Premium Drywall

Systems & Partitions

Water Resistant

Fire Resistant

Impact Resistant

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Systems & Partitions
Drywall construction is applied in a dry condition without the use of mortar. The materials used in PRIMA premium drywall construction are Boral gypsum boards, PRIMA fibre cement boards and Rondo Zincalume steel stud. The large Boral and PRIMA board size sheets are fastened directly to Rondo steel stud frames with self drilling screws. The lightweightness of the materials together combined with the ease and simplicity of construction makes it the preferred wall construction method option. In places where supply is a problem or in construction sites where water is barely accessible, drywall construction method becomes the absolute preferred choice. Boral, PRIMA and Rondo collaborate to set a quality benchmark for the construction of drywall systems where the user and specifiers can be sure of premium products and performance for:

Water resistant Fire resistant Impact resistant Soundproof

All three companies are established leaders for their respective building materials used as the main components for drywall constructions to achieve optimum system performance. Boral and Rondo are related companies synonymous with their market leadership in gypsum board system solution while PRIMA fibre cement boards known for its superior water and impact resistant properties are supplied to over 60 countries worldwide. All three companies therefore serve to complement and enhance the delivery of drywall construction products and solution to builders in Malaysia and worldwide. Therefore it makes sense to insist on PRIMA Premium Drywall Systems for your drywall construction requirements.

Why specifically PRIMA Premium Drywall?

Water Resistant

Fire Resistant

Impact Resistant

Water Resistant

Fire Resistant

Impact Resistant

PRIMA Premium Drywall is tested to the levels of fire resistance required by building codes and standards. Impact on walls come in three basic forms; soft body, abrasive and hard body. Each of these can affect the wall lining in different ways and consequently affect the choice of lining system. When PRIMA Premium Drywall are properly sealed and used in a certified sound rated assembly, these products will contribute to required sound transmission classification (STC) values. PRIMA Premium Drywall offer the following key advantages:

Strong and durable Easy installation Aesthetically pleasing

Lightweight Cost effective Superior water & impact resistance 2

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PRIMA Premium Drywall System Overview

(PRIMA + BORAL + RONDO)
PRIMA Premium Drywall is made up of: PRIMAliner fibre cement boards Boral Firestop boards Rondo Zincalume steel stud 2 layers boards 1 layer 9mm PRIMAliner 1 layer 16mm Boral Firestop 64mm Stud Width 2 layers boards 1 layer 16mm Boral Firestop 1 layer 9mm PRIMAliner

114mm

Rondo top track Rondo steel stud 9mm PRIMAliner to each side 16mm Boral Plasterboard to each side
Note: The above diagrams show typical details of PRIMA Premium Drywall Systems. Actual system configuration may be different. Refer to System Components & Properties table for more information.

Rondo bottom track

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PRIMA Premium Drywall is SIRIM tested in accordance to BS 476: Part 22. PRIMA Premium Drywall is available in two fire rated systems - 1 hour and 2 hours non-load bearing drywall system. PRIMA Premium Drywall Systems incorporates Rondos light gauge Zincalume steel framing with Boral gypsum board underlay with PRIMAliner facing board. Board thicknesses for required fire resistance level as follows:

Fire Rating Requirement 1 hour Fire Rating 2 hours Fire Rating

PRIMAliner Board Thicknesses 9mm 9mm

Boral Firestop Board Thicknesses 12.5mm (Regular) 16mm (Firestop)

Note: For PSB tested systems, refer to System Components & Properties table for more information.

Applications & Advantages

PRIMA Premium Drywall Fire Rated wall systems shown in this manual are suitable to be applied as internal non-load bearing wall/partition for residential or commercial buildings. The use of the fire rated wall systems described in this manual shall be governed by the Malaysia Uniform Building By-law, Fire Rescue Department (Bomba) and the local authority regulation.

Water Resistant

The facing board in the PRIMA Premium Drywall Systems is PRIMAliner 9mm fibre cement board which has superior wet resistant properties. PRIMAliner is made from a recipe mix of cement, sand and pulp. PRIMAliner has been tested by various certification bodies and authorities for its water resistant properties. PRIMAliner superior water resistant property has been proven after passing the several test listed below:-

Test to AS 3991.5 : Resistance to Hot Water Soaking Test to AS 3991.6 : Resistance to Heat and Rain Test to AS 3991.7 : Resistance to Freeze and Thaw

Upon completion of the test, PRIMAliner remains intact and there were no signs of delamination or structural alteration observed on the test specimens.

Fire Resistant

All components that make up these drywall systems possess superior fire rating properties. The steel framing system is naturally non-combustible. The lining materials (fibre cement board & plasterboard) have been tested by SIRIM and classified as Class O building material under the Malaysia Uniform Building By-law 1984. The components/systems have been tested in SIRIM Berhad and PSB Singapore in accordance with BS 476: Fire tests on building material and structure. The test results are as follows:-

Fire Propagation Index of Performance, I < 12 (BS 476: Part 6) Surface Spread of Flame Class 1 (BS 476: Part 7) Non-load bearing drywall system One and Two hours rating (BS 476: Part 22)

Impact Resistant

PRIMA fibre cement boards ability to withstand impact is undoubted since it is a cement-sand based product with concrete-like strength. When used as a facing board of PRIMA Premium Drywall Systems, it is just the perfect durable and strong board for drywall construction to withstand hard knocks in areas of high traffic and rough handling. PRIMA Premium Drywall Systems have the advantage of being more solid and resistant to impact loads compared with traditional drywall systems. Impact loads come in three basic forms: soft body, abrasive as well as hard body. The drywall systems covered in this manual give you peace of mind knowing that you have already chosen or specified the systems that work.

Designing wall systems to achieve the required Sound Transmission Class (STC) value has been facilitated with the introduction of PRIMA Premium Drywall Systems. The acoustic properties of these systems have been tested in SIRIM Berhad Malaysia and PSB Singapore. The systems STC rating ranges from 45dB to 60dB.

System Components & Properties

Basic components and the typical properties of fire rated, non-load bearing wall system - steel frame.

Notes: 1. * These STC values are based on estimation only. 2. In order HCI systems to perform as tested, all components must install exactly as prescribed.

MAXIMUM WALL HEIGHTS TABLES: Rondo Steel Stud for

Table 1A : Internal Non-Load Bearing Walls (L/240) for PRIMAliner fibre cement board
STUD WIDTH BMT RONDO Part No. PRIMAliner Board (mm) Lined both sides 1 x 6.0 mm 1 x 9.0 mm 1 x 6.0 mm 1 x 9.0 mm 1 x 6.0 mm 1 x 9.0 mm 2680 2680 3110 3290 3370 3710 51mm 0.50mm 401 0.75mm 489 2900 3310 3300 3660 3600 3920 0.50mm 112 2930 2920 3600 3590 3930 4150 64mm 0.75mm 491 3900 3890 4250 4500 4530 4750 1.15mm 661 4150 4410 4580 4790 4920 5110

SINGLE STUD @ 600 mm CENTRES

PRIMAliner Board (mm) Lined both sides

SINGLE STUD @ 400 mm CENTRES

PRIMAliner Board (mm) Lined both sides

SINGLE STUD @ 300 mm CENTRES

Table 1B : Internal Non-Load Bearing Walls (L/360) for PRIMAliner fibre cement board
STUD WIDTH BMT RONDO Part No. PRIMAliner Board (mm) Lined both sides 1 x 6.0 mm 1 x 9.0 mm 1 x 6.0 mm 1 x 9.0 mm 1 x 6.0 mm 1 x 9.0 mm 2520 2680 2800 3120 3010 3300 51mm 0.50mm 401 0.75mm 489 2650 2990 2980 3270 3220 3490 0.50mm 112 2930 2920 3260 3540 3480 3730 64mm 0.75mm 491 3460 3700 3750 3950 3980 4170 1.15mm 661 3670 3890 4030 4210 4320 4480

SINGLE STUD @ 600 mm CENTRES

PRIMAliner Board (mm) Lined both sides

SINGLE STUD @ 400 mm CENTRES

PRIMAliner Board (mm) Lined both sides

SINGLE STUD @ 300 mm CENTRES

Framing
Framing member must be fabricated using light gauge Zincalume or equivalent steel sections having a minimum of 0.50mm base metal thickness (0.55mm total coated thickness) with spacing not exceeding the following centre distance:
35

51, 64, 76, 92 & 150mm

Stud - 600mm (610mm) maximum Noggings - not exceeding 1200mm (1220mm) and as described in the diagram

C-Channel

The actual studs and noggings sizes shall be selected based on the above table. Should fire rating or (and) sound insulation is required, refer to System Components & Properties table for additional requirements.

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51, 64, 76, 92 & 150mm

U-Channel

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0.55mm 403 3510 3510 4130 4310 4470 4800 76mm 0.75mm 493 4400 4390 4910 5390 5280 5740 1.15mm 671 4640 5200 5230 5710 5670 6090 0.55mm 251 3550 3850 4730 4720 5300 5460 92mm 0.75mm 495 4810 4990 5430 6020 5890 6420 150mm 1.15mm 681 5100 5740 5830 6370 6370 6850 0.75mm 511 6530 6510 7340 7600 7830 8050 1.15mm 691 7210 7510 7960 8180 8520 8700

SINGLE STUD @ 600 mm CENTRES

SINGLE STUD @ 400 mm CENTRES

SINGLE STUD @ 300 mm CENTRES

0.55mm 403 3320 3510 3690 3990 3970 4240

76mm 0.75mm 493 4000 4390 4390 4830 4700 5080

1.15mm 671 4200 4670 4680 5070 5040 5390

0.55mm 251 3550 3850 4370 4660 4670 4920

92mm 0.75mm 495 4390 4950 4890 5380 5270 5700

150mm 1.15mm 681 4650 5170 5240 5680 5690 6080 0.75mm 511 5830 6180 6520 6810 7080 7330 1.15mm 691 6400 6720 7240 7490 7910 8120

SINGLE STUD @ 600 mm CENTRES

SINGLE STUD @ 400 mm CENTRES

SINGLE STUD @ 300 mm CENTRES

Notes to Tables 1A & 1B:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Deflection Limit is span/240 (or span/360 as applicable) to a maximum of 30mm at 0.25 kPa, in accordance with the BCA Specification CI.8 - 2005. Maximum wall heights refer to the structural wall heights only. Maximum wall heights may be reduced from those in the table for fire rated walls, refer to your plasterboard manufacturer for this information. The tabulated heights are not for axial loads but do include self weight and lateral pressures. Shelf loading is not permitted on the tabulated wall heights. Loadings: (a) Pultimate = 0.375 kPa (b) Pservice = 0.25 kPa These walls are not for external applications. All loading in accordance with AS1170:2002 Walls analysed in accordance with AS4600:1996 Noggings in accordance with tables shown on facing page.

10. BMT = Base Metal thickness. 11. The above datas are applicable with RONDO products only.

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Note: The typical details shown in this section may only be applicable to selected PRIMA Premium Drywall Systems only. Always refer to HCI to request for specific system details based on the desired wall systems.

Fastening Requirement
The following fasteners are recommended to be used to construct the fire rated systems. Alternative fasteners with equivalent size and suitable head type can also be used, but may require additional work such as sheet pre-drilling prior to installation. PRIMAliner to Steel Frame Self-drilling, Self-embedding Head Screws Plasterboard to Steel Frame Bugle Head Plasterboard Screws Steel Frame Assembly Wafer Head Screws

To secure steel frame to masonry wall/slab, use 3mm diameter x 50mm long concrete nails or M8 anchor bolts spaced at 600mm maximum centres. PRIMAliner Fastener Edge Distances & Spacing 12mm min. from edge 50mm min. from corner 200mm centres max. at sheet perimeter 300mm centres max. elsewhere Plasterboard Fastener Edge Distances & Spacing 12mm min. from edge 50mm min. from corner 300mm centres max. at sheet perimeter 400mm centres max. elsewhere

Sheet Installation
Gypsum Board Underlay - Apply sheet horizontally, ensuring vertical sheet joint on one side of the stud does not coincide with the vertical sheet joint on the other side. PRIMAliner Lining - Apply sheet vertically, ensuring sheet joints on one side of the wall do not coincide with the sheet joints on the other side. PRIMAliner vertical sheet joints must not coincide to that of gypsum board. When applied in wet areas such as for washroom, ensure the wall system will not be subjected to still water. Please refer to HCIs comprehensive installation instruction.
1220mm max. 610mm c/c 610mm c/c 610mm c/c 610mm c/c 610mm c/c

Top plate: 0.55mm thick x 64mm deep Zincalume steel "U" channel Gypsum Board

200mm max.

9.0mm PRIMAliner 1220mm max. 300mm max.

50mm max.

12mm min.
Bottom plate : 0.55mm thick x 64mm deep Zincalume steel "u" channel fixed onto concrete floor Gypsum Board 9.0mm PRIMAliner

Typical Installation Detail

Joint compound topping layer PRIMAliner Gypsum board 270mm 200mm

Joint Systems
PRIMAliner sheet joints can be treated as described in the diagram, incorporating perforated paper jointing tape and plasterboard joint compound. Use only joint compound produced or supplied by reputable manufacturer. Best result can be achieved when both PRIMAliner edges have recesses. Jointing non-recessed edges should be avoided. If it becomes necessary to flush set over nonrecessed edges, the bedding layer, topping layer and finishing layer should be broadened to 200mm, 400mm and 600mm respectively. The combination of recessed edge and square edge is not suitable to be flush set. Flush Joint (Rebated Edge)

Rondo steel stud

Joint compound finishing layer sanded to finish (Not required for tiled wall) Perforated paper jointing tape Joint compound bedding layer to infill gap

Expansion Joint
Vertical expansion joints must be provided to accommodate anticipated movement within a building. PRIMA Premium Drywall Systems require expansion joints to be located vertically as follow: Vertical expansion joints maximum spacing Steel frame Untiled walls Tiled walls 0.50mm to 0.75mm BMT 9.0m 4.8m 0.75mm to 1.15mm BMT 6.0m

Horizontal expansion joints must be provided at 3.6mm mazimum centres. Seal joint with flexible fire rated sealant that is compatible with cementitious products.
Stopping angle set flush with joint compound Fire rated sealant over backer rod Fasteners

PRIMAliner lining Gypsum board

60mm

Rondo steel stud (provide complete structural break at control joint) Gypsum board PRIMAliner lining

B
Tile adhesive Fire rated sealant over backer rod Min. 5mm gap

Ceramic tiles

Finishes
PRIMAliner can be decorated with 2 coats of 100% quality water-based acrylic paint. For general-purpose applications, there is no requirement for primers or sealers. Alternatively, the sheet surface can be decorated with wall covering materials, such as wall paper. In all cases, coating, coating manufacturers recommendations must be strictly adhered to. For wet area application, tile finishing may be preferable. 10

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