Installation guide

VertiQ®
System T, System HAT
Impact-resistant and high impact-resistant acoustic wall panel solutions
 VertiQ® – System T, System HAT

Contents
System selection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Edges and sizes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
System T (impact-resistant) System HAT (high impact-resistant)
Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Mounting diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Mounting diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Single-panel height solutions . . . . . . . . . . 5
Multiple-panel height solutions . . . . . . . . . 6 5. Perimeter trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
6. Wall panels and
1. Perimeter trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 horizontal intermediate profiles . . . . . 14
2. T fixing brackets and 7. Vertical intermediate profiles . . . . . . . . 15
supporting brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3. Wall panels and
horizontal intermediate profiles . . . . . . 9
4. Vertical intermediate profiles . . . . . . . . 11

For information about storage, handling, service integration and special requirements, this system installation guide should be read and used in
conjunction with “Rockfon General Guidelines for Installation”.

System T

System HAT

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System selection System T: Impact-resistant solution, Important

VertiQ panels are tough and durable in their
own right, however overall system impact
resistance will be determined by the type of
installation system chosen.
Contact Rockfon for further information and
advice about impact resistance.
40 mm thick VertiQ A24 wall panels can be
installed using J channel perimeter trims and •U  se mounting screws/methods appropriate
standard 38 mm deep T24 tees as for the wall material.
intermediate profiles fastened directly to the • Ensure that the wall is smooth and level.
wall using T fixing brackets and supporting Any leveling correction must be done before
brackets (when needed). any installation begins.
• For ”high impact-resistant” solutions using
System HAT: High impact-resistant solution, System HAT, VertiQ panels must be mounted
according to DIN 18 032-3 for wall panels directly on the wall without any gap behind
or Class 1A according to EN 13964 annex D them.
for ceilings
In order to achieve high impact resistance
against, for example, balls in sports halls,
40 mm thick VertiQ A HAT wall panels should
be installed using 1 mm thick steel System HAT
profiles fixed directly to the wall.

Edges and sizes

VertiQ A24 – System T VertiQ A HAT – System HAT

VertiQ edges and panel dimensions

40 mm

M = Module size
A24 = M minus 8 mm (M-8 mm)
A HAT = M minus 28 mm (M-28 mm)

VertiQ panels
Edge Module size* (mm) Exact size* (mm) Product code
A24 1200 x 1200 x 40 1192 x 1192 x 40 ##
A24 2700 x 1200 x 40 2692 x 1192 x 40 ##
A HAT 1200 x 1200 x 40 1172 x 1172 x 40 ##
A HAT 2700 x 1200 x 40 2672 x 1172 x 40 ##
* For other dimensions, please contact Rockfon.

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 VertiQ® – System T Rear view of installation
seen from ’inside’ the wall.

40 mm deep J channel perimeter trims and
38 mm deep T24 tees as intermediate vertical
and horizontal profiles are used for System T.
J channel perimeter trims are fastened with
screws, together with SMF clips where
needed. For multiple-panel installations, both
horizontal and vertical T24 intermediate
profiles clip into place using T fixing brackets
mounted directly to the wall. Supporting
brackets are also required for multiple-height
or off-floor/baseboard installations. Total
installation depth is 40 mm.

Components
     
Wall panels Perimeter trim Intermediate profiles T fixing bracket Supporting bracket Clip

VertiQ A24 3000 mm long 3000 mm long for use with 15x35x50 mm SMF clip
40 mm J channel, 38 mm deep T24 tees 38 mm deep T24 tees
25 mm wide-side and (patent pending)
13 mm narrow-side

Perimeter trim, bottom – for multiple-height
installations resting on the floor or baseboard,
use a M-4 mm measure between the bottom
J channel perimeter trim and first horizontal
T24 intermediate profiles. This is to ensure the
VertiQ top edges are properly covered by T24
front capping. All further vertical levels will
use standard M measure distance.
Supporting bracket – these provide required SMF clip – for use when the top J channel
bottom support to panels within a multiple- perimeter trim needs to be installed last,
height or off-floor/baseboard installation. They offering demountability.
are mounted so the underside is 4 mm above
the module axis line (which the T fixing
bracket channels are centred on) so the panels
come to rest upon them (see the diagram on
page 6).

Mounting diagrams

600 mm
2700 x 1200
1500 mm
2700 x 1200
600 mm 1500 mm 600 mm
600 mm

400 400 400

400 950 mm 950 mm 400
mm mm mm
mm mm
600 mm

1200 x 1200
1200 mm

1200 x 1200
600 mm

600 mm

600 mm
900 mm

1500 mm

2700 x 1200
600 mm

400 400 400

mm mm mm

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Single-panel high solutions

1. Top J channel fixed wide-side to the wall with SMF clip, min. 14 mm 2. Top J channel fixed narrow-side to the wall with SMF clip, can be
distance to the ceiling should remain. mounted directly under the ceiling.

Insert the top J channel perimeter trim into the SMF clips, then lift it up Insert the top J channel perimeter trim into the SMF clips, then the top
14 mm to allow the top edge of the panel to fit in. When all the panels edge of the VertiQ panel into the top J channel perimeter trim so the
are in place, the top J channel slides back down to cover the top edges. bottom edge can pass over and set down into the bottom J channel
Vertical T24 intermediate profiles clicked into T fixing brackets should be perimeter trim. Vertical T24 intermediate profiles are installed as the
installed before lowering the top J channel perimeter trim. final step using the same motion as used for the panels.
under the ceiling
top J channel
min. 14 mm

M-14 mm
M-4 mm
M

M
1 2
top J channel perimeter trim
fixed 13 mm narrow-side to the wall
top J channel perimeter trim with SMF clip
fixed wide-side to the wall
with SMF clip
13 mm
VertiQ panel
13 mm 14 mm

25 mm
VertiQ panel
25 mm

SMF clip
fixed to the wall
SMF clip
fixed to the wall

wall wall
25 mm

25 mm
13 mm

13 mm

wall scuff-resistant baseboard,

e.g. solid timber wall scuff-resistant baseboard,
e.g. solid timber

Bottom J channel perimeter trim:

1. supported by 2. unsupported, above the floor, 3. supported by the floor
scuff-resistant baseboard with supporting brackets inside

VertiQ panel VertiQ panel VertiQ panel

wall 40 mm bottom J channel perimeter trim 40 mm bottom J channel perimeter trim

fixed 25 mm wide edge to the wall wall fixed 25 mm wide edge to the wall
25 mm
25 mm

13 mm
13 mm

wall 40 mm bottom J channel perimeter trim

fixed 25 mm wide edge to the wall
25 mm

13 mm

15x35x50 mm
supporting brackets
scuff-resistant baseboard, inside bottom J channel
e.g. solid timber fixed to the wall

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Multi-panel high solutions

M-8 mm
M

13 mm
25 mm
top J channel perimeter trim
40 mm fixed wide-side to the wall

wall VertiQ panel

supporting bracket fixed to

the wall 4 mm above axis

T fixing bracket fixed to the wall,

channel centred on the axis

horizontal T24 intermediate profile

clicked into T fixing bracket
M-8 mm

VertiQ panel
M

4 mm

wall

VertiQ panel

wall base J channel perimeter trim

M-4 mm
M-8 mm

40 mm fixed wide-side to the wall

25 mm

13 mm

wall
M = 2700 mm or 1200 mm
panel = M-8 mm
600 mm

VertiQ 1200x1200 - 1 supporting bracket

VertiQ 2700x1200 vertical - 2 supporting brackets
VertiQ 2700x1200 horizontal - 3 supporting brackets

supporting bracket for 2700x1200 vertical and supporting bracket for 2700x1200 vertical and
horizontal, align base 4 mm above axis horizontal, align base 4 mm above axis

400 mm 400 mm

4 mm
300 mm 300 mm
600 mm 300 mm

T fixing bracket, supporting bracket for 1200x1200 and 2700x1200 horizontal,

channel centred on the axis align base 4 mm above axis and at panel-width centre

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1. Perimeter trim

3.7

1.2
1.3

3.8

3.9
Module (M)

Module (M)
Module (M-4 mm)

1.5
1.4

1.1 M
 ark out all the axes for perimeter trims and intermediate profiles at Module (M) measures.
For the bottom row of panels, use M-4 mm up from the bottom J channel perimter trim.

every 400 mm within 1200 mm every 450 mm within 2700 mm

Important
every
m

•U  se mounting screws/methods
200 m

30 mm 30 mm
appropriate for the wall material.
450 m
hin 1

• Use a sharp-bladed saw to carefully

m wit
m
m wit

achieve neat corner joints.

30 m

30 m

• Placing an internal support, e.g.

hin 2
400 m

40 mm thick wood board, inside the

700 m

perimeter trim will reduce bending /

every

damage when cutting.

• Use supporting brackets to support
multi-height installation panels and
1.2 T op and side perimeter trims affixed 25 mm 1.3 S ide perimeter trim affixed 25 mm wide edge to
wide edge to the wall. the wall, top perimeter trim affixed 13 mm
bottom perimeter trim not resting
narrow edge to the wall with SMF clip. This on the floor/baseboard;
method allows for demounting of the top trim.
For off-floor installations,
consideration should be given to using
a scuff-resistant skirting or baseboard
between the floor and bottom
perimeter trim. This will reduce the
likelihood of damage from shoes,
30 mm

30 mm

support bracket at
wall panel centre, 400 mm in from both luggage, vaccuum cleaners or other
1200 mm and left and right edges, floor-level risks and help avoid ball or
every 300 mm 2700 mm horizontal all 2700 mm panels
human contact with any low-lying
perimeter trim corners.

1.4 B
 ottom perimeter trim resting on the floor or 1.5 B
 ottom perimeter trim floating above the floor
other solid baseboard material. requires the use of supporting brackets.

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2. T fixing brackets and •m

supporting brackets
T fixing brackets and supporting brackets
are required to:
• prevent accidental removal of intermediate
profiles;
• provide enough support for each panel
separately in multiple-height installations;
 ake a secure yet demountable installation
– intermediate profiles can be removed from
their T fixing brackets by using a special tee-
removal tool, as long as their positions are
known.
Remember to follow recommended guidelines
for quantity and positioning of both T fixing
brackets and supporting brackets.
Important
Creating a demountable solution depends on
knowing where all the T fixing brackets are
located after installation is completed.
An installation diagram clearly showing the
positions of all T fixing brackets should be
made and archived. This will enable easy
location of these components for any
subsequent maintenance.

Mod
1200 ule
 mm

600 m
m

300 m rting
m
T fix
in Suppo ts
300 m brac g brack
e
m kets
600 mm
1200 mm
Module

1200 mm
600 mm

2.1 P lacement of all T fixing brackets and supporting brackets should be measured out and mounted before any panel installation begins. Doing so will greatly reduce
installation time. Ensure that all brackets line up – T fixing brackets’ channel on the module axis, supporting brackets’ underside 4 mm above it.

Consumption guide (pieces per panel)

Supporting brackets
Panel size Panel (off-floor/baseboard or multi-panel T fixing brackets, T fixing brackets,
(mm) orientation height installations only) horizontal vertical
0 if a single-panel height installation, 0 if a single-panel wide installation,
2:
2 at each additional panel junction: 2 at each additional panel junction:
2700 x 1200 Vertical 400 mm in from both
300 mm in from both 600 mm in from both
left and right edges
left and right edges top and bottom edges
3: 0 if a single-panel height installation, 0 if a single-panel wide installation,
400 mm in from both 2 at each additional panel junction: 1 at each additional panel junction:
2700 x 1200 Horizontal
left and right edges, 600 mm in from both 600 mm in from both
one at panel-centre left and right edges top and bottom edges (panel-centre)
1: 0 if a single-panel height installation, 0 if a single-panel wide installation,
600 mm in from both 2 at each additional panel junction: 1 at each additional panel junction:
1200 x 1200 –
left and right edges 300 mm in from both 600 mm in from both
(panel-centre) left and right edges top and bottom edges (panel-centre)
Installation of VertiQ panels should only be done using components supplied by Rockfon. Components are sold separately. Failure to follow these instruction will void any warranty.

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3. Wall panels
These instructions cover both single and
multiple-height installations. For multiple, the
terms ’upper’ and ’lower’ refer respectively to
the uppermost and lowermost panels.
Start installing VertiQ wall panels working
inward from the outside / perimeter panels,
both left and right. Ensure that all outside /
perimeter panel edges are securely under their
perimeter trims.
As outside / perimeter panels are installed,
cover their horizontal joints with 38 mm deep
tees cut to exactly M-12 mm (see diagram on
page 11). This secures the panel enough to
continue safely working inward.

3.1 A
 ngle an ’upper’ panel into the top J channel perimeter trim, then flat 3.2 T he bottom of all multiple-height installation panels should rest securely on
against the wall. Ensure there is sufficient trim overlapping the panel top, their supporting bracket(s) – see diagram on page 6.
then slide it carefully into the vertical J channel perimeter trim.

3.3 A
 ngle a ’lower’ panel into the bottom J channel perimeter trim, then flat 3.4 W
 hen required, remember to use supporting brackets mounted inside the
against the wall. Slide it carefully into the vertical J channel perimeter trim. bottom J channel perimeter trim.

3.5 Install any intermediate panels, working from ’upper’ to ’lower’. 3.6 C
 over the horizontal joints between panels by clicking T24 profiles into the
They should sit securely in place via supporting bracket(s) and perimeter T fixing brackets, then slide it carefully under the perimeter trim edge.
trim – see diagram on page 6. These horizontal tees must be cut to an exact dimension of M-12 mm.

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3.7 E xternal corner – two vertical J channel perimeter trims are fastened to
each other every 300 mm and 30 mm from each end. The wall-mounted
perimeter trim is fixed 25 mm wide-edge to the wall, also every 300 mm.
3.9 P erimeter trim finishing around a door or window should always be done
with J channel perimeter trims mounted 25 mm wide-edge to the wall,
affixed every 300 mm and 30 mm from all ends. To minimize panel waste,
measure and cut carefully while ensuring adequate perimeter trim overlap.
3.11 Install all remaining intermediate panels as described on page 9, working
from the top downwards. During installation, cover all horizontal joints with
T24 profiles by clicking them into the T fixing brackets. When the entire
installation is fitted with VertiQ panels, the final step is covering all the
vertical joints with long tees clicked into T fixing brackets (see next section).
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3.8 Internal corner – one vertical J channel perimeter trim is mounted a
distance of 40 mm from the corner, 25 mm wide-edge affixed to the wall
every 300 mm. This allows a VertiQ panel to slide into the corner behind it.
3.7
3.8
3.9
3.10 C
 over all remaining horizontal joints between panels by clicking
T24 profiles into the T fixing brackets. Horizontal profiles should be cut to
an exact dimension of M-12 mm. Ensure the outter ends of the horizontal
tees are covered by the perimeter trims.
Important
The standard locking connectors at each end of a T24 profile are not
needed when installing VertiQ A24 in System T. Do not include them
in any measurements, simply cut them off.
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4. Vertical intermediate profiles

4.1 W
 hen the entire surface is covered with wall panels, cover all the vertical joints
with long T24 profiles clicked into the T fixing brackets. These vertical tees must
be cut to an exact length of X-12 mm, where X is the installation height.
Ensure the ends of all horizontal tees are covered by the vertical tees, and that
both ends of the vertical tees are sufficiently covered by the top and bottom
perimeter trims. Use additional T fixing brackets to connect vertical profile
extensions when required.

4.2 All VertiQ A24 panels and tees installed.

Wall

M -12 mm M -12 mm M -12 mm

M M M
M = Module

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 VertiQ® – System HAT Rear view of installation
seen from 'inside' the wall.

40 mm deep HAT profiles, made from 1.0 mm thick steel, are used as vertical and horizontal
profiles in the VertiQ high impact resistant System HAT. 40 mm deep J channels, or alternatively
the same HAT profiles, both made of 1.0 mm thick steel are used as perimeter trims. All the
profiles are affixed directly to the wall with appropriate fixings, suitable to the wall material.
Total installation depth is 40 mm.

Components
  
Wall panels Perimeter trim Intermediate profiles
VertiQ HAT 2700 mm long, 2700 mm long, 1148 mm and
1 mm thick 1 mm thick HAT 2700 mm long,
40 mm deep J channel, (alternative) 1 mm thick HAT
25 mm wide-side and
13 mm narrow-side

Mounting diagrams
Wall

M-12 mm M M M-12 mm
28 mm 28 mm 28 mm
M-28 mm M-28 mm M-28 mm M-28 mm

M = Module

M M M M
50 mm

M-28 mm M-28 mm M-28 mm M-28 mm

28 mm 28 mm 28 mm
50 mm 50 mm 50 mm 2700 x501200
mm 50 mm
M-28 mm

M-28 mm

M-12 mm
M

2700 x 1200

Wall
50 mm
28 mm

28 mm
M-28 mm

M-28 mm
M

M
50 mm
28 mm

28 mm
Wall

Wall
M-28 mm

M-28 mm

1200 x 1200
M
M

1200 x 1200
50 mm

28 mm
28 mm

M-12 mm
M-28 mm

M-28 mm
M

2700 x 1200
50 mm

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5. Perimeter trim

M-12 (using J channel top trim)

M (using HAT top trim)
M-12 (using J channel bottom trim)
M (using HAT bottom trim)

Module (M)

5.1 Mark out all the axes for perimeter trims and intermediate profiles.

Important
30 mm •U  se mounting screws/methods appropriate
for the wall material.
• Use a sharp-bladed saw to carefully achieve
m

neat corner joints.

30 m

• Placing an internal support, e.g. 40 mm

thick wood board, inside the perimeter trim
will reduce bending / damage when cutting.

For off-floor installations, consideration should

5.2 T op and side perimeter trims, 25 mm wide edge
be given to using a scuff-resistant skirting or
to the wall. baseboard between the floor and bottom
perimeter trim. This will reduce the likelihood
of damage from shoes, luggage, vaccuum
cleaners or other floor-level risks and help
avoid ball or human contact with any low-
lying perimeter trim corners.
30 mm

5.3 B
 ottom perimeter trim resting on the floor or
other solid baseboard material.

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6. Wall panels and horizontal intermediate profiles

6.1 S tart installing VertiQ wall panels
working inward from the outside
/ perimeter panels, both left and
right, bottom panels first. Ensure
that all outside / perimeter panel
edges are securely under their
perimeter trims.
6.2 F or multiple-height installations, place the next 6.3 All outside / perimeter panels installed with horizontal HAT profiles.
panel above and cover the horizontal joint(s)
between panels with a 40 mm HAT profile the
exact length of M-52 mm (see diagram on
page 15), affixed at panel centre (figure 6.4).
Ensure that the panel edges are covered by
perimeter trims (J or HAT) and intermediate
HAT profiles.

52 mm

6.4 Install all the remaining panels and horizontal HAT profiles, working toward the middle.
Cover all the horizontal joints with HAT profiles
centred on the panel width leaving a 52 mm gap
between them for the vertical HAT profile.

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7. Vertical intermediate profiles

Wall

M-28 mm
VertiQ panel

M
50 mm M-52 mm 50 mm
vertical HAT horizontal HAT vertical HAT
M = Module

7.1 All VertiQ panels and HAT profiles installed.

The vertical HAT profile edges should meet cleanly
against the horizontal HAT profile edges, not
overlap them.

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