Ceiling Systems

Plasterboard Ceiling Systems
400C
Issue 1
Fire-rated Ceiling Systems
Plasterboard Ceiling Systems

Contents

Standard Ceilings Design ............................... 3-7
Introduction ................................................... 3
Fire Ratings .................................................... 3
Systems Mass ............................................... 3
Decoration ..................................................... 3
General Construction Details ....................... 4
Materials .....................................................4-5
Installation ..................................................... 6
Backblocking .................................................. 7
System Selection ........................................... 8-18
Standard Construction ................................ 19-22
Cable and Loaded Penetrations ...................... 23
Pipe Penetrations ............................................. 24
Ceilings to a Radius .......................................... 25
Change of Pitch ................................................ 26
Bulkheads ..................................................... 27-28
Light Recess ...................................................... 29
Access Hatch ............................................... 30-31
Beam Protection .......................................... 32-34
Joints ................................................................. 35
Perimeter Details ......................................... 36-38
Non Fire-rated Ceiling Systems
Standard Ceilings Design ........................... 39-43
Introduction ................................................. 39
Fire Hazard Properties ................................. 39
Systems Mass ............................................. 39
Decoration ................................................... 39
General Construction Details ..................... 39
Materials ................................................. 39-40
Installation .............................................. 40-41
Backblocking ........................................... 42-43
System Selector ............................................... 44
Standard Construction ................................ 45-47
Perimeter and Bulkhead Details ...................... 48
QuietZone Ceiling Systems

Introduction ...................................................... 49
Acoustic Ceiling Mount ............................... 49-50
Installation .............................................. 49
Direct Fix ................................................. 49
Suspended .............................................. 50
Load Ratings ........................................... 50
Performance ........................................... 50
Acoustic Selector ............................................. 51
Installation ................................................... 52-54
Quiet Ceilings ......................................... 52
Quieter Ceilings ...................................... 53
Quietest Ceilings .................................... 54
General Information
Guarantee .......................................... Back Cover
TecASSIST Details ............................. Back Cover
Contact Details................................... Back Cover
Standard Ceilings Design

Introduction
Boral Plasterboard Fire-rated Ceiling Systems
have been designed to provide fire resistance
ratings of FRL 30/30/30, FRL 60/60/60, FRL 90/90/90
and FRL 120/120/120. Systems are also available
to provide 30, 60, 90 or 120 mins. resistance to
incipient spread of fire.
Ceilings can be constructed under roofs of Tile,
Aluminium or Steel Profiled Section fixed to
battens on a steel or timber framework or under
floors constructed of at least 12mm Plywood,
Timber or Particle Board fixed to a steel or timber
supporting frame.
Ceiling systems may be fixed as either a Direct
Fixed System, Suspended System, or Direct
Clipped (Furred) System.
Note:
Where illustrations in this manual show a
Suspended Ceiling System, a Direct Fixed or
Furred System may also be used.
These ceiling construction details are not
suitable for external ceilings.
Boral Plasterboard FRL 120/120/120 Ceiling

Systems: Appraised by the CSIRO Division of
Building, Construction and Engineering and based
on fire tests; SI 23, SI 710, SI 736, SI 1761, SI 1891
and FSH-0597. These systems are covered and
validated by fire opinions FCO-1856 and
FCO-1658. For details of the FRL 120/120/120
system, please refer to Boral Plasterboard
TecASSIST or TecSYS - a comprehensive
technical catalogue on CD-ROM (see back cover).
Early Fire Hazard Properties

Boral Plasterboard Firestop, tested for Early Fire
Hazard Properties in accordance with Australian
Standard 1530.3 - 1989, recorded the following
results:
Ignitability
(0-20)
- 13
Spread of Flame
(0-10)
- 0
Heat Evolved
(0-10)
- 1
Smoke Developed (0-10)
- 2
Ceiling Systems Mass Calculations

Component Mass
Construction Features
Ceiling can be curved to a minimum radius

of 6000mm.
Ceiling can be constructed to a pitch of up to
70 degrees from the Horizontal.
Ceiling systems can incorporate the
following approved features: Access Panels,
Bulkheads, Light & Luminaire fittings,
Plumbing Pipe penetrations, Power Cable
penetrations, Loaded penetrations, Control
Joints, Protection to Steel & Timber Beams,
Changes in ceiling slope direction and a
variety of Perimeter Details.
Thermal or acoustic insulation (max. 3kg/m2)
may be placed above ceiling.
Fire Ratings
Boral Plasterboard FRL 30/30/30 Ceiling Systems:
Appraised by the CSIRO Division of Building,
Construction and Engineering and covered by fire
opinion FCO-0568.
Construction and Engineering and based on fire
tests; SI 23, SI 736, SI 1761, SI 1891,TR 238(L),
TR 336(L) and FSH-0597. These systems are
covered and validated by fire opinion FCO-1658.
Construction and Engineering and based on fire
tests; SI 23, SI 710, SI 736, SI 1761 and SI 1891.
These systems are covered and validated by fire
opinion FCO-1856.
One layer of 16mm Boral Firestop

Plasterboard has a mass of approximately
13kg/m2;
One layer of 13mm Boral Firestop
10.5kg/m2;
Rondo Furring Channel Part No. 129 has a
mass of approximately 0.5kg/m;
Rondo Top Cross Rail Part No. 128 has a
mass of approximately 0.7kg/m.
Systems Mass
The following table shows mass calculations
based on the above approximations:
Plasterboard
Layers
1 x 16mm
2 x 16mm
2 x 13mm
3 x 13mm
1 x 13mm
1 x 16mm
3 x 16mm
4 x 16mm
Plasterboard
Mass
13kg/m2
26kg/m2
21kg/m2
31.5kg/m2
Suspension
System Mass*
23.5kg/m2
25.5kg/m2
39kg/m2
52kg/m2
41kg/m2
54kg/m2
15kg/m2
28kg/m2
23kg/m2
33.5kg/m2
* The suspension system mass is approximate

only and based on a Rondo steel suspension
system with Top Cross Rails @ 1200mm centres,
Furring Channels @ 600mm centres and an
average drop.
Decoration
The ceiling system is flush jointed to provide a
smooth, continuous surface ideal for all forms of
decoration. Care must be taken to apply paint or
other finishes strictly in accordance with the
manufacturers instructions.
General Construction Details

Movement joints should be put at building
construction joint locations. Control joints should
be spaced at not more than 12 metre max. centres
in either direction (15 metre centres where there is
perimeter relief). Refer to "Joints" for details.
Specifiers should be aware of the likelihood of
frame movement due to structural, thermal and
seasoning effects on direct fixed plasterboard
ceilings. Where necessary specify a furred system
to minimise the risk of ceiling damage due to
these effects.
Caution:
Boral Plasterboard ceiling systems are not
designed to support the weight of maintenance
personnel, additional plant or storage of goods.
Materials
16mm or 13mm Boral Firestop Plasterboard

recessed edge.
Boral Plasterboard Jointing Compound (as
preferred from the Boral Plasterboard
Jointing Compound range).
Boral Plasterboard Cornice 55mm, 75mm &
90mm if required, applied using Boral
Plasterboard Cornice Adhesive or Cornice
Adhesive Mid Set.
Perforated paper tape.
Approved fire-rated sealant for caulking gaps
at ceiling perimeters.
Boral Cornice Adhesive.
Screws and nails as specified.
Rivets (all steel).
Refer to Safety Data Sheets, available from Boral

Plasterboard Sales Offices, or the container
labelling, when handling relevant products.
All materials used in the construction of Boral
Plasterboard ceiling systems must be carefully
stored and protected on the construction site.
Plasterboard is to be stacked flat and protected
from moisture. Boral Firestop Plasterboard must
not be used where it will be exposed to excessive
moisture. In addition, damaged plasterboard
sheets and accessory materials must not be used.
Fasteners
Screws
All screws are to AS3566- 1988 corrosion class 1
and are defined as follows:
Type S is a double start, needle point, bugle
head gypsum screw for fixing to steel
gauges of up to 0.80mm BMT.
Type D is a double start, drill point, bugle
head gypsum screw for fixing to steel
gauges from 0.80mm to 2.00mm BMT.
Type W is a single start, needle point, bugle

head gypsum screw for fixing to hardwood
and softwood framing. In some instances
double start screws are permissible (refer to
Boral Plasterboard for details).
Type L is a single start, needle point, bugle
head gypsum screw for fixing plasterboard
to plasterboard.
Note that correct screw length is critical when

fastening to resilient furring channel to avoid
acoustic bridging.
Nails
Although nail lengths specified are minimum, care
should be taken when using longer nails to avoid
bending in hardwoods or popping of plasterboard
with unseasoned timber.
Fastener Selection
The following tables show the correct selection of
screws and nails for the construction of Boral
Plasterboard ceiling systems.
Screws - Plasterboard to Ceiling Frame
Number of
Layers of
Plasterboard
x Thickness
Timber Frame Type W Screws
Steel Frame Type S or Type D

Screws
1 x 13mm
1 x 16mm
2 x 13mm
2 x 16mm
6 - 9 x 32mm
6 - 9 x 40mm
6 - 9 x 50mm
6 - 9 x 60mm
3 x 13mm
8 - 8 x 60mm
3 x 16mm
8 - 8 x 75mm
6 - 18 x 25mm*
6 - 18 x 30mm
6 - 18 x 40mm
6 - 18 x 45mm
7 - 16 x 50mm
Type S only
8 - 15 x 60mm
Type S only
1 x 13mm
+ 1 x 16mm
6 - 9 x 50mm
6 - 18 x 40mm
Screw identification is given as:

(min. gauge) - (threads/inch 1) x (min. length).
* For ease of construction with framing steel gauges
of less than 0.8mm BMT, use 30mm minimum
length screws.
Screws - Plasterboard to Plasterboard

Number of Layers of Plasterboard
x Thickness
Plasterboard A
Plasterboard B
Type L Screws for

Fixing Plasterboard
A to B
1 x 13mm
1 x 16mm
1 x 16mm
Min. 13mm
Min. 16mm
Min. 2 x 16mm
10 - 8 x 32mm
10 - 8 x 38mm
6 - 8 x 50mm

(min. gauge) - (threads/inch 1) x (min. length)
Rondo Fixing and Suspension Components
Fasteners (continued)
Manufactured by Rondo Building Services Ltd.

and marketed by Boral Plasterboard:
Nails - Plasterboard to Timber Frame

Number of
Layers of
Plasterboard
x Thickness
Smooth
Annular Ring
Shank Gold
Shank and
Passivated
Uninail
40mm
30mm
50mm
50mm
65mm,
65mm,
1 x 13mm
1 x 16mm
2 x 13mm
2 x 16mm
3 x 13mm
3 x 16mm
1 x 13mm
+ 1 x 16mm
30mm
30mm
Galvanised
2.8mm
Diameter
40mm
30mm
50mm
40mm
50mm,
65mm,
75mm x 3.75,
75mm x 3.75,
65mm,
1 = Softwood
50mm,
- Furring Channel
- Top Cross Rail
- Joiner to Top Cross Rail
- Direct Fixing Clips
- Suspension Bracket
- Suspension Rod
- Wall Trim
- Adjustable Suspension Clip
- External Corner Bead
- All Steel Angle 35x35x0.75
- Rondo Control Joint
- Shadow Line Trim
See illustrations below.
2 = Hardwood
Top Cross Rail

No. 128
Direct Fixing Clip

No. 226
Furring Channel
No. 129
Direct Fixing Clip

No. 394
Suspension Clip
No. 2534
Suspension Bracket
No. 274
Corner Bead
No. P32
129
128
139
237, 226, 394
247 or 274
121
DU05
2534
P32, P01
553
554
P35
P50
Suspension Bracket
No. 247
Shadow Line Trim

No. P50
Control Joint
No. P35
Joiner
No. 139
Direct Fixing Clip

No. 237
Steel Angle
No. 554
Wall Trim
No. DU05
Suspension Rod
No.121
Installation
Ceiling systems may be constructed by fixing
layers of 16mm and/or 13mm Boral Firestop
Plasterboard in either, a Suspended, Direct Fixed
or Direct Clipped (furred) system as per details
under "Standard Construction".
Furring channel and framing supports to be taken
to and provided within 50mm of ceiling perimeter
- min 15mm end clearance to walls. Allowance
should be made for an expansion gap at the rate
of 3mm per 1 metre run in abutting Furring
Channels and Top Cross Rails.
All permitted and approved fire-rated penetrations
or features must be installed and caulked in
accordance with the details provided in this
manual.
Suspended Systems
Ceiling framing and design to be in accordance
with the requirements of A.S.2785.
Attach suspension rods to suspension rod
brackets that are anchored to structural
framing or concrete soffit, at 1200mm
maximum centres in each direction.
Note: Each suspension rod bracket fastening
must be capable of supporting a weight of
143kg plus the self load of the system and
pressure loads.
Attach suspension clips to top cross rails,
and fit suspension clips to rods. Adjust the
rails to a true and level plane.
Position furring channels at 600mm
maximum centres and attach to top cross
rails with a locking clip at each intersection.
Join lengths of furring channel with furring
channel joiners, ensuring the joins are
staggered.
Extra suspension components must be
provided to support light fittings, bulkheads
and other fixtures. Spans and spacings may
be reduced if required.
Direct Clipped (Furred) Systems

Position furring channels at 600mm maximum
centres and attach channels to structural framing
with direct fixing clips at 1200mm maximum
centres, or to concrete soffit with anchor clips
fastened to soffit at 1200mm maximum centres.
Ensure that furring channels are fixed to a true
and level plane. Spans and spacings may be
reduced if required.
Direct Fixed Systems

Where fixing direct to timber or steel framing
without furring channel, framework should not
exceed 600mm spacing. Spans and spacings may
Plasterboard Application for Systems

using 1, 2 or 3 Layers of Plasterboard.
1. Fix Boral Firestop Plasterboard across the
Furring Channel, Timber or Steel framing.
2. Butt (end) joints on the first layer
(uppermost sheet) not formed on framing
members should be back-blocked as
described under "Back-blocking".
3. The first layer (uppermost) of Firestop
plasterboard sheets are fastened at 200mm
max. centres in the field of board and at
150mm max. centres on ends and edges
(staggered).
4. Additional layers of Firestop plasterboard
sheets are fixed in the same manner as the
first layer but with joints staggered between
layers min. 200mm.
5. Additional layer butt joints not formed on a
framing member are screw laminated to the
previous layer at 200mm max. centres.
6. Tape and finish face sheet with preferred
Boral Plasterboard jointing system.
Plasterboard Application for

FRL 120/120/120 Systems Using 4 Layers
of Plasterboard.
1. Fix the upper two layers as in steps 1 to 5
above.
2. Fix Rondo P.N. 129 furring channels at
600mm centres to Rondo P.N. 237 clips @
1200mm centres fixed through upper two
layers and into the primary framing with
min.12 x 60mm roofing screws.
3. Fix first of bottom two layers of Boral
Firestop Plasterboard across the secondary
furring channel framing at 200mm max.
centres in the field of board and at 150mm
max. centres on ends and edges (staggered).
4. Butt or end joints on this layer not formed
on framing members should be backblocked as described under "Back-blocking".
5. The second of the two bottom layers of
Firestop plasterboard sheets is fixed in the
same manner as the first layer but with
joints staggered between layers min.
200mm.
6. Screw laminate bottom layer butt joints not
formed on framing members at 200mm
centres to previous layer with 10x38 Type L
screws.
7. Tape and finish face sheet with preferred
Boral Plasterboard jointing system.

Back-blocking
Single Layer
Back-blocking is a mandatory fixing requirement

where specified in the Australian Standard
AS/NZS 2589.1:1997.
Where system comprises only one layer,

back-blocks must be additionally fixed with
cornice adhesive as follows:
Cut back-blocking pieces from Boral
Plasterboard sheet to sizes no less than
200mm wide and in lengths that will fit
loosely between the framing members.
Prepare Boral Plasterboard Cornice Adhesive
in a clean container with sufficient water to
make a stiff paste of smooth consistency.
Apply adhesive over the full face of the backblocking pieces using a notched spreader to
form beads of 6mm x 6mm at approximately
20mm centres and at right angles to the joint.
Fix Boral Plasterboard ceiling sheet
transverse to framing members, placing the
back-blocks centrally along the full length of
the sheet's edge.
Fix ceiling sheets to back-blocks with
10 x 38mm Type L screws at 200mm max.
centres.
Immediately fix the next ceiling sheet and
screw laminate to back blocks as previously.
Failure to provide back-blocking installed as per

AS/NZS 2589.1:1997 may result in liability for any
associated costs relating to maintenance and/or
rectification caused by jointing defects.
Multiple Layers
Butt or end joints on the first layer (uppermost
sheet) not formed on framing members must be
dry back-blocked as follows:
Cut back-blocking pieces from 16mm Boral
Firestop Plasterboard to sizes no less than
between the framing members.
the sheet's edge.
Fix ceiling sheet to back-blocks with
10 x 38mm Type L screws at 200mm max.
centres.
Fix the next ceiling sheet and screw laminate
to back blocks.
Back-blocking pieces of 16mm
Boral Firestop Plasterboard min.
200mm wide fixed with 10 x 38
Type L screws @ 200mm
max. centres
For single layer systems,

back-blocks to be fixed with
cornice adhesive and screws
Architectural Specification
Boral Plasterboard Ceilings shown in the relevant
drawings shall consist of materials supplied by
Boral Plasterboard, fixed and finished in
accordance with the instructions contained in
Boral Plasterboard Technical Manuals and in
TecSYS - a comprehensive technical catalogue on
CD-ROM (see back page for details).
As drawings are updated from time to time, users
are advised to check drawing currency before
adopting the procedures and details noted
thereon.
Framing
Top layer of Boral
Firestop Plasterboard
200mm min.
EQ
100mm min.
Joints in other layers

staggered min. 200mm
from previous layer
EQ
Form plasterboard dry
back-block behind all
end joints not formed
on framed members
Laminate back-block to
back face of ceiling with
10 x 38 Type L screws
@ 200mm max. centres
Note: Where illustrations throughout this manual

show a Suspended Ceiling System, a Direct
Fixed or Furred System may also be used.
System Selector Table
Ceiling Variations using 1, 2 or 3 Layers of Plasterboard.

Fire ratings of FRL 30/30/30, FRL 60/60/60, FRL 90/90/90 and FRL 120/120/120 may be achieved with various
combinations of 1, 2 and 3 layers of Boral Firestop Plasterboard. Where illustrations throughout this
manual give the option of using either 1, 2 or 3 layers of plasterboard, refer to the table below to select the
system giving the fire and acoustic ratings required.
System Selector Table

Fire Rating
(FRL)
FRL 30/30/30
Acoustic Rating
Resistance to
(Rw)*
Incipient Spread
of Fire #
PO
DFS FS
SS
System
30mins.
37dB 52dB 52dB 30dB
1 layer of 16mm Boral

CS17
60mins.
39dB 55dB 55dB 32dB
1 layer of 13mm and

1 layer of 16mm Boral
CS21
60mins.
39dB 56dB 56dB 33dB
2 layers of 16mm Boral

CS15
60mins.
40dB 57dB 57dB 34dB

CS15
30mins.
39dB 55dB 55dB 32dB

CS20
60mins.
39dB 56dB 56dB 33dB

CS15
90mins.
42dB 59dB 59dB 35dB

CS10
90mins.
42dB 59dB 59dB 35dB

CS22
FRL 60/60/60
FRL 90/90/90
FRL 120/120/120
Plasterboard
Layers
DFS = Direct Fixed System with nominal cavity depth of 190mm between ceiling and floor.
FS = Furred System with nominal cavity depth of 220mm between ceiling and floor and
Rondo P.N. 226 Direct Fixing Clip fixed to side of joist with furring channel fixed to clip.
SS = Suspended System with nominal cavity depth of 350mm between ceiling and floor.
PO = Plasterboard Only. The Rw rating is for the number of plasterboard layers specified.
* Acoustic ratings are3. based on ceiling insulation of minimum 100mm thick polyester or
glass wool @ 14kg/m
# Also protection to loaded steel or timber beams above ceiling.
Ceiling Variations using 4 Layers of Plasterboard.

A fire rating of FRL 120/120/120 with a 120min. resistance to incipient spread of fire is achieved using four
layers of 16mm Boral Firestop Plasterboard - 2 bottom layers and 2 top layers separated by a secondary
furring channel framing (System CS6). For details, refer to Boral Plasterboard TecASSIST or TecSYS - a
comprehensive technical catalogue on CD-ROM (see back cover).
Caution
Boral Plasterboard ceiling systems are not designed to
support the weight of construction or maintenance
System Selector FRL30/30/30

System
No.
Fire-Rating
FRL (mins)
Description and Physical Data
(Test Ref.)
Standard Design Roof or Floor Ceiling Systems Suspended, Direct Fixed or Furred
CS17 0.5 Hour

30/30/30
30 mins resistance to
incipient spread
of fire
OR
OR
CSIRO Opinion
FCO-0568
Suspended Systems
OR
OR
Furred Channel Systems
System provides a variety of application

configurations using 1 layer of 16mm Boral
Firestop Plasterboard fixed as a Suspended,
Direct Fixed or Furred System.
1 layer of 16mm Boral Firestop Plasterboard
fixed to a supporting framework of timber or
steel at 600mm max. centres. - Firestop is fixed
across supporting members - Longitudinal
joints (along recessed edges) and Butt or End
Joints not formed on framing members should
be back-blocked - Back blocks to be screw
laminated - Fixing to framework to be as a
follows: Fixed directly to timber or steel beams
or purlins at 600mm max. centres or - Fixed to
furring channel system at 600mm max. centres
that has been - (a) clipped or direct fixed to a
steel or timber floor or ceiling frame at
1200mm max.centres or - (b) clipped to top
cross rails at 1200mm max. centres supported
by suspension rod system hung from a
concrete soffit, steel or timber floor or ceiling
frame.
Ceiling System may be fixed to a pitch in the
range of 0o - 70o from the horizontal or to a min.
radius of 6000mm - Brace as required. Flooring
over - Concrete Slab or min. 12mm plywood,
timber or particle board fixed direct to frame.
Roofing over - Concrete Slab, Tile, Aluminium
or Steel profiled section fixed to battens or
frame.
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System
No.
System Selector FRL 60/60/60

Fire-Rating
FRL (mins)
(Test Ref.)
CS15 1 Hour
60/60/60
incipient spread
of fire
OR
OR
CSIRO Opinion
FC0-0675
Suspended Systems
OR
OR

configurations using 2 layers of 16mm or 3
layers of 13mm Boral Firestop Plasterboard
fixed as a Suspended, Direct Fixed or Furred
System.
2 layers of 16mm or 3 layers of 13mm Boral
Firestop Plasterboard fixed to a supporting
framework of timber or steel at 600mm max.
centres. - Firestop is fixed across supporting
members with all end joints on frame, or dry
back-blocked or screw fastened to previous
layer - Stagger all joints min. 200mm. Fixing to
framework to be as a follows: Fixed directly to
timber or steel beams or purlins at 600mm
max. centres - or - Fixed to furring channel
system at 600mm max. centres that has been (a) clipped or direct fixed to a steel or timber
floor or ceiling frame at 1200mm max. centres
or - (b) clipped to top cross rails at 1200mm
max. centres supported by suspension rod
system hung from a concrete soffit, steel or
timber floor or ceiling frame.
frame. Refer to Boral Plasterboard TecASSIST
for additional details.
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System
No.
Fire-Rating
FRL (mins)
(Test Ref.)
Acoustic Suspended Ceiling under Fire-rated

Ceiling System
CS12 1 Hour
60/60/60
incipient spread
of fire
CSIRO Opinion
FCO-0467
OR
System is designed to cater for fixing a

suspended acoustic ceiling from a fire-rated
ceiling above. For furred system - fire-rated
ceiling is fixed to purlins supporting a metal
deck roof at 1200mm centres using extended
Rondo clips P.N.394 fastened direct to web of
purlin. For direct fixed system - fire-rated
ceiling is fixed directly to purlins.
Ceiling (furred) : 2 layers of 16mm Boral
Firestop Plasterboard fixed to Rondo furring
channel at 600mm max. centres. - Firestop is
fixed across supporting member with all end
joints fixed on frame, or dry back-blocked or
screw fastened to previous layer. Acoustic
ceiling suspended from clips screwed to
furring channel.
Total mass of suspended acoustic

ceiling under not to exceed 12 kg/
m2 for Direct Fixed System or
4.95kg/m2 for Direct Clipped
(Furred) System.
Refer to Boral Plasterboard TecASSIST for

additional details.
Ceilings are not designed for

human access or construction and
maintenance loadings.
CS14 1 Hour
60/60/60
incipient spread
of fire
CSIRO Opinion
FCO - 0794 &
FCO - 0668
Upgrade of Existing Fibrous Plaster Ceiling

2 layers of 16mm Boral Firestop screw
attached to Rondo steel furring channels
spaced at 600mm centres. Furring Channels
clipped to Rondo anchor clips fixed through
existing fibrous plaster ceiling to existing
framing with 50mm Type W screws for soft
wood framing or 40mm Type S or Type D for
steel framing. Anchor clips spaced at 1200mm
max. centres staggered - joints staggered first layer butt joints may fall on one furring
channel across the full width of the ceiling face layer butt joints located on additional
short lengths of furring channel and
staggered- face joints finished.
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System
No.

Fire-Rating
FRL (mins)
(Test Ref.)
CS20 1 Hour
60/60/60
incipient spread
of fire
OR
OR
CSIRO Opinion
FC0-1658
Suspended Systems
OR
OR

configurations using 2 layers of 13mm Boral
2 layers of 13mm Boral Firestop Plasterboard
steel at 600mm max. centres. - Firestop is fixed
across supporting members with all end joints
on frame, or dry back-blocked or screw
fastened to previous layer - Stagger all joints
min. 200mm. Fixing to framework to be as a
follows: Fixed directly to timber or steel beams
or purlins at 600mm max. centres - or - Fixed to
1200mm max. centres or - (b) clipped to top
frame.
System provides 30 mins. protection to loaded
steel or timber beams above ceiling.
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System
No.
Fire-Rating
FRL (mins)
(Test Ref.)
CS21 1 Hour
60/60/60
incipient spread
of fire
OR
OR
CSIRO Opinion
FC0-1658
Suspended Systems
OR
OR

configurations using 1 layer of 13mm and 1
layer of 16mm Boral Firestop Plasterboard
fixed as a Suspended, Direct Fixed or Furred
System.
First layer of 13mm and second layer of 16mm
Boral Firestop Plasterboard fixed to a
supporting framework of timber or steel at
600mm max. centres. - Firestop is fixed across
supporting members with all end joints on
frame, or dry back-blocked or screw fastened
to previous layer - Stagger all joints min.
200mm. Fixing to framework to be as a follows:
Fixed directly to timber or steel beams or
purlins at 600mm max. centres - or - Fixed to
1200mm max. centres or - (b) clipped to top
frame.

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System
No.

Fire-Rating
FRL (mins)
(Test Ref.)
CS10 1.5 Hour

90/90/90
90 mins resistance
to incipient spread
of fire
OR
OR
CSIRO Opinion
FC0-0703
Suspended Systems
OR
OR

steel at 600mm max. centres. Firestop is across
frame, or dry back-blocked or screw fastened to
previous layer. Stagger all joints min. 200mm.
Fixing to framework to be as a follows: Fixed
directly to timber or steel beams or purlins at
600mm max. centres - or - Fixed at 600mm
max. centres to furring channel system that
has been; (a) clipped or direct fixed to a steel
or timber floor or ceiling frame at 1200mm
max. centres - or; (b) clipped to top cross rails
at 1200mm max. centres supported by
suspension rod system hung from a concrete
soffit, steel or timber floor or ceiling frame.
radius of 6000mm - brace as required. Flooring
over; Concrete Slab or min. 12mm plywood,
Roofing over; Concrete Slab, Tile, Aluminium
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System
No.
Fire-Rating
FRL (mins)
(Test Ref.)
CS8

Ceiling System
1.5 Hour
90/90/90
90 mins resistance
to incipient spread
of fire
CSIRO Opinion
FCO-0605
OR
System is designed for fixing a suspended

acoustic ceiling from a fire-rated ceiling above.
Fire-rated ceiling is a direct fix ceiling system
to timber or steel beams or purlins using 3
layers of 16mm Boral Firestop Plasterboard - 1
bottom layer and 2 top layers for furred
system or 3 layers for direct fixed system.
Primary System (furred): Top 2 layers of 16mm
Boral Firestop Plasterboard fixed to a
supporting framework of timber or steel at
600mm maximum centres. Firestop is fixed
across supporting members with all end joints
on frame, or dry back-blocked or screw
fastened to previous layer. Stagger all joints
min. 200mm.

ceiling under not to exceed
12 kg/m2 for direct fixed system or
4.95kg/m2 for furred system.
human access or for construction
and/or maintenance loadings.
System provides 90 mins.
protection to loaded steel or
timber beams above ceiling.
Secondary System (furred): Bottom layer of

16mm Boral Firestop Plasterboard fixed to
Rondo furring channel at 600mm maximum
centres. Firestop is fixed across supporting
member with all end joints fixed on frame or
dry back-blocked.
range of 0o - 70o from the horizontal or to a
minimum radius of 6000mm - brace as
required. Flooring over; Concrete Slab or
minimum 12mm plywood, timber or particle
board fixed direct to frame. Roofing over;
Concrete Slab, Tile, Aluminium or Steel
profiled section fixed to battens or frame.
Acoustic ceiling suspended from clips screwed
to furring channel.
Refer to Boral Plasterboard Sales Offices for
additional details.
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System
No.

Fire-Rating
FRL (mins)
(Test Ref.)
CS6
2 Hour
120/120/120
incipient spread
of fire
CSIRO Opinion
FC0-0730
OR
OR
Suspended Systems
OR
OR

configurations using 4 layers (2 bottom & 2
top) of 16mm Boral Firestop Plasterboard fixed
as a Suspended, Direct Fixed or Furred
System.
Primary System: Top 2 layers of 16mm Boral
layer. Stagger all joints min. 200mm.
600mm max.centres - or - Fixed at 600mm
Secondary System: Bottom 2 layers of 16mm
Boral Firestop Plasterboard fixed to Rondo
furring channel or resilient channel at 600mm
max. centres. Firestop is fixed across
supporting member with all end joints fixed on
frame dry back-blocked or screw laminated to
min. radius of 6000mm - brace as required.
Flooring over; Concrete Slab or min. 12mm
plywood, timber or particle board fixed direct
to frame. Roofing over; Concrete Slab, Tile,
Aluminium or Steel profiled section fixed to
battens or frame.
System provides 120 mins. protection to
loaded steel or timber beams above ceiling.
further details.

System
No.
Fire-Rating
FRL (mins)
17
(Test Ref.)
CS22
2 Hour
120/120/120
90 mins resistance
to incipient spread
of fire
OR
OR
CSIRO Opinion
FC0-1658
Suspended Systems
OR
OR

steel at 600mm max. centres. Firestop is across
frame, or dry back-blocked or screw fastened to
600mm max. centres - or - Fixed at 600mm
radius of 6000mm - brace as required. Flooring
over; Concrete Slab or min. 12mm plywood,
Roofing over; Concrete Slab, Tile, Aluminium
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System
No.

Fire-Rating
FRL (mins)
(Test Ref.)
CS7

Ceiling System
2 Hour
120/120/120
System is designed for fixing a suspended

acoustic ceiling from a fire-rated ceiling above.
Fire-rated ceiling is a direct fix ceiling system
to timber or steel beams or purlins using 4
layers (2 bottom & 2 Top) of 16mm Boral
Firestop Plasterboard.

incipient spread
of fire
CSIRO Opinion
FCO-0605
Primary System: Top 2 layers of 16mm Boral

layer. Stagger all joints min. 200mm.
Secondary System: Bottom 2 layers of 16mm
Boral Firestop Plasterboard fixed to Rondo
furring channel at 600mm max. centres.
Firestop is fixed across supporting member
with all end joints fixed on frame, or dry backblocked or screw laminated to previous layer.
Stagger all joints min. 200mm.
ceiling under not to exceed
4.95kg/m2
human access or for construction
and/or maintenance loadings.

min. radius of 6000mm - brace as required.
Flooring over; Concrete Slab or min. 12mm
plywood, timber or particle board fixed direct
to frame. Roofing over; Concrete Slab, Tile,
Aluminium or Steel profiled section fixed to
battens or frame. Acoustic ceiling suspended
from clips screwed to furring channel.
System provides 120 mins. protection to
loaded steel or timber beams above fire-rated
ceiling.
additional details.
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Standard Construction
35mm min.
Roofing or floor
Steel or timber floor

or ceiling framing
member with or
without steel battens
@ 600mm max.
centres
OR
1, 2 or 3 Layers of Boral
as required
1, 2 or 3 layers of Boral Firestop

Plasterboard fixed transverse to
framing @ 600mm max.centres.
All joints staggered min. 200mm.
Timber or steel roof or floor

framing @ 600mm max. centres
End joints formed on framing members

and staggered, otherwise end joints on
first layer must be back blocked. Where
applicable, second and third layers
should be screw laminated to previous
layer @ 200mm max. centres.
200mm
150mm
Screws 10mm to
16mm from edges
Tape and finish face layer

only - with selected Boral
Plasterboard system
Plasterboard fasteners to be 200mm max. centres in field

and 150mm max. centres on end joints - staggered.
Refer to Page 4 for fastener details.
Note: Systems using 1, 2 or 3 layers of Boral Firestop Plasterboard provide varying FRL and Acoustic
ratings. Refer to the "System Selector Table" on Page 8 for selection of the required system.
20

35mm min.
Roofing or floor

or ceiling frame
Rondo P.N. 226 Clip @

600mm max. centres fastened
to steel framing member with
min. two 10 x 16 Type D
screws or equivalent
Rondo P.N. 226 or 394 Clip @

to timber framing member with
min. two 2.8 x 30 plasterboard
nails or equivalent
OR
Rondo P.N. 129 Furring

Channel @ 600mm
max. centres
1, 2 or 3 Layers of Boral
as required

Plasterboard fixed transverse to
Furring Channels @ 600mm max.centres.
All joints staggered min. 200mm.
Rondo P.N. 129

Furring Channel
@ 600mm max.
centres
Timber or steel roof or floor

framing @ 1200mm max. centres
End joints formed on Furring Channels

and staggered, otherwise end joints on
first layer must be back blocked. Where
applicable, second and third layers
should be screw laminated to previous
layer @ 200mm max. centres.
Rondo P.N. 237, 226 or 394

Clip @ 1200mm max. centres
200mm
150mm
Screws 10mm to
16mm from edges

Plasterboard system

ratings. Refer to the "System Selector Table" on Page 8 for selection of the required system.
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Suspended Systems
Rondo P.N. 247
Suspension Bracket
anchored to concrete
soffit to engineers detail
Rondo P.N. 274 Suspension Bracket fastened

to steel member with min. two 10 x 16 Type D
Rondo P.N. 121

Suspension Rods @
1200mm max. centres
35mm min.

or ceiling frame
OR
Rondo P.N. 274 Suspension

Bracket fastened to timber
framing with min. two
2.8 x 30 plasterboard nails
or equivalent
OR
Rondo P.N. 2534 Clip

Channel @ 600mm
max. centres
Rondo P.N. 128 Top

Cross Rail @ 1200mm
max. centres
1, 2 or 3 layers of Boral
as required

Plasterboard fixed transverse to Furring
Channels @ 600mm max.centres. All
joints staggered min. 200mm.
Roofing or floor
Rondo P.N. 139 Joiner
End joints formed on Furring Channels and

staggered, otherwise end joints on first layer
must be back blocked. Where applicable,
second and third layers should be screw
laminated to previous layer @ 200mm
max. centres.
Rondo P.N. 121

Suspension Rods
@ 1200 mm max.
centres
1200mm max.
Rondo P.N. 2534
Suspension Clip
1200mm max.
Rondo P.N. 139
Joiner Clip
Rondo P.N. 128 Top

Cross Rail @ 1200mm
max. centres
Channel @ 600mm max.
centres
200mm
150mm
Screws 10mm to
16mm from edges

Plasterboard system

ratings. Refer to the "System Selector Table" on Page 8 for selection of the required system. Refer to
Rondo catalogue - "Suspended Grid Design".
22
Acoustic Suspended Ceilings

Note: In each of the following acoustic suspended systems, suspension rod bracket fastening must be
capable of supporting a weight of 143kg plus the self load of the system and pressure loads.
Rondo P.N. 394 Clip @ 1200mm

max. centres fastened to steel
framing member
0o to 70o
35mm min.
Timber or steel framing member

2 x 16mm or 3 x 13mm Boral
Rondo P.N. 129 Furring Channel

Rondo P.N. 247 Suspension Bracket

screw fixed to framing with 12 x 75
type 17 roofing screw
2 x 16mm or 3 x 13mm Boral

screw fixed to Furring Channel with
12 x 50 type 17 roofing screw
Roofing or floor
Direct
Fastened
Furred
Suspension Rods @ 1200mm

max.centres
Acoustic ceiling total mass not to
exceed 12Kg/m2 for direct fastened
system
Acoustic ceiling total mass

not to exceed 4.95Kg/m2 for
furred system
FRL 60/60/60 - System CS12
Rondo P.N. 237 Clips @1200mm

max. centres fixed to joist or purlin
with 12 x 60 type 17 roofing screw
35mm min.
0o to 70o
Roofing or floor
Timber or steel framing member
3 x 16mm Boral Firestop
Plasterboard
2 x 16mm Boral Firestop Plasterboard


screw fixed to framing with 12 x 75
type 17 roofing screw

Furred
Direct
Fastened

screw fixed to furring channel with
12 x 40 type 17 roofing screw
Suspension Rods @ 1200mm

max.centres
2
exceed 12Kg/m for direct fastened
system

exceed 4.95Kg/m2 for furred system
FRL 90/90/90 - System CS8
23
Cable and Loaded Penetrations

Roofing or floor
Batten as required
Framing Member
Cable
Rondo P.N. 121 Suspension Rod
Fyre Spring by Promat

Fyreguard. Refer to Promat
Fyreguard Pty Ltd. for details.
Rondo P.N. 2534 Suspension Clip

Rondo P.N. 128 Top Cross Rail

Plasterboard as required
Promaseal Fire Mastic by

Promat Fyreguard
Cable Penetration Detail
Roofing or floor
Batten as required
Framing Member
Two 100 x 100mm pieces of

16mm Boral Firestop with
lower piece slotted for cable
Cable
Cable set in Boral Cornice

Adhesive or approved
fire-rated sealant

Alternative Cable Penetration Detail
Roofing or flooring
Batten
Framing member
Steel Suspension Rod and Bracket
to engineers details

Rod set in Boral Cornice Adhesive
or approved fire-rated sealant

1, 2 or 3 Layers of Boral Firestop

6-10mm gap
Typical Loaded Penetration Details
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Pipe Penetrations
Roofing or flooring
Batten
Cage by Promat Fyreguard

(refer to Promat Fyreguard tests)
50 x 20mm Promaseal IBS
by Promat Fyreguard
Framing member

Promaseal Fire Mastic

by Promat Fyreguard

520mm
13mm max.
15mm min.
View AA
1 or 2 layers of Boral Firestop
100mm max. diam. Copper Pipe
Typical Copper Pipe Penetration Detail - FRL 30/30/30 and FRL 60/60/60
Roofing or flooring
Batten
Framing member
uPVC Pipe independently supported

above ceiling

Steel Toggle Bolt

Retrofit Fyre Collar by Promat Fyreguard.
Refer to Promat Fyreguard Pty Ltd.
for details.

Typical PVC Pipe Penetration Detail
Roofing or flooring
Batten
Framing member

Water pipe independently supported

above ceiling

Approved fire grade sealant

Sprinkler head
Typical Sprinkler Pipe Penetration Detail
25
Ceilings to a Radius
Roofing or flooring
Batten as required
Framing member
Rondo P.N. 274
Suspension Bracket
Rondo P.N. 121
Suspension Rod
Suitable screw to prevent

suspension clip sliding up
Top Cross Rail
Rondo P.N. 2534

Suspension Clip
Rondo P.N. 129

Furring Channel
Taped Joint
Rondo P.N. 139

Joiner riveted to
Top Cross Rail
6-10mm
ius
. rad
min erboard
mm
st
6000 e of pla
c
to fa
Caulk all perimeter junctions

with Boral Cornice Adhesive
Rondo P.N. 128 Top

Cross Rail or steel
angle by others rolled
to required radius
as required
26
Change of Pitch
Roofing or flooring
Batten as required
Framing member
Rondo P.N. 121
Suspension Rod @
1200mm centres max.
Rondo P.N. 274

Suspension Bracket
Angle Cleat
Rondo P.N. 2534

Suspension Clip
Continuous Angle 0.75

B.M.T. Galv. M.S. 50mm
min. leg length
Rondo P.N. 128 Top

Cross Rail
20mm max.
600mm
max.

Channel

pop riveted to Top
Cross Rail
Cornice Adhesive
as required
Tape and set joint

0-90
Detail A
Roofing or flooring
Batten as required
Framing member
Rondo P.N. 274

Suspension Bracket
Rondo P.N. 2534

Suspension Clip
Rondo P.N. 121

Suspension Rod @
1200mm centres max.
Rondo P.N. 128 Top

Cross Rail
Angle Cleat

pop riveted to Top
Cross Rail
0-90

min. leg length

Channel
as required
Cornice Adhesive
600mm
max.
20mm max.
Tape and set joint
Detail B
Roofing or flooring
Batten as required
Framing member
Suitable screw on high
side of each clip to
prevent suspension clip
sliding up Top Cross Rail
Rondo P.N. 274

Suspension Bracket
Rondo P.N. 121
Suspension Rod @
1200mm centres max.
Rondo P.N. 2534
Suspension Clip
20mm
max.
20mm
max.
Rondo P.N. 128 Top

Cross Rail
Angle Cleat
min. leg length

riveted to Top Cross Rail

Channel
0-180
Tape and set joint
Detail C
as required
Cornice Adhesive
27
Bulkheads
Roofing or flooring
Framing Member
Rondo P.N. 274

Suspension Bracket
Rondo P.N.121
Suspension Rod
Rondo P.N. 139 Joiner pop

rivetted to Top Cross Rail
Additional Rondo P.N.121

Suspension Rod
Rondo P.N. 2534

Suspension Clip

25 x 25 x 0.75mm BMT
Galvanised Angle pop
rivetted to Top Cross Rail
50mm x 50mm x 0.75mm

Galvanised Steel Angle
Rondo P.N. 128

Top Cross Rail
as required
600mm
max. drop
Rondo P.N. 129

Furring Channel
Corner Bead if Required
Typical Bulkhead - Detail A
Roofing or flooring
Framing Member
Bracket
Rondo P.N. 121
Suspension Rod
Additional Rondo P.N. 121
Suspension Rod
75 x 75 x 0.75mm BMT
Continuous Galvanised
Steel Angle
Rondo P.N. 128

Top Cross Rail
600mm
max. drop
Rondo P.N. 129

Furring Channel
as required
Corner Bead if Required
Typical Bulkhead - Detail B
28
Bulkheads
Skylight Dome
Skylight Framing
Flashing
Upstand Framing
Roofing as required
Timber or Steel Stud

Frame @ 600mm
centres
Roof Battens
Framing Member
Rondo P.N. 274
Suspension Bracket
Rondo P.N. 121

Suspension Rod
600mm
max. drop
as required
Rondo P.N. 2534

Suspension Clip
50 x 50 x 0.75mm
continuous galv.
Steel Angle
Rondo P.N. 128

Top Cross Rail
Rondo P.N. 139
Joiner
Rondo P.N. 129
Furring Channel
as required
600mm max. centres
Typical Bulkhead/Lightwell Detail
External Corner Bead

if required
29
Light Recess
Flooring or Roof
Framing Member
Rondo P.N. 121
Suspension Rod
spaced to support
any additional mass
due to light fitting
Rondo P.N. 274

Suspension Bracket
450mm
100mm
Rondo P.N. 302

Light Stirrup
Rondo P.N. 2534

Suspension Clip
Light Fitting Box
Rondo P.N. 129

Furring Channel
Rondo P.N. 128

Top Cross Rail
as required
Support Mounting
Typical Light Recess - Detail A
50mm x 50mm x 0.75mm

Galvanised Steel Angles
Timber Floor
Floor Joist
Trimmer
Trimmer
as required
Light Fitting
Typical Light Recess - Detail B
Floor or Ceiling
Structure
Rondo P.N. 121
Suspension Rod
spaced to support
any additional mass
due to light fitting
Rondo P.N. 274

Suspension Bracket
75 x75 x 0.75mm
Galv. Steel Angle
100mm
64CS Stud Frame

@ 600mm centres
Rondo P.N. 2534

Suspension Clip
Rondo P.N. 128

Top Cross Rail
50 x 50 x 0.75mm
Angle fixed to Stud
and Top Cross Rail
Rondo P.N. 129

Furring Channel
Rondo P.N. 139

Joiner
as required
Additional Rondo
P.N. 121 Suspension
Rod
Light Fitting Box

50 x 50 x 0.75mm
Galv. Steel Angle
Typical Light Recess - Detail C
Support Mounting
30
Access Hatch
Additional Top
Cross Rail
Rondo P.N. 129

Furring Channel
670mm lengths of
Top Cross Rail
Ceiling Furring
Channel
A
750mm
900mm
540mm
400mm
50
mm
50
mm
600mm
2 x 13mm Boral

Section B-B
390mm
50
mm
300mm
450mm
670mm
Section A-A
Typical Access Hatch - Detail A
50
mm
31
Access Hatch
Roofing or flooring
Batten as required
Framing member
as required
Rondo P.N. 274

Suspension Bracket
FRL 30/30/30 and FRL 60/60/60:

1 layer 16mm Boral Firestop Plasterboard
FRL 90/90/90 and FRL 120/120/120:
2 layers 16mm Boral Firestop Plasterboard
10 x 38 Type L screws
Rondo P.N. 121

Suspension Rod @
1200mm centres max.
Rondo P.N. 2534

Suspension Clip
Roofing or flooring
Framing member
Rondo P.N. 128 Top
Cross Rail
Frame around opening

with 25mm x 25mm x 0.75
Galvanised Steel Angle

Rondo P.N. 129
Furring Channel
as required
3mm gap
External Corner
Beads if required
Max. 500 x 500

Panel
Typical Access Hatch - Detail B
Roofing or flooring
Rondo P.N. 274

Suspension Bracket
Framing member
Rondo P.N. 121

Suspension Rod @
1200mm centres max.
75mm x 1mm thick Steel

Section spot welded to
Angles @ 200mm max.
centres
Access Hatch framed

with Rondo 64CT Track
or Timber Section min.
100mm x 50mm fixed
to ceiling /roof framing
Type S screws @ 200mm

centres securing Access Hatch
Assembly to 64mm Track Section
Rondo P.N. 2534

Suspension Clip
Promat Fyreguard Access

Hatch max. 500 x 700mm
Rondo P.N. 128
Top Cross Rail
64mm Track Section

framing opening fixed to
Furring Channel with
25mm Type S screws
@ 200mm centres
Rondo P.N. 139

Joiner
Type S screws @ 200mm

centres securing
Plasterboard to 64mm
Track Section
FRL 30/30/30:1 x 16mm Boral
FRL 60/60/60:2 x 16mm Boral
Promat Fyreguard Access

Hatch max. 500 x 700mm
Rondo P.N. 129
Furring Channel
Typical Access Hatch - Detail C (for up to FRL 60/60/60)
Refer to Promat Fyreguard Pty. Ltd. for installation details.
Corner bead
32
Beam Protection
Roofing or Flooring
Framing member
Steel Beam
Rondo P.N. 226
or 394 Direct Fixing
Clip
Rondo P.N. 129
Furring Channel
50 x 50 x 0.75mm or
75 x 75 x 0.75mm
continuous Galv.
Steel Angles as
required
1, 2 or 3 layers of
Boral Firestop
Plasterboard as
required
1, 2 or 3 layers of
Boral Firestop
Plasterboard as
required
Corner Bead
if required
50 x 50 x 0.75mm
continuous Galv.
Steel Angles
Note: Vertical plasterboard fixed as per ceiling
Furring Channel
Stirrups @ 600mm
centres
Typical Steel Beam Protection Detail
Roofing or Flooring
Rondo P.N. 129

Furring Channel
Rondo P.N. 226 or

394 Direct Fixing
Clip
Framing members
@ 600mm centres
Steel Beam
1, 2 or 3 layers of
Boral Firestop
Plasterboard as
required
50 x 50 x 0.75mm or
75 x 75 x 0.75mm
continuous Galv.
Steel Angles as
required
Corner Beads
if required
1, 2 or 3 layers of
Boral Firestop
Plasterboard as
required
Furring Channel
Stirrups @ 600mm
centres
Type S screws as required

Typical Steel Beam Protection Detail - Perspective View
50 x 50 x 0.75mm
continuous Galv.
Steel Angles
33
Beam Protection
Timber Floor
Framing member
Timber Beam
Rondo P.N. 226 or
394 Direct Fixing
Clip
50 x 50 x 0.75mm or
75 x 75 x 0.75mm
continuous Galv.
Steel Angles as
required
Rondo P.N. 129

Furring Channel
1, 2 or 3 layers of
Boral Firestop
Plasterboard as
required
1, 2 or 3 layers of
Boral Firestop
Plasterboard as
required - max.
span of 600mm for
ceiling layers
Corner Bead
if required
Plasterboard Nails
as required @
200mm centres
50mm
min.
Typical Timber Beam Protection - Furred System
Type S screws as required

Framing members
@ max. 600mm
centres
Roofing or Flooring
Rondo P.N. 226 or
394 Direct Fixing
Clip
1, 2 or 3 layers of
Boral Firestop
Plasterboard as
required
Rondo P.N. 129

Furring Channel
50 x 50 x 0.75mm or
75 x 75 x 0.75mm
continuous Galv.
Steel Angles as
required
Corner Beads
if required
1, 2 or 3 layers of
Boral Firestop
Plasterboard as
required
Timber Beam
Plasterboard Nails as required
@ 200mm centres
Typical Timber Beam Protection - Perspective View - Furred System
34
Beam Protection
Timber Floor
Framing member
Timber Beam of
not less than
500kg/m3 average
density
50 x 50 x 0.75mm
or 75 x 75 x 0.75mm
continuous Galv.
Steel Angles as
required
1, 2 or 3 layers of
Boral Firestop
Plasterboard as
required
1, 2 or 3 layers of
Boral Firestop
Plasterboard as
required - max.
span of 600mm for
ceiling layers
Corner Bead
if required
Plasterboard Nails
as required @
200mm centres
50mm
min.
Typical Timber Beam Protection - Direct Fixed System
Framing members
@ max. 600mm
centres
Roofing or Flooring
1, 2 or 3 layers of
Boral Firestop
Plasterboard as
required
50 x 50 x 0.75mm or
75 x 75 x 0.75mm
continuous Galv.
Steel Angles as
required
Corner Beads
if required
1, 2 or 3 layers of
Boral Firestop
Plasterboard as
required
Plasterboard Nails as required

@ 200mm centres
Typical Timber Beam Protection - Perspective View - Direct Fixed System
Timber Beam of
not less than
500kg/m3 average
density
35
Joints
Roofing or flooring
Framing member

Minimum 6 x 50 Type L screws to

one side only @ 200mm max. centres

120mm

100mm max.
50mm
20
mm
Rondo P.N. 128 or 127 Top Cross Rail
FRL 30/30/30: 1 x 16mm Boral

FRL 60/60/60 and FRL 90/90/90:
Plasterboard.

20mm max.
View parallel to
Furring Channel
Rondo P.N. P35 Expansion Joint

Bead if required
FRL 30/30/30: 1 x 16mm Boral

FRL 60/60/60 and FRL 90/90/90:
Plasterboard.

120mm
50mm
20
mm
Rondo P.N. 128 or 127 Top Cross Rail


20mm max.
View perpendicular
to Furring Channel
Typical Movement Joint Detail
Type L screws @ 200mm centres
Framing

Approved fire grade sealant
10-12
mm
Note: 1. Locate joint centrally between framing members when parallel to framing.
2. Minimum of one layer of Boral Firestop Plasterboard continuous over joint.
3. Ensure single layer system is back blocked.
Typical Control Joint Detail
36
Perimeter Details
Roofing or flooring
Batten as required
Framing member

Continuous Rondo P.N. 553 Angle

or Steel Stud fastened to wall
6-10
mm
100mm
max.
Approved Sealant
100mm
max.
6-10
mm
Boral Cornice Adhesive
Plasterboard Cornice or taped

square set finish
Alternative Detail
Typical Perimeter Detail - FRL 30/30/30
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Perimeter Details
Roofing or flooring
Batten as required
Framing member


6-10
mm

100mm
max.

2 or 3 layers of Boral Firestop
Boral Cornice Adhesive or Ceramic

Fibre Blanket or approved sealant
Plasterboard Cornice or taped

square set finish
See Alternative
Details below
Rondo P.N. 554 Angle

2 or 3 layers of Boral
as required
6-10mm
22mm Promaseal IBS

by Promat Fyreguard
Rondo P.N. DU05

Wall Trim
10mm
Wall Trim
Framing
25 x 25mm fillet of
Cornice Adhesive
Shadowline Trim
Top Plate 45mm thick

2 or 3 layers of Boral
as required
100mm
max.
3-10mm
6-10
mm
16mm max.
5mm max.
o/hang
Plasterboard Cornice
Rondo P.N. P50

Shadowline Trim
90mm Plasterboard
Cornice
25 x 25mm fillet of
Cornice Adhesive
10mm Boral Standard

Core Plasterboard
Detail A
Detail B
Cornice Adhesive
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Perimeter Details
Roofing or flooring
Framing member

600mm max.

6-10mm

Approved fire-rated sealant
Optional Plasterboard Cornice

or taped square set finish
100mm max.
6-10mm
Framing
Cornice Adhesive
Plasterboard Cornice or
taped square set finish
Alternative Detail
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Introduction
General Construction Details
Boral Plasterboard Non Fire-Rated Ceiling

Systems provide a variety of application
configurations using 1 layer of 10mm or 13mm
Boral Plasterboard Standard Core or 10mm Boral
Unispan fixed as a Suspended, Direct Fixed or
Furred System.
Note:
These ceiling construction details are not
suitable for external ceilings.
Thermal or acoustic insulation (max. 3kg/m2)
may be placed above ceiling.
Movement joints should be put at building

construction joint locations. Control joints should
be spaced at not more than 12 metre max. centres
in either direction or 15 metre centres where there
is perimeter relief.
Early Fire Hazard Properties

Boral Plasterboard Standard Core, tested for early
fire hazard properties in accordance with
Australian Standard 1530.3 - 1982, recorded the
following results:
Ignitability (0-20) -14; Smoke Developed (0-10) -2;
Spread of Flame (0-10) -0; Heat Evolved (0-10) -1.
Component Mass
One layer of 10mm Boral Standard Core

6.5kg/m2;
One layer of 13mm Boral Standard Core
8.5kg/m2;
One layer of 10mm Boral Unispan
6.7kg/m2;
Rondo Furring Channel Part No. 129 has a
mass of approximately 0.5kg/m;
Rondo Top Cross Rail Part No. 128 has a
mass of approximately 0.7kg/m.
Systems Mass
The following table shows mass calculations
based on the above approximations:
Plasterboard
Plasterboard
Suspension
Layers
Mass
System Mass*
6.5kg/m2
1 x 10mm
8.5kg/m2
2
1 x 13mm
8.5kg/m
10.5kg/m2
2
1 x 10mm Unispan
6.7kg/m
8.7kg/m2
Where necessary specify a furred system to

minimise the risk of ceiling damage due to frame
movement caused by structural, thermal and
seasoning effects.
Caution:
Boral Plasterboard ceiling systems are not
designed to support the weight of maintenance
Materials
10mm or 13mm Boral Plasterboard Standard

Core or 10mm Boral Unispan.
Boral Plasterboard Jointing Compound (as
preferred from the Boral Plasterboard
Jointing Compound range).
Boral Plasterboard Cornice 55mm, 75mm &
90mm if required, applied using Boral
Plasterboard Cornice Adhesive or Cornice
Adhesive Mid Set.
Boral Plasterboard Stud Adhesive.
Perforated paper tape.
An approved caulking compound for
caulking gaps at ceiling perimeters.
Screws and nails as specified.
Rivets (all steel).
Refer to Safety Data Sheets (available from Boral

Plasterboard Sales Offices) or the container
labelling, when handling relevant products.
All materials must be carefully stored and
protected on the construction site. Damaged
plasterboard sheets and accessory materials must
not be used. Plasterboard is to be stacked flat and
protected from moisture and must not be used
where it will be exposed to excessive moisture.

* The suspension system mass is approximate
only and based on a Rondo steel suspension
system with Top Cross Rails @ 1200mm centres,
Furring Channels @ 600mm max. centres
(450mm max. centres for 10mm Standard Core
Plasterboard) and an average drop.
Decoration
The ceiling system is flush jointed to provide a
smooth, continuous surface ideal for all forms of
decoration. Care must be taken to apply paint or
other finishes strictly in accordance with the
Manufacturers instructions.
Manufactured by Rondo Building Services Ltd.

and marketed by Boral Plasterboard:
129
127
139
237, 226, 394
247 or 274
121
2534
P32
553
554
P35
- Furring Channel
- Top Cross Rail
- Joiner to Top Cross Rail
- Direct Fixing Clips
- Suspension Bracket
- Suspension Rod
- Adjustable Suspension Clip
- Corner Bead
- Rondo Control Joint
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Fasteners

Nails - Timber Frame
Layers of
Plasterboard Smooth Shank Annular Ring
Gold
Shank and
x Thickness
Passivated
Uninail
Galvanised
2.8mm
Diameter
40mm
30mm
40mm
30mm
30mm
30mm
30mm
30mm
40mm
30mm
40mm
30mm
1 = Softwood
2 = Hardwood
1 x 10mm
1 x 13mm
Layers of
Screws - Timber Frame Screws - Steel Frame
Plasterboard
Type W
Type S or Type D
x Thickness
1 x 10mm
1 x 13mm
6 - 9 x 32mm
6 - 9 x 32mm
6 - 18 x 25mm*
6 - 18 x 25mm*

(min. gauge) - (threads/inch 1) x (min. length).
* For ease of construction with framing steel gauges
of less than 0.8mm BMT, use 30mm minimum
length screws.
Installation
Furring channel and framing supports to be taken
to and provided within 50mm of ceiling perimeter
- min 15mm end clearance to walls.
Suspension Systems
Attach suspension rods to suspension rod

brackets that are anchored to structural
framing or concrete soffit, at typically
1200mm centres in each direction.
Note: Each suspension rod bracket fastening
must be capable of supporting a weight of
143kg plus the self load of the system and
pressure loads.
Attach suspension clips to top cross rails,
and fit suspension clips to rods. Adjust the
rails to a true and level plane.
Position furring channels at 600mm
maximum centres (see note) and attach to
top cross rails with a locking clip at each
intersection.
Join lengths of furring channel with furring
channel joiners, ensuring the joins are
staggered.
Extra suspension components must be
provided to support light fittings, bulkheads
and other fixtures. Spans and spacings may

Position furring channels at 600mm maximum
centres (see note) and attach channels to
structural framing with direct fixing clips at
typically 1200mm centres, or to concrete soffit
with anchor clips fastened to soffit at typically
1200mm centres. Ensure that furring channels are
fixed to a true and level plane. Longer spans may
be used - refer to Manufacturer's details.
Where fixing direct to timber or steel framing

without furring channel, framework should not
exceed 600mm spacing (see note). Spans and
spacings may be reduced if required.
Note: Furring channel spacing to be 450mm for
10mm Standard Core Plasterboard.
Plasterboard Application
Plasterboard may be fixed with nails, screws

or a combination of adhesive and fasteners.
A combination of adhesive and fasteners is
the preferred method for general application.
Fix Boral Plasterboard across the Furring
Channel, Timber or Steel framing.
Butt or end joints not formed on framing
members should be back-blocked as
described under "Back-blocking".
Tape and finish with preferred Boral
Plasterboard jointing system.
Adhesive/ Fastener Fixing
Apply Boral Plasterboard Stud Adhesive to
framing members in daubs measuring
25mm diameter by 15mm high.
Space daubs of adhesive at 230mm
maximum centres.
Keep daubs approximately 200mm away
from the edges of the sheets and the nail or
screw fixing points.
Under slow-drying conditions, keep Boral
Plasterboard sheets firm against the
adhesive daubs for at least 48 hours. Use
temporary blocks fastened through
plasterboard to framing members.
Be sure to fix Boral Plasterboard within
thirty minutes of applying adhesive. This will
avoid skin forming on the adhesive.
For the number of nails or screws required, and
their fixing points, refer to the following tables
and illustrations.
Adhesive and Fastener Layout
Plasterboard
Width
Conventional
Spacing
1/3 Spacing
900mm
1200mm
1350mm
FAF/FAF
FAAF/FAAF
FAAF/FAAF
FAFAF
FAFAFAF
FAFAFAF
F = Nail or Screw
A = Adhesive
F/F = 2 Nails or 1 Screw
All Mechanical Fixing Layout

Minimum Fixing Points per Sheet Width
Plasterboard
Width
Single
Nails
Double Nails or
Single Screws
900mm
1200mm
1350mm
6
7
8
4
5
6
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Daubs of adhesive 200mm

from edge of sheets
4 daubs of adhesive, 25mm dia. x 15mm high,

for sheets 1200mm and 1350mm wide
Centre line of sheet
200mm
CL
200mm
CL
50-75mm
CL
Adhesive Fixing
Fixing With Nails Only

This method normally applies where adhesive
cannot be used - e.g., over existing linings or over
a water vapour barrier.
Keep Boral Plasterboard sheets in firm

contact with framing member while nails are
being driven.
Drive nail heads slightly below the surface of
the sheet without puncturing the face
linerboard.
Along the perimeter of sheets, space nails at
between 10mm minimum and 16mm
maximum away from the edges and ends of
the sheet.
Skew-nailing is not permitted.
For single nailing, space nails at 200mm

maximum centres. For double nailing, space nails
at 300mm maximum centres with single nails or
single screws at perimeter only.
Double Nailing Only:

50mm - 75mm apart at
300mm max. centres
Centre line of sheets
Fixing With Screws Only

Space screws at 300mm maximum centres in field
of board and 200mm maximum centres on end
joints (staggered). Space screws at 10mm - 16mm
from the edges and ends.
When screw-fixing single layers of Boral
Plasterboard sheets:
Hold plasterboard sheets firmly in place
against the framing members while driving
in the screws.
Adjust screw gun correctly so as to drive the
screw heads below the surface of the sheet
without puncturing the face linerboard.
Press tip of screw firmly into the face
linerboard before driving it home.
Always drive screws with the shank at right
angles to the face of the sheets.
Wherever possible always start from the
centre of the sheet towards the outer edges.
Position screws on adjacent edges opposite
each other.
Screws Only:
300mm max. centres
Single Nailing Only:

200mm max. centres
CL
CL
CL
Along perimeter of sheet, single

nails or single screws only at
10mm - 16mm from edge
Stagger butt joints

between framing
Screw or Nail Fixing
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Back-blocking
Back-blocking is a mandatory fixing requirement
where specified in the Australian Standard
AS/NZS 2589.1:1997.
Failure to provide back-blocking installed as per
AS/NZS 2589.1:1997 may result in liability for any
associated costs relating to maintenance and/or
rectification caused by jointing defects.
Back-blocking substantially reduces call-backs, in
particular for cracking and peaking joints.
Recessed Joints in Ceilings

Any area containing three or more recessed joints
must be back-blocked as follows (see Figure 1):
Cut back-blocking pieces from Boral
Plasterboard sheet to sizes no less than
loosely between the framing members.
Prepare Boral Plasterboard Cornice Adhesive
in a clean container with sufficient water to
make a stiff paste of smooth consistency.
Apply adhesive over the full face of the backblocking pieces using a notched spreader to
form beads of 6mm x 6mm at approximately
20mm centres and at right angles to the
joint.
the sheet's edge.
Fix the next sheets immediately after the
blocks are in place.
Back-blocking Ceilings Under Floors and

Low-Pitched Roofs
This can be carried out from the floor below, one
step at a time as follows (see Figure 2):
Fix the first Boral Plasterboard sheet.
Cut the next sheet.
Apply Boral Plasterboard Cornice Adhesive
to back-blocks and place them between
framing members along the full length of the
sheet already fixed.
Immediately after all blocks are in place,
install the next sheet.
Continue as above across the entire ceiling
area.
When complete, and the adhesive has
thoroughly set, apply the flush-jointing.
Ceiling joist or bottom chord

of roof truss
Back-blocks in place
Boral Plasterboard ceiling
Back-blocks in ceilings may be cemented into

position from within the roof cavity using a more
fluid adhesive mix and pouring it onto the top of
the ceiling join before seating the back-blocks
onto the adhesive.
Back-blocking pieces
of Boral Plasterboard
sheet 200mm wide
min. glued with
Cornice Adhesive
Wall
Figure 2.
Back-blocking Butt Joints

Back-block butt joints as follows (see Figure 3):
Fix ceiling sheets with ends butted neatly
together. The butt joint should fall within
50mm of the mid-span point between
framing members.
Use battens and packers to support and
deflect the sheet ends upwards about 2mm.
Roof truss
Boral Plasterboard
ceiling
Figure 1.
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Architectural Specification
Rafter or joist
Back-block
Temporary battens
Plasterboard
Cornice adhesive
Packing strip
Temporary nailing
Figure 3.
Back-blocking Dos & Don'ts
Boral Plasterboard Ceilings shown in the relevant

drawings shall consist of materials supplied by
Boral Plasterboard, fixed and finished in
accordance with the instructions contained in
Boral Plasterboard Technical Manuals and in
TecSYS - a comprehensive technical catalogue on
CD-ROM (see back cover for details).
Back-blocking must be installed at the fixing

stage.
Joints must not be set prior to backblocking.
Do not use plaster in its advanced setting
state or any dry mix compound for backblocking. Dry or partly dry compounds
combined with ceiling temperatures may
cause premature dry-out and reduced bond.
Ensure back-blocking is completely dry prior
to the taping process.
Do not use stud adhesive for back-blocking.
Back-blocking strips should not be tight
between framing members.
As drawings are updated from time to time, users

are advised to check drawing currency before
adopting the procedures and details noted
thereon.
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System
No.
System Selector
Fire-Rating
FRL (mins)
(Test Ref.)
CS18 Non Fire

Rated
Ceiling
OR
OR
Suspended Systems
OR
OR

configurations using 1 layer of 10mm or 13mm
Boral Plasterboard Standard Core or 10mm
Boral Unispan fixed as a Suspended, Direct
Fixed or Furred System.
1 layer of 10mm or 13mm Boral Plasterboard
Standard Core or 10mm Boral Unispan fixed to
a supporting framework of timber / steel at
600mm (450mm for 10mm Boral Plasterboard
Standard Core) max. centres. - Plasterboard is
fixed across supporting members Longitudinal joints (along recessed edges) and
Butt or End Joints not formed on framing
members should be back blocked - Back blocks
to be laminated with daubs of Cornice
Adhesive - Fixing to framework to be as a
follows: Fixed directly to timber / steel beams
or purlins at 600mm (450mm for 10mm Boral
Plasterboard Standard Core) max. centres - or Fixed to furring channel system at 600mm
max. centres that has been -( a) clipped or
direct fixed to a steel or timber floor / ceiling
frame at 1200mm max. centres - or - (b)
clipped to top cross rails at 1200mm max.
centres supported by suspension rod system
hung from a conc. soffit, steel or timber floor /
ceiling frame.
Flooring over - Concrete Slab or min. 12mm
plywood or particle board fixed direct to frame.
Roofing over -Concrete Slab, Tile, Aluminium
frame.
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35mm min.
Roofing or floor
1 layer of 10mm or 13mm Boral

Standard Core Plasterboard or
10mm Boral Unispan
Back blocks laminated to face sheet with

cornice adhesive on all longitudinal
joints and on butt or end joints
Steel or timber floor or ceiling

framing member with or
without steel battens @ 600mm
max. centres (450mm max.
centres for 10mm Standard
Core Plasterboard).
OR
Note: All joints not formed

on a framing member must
be back blocked
End joints formed on

framing members and
staggered
Timber or steel roof or

floor framing @ 600mm
Core Plasterboard).
200mm
300mm
Screws 10mm to
16mm from edges
Tape and finish with
preferred Boral
Plasterboard system
1 layer of 10mm or 13mm Boral Standard Core

Plasterboard or 10mm Boral Unispan fixed
transverse to ceiling joists.
Screw fastening is illustrated using min. 6 x 32

Type W screws for timber or 6 x 25 Type S or
Type D screws for steel. Screws to be max.
300mm centres in field and 200mm max. centres
on end joints (staggered). Refer to Plasterboard
Application on Page 40 for details of adhesive
or nail fixing.
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35mm min.
Roofing or floor
Rondo P.N. 226 Clip @

to steel framing member with
min. two 10 x 16 Type D
OR

Channel @ 600mm
Core Plasterboard).


or ceiling frame
Rondo P.N. 226 or 394 Clip @

to timber framing member with
min. two 2.8 x 30 plasterboard
nails or equivalent
10mm Boral Unispan

on a Furring Channel must
be back blocked

(450mm max. centres for 10mm
Standard Core Plasterboard).
Timber or steel roof

or floor framing @
1200mm max. centres
End joints formed on Furring

Channels and staggered
Rondo P.N. 226 or 394
Clip @ 1200mm max.
centres
200mm
300mm
Screws 10mm to
16mm from edges

preferred Boral
Plasterboard system
1 layer of 10mm or 13mm Boral Standard

Core Plasterboard or 10mm Boral Unispan
fixed transverse to Furring Channels
Screw fastening is illustrated using min.

6 x 25 Type S or Type D screws. Screws to
be max. 300mm centres in field and 200mm
max. centres on end joints (staggered).
Refer to Plasterboard Application on
Page 40 for details of adhesive or nail fixing.
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Suspended Systems
Rondo P.N. 274 Suspension Bracket fastened
to steel member with min. two 10 x 16 Type D
Rondo P.N. 247

Suspension Bracket
anchored to concrete
soffit to engineers detail
35mm min.
Roofing or floor

or ceiling frame
Rondo P.N. 121

Suspension Rods @
1200mm max. centres
OR
OR
Rondo P.N. 2534 Clip

Channel @ 600mm
Core Plasterboard)
Rondo P.N. 128 Top

Cross Rail @ 1200mm
max. centres

10mm Boral Unispan


on a Furring Channel must
be back blocked
1200mm typical
Rondo P.N. 2534
Suspension Clip

Bracket fastened to timber
framing with min. two
2.8 x 30 plasterboard nails
or equivalent
1200mm typical
Rondo P.N. 139
Joiner

Rods @ 1200 mm typical centres
Rondo P.N. 128 Top

Cross Rail @ 1200mm
typical centres
channel @ 600mm max.
centres (450mm max.
Core Plasterboard)
200mm
300mm

preferred Boral
Plasterboard joining
system
Screws 10mm to
16mm from edges

10mm Boral Unispan fixed
transverse to Furring Channels
Screw fastening is illustrated using min.

6 x 25 Type S or Type D screws. Screws to
be max. 300mm centres in field and 200mm
max. centres on end joints (staggered).
Refer to Plasterboard Application on
Page 40 for details of adhesive or nail fixing.
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Typical Perimeter and Bulkhead Details
Rondo P.N. 129

Furring Channel
Rondo P.N. 127 Top

Cross Rail
Rondo P.N. 2534

Suspension Clip
Rondo P.N. 139

Joiner
Rondo P.N. 121

Suspension Rod
Pop rivet
Boral Plasterboard
Cornice
1 layer of 10mm or 13mm

Boral Plasterboard Standard
Core or 10mm Boral Unispan
as required
Rondo P.N. 127

Top Cross Rail
Continuous
Galvanised
Steel Angle
Rondo P.N. 129

Furring Channel
Pop rivet
Corner Bead
if required
Rondo P.N. 129
Furring Channel
Rondo P.N. 127 Top

Cross Rail

as required
Rondo P.N. 139

Joiner pop
rivetted to
Top Cross Rail
Rondo P.N.121
Suspension Rod
Wall angle trim

as required
Rondo P.N. 127

Top Cross Rail
Typical Perimeter Details
Rondo P.N. 2534

Suspension Clip
Rondo P.N. 129

Furring Channel
Galvanised Angle
pop rivetted to
Top Cross Rail
Corner Bead
if required
as required
Typical Bulkhead Details
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Introduction
Introduction
Installation
The QuietZone systems have been designed to

reduce unwanted noise from specific areas of a
home. There are three QuietZone ceiling
systems designed to suit varying budgets and
design considerations - these three systems are
identified as "Quiet", "Quieter" and "Quietest".
The Boral Acoustic Ceiling Mount is designed for

use in Rondo's Key-Lock Ceiling Suspension
System. Refer to the Rondo catalogue for the
spanning and spacing options for furring channels
and primary rails.
Building a QuietZone ceiling requires a little

more care and attention to detail than standard
systems. Each component in a QuietZone
System must be securely fixed, necessary services
strategically placed and all plasterboard perimeter
edges and openings adequately sealed.
Components
Note: QuietZone is a registered trademark of

Amatek Limited trading as Insulation Solutions.
Direct Fix Application
Furring Channel Clip;

Rubber Element; and
Screw (supplied by others):
- 14-10 x min. 65 mm Type 17 roof screw
into timber;
- 12 or 14 gauge x min. 45 mm drill point
roofing screw into light gauge steel; or
- Tapcon screw into concrete.
Boral Acoustic Ceiling Mount
Procedure
The Boral Acoustic Ceiling Mount is used in the

QuietZone systems and provides a cost effective
solution to impact sound insulation for ceilings
direct fixed or suspended to either concrete
soffits, timber floor joists, roof purlins and the like.
Assemble the mount as shown in the following

illustration.
The Acoustic Ceiling Mount significantly reduces

transmission of impact sound from many
common sources including:
footfalls;
rain; and
equipment
Other typical applications for the Boral Acoustic

Ceiling Mount are in multi-residential apartment
construction, cinemas, and areas below a plant
room.
Advantages
Easy and quick to install;

Suspended application does not need
additional fixings;
Acoustic Ceiling Mount can be slid along the
top cross rail which allows for easy repositioning;
Minimises low frequency thumps
generated from footfalls on timber floors;
Fully tested;
Rubber Element is colour coded for easy
identification of load range; and
High load capacity minimises number of
Acoustic Ceiling Mounts required per square
metre.
Ceiling
Support Structure
Furring
Channel Clip
Rubber Element
showing colour
coding dot
Fixing Screw (with
25mm dia. Steel
washer where
fire rating required)
Rondo
Furring Channel
1. Screw fix the mount via the central hole in the

rubber element. For fire-rated ceilings, a 25 mm
diameter x 2 mm steel washer is required under
the fastener head.
2. Use a suitable power tool with an appropriate
hex driver and tighten the fastener to a point
where there is no compression of the rubber
element. Check the pull-out capacity of fastener
to ensure correct size is selected.
3. Clip furring channel into the Furring Channel
Clip.
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Acoustic Ceiling Mount
Suspended Application
Load Ratings
Components
For both applications, the rubber element comes

in a variety of load bearing capacities and is
colour coded accordingly. The appropriate
element must be used to support the weight of
plasterboard being used in the ceiling.
Furring Channel Clip

Interchange Clip
Rubber Element
Procedure
Assemble the mount as shown in the following
illustration.
As each layer of plasterboard is fixed to the

furring channel, the rubber element will deflect
under the load. A maximum deflection of 5 mm
will result when the maximum load, as indicated
in the following table, is reached. Allowance
should be made for deflection when setting out
ceiling heights.
Rondo
Top Cross Rail
Colour
Max. Load
Coding
in kg
Blue dot
17
White dot
25
Furring
Channel Clip
Static
Deflection
5mm
5mm
Performance
The Boral Acoustic Ceiling Mount has been
acoustically tested for airborne and impact sound
insulation in both the direct fix and the suspended
application. Acoustic ratings for the assembly
details illustrated below are shown in the
following table.
Rubber Element
showing colour
coding dot
Interchange Clip
Rondo
Furring Channel
1. Clip the Interchange Clip into the Top Cross

Rail.
2. Clip furring channel into the Furring Channel
Clip.
Plasterboard Fixing
Floor Covering
Rw
IIC
Direct to joist
Bare
39
32
Direct via Boral

Bare
57
54
Direct via Boral

Carpet and
underlay
57
82
Suspended via Boral

Bare
57
55
Suspended via Boral

Carpet and
underlay
57
81
19mm thick chipboard

floor sheeting
190 x 45mm F7 timber

joists @ 450mm centres
Boral Acoustic Ceiling

Mount direct fixed to or
suspended from joists
ACI R2.5 glasswool

blanket
Furring Channel clipped

into Acoustic Ceiling Mount
@ 600 mm max. centres
Two layers 16mm Boral

Firestop plasterboard
fixed to furring channel
Assembly Details
FRL 60/60/60
Note: An FRL 90/90/90 system is also available using 2 layers of enhanced firegrade plasterboard.
Contact your Boral Plasterboard Sales Office for details.
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Acoustic Selector
System Number and
Assembly Details
Floor
Covering
QZ4
A bare floor (A) or with a covering of carpet and

underlay (B) or with ceramic tiles on cement
sheet (C) - on 190mm x 35mm timber floor joists @ 450mm or
600mm centres. Furring channel fixed with "blue dot" Acoustic
Ceiling Mounts(1) to underside of every third joist spaced at
450mm or every second joist spaced at 600mm. 1 layer of
10mm Boral Plasterboard SoundStopscrew fixed to furring
channel. Insulation in floor/ceiling cavity. Joints finished.
Perimeters acoustically sealed.
Floor/
Ceiling
Depth
mm
287
Rating
With Insulation
(Test Ref.)
Rw
Insulation
IIC*
50 (AO100) 44 (AO100) 75 mm Noise

Control Batts
50 (AO100) 62 (AO100) (glass wool
@ nominal
50 (AO100) 44 (AO100) 14 kg /m )
3
C
Quiet Ceiling
System
QZ5

600mm centres. Furring channel fixed with "blue dot" Acoustic
Ceiling Mounts(1) to underside of every third joist spaced at
450mm or every second joist spaced at 600mm. 2 layers of
10mm Boral Plasterboard SoundStop- first layer screw
fixed to furring channel, second layer adhesive/screw fixed to
first layer. Insulation in floor/ceiling cavity. Joints finished.
Perimeters acoustically sealed.
297
54 (AO100) 49 (AO100) 75 mm Noise

Control Batts
54 (AO100) 68 (AO100) (glass wool
@ nominal
54 (AO100) 49 (AO100) 14 kg /m )
3
C
Quieter
Ceiling
System
QZ6

600mm centres. 2 layers of 10mm Boral Plasterboard
SoundStop to underside of floor between joists and held in
place with cleats nailed to side of joists. Furring channel fixed
with "blue dot" Acoustic Ceiling Mounts(1) to underside of
every third joist spaced at 450mm or every second joist
spaced at 600mm. 2 layers of 10mm Boral Plasterboard
SoundStop- first layer screw fixed to furring channel, second
layer adhesive/screw fixed to first layer. Insulation in floor/
ceiling cavity. Joints finished. Perimeters acoustically sealed.
A
B
C
297
59 (AO100) 54 (AO100) 75 mm Noise

Control Batts
59 (AO100) 74 (AO100) (glass wool
@ nominal
59 (AO100) 54 (AO100) 14 kg /m )
3
C
Quietest
Ceiling
System
The Impact Insulation Class (IIC) shown as a single number representing impact insulation.
*
(1) Resilient channel, at 450mm centres directly fixed to underside of joists, may be used instead of furring channel
fixed with acoustic ceiling mounts. Use of resilient channel will result in lower Rw and IIC ratings.
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QuietZone Installation
Quiet Ceilings
The "Quiet" ceiling system consists of one sheet of 10mm Boral Plasterboard SoundStop fixed to underside
of floor/ceiling joists with Furring Channel (Rondo P.N.129) and Boral Plasterboard Acoustic Ceiling Mount.
Fix Furring Channel to ceiling joists at 450mm centres.

For joists at 450mm centres, fix ceiling mount to every third joist. For joists at 600mm centres, fix
ceiling mount to every second joist.
Conventionally fasten single layer of Boral SoundStop to Furring Channel with combination stud
adhesive and supplementary fasteners. Apply stud adhesive at 230mm max. centres across sheet
width, 200mm from edges of sheets and screw points. Screw fasten plasterboard at sheet edges
(10-16mm from edge) and along centreline of sheet to each Furring Channel.
Floor/ceiling cavity is filled with 75mm noise control batts.
QuietZone performance
Rw 50 - Loud speech can be heard but not understood.
IIC 62 - With floor covering of carpet and underlay, walking is heard as low thump.
For ceiling joists @ 450mm centres, fix ceiling mount to every third joist.
For joists @ 600mm centres, fix ceiling mount to every second joist.
Flooring
Floor joists
TM
75mm Noise Control Batts
One layer of Boral

Plasterboard SoundStop
conventionally fixed to Furring Channels
53
Quieter Ceilings
The "Quieter" ceiling system consists of two sheets of 10mm Boral Plasterboard SoundStop fixed to
underside of floor/ceiling joists with Furring Channel (Rondo P.N.129) and Boral Plasterboard Acoustic
Ceiling Mount.

For joists at 450mm centres, fix ceiling mount to every third joist. For joists at 600mm centres, fix
ceiling mount to every second joist.
Mechanically fasten first layer of Boral SoundStop to Furring Channel with screws across sheet width
at 300mm max. centres.
Second layer is fixed to first using combination stud adhesive and mechanical fasteners. Apply stud
adhesive at 230mm max. centres across sheet width, 200mm from edges of sheets and screw points.
Screw fasten plasterboard at sheet edges (10-16mm from edge) and along centreline of sheet to each
Furring Channel.
Floor/ceiling cavity is filled with Insulation Solutions 75mm Noise Control Batts.
Rw 54 - Very hard to hear loud speech.
IIC 68 - With floor covering of carpet and underlay, heavy walking heard as low thump.
For ceiling joists @ 450mm centres, fix ceiling mount to every third joist
For joists @ 600mm centres, fix ceiling mount to every second joist
Flooring
Floor joists
TM
300mm min overlap
First layer
of Boral Plasterboard
SoundStop screw fastened to
Furring Channels
Daubs of Stud Adhesive
across width of sheet
at Furring Channel locations
Second layer of
Boral Plasterboard SoundStop
Screw along centreline

of sheet
54
Quietest Ceilings
The "Quietest" ceiling system consists of two sheets of 10mm Boral Plasterboard SoundStop fixed
to underside of floor/ceiling joists with Furring Channel (Rondo P.N.129) and Boral Plasterboard
Acoustic Ceiling Mount. Two additional layers of 10mm Boral Plasterboard SoundStop are fixed to
underside of flooring with cleats, ensuring a snug fit between joists.

For joists at 450mm centres, fix ceiling mount to every third joist. For joists at 600mm
centres, fix ceiling mount to every second joist.
Fasten two layers of 10mm Boral Plasterboard SoundStop to underside of flooring with
cleats.
Mechanically fasten first layer of Boral SoundStop to Furring Channel with screws across
sheet width at 300mm max. centres.
Second layer is fixed to first using combination stud adhesive and mechanical fasteners.
Apply stud adhesive at 230mm max. centres across sheet width, 200mm from edges of
sheets and screw points. Screw fasten plasterboard at sheet edges (10-16mm from edge) and
along centreline of sheet to each Furring Channel.
Floor/ceiling cavity is filled with Insulation Solutions 75mm Noise Control Batts.
Rw 59 - Loud speech cannot be heard.
IIC 74 - With floor covering of carpet and underlay, heavy walking heard as very low thump.
For ceiling joists @ 450mm centres, fix ceiling mount to every third joist
For joists @ 600mm centres, fix ceiling mount to every second joist
2 x 10mm layers of
to underside of flooring.
Hold in place with plasterboard
Floor joists
cleats nailed to side of floor joists
TM
Flooring
300mm min overlap
First layer of
screw fastened to Furring Channels
Stud Adhesive daubs
across width of sheet
at Furring Channel locations
Screw along centreline

of sheet
Second layer of
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Guarantee
Products manufactured and supplied by Boral Australian
Gypsum Limited (BAGL) A.C.N. 004 231 976, trading as
Boral Plasterboard, are guaranteed to be of consistent
quality and free from any defects.
The information contained in this brochure is available

on TecSYS - a comprehensive technical catalogue on
CD-ROM.
Boral Plasterboard products must be installed using the

components and accessories specified and in
accordance with the instructions detailed in Boral
Plasterboards technical literature.
Our products are manufactured to suit the requirements
of the building industry in Australia.
Boral Plasterboard may limit its liability under this
guarantee to, at its option, the replacement or payment
of the cost of replacing OR supplying equivalent or
payment of the cost of supplying equivalent OR the
repair or payment of the cost of repairing products found
to be defective.
Important Note
The technical information contained within this manual
was correct at the time of printing. Building Systems and
details are, however, subject to change. To ensure the
information you are using is current, Boral Plasterboard
recommends you review the latest building information
available electronically on TecSYS (our technical

catalogue on CD) or the Boral Plasterboard Website.
Alternatively, contact your nearest Boral Plasterboard
Sales Office or TecASSIST (see details below).
Through TecASSIST Boral Plasterboard is demonstrating

its commitment to providing excellent technical service
and support to design, building and construction
professionals Australia wide.
A free-call architectural support line, TecASSIST is
available to provide sound advice on all matters relating
to drywall plasterboard construction.
Combining years of professional experience with the
latest design information and technology, the TecASSIST
team has the skills to help you.
Boral Plasterboard TecASSIST phone line is open to
receive calls from 9.00am to 5.00pm Monday to Friday,
Melbourne time (Victorian public holidays excepted).
FREE-CALL 1800 811 222

24 hour fax: (03) 9645 1812
email: techdesk@plasterboard.boral.com.au.
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Telephone (08) 9400 2666
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Plasterboard Ceiling Systems

Fire-rated Ceiling Systems

Plasterboard Ceiling Systems

Fire-rated Ceiling Systems

QuietZone Ceiling Systems

Fire-rated Ceiling Systems

Standard Ceilings Design

Boral Plasterboard FRL 120/120/120 Ceiling

Early Fire Hazard Properties

Ceiling Systems Mass Calculations

Ceiling can be curved to a minimum radius

One layer of 16mm Boral Firestop

* The suspension system mass is approximate

Fire-rated Ceiling Systems

Standard Ceilings Design

General Construction Details

16mm or 13mm Boral Firestop Plasterboard

Refer to Safety Data Sheets, available from Boral

Type W is a single start, needle point, bugle

Note that correct screw length is critical when

Timber Frame Type W Screws

Steel Frame Type S or Type D

Screw identification is given as:

Screws - Plasterboard to Plasterboard

Type L Screws for

Screw identification is given as:

Fire-rated Ceiling Systems

Standard Ceilings Design

Rondo Fixing and Suspension Components

Manufactured by Rondo Building Services Ltd.

Nails - Plasterboard to Timber Frame

See illustrations below.

Top Cross Rail

Direct Fixing Clip

Direct Fixing Clip

Shadow Line Trim

Rondo Fixing and Suspension Components

Direct Fixing Clip

Fire-rated Ceiling Systems

Standard Ceilings Design

Direct Clipped (Furred) Systems

Direct Fixed Systems

Plasterboard Application for Systems

Plasterboard Application for

Fire-rated Ceiling Systems

Standard Ceilings Design

Back-blocking is a mandatory fixing requirement

Where system comprises only one layer,

Failure to provide back-blocking installed as per

For single layer systems,

Joints in other layers

Note: Where illustrations throughout this manual

Fire-rated Ceiling Systems

System Selector Table

Ceiling Variations using 1, 2 or 3 Layers of Plasterboard.

System Selector Table

37dB 52dB 52dB 30dB

1 layer of 16mm Boral

39dB 55dB 55dB 32dB

1 layer of 13mm and

39dB 56dB 56dB 33dB

2 layers of 16mm Boral

40dB 57dB 57dB 34dB

3 layers of 13mm Boral