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GYPSUM, FIBROUS PLASTER AND CALCIUM SILICATE BOARD CEILINGS

INDEX TO ARTICLES
PART 1 - GENERAL
1.1 Contract Documents
1.2 Work Included
1.3 Related Work Specified Elsewhere
1.4 Quality Assurance
1.5 Submittals
1.6 Job Conditions

PART 2 - PRODUCTS
2.1 Acceptable Manufacturers
2.2 Gypsum Board
2.3 Metal Trim Accessories
2.4 Fasteners
2.5 Joint Materials And Adhesives
2.6 Fibrous Plasterboard
2.7 Calcium Silicate Board
2.8 Delivery, Storage and Handling

PART 3 - EXECUTION
3.1 Ceiling Board Installation
3.2 Methods of Gypsum Board Application
3.3 Installation of Gypsum Plasterboard Trim Accessories
3.4 Finishing of Gypsum Board
3.5 Fibrous Plasterboard Installation
3.6 Protection

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09 20 00
GYPSUM, FIBROUS PLASTER AND CALCIUM SILICATE BOARD CEILINGS
. GENERAL
1.1 Contract Documents
1.1.1 All work of this Section shall comply with the requirements of the Contract
Documents for the Main Building Works, with the Drawings, Schedules and with
all other Contract Documents.
1.2 Work Included
1.2.1 The Work included in this Section comprises the following:
a) Furnishing and installation of suspended gypsum board ceiling, soffits and
fascias in locations shown on drawings or required by Finishes
Schedules. Suspension systems for such gypsum board indicated in
"Related Work Specified Elsewhere."
b) Any other gypsum board construction as may be required by the
drawings, except as otherwise provided for under "Related Work
Specified Elsewhere."
c) Installation of metal access panels in gypsum board ceilings:
Access panels will be furnished under the provisions of Section 08 30 00
- Specialty doors
d) Furnishing and installation of suspended fibrous plasterboard, water
resistant fibrous plasterboard and calcium silicate board ceilings in
locations shown on Drawings or required by Finishes Schedules.
e) Furnishing and installation of suspended decorative fibrous plaster
mouldings in locations shown on Drawings.
f) The Contractor shall provide all necessary secondary structural steel in
addition to the standard ceiling framing support systems. This secondary
structural steel is required to provide full supports to all ceiling profiles and
assemblies. The Contractor shall be fully familiar with the structural and
MEP drawings and site condition and note that secondary steel must:
i) Accommodate MEP on the assumption that ceiling systems may
not be hung from MEP assemblies and framing, and may be
required to span below, above or across MEP ducts and the like.
ii) Accommodate the full height ceiling voids from ceiling profile to
the underside of the main structure. The Contractor must assume
all subframes and supports within this void shall be installed by
the Contractor unless specifically noted on the drawings.
The Contractor shall highlight at the time of tender if any further
information is required to allow for an accurate pricing of their secondary
steel and standard framing assemblies, otherwise it shall be deemed that
the tenderer’s price shall include for all of the above.
The Contractor’s scope for secondary structural steel frame shall include
all suspended ceiling area (incluing area where ceiling panels are installed
by NSC).
1.3 Related Work Specified Elsewhere
a) Reference Standards : 01 02 10
b) Metal Fabrications : 05 20 00

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 c) Ceiling registers and grilles for air conditioning - refer to Mechanical
Work and ventilating
systems Specification
d) Lighting fixtures - refer to Electrical Work
Specification
e) Supports for Plaster and Gypsum Board - 09 30 00
f) Ceiling - 09 20 00
g) Painting & Coatings - 09 80 00
1.4 Quality Assurance
1.4.1 Refer to Section 01 02 10 Reference Standards to comply with the requirements
of the referenced Standards
1.5 Submittals
1.5.1 Shop Drawings:
Include the following:
a) Ceiling layouts showing location of lighting fixtures and grilles
b) Change in level details
c) Support at lighting fixtures and grilles
1.5.2 Product data:
Indicate product description, including compliance with specified requirements
and installation requirements. Mark manufacturer's brochures to include only
those products proposed for use.
1.5.3 Samples:
Submit three (3) samples of each material specified herein : 300 x 300mm as
applicable for the type of material submitted.
1.5.4 Mock-ups:
a) At the earliest possible time and before proceeding with gypsum board
and fibrous plastic board ceiling work, erect mock-up of a typical ceiling.
b) Mock-ups shall be for the entire room or space selected by the Architect
including finishes, joints and all necessary fixing to show the workmanship
to be reviewed by the Architect. Mock-up to be constructed as an actual
part of a designated ceiling area as specified in Bill 1 - General Conditions
& Preliminaries.
c) Allow Architect to observe framing support system before applying ceiling
board.
d) Mock-ups must be reviewed by Architect before Contractor can proceed
with ceiling work. Confirmed mock-ups will serve as standard of
acceptance of ceiling work.
e) Confirmed mock-ups will become part of completed work of Project.
Rejected Mock-ups shall be demolished and removed immediately after
rejection, with new mock-ups made until confirmation is received.
1.6 Job Conditions
1.6.1 Install gypsum board and fibrous plasterboard only after building is enclosed.
1.6.2 Ventilation:
a) Provide ventilation during and following adhesive and joint treatment
applications.

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 b) Use temporary air circulators in enclosed areas lacking natural ventilation.
c) Under slow drying conditions, allow additional drying time between coats
of joint treatment.
d) Protect joint treatment from excessively fast drying due to draughts during
hot, dry weather.
2. PRODUCTS
2.1 Acceptable Manufacturers
2.1.1 Acceptable manufacturers, subject to compliance with specified requirements.
Other manufacturers providing similar and equal product will be given equal
consideration:
a) Gypsum board
i) Refer to Section 09 20 00 Gypsum Board for list of acceptable
manufacturers..
b) Fibrous-plaster board:
i) Plasterceil Industries Pte Ltd or approved equivalent.
c) Fire rated calcium silicate board:
i) Cape East
ii) Promat
2.2 Gypsum Board
2.2.1 Gypsum board shall comply with ASTM 1597M, of types, edge configuration and
thickness indicated, in maximum lengths available to minimize end-to-end butt
joints.
a) Regular board:
Provide regular board as the finishing layer for ceilings.
i) Edges:
Tapered for application of joint tape and finishing compound.
ii) Thickness:
As indicated on drawings. Where not indicated thickness shall be
a minimum of 12mm per layer except that curved ceiling surfaces
shall be built up of two or more layers of 6mm each, as required
to achieve sound resistive rating.
b) Backing board:
Complying with ASTM C1396. May be used as the initial layer in ceilings
requiring multiple-layer application of gypsum board.
i) Edges : Square
ii) Thickness : As indicated on drawings but not less than 12mm
per layer.
2.3 Metal Trim Accessories
2.3.1 Provide manufacturer's standard trim accessories of types required or indicated
for gypsum plasterboard and fibrous plasterboard work, formed of galvanized
steel, with either knurled and perforated or expanded flanges for nailing or
stapling, and beaded for concealment of flanges in joint compound. Provide
corner beads, L-type edge trim-beads, U-type edge trim-beads, J-type reveal trim,
and one-piece control joint beads.

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 2.4 Fasteners
2.4.1 Screws for wallboard application:
a) For application of single layer or base layer of wallboard to metal framing:
30mm long, Type S, bugle head.
b) For application of face layer of wallboard to metal framing in double layer
construction: 41mm long, Type S, bugle head.
c) For wallboard to wallboard application: 38mm long, Type G, bugle head,
in conjunction with laminating adhesive.
2.5 Joint Materials And Adhesives
2.5.1 Joint Tape:
Complying with ASTM C 475, perforated.
2.5.2 Joint Compound:
Ready mixed joint compound shall be Proko Joint Treatment or equivalent
complying with ASTM C 475 Type 1, vinyl base, ready mixed tape embedment
and topping compound. Powder components may be used provided that separate
formulations for tape embedment and topping are utilized.
2.5.3 Laminating Adhesive:
Provide appropriate special adhesive type as recommended by wallboard
manufacturer.
2.6 Fibrous Plasterboard
2.6.1 Fibrous plasterboard shall comply with ASTM C59, BS 476 Part 8, 1972, BS 13279
Part 1, 1973 and the other relevant British Standard of types and thickness as
indicated on drawings in maximum length available to minimize end to end butt
joints. The board shall be square edged with the opposing edge of the board
rebated to suit concealed suspension system. Metal suspension and concealed
grid system shall be used.
2.6.2 Water resistant fibrous plasterboard shall be used where indicated on Drawings.
The water resistant fibrous plasterboard shall consists of additive such as
"Sisaseal" or other equal waterproofing additives. The thickness of these boards
shall be as indicated on Drawings.
2.7 Calcium Silicate Board
2.7.1 Unless otherwise indicated on Drawings, or details, provide 12mm thick regular
asbestos-free calcium silicate board, 1200mm wide, in maximum standard length.
2.7.2 Fire-Resistive Calcium silicate board:
12mm thick, unless otherwise shown on the drawings, 1200mm wide, in maximum
standard lengths as required.
2.7.3 All calcium silicate boards shall have a maximum moisture movement from
ambient to fully saturated equal to, or less than 0.1%, and an alkalinity less than
pH value 10.
2.7.4 Ready mixed joint compound for taping, topping or texturing in calcium silicate
board construction shall be to Architect’s acceptance.
2.8 Delivery, Storage And Handling
2.8.1 Delivery and Handling:
Deliver materials to project site with manufacturer's labels intact and legible.
Handle materials with care to prevent damage. Install no material which becomes
damaged during handling.

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 2.8.2 Storage:
a) Stack gypsum board and fibrous plasterboard flat off floor on pallets or
similar platforms providing continuous support for board to prevent
sagging. Stack wallboard so that long lengths are not over short lengths.
Protect stored gypsum board and fibrous plasterboard from moisture and
excessive humidity.
b) Store adhesives and laminating compounds in dry area.
c) Do not overload floor systems with concentrations of stored gypsum board
and fibrous plasterboard.
3. EXECUTION
3.1 Ceiling Board Installation
3.1.1 Meet at the project site with the installers of related work and clerk of works or site
Architect and review the coordination and sequencing of work to ensure that
everything to be concealed by ceiling board has been accomplished, and that
access panels, openings, supplementary framing and blocking and similar
provision have been completed.
3.1.2 Locate exposed end-butt joints as far from centre of ceilings as possible, and
stagger not less than 300mm alternate courses of board.
3.1.3 Install ceiling boards in the direction and manner which shall minimize the number
of end-butt joints, and which shall avoid end joints in the central area of each
ceiling. Stagger end joints at least 300mm. Back all joints with a framing member.
3.1.4 Install exposed ceiling board with face side out. Do not install imperfect, damaged
or damp boards. Butt boards together for a light contact at edges and ends with
not more than 1.5mm open space between boards. Do not force into place.
3.1.5 Locate edge and end joints over supports. Position boards so that like edges abut,
tapered edges against tapered edges and mill-cut or field-cut ends against mill-
cut or field cut ends. Do not place tapered edges against cut edges or ends.
3.1.6 Attach ceiling board to framing and blocking as required for additional support at
openings and cutouts.
3.1.7 Form control joints and expansion joints with space between edges of boards,
prepared to receive trim accessories.
3.1.8 Space fasteners in ceiling boards in accordance with referenced standards and
manufacturer's recommendations.
3.2 Methods of Gypsum Board Application
3.2.1 Single Layer Application:
a) On ceilings apply gypsum board after partition board application to the
greatest extent possible.
b) Fasten single layer applications with screws of type as previously
specified.
3.2.2 Double Layer Application:
a) Fasten both base layer and face layer separately to the supports with
screws.
b) Screws for double layer application shall be of type as previously
specified. Joints shall be staggered to overlap alignment of double layer
application.

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 3.3 Installation of Gypsum Plasterboard Trim Accessories
3.3.1 General:
Where feasible, use the same fasteners to anchor trim accessory flanges as
required to fasten gypsum board to the supports. Otherwise, fasten flanges by
nailing or stapling in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and
recommendations.
3.3.2 Install J-type trim at the edges of gypsum board on each side of expansion joints
in suspended ceilings. The internal faces of the joints (inside ceiling plenums)
shall be covered with a continuous 0.95mm thick sheet metal strip fastened along
one edge only with sheet metal screws engaging the inner leg of the J-type edge
trim.
3.3.3 Where suspended gypsum board ceilings terminate against walls, columns,
partitions or the like provide metal J-type trim at gypsum board edges. The
trimmed ceiling board edges shall be set back from the vertical wall or vertical
surface to form a perimeter reveal of width as indicated on the drawings or as
directed by the Architect.
3.4 Finishing of Gypsum Board
3.4.1 General:
Apply treatment at gypsum board joints (both directions), flanges of trim
accessories, penetrations, fastener heads, surface defects and elsewhere as
required to prepare work for decoration. Prefill open joints using type of compound
recommended by manufacturer.
a) Apply joint tape at joints between gypsum boards, except where trim
accessories are indicated.
b) Apply joint compound in 3 coats (not including prefill of openings in base),
and sand between last 3 coats and after last coat.
3.4.2 Repair of Fastener Pop:
a) Repair fastener pop by driving new fastener approximately 38mm from
defect and reseat defective fastener where possible.
b) When face paper is punctured, drive new fastener approximately 38mm
from the defect and remove the incorrectly installed fastener.
c) Fill damaged surface with compound and sand level.
3.5 Fibrous Plasterboard Installation
3.5.1 Ensure that everything to be concealed by the fibrous plasterboard has been
accomplished, and that access panels, openings, supplementary framing and
blocking and similar provision have been completed. Installation of fibrous
plasterboard ceiling is to be carried out by experienced and competent tradesmen.
3.5.2 Locate exposed end-butt joints as far from centre of ceilings as possible, and
stagger not less than 300mm alternate courses of board. Back all joints with a
framing member.
3.5.3 Do not install imperfect or damaged boards. Butt boards together for a light
contact at edges and ends with not more than 1.5mm open space between
boards. Do not force into place. When grouting is not applied at the back of the
flush joint, the joint shall be kept open 10mm to facilitate caulking with bonding
compound from the face side. The joint is to be trowelled flush.
3.5.4 Attach fibrous plasterboard to framing and blocking as required for additional
supports at openings and cutouts.
3.5.5 Form control joints and expansion joints with space between edges of boards,
prepared to receive trim accessories.

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 3.5.6 Space fasteners in fibrous plasterboards in accordance with referenced standards
and manufacturer's recommendations.
3.5.7 To produce flush joints in the ceiling boards to obtain a seamless surface, apply a
bonding compound recommended by the manufacturer in the joints from the face
side. The joint is then trowelled with stopping compound to leave a flush surface
in true relationship to the adjacent surface.
3.5.8 Where fibrous plasterboard ceilings terminate against walls or other vertical
surfaces, provide from vertical wall or surface to form a perimeter reveal of width
as indicated on the drawings or as directed by the Architect.
3.6 Protection:
3.6.1 Protect all ceiling board work from damage and deterioration during remainder of
construction period.
3.6.2 Replace any damaged gypsum, fibrous-plaster and calcium silicate board work at
no cost to the Employer.

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