Summary
Twin Frame system is typically used to divide habitable dwellings.
Twin Frame system is typically used to divide habitable dwellings.
Application
Plasterboard partition system.
Plasterboard partition system.
Description
Twin Frame system is typically used to divide habitable dwellings. The twin stud build up, combined with Knauf’s high performance plasterboards, maximizes acoustic performance in order to comply with building regulations, technical handbooks and guidance for sound insulation.
Twin Frame system is typically used to divide habitable dwellings. The twin stud build up, combined with Knauf’s high performance plasterboards, maximizes acoustic performance in order to comply with building regulations, technical handbooks and guidance for sound insulation.
Product certifications
Material
Gypsum, Metal, Glass mineral wool
Gypsum, Metal, Glass mineral wool
Shape
Rectangle, Other, Square
Rectangle, Other, Square
Width
Bespoke
Bespoke
Height
Bespoke
Bespoke
Warranty description
Lifetime
Lifetime
Specification
Framing
Twin (double) Knauf 60 'I' (0.55) at 600 mm centres to suit maximum height.
Head channel: Knauf 62 'U' Channel (0.55) Floor channel: Knauf 62 'U' Channel (0.55).
Twin (double) Knauf 70 'C' (0.55) at 600 mm centres to suit maximum height (Braced at 1500 mm centres using Knauf Flat Fixing Plate).
Head channel: Knauf 72 Deep Flange 'U' Channel (0.70) (70 mm deep flange). Floor channel: Knauf 72 Deep Flange 'U' Channel (0.70) (70 mm deep flange).
Insulation
Two 25 mm Knauf Insulation Acoustic Roll.
Two 25 mm Knauf Insulation Acoustic Roll.
Linings
Two 15 mm Knauf Soundshield Plus to each side.
Two 15 mm Knauf Soundshield Plus to each side.
Fasteners
Inner layer (each side): 25 mm Knauf Performance Plus screws.
Outer layer (each side): 45 mm Knauf Performance Plus screws.
Inner layer (each side): 25 mm Knauf Performance Plus screws.
Outer layer (each side): 45 mm Knauf Performance Plus screws.
Joint treatment
Horizontal joint: Knauf Flat Fixing Plate.
Horizontal joint: Knauf Flat Fixing Plate.
Additional properties
Fire resistance
EI 120 tested in accordance with EN 1364-1.
EI 120 tested in accordance with EN 1364-1.
Sound insulation
60 dB when tested to BS EN 10140-2. 53 dB (Rw + Ctr) when tested to BS EN 10140-2.
60 dB when tested to BS EN 10140-2. 53 dB (Rw + Ctr) when tested to BS EN 10140-2.
Duty rating (to BS 5234-2)
Severe Duty in accordance with BS 5234-2. Clause 1.6.2 and 1.6.3 of Annex B and C.
Severe Duty in accordance with BS 5234-2. Clause 1.6.2 and 1.6.3 of Annex B and C.
System code
EN-ICB-70-055-6-2x15-SSP-2x25(214/120)., BS-ICB-70-055-6-2x15-SSP-2x25(214/120).
EN-ICB-70-055-6-2x15-SSP-2x25(214/120)., BS-ICB-70-055-6-2x15-SSP-2x25(214/120).
Partition thickness
214 mm.
214 mm.
Deflection head
-
For deflection head allowance of up to -25 mm or ±12.5 mm - use 2 x 19 mm Knauf Coreboard fillets, Knauf Insulation RocksilK® RS60 retained by Knauf Angle Sections 25 x 50 mm.
Sustainability data
Country of material origin
Spain
Spain
Country of product manufacture
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Material
Gypsum, Metal, Glass mineral wool
Gypsum, Metal, Glass mineral wool
Recyclability
Individual product EPDs for plasterboard and metal components available at: https://www.knauf.co.uk/our-services/resources/environmental-product-declarations-2
Individual product EPDs for plasterboard and metal components available at: https://www.knauf.co.uk/our-services/resources/environmental-product-declarations-2
Recycled content
12.64 %
12.64 %