Fixing Manual: UCO Vistabord UCO Multiflex UCO Flexabord

Fixing Manual
Flexabord application for external cladding at the Safety & Skill

Training Centre, Jalan Genting Klang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
UCO Vistabord
UCO Multiflex
UCO Flexabord
Fibre Cement Board
Vistabord application for tile-on partitions and counters at

food court, Lot 10, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Curve wall cladding using Multiflex, Bukit Jalil LRT Station,

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
WALLS & CEILINGS
Ceiling soffit using Vistabord at Suria KLCC, Malaysia.
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contents
fixing manual
general product information
UAC wall & ceiling linings

fixing manual vistabord, multiflex & flexabord
SCOPE
This manual covers the technical aspects for the installation of UAC fibre cement boards, namely UCO Vistabord, UCO
Multiflex and UCO Flexabord in applications as untiled of tiled walls and as flush jointed ceilings.
general product
information
scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
accessories
materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
product information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
PRODUCT INFORMATION
fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
UCO Vistabord
UCO Multiflex
UCO Flexabord
Vistabord is an autoclaved
Multiflex is an autoclaved
Flexabord is an autoclaved
cellulose fibre cement board.
jointers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Product Description
board cutting &

hole-forming
vistabord, multiflex
& flexabord
wall installation
(untiled & tiled)
working with power tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

board cutting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
It is a sanded smooth surfaced, It is a sanded smooth surfaced, It is a unsanded surfaced,
hole-forming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
recessed edge board.
square edge board.
Sanded
Sanded
Unsanded
Recessed edge
Square edge
Recessed edge
board layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
UCO Vistabord
UCO Multiflex
UCO Flexabord
framing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Light sanded
Light sanded
Unsanded
Colour Texture
Pinkish
Pinkish or creamy white
Creamy white
Standard Size (mm)
2440 x 1220
2440 x 1220
2440 x 1220
Thickness (mm)
6, 9 and 12
6, 9 and 12
6, 9 and 12
fixing details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
jointing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
junctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
shower recess details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
vistabord & flexabord

flush jointed ceiling
installation
board layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
framing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
jointing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
appendix I
appendix II
Application & Selection
fixing details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Flush Jointed
Highly recommended if
Untiled Wall
smooth surface is required.
Tiled Wall
Recommended
Flush Jointed Ceiling
Recommended
typical flush jointing procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
typical tile fixing procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Recommended
Recommended
Recommended
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contents
fixing manual
general product information
UAC wall & ceiling linings

fixing manual vistabord, multiflex & flexabord
SCOPE
This manual covers the technical aspects for the installation of UAC fibre cement boards, namely UCO Vistabord, UCO
Multiflex and UCO Flexabord in applications as untiled of tiled walls and as flush jointed ceilings.
general product
information
scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
accessories
materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
product information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
PRODUCT INFORMATION
fasteners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
UCO Vistabord
UCO Multiflex
UCO Flexabord
Vistabord is an autoclaved
Multiflex is an autoclaved
Flexabord is an autoclaved
jointers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Product Description
board cutting &

hole-forming
vistabord, multiflex
& flexabord
wall installation
(untiled & tiled)
working with power tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

board cutting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
It is a sanded smooth surfaced, It is a sanded smooth surfaced, It is a unsanded surfaced,
hole-forming . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
square edge board.
Sanded
Sanded
Unsanded
Recessed edge
Square edge
Recessed edge
board layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
UCO Vistabord
UCO Multiflex
UCO Flexabord
framing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Light sanded
Light sanded
Unsanded
Colour Texture
Pinkish
Pinkish or creamy white
Creamy white
Standard Size (mm)
2440 x 1220
2440 x 1220
2440 x 1220
Thickness (mm)
6, 9 and 12
6, 9 and 12
6, 9 and 12
fixing details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
jointing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
junctions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
shower recess details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
vistabord & flexabord

flush jointed ceiling
installation
board layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
framing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9
jointing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
appendix I
appendix II
Application & Selection
fixing details . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Flush Jointed
Untiled Wall
Tiled Wall
Recommended
Flush Jointed Ceiling
Recommended
typical flush jointing procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
typical tile fixing procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Recommended
Recommended
Recommended
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accessories
fixing manual
board cutting & hole forming
MATERIALS
JOINTERS
WORKING WITH POWER TOOLS
Jointing Compound
Straight PVC Jointer*
UAC Fibre Cement boards can be readily cut on site with power tools. For board cutting, power circular saw with diamond tipped
Suitable gypsum or cement based
PVC jointers are available for jointing
blade can be used. For hole-forming, power drill fitted with hole-cutter or jig saw with tungsten blade is suitable. All power cutting
jointing compound are
4.5mm and 6mm thick Multiflex
operations should be carried out in a well ventilated environment and with good work safety practices. Other preferred board cutting
recommended for flush jointing of
boards.
methods and examples of hole-forming technique are listed below:
recessed-edge boards, and for
BOARD CUTTING
HOLE-FORMING
External Corner Angle Strip*

To flush join external corners, use
Suitable cutting methods include the use of:
(a) For small rectangular and circular holes
Perforated Paper Tape
galvanized metal perforated corner
(a) Score and Snap knife (b) Hand guillotine (c) Handsaw
This type of paper tape,
strips for general purpose areas and
embedded and finished with
plastic perforated corner strips in
jointing compound is suitable for
wet areas.
bedding perforated paper tapes

and topping over fastener heads.
Plastic
(a) Score and Snap knife*

Score and snap cutting is a fast and efficient method,
flush jointing and internal
using a tungsten-tipped score and snap knife.

Metal
corners. Woven linen and self-
Scored edge
adhesive tapes should not be

used.
Internal Corner PVC Jointer

For board jointing at internal
Foam Tape Flashing
Steps:
corners / junctions.
Drill a series of holes around the perimeter of the hole

Straight edge
Flashing, suitable for use at

internal corners / junctions for
Steps:
water proofing.
Preferably score from the face side of the board.
Plastic or Metal Casing Bead

Foam Backing Tape
For board abutment to wall / column.
Backing Strip, suitable for use at
opening required.
Then tap out the waste piece from the board face.
Tap gently to avoid damage to board.
Score against straight edge & repeat action to obtain

sufficient depth for clean break (normally 1/3 of board
Ensure that board edges are properly and evenly

supported.
thickness).
expansion joints for tiled wall.
(b) For large rectangular openings for wall ventilators.
Snap upwards to achieve break.

Clean edges with a rasp if necessary.
Angle Trim
FASTENERS
For board abutment to wall / column

for suspended ceiling.
b) Hand Guillotine*
Board can be cut with a hand
Galvanized fibre cement nails
guillotine to produce clean
2.8mm x 30mm for fixing boards
straight edges.
Score around perimeter
to timber frames.
Saw cut to corners
Shadowline Angle Trim
Steps:
Teks screws No.8 x 20mm or
Mark line for cutting.
Steps:
longer for fixing boards to metal
Align the guillotine blade along the cut-off side of the line
Start with scoring around the perimeter of the opening to
frames.
sufficient depth with score and snap knife.
to allow for the thickness of the blade
Form a large round hole at the centre of the perimeter by
Streaker No. 8 x 20mm or
drilling as shown above.
b) Handsaw
longer self-tapping screws for
Other Jointers include:
A hand saw can also be used for
fixing boards to light gauge
Expansion Joint Kit
general cutting operations such
studs and furring channels.
Suspended Metal Grid Framing Kit
as for small cuts and notching.
Then saw-cut from the centre towards the corners of the

rectangular opening.
Tap gently to remove waste pieces from face side.
Saw cuts
For notching, use a handsaw first and then score along

back with a score and snap knife (as illustrated) and snap
upwards. Clean rough edges with a rasp.
* These items are available from UAC
Clean rough edges and radius corners with a suitable

rasp.
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fixing manual
board cutting & hole forming
MATERIALS
JOINTERS
WORKING WITH POWER TOOLS
Jointing Compound
Straight PVC Jointer*
UAC Fibre Cement boards can be readily cut on site with power tools. For board cutting, power circular saw with diamond tipped
Suitable gypsum or cement based
PVC jointers are available for jointing
blade can be used. For hole-forming, power drill fitted with hole-cutter or jig saw with tungsten blade is suitable. All power cutting
jointing compound are
4.5mm and 6mm thick Multiflex
operations should be carried out in a well ventilated environment and with good work safety practices. Other preferred board cutting
recommended for flush jointing of
boards.
methods and examples of hole-forming technique are listed below:
recessed-edge boards, and for
BOARD CUTTING
HOLE-FORMING
External Corner Angle Strip*

To flush join external corners, use
Suitable cutting methods include the use of:
(a) For small rectangular and circular holes
Perforated Paper Tape
galvanized metal perforated corner
(a) Score and Snap knife (b) Hand guillotine (c) Handsaw
This type of paper tape,
strips for general purpose areas and
embedded and finished with
plastic perforated corner strips in
jointing compound is suitable for
wet areas.
bedding perforated paper tapes

and topping over fastener heads.
Plastic
(a) Score and Snap knife*

Score and snap cutting is a fast and efficient method,
flush jointing and internal
using a tungsten-tipped score and snap knife.

Metal
corners. Woven linen and self-
Scored edge
adhesive tapes should not be

used.
Internal Corner PVC Jointer

For board jointing at internal
Foam Tape Flashing
Steps:
corners / junctions.
Drill a series of holes around the perimeter of the hole

Straight edge
Flashing, suitable for use at

internal corners / junctions for
Steps:
water proofing.
Preferably score from the face side of the board.
Plastic or Metal Casing Bead

Foam Backing Tape
For board abutment to wall / column.
Backing Strip, suitable for use at
opening required.
Then tap out the waste piece from the board face.
Tap gently to avoid damage to board.
Score against straight edge & repeat action to obtain

sufficient depth for clean break (normally 1/3 of board
Ensure that board edges are properly and evenly

supported.
thickness).
expansion joints for tiled wall.
(b) For large rectangular openings for wall ventilators.
Snap upwards to achieve break.

Clean edges with a rasp if necessary.
Angle Trim
FASTENERS

b) Hand Guillotine*
Board can be cut with a hand
Galvanized fibre cement nails
guillotine to produce clean
2.8mm x 30mm for fixing boards
straight edges.
Score around perimeter
to timber frames.
Saw cut to corners
Shadowline Angle Trim
Steps:
Teks screws No.8 x 20mm or
Mark line for cutting.
Steps:
longer for fixing boards to metal
Align the guillotine blade along the cut-off side of the line
Start with scoring around the perimeter of the opening to
frames.
sufficient depth with score and snap knife.
to allow for the thickness of the blade
Form a large round hole at the centre of the perimeter by
Streaker No. 8 x 20mm or
drilling as shown above.
b) Handsaw
longer self-tapping screws for
Other Jointers include:
A hand saw can also be used for
fixing boards to light gauge
Expansion Joint Kit
general cutting operations such
studs and furring channels.
Suspended Metal Grid Framing Kit
as for small cuts and notching.
Then saw-cut from the centre towards the corners of the

rectangular opening.
Tap gently to remove waste pieces from face side.
Saw cuts
For notching, use a handsaw first and then score along

back with a score and snap knife (as illustrated) and snap
upwards. Clean rough edges with a rasp.
Clean rough edges and radius corners with a suitable

rasp.
vistabord
multiflex
flexabord
wall installation
vistabord
multiflex
flexabord
UT Untiled
untiled & tiled
Tiled
W Wet area
UT Untiled
T
wall installation
untiled & tiled (contd)
Tiled
W Wet area
BOARD LAYOUT
FRAMING
FIXING DETAILS
Board can be laid vertically or horizontally as shown in figures 1 & 2 respectively.
For both vertical and horizontal layout:
Nail or Screw Fixing (Untiled)
Nail or Screw Fixing (Tiled)
Timber or steel framing can be used.
Fasteners should be driven along sides ( figure 4 ) or along

ends ( figure 5 ) of boards at approximately 200mm centres,
and along intermediate studs at approximately 300mm centres.

ends ( figure 7 ) of boards at approximately 200mm centres
and also into every stud at approximately 200mm centres.
Studs must be firmly secured to top
Do not fix to top and bottom runners or noggings.
Fix to top and bottom runners or noggings.
Fasteners should not be less than 12mm from board edges

( figure 3 ) and 50mm from corners.
Fasteners should not be less than 12mm from boards edges

window
and bottom runners and frames must

not reply on the sheeting for stability.
End joints of boards should not
such as doors or windows to reduce
12mm
min.
50mm min.
at corners
coincide with corners of openings
Nogging
12mm min.
200mm
50mm min.
at corners
Nogging
12mm min.
200mm
joint cracks due to frame movement

( figures 1 & 2 ).
Fix boards to studs only,
stud spacing must not
exceed 610mm centres
Provide a row of noggings behind all vertical board

joints. Note: Do not fix boards to noggings except
where tiles are to be fixed to boards.
300mm
200mm
Where end joints occur, they should

coincide with the centre line of a stud
UT
Figure 1: Board Layout Vertical
( figure 3 ).
Bottom runner
Bottom runner
For vertical layout, nogging can be in

Board layout where height b
exceeds 400mm.
Board layout where height a

exceeds half of the wall height.
line or staggered.
UT
Figure 4: Nail or Screw Fixing (vertical)
For horizontal layout, nogging must be
610mm max.
stud centres
in line and boards can be laid in a
610mm max.
stud centres
Nogging
window
brick like pattern.

a
12mm min.
200mm
Centreline of stud

Provide a row of noggings behind all horizontal

board joints. Note: Do not fix boards to noggings
except where tiles are to be fixed to boards.
6mm gap
Board
UT
12mm min.
300mm
UT
Bottom runner
window
Noggings must be
fixed in a straight line.
50mm min. at corners
Figure 5: Nail or Screw Fixing (horizontal)
12mm min.
200mm
6mm gap
200
mm
12mm min.
Figure 2: Board Layout Horizontal
Note:
12mm min.
Additional noggings
Whilst framing and fixing details are illustrated mainly using steel studs, the
same details, fasteners spacing etc, apply to timber studs. However kiln-dry
timber is recommended to minimise timber shrinkage.
Fixing in Wet Area
Board
UT
Figure 3: Board End Joint Detail
25mm above flashing or shower base
Where wall / floor junctions are flashed such as in shower
Flashing
recesses, board must not be fixed to bottom runners as
Do not nail here
Fill 6mm gap with Brick & Concrete Crack Sealant
fasteners would penetrate the flashing. Provide additional

noggings 25mm above the top of the flashing or shower base
as in figure 8. The boards must be fastened to these
Figure 8: Wet Area Wall / Floor Junction
noggings.
vistabord
multiflex
flexabord
wall installation
vistabord
multiflex
flexabord
UT Untiled
untiled & tiled
Tiled
W Wet area
UT Untiled
T
wall installation
Tiled
W Wet area
BOARD LAYOUT
FRAMING
FIXING DETAILS
Board can be laid vertically or horizontally as shown in figures 1 & 2 respectively.
For both vertical and horizontal layout:
Nail or Screw Fixing (Untiled)
Nail or Screw Fixing (Tiled)
Timber or steel framing can be used.

ends ( figure 5 ) of boards at approximately 200mm centres,
and along intermediate studs at approximately 300mm centres.

ends ( figure 7 ) of boards at approximately 200mm centres
and also into every stud at approximately 200mm centres.
Studs must be firmly secured to top
Do not fix to top and bottom runners or noggings.
Fix to top and bottom runners or noggings.
Fasteners should not be less than 12mm from board edges

Fasteners should not be less than 12mm from boards edges

window
and bottom runners and frames must

not reply on the sheeting for stability.
End joints of boards should not
such as doors or windows to reduce
12mm
min.
50mm min.
at corners
coincide with corners of openings
Nogging
12mm min.
200mm
50mm min.
at corners
Nogging
12mm min.
200mm
joint cracks due to frame movement

( figures 1 & 2 ).
Provide a row of noggings behind all vertical board

joints. Note: Do not fix boards to noggings except
where tiles are to be fixed to boards.
300mm
200mm
Where end joints occur, they should

coincide with the centre line of a stud
UT
Figure 1: Board Layout Vertical
( figure 3 ).
Bottom runner
Bottom runner
For vertical layout, nogging can be in

Board layout where height b
exceeds 400mm.
Board layout where height a

exceeds half of the wall height.
line or staggered.
UT
For horizontal layout, nogging must be
610mm max.
stud centres
in line and boards can be laid in a
610mm max.
stud centres
Nogging
window
brick like pattern.

a
12mm min.
200mm
Centreline of stud

Provide a row of noggings behind all horizontal

board joints. Note: Do not fix boards to noggings
except where tiles are to be fixed to boards.
6mm gap
Board
UT
12mm min.
300mm
UT
Bottom runner
window
Noggings must be
fixed in a straight line.
12mm min.
200mm
6mm gap
200
mm
12mm min.
Figure 2: Board Layout Horizontal
Note:
12mm min.
Additional noggings
Whilst framing and fixing details are illustrated mainly using steel studs, the
same details, fasteners spacing etc, apply to timber studs. However kiln-dry
timber is recommended to minimise timber shrinkage.
Fixing in Wet Area
Board
UT
25mm above flashing or shower base
Where wall / floor junctions are flashed such as in shower
Flashing
recesses, board must not be fixed to bottom runners as
Do not nail here
Fill 6mm gap with Brick & Concrete Crack Sealant
fasteners would penetrate the flashing. Provide additional

noggings 25mm above the top of the flashing or shower base
as in figure 8. The boards must be fastened to these
Figure 8: Wet Area Wall / Floor Junction
noggings.
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flexabord
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Tiled
W Wet area
JOINTING
Jointing Details (Untiled)
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multiflex
flexabord
UT Untiled
Jointing Details (Tiled)
Flush Joint
Board Joint
Vistabord / Flexabord must be flush jointed using perforated
Recessed edge is not necessary for tiled-on application.
paper tape embedded in between jointing compound as shown
Multiflex is recommended for use as shown in figure 11.
UT Untiled
T
wall installation
Tiled
W Wet area
JUNCTIONS
SHOWER RECESS DETAILS
Jointers can be used for corners with or without flush jointing.
Internal Corner
Figures below show recommended junction details.
In regularly wet areas or shower recesses, corners should be

flashed with flashing strip. The flashing strip must extend into
the shower tray. Metal external angles or paper tape should
PVC jointer
not be used.
in figure 9.
A typical tile fixing procedure is described in Appendix II;
A typical flush jointing procedure is illustrated in Appendix I;
however, wall tilling application should be carried out in
however, flush jointing application should be carried out in
accordance with the tile adhesive manufacturers instructions
accordance with the jointing compound manufacturers
and recommendations.
Flashing strip
Metal
angle
UT
Figure 13: Internal Corner PVC Jointer
instructions and recommendations.

Vistabord / Flexabord
Bevel edges
Multiflex
Jointing compound
Multiflex
Where shower bases or pre-formed trays are used, an
Wall Tiles
Nogging
Foam tape
flashing if
required
additional nogging should be provided at 25mm above the top

edge of the base or tray. This will allow the bottom board to
be fixed to a nogging without penetrating the shower tray.
Nogging
Figure 9: Flush Joint
UT
Figure 14: Internal Corner Bevelled Edge Joint
Adhesive compound
Perforated paper tape
Jointing compound
UT
Figure 17: Flashing Detail for Shower Recesses
Additional
nogging
Vertical corner flashing angle
Figure 11: Jointing

Wall tiles
External corner angle
Expansion Joint
In large untiled areas, expansion joints ( figure 10 ) must be
In large tiled areas, expansion joints ( figure 12 ) must be
provided at maximum 7.5 metre intervals.
provided at maximum 5 metre intervals.
Independent frame member
Shower
tray
Set over if required
Do not
nail here
25mm
Multiflex
Expansion Joint
Top of shower tray

Brick & Concrete Crack Sealant
Floor tiles
Mortar bed
UT
Foam
backing
tape
Vistabord /
Flexabord
Typical expansion
joint kit
UT
Figure 15: External Corner
Column or Wall Abutment
Flooring
Figure below shows recommended column or wall abutment

Remove tube after board
edges have been set
Figure 18: Shower Recess Wall / Floor Junction

External Shower Tray
details.
Multiflex
Figure 10: Typical Expansion Joint Detail
Metal angle
Adhesive
Flashing
strip
Internal Corner
Internal corners may be flush jointed using perforated paper
External Corner
5mm
min.
Plastic or metal casing bead
Ceramic tiles
Multiflex
Flexiseal sealing
compound
tape embedded in jointing compound.
External corners may be flush jointed using perforated metal
Brick &
Concrete
Crack
Sealant
Wall tiles
angles, fixed over the board edges using fasteners at 300mm

centres on each side. These should be embedded in between
jointing compound to provide a smooth finish.
UT
Figure 16: Casing Bead
Figure 19: Plan View Shower Recess Corner
vistabord
multiflex
flexabord
wall installation
Tiled
W Wet area
JOINTING
Jointing Details (Untiled)
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flexabord
UT Untiled
Jointing Details (Tiled)
Flush Joint
Board Joint
Recessed edge is not necessary for tiled-on application.
paper tape embedded in between jointing compound as shown
Multiflex is recommended for use as shown in figure 11.
UT Untiled
T
wall installation
Tiled
W Wet area
JUNCTIONS
SHOWER RECESS DETAILS
Jointers can be used for corners with or without flush jointing.
Internal Corner
Figures below show recommended junction details.
In regularly wet areas or shower recesses, corners should be

flashed with flashing strip. The flashing strip must extend into
the shower tray. Metal external angles or paper tape should
PVC jointer
not be used.
in figure 9.
A typical tile fixing procedure is described in Appendix II;
A typical flush jointing procedure is illustrated in Appendix I;
however, wall tilling application should be carried out in
however, flush jointing application should be carried out in
accordance with the tile adhesive manufacturers instructions
accordance with the jointing compound manufacturers
and recommendations.
Flashing strip
Metal
angle
UT
Figure 13: Internal Corner PVC Jointer
instructions and recommendations.

Vistabord / Flexabord
Bevel edges
Multiflex
Jointing compound
Multiflex
Where shower bases or pre-formed trays are used, an
Wall Tiles
Nogging
Foam tape
flashing if
required
additional nogging should be provided at 25mm above the top

edge of the base or tray. This will allow the bottom board to
be fixed to a nogging without penetrating the shower tray.
Nogging
UT
Figure 14: Internal Corner Bevelled Edge Joint
Adhesive compound
Perforated paper tape
Jointing compound
UT
Figure 17: Flashing Detail for Shower Recesses
Additional
nogging
Vertical corner flashing angle
Figure 11: Jointing

Wall tiles
External corner angle
Expansion Joint
In large untiled areas, expansion joints ( figure 10 ) must be
In large tiled areas, expansion joints ( figure 12 ) must be
provided at maximum 7.5 metre intervals.
provided at maximum 5 metre intervals.
Shower
tray
Do not
nail here
25mm
Multiflex
Expansion Joint
Top of shower tray

Brick & Concrete Crack Sealant
Floor tiles
Mortar bed
UT
Foam
backing
tape
Vistabord /
Flexabord
Typical expansion
joint kit
UT
Figure 15: External Corner
Flooring
Figure below shows recommended column or wall abutment

edges have been set
Figure 18: Shower Recess Wall / Floor Junction

External Shower Tray
details.
Multiflex
Metal angle
Adhesive
Flashing
strip
Internal Corner
Internal corners may be flush jointed using perforated paper
External Corner
5mm
min.
Plastic or metal casing bead
Ceramic tiles
Multiflex
Flexiseal sealing
compound
tape embedded in jointing compound.
External corners may be flush jointed using perforated metal
Brick &
Concrete
Crack
Sealant
Wall tiles
angles, fixed over the board edges using fasteners at 300mm

centres on each side. These should be embedded in between
jointing compound to provide a smooth finish.
UT
Figure 16: Casing Bead
Figure 19: Plan View Shower Recess Corner
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BOARD LAYOUT
FRAMING
FRAMING (contd)
Boards should be laid with their long sides at right angles to
Framing Materials:
Framing Requirements and
(contd)
Recommendations (contd)
the framing structures as shown in figure 20.

Timber or steel framing may be used.
Kiln-dried timber should be chosen to minimise shrinkage.
The earlier-mentioned framing require-
Cold formed light gauge steel section, preferably less than
ments can be best achieved with the use

of a Suspended Screw-up Metal Grid
1.2mm thick is recommended.
Main runner
System. It employs a suspended cross rail

to which furring channels are fixed.
Special Framing Design Considerations:
Jointing clip
Figure 24 shows the detailing for this

Boards should not be fixed to the underside of metal roof
Fix ceiling boards across joists, furring channel or
battens.
purlins or steel trusses directly. Preferably a suspended grid

Conventional timber or steel framing
frame should be used.
Boards should be laid out in a 'brick' or 'staggered'

pattern so that adjacent end joints do not coincide.
Expansion joints
systems should be designed in a similar

Boards should not be used as ceiling under a non-insulated
Figure 20: Board Layout
Furring channel
framing system at expansion joints.
manner. Figure 25 illustrates the detailing
metal roof. Generally, the minimum acceptable insulation
of such framing systems at expansion
requirement should be 50mm of mineral wool blanket below
joints.
Figure 24: Expansion Joint Detail Suspended Metal Framing System
a layer of reflective foil.

Ensure that the end joints do not coincide with corners of
openings (e.g. air conditioning outlets) as these joints may
Note: (for metal frame)

Where furring channels run in the
Boards should not be fixed directly to the underside of
crack due to frame movement ( figure 21 ). Where end joints
timber roof trusses or rafters. Preferably a timber batten
same direction as the expansion joint,
occur, they should be located on the centre line of a framing
one furring channel must occur on
member as shown in figure 22.
each side of the joint.

Expansion joint
Framing Requirements and Recommendations:
opposite direction to the expansion
A
B
joint, each furring channel must break
For large areas, ceiling should be divided into bays not
at the expansion joint. A special
exceeding 10m x 7.5m ( figure 23 ).
jointing clip which provides a slip joint
Expansion joint
may be used as shown in figure 24.
1220
mm
Expansion
joint
Figure 21: Board Layout Around Openings
7.5 metres max.
Rafter / primary structure
Cross
batten
Note: (for timber frame)

Where battens run in the same
direction as the expansion joint, one
Cross
batten
Rafter /
primary
structure
batten must occur on each side of the

joint.
2440mm
10 metres max.
Where battens run in the opposite

Cross batten
direction as the expansion joint, each

Figure 23: Maximum Bay Size
Each bay should be able to move independent of adjacent
bays and the surrounding building structures.
Board
12mm min.
To make allowance for this movement, an expansion joint

should be formed at the perimeter of each bay.
batten must break at the expansion

joint. Two primary framing structures
Rafter / primary
structure
Board
Board
Expansion joint
Expansion joint
will be required directly above the

expansion joint to support the ends of
Section A-A
Section B-B
the battens as shown in figure 25.

Figure 25: Expansion Joint Detail Conventional Framing System
Framing structures (to which boards are fixed) must not

continue across this expansion joint.
Framing structure spacing for boards should not exceed
610mm centres.
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BOARD LAYOUT
FRAMING
FRAMING (contd)
Boards should be laid with their long sides at right angles to
Framing Materials:
Framing Requirements and
(contd)
Recommendations (contd)
the framing structures as shown in figure 20.

Timber or steel framing may be used.
Kiln-dried timber should be chosen to minimise shrinkage.
The earlier-mentioned framing require-
Cold formed light gauge steel section, preferably less than
ments can be best achieved with the use

of a Suspended Screw-up Metal Grid
1.2mm thick is recommended.
Main runner
System. It employs a suspended cross rail

to which furring channels are fixed.
Special Framing Design Considerations:
Jointing clip
Figure 24 shows the detailing for this

Boards should not be fixed to the underside of metal roof
Fix ceiling boards across joists, furring channel or
battens.
purlins or steel trusses directly. Preferably a suspended grid

Conventional timber or steel framing
Boards should be laid out in a 'brick' or 'staggered'

pattern so that adjacent end joints do not coincide.
Expansion joints
systems should be designed in a similar

Boards should not be used as ceiling under a non-insulated
Figure 20: Board Layout
Furring channel
framing system at expansion joints.
manner. Figure 25 illustrates the detailing
metal roof. Generally, the minimum acceptable insulation
of such framing systems at expansion
requirement should be 50mm of mineral wool blanket below
joints.
Figure 24: Expansion Joint Detail Suspended Metal Framing System
a layer of reflective foil.

Ensure that the end joints do not coincide with corners of
openings (e.g. air conditioning outlets) as these joints may
Note: (for metal frame)

Boards should not be fixed directly to the underside of
crack due to frame movement ( figure 21 ). Where end joints
timber roof trusses or rafters. Preferably a timber batten
same direction as the expansion joint,
occur, they should be located on the centre line of a framing
one furring channel must occur on
member as shown in figure 22.
each side of the joint.

Expansion joint
Framing Requirements and Recommendations:
opposite direction to the expansion
A
B
joint, each furring channel must break
For large areas, ceiling should be divided into bays not
at the expansion joint. A special
exceeding 10m x 7.5m ( figure 23 ).
jointing clip which provides a slip joint
Expansion joint
may be used as shown in figure 24.
1220
mm
Expansion
joint
Figure 21: Board Layout Around Openings
7.5 metres max.
Rafter / primary structure
Cross
batten
Note: (for timber frame)

Where battens run in the same
direction as the expansion joint, one
Cross
batten
Rafter /
primary
structure
batten must occur on each side of the

joint.
2440mm
10 metres max.
Where battens run in the opposite

Cross batten
direction as the expansion joint, each

Figure 23: Maximum Bay Size
Each bay should be able to move independent of adjacent
bays and the surrounding building structures.
Board
12mm min.
To make allowance for this movement, an expansion joint

should be formed at the perimeter of each bay.
batten must break at the expansion

joint. Two primary framing structures
Rafter / primary
structure
Board
Board
Expansion joint
Expansion joint
will be required directly above the

expansion joint to support the ends of
Section A-A
Section B-B
the battens as shown in figure 25.

Figure 25: Expansion Joint Detail Conventional Framing System
Framing structures (to which boards are fixed) must not

continue across this expansion joint.
Framing structure spacing for boards should not exceed
610mm centres.
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appendix I
(contd)
JOINTING
Note: It is essential that flush jointing application be
Step 5
carried out in accordance with the jointing compound
Apply a second coat of jointing
Nail or Screw Fixing
Flush Joint
manufacturers instructions and recommendations
compound over the head of
Fasterners should be driven into each framing structure at
though a typical flush jointing procedure is provided
fastener, feathered
approximately 250mm centres in the body of the board and at
paper tape embedded in between jointing compound as
below.
approximately 50mm beyond
150mm centres across board ends ( figure 26 ). Fasteners
shown in figure 30. A typical flush-jointing procedure is
should not be placed less than 12mm from board ends,
illustrated in Appendix I; however, reference must be made to
15mm from sides and 50mm from corners.
the jointing compound manufacturers instruction for flush-
edges of the first coat.

Allow to set.
TYPICAL FLUSH JOINTING PROCEDURE

Flush Jointing of Boards
jointing application.
Step 6
15mm min.
Apply a third and final coat of
Step 1
Jointing
compound
Vistabord
12mm min.
Perforated
paper tape
150mm
250mm
Evenly fill the recess formed by
jointing compound over the
the tapered edges of the
joint, feathered approximately
boards with jointing compound.
50mm beyond the edges of the

second coat. Allow to set.
Jointing compound
Figure 26: Nail or Screw Fixing
External Corner
Expansion Joint
Centre the perforated paper
Sand lightly to a smooth finish
Perforated metal external corner angles should be fixed over
Use suitable board stopping angles at board edges where
tape along the joint, and press
with 150 grit abrasive paper or
edges with fasteners at 300mm centres on each side. These
setting of the board edge is required ( figure 31 ).
down into the fresh jointing
equivalent.
Step 7
Step 2
compound. Remove excess
may be set over to provide a smooth finishing ( figure 27 ).
and any air bubbles

sandwiched beneath the tape
with a broad knife, drawn along
External corner
angle set over
the joint at a 45 angle to board surface. Sufficient compound

must be left under the tape to ensure a good bond.
Flush Jointing Internal Corners
Immediately apply a skim coat of jointing compound over the

joint. This reduces the possibility of edge curling or wrinkling.
Stopping angle
Typical expansion joint kit

edges have been set
finish with suitable internal

angle tool.
Step 3
Figure 27: External Corner Detail
Refer to above procedure and
Cover head of fasteners with a
coat of jointing compound.

Recommended details for column or wall abutment are as shown in figure 28 and figure 29 below.
Flush Jointing External Corners

Refer to above procedure
Step 4
Angle trim fixed to wall
Figure 28: Column or Wall Abutment Details
Shadowline angle trim
except that metal or plastic
compound over the joint,
external corner angle strip is
feathered approximately 50mm
used instead of perforated
beyond edges of the first coat.
paper tape.
Allow to set.
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appendix I
(contd)
JOINTING
Note: It is essential that flush jointing application be
Step 5
carried out in accordance with the jointing compound
Nail or Screw Fixing
Flush Joint
manufacturers instructions and recommendations
compound over the head of
Fasterners should be driven into each framing structure at
though a typical flush jointing procedure is provided
fastener, feathered
approximately 250mm centres in the body of the board and at
paper tape embedded in between jointing compound as
below.
approximately 50mm beyond
150mm centres across board ends ( figure 26 ). Fasteners
shown in figure 30. A typical flush-jointing procedure is
should not be placed less than 12mm from board ends,
illustrated in Appendix I; however, reference must be made to
15mm from sides and 50mm from corners.
the jointing compound manufacturers instruction for flush-
edges of the first coat.

Allow to set.
TYPICAL FLUSH JOINTING PROCEDURE

Flush Jointing of Boards
jointing application.
Step 6
15mm min.
Apply a third and final coat of
Step 1
Jointing
compound
Vistabord
12mm min.
Perforated
paper tape
150mm
250mm
Evenly fill the recess formed by
jointing compound over the
the tapered edges of the
joint, feathered approximately
boards with jointing compound.
50mm beyond the edges of the

second coat. Allow to set.
Jointing compound
Figure 26: Nail or Screw Fixing
External Corner
Expansion Joint
Centre the perforated paper
Sand lightly to a smooth finish
Perforated metal external corner angles should be fixed over
Use suitable board stopping angles at board edges where
tape along the joint, and press
with 150 grit abrasive paper or
edges with fasteners at 300mm centres on each side. These
setting of the board edge is required ( figure 31 ).
down into the fresh jointing
equivalent.
Step 7
Step 2
compound. Remove excess
may be set over to provide a smooth finishing ( figure 27 ).
and any air bubbles

sandwiched beneath the tape
with a broad knife, drawn along
External corner
angle set over
the joint at a 45 angle to board surface. Sufficient compound

must be left under the tape to ensure a good bond.
Flush Jointing Internal Corners
Immediately apply a skim coat of jointing compound over the

joint. This reduces the possibility of edge curling or wrinkling.
Stopping angle
Typical expansion joint kit

edges have been set
finish with suitable internal

angle tool.
Step 3
Figure 27: External Corner Detail
Refer to above procedure and
Cover head of fasteners with a
coat of jointing compound.

Recommended details for column or wall abutment are as shown in figure 28 and figure 29 below.
Flush Jointing External Corners

Refer to above procedure
Step 4
Angle trim fixed to wall
Shadowline angle trim
except that metal or plastic
compound over the joint,
external corner angle strip is
feathered approximately 50mm
used instead of perforated
beyond edges of the first coat.
paper tape.
Allow to set.
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appendix II
notes
Note: It is essential that tile fixing application be carried out in accordance

with the tile adhesive manufacturers instructions and recommendations
though a typical tile fixing procedure is provided below.
TYPICAL TILE FIXING PROCEDURE

It is essential that the board surface is completely free of dust, grease or other
foreign matter, which may affect bonding performance, before it is tiled on.
While it is not necessary to prime or seal the board surface before tiling, they
must be wiped clean of dust, preferably with a damp cloth. Cleaning should
be carried out just before the application of adhesive to ensure a dust-free
surface.
Spread adhesive with a notched spreader in a horizontal direction and in
accordance with adhesive manufacturers recommendations.
Press tiles firmly into the adhesive to ensure no voids form behind the tile. Do
not butt tiles closely together. Leave sufficient space (minimum 2mm) for
compressible grout.
Ensure that tiles do not overlap expansion joints in the backer boards.
Tiles should be fixed at least 24 hours before grouting. Use only
Wall Tiles
Board
compressible grout.
Nogging
Adhesive compound
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appendix II
notes
Note: It is essential that tile fixing application be carried out in accordance

with the tile adhesive manufacturers instructions and recommendations
though a typical tile fixing procedure is provided below.
TYPICAL TILE FIXING PROCEDURE

It is essential that the board surface is completely free of dust, grease or other
foreign matter, which may affect bonding performance, before it is tiled on.
While it is not necessary to prime or seal the board surface before tiling, they
must be wiped clean of dust, preferably with a damp cloth. Cleaning should
be carried out just before the application of adhesive to ensure a dust-free
surface.
Spread adhesive with a notched spreader in a horizontal direction and in
accordance with adhesive manufacturers recommendations.
Press tiles firmly into the adhesive to ensure no voids form behind the tile. Do
not butt tiles closely together. Leave sufficient space (minimum 2mm) for
compressible grout.
Ensure that tiles do not overlap expansion joints in the backer boards.
Tiles should be fixed at least 24 hours before grouting. Use only
Wall Tiles
Board
compressible grout.
Nogging
Adhesive compound
Fixing Manual
Flexabord application for external cladding at the Safety & Skill
Training Centre, Jalan Genting Klang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
UCO Vistabord
UCO Multiflex
UCO Flexabord
Fibre Cement Board
Vistabord application for tile-on partitions and counters at

food court, Lot 10, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Curve wall cladding using Multiflex, Bukit Jalil LRT Station,

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
WALLS & CEILINGS
Ceiling soffit using Vistabord at Suria KLCC, Malaysia.
UAC BERHAD 3rd Floor, Menara Boustead

69 Jalan Raja Chulan
50200 Kuala Lumpur
TEL 603 2141 2266

FAX 603 2141 5160
E-MAIL sales@uac.com.my
Printed: January 2003
WEBSITE www.uac.com.my
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general product information

UAC wall & ceiling linings

cellulose fibre cement board.

cellulose fibre cement board.

cellulose fibre cement board.

board cutting &

working with power tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

It is a sanded smooth surfaced, It is a sanded smooth surfaced, It is a unsanded surfaced,

recessed edge board.

square edge board.

recessed edge board.

Pinkish or creamy white

Standard Size (mm)

vistabord & flexabord

Application & Selection

smooth surface is required.

Flush Jointed Ceiling

typical flush jointing procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

typical tile fixing procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

smooth surface is required.

general product information

UAC wall & ceiling linings

cellulose fibre cement board.

cellulose fibre cement board.

cellulose fibre cement board.

board cutting &

working with power tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

It is a sanded smooth surfaced, It is a sanded smooth surfaced, It is a unsanded surfaced,

recessed edge board.

square edge board.

recessed edge board.

Pinkish or creamy white

Standard Size (mm)

vistabord & flexabord

Application & Selection

smooth surface is required.

Flush Jointed Ceiling

typical flush jointing procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

typical tile fixing procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

smooth surface is required.

board cutting & hole forming

WORKING WITH POWER TOOLS

Straight PVC Jointer*

Suitable gypsum or cement based

PVC jointers are available for jointing

jointing compound are

4.5mm and 6mm thick Multiflex

recommended for flush jointing of

methods and examples of hole-forming technique are listed below:

recessed-edge boards, and for

External Corner Angle Strip*

Suitable cutting methods include the use of:

(a) For small rectangular and circular holes