Method Statement

Partition Installation Method Statement

By Thomas McDonald
Health & Safety
Prior to starting any work first ensure that the location where the wall is to be
positioned is clean and free from any debris, with no possible trip or slip hazards.

The use of appropriate PPE (safety footwear, hi visibility vest & safety helmet) is
essential. Also the use of safety glasses & protective gloves are required when
cutting the Knauf metal channels, especially when cutting using a chop saw or
grinder.

Cutting of gypsum boards can be done by utility knife, hand saw or circular saw.
Extra care should be taken when cutting using a hand saw or circular saw as much
dust will be created. Safety glasses and gloves should be worn.

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System Overview

• Profiles
• Boards
• Fixings
• Finishing Products

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Knauf Profiles

Zinc
Stud Flange
Coating

CW50/35/0.6 - 120
Web Thickness

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Knauf ENBS Profiles
UW Track CW Stud

• Galvanized lightweight steel sections • Galvanized lightweight steel sections

forming the perimeter frame of forming the vertical frame of Knauf
Knauf Drywall Partitions Drywall Partitions
• Zinc coated for corrosion protection • Zinc coated for corrosion protection
• Metal thickness = 0.6mm • Metal thickness = 0.6mm
• Standard- EN14195 • Standard- EN14195

Type of Thickness Web Flange Length Type of Thickness Web Flange Length
Track (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) Stud (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
UW50 0.6 52 32 and 60 3000 - 5000 CW50 0.6 50 35 3000 - 5000
UW70 0.6 72 32 and 60 3000 - 5000 CW70 0.6 70 35 3000 - 5000
UW92 0.6 94 32 and 60 3000 - 5000 CW92 0.6 92 35 3000 - 5000
UW146 0.6 148 32 and 60 3000 - 5000 CW146 0.6 146 35 3000 - 5000

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Knauf ASTM Profiles
UW Track CW Stud

• Galvanized lightweight steel sections • Galvanized lightweight steel sections

forming the perimeter frame of forming the vertical frame of Knauf
Knauf Drywall Partitions Drywall Partitions
• Zinc coated for corrosion protection • Zinc coated for corrosion protection
• Metal thickness = 0.5 & 0.9mm • Metal thickness = 0.5 & 0.9mm
• Standard- C645 • Standard- C645

Type of Thickness Web Flange Length Type of Thickness Web Flange Length
Track (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) Stud (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)
UW41 0.5 & 0.9 43 32 and 60 3000 - 5000 CW41 0.5 & 0.9 41 35 3000 - 5000
UW64 0.5 & 0.9 66 32 and 60 3000 - 5000 CW64 0.5 & 0.9 64 35 3000 - 5000
UW89 0.5 & 0.9 91 32 and 60 3000 - 5000 CW89 0.5 & 0.9 89 35 3000 - 5000
UW102 0.5 & 0.9 104 32 and 60 3000 - 5000 CW102 0.5 & 0.9 102 35 3000 - 5000
UW152 0.5 & 0.9 154 32 and 60 3000 - 5000 CW152 0.5 & 0.9 152 35 3000 - 5000
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 Knauf Gypsum Boards

EN 520 ASTM C1396

• Regular Board (RG) • Regular Board (GW-R)

• Moisture Resistant Board (MR) • Moisture Resistant Board (GB-WR)
• Fire Resistant Board (FR) • Fire Resistant Board (GW-TX)
• Fire & Moisture Resistant Board (FM) • Fire & Moisture Resistant Board (GB-WRTX)
• Pro HD Board • Mold Resistant Board
• Type X Impact Board

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Knauf Gypsum Boards

FIRE RESISTANCE

Gypsum boards DO NOT have fire ratings by themselves!

SYSTEMS HAVE FIRE RATINGS

Performance of systematic materials combined obtains the partition the required fire
rating

The fire rating of a system can only be valid if the COMPLETE certified system is used

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Knauf Gypsum Boards
ENBS ASTM
Thickness Length Width Edge Type Thickness Length Width Edge Type
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) (mm)

12.5 2400 & 3000 1200 TE 12.7 2400 & 3000 1220 TE

15 2400 & 3000 1200 TE 15.9 2400 & 3000 1220 TE

• Regular Board - Grey Paper Face

• Moisture Resistant Board - Green Paper Face
• Fire Resistant Board – Pink Paper Face
• Fire & Moisture Resistant Board – Green Paper Face
• Pro HD Board- Blue Paper Face

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Knauf Fixings

Knauf TN Screw Knauf TB Screw

Available Sizes: Available Sizes:

• TN 3.5 x 25mm • TB 3.5 x 25mm

• TN 3.5 x 35mm • TB 3.5 x 35mm
• TN 3.5 x 45mm • TB 3.5 x 45mm
• TN 3.5 x 55mm • TB 3.5 x 55mm

Attaches gypsum boards to steel Attaches gypsum boards to steel

thickness up to 0.7mm thickness from 0.7mm to 2.0mm

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Knauf Fixings

Knauf Wedge Anchor Knauf Hammer Fixing

Available Sizes: Available Sizes:

• 6 x 40mm • 6 x 40mm
• 8 x 45mm

Wedge Anchor is an accessory which can be used Hammer Fixings are light duty fixings which have a
as a best solution for Knauf Ceiling Systems, special thread lock design that prevents pre-
perimeter fixing for ceiling and for partitions where expansion during transit installation and provides an
fire resistance is required. option for faster fixing without screwdriver work.

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Knauf Compounds

Knauf Readygips Knauf Easyfinish

Filling in the joints of gypsum boards Designed for internal use only and is intended to
along with Knauf joint tape up to Q2 provide a perfectly smooth and level surface
surface quality. ready for the final decoration or wall finishing up
to Q4 surface quality.

Available Sizes:
• 5kg bucket Available Sizes:
• 28kg bucket • 28kg bucket

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ENBS / ASTM Systems

KW B111 KW B112

KW A111 KW A112

KW B115 KW B116

KW A115 KW A116

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Partition System Installation- Quick Installation
Points
BS8212-1995 & ASTM C754 & C840
1. The construction of a plasterboard wall begins by tracking
the position of the UW tracks on the floor. Having
determined the final thickness of the wall, mark the position
of the guide to the floor and then bring it back, with a plumb
line or laser on the ceiling to position the upper track. Apply
sealant behind head track and fix using appropriate fixing.

2. After fixing the head track, the floor track should be

positioned by using a vertical stud and a laser / spirit level.
Apply sealant behind head track and fix using appropriate
fixing.

3. Fixing Knauf ‘C’ Stud to form the position frame abutment.

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Partition System Installation- Quick Installation
Points
BS8212-1995 & ASTM C754 & C840

4. Twisting Knauf CW stud into position.

5. Snip and bend back Knauf UW track to form the head of

door.

6. Insert timber battens within Knauf CW studs to provide

fixing for door frame and complete stud/track detail
accordingly.

7. Fixing Knauf Plasterboard to the completed framework.

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Partition System In Depth
Installation Guide
As per Standards BS8212-1995 & ASTM C754 & C840

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Partition System Installation
BS8212-1995 & ASTM C754 & C840

• Mark location of partitions accurately on

concrete structure with string-line / laser.

• Use Knauf Sealing Tape or Acoustical Sealant

under Knauf CW studs and UW Tracks forming
the perimeter for acoustic rated partitions
use acoustical sealant or fire & acoustical
sealant (FR Sealant).

• Bottom and top track shall be aligned

accurately at the floor and ceiling.

• Fix the bottom UW track and top track and

CW studs on perimeter at maximum 600 mm
centers for non fire rated partitions (at 500
mm center for fire rated partitions) and
maximum 50 mm from end of track
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Partition System Installation
BS8212-1995 & ASTM C754 & C840
Formation of stud splicings

• Stud splicing should be 10x the size of the

stud. See table opposite.

• Displace stud splicing’s vertically (stagger

splicing joints).

• In the overlap area, rivet, screw attach or

crimp the studs

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Partition System Installation
BS8212-1995 & ASTM C754 & C840
• Knauf partition standard deflection detail allows for 10
mm positive / negative deflection.

• For higher deflection, use the 25mm deflection head

detail.

• Space studs at max. 600/610mm centers. For

partitions where loads are going to be applied, please
follow our details for noggin.

• Friction fit Knauf CW Studs vertically into Knauf UW

tracks with maximum spacing of 600 mm, this will
allow for adjustment when boarding.

• Extra studs should be provided at openings, corners

and stop ends. Studs at corners, stop ends, T junctions
and openings should be fixed to floor channels by
metal framing screws or using stamp plier.
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Partition System Installation
BS8212-1995 & ASTM C754 & C840

• Fixing loads can be installed by fixing ply pattresses.

• Install a 18 mm plywood backing between the profiles.

• Fix the plywood on one side with L angle (25 x 25 x 0.5

mm).

• Screw spacing: 100 mm maximum.

• The plywood backing should be 100 mm wider than

total height of the object (wash basin, cupboard etc).

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Partition System Installation
BS8212-1995 & ASTM C754 & C840

• For door openings, use Boxed Knauf CW Studs for

forming door frames (up to 60 kg).

• Locate a vertical stud within 100 mm of door frame

for reinforcement.

• UW Channel used for floor track should be extended

min 300 mm and returned and fixed to the CW door
stud.

• Additional fixings should be included when fixing the

floor channel, 150 mm back from the opening.

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 Partition System Installation
BS8212-1995 & ASTM C754 & C840
• A head shall be formed over metal door with a cut-to-length
section of track.

• The section of track shall then be placed horizontally at the

relevant height with flanges.

• Cut and web bent vertically at each end, then securely attached
to the vertical studs.

• A cut-to-length section of stud shall then be positioned vertically

above the door head and extending to the ceiling track.

• An additional stud will be placed 75/76mm back from the face

of the door lining stud which is placed for additional support.

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Partition System Installation
BS8212-1995 & ASTM C754 & C840

• For formation of window details, CW Studs should be

reinforced with timber (by others).

• UW tracks should be snipped and bent and reinforced

with timber for extra rigidity.

• Cladding of the boards should follow the partition

requirement (one layer / two layers .etc).

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 Partition System Installation
BS8212-1995 & ASTM C754 & C840
• For fixing, Knauf Boards should be fixed vertically on
the metal stud framework.
• Boards should never touch the floor. Approximately
1 cm of gap should be left at the floor connection
when fixing boards.
• For acoustic requirements in non fire rated
partitions, seal the perimeter connections with
acoustical sealant, for acoustic and/or fire
requirements in fire rated partitions, seal the
perimeter connections with fire and acoustical
sealant.
• Vertical edges should be staggered by 600mm.
Horizontal edges should be staggered by at least
300 mm. Both joints (horizontal and vertical) on
opposite side of partition should be staggered.
*Note-spacings for ASTM systems will be change (generally
• For multi-layer cladding, second layer should be
610mm dependant on wall height).
staggered both horizontally and vertically
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Partition System Installation
BS8212-1995 & ASTM C754 & C840

• For fixing of the boards, drive screws to

just below the sheet surface, taking care
not to break the paper linerboard.

• Screw heads must be approx. 1 mm inside

the board surface.

• Screws should be 10 mm away from joints.

• Screws should penetrate studs by min. 10

mm.

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Partition System Installation
BS8212-1995 & ASTM C754 & C840
Deflection Head Details
Knaufs standard ceiling and floor connection details provide deflection tolerance up to 10mm.

By Thomas McDonald
Partition System Installation
BS8212-1995 & ASTM C754 & C840
Deflection Head Details- Fire Rated
Knaufs ceiling and floor connection detail that provides deflection tolerance up to 25mm.

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Partition System Installation-
penetrations
BS8212-1995 & ASTM C754 & C840

Penetrations are inevitable in any

partition, including fire rated
partitions. Specific details (left and
right) must be followed to ensure the
fire rating of any partition is upkept.

Penetrations MUST be fire-stopped by

a third party fire stopping company as
per UAE law.

Penetrations larger that 100mm must

be framed accordingly like the detail
shown.

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Joint Treatment Installation
BS8212-1995 & ASTM C754 & C840

Preparation
• Board surface should be cleaned of materials such
as dust, oil etc.

• Filling and covering of joints should only take place

after the boards have been allowed to rest in the
given humidity and temperature zones, and no
more longitudinal changes can be expected, i.e.
expansion or contraction.

• In case of screed being installed, fill in joints after

screed has been applied.

• Paper should not be chipped on the joints!

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Joint Treatment Installation
BS8212-1995 & ASTM C754 & C840
Jointing
• First coat of Knauf Joint filler should be applied with tools of
sufficient width to extend a minimum 50 mm beyond both sides of
the centre of the joint (100 mm width).

• Knauf Joint Tape should be embedded into the joint filler to

reinforce the joint between two gypsum boards.

• Once the first coat has dried, a second coat of Knauf Joint filler
should be applied with 100 mm width on both sides of the centre of
the joint tape (200 mm width).

• A very thin third coat of Knauf Joint filler should be applied with a
minimum width no less than 150 mm beyond both sides of the
centre of the joint tape (300 mm width).

• Once third coat has dried, surface should be sanded and smoothed.

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Joint Treatment Installation
BS8212-1995 & ASTM C754 & C840
Corner Beads/ Finishing

• Knauf Corner Bead should be used for exterior

corner reinforcements. Corner beads can be
installed using an industrial staple gun.

• Alternatively Knauf Alux Corner Tape can be used

to reinforce exterior corners or internal corners
as necessary. Regular paper tape can also be
used for internal corners.

By Thomas McDonald