Data/Factsheets

Dimensionally stable
and robust

Installed over pedestals

and joists

Ideal substrate for stone

Specification sheet
finishes
For high humidity/
Non-intrusive
moisture areasaccess panels

Superior
High coverage
recycled content
Hand or machine applied

Knauf GIFAfloor
Performance Information
Load-bearing partial-access floor
systems with high dimensional stability
 Ref: GIFA O 32

GIFAfloor Single Layer FHB raised floor system over

pedestals, ideal for ceramic finishes

32mm Knauf FHB32

panel

Knauf GIFAfloor Joint

Knauf Pedestals at Adhesive applied to
600mm centres T&G edges
Locked into place Knauf Pedestal Support
with Knauf Thread Pads
Sealer once level
Knauf Support Glue for
Knauf Floor Screed adhering pedestals to
Primer F431 substrate

Concrete substrate

Knauf GIFAfloor FHB panels are glued together making a dimensionally stable and
robust monolithic floor capable of extremely high loading, creating an ideal substrate for
porcelain and ceramic tiles. The void beneath the GIFAfloor can easily be accessed for
maintenance of services by installing Knauf GIFAfloor access frames and panels.

Panel Sizes

FHB32 32mm x 600mm x 1200mm

FHB32 32mm x 600mm x 600mm
Other thicknesses available - 25, 28 & 38mm
Customer Service
Tel: 0800 521 050
cservice@knauf.co.uk Fire Performance
Technical Service A1 EN 13501-1 non-combustable
Tel: 01795 416 259 F60 (≤598mm void on M20 pedestals)
technical@knauf.co.uk
Knauf
Thermal Performance
Kemsley Fields Business Park
Sittingbourne Conductivity of heat λr 0.44 W/(mK)
Kent ME9 8SR
Tel: 01795 424 499
Fax: 01795 428 651 Loading

Working Load 5kN

Website
Load class 5 (EN 13213)
www.knauf.co.uk

© Copyright Knauf 2012
The information given in this publication is believed to be
current and accurate as at the date of publication, but no
warranty, express or implied is given. Updates will not be
automatically issued.
The above performance data is taken from test results and is therefore
specific to the above system only, inclusive of all elements shown and
correct installation. They should therefore be used as a guidance only.
Note: All pedestals should be installed at 300mm c/c at perimeters to
achieve loading performance.
All loading data is tested in accordance with EN 13213.
All fire performance data & building material classes are to EN 13501-1
 Ref: GIFA P - 32 18

GIFAfloor Double Layer FHBplus raised floor system over

pedestals, ideal for ceramic and stone finishes

Mechanical fixing with

shoot fired brad nails

Knauf 18mm LEP18

panel

Knauf GIFAfloor
Surface Adhesive
Knauf Pedestals at
600mm centres Knauf Pedestal Support
Locked into place Pads
with Knauf Thread
Sealer once level
Knauf Support Glue for
Knauf Floor Screed adhering pedestals to
Primer F431 substrate
Concrete substrate

Knauf GIFAfloor FHB panels are glued together making a dimensionally stable and robust
monolithic floor capable of extremely high loading. The addition of a second layer of
LEP18 increases the loading capacity further and creates an ideal substrate for ceramic
and natural stone finishes. The void beneath the GIFAfloor can easily be accessed for
maintenance of services by installing Knauf GIFAfloor access frames and panels.

Panel Sizes

FHB32 32mm x 600mm x 1200mm

FHB32 32mm x 600mm x 600mm
LEP18 18mm x 600mm x 1200mm
Customer Service Other thicknesses available - 25, 28 & 38mm
Tel: 0800 521 050
cservice@knauf.co.uk
Fire Performance
Technical Service
Tel: 01795 416 259 A1 EN 13501-1 non-combustable
technical@knauf.co.uk F90 (From above)

Knauf
Kemsley Fields Business Park Thermal Performance
Sittingbourne
Conductivity of heat λr 0.44 W/(mK)
Kent ME9 8SR
Tel: 01795 424 499
Fax: 01795 428 651
Loading

Website Working Load 9kN

www.knauf.co.uk Load class 6 (EN 13213)

© Copyright Knauf 2012
The information given in this publication is believed to be
current and accurate as at the date of publication, but no
warranty, express or implied is given. Updates will not be
automatically issued.
The above performance data is taken from test results and is therefore
specific to the above system only, inclusive of all elements shown and
correct installation. They should therefore be used as a guidance only.
Note: All pedestals should be installed at 300mm c/c at perimeters to
achieve loading performance.
All loading data is tested in accordance with EN 13213.
All fire performance data & building material classes are to EN 13501-1
 Ref: GIFA U - 32 UFH

GIFAfloor Single Layer FHB raised floor system over

pedestals, ideal for ceramic finishes

Underfloor
heating tray 32mm Knauf FHB32
panel

Knauf GIFAfloor Joint

Knauf Pedestals at Adhesive applied to
600mm centres T&G edges
Locked into place Knauf Pedestal Support
with Knauf Thread Pads
Sealer once level
Knauf Support Glue for
Knauf Floor Screed adhering pedestals to
Primer F431 substrate

Concrete substrate

Knauf GIFAfloor FHB panels are glued together making a dimensionally stable and
robust monolithic floor capable of extremely high loading, creating an ideal substrate for
porcelain and ceramic tiles. The void beneath the GIFAfloor can easily be accessed for
maintenance of services by installing Knauf GIFAfloor access frames and panels.

Specification sheet
Panel Sizes
For high humidity/
FHB32 32mm x 600mm x 1200mm
FHB32
moisture areas
32mm x 600mm x 600mm
Other thicknesses available - 25, 28 & 38mm
Customer Service Superior coverage
Tel: 0800 521 050
cservice@knauf.co.uk Hand or machine
Fire Performance applied
Technical Service A1 EN 13501-1 non-combustable
Tel: 01795 416 259 F60 (≤598mm void on M20 pedestals)
technical@knauf.co.uk
Knauf
Thermal Performance
Kemsley Fields Business Park
Sittingbourne Conductivity of heat λr 0.44 W/(mK)
Kent ME9 8SR
Tel: 01795 424 499
Fax: 01795 428 651 Loading

Website Working Load 5kN

www.knauf.co.uk Load class 5 (EN 13213)

© Copyright Knauf 2012
The information given in this publication is believed to be
current and accurate as at the date of publication, but no
warranty, express or implied is given. Updates will not be
automatically issued.
The above performance data is taken from test results and is therefore
specific to the above system only, inclusive of all elements shown and
correct installation. They should therefore be used as a guidance only.
Note: All pedestals should be installed at 300mm c/c at perimeters to
achieve loading performance.
All loading data is tested in accordance with EN 13213.
All fire performance data & building material classes are to EN 13501-1