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METHOD STATEMENT:

GYPROC SINGLE LAYER

PARTITION SYSTEM

No.1, Jln Sultan Mohamad 4,

Kawasan Perindustrian Bandar Sultan Suleiman
42000 Port Klang, Selangor
Tel: 03-3169 5588
Fax: 03-3169 5500
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Method Statement for Gyproc Single Layer Plasterboard Partition Systems

Method Statement for Gyproc Single Layer Plasterboard Partition Systems

1. Introduction

To state the method and sequence of works for the installation of single layer
plasterboard partition systems, with Gyproc best practices and recommendations.

2. Scope of Work

The installation works are to be carried out by trained installers; works completed
with accordance to Gyproc specification and supervision, and shall be applied to all
single layer Gyproc single layer plasterboard partition systems.

3. Materials

3.1 All materials shall obtain approval prior to the execution works at site.
3.2 GypWall System
3.2.1 GypFrameTM U-track channel
3.2.2 GypFrameTM C-stud channel
3.2.3 Dry wall screws
3.2.4 GypBoardTM
3.2.5 ProTop All Purpose Jointing Compound
3.2.6 Gyproc Paper Jointing Tape
3.2.7 Corner Metal Bead/Edge Bead
3.2.8 Stone or Glass Mineral Wool (optional)

4. Preparation

4.1 To obtain approval and latest construction drawings from relevant parties.
4.2 As per contractual requirement, samples or mock-up samples are to be
submitted to relevant parties for approval.
4.3 Mock up of work to be installed at designated location as approved using
approved Gyproc materials.
4.4 M&E clearance form to be submitted one week in advance.
4.5 Details of floor finishing, accessories and fittings on partition system to be
checked and confirm before commencement of installation works.
4.6 Safety on site and working area to be enforced and access to site to be
determined before installation works.
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Method Statement for Gyproc Single Layer Plasterboard Partition Systems

5. Installation/Execution

5.1 GypWall System – Gyproc Single Layer Plasterboard Partition System

5.1.1 Determine and mark the wall position and make allowance for openings. Fix
GypFrame U-track channel along centre line of floor and ceiling at 600mm
centres with suitable fixings.
5.1.2 Cut GypFrame C-stud to a neat fit into the height of to the required wall
height. Locate the first GypFrame C-stud into GypFrame U-track channel,
twist into position and fix to the abutting wall at 600mm centres.
5.1.3 Locate next C-stud at 600mm centres to a friction fit within the GypFrame U-
track channel sections.
5.1.4 In case of designed lining wall is higher than normal height of GypBoard
2400mm, additional GypFrame U-track channel to support an infill panel is
required.
5.1.5 Lift GypBoard 10mm over the floor, fix 12.5mm thickness recessed edge (RE)
GypBoard to all framing members at 300mm centres using appropriate
length of drywall screws. This is to avoid direct contact with water and
moisture that may present on the floor.
5.1.6 Drywall screws are to be at least 10mm longer than total thickness of
plasterboards on each side of the partition wall.
5.1.7 If necessary, insert stone or glass wool as insulation by laying it into the
partition and GypFrame while fixing of GypboardTM.
5.1.8 Lightly butt boards, inserting screws not closer than 10mm from bound edge
and 13mm from cut edges.
5.1.9 Adjust GypFrame C-stud as boarding proceeds and stagger board joints
relative to the opposite side.
5.1.10 Finish board joints with ProTop All Purpose Jointing Compound, hide screw
heads and allow set/dry. Remove imperfections and ready for further
decoration.
5.1.11 Please refer to the following drawings for further detailings:
i- SLPS-ISO-001 Isometric View And Sectional View
ii- SLPS-DETAIL-001 Metal Stud Extension Details
iii- SLPS-DETAIL-002 Junction Details
iv- SLPS-DETAIL-003 Door & Window Frame Details – 1
v- SLPS-DETAIL-004 Door & Window Frame Details – 2
vi- SLPS-DETAIL-005 Door & Window Frame Details – 3
vii- SLPS-DETAIL-006 Miscellaneous Details - 1
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Method Statement for Gyproc Single Layer Plasterboard Partition Systems

6. Heavy Fixture Details

6.1 GypWall shall be reinforced for heavy fixtures using additional support
structure to support loads inserted onto the GypWall system.
6.2 The reinforcement materials can be in the form of GypFrame C-stud and
GypFrame U-track and timber noggins.
6.3 Proper installation planning is recommended prior to the fixing of heavy
fixtures including allocating the positions of the fixture and calculations on
the load bearing of the total weight to be supported by GypWall and fixtures.
6.4 Identify the position of fixings and necessary marking of GypFrame structure
is completed before fixing GypBoards.
6.5 Adjust the spacing of GypFrame C-studs, if necessary, to suit the positions of
the heavy fixture. The spacing of GypFrame C-studs shall not be more than
600mm centres.
6.6 Additional noggin using GypFrame U-tracks are securely fixed to the
GypFrame C-stud channels of GypWall system using Wafer Head Drywall
Screws.
6.7 Additional GypFrame C-stud to be added at every point of fixings of noggin
as support below noggin and securely fixed to GypFrame U-track.
6.8 To provide better support of the noggins, timber planks to suit GypFrame C-
stud or GypFrame U-track are to be inserted into the width and drywall
screws are to be fixed into the timber plank from the noggin structure.
6.9 GypBoards are then securely fixed onto the completed GypFrame structure
with heavy fixtures. GypBoards are fixed staggered to each face.
6.10 Finish board joints with ProTop All Purpose Jointing Compound, hide screw
heads and allow set/dry. Remove imperfections and ready for further
decoration.
6.11 Please refer to the following literature for further detail:
i. The White Book Fixtures – Page 190 to 195
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7.0 Notes

Gyproc partition system consists of GypBoard screw fixed to GypFrame metal

sections. The walls are extremely versatile and can achieve the levels of fire
resistance, sound insulation, impact resistance, and stability required in all normal
types of buildings. They also give an economical means of space division.

GypWall weighs much less than masonry wall of comparable thickness, thus effecting
savings in structural design. The system easily allows for the inclusion of services
during construction.

GypWall systems conform to:-

1. BS 1230: Part 1: 1985 Specification for Plasterboard excluding materials
submitted to secondary operations.
2. BS EN 10142: 1991 Specification for continuously hot-dip zinc coated low
carbon steel sheet and strip for cold formity: technical delivery conditions.
3. BS EN 10143: 1993 Specification for continuously hot-dip metal coated steel
sheet and strip.
4. BS 7364: 1990 Specification for galvanized steel studs and channels for stud
and sheet partitions and linings using screw-fixed gypsum GypBoards.
5. BS 5234: Part 1 & 2: 1992 Code of Practice: Internal non-load bearing
Partitions.

7.0 Summary

The fire resistance and sound insulation performance are for imperforate partitions
incorporating boards with all joints taped and finshed according to Gyproc’s
recommendations.

Gyproc reserve the right to change specifications without notice. If in doubt please
contact Gyproc for guidance.
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introduction
This section covers the provision of fixtures to
plasterboard dry linings and lightweight partitions. The
recommendations given are primarily concerned with
fixtures at the time of installation. Subsequent installation
is less easy, especially for heavier fixtures, which will often
require identification of the basic frame in hollow partitions
or metal furring linings, or considerable care in the DriLyner
systems, if the lining is not to be locally deflected.
Environmental
It is extremely important that drilling of the board and
the installation of fixing devices is carried out carefully
and accurately, otherwise the board’s performance can be
adversely affected.
The manufacturer’s recommendations in respect of any
applied fixing device should be followed with regard to the
correct size, type, and method of installation. Holes should
be drilled, not punched.

With dry lined walls, there is normally a cavity to be bridged

between the boards and the background. The fixing device components
should be long enough to allow for this, and to penetrate
well into the solid wall or background. Fixing devices (proprietary items supplied by others).

When timber or metal framed partitions are used, fixings A Suitable screw into plasterboard.
can be made into the timber or metal studs, or to timber
noggings or Gypframe Fixing Channel if medium to B Steel pin and hook.
heavyweight fixtures are required between the studs.
C Drywall Screw into metal framing.
Fixing to BPB partitions should satisfy the requirements of:
BS 5234: Part 2: 1992 - anchorage for lightweight and D Suitable woodscrew into timber.
heavyweight fittings.
E Drywall Screw into Gypframe Fixing Channel.
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F Wall plug.

Handling and storage

Please refer to section 11 - Health and Safety. before
specifying, handling or installing any BPB products and
systems covered in this publication.

British Gypsum fully accepts its responsibilities as a supplier

of building materials and systems as required by applicable
legislation. The designer should take full account of
relevant regulations and guidance. Please refer to section
11 - Health and Safety, for further details.

Safety Data Sheets for all BPB products, and additional

copies of section 11 - Health and Safety are available to
download from our website: www.bpb-asia.com, or via
BPB Asia. G Frame fixing plug.

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H Rivet anchor / toggle

I Steel cavity fixing

J Cavity toggle n25

K Self-drill fixing

L Anchor bolt

M Expanding plug

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performance
Table 1 - Fixing into dry lined walls1
Construction Fixtures

Heavy Medium to heavy Medium Medium to light Light

e.g. heating units, e.g. radiators, e.g. floor cupboards, e.g. wall mirrors e.g. small pictures
water heaters wall cupboards light fittings

b10 DriLyner F (with extra adhesives As heavy As Medium-Heavy As Medium As Medium-Light

at fixing point) + G + I + H + J + K +A+B

F (with spacer where

no solid area is provided)

L (with spacer)

b22 GypLyner D (timber nogging As heavy As Medium-Heavy As Medium As Medium-Light

fixed to background) + D + E + I + C + H + J + K +A+B

F or L (with spacer)

Table 2 - Fixing into partition walls1

Construction Fixtures
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Heavy Medium to heavy Medium Medium to light Light
e.g. heating units, e.g. radiators, e.g. floor cupboards, e.g. wall mirrors e.g. small pictures
water heaters wall cupboards light fittings

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a20, a21 GypWall D or E As heavy As Medium-Heavy As Medium As Medium-Light
+ C + I + H + J + K +A+B

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Reference has not been made here to individual manufacturer’s products, as similar devices are available from a variety of sources.
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Recommendations for fixing also apply to other BPB partition and wall systems. Please contact the BPB Asia if further guidance is required for
specific systems.

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Table 3 - Ultimate load values1

Reference General fixing method Fixing device Typical failure
load value
(see components) kN

A Screw into plasterboard Drywall Screw 0.11

No. 10 woodscrew 0.13

B Steel pin and hook into plasterboard Single pin and hook 0.17

Double pin and hook 0.33

C Self-drill screw into Gypframe metal stud Drywall Screw into Gypframe S 50 stud 0.76

D Woodscrew into timber nogging / batten No. 12 woodscrew into timber nogging in stud cavity 4.96

E Self-drill screw into Gypframe Fixing Channel Drywall Screw 0.76

on the face of studs

F Wallplug and screw / bolt into background Rawlplug 8mm nylon plug in block wall with 3.00
No. 10 woodscrew through plasterboard lining

G Frame fixing plug and screw Rawlplug 8mm nylon frame fixing plug and screw 2.00
through plasterboard lining into block wall
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H Rivet anchor / toggle Rawlplug Polly-toggle (short) with No. 8 woodscrew 0.50
into single layer plasterboard

Rawlplug Polly-toggle (long) with No.8 woodscrew 0.80

into double layer plasterboard

I Steel cavity fixing Rawlplug M4x40 Interset fixing with 0.60

M4 bolt into single layer plasterboard

Rawlplug M6x55 Interset fixing with 0.90

M6 bolt into double layer plasterboard

J Cavity toggle Rawlplug M3 Spring Toggle with 0.60

M3 bolt into single layer plasterboard

Rawlplug M3 spring toggle with 0.90

M3 bolt into double layer plasterboard

K Self-drill fixing Rawlplug Metal self-drill fixing with 0.20

No. 8 woodscrew into single layer plasterboard

Rawlplug Metal self-drill fixing with 0.30

No. 8 woodscrew into double layer plasterboard

L Anchor bolt Rawlplug M6 Rawlbolt with 6mm dia. bolt through 15.4
plasterboard lining into concrete

M Expanding plug Rawlplug Rawlnut 5250 with M5 bolt into plasterboard 0.50

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The pull-out loads given are based on average values achieved by the fixings in laboratory tests or as quoted by the manufacturer. The values
are expressed as the typical tensile load, with failure usually caused by breakdown of the base material. To establish a permissible working load a
number of influencing factors should be taken into consideration, i.e. type of load, spacing between fixings, edge distance, etc. A safety factor of
4 is considered to be suitable for the majority of situations to determine a suitable working load. The designer should make specific reference to
the manufacturer’s product data.

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Table 4 - Anchorage testing to BS 5234: Part 2: 19921

Test Requirement Criteria

Lightweight Anchorage 250N axial load transmitted through a bracket using No dislodgement of shim plate.
Pull-Out Test a single anchorage with a 1mm thick shim plate No damage to partition other than superficial cracking.
between the bracket and the partition surface.

Lightweight Anchorage 100N transverse load transmitted through a bracket No dislodgement of shim plate.
Pull-Down Test using a single anchorage with a 1mm thick shim plate No damage to partition other than superficial cracking.
between the bracket and the partition surface. Maximum movement of bracket 2mm.

Heavyweight Anchorage 500N constant load with additional load of 1000N No dislodgement of either shim plate.
Wash-basin Test or 1250N or 1500N applied through a pair of No damage to partition other than superficial cracking.
linked brackets with a 1mm thick shim plate No loosening of brackets.
between each bracket and the partition surface Maximum deflection of partition 5mm for 500N load,
and 20mm for additional loads. Maximum residual deflection 1mm.

Heavyweight Anchorage 2000N or 4000N load applied through a pair of No dislodgement of either shim plate.
High Level Cupboard Test linked brackets with a 1mm thick shim plate No damage to partition other than superficial cracking.
between each bracket and the partition surface. No loosening of brackets.
Maximum deflection of partition 5mm.
Maximum residual deflection 1mm.

design A summary of the test requirements for applied loads and

acceptable damage criteria is given in Table 4 . For further
guidance, or to obtain details of the partition tests carried
Internal partitions - compliance with
out, please contact the BPB Asia.
BS 5234: Part 2: 1992
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BPB’s recommendations, and within recommended maximum
heights, satisfy the strength and robustness requirements of
BS 5234: Part 2: 1992. The performance criteria covered are
stiffness, hard and soft body impacts and door slamming.
Optional tests include crowd pressure and anchorage for
lightweight and heavyweight fittings.

The lightweight anchorage test comprises two parts: the

Pull-Out Test defines a standard of performance for a
load applied at right-angles to the partition, and the Pull-
Down Test involves a load applied parallel to the partition
face. In order to satisfy the requirements of BS 5234 each
partition/fixing method must retain a shim placed between
the partition and a typical fixture, and must result in only
superficial damage at most to the partition.

The heavyweight anchorage test also has two parts: a

Wash-basin Test, and a High Level Wall Cupboard Test. The
first assesses the ability to sustain an extra load imposed in
addition to a constant load. The second tests the ability to
support a load applied at some distance up the partition.
In each case there is a maximum figure for the partition
deflection with the load applied, and also for the residual
deflection after the removal of the load.

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