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Knauf Isolator: BS-ICB-70-055-6-2-15-SSP-2x25(229/90)

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Without deflection head arrangement

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The Knauf Isolator system is typically used to divide habitable dwellings.

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Application

Plasterboard partition (Twin Frame) system typically used to divide habitable dwellings.

Description

The Knauf Isolator system is typically used to divide habitable dwellings.

The twin stud build up, combined with Knauf’s high performance plasterboards, maximises acoustic performance in order to comply with building regulations, technical handbooks and guidances for sound insulation.

General information

Material

Gypsum

Metal

Glass mineral wool

Shape

Rectangle

Other

Square

Width

Bespoke

Height

Bespoke

Uniclass

Ss_25_10_30_35 Gypsum board partition systemsPrimary

CAWS

K10/30 Metal stud

K10/125 Metal stud partition system

Specification data - Gypsum board partition systems

Framing

Twin (double) Knauf 70 'C' (0.55) at 600 mm centres to suit maximum height.
Head channel: Knauf 72 Deep Flange 'U' Channel (0.60) (50 mm deep flange).
Floor channel: For system heights <5 m use Knauf 72 ‘U’ Channel (0.55). For system heights ≥5 m use Knauf 72 Deep Flange ‘U’ Channel (0.70) (70 mm deep flange).
Bracing: Knauf Flat Plate at 1500 mm vertical centres.

Insulation

2 x 25 mm Knauf Insulation Acoustic Roll.

Linings

2 x 15 mm Knauf Soundshield Plus to the outer side of double studs.

Fasteners

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.

Finish

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

Deflection head

N/A.

Manufacturer guidance

The fire resistance performance of the system is based on tested solutions using deflection head construction.

Fire resistance

EI 90 tested in accordance with BS EN 1364-1.

Sound insulation

65 dB (Rw) when tested to BS EN 10140-2.
60 dB (Rw + Ctr) when tested to BS EN 10140-2.

Duty rating (to BS 5234-2)

Manufacturer's standard.

Guidance for specification option:

In accordance with BS 5234-2, clause 1.6.2 & 1.6.3 of Annex B & C.

Consult manufacturer for details.

System code

BS-ICB-70-055-6-2-15-SSP-2x25(229/90).

Guidance for specification option:

The maximum height stated under Partition height (see below) is for the fire resistance of the system to meet project requirements where BS compliance (BS 476-22), is required and is accepted by the client, designers and building control. The stated maximum height figure is based on the maximum cold state height, calculated structurally to a limiting deflection of L/240 @ 200 Pa.

Partition height

-

Manufacturer guidance

Insert requirements, maximum 7000 mm.

See System code for further details.

Partition thickness

229 mm.

Manufacturer guidance

Excluding finishes.

Sustainability data

Country of material origin

Spain

Manufacturer guidance

Applies 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 guidance

UK 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

Glass mineral wool

Embodied carbon

A1-A3 (production stage) as defined in BS EN 15804

-

Manufacturer guidance

Individual product EPDs for plasterboard and metal components available at: https://www.knauf.co.uk/our-services/resources/environmental-product-declarations-1

Recyclability

Individual product EPDs for plasterboard and metal components available at: https://www.knauf.co.uk/our-services/resources/environmental-product-declarations-1

Recycled content

As defined in clause 7.8 of BS EN ISO 14021

11.9 %

Manufacturer guidance

(2023 average by mass for all UK produced plasterboards, recycled gypsum & paper)

Third party certifications

Third party certifications

EPD

EPD

Knauf Soundshield Plus EPD

CCPI System

CCPI System

CCPI Assessment Certificate

EPD

EPD

Knauf Coreboard EPD

EPD

EPD

Knauf Insulation Acoustic Roll 25mm EPD

EPD

EPD

Knauf Internal Metal Partition Components EPD

Literature

Knauf Soundshield Plus Data Sheet

Knauf Soundshield Plus Data Sheet

Knauf DF U Channel Data Sheet

Knauf DF U Channel Data Sheet

Knauf U Channel Data Sheet

Knauf U Channel Data Sheet

Knauf Standard Details - Isolator Double Boarded

Knauf Standard Details - Isolator Double Boarded

Knauf Insulation Acoustic Roll Data Sheet

Knauf Insulation Acoustic Roll Data Sheet

The 100% Knauf System Performance Warranty

The 100% Knauf System Performance Warranty

Knauf Standard Details - (≥5m) Isolator Double Boarded

Knauf Standard Details - (≥5m) Isolator Double Boarded

Knauf Specification Disclaimer

Knauf Specification Disclaimer

Knauf C Stud Data Sheet

Knauf C Stud Data Sheet

Knauf Performance Plus Screws Data Sheet

Knauf Performance Plus Screws Data Sheet

Knauf Flat Fixing Plate Data Sheet

Knauf Flat Fixing Plate Data Sheet

Knauf Core Board Data Sheet

Knauf Core Board Data Sheet

Knauf Joint Filler Premium Data Sheet

Knauf Joint Filler Premium Data Sheet

Knauf Paper Joint Tape Data Sheet

Knauf Paper Joint Tape Data Sheet

Knauf EN Compliance Systems

Knauf EN Compliance Systems

Knauf BS Compliance Systems

Knauf BS Compliance Systems

Knauf Fire Rated Deflection Heads Document

Knauf Fire Rated Deflection Heads Document