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 50 'I' (0.55) at 600 mm centres to suit maximum height.
Head channel: Knauf 52 Deep Flange 'U' Channel (0.70) (70 mm deep flange).
Floor channel: Knauf 52 'U' Channel (0.55).
Twin (double) Knauf 50 'I' (0.55) at 600 mm centres to suit maximum height.
Head channel: Knauf 52 'U' Channel (0.55).
Floor channel: Knauf 52 'U' Channel (0.55).
Insulation
50 mm Knauf Insulation Acoustic Roll.
50 mm Knauf Insulation Acoustic Roll.
Linings
15 mm Knauf Soundshield Plus (Inner Layer each side).
15 mm Knauf Performance Plus (Outer Layer each side).
15 mm Knauf Soundshield Plus (Inner Layer each side).
15 mm Knauf Performance Plus (Outer Layer 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
Deflection head
For deflection head allowance of up to -25 mm or ±12.5 mm - use 2 x 19 mm Knauf Coreboard fillets.
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Fire resistance
EI 120 tested in accordance with EN 1364-1.
EI 120 tested in accordance with EN 1364-1.
Sound insulation
62 dB when tested to BS EN 10140-2. 56 dB (Rw + Ctr) when tested to BS EN 10140-2.
62 dB when tested to BS EN 10140-2. 56 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-II-50-055-6-1x15-SSP-1x15-PP-1x50(200/120)., BS- II-50-055-6-1x15-SSP-1x15-PP-1x50(200/120).
EN-II-50-055-6-1x15-SSP-1x15-PP-1x50(200/120)., BS- II-50-055-6-1x15-SSP-1x15-PP-1x50(200/120).
Partition thickness
200 mm.
200 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 %