BEAM Gypsum Gboard Ceiling System - Gypsum Ceiling system
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Single layer
Single layer
EPD
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ISO 45001 Health and Safety Management
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ISO 9001 Quality Management
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ASTM
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VOC Content test Certificate
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A range of gypsum board ceiling systems.
Application
Suitable for use in interior areas to cover MEP and other services and where fire and acoustic performance is required.
Suitable for use in:
- Low, Med and High-rise buildings.
- Educational: universities, schools, kindergartens, institutions.
- Healthcare: hospitals, clinics, daycare centers.
- Hospitality: Hotels, motels, recreation, leisure, guesthouses.
- Commercial and Office buildings
- Laboratories (Labs), Libraries, Museums, Auditoriums, Theatres and Cinemas.
- Governmental buildings and airports.
- Residential buildings.
Description
Gboard suspended ceilings consist of a wide variety of Gboard fixed to the ceiling using metal frames with unlimited suspension distance. It is suitable for use in interior areas to cover MEP and other services.
Features and benefits:
- Three systems are available.
- Maximizes ceiling function in terms of thermal, fire and sound insulation.
General information
Color | Other |
Finish | Painted |
Material | Plasterboard Fiber-glass Metal Glass mineral wool Stone wool |
Shape | Other |
Length | Bespoke |
Width | Bespoke |
Height | Bespoke |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | K10/220 Proprietary suspended ceiling system K10/50 Suspended ceiling system on metal framing |
Specification data - Gypsum board suspended ceiling systems
System performance | Manufacturer guidanceA range of performance values are available, consult manufacture for details. |
Suspension grid | Gframe Perimeter Angle, Threaded rod, Gframe C38-Channel, C-Clamp, Gframe Furring Channel.Guidance for specification option: Generic system components listed; The design criteria and performance needed (structural, fire, seismic, etc.) will determine what type of suspension system is required - consult manufacturer and insert details (drawing, schedule etc.) as required. |
Suspension grid fasteners | To superstructure: Drop-in anchors; Metal to metal: Wafer head screws. |
Insulation | Mineral glass wool.Mineral stone wool.Not required.Manufacturer guidanceConsult manufacturer for details including thickness and performance characteristics (fire resistance, acoustics etc.). |
Barriers in ceiling void | |
Fire barriers | Manufacturer guidanceInsert requirements or omit. |
Acoustic barriers | Manufacturer guidanceInsert requirements or omit. |
Plenum barriers | Manufacturer guidanceInsert requirements or omit. |
Linings | 9.5 mm Gboard RG.12.5 mm Gboard RG.15 mm Gboard RG.15.9 mm Gboard RG.9.5 mm Gboard Echo.12.5 mm Gboard Echo.Manufacturer guidanceGboard® RG is a regular plasterboard for general drywall and ceiling applications. Gboard® Echo is a perforated gypsum board with a laminated acoustical fleece to its back side. It provides sound absorption for suspended ceiling applications that require high NRC (Noise Reduction Coefficient) values. |
Fasteners | Phosphate screws. |
Joint treatment | Gboard fiberglass mesh tape and Gcoat All Purpose Joint Compound. |
Finish | Prime and paint. |
Samples required | Manufacturer guidanceInsert requirements or omit. |
System accessories | Control Joint.Guidance for specification option: Used in walls and ceilings for gaps up to 5 mm. Casing Bead.Guidance for specification option: Use to maintain a straight line and hide the cut edges of Gboard®. Stopping Bead.Guidance for specification option: Used to provide a smooth finish in a suspended ceiling applications. Silent Hanger.Guidance for specification option: Used to hold the main channel in silent ceiling systems. Perforated corner bead.Guidance for specification option: Used for all external corner reinforcements. Shadow line.Guidance for specification option: Used for ceilings, doors, perimeters, windows and curved applications. |
Execution | Manufacturer guidanceRefer to Gboard 'GBook' Technical Guide. |
Layers | One layer of Gboard. |
Sustainability data
Contains Red List materials | No |
Country of material origin | Saudi Arabia |
Country of product manufacture | Saudi Arabia |
Embodied carbonA1-A3 (production stage) as defined in BS EN 15804 | 222 kg CO₂ eq/unit |
Recyclability | Highly Recyclable |
Third party certifications
BIM objects
NBS BIM Object Standard
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| Platform | Compatible | Version |
|---|---|---|
 Revit | - | 1 |
 IFC | - | 1 |
Third party certifications
Literature
Gbook Technical Guide