Summary
The Knauf Performer system is Knauf's most versatile and commonly used partition system.
The Knauf Performer system is Knauf's most versatile and commonly used partition system.
Application
Plasterboard partition system.
Plasterboard partition system.
Description
The Knauf Performer system is Knauf's most versatile and commonly used partition system.
It is constructed using a single row of Knauf metal studs with Knauf plasterboards to both sides in order to meet fire, acoustic, moisture and impact requirements. The Performer system is lightweight, simple to construct and should be used in conjunction with Knauf’s finishing solutions range.
The Knauf Performer system is Knauf's most versatile and commonly used partition system.
It is constructed using a single row of Knauf metal studs with Knauf plasterboards to both sides in order to meet fire, acoustic, moisture and impact requirements. The Performer system is lightweight, simple to construct and should be used in conjunction with Knauf’s finishing solutions range.
Product certifications
Digital objects
Material
Gypsum, Metal
Gypsum, Metal
Shape
Rectangle, Other, Square
Rectangle, Other, Square
Width
Bespoke
Bespoke
Height
Bespoke
Bespoke
Specification
Framing
Knauf 50 'C' (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).
Knauf 50 'C' (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
N/A.
N/A.
Linings
1 x 15 mm Knauf Moisture Panel to each side.
1 x 15 mm Knauf Moisture Panel to each side.
Fasteners
25 mm Knauf Drywall Screws - self tapping.
25 mm Knauf Drywall Screws - self tapping.
Joint treatment
Horizontal joint: Knauf Flat Fixing Plate.
Horizontal joint: Knauf Flat Fixing Plate.
Finish
For paint finishes: System must be taped and jointed using Knauf Joint Filler (Premium) or Knauf Joint Cement Premium and Knauf Joint Tape (Paper). Or alternative Knauf jointing compounds manufactured to EN 13963.
Knauf Wallboard Primer applied once taping and jointing completed.
Prior to where paint decoration is required. For preparation for decoration of where gypsum plaster skim is required, the outer layer of plasterboard joints is required to be taped and filled, using Knauf Joint Filler (Premium) and Knauf Joint Tape (Paper) meeting quality level 1 in accordance with Eurogypsum - Drywall Jointing & Finishing - Surface quality level classification.
For application where gypsum skim finish is required, the Knauf system is to be taped and filled using Knauf jointing compounds. When using Knauf Performance Plus, the applicator of gypsum skim finish is required to check if pre-treatment is required.
For paint finishes: System must be taped and jointed using Knauf Joint Filler (Premium) or Knauf Joint Cement Premium and Knauf Joint Tape (Paper). Or alternative Knauf jointing compounds manufactured to EN 13963.
Knauf Wallboard Primer applied once taping and jointing completed.
Prior to where paint decoration is required. For preparation for decoration of where gypsum plaster skim is required, the outer layer of plasterboard joints is required to be taped and filled, using Knauf Joint Filler (Premium) and Knauf Joint Tape (Paper) meeting quality level 1 in accordance with Eurogypsum - Drywall Jointing & Finishing - Surface quality level classification.
For application where gypsum skim finish is required, the Knauf system is to be taped and filled using Knauf jointing compounds. When using Knauf Performance Plus, the applicator of gypsum skim finish is required to check if pre-treatment is required.
Execution
Consult manufacturer's literature at
https://www.knauf.co.uk/our-services/resources
Consult manufacturer's literature at
https://www.knauf.co.uk/our-services/resources
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.
N/A.
Fire resistance
EI 30 tested in accordance with EN 1364-1.
EI 30 tested in accordance with EN 1364-1.
Sound insulation
36 dB (Rw) when tested to BS EN 10140-2.
36 dB (Rw) when tested to BS EN 10140-2.
Duty rating (to BS 5234-2)
Heavy Duty in accordance with BS 5234-2, clause 1.6.2 & 1.6.3 of Annex B & C.
Heavy Duty in accordance with BS 5234-2, clause 1.6.2 & 1.6.3 of Annex B & C.
System code
EN-PC-50-055-6-1-15-MP-0., BS-PC-50-055-6-1-15-MP-0.
EN-PC-50-055-6-1-15-MP-0., BS-PC-50-055-6-1-15-MP-0.
Partition thickness
82 mm.
82 mm.
Sustainability data
Country of material origin
Spain
Spain
Country of product manufacture
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
Material
Gypsum, Metal
Gypsum, Metal
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 %