DriLyner Dab

Identification

Create beautiful and well Why specify

insulated spaces with our DriLyner Dab?
direct linings system.
DriLyner Dab is a lining system for masonry and
plastered backgrounds. Simply fix Gyproc plasterboards or Allows you to fix Gyproc plasterboards
Gyproc ThermaLine directly using Gyproc DriWall Adhesive or Gyproc ThermaLine directly to
or Gyproc Sealant. With our range of Gyproc ThermaLine masonry or plastered backgrounds
laminates, you can achieve U-values that suit different
project requirements. The system prevents thermal
bridging using non-metallic adhesive dabs.

This system can be skim finished with Install Gyproc ThermaLine onto existing
ThistlePro® PureFinish which contains plastered surfaces providing they're
ACTIVair®. ACTIVair makes indoor air sound and free of damp
healthier by eliminating up to 70% of
formaldehyde present in indoor air.

Requires minimal chasing when

installing services
Wall linings

Wall linings
Achieves a wide range of U-values using
Gyproc ThermaLine

Reduces thermal bridging using non-

metallic gypsum adhesive dabs and
thermally-broken fixings

Saves space with a narrow design

Allows you to conceal minor surface

irregularities within the drylining cavity
formed by the gypsum adhesive dabs

There are specifications within this system

U-values that qualify for our SpecSure® warranty.
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Design considerations

When using Gyproc ThermaLine on DriLyner Dab Backgrounds Services

systems, insert two British Gypsum Nailable Plugs Only install DriLyner linings on backgrounds that are
protected from the weather.
Use cavities between the wall and the lining to incorporate
services. This minimises the depth of chasing required in
at mid-height (one per long board edge) as a Where the wall is not pre-plastered, fix linings directly to
the wall. Fix pipes and conduits in position before lining
work commences. Install gas pipes in accordance with
secondary mechanical fixing. low, medium, and high suction masonry, as well as pre-
cast and in-situ normal ballast aggregate concrete, using
BS 6891, which requires pipes to be fully encased, e.g. using
Gyproc DriWall Adhesive. Maintain an airtight construction
Gyproc DriWall Adhesive. Concrete walls must be free of
through any penetration through the lining by sealing as
release agents and will need to be brushed down to remove
necessary as the services are being installed. Do not chase
dust, and slightly dampened with a wet brush before
the laminates insulating backing to accommodate services.
Condensation and water vapour PAS 2035: 2019 requires a Retrofit Assessment to be applying adhesive dabs. Concrete which is exceptionally
PVC covered cables must not come into direct contact
carried out. These include an Energy Assessment, an dense or smooth, or made with limestone, brick or granite
resistance Occupancy Assessment and a Condition Assessment. aggregates, should be pre-treated with Thistle Bond-it,
with polystyrene insulation. Suitable isolation methods
such as conduit or capping should be used. Carry out the
Gyproc WallBoard, Gyproc ThermaLine Plus and PIR offer A qualified Retrofit Assessor should assess whether the applied in bands to correspond with the adhesive dab
installation of electrical services in accordance with
significant resistance to water vapour transmission. proposed internal wall insulation (IWI) system is suitable centres and in accordance with our application instructions.
BS 7671.
Applying two coats of Gyproc Drywall Sealer to for specific wall constructions, e.g. solid masonry and Linings can be fixed directly to plastered wall surfaces
Gyproc WallBoard, Gyproc Moisture Resistant or more specifically it’s water absorption properties. External or to reasonably flat, solid backgrounds of brick, block,
Gyproc ThermaLine Basic after installation and jointing, climate conditions, exposure to wind-driven rain, solar gain or fair-faced concrete, using Gyproc Sealant. Variations
will provide a water vapour resistance of at least 15MNs/g. and the physical properties of the brick/stone are the main in moisture content will lead to differences in its suction Looking for performance
Doing this, or using a vapour control layer (VCL), parameters for assessing hygrothermal performance. It characteristics. Take extra care when these are extreme, selection tables?
significantly reduces the risk of interstitial condensation. is the Assessor's responsibility to determine suitability of either with slow drying conditions, or dry, hot conditions.
installing IWI to solid masonry walls. If wet, allow the backgrounds to dry out. In dry, hot We’re committed to providing technical information
It is important, particularly in new buildings, that
conditions, take care to avoid rapid loss of moisture before that is transparent, clear, accurate, and always
external walls are properly dried out before a VCL is
Wall linings

Wall linings
installed, otherwise moisture may be trapped, impairing Planning — key factors the set of the adhesive. up-to-date. So you can rely on it when making
decisions at any stage of the design, specification,
performance. Predetermine the positioning and installation of service When a considerable quantity of moisture is present in installation, use, maintenance and disposal process.
penetrations and heavy fixtures before the installation a building, due to the condition of the building fabric
stage. Ensure any penetrations through the substrate or to prolonged damp weather, consider dehumidifiers All performance data is now available to view and
Important note is suitably fire stopped (by others). In general, make an or appropriate heating and ventilation to speed up the download on our website.
allowance of the total board thickness plus minimum drying-out process. Installing linings before the building
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10mm (12mm when plastered), from the high point of the is dry can have adverse effects on both the building and
Plus to the face of the masonry before the installation
background to the face of the lining. This will determine the lining. When installing DriLyner linings to composite
of DriLyner systems. This will seal hidden air paths
the lining dimension needed at door and window reveals wall structures consisting of concrete columns with
often found in mortar joints between blocks or
and soffits. Install ceilings before installing DriLyner Dab, masonry infills, apply dabs of adhesive to the masonry
bricks. Do not trowel smooth to improve acoustic
ensuring that the boards are cut close to the wall. only and avoid contact with the columns. This will reduce.
performance.
the likelihood of cracking of the finished lining down to
Install interior partitions abutting the inner leaf of the
differential movement.
external wall before installation DriLyner lining, where fire
and acoustic performance are key. This will help reduce
Solid masonry wall – flanking transmission. If Gyproc WallBoard Duplex is
Adhesive dabs
internal insulation specified, use the DriLyner Fix system. When using Apply dabs in a regular pattern in accordance with
DriLyner Dab on pre-plastered walls, surfaces must be BS 8000-8 to give a minimum area of contact between
With reference to hygrothermal properties of building reasonably flat, dry, sound, or fair-faced concrete, brick, board and background of 20%.
components within modelling software, and to comply or block walls. Or, if the surface is friable, consider using
with BS 5250, we recommend you seek specialist guidance, a mechanically fixed system such as GypLyner Single.
before installing internal insulation to solid masonry walls, See page 6.27.
to determine the effects of condensation and moisture
within the building fabric. Refer to BS 5250 ‘Management
of moisture in buildings. Code of practice’ and BS EN 15026
‘Hygrothermal performance of building components and
building elements - assessment of moisture transfer by
numerical simulation’.

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Design considerations Construction details

Cavity barriers 1. Wall elevation

Building Regulations may require the provision of vertical

Looking for performance Gyproc WallBoard 9.5mm and 12.5mm thick, 900mm wide

cavity barriers to long runs of lining. A suitable cavity selection tables? B

barrier can be formed using a continuous vertical line of Continuous ribbon of adhesive or
We’re committed to providing technical information
dabs running down the centre of a board. bead of flexible mastic to form air seal B
that is transparent, clear, accurate, and always
up-to-date. So you can rely on it when making Gyproc DriWall Adhesive dab
decisions at any stage of the design, specification,
Important note installation, use, maintenance and disposal process.
Ensure walls are damp free before installing
All performance data is now available to view and D D C C
any DriLyner system.
download on our website.

british-gypsum.com/drilyner-dab Continuous ribbon of adhesive or

bead of flexible mastic to form air seal
Thermal properties A
Gyproc DriWall Adhesive
Gyproc linings are relatively lightweight and have a low
continuous ribbon
thermal capacity. In conditions of intermittent heating, they
A
will warm up quickly providing comfortable conditions
for the occupants, and will help reduce the risk of surface
condensation. Gyproc ThermaLine PIR contains low
emissivity materials which improve the thermal resistance 1a. Section A-A 1b. Section B-B
of the adjacent drylining cavity.
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Continuous ribbon
Thermal performance Masonry wall of adhesive or bead
Uncontrolled air movement through the cavity can result of flexible mastic
Insulation
in excessive heat loss. When the lining is designed to act to form air seal
as an air barrier to achieve airtightness, seal all perimeters External facade External facade
to the wall and around any services and openings with a Gyproc DriWall
Gyproc plasterboard
continuous ribbon of Gyproc DriWall Adhesive or Gyproc Adhesive dab
Sealant.
Fixtures Gyproc DriWall Adhesive Masonry wall
continuous ribbon Gyproc plasterboard
For further information on U-values please refer to
Lightweight fixtures can be made directly to the lining.
Technical Support on british-gypsum.com Skirting
For heavier fixtures, the fixing used should be long enough Insulation
to bridge the drylining cavity, adequately penetrating the
Sound insulation solid wall. Refer to Service installations in system design
Airtightness is essential for optimum sound insulation. principles on british-gypsum.com.
Whilst most junctions will be sealed by standard installation
and finishing processes, gaps at the base of the wall and Tiling 1c. Section C-C 1d. Section D-D
other small air paths can be sealed using Gyproc Sealant.
Tiling should only begin seven days after installation. Refer
Gyproc SoundCoat Plus is designed to improve the to british-gypsum.com for our full range and guidance on
acoustic performance of party walls by minimising leakage our tiling-related products. Window unit
through cracks and unfilled joints in the masonry. Apply
Proprietary cavity
a 6mm coat of Gyproc SoundCoat Plus across the entire Continuous fillet
closer
surface of the separating or external wall. This product of adhesive or bead
of flexible mastic Insulation
should not be trowelled smooth.
to form air seal
Gyproc Sealant
Gyproc DriWall Masonry wall
Adhesive dab
Gyproc DriWall
Gyproc plasterboard Adhesive dab

Gyproc plasterboard

Continuous fillet of adhesive or bead

of flexible mastic to form air seal

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Construction details
Coreboard Firecase Brick Cladding

2. Junction with GypWall Single Frame 4. Ceiling to roof junction

Gyproc DriWall Adhesive dab

Masonry wall Continuous fillet of adhesive or bead

of flexible mastic to form air seal

Gyproc DriWall Adhesive dab

Gyproc plasterboard
Continuous fillet of adhesive or bead
of flexible mastic to form air seal
Masonry wall

Gyproc plasterboard
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Wall linings
3. Door frame 5. Window reveal additional detailing

Door assembly

Gyproc plasterboard

Masonry wall Window unit

Proprietary cavity closer

Gyproc DriWall Adhesive dab Gyproc Sealant

Gyproc ThermaLine laminate

Masonry wall

Gyproc DriWall Adhesive dab

British Gypsum Nailable Plug

Continuous fillet of adhesive or bead

of flexible mastic to form air seal

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System components

Create beautiful and well insulated spaces Careful product choice is central to maintaining
with our DriLyner Dab direct linings systems system integrity, performance requirements and
eligibility for our SpecSure® warranty. Ensure an
optimum standard of build by considering...

What are you fixing?

Our market leading range
of plasterboards and
thermal laminates for
Wall lining systems within
Gyproc ThermaLine PIR
any building type. See
Gyproc ThermaLine PIR is a gypsum
british-gypsum.com for
plasterboard with vapour control
more details.
layers bonded to high performance
polyisocyanurate foam insulant to
reduce the risk of condensation. Use What are you fixing to? FIX WHAT

it in refurbishment and new build for Our Gypframe metal

walls, ceilings and room in the roof profiles provide a strong
where a high level of cost effective and versatile structure
thermal insulation is needed to reduce for wall lining systems. See
heat loss from buildings. british-gypsum.com for more
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details.
FIX TO

What are you fixing with?

Our DriWall Adhesives,
Gyproc DriWall Adhesive Sealants and fixings offer
Gyproc DriWall Adhesive is a guaranteed compatibility
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gypsum-based bonding compound with our wall lining
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for "dot and dab" fixing of systems, and are rigorously

plasterboards to masonry tested to meet the highest
backgrounds. Use it to direct bond quality standards. See
plasterboards and thermal laminates british-gypsum.com for
to masonry walls with high, medium more details. FIX WITH

or low suction.

What are you finishing with?

Plaster
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accessories give you

everything you need to
finish a job to the highest
possible standard. See
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more details. FINISH WITH

Finishing products
Our Gyproc jointing range gives you everything
you need to complete a wall lining system,
whatever the size and complexity of the project
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There are specifications within this system
that qualify for our SpecSure® warranty.
For more information, contact us through Where defined performance requirements are
british-gypsum.com needed see our White Book Specification Selector
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 DriLyner Dab Within the DriLyner Dab system there are two application The information below is intended to be a basic
methods designed for differing backgrounds. Please see description of how the system is built.

Installation specific details for more information.

1
Apply Gyproc SoundCoat Plus in a continuous
2
Mark the board edge positions on the wall or plasterboard
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Offer up boards and tap into position. Be careful to avoid
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Lift boards tight to the ceiling using a foot lifter and
6mm coat to the entire surface of the external or to aid the correct and accurate application of the chosen creating wave and hollows. support until the adhesive sets.
separating walls for optimum air tightness and acoustics. DriLyner Dab system.
Allow Gyproc SoundCoat Plus to set before applying of
DriLyner Dab using Gyproc DriWall Adhesive.
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3
When fixing directly to masonry backgrounds Gyproc
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When fixing directly to plastered masonry backgrounds
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When installing Gyproc ThermaLine in this system, insert
DriWall Adhesive is applied in a continuous ribbon to the Gyproc Sealant is applied in a continuous fillet/ribbon to two British Gypsum Nailable Plugs at mid-height after dabs
wall perimeter and around all services and openings. This is the wall perimeter and around all services and openings. or blobs have set.
particularly important if the lining is designed to act as an This is particularly important if the lining is designed to act
air barrier to achieve building airtightness. as an air barrier to achieve building airtightness.

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If using Gyproc DriWall Adhesive, apply methodically in
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If using Gyproc Sealant, gun-apply to the wall, in blobs at
a specific dab pattern to the appropriate background, 300mm centres.
ensuring 20% coverage is obtained.

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