IMPACT DAMAGE RESISTANT

WALL SYSTEMS
CONTENTS APPLICATIONS
Introduction 2 Gyprock Impactchek Plasterboard has been primarily
developed for use in areas that are required to be resistant
Advantages 2
to soft body impact in accordance with the Building Code
Applications 2 of Australia Clause C1.8.
Material Specifications 2 Although the highest impact damage resistance is only
Design Considerations 3 required by the BCA in some Class 9 Building situations,
the inherent impact resistance of Gyprock Impactchek
Framing 5 Plasterboard makes it ideal for all areas of high pedestrian
Plasterboard Installation 5 traffic in all building types, and it should be used wherever
there is a risk of impact damage. These risk areas include
Health, Safety & Warranty 6
corridors, foyers and stair shafts in commercial buildings,
Contact Details 6 shopping centres, cinemas, offices, sports stadiums,
schools, hospitals and nursing homes.
Gyprock Impactchek Plasterboard can also be used in
INTRODUCTION fire rated wall systems with a fire rating level (FRL) of up to
CSR Gyprock® Impact Damage Resistant Wall Systems – /120/120 where higher impact damage resistance is also
provide a higher degree of ‘soft body impact resistance’, that required.
is, resistance to the bumps and knocks which occur in high Gyprock Impactchek is also useful in acoustic wall systems
traffic public buildings every day. given the product’s high density.
An important element in CSR Gyprock Impact Damage
Resistant Wall Systems is CSR Gyprock Impactchek™,
which is a purpose designed fibreglass bonded and mesh
MATERIAL
reinforced plasterboard that exceeds the requirements of SPECIFICATIONS
the Building Code of Australia (BCA) for soft body impact
resistance. GYPROCK IMPACTCHEK PLASTERBOARD

Impact damage resistance is not directly related to acoustic Sheet Length 3000 mm
performance, and acoustic requirements should be Sheet Width 1200 mm
addressed as an additional issue where appropriate. Sheet Thickness 13 mm
Sheet Mass 10.5 kg/m2

ADVANTAGES Gyprock Impactchek has undergone extensive testing in

accordance with BCA Specification C1.8.
• Soft body impact resistance in excess of the BCA strength
requirements. EARLY FIRE HAZARD INDICES
• Can be used in fire rated systems. Gyprock Average Specific
Group No.
Product Extinction Area
• Can be used together with standard 13mm plasterboard.
13mm
• Can be used effectively in acoustic wall systems. 1 <250
Impactchek™
• Easy to install.
• Saves time and money compared
to other impact resistant wall
systems.
• Uses standard plasterboard
fasteners and fixing methods.
• Easy to joint and finish using
s t a n d a rd c o m p o u n d s a n d
methods.
• Damage that may occur is more
easily repaired.
• Violet coloured face paper for
easy identification.

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DESIGN Fire Resistance Level
The Fire Resistance Level (FRL) of a CSR fire rated wall
CONSIDERATIONS system will not be detrimentally affected by the substitution
of lining material as detailed in Table 1.
System Performance
All wall configurations detailed in Table 2 have been
Sound Transmission Class
laboratory tested to establish their structural performance The Sound Transmission Class (STC) of a CSR wall system
characteristics. will not be detrimentally affected by the substitution of lining
To produce this specified performance, field installation of material as detailed in Table 1.
these systems must comply with the stud spacings detailed Where 13mm Gyprock Impactchek is used in lieu of 13mm
and all relevant installation detailing as specified in the Gyprock Standard Plasterboard, an improvement in the STC
CSR Gyprock Fire & Acoustic Design Guide, NºGYP500 may be experienced. Further technical assistance is available
or the CSR Gyprock Steel Frame Wall Systems Installation from CSR designLINK™ telephone 1800 621 117.
Guide, NºGYP544.
TABLE 1: LINING SUBSTITUTION
The substitution of materials or a compromise in assembly Replace this lining... with this lining
may result in failure under critical conditions.
1 x 13mm Gyprock 1 x 13mm Impactchek
Standard Plasterboard
Impact Resistant
1 x 13mm Fyrcheck 1 x 13mm Impactchek
Wall Systems 1 x 16mm Fyrcheck 1 x 13mm Impactchek +
An impact resistant wall system can be designed 1 x 13mm Fyrcheck
and constructed from any wall system detailed in the 2 x 13mm Fyrcheck 1 x 13mm Impactchek +
CSR Gyprock Fire & Acoustic Design Guide, NºGYP500, by 1 x 13mm Fyrcheck
substituting Gyprock Impactchek Plasterboard in lieu of the
specified CSR Gyprock Plasterboard products as detailed
in Table 1. Minimising Wall Damage
The Gyprock Impactchek must be applied to the traffic side To minimise the risk of wall damage from normal day-to-day
or sides of the wall in accordance with the BCA requirements, usage, the following items should be incorporated wherever
and can be either the first or second layer in two layer appropriate.
systems. • Door Stops • Hand Rails • Crash Rails • Chair Rails.

TABLE 2: COMPARISON OF IMPACT AND UDL RESISTANCE

USING ALTERNATIVE STUD SPACING AND LINING MATERIAL COMBINATIONS
Typical Wall Application Wall Lining Material Stud Spacing Soft Body Impact Resistance * UDL Resistance
Public corridor, stair shaft 1 x 13mm Gyprock Impactchek 600mm 400mm ≥ 1.0 kPa
and fire isolated exit in a 1 x 13mm Gyprock Impactchek +
600mm 400mm ≥ 1.0 kPa
spectator stand, sports 1 x 13mm Gyprock Fyrcheck
stadium, cinema, theatre, 1 x 13mm Gyprock Fyrcheck +
600mm 350mm ≥ 1.0 kPa
railway station, bus or 1 x 6mm CSR Fibre Cement Wallboard
airport terminal. (Some 1 x 9mm CSR Fibre Cement Wallboard 600mm 350mm ≥ 1.0 kPa
Class 9 Buildings) 2 x 16mm Gyprock Fyrcheck 400mm 350mm ≥ 1.0 kPa
Walls of stairways and 2 x 13mm Gyprock Fyrcheck 600mm 175mm ≥ 0.35 kPa
service shafts and fire
1 x 16mm Gyprock Fyrcheck 600mm 150mm ≥ 0.35 kPa
isolated exits generally.
Fire resisting walls generally. 1 x 13mm Gyprock Fyrcheck 600mm 125mm ≥ 0.25 kPa
* Drop height of 27.2kg sand bag

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Impact Damage Resistant Wall Systems
The systems detailed here are only a sample of the possible CSR Impact Damage Resistant Wall Systems. Refer to
the CSR Gyprock Fire & Acoustic Design Guide for additional systems which can be upgraded to include increased
Soft Body Impact Resistance.

CSR 039 Applications

• Where increased Impact

FRL • 1 layer x 13mm Gyprock Impactchek Plasterboard.
Resistance is required
–/–/– • Steel Studs at 600mm maximum centres.
1 side and NO Fire
• 1 layer x 13mm Gyprock Standard Plasterboard.
Resistance is required.

CSR 610 Applications

FRL
• 1 layer x 6mm CeminSeal Wallboard.
– /90/90 • Where increased Impact
• 1 layer x 13mm Gyprock Fyrcheck Plasterboard.
and Resistance is required 2
• Steel Studs at 600mm maximum centres.
30/30/30 sides and Fire Resistance
• 1 layer x 13mm Gyprock Fyrcheck Plasterboard.
FAR 2357 is required.
• 1 layer x 6mm CSR Fibre Cement Wallboard.

CSR 040 + Soft Body Impact Resistance 1 Side Applications

FRL
– /90/90 • 1 layer x 13mm Gyprock Impactchek Plasterboard. • Where increased Impact
and • 1 layer x 13mm Gyprock Fyrcheck Plasterboard. Resistance is required 1
30/30/30 • Steel Studs at 600mm maximum centres. side and Fire Resistance is
FAR 2357 • 1 layer x 13mm Gyprock Fyrcheck Plasterboard. required.

CSR 075 + Soft Body Impact Resistance 1 Side Applications

FRL
– /120/120 • 1 layer x 13mm Gyprock Impactchek Plasterboard. • Where increased Impact
and • 1 layer x 13mm Gyprock Fyrcheck Plasterboard. Resistance is required 1
90/90/90 • Steel Studs at 600mm maximum centres. side and Fire Resistance is
FAR 2357 • 2 layers x 13mm Gyprock Fyrcheck Plasterboard. required.

CSR 075 + Soft Body Impact Resistance 2 Sides Applications

FRL
• 1 layer x 13mm Gyprock Impactchek Plasterboard.
– /120/120 • Where increased Impact
• 1 layer x 13mm Gyprock Fyrcheck Plasterboard.
and Resistance is required 2
• Steel Studs at 600mm maximum centres.
90/90/90 sides and Fire Resistance
• 1 layer x 13mm Gyprock Fyrcheck Plasterboard.
FAR 2357 is required.
• 1 layer x 13mm Gyprock Impactchek Plasterboard.

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HANDLING & STORAGE
All materials must be kept dry, preferably stored inside. Care
should be taken to avoid sagging or damage to ends, edges
and surfaces of sheets.
All Gyprock plasterboard and CeminSeal Wallboard must
be stacked flat, properly supported on a level platform or on
support members which extend the full width of the sheets
and which are spaced at a maximum of 600mm centres.
If stored outside, sheets must be stored off the ground,
stacked as previously detailed and protected from the
weather.
Buildings should be sealed against water ingress before
plasterboard is installed. It is recommended that plasterboard
damaged by water is replaced.
Sheets must be dry prior to fixing, jointing and finishing.
FIG 1: STACKING AND SUPPORT OF LINING SHEETS
600mm
maximum
Support full width of Gyprock™
plasterboard or CeminSeal™
Wallboard sheets
FRAMING
Steel or timber framing must comply with the relevant
specifications detailed in the CSR Gyprock Fire & Acoustic
Design Guide, NºGYP500.
PLASTERBOARD
INSTALLATION
Plasterboard Cutting
Gyprock plasterboard can be cut by scoring the face
linerboard with a knife and snapping the plasterboard back
away from the scored face.
Always score the front (non-printed) face first. The back
linerboard can then be cut from the back towards the front.
Gyprock Impactchek has fibreglass mesh behind the back
face paper, so this face must also be cut before snapping.
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FIG 2: PLASTERBOARD CUTTING
Alternatively for plasterboards other than Impactchek, a saw
may be used from the front face.
Cut edges are to be smoothed as required to permit neat
joints. A metal T-square will assist in creating a clean, straight
cut.
TIP: SIte recessing tools are available to treat cut edges for
easier jointing.
All cut-outs for pipes, electrical installations, fixtures etc, are
to be scored on both faces before removal, or are to be cut
out with a suitable tool. The use of an impact tool such as
a hammer is not an acceptable method of producing
cut-outs.
If the plasterboard adhesive is not properly cured, hold the
sheet in place with temporary blocks on adjacent studs or
joists while making cut-outs.
Fixing
CSR Gyprock Impactchek Plasterboard sheets can be fixed
either horizontally of vertically and must be installed to the
same specifications as detailed for the layer it is replacing.
Appropriate installation details can be found in the CSR
Gyprock Steel Frame Wall Systems Installation Guide,
NºGYP544, or the CSR Gyprock Fire & Acoustic Design
Guide, NºGYP500.
Protection During Construction
All assemblies shall be suitably protected from exposure to
excessive moisture during installation to avoid water damage
to the Gyprock Impactchek Plasterboard.
Jointing & Finishing
Jointing and finishing of the outer layer of plasterboard
shall be in accordance with CSR Gyprock Plasterboard
Residential Installation Guide, NºGYP547.
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Health & Safety Contact Details
Information on any known health risks of our products and CSR Gyprock Web Site
how to handle them safely is on their package and/or the www.gyprock.com.au
documentation accompanying them.
CSR Gyprock Sales Support
Additional information is listed in the Material Safety Telephone: 13 17 44
Data sheet. To obtain a copy, telephone 1800 807 668. Facsimile: 1800 646 364
CSR DesignLINK Technical Support Service
Warranty Telephone: 1800 621 117
Gyprock® products are manufactured for life, with all CSR Facsimile: 1800 069 904
products designed to achieve optimal performance when Email: designlink@csr.com.au
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professionals. New South Wales and ACT

Gyprock plasterboard products are manufactured to the 376 Victoria Street,

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of product and support. For details on our product warranty, Queensland
please log onto www.gyprock.com.au, or contact us on 768 Boundary Road,
1300 306 556. Coopers Plains QLD 4108
Victoria
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Yarraville VIC 3013
South Australia
Lot 100 Sharp Court,
Mawson Lakes SA 5095
Western Australia
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Welshpool WA 6106
Tasmania
PO Box 61,
Glenorchy TAS 7010
Northern Territory
Cnr Stuart Hwy & Angliss St,
Berrimah NT 0828

GYP511 July 2014

CSR Gyprock, CSR Building Products A.B.N. 55 008 631 356.
The following are trade marks of CSR Limited and are under license. CSR, Gyprock, Supaceil, Soundchek, Aquachek, Impactchek, Superchek,
Fyrchek, EC08, Bradford, DesignLINK, Ceilector.
GYP511.BMS1050.0714

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