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Knauf Horizontal Shaftwall - Ceiling System is an innovative, non-loadbearing independent ceiling system (membrane) providing fire resistance from below and or from above.
For areas where ceiling membranes are required to provide fire resistance protection from above to below, and below to above. A typical application, for example, could be a fire escape corridor.
Knauf Horizontal Shaftwall is an innovative, non-loadbearing independent ceiling system (membrane) providing fire resistance from below and or from above.
The exclusive arrangement allows the system to be built from one side.
Material | Gypsum Metal Stone wool |
Shape | Rectangle Other Square |
Width | Bespoke |
Height | Bespoke |
Warranty description | Lifetime Guidance for specification option:
Knauf Specification Disclaimer - Supply of Knauf products and systems for your project is typically made via distribution in accordance with Knauf’s ‘standard terms and conditions of sale.
Please be advised that Knauf’s design liability is strictly limited to the manufacture of its tested products and systems, in their tested arrangements, in accordance with the enclosed specification document, specification clauses and standard details. Knauf does not warrant nor accept any liability for the design, overall health and safety or functionality of any interfaces within the building between its stand-alone products and/or systems and any other sections or interfaces.
Download the full Specification Disclaimer here: Knauf Specification Disclaimer | Knauf UK | NBS Source
View Knauf's Standard Terms and Conditions of Sale here: Manufacturer guidanceThe 100% Knauf System Performance Warranty - Knauf warrants that its Systems will perform to the specified requirements throughout the lifetime of the building, when installed properly and under normal conditions. The 100% Knauf System Performance Warranty guarantees that your Knauf systems are:
Download the full System Performance Warranty here: The 100% Knauf System Performance Warranty | Knauf UK | NBS Source |
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CAWS | K10/30 Metal stud K10/125 Metal stud partition system |
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Framing | Perimeter: Knauf 94 J Channel (0.92). Back-to-back Knauf 92 mm CT Studs (0.92) at 600 mm centres to form horizontal frame. |
Insulation | 50 mm Knauf Insulation Rocksilk RS60®. |
Linings | 3 x 12.5 mm Knauf Fire Panel to underside of double CT stud. |
Fasteners | Inner layer: 25 mm Knauf Drywall Screws, self tapping. Middle layer: 35 mm Knauf Drywall Screws, self tapping. Outer layer: 45 mm Knauf Drywall Screws, self tapping. |
Joint treatment | N/A. |
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. |
Execution | Consult manufacturer's literature at https://www.knauf.co.uk/our-services/resources |
Fire resistance | EI 60:60 tested in accordance with BS EN 1364-2. Guidance for specification option: System is tested in both directions: from below to above, and above to below. |
Sound insulation | N/A. |
Duty rating (to BS 5234-2) | N/A. |
System code | HSW-2xCT-92-092-6-3x12.5-FP-50. |
Span | Manufacturer guidanceInsert requirements, maximum 4000 mm. |
System depth | 181.5 mm. Guidance for specification option: Installation void: 50–100 mm suggested workable space above the system to allow the installation of insulation. To be read in conjunction with the Knauf Horizontal Shaftwall – Ceiling System Standard details. |
Country of material origin | Spain Manufacturer guidanceApplies to our natural gypsum only which is the main component of plasterboard. Other components are from other countries. Please contact Knauf for more details. |
Country of product manufacture | United Kingdom Manufacturer guidanceUK applies to the majority of manufacture but a small percentage of finished items may be imported. Please contact Knauf for more details. |
Material | Gypsum Metal Stone wool |
Recyclability | Individual product EPDs for plasterboard and metal components available at: https://www.knauf.co.uk/our-services/resources/environmental-product-declarations-1 |
Recycled contentAs defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021 | 12.64 % Manufacturer guidance(2024 average by mass for all UK produced plasterboards, recycled gypsum & paper) |
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Knauf Fill and Finish Light Data Sheet
Knauf CT Stud Data Sheet
Knauf J Channel Data Sheet
Knauf Self Tapping Drywall Screws Data Sheet
Knauf Rocksilk Building Slab Data Sheet
Knauf Standard Details - Shaftwall Triple Boarded
The 100% Knauf System Performance Warranty
Knauf Specification Disclaimer
Knauf Fire Panel Data Sheet
Knauf Joint Filler Premium Data Sheet
Knauf Paper Joint Tape Data Sheet
Knauf Intumescent and Acoustic Mastic Data Sheet
Knauf Systems Performance Tables (BS Compliance)
Knauf Systems Performance Tables (EN Compliance)
Knauf 'I' Stud Lining (fire resistance system): ISL-I-70-070-6-2x15-FP-50
Knauf 'I' Stud Lining (fire resistance system): ISL-I-92-090-6-2x15-FP-50
Knauf 'I' Stud Lining (non-fire resistance system): ISL-I-50-055-3-2x15-SSP-50
Knauf 'I' Stud Lining (non-fire resistance system): ISL-I-50-055-4-1-12.5-WB-0
Knauf 'I' Stud Lining (non-fire resistance system): ISL-I-50-055-6-1-12.5-MP-0
Knauf 'I' Stud Lining (non-fire resistance system): ISL-I-50-055-6-1x12.5-WB-0
Knauf 'I' Stud Lining (non-fire resistance system): ISL-I-50-055-6-1x15-SSP-0
Knauf 'I' Stud Lining (non-fire resistance system): ISL-I-50-055-6-2-12.5-WB-25
Knauf 'I' Stud Lining (non-fire resistance system): ISL-I-50-055-6-2-15-SSP-25
Knauf 'I' Stud Lining (non-fire resistance system): ISL-I-50-055-6-2-15-SSP-50