Gypwall is a Gyproc drywall partition system: a GI steel stud frame at 610 mm centres encased with Gyproc gypsum plasterboards on either side, fixed with self-drilling drywall screws, joints taped and finished with jointing compound. The Fire Resist selector lists 13 configurations rated 60, 120 and 180 minutes (BS 476 Part 22), in five system types from one to three board layers per side, with or without 50 mm insulation.

Key features

• Fire ratings of 60, 120 and 180 minutes
• Heavy and Severe duty ratings
• Acoustic ratings Rw 36 to 53 dB
• Partition thickness 80 to 240 mm
• max height 2800 to 7900 mm

Applications

• Fire-rated drywall partitions

Specifications

Stud Spacing: 610 mm c/c | Fire Ratings: 60 / 120 / 180 min | System Types: 1: one board layer per side; 2: one layer per side + 50 mm insulation; 3: two layers per side; 4: two layers per side + 50 mm insulation; 5: three layers per side

Standards: Acoustics (Rw) per ISO 140-3 / ASTM E-90 | Fire rating per BS 476 Part 22 | Duty rating per BS 5234 Part 2

Packing: Partition system; weights in kg/m2 as printed