Fermacell 3S12 Independent Lining

Fire resistance:

30 minutes.

Stud centres:

600 mm.

Cavity between wall and studs (minimum):

10 mm.

Linings:

One layer of 12.5 mm Fermacell and one layer of 10 mm Fermacell Gypsum-Fibreboard.

- Lining fixings:

30 mm Fermacell screws at 400 mm centres and 40 mm Fermacell screws at 250 mm centres.

Recycled content:

Best Fermacell gypsum fibreboard contains 100% recycled content. All by-products recyclable.

Other requirements:

Fire stopping around service penetrations. Frame out openings with the same number of layers of board as per above specification. Sockets backed using baffle boxes, intumescent putty pads or suitable rock mineral wool, sufficient to maintain the fire/acoustic performance.

Movement joints are required at maximum 8 linear metre intervals.

Refer to manufacturer's literature. Vapour barrier as required for high humidity areas.

For tiled areas reduce studs to 400 mm centres as required. Tile adhesive to be suitable for gypsum based substrate.

Provide door reinforcement as required to suit door weights and opening size. Ensure no vertical joints at door jambs.

Offset all board joints by minimum 200 mm.

Metal studs:

• 50 mm Fermacell DIN Standard Steel (50 mm fixing face, 0.6 mm gauge).

• 75 mm Fermacell DIN Standard Steel (50 mm fixing face, 0.6 mm gauge).

• 100 mm Fermacell DIN Standard Steel (50 mm fixing face, 0.6 mm gauge).

Partition performance (based on stud type):

- 50 mm stud:

• Height (maximum): 3.00 m.

• Thickness (overall): 72.5 mm.

- 75 mm stud:

• Height (maximum): 3.50 m.

• Thickness (overall): 97.5 mm.

- 100 mm stud:

• Height (maximum): 4.50 m.

• Thickness (overall): 122.5 mm.