THE RED BOOK ™

Fire and Acoustic Design Guide

Incorporates revisions | 27th November 2007

Incorporates revisions | 13th November 2009

GYP500 | September 2007 | RRP: $29.95

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A2 The Red Book™

 Introductory Information A

Steel Stud Wall Systems B

Timber Stud Wall Systems C

Masonry Wall Systems D

Ceiling Systems E

Services Systems F

Penetration & Perimeter Detailing Z

Index In

The Red Book™

A3
How to Use The Red Book
™

Section Index – Page A3 System Index –

Index to Systems
Inside back cover
➊ A section index is provided
System Page System Page System Page System Page System Page System Page
Nº Nº Nº Nº Nº Nº Nº Nº Nº Nº Nº Nº
005 B10 226 B17 512 B20 697 C22 833 E9 953 E12
010 B10 230 B18 513 B20 698 C22 834 E9 955 E12

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015 B10 231 B18 515 B20 722 D16 835 E9 958 E11

on page A3. The Red ➊ An index of all systems

025 B10 235 B18 516 B20 723 D16 836 E9 959 E11

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035
B10
B10
240
241
B19
B19
520
521
B21
B21
724
730
D16
D16
837
838
E9
E9
967
968
B31
B31
039 B11 243 B19 522 B21 731 D16 839 E9 969 B31
040 B12 244 B19 523 B21 732 D16 841 E10 970 B30
043 B14 248 B31 526 D12 737 D6 845 E10 971 B30

is provided on the inside

044 B14 249 B31 527 D12 738 D7 846 E10 972 B30

Book ™ is divided into �

045 B14 250 B15 528 D12 739 D7 847 E10 981 E17
046 B14 255 B16 530 D12 760 D6 848 E10 982 E17
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055
B12
B12
275
280
B16
B16
531
532
D12
D12
761
762
D6
D6
849
851
E10
E14
983
985
E17
E17
060 B27 290 B24 533 D12 763 D6 852 E14 986 E17

b a c k c o v e r. H e r e a l l
061 B27 291 B24 534 D12 764 D6 853 E14 987 E18

8 sections with colour

062 B27 292 B24 535 D12 765 D6 856 E14 992 E18

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075 B12 293 B24 540 D10 766 D6 857 E14 993 E18
080 B12 294 B25 541 D10 767 D7 858 E14 994 E18

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090
B29
B29
295
296
B25
B26
542
543
D10
D10
768
769
D7
D7
859
860
E14
E15
995
997
E18
E18

s y s t e m s a re l i s t e d i n
091 B29 297 B25 544 D11 774 D8 862 E13 75PP D13

coded stripes at the side

092 B29 298 B26 545 D11 775 D8 863 E13 75PP-DC D13
093 B29 305 C6 548 D10 776 D8 864 E13 75SS D14
110 B22 310 C6 549 D11 777 D8 865 E16 75SS-DC D14

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121 B33 315 C6 550 C9 778 D9 866 E16 Hebel
122 B33 320 C6 551 D11 779 D9 867 E13 Powerwall D15
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numerical order with a
123 B33 325 C6 555 C9 780 D8 868 E13 001

and bottom of each page.

125 B22 330 C6 575 C9 781 D8 870 E12 Hebel
B35
126 B34 335 C7 580 C9 783 D8 871 E12 Powerwall
127 B34 350 C7 582 C9 784 D8 874 E13 Hebel
C19
128 B34 352 C7 600 B11 787 D9 875 E13 Powerwall
129 B34 354 C7 601 B11 788 D9 876 E13 PF-001 E11

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131 B22 355 C7 605 B11 795 D17 877 E16 SS01 F4

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SS02 F4
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135 B22 375 C8 606 B11 796 D17 878 E16
150 B23 380 C8 610 B13 797 D17 890 E19 SS04 F4
152 B23 390 C16 611 B13 798 D17 891 E15 SS08 F5
155 B23 391 C16 613 B13 801 E6 892 E15 SS09 F5
165 B36 392 C16 614 B13 803 E6 893 E15 SS10 F5
167 B36 393 C16 630 B23 804 E6 894 E15 SS11 F5

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section page number is

168 B36 403 C15 631 B22 805 E6 900 C17
170 B37 410 C15 632 B22 806 E6 901 C17 SS13 F5

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175
B37
B23
411
415
C15
C15
652
653
C7
C8
807
808
E6
E6
902
903
C17
C17
SS17
SS18
F5
F6
178 B37 419 C15 654 C8 809 E6 911 C18 SS19 F6
179 B37 425 C13 660 C8 810 E7 912 C18 SS20 F6
SS21 F6

provided at the bottom of

180 B23 430 C13 661 C14 811 E7 915 C18
185 B35 450 C13 662 C14 812 E7 916 C18 SS22 F6

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186 B35 455 C13 663 C14 813 E7 920 C20 SS23 F6
192 B38 475 C13 664 C14 814 E7 921 C20 SS24 F6
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194
B38
B38
480
493
C13
C23
665
670
C8
C14
815
816
E7
E7
923
924
C20
C20
SS26
SS30
F6
F7
195 B38 494 C23 671 C14 817 E7 925 C20 SS31 F7

each page.
196 B38 495 C23 672 C14 818 E7 927 C20 SS32 F7
197 B38 496 C23 674 C10 819 E7 928 C20 SS33 F7
SS34 F7

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198 B38 497 C23 675 C10 820 E6 940 B32
206 B15 498 C23 677 C9 821 E8 940+ SS38 F7
B32
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208 B15 501 C11 680 C10 823 E8 941 B32 SS40 F8
212 B16 502 C11 681 C10 824 E8 942 B32 SS41 F8
216 B16 503 C11 682 C10 825 E8 945 B28 SS42 F8
217 B15 506 C12 690 C21 826 E8 946 B28 SS44 F4
218 B15 507 C12 693 C21 827 E8 947 B28 SS45 F4
222 B17 508 C12 694 C22 829 E8 950 E12 SS46 F4
223 B17 509 C12 695 C22 831 E9 951 E12
225 B17 510 B20 696 C21 832 E9 952 E12

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➊ ➋ ➌
Quick Find Application Index – Page A6 Typical Building Class Framing System Page
Symbol
& Application Type Nº Nº
A fast way to find a suitable system is to check the Application Index, page A6. This 206 B15

table provides recommended systems based on applications and building class. 218
216
B15
B16
Class 1, 2, 3 Steel
240 B19
➊ Select the appropriate Building Class and Application. 512 B20
➍ Party Walls –
1 to 3 storeys 294 B25
➋ Select a Framing Type. Walls separating sole
occupancy units with
678 C9
FRL 60/60/60, 575 C9
Timber
➌ Note System and Page number. (In this PDF file you can click on the System or Page Rw + Ctr > 50
and discontinuous
500 C11
502 C11
construction.
Number to go directly to the system page). EXIT
761 D6
Masonry 764 D6

➍ The relevant systems are tagged with the associated Shortcut Symbol. Check for 781 D8

alternative systems on the same and adjacent pages.

System Tables – Sections, B, C, D, E & F

➊ System number details. Steel Frame Internal Wall Systems
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 075a shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA-052

➋ Check for appropriate fire rating (FRL if required). • Lining material as per system table.
• Steel Studs at 600mm maximum centres.
• Lining material as per system table.

NOTES: ➎ ➏ ➐
➌ Check for appropriate acoustic performance (Rw/Rw+Ctr if required).
Acoustic performance valid for studs of 0.50 BMT.
*ACR = Axial Capacity Reduction

Acoustic performance values are provided via a matrix of options. FRL

Report/Opinion
SYSTEM
Nº
WALL LININGS
CAVITY INFILL
(a) Nil
STUD DEPTH mm 51 64 76
Rw / Rw+Ctr
36/29 38/31 38/31 40/33 43/37
92 150

– /60/60 (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 14kg/m3 42/33 44/35 44/35 46/37 48/40
30/30/30 BOTH SIDES (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 – 45/36 44/35 46/37 48/40
60/60/60*

➍ Check System Lining details.

CSR 050 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
*ACR15% (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 41/34 42/35 42/35 44/37 46/40
FYRCHEK plasterboard.
(e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts – 44/34 44/34 46/36 48/39
FAR2357

– /90/90
➊
CSR 055
(a) Nil
WALL THICKNESS mm

(b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3

77 90 102 118
36/29 37/30 39/32 40/33 43/37
41/32 42/33 44/35 45/36 47/39
176

➎ Check System Specifications for elements common to the systems – ➋ 60/60/60

90/90/90*
*ACR15%

FAR2357
➍
BOTH SIDES
• 1 x 16mm GYPROCK
FYRCHEK plasterboard.
(d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts
(e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts
➌
(c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 14kg/m3 – 45/36 46/37 47/38 49/41
41/34 41/34 43/36 44/37 46/40
– 43/33 45/35 46/36 48/39
WALL THICKNESS mm 83 96 108 124 182

top left of table.

(a) Nil 40/33 42/35 43/36 44/37 47/41
SIDE ONE
– /90/90 (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 45/36 47/38 48/39 49/40 51/43
• 2 x 13mm GYPROCK
and FYRCHEK Plasterboard. (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 14kg/m3 – 50/41 50/41 51/42 53/45
30/30/30 CSR 040
SIDE TWO (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 45/38 46/39 47/40 48/41 50/44
FAR2357 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK (e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts – 48/38 49/39 50/40 52/43
FYRCHEK Plasterboard.
WALL THICKNESS mm 90 103 115 131 189

➏ Check the typical layout illustration for the basic system format.
(a) Nil 44/37 45/38 46/40 47/41 49/43
– /120/120 CSR 075 (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 49/40 50/41 51/43 52/44 53/45
90/90/90 BOTH SIDES

➑
(c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 – 52/43 52/44 53/45 54/46
120/120/120* • 2 x 13mm GYPROCK
*ACR10% EXIT (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 49/42 49/42 50/44 51/45 52/46
FYRCHEK plasterboard.
(e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts – 51/41 52/43 53/44 54/45
FAR2357

➐ Acoustic Opinion or Test references information.

WALL THICKNESS mm 103 116 128 144 202
(a) Nil 43/36 45/39 46/40 47/41 49/43

– /180/180 CSR 080 (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 48/39 50/42 51/43 52/44 53/45
and BOTH SIDES (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 – 52/44 52/44 53/45 54/46
120/120/120 • 2 x 16mm GYPROCK
(d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 48/41 49/43 50/44 51/45 52/46
FYRCHEK plasterboard.
FAR2357 (e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts – 51/42 52/43 53/44 54/45

➑ Check for alternative systems on the same and adjacent pages. WALL THICKNESS mm 115 128 140 156 214

➒ Relevant selection and design information is provided at the beginning of each

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section. Installation layouts are shown at the back of sections (where applicable).

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A4 The Red Book™

Section A
Introductory Information

Contents
Application Index –
Common Solutions A6
An Introduction to The Red Book™ A7
Components A7 – A15
Product Properties A15 – A 17
Material & Construction Standards A17
Fire Testing A17 – A18
Building Acoustics A18 – A19
Building Acoustics in Practice A19 – A21
Definitions A21 – 22

The Red Book™

A5
Application Index – Common Solutions

Typical Building Class Framing System Page Typical Building Class Framing System Page
Symbol Symbol
& Application Type Nº Nº & Application Type Nº Nº
206 B15 Class – All 600 B11
Steel
218 B15 605 B11
216 B16 Walls in Wet Areas –
654 C8
Class 1, 2, 3 Steel Walls for residential Timber
240 B19 and commercial 503 C11
Party Walls – 512 B20 bathrooms Masonry 774 D8
1 to 3 storeys 294 B25 121 B33
Walls separating sole
678 C9
occupancy units with 127 B34
FRL 60/60/60, 575 C9 Class 1, 2, 3, 9c
Timber Steel 185 B35
Rw + Ctr > 50 500 C11
and discontinuous 167 B36
502 C11 Residential
construction. External Wall with 170 B37
761 D6 Fire Rating –
900 C17
Masonry 764 D6 Rated 60/60/60 from
outside 902 C17
781 D8 Timber
923 C20
Class 2, 3 223 B17
230 B18 696 C21
Party Walls – Steel 240 B19 122 B33
High Rise Class 5, 6, 8, 9
> 3 storeys 512 B20 Steel 129 B34
Walls separating 294 B25 Commercial
External Wall with 178 B37
SOU’s with FRL 761 D6
60/60/60, Fire Rating – Girts 940 B32
Rw + Ctr > 50 764 D6 Rated 60/60/60 or
Masonry Power-
and discontinuous 781 D8 90/90/90 from outside.
Hebel C19
construction. Wall
542 D10
Class 2, 3, 5, 6 970 B30
Class 2, 3, 9 075 B12
Steel
Steel Shaftwall/Laminated
Services Systems 967S B31
Walls in Corridors 614 B13
and Stairways –
EXIT Robust walls with 355 C7 SS10 F5
FRL 60/60/60 Class 2, 3, 4, 9
and 90/90/90 for Timber 375 C8 Steel SS12 F5
passageways and fire Walls Separating
stairs Services
455 C13 090 B29
Duct, pipe, etc., with
Rw + Ctr = 40
Class 2, 5, 6, 8 080 B12 or SS01 F4
Steel Rw + Ctr = 25. Timber
Walls in Plant Room 971 B30 SS02 F4
Fire rated walls with
Rw > 50 Timber 380 C8
Class 1, 2, 3 829 E8
010 B10
Class 5 Ceilings 827 E8
015 B10 Steel
Floor/Ceilings with
or
Steel 032 B10 Rw+Ctr >50
Partition Walls – Timber 839 E9
Walls with no fire or 055 B12 or
acoustic ratings for Roof/Ceilings with
290 B24 Rw>45 849 E10
offices, shops, etc.
310 C6
Timber 981 E17
354 C7 Class 6, 8, 9
983 E17
Class 1, 2, 5 208 B15 Steel
Ceilings with Fire 994 E18
Studio/High Rating from above
Steel 125 B22
Acoustic 997 E18
Performance Walls – Class 5, 6, 8, 9
061 B27
Walls with high
acoustic transmission 890 E19
480 C13 Ceilings with
performance for use in Acoustic Panels
home cinema rooms, Timber
music studios, etc. 403 C15

A6 The Red Book™

Introduction to
™
The Red Book
The CSR Gyprock and Fibre Cement Fire & Acoustic Design
Guide…‘The Red Book™’, provides a ready reference to
the performance of an extensive range of CSR Gyprock
and Fibre Cement (GFC) fire and acoustic wall, ceiling and
column/beam systems.
Over the last 50 years, CSR has developed effective,
practical and cost effective fire and acoustic systems for
most applications. Fire, acoustic and structural testing
has been carried out for all GFC products as well as
those of CSR Bradford Insulation, CSR Hebel and Rondo
Building Products. To complement this extensive testing
program, CSR GFC has obtained certified assessments from
appropriate authorities on the likely performance of some
systems. These assessments are based on test results and
expert opinion.
CSR GFC fire rated systems have been tested or assessed
to AS1530.4 : 1990 or 1997 at approved testing laboratories.
Test reports and assessments are available on request.
CSR GFC has developed systems with ‘Fire Resistance
Levels’ (FRL) up to –/180/180 (3 hours). The systems and
performance specifications detailed in this manual are
guaranteed only for the construction specified. Any variation
or substitution of materials or assembly requirements, or
any compromise in assembly may result in failure under
critical conditions. It is recommended that only accredited
plasterboard fixers install fire rated systems.
CSR is continuously developing its products, which may
result in changes to product specifications, range and
performance. The systems and products in this Fire and
Acoustic Design Guide are current at the publication date.
The Red Book™
Components
CSR GFC manufactures and supplies a diverse range of
plasterboard and fibre cement sheets, acoustic panels
and accessories to suit a multitude of wall, ceiling and
encasement applications.
Gyprock® Plasterboard CD is composed of a gypsum
core encased in a heavy duty linerboard. Available with
long edges recessed to assist in producing a smooth, even
and continuous surface once jointed, or in square edge.
Gyprock® Plasterboard CD is manufactured to AS2588
– ‘Gypsum Plasterboard’, and incorporates CD (Controlled
Density) technology. Gyprock® Plasterboard CD is suitable
for internal walls and ceilings.
Gyprock Supaceil ™ is a 10mm thick sheet designed
to span up to 600mm in ceiling applications. Gyprock
Supaceil™ is composed of a gypsum core encased in a
heavy duty linerboard. Long edges are recessed for flush
jointing. Gyprock Supaceil™ is manufactured to AS2588
–‘Gypsum Plasterboard’, and incorporates CD (Controlled
Density) technology.
Gyprock Soundchek ™ has been designed to provide
increased acoustic resistance in wall and ceiling systems.
Gyprock Soundchek ™ is composed of a high density
gypsum core encased in a heavy duty linerboard. Long
edges are recessed to assist in producing a smooth, even
and continuous surface once jointed. Gyprock Soundchek™
is manufactured to AS2588 – ‘Gypsum Plasterboard’, and is
suitable for internal walls and ceilings.
Gyprock Impactchek ™ is high strength plasterboard
designed for impact areas. It is composed of a glass fibre
reinforced gypsum core plus a fibreglass mesh bonded to the
inside of the back face. 13mm IMPACTCHEK is encased in a
violet linerboard and may be used in fire rated applications,
and 10mm IMPACTCHEK is encased in white linerboard. The
long edges of both are recessed for flush jointing.
Gyprock Aquachek™ is designed for use in lining the walls
of ‘wet areas’ of residential and commercial buildings. It is a
gypsum plasterboard with a core treated to make it resistant
to moisture and humidity. It is manufactured to satisfy the
requirements of AS2588 – ‘Gypsum Plasterboard’, and the
water resistant requirements of ASTM C630. It is encased
with light blue linerboard and the long edges are recessed.
Gyprock Fyrchek ™ can be used in wall and ceiling
systems where an FRL is to be achieved, or where acoustic
performance is required. Gyprock Fyrchek™ is composed
of a specially processed glass fibre reinforced gypsum core
encased in a heavy duty pink liner board.
A7
Gyprock FYRCHEK MR™ is primarily intended for walls and Gyprock® Plasterboard Panels
ceilings in ‘wet area rooms’ and for soffits and external walls
Gyprock® Plasterboard Panels have a gypsum core and
that must achieve fire resistance. Gyprock Fyrchek MR™ is
various face treatments. Gyprock® Panels are produced to fit
composed of a specially processed glass fibre reinforced
metric grid specifications of (600 x 1200mm nominal).
gypsum core which is treated in manufacture to withstand
the effects of moisture, and encased in a heavy duty light Perforated Panel has a white vinyl face finish, and a regular
blue liner board. grid of 6mm full depth holes. Perforations are approximately
10% of the panel area, and combined with suitable insulation,
Gyprock FLAMECHEK MR™ is a fire and moisture resistant
provide a medium level of acoustic absorption.
high performance 10mm thick plasterboard. Gyprock
FlamechekMR™ is a gypsum plasterboard with a treated core FIG A2: GYPROCK PERFORATED PANEL DIMENSIONS.
to make it resistant to moisture and fire. It is manufactured to
satisfy the requirements of AS2588 –‘Gypsum Plasterboard’,
and the water resistant requirements of ASTM C630. It
is encased with blue linerboard and the long edges are

600mm (nominal)
recessed.

500mm
Gyprock ® Shaft Liner Panel is a 25mm thick sheet
composed of a glass fibre reinforced gypsum core encased
in a heavy duty linerboard. Gyprock Shaft Liner Panel is
used to enclose lift shafts, stairwells and service shafts in
multistorey construction. Gyprock Shaft Liner Panel can be 1100mm
1200mm (nominal)
used to achieve fire resistance in wall and ceiling systems.
Gyprock ® Flexible Plasterboard has been designed
for curved wall and ceiling systems and has an enhanced
core to enable bending to a small radius. It is composed of Supatone™ is a paper faced white ceiling tile suited to basic
a gypsum core encased in a heavy duty linerboard. Long commercial ceilings. A low maintenance bright white panel,
edges are recessed to assist in producing a smooth, even it can be wiped clean with a damp cloth.
and continuous surface once jointed. Gyprock® Flexible
Freshtone™ Diamond White has a lightly textured vinyl
Plasterboard is 6.5mm thick and is installed in two layers.
surface which resists fading and mould growth. With a
Cemintel™ Wallboard is an autoclaved, cellulose fibre white finish, it is suitable for shopping centres, factories and
reinforced cement sheet that is immune to permanent offices.
water damage and has high impact resistance. Cemintel™
Wallboard is suitable for internal walls as well as internal and
external ceiling applications. It has a recess on both long
edges so that sheets may be flush jointed, using CSR GFC
jointing materials.
Gyprock® Perforated Plasterboard has been designed
for use in ceilings where additional sound absorption is
required. It is composed of a gypsum core encased in a
heavy duty linerboard and incorporates CD technology. Long
edges are recessed for flush jointing. Perforations total 8.2%
of the sheet area. For detailed pattern information, refer to
Section ‘E’.

FIG A1: PERFORATION PATTERN

1200mm (nominal)

3600mm (nominal)

A8 The Red Book™

Celotex™ Gyprock® Cornice
Ceiling Panels CSR Gyprock manufactures six popular machine made
Celotex ™ ceiling panels have a cornice profiles which cater for many styles and applications.
mineral fibre core and offer a range Please refer to Table A1 in this section for detailed product
of attractive textured finishes and size and availability information. It is recommended that
acoustic absorption ratings to meet Fine Fissured cornice be attached with Gyprock® Cornice Cement.
basic requirements. The range
includes: GYPROCK® GYPROCK®
COVE CORNICE JAZZ CORNICE
Fine Fissured: 16mm thickness
p a n e l s w i t h a d i s c re t e n o n -
directional pattern. Also available
in 19mm thickness with scored
Concorde
bands.
Concorde: 16mm thickness panels
with various fissure sizes.
Directional Fissured: 16mm
thickness panels with an aligned
fissure pattern.
Directional Fissured
Sand Perforated: 16mm thickness GYPROCK® GYPROCK®
SYMPHONY CORNICE CONCERTO CORNICE
panels with a sand grain-like texture
and small round perforations.
For detailed information, please
refer to the ‘CSR Gyprock® Celotex
Acoustic Ceiling Systems’ guide.
Sand Perforated

GYPROCK® GYPROCK®
Ecophon™ Ceiling Panels TEMPO CORNICE CLASSIC CORNICE
Ecophon™ ceiling panels have a bonded glasswool core
for high acoustic absorption performance and the Akutex T
finish to provide an attractive easy care surface.
The range includes:
Focus: 20mm thickness panels with a range of edge profiles.
Also available for direct fixing to battens or existing ceiling.
The Akutex T surface is micro-perforated vinyl paint that can
be easily wiped clean.
Advantage: 15mm thickness panels with a glass tissue
facing to meet general conditions and good acoustic
GYPROCK® SHADOWSET GYPROCK® SHADOWSET
performance. – FLUSH – PLANT-ON
Master: 40mm thickness panels with the highest acoustic
performance plus Akutex T finish.
Hygiene: 20mm thickness panels with a ‘cleanroom’
classification. Provides excellent
acoustic performance and the
Akutex T finish is suitable for
pressure wash-down situations. For
detailed information, please refer to
the ‘Ecophon Product Catalogue’
Akutex T

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Gyprock Plasterboard Range
TABLE A1: GYPROCK® PLASTERBOARD AVAILABILITY
Colour shading behind each product approximates the colour of the product face liner sheets.
Thickness Width Sheet Length (mm) Mass
Gyprock® Product
mm mm 2400 2700 3000 3600 4200 4800 5400 6000 kg/m2
1200 ✓W ✓W ✓W ✓W ✓W ✓W ✓W ✓W
10 6.5
1350 ✓W ✓W ✓W ✓W ✓W ✓W
CD RECESSED EDGE 900 *✓WSN W W
13 1200 ✓SN ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓W ✓ SN ✓WSN 8.5
1350 ✓ ✓ SN ✓W
10 1200 W SN WSN W 6.5
CD SQUARE EDGE
13 1200 SN SN 8.5
1200 W
CD RECESSED EDGE/
10 1210 ✓W 6.5
SQUARE EDGE
1350 ✓
900 W W W W
SUPACEIL™ 10 1200 ✓SN W ✓ ✓▲ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 7.2
1350 W ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
10 1350 ✓ 9.3
SOUNDCHEK™
13 1200 ✓ 13.0
1200 ✓ ✓SN ✓ ✓ ✓
10 8.0
AQUACHEK™ 1350 SN SN WSN ✓SN ✓WSN
13 1200 ✓W ✓ W 10.4
10 1350 ✓ 6.5
IMPACTCHEK™
13 1200 ✓ 10.3
FLEXIBLE 6.5 1200 ✓ 4.25
FLAMECHEK MR™ 10 1350 ✓ 8.0
13 1200 ✓W ✓ ✓ 10.5
FYRCHEK™
16 1200 ✓SN ✓W ✓ ✓ 12.5
13 1200 ✓WSN SN 10.7
FYRCHEK™ MR
16 1200 ✓WSN W SN 13.5
PERFORATED SHEET 13 1200 ✓ 10.0
SHAFT LINER PANEL 25 600 ✓ 19.8
– 55 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 0.7kg/m
COVE CORNICE – 75 W W ✓NT 0.9kg/m
– 90 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 1.3kg/m
CLASSIC™ CORNICE – 90 ✓ 1.2kg/m
TEMPO™ CORNICE – 90 ✓ 1.8kg/m
SYMPHONY™ CORNICE – 75 ✓ ✓ 0.9kg/m
CONCERTO™ CORNICE – 90 ✓ 1.6kg/m
JAZZ™ CORNICE – 75 ✓ 1.8kg/m
SHADOWSET™ – 105 ✓ 1.0kg/m
Indicates available in: ✓ = All States & Territories; W = Western Aust.; S = South Aust.; N = Northern Territory.
Indicates NOT available in: W = Western Aust.; S = South Aust.; N = Northern Territory.
* = Length is 2740. ▲ = 3300 and 3900mm lengths also available in WA only.
In Western Australia only, additional Recessed Edge/Square Edge products are available.
Additional sizes may be available in some products. Call your state office for details.

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TABLE A2: CEMINTEL™ WALLBOARD AVAILABILITY Insulation
AND MANUFACTURING TOLERANCES
CSR GFC Fire and Acoustic Systems incorporate CSR
Cemintel™ Wallboard is manufactured in the following sizes
Bradford glasswool and rockwool insulation. These products
and available in all states.
have undergone significant acoustic testing and have
Cemintel™ Wallboard has two long edges recessed to allow a proven track record of performance and durability in
seamless jointing. service. Additional information on CSR Bradford Insulation
Thickness materials is available by telephoning CSR Bradford on
(6mm RE = ✓) (9mm RE = ■) (12mm RE = ✤) (02) 9765 7100.
Length Width (mm) Although insulation materials are often specified for thermal
(mm) 900 1200 1350 resistance, they can contribute significantly to the acoustic
1800 ✓ performance of wall and ceiling systems. CSR GFC only
2400 ✓ ✓■ ✓ recommends materials that have been tested for fire and
2700 ✓■ acoustic applications, have proven durability, and are
3000 ✓ ✓■✤ ✓ supported by their manufacturer for these applications.
3600 ✓ ✓
Should other insulation materials be used, the manufacturer
of those materials must verify the performance of the
4200 ✓
complete system, CSR GFC will not support the performance
of substitute materials.
Mass 6mm thickness (nominal) 9.7kg/m2
Acoustic Polyester insulation manufactured by Tontine and
Mass 9mm thickness (nominal) 14.3kg/m2
Autex have been tested in acoustic applications by the
Mass 12mm thickness (nominal) 18.8kg/m2
manufacturer and are specifically made for that purpose. CSR
Length +0 to -4mm
accepts the use of Tontine and Autex Polyester insulation.
Width +0 to -3mm
Thickness +0.25 to -0.25mm
Diagonals Difference (max) 3mm

TABLE A3: SPECIFIED INSULATION AND ABBREVIATIONS

(Abbreviated names have been used in system tables).

Product Abbreviation
45mm Bradford Rockwool Partition batts (1350 x 580mm – 38kg/m3) 45 Rockwool Partition batts
60mm Bradford Soundscreen™ R1.6 wall batts (Rockwool), 1350 x 430 or 580mm – 35kg/m3 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts
75mm Bradford Soundscreen™ R2.0 wall batts (Rockwool), 1350 x 430 or 580mm – 32.5kg/m3 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts
88mm Bradford Soundscreen™ R2.5 wall batts (Rockwool), 1350 x 430 or 580mm - 40kg/m3 88 Soundscreen™ 2.5 batts
120mm Bradford Soundscreen™ R3.0 floor / ceiling batts (Rockwool), 430 x 500mm - 30kg/m3 120 Soundscreen™ 3.0 batts
50mm Bradford Glasswool Partition batts, 450 or 600mm - 11kg/m3 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3
75mm Bradford Glasswool Partition batts, 450 or 600mm - 11kg/m3 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3
110mm Bradford Glasswool Partition batts, 450 or 600mm - 11kg/m3 110 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3
165mm Bradford Glasswool Partition batts, 450 or 600mm - 11kg/m3 165 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3
50mm Bradford Glasswool Partition batts, 450 or 600mm - 14kg/m3 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 14kg/m3
75mm Bradford Glasswool Partition batts, 450 or 600mm - 14kg/m3 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 14kg/m3
100mm Bradford Glasswool Partition batts, 450 or 600mm - 14kg/m3 100 Glasswool Partition batts – 14kg/m3
75mm Bradford Gold Batt™ R1.5 wall batts (Glasswool), 1160 x 430 or 580 – 8.8kg/m3 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5
90mm Bradford Gold Batt™ R2.0 wall batts (Glasswool), 1160 x 430 or 580 – 10.5kg/m3 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0
115mm Bradford ceiling Gold Batt™ R2.0 (Glasswool), 1160 x 430 or 580 – 6.0kg/m3 115 Gold Batts™ 2.0
140mm Bradford ceiling Gold Batt™ R2.5 (Glasswool), 1160 x 430 or 580 – 6.4kg/m3 140 Gold Batts™ 2.5
165mm Bradford ceiling Gold Batt™ R3.0 (Glasswool), 1160 x 430 or 580 – 6.7kg/m3 165 Gold Batts™ 3.0
185mm Bradford ceiling Gold Batt™ R3.5 (Glasswool), 1160 x 430 or 580 – 6.9kg/m3 185 Gold Batts™ 3.5
215mm Bradford ceiling Gold Batt™ R4.0 (Glasswool), 1160 x 430 or 580 – 6.9kg/m3 215 Gold Batts™ 4.0
Tontine TSB 2 (50mm) / Autex ASB 2 (50mm) Polyester Insulation TSB2/ASB2 Polyester batts
Tontine TSB 3 (65mm) / Autex ASB 3 (60mm) Polyester Insulation TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts
Tontine TSB 4 (75mm) / Autex ASB 4 (70mm) Polyester Insulation TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts
Tontine TSB 5 (85mm) / Autex ASB 5 (80mm) Polyester Insulation TSB5/ASB5 Polyester batts
Tontine Blanket (25mm) 10kg/m3 Polyester Insulation TBL/1025 Polyester

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Steel Components Masonry Adhesive
CSR GFC recommends steel building elements manufactured Gyprock® Masonry Adhesive is used to adhere Gyprock®
by Rondo Building Services Pty Ltd, for our systems. Top plasterboards to CSR Hebel Aerated Autoclaved Concrete
hats manufactured by Stramit, Lysaght and Rhino Steel are substrates and all masonry substrates.
also specified in some systems.
Fasteners
General information on Rondo steel building components is
CSR Gyprock distributes a comprehensive range of ring
provided throughout this manual. Additional information can
shank nails, hot-dip galvanised clouts, and screws for
be obtained from the Rondo Building Services Pty Ltd office
use with timber and steel framing to accommodate most
in your state, or telephone 1300 367 663.
installation applications. For exterior applications, refer to the
CSR GFC will not support the performance of substitute appropriate installation guide.
materials. It is the responsibility of the manufacturer of the
Fasteners for Plasterboard Fixing:
component to substantiate equivalent performance in any
particular application. • Gyprock® Clouts.
2.8, 3.15 and 3.75mm
dia. (hot-dip galvanised) for fixing to timber.
CSR Gyprock® Resilient Mount
• Gyprock® Ring Shanked Nails.
The CSR Gyprock ® Resilient Mount is a proprietary
2.8mm dia. for fixing to timber.
component used in conjunction with Rondo steel sections for
fastening Gyprock® • Gyprock® Type ‘W’ Screws.
plasterboard to a #6 and #8 for fixing to
supporting structure timber.
while simultaneously • Gyprock® Type ‘S’ Needle Point (NP) Screws.
i s o l a t i n g i t f ro m #6 and #8 for fixing to
structure bor ne timber, and for lightweight
vibration. steel studs and furring channel up to 0.8mm thickness.
This significantly reduces the amount of impact noise, speech • Gyprock® Type ‘S’ Drill Point (DP) Screws.
and low frequency sound filtering through to rooms above, #6 and #8 for fixing to
below or alongside the noise generating room. The resilient steel framing 0.8mm to
mount has been design for use on ceilings and can be 1.2mm thickness.
used on walls provided plasterboard with minimum mass of
13kg/m2 is fixed on the resilient mount side of the wall. The • Gyprock® Plasterboard Laminating Screws.
mount can be used in fire rated and non fire rated systems. #10 x 40mm. for
laminating layers of
plasterboard together (where permitted).
Stud Adhesive
Gyprock® Acrylic Stud Adhesive is coloured blue for easy Fasteners for Fibre Cement Fixing:
identification. It can be used on both timber and steel in • Gyprock® Clouts. 2.8mm dia.
temperatures not less than 5ºC. (hot-dip galvanised) for fixing to
Contact surfaces must be free of oil, grease or other foreign timber.
materials before application. The adhesive is applied with a • Gyprock® Type ‘W’ Screws.
broad knife to form 25mm diameter by 15mm high walnuts. #6 and #8 for fixing to
T h i s p ro d u c t timber.
is suitable for
• Gyprock® Type ‘S’ Needle Point (NP) Screws.
use with pre-
#6 and #8 for fixing to
painted metal
timber, and for lightweight
battens and
steel studs and furring channel up to 0.8mm thickness.
some treated
timbers. Always • Gyprock® Type ‘S’ Drill Point (DP) Screws.
follow directions #6 and #8 for fixing to
on packaging steel framing 0.8mm to
when using 1.2mm thickness.
CSR stud
• Buildex FibreZIPS®
adhesive.
M5-18, csk rib head, for
fixing to light gauge steel frames up to 0.8mm.

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TABLE A4: FIXING PLASTERBOARD TO SOFTWOOD

Plasterboard 1st Layer 2nd Layer 3rd Layer

Thickness
6.5mm 2.8x40mm Gal Clout or
Plasterboard 2.8x25mm Ring Shank Nail or
Type S #6-18 x 25mm NP Screw
10mm 2.8x40mm Gal Clout or
Plasterboard 2.8x30mm Ring Shank Nail or
Type S #6-18 x 25mm NP Screw
13mm 2.8x40mm Gal Clout or
Plasterboard 2.8x30mm Ring Shank Nail or
Type S #6-18 x 32mm NP Screw
16mm 2.8x50mm Gal Clout or
Plasterboard Type S #6-18 x 32mm NP Screw
13mm + 16mm 2.8x40mm Gal Clout or
Plasterboard 2.8x30mm Ring Shank Nail or
Type S #6-18 x 32mm NP Screw
2.8x40mm Gal Clout or
2.8x30mm Ring Shank Nail or
Type S #6-18 x 32mm NP Screw
2.8x50mm Gal Clout or
Type S #6-18 x 40mm NP Screw
2.8x50mm Gal Clout or 3.75x75mm Gal Clout or
Type S #6-18 x 45mm NP Screw Type S #8-15 x 65mm NP Screw or
#10x40mm Laminating Screw (walls only)
3.15x65mm Gal Clout or 3.75x75mm Gal Clout or
Type S #6-18 x 50mm NP Screw Type S #8-15 x 65mm NP Screw or
#10x40mm Laminating Screw (walls only)
2.8x50mm Gal Clout or
Type S #6-18 x 45mm NP Screw

TABLE A5: FIXING PLASTERBOARD TO HARDWOOD

Plasterboard 1st Layer 2nd Layer 3rd Layer

Thickness
6.5mm 2.8x30mm Gal Clout or
Plasterboard 2.8x25mm Ring Shank Nail or
Type S #6-18 x 25mm NP Screw
10mm 2.8x30mm Gal Clout or
Plasterboard 2.8x25mm Ring Shank Nail or
Type S #6-18 x 25mm NP Screw
13mm 2.8x30mm Gal Clout or
Plasterboard 2.8x25mm Ring Shank Nail or
Type S #6-18 x 32mm NP Screw
16mm 2.8x40mm Gal Clout or
Plasterboard Type S #6-18 x 32mm NP Screw
13mm + 16mm 2.8x30mm Gal Clout or
Plasterboard 2.8x25mm Ring Shank Nail or
Type S #6-18 x 32mm NP Screw
2.8x30mm Gal Clout or
2.8x25mm Ring Shank Nail or
Type S #6-18 x 32mm NP Screw
2.8x40mm Gal Clout or
Type S #6-18 x 32mm NP Screw
2.8x40mm Gal Clout or 3.15x65mm Gal Clout or
Type S #6-18 x 45mm NP Screw Type S #8-15 x 65mm NP Screw or
#10x40mm Laminating Screw (walls only)
2.8x50mm Gal Clout or 3.15x65mm Gal Clout or
Type S #6-18 x 45mm NP Screw Type S #8-15 x 65mm NP Screw or
#10x40mm Laminating Screw (walls only)
2.8x50mm Gal Clout or
Type S #6-18 x 45mm NP Screw

TABLE A6: FIXING FIBRE CEMENT AND PLASTERBOARD TO TIMBER

Lining Thickness 1st Layer 2nd Layer

6mm Wallboard
9mm Wallboard
13mm Plasterboard +
6/9mm Wallboard over
16mm Plasterboard +
6/9mm Wallboard over
6mm Wallboard +
13/16mm Plasterboard over
9mm Wallboard +
13/16mm Plasterboard over
2.8x40mm Gal Clout or
Type S #8-15 x 20mm NP Screw
2.8x40mm Gal Clout or
Type S #8-15 x 30mm NP Screw
2.8x40mm Gal Clout or
2.8x30mm Ring Shank Nail or
Type S #6-18 x 32mm NP Screw
2.8x50mm Gal Clout or
Type S #6-18 x 32mm NP Screw
2.8x40mm Gal Clout or
Type S #8-15 x 20mm NP Screw
2.8x40mm Gal Clout or
Type S #8-15 x 30mm NP Screw
2.8x50mm Gal Clout or
Type S #8-15 x 40mm NP Screw
2.8x50mm Gal Clout or
Type S #8-15 x 40mm NP Screw
2.8x50mm Gal Clout or
Type S #6-18 x 45mm NP Screw
2.8x50mm Gal Clout or
Type S #6-18 x 45mm NP Screw

NOTES:
Type 'W' screws of equivalent length may be used as an alternative to Type S ‘NP’ when fixing to timber only.
Predrill 9mm and 12mm Wallboard for easier fixing.
Fixings are suitable for internal applications only.
NP = Needle Point Screws.
DP = Drill Point Screws.
GAL = Galvanised.

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TABLE A7: FIXING PLASTERBOARD TO STEEL 0.5 – 0.8mm BMT

Plasterboard Thickness 1st Layer 2nd Layer 3rd Layer

6.5mm Plasterboard Type S #6-18 x 25mm NP Screw Type S #6-18 x 25mm NP Screw
10mm Plasterboard Type S #6-18 x 25mm NP Screw Type S #6-18 x 40mm NP Screw
13mm Plasterboard Type S #6-18 x 25mm NP Screw Type S #6-18 x 40mm NP Screw Type S #8-15 x 65mm NP Screw or
#10x40mm Laminating Screw (walls only)
16mm Plasterboard Type S #6-18 x 30mm NP Screw Type S #6-18 x 45mm NP Screw Type S #8-15 x 65mm NP Screw or
#10x40mm Laminating Screw (walls only)
13mm + 16mm Type S #6-18 x 25mm NP Screw Type S #6-18 x 45mm NP Screw
Plasterboard

TABLE A8: FIXING PLASTERBOARD TO STEEL 0.8 – 2.0mm BMT

Plasterboard Thickness 1st Layer 2nd Layer 3rd Layer

6.5mm Plasterboard Type S #6-18 x 25mm DP Screw Type S #6-18 x 25mm DP Screw
10mm Plasterboard Type S #6-18 x 25mm DP Screw Type S #6-18 x 40mm DP Screw
13mm Plasterboard Type S #6-18 x 25mm DP Screw Type S #6-18 x 40mm DP Screw #10x40mm Laminating Screw (walls only)
16mm Plasterboard Type S #6-18 x 30mm DP Screw Type S #6-18 x 45mm DP Screw #10x40mm Laminating Screw (walls only)
13mm + 16mm Type S #6-18 x 25mm DP Screw Type S #6-18 x 45mm DP Screw
Plasterboard

TABLE A9: FIXING FIBRE CEMENT AND PLASTERBOARD TO STEEL 0.5 – 0.8mm BMT

Lining Thickness 1st Layer 2nd Layer

6mm Wallboard
9mm Wallboard
6mm Wallboard +
13/16mm Plasterboard over
9mm Wallboard +
13/16mm Plasterboard over
13mm Plasterboard +
6/9mm Wallboard over
16mm Plasterboard +
6/9mm Wallboard over
Type S #8-15 x 20mm NP Screw or
FibreZIPS® M5-18 x 20mm
Type S #8-15 x 30mm NP Screw or
FibreZIPS® M5-18 x 30mm
Type S #8-15 x 20mm NP Screw or Type S #6-18 x 40mm NP Screw
FibreZIPS® M5-18 x 20mm
Type S #8-15 x 30mm NP Screw or Type S #6-18 x 40mm NP Screw
FibreZIPS® M5-18 x 30mm
Type S #6-18 x 25mm NP Screw Type S #8-15 x 40mm NP Screw
Type S #6-18 x 30mm NP Screw Type S #8-15 x 40mm NP Screw

TABLE A10: FIXING FIBRE CEMENT AND PLASTERBOARD TO STEEL 0.8 – 2.0mm BMT

Lining Thickness 1st Layer 2nd Layer

6mm Wallboard
9mm Wallboard
6mm Wallboard +
13/16mm Plasterboard over
9mm Wallboard +
13/16mm Plasterboard over
13mm Plasterboard +
6/9mm Wallboard over
16mm Plasterboard +
6/9mm Wallboard over
Type S #8-15 x 20mm DP Screw
Type S #8-15 x 30mm DP Screw
Type S #8-15 x 20mm DP Screw
Type S #8-15 x 30mm DP Screw
Type S #6-18 x 25mm DP Screw
Type S #6-18 x 30mm DP Screw
Type S #6-18 x 40mm DP Screw
Type S #6-18 x 40mm DP Screw
Type S #8-15 x 40mm DP Screw
Type S #8-15 x 40mm DP Screw

NOTES:
Predrill 9mm and 12mm Wallboard for easier fixing.
Fixings are suitable for internal applications only.
NP = Needle Point Screws.
DP = Drill Point Screws.
GAL = Hot-Dip Galvanised.

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Jointing Accessories & Compounds
CSR GFC has a wide range of compounds, cements and
accessories for finishing plasterboard installations.
Refer to the Gyprock ® Residential Installation Guide,
NºGYP547 for detailed jointing and finishing information.
CSR GFC Mastics & Sealants.
Gyprock® Fire Mastic must be used in fire rated systems
where caulking is indicated and is recommended for caulking
acoustic systems.
Gyprock® Wet Area Acrylic Sealant is recommended for
sealing non fire rated wet area systems.
Physical
Properties
Thermal & Moisture Stability
CSR GFC plasterboard and fibre cement products are stable
building materials when subjected to the normal range of
interior temperature and humidity conditions.
Thermal coefficient of Linear Expansion (α).
• Plasterboard: α =16.2 x 10 -6 mm (mm/ºC) in the
temperature range 4°C to 38°C.
• Fibre cement: α = 7.5 x 10-6/°C.
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• Final length is calculated as follows:
Lf = Li (1 + α⌬T).
The hygrometric coefficient of expansion (δ).
• P l a s t e r b o a rd : δ = 7 . 2 x 1 0 - 6 m m / m m / % R . H .
(5% – 90% R.H.). Final length is calculated as follows:
Lf = Li (1 + δ⌬RH).
• Fibre cement: δ = 0.18% (expansion from equilibrium to
saturated). Final length is calculated Lf = Li x δ x (% of
saturation).
Internal Moisture
Gyprock® plasterboard must not be used where it will be in
contact with liquid water or constant relative humidity above
90%.
Gyprock® Plasterboard CD, Gyprock Supaceil™ and Gyprock
Soundchek™ are designed for use in dry areas only.
For wet area walls and external ceilings subject to intermittent
high humidity where plasterboard is specified, Gyprock
Aquachek™ or Gyprock FyrchekMR™ or Cemintel™ Wallboard
must be used. In all cases follow product installation
brochures.
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Thermal Performance
The ‘R’ values for Gyprock® plasterboards are:
• 10mm plasterboard = 0.06 m2K/W.
• 13mm plasterboard = 0.08 m2K/W.
• 16mm plasterboard = 0.09 m2K/W.
The ‘R’ values for ceiling tile products are:
• Ecophon Focus 20mm = 0.61 m2K/W.
• Celotex Fine Fissured 16mm = 0.27 m2K/W.
• Solaton 15mm = 0.28 m2K/W.
The ‘R’ values for Cemintel™ products are:
• 6mm fibre cement = 0.02 m2K/W.
• 7.5mm fibre cement = 0.03 m2K/W.
• 8mm fibre cement = 0.03 m2K/W.
• 9mm fibre cement = 0.04 m2K/W.

Structural Properties
Cemintel™ Wallboard properties at EMC*/Saturated.
• Density (kg/m3) 1350/–.
• Flexural Strength. Impact Resistance
Parallel to sheet length. Gyprock ® plasterboard of 10mm and 13mm thickness
- ultimate (MPa) 13/9.
provide adequate resistance to soft body impacts likely in
- yield (MPa) 10/6.
Parallel to sheet width. domestic or light commercial use respectively.
- ultimate (MPa) 16/11. Walls lined with Gyprock Fyrchek ™ , Impactchek ™ and
- yield (MPa) 12/8.
Cemintel™ Wallboard can meet various requirements of
• Modulus of Elasticity (GPa) 6/4. Specification C1.8 of the Building Code of Australia 2004.
NOTE: *EMC = Equilibrium Moisture Content. This clause specifies resistance to Uniform Distributed Loads
(UDLs), surface indentation and impact from a weighted
sand bag that is dropped from a specified height. Refer to
Table A11 for performance details.

TABLE A11: IMPACT AND UDL RESISTANCE FOR STUD SPACING AND LINING MATERIAL COMBINATIONS

Typical Wall Application Wall Lining Material Stud Spacing Soft Body Impact Resistance UDL Resistance

1 x 13mm Gyprock Impactchek 600mm 400mm ≥ 1.0 kPa

Public corridor, stair shaft 1 x 13mm Gyprock Impactchek +

600mm 400mm ≥ 1.0 kPa
and fire isolated exit in a 1 x 13mm Gyprock Fyrchek
spectator stand, sports
1 x 13mm Gyprock Fyrchek +
stadium, cinema, theatre, 600mm 350mm ≥ 1.0 kPa
1 x 6mm Cemintel™ Wallboard
railway station, bus or
airport terminal.
1 x 9mm Cemintel™ Wallboard 600mm 350mm ≥ 1.0 kPa
(Some Class 9 Buildings

2 x 16mm Gyprock Fyrchek 400mm 350mm ≥ 1.0 kPa

Walls of stairways and 2 x 13mm Gyprock Fyrchek 600mm 175mm ≥ 0.35 kPa
service shafts and fire
isolated exits generally. 1 x 16mm Gyprock Fyrchek 600mm 150mm ≥ 0.35 kPa

Fire resisting walls

1 x 13mm Gyprock Fyrchek 600mm 125mm ≥ 0.25 kPa
generally

1 x 10mm Gyprock Impactchek 600mm 300mm ≥ 0.25 kPa

Walls generally
1 x 6mm Cemintel™ Wallboard 600mm 250mm ≥ 0.25 kPa

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Fire Hazard Properties
The BCA limits the materials used in Class 2 to 9 buildings
Material &
by controlling the Fire Hazard properties of linings. These
properties are assessed using AS/ISO9705 room burn test
or AS/NZS3837 the cone calorimeter test. The room burn
Construction
test is a large scale test to determine SMOGRARC, and the
cone calorimeter is a small scale test to determine a Group
Standards
Number. All materials and procedures shall comply with the following
Please refer to Table A12 for Gyprock® plasterboard and standards where applicable, and all additional details
Cemintel™ product performance details. contained in Gyprock® and Cemintel™ Technical Literature.
Plasterboard Manufacture:
TABLE A12: FIRE HAZARD PROPERTIES AS/NZS2588 : 1998 ‘Gypsum plasterboard’.

CSR GFC Product SMOGRARC

Group Plasterboard Installation:
Number
AS/NZS2589 : 1997 ‘Gypsum linings in residential and light
10 – 13mm Plasterboard CD 0 1
commercial construction – Application and Finishing’.
10mm SUPACEIL™ 0 1
Plasterboard in Wet Areas:
10mm SOUNDCHEK™ 0 1
10 – 13mm AQUACHEK 0 1
AS3740 : 2004 ‘Waterproofing of Wet Areas Within
Residential Buildings’.
6.5mm FLEXIBLE 0 1
13mm Perforated Sheet 0 1
13 – 16mm FYRCHEK™
13 – 16mm FYRCHEK MR™
0
0
1
1 Fire Testing
25mm SHAFT LINER PANEL 0 1
Fire resistance testing is conducted to the Australian
10mm FLAMECHEK MR™ 0 1
Standard AS1530 – part 4 ‘Fire Resistance Tests of Elements
13mm IMPACTCHEK™ 0 1 of Building Construction’.
13mm Perforated Panels 0 1
This standard gives the test method and criteria of failure for
10mm FRESHTONE™
0 1 the various elements of construction such as partition walls,
Diamond White
10mm SUPATONE™ 0 1
floor/ceilings and roof/ceilings.
10 – 13mm Unpainted Panel 0 1 The specimen assemblies are built into the test furnace
Celotex 0 2 and subjected to furnace temperatures in accordance with
Ecophon ADVANTAGE 0 1 AS1530.4 ‘Standard Time vs Temperature Curve’.
Ecophon FOCUS 0 1
Solaton ASE* 1
FIG A3: STANDARD TIME vs TEMPERATURE CURVE
Cemintel™ Wallboard 0 1
1200
NOTES:
SMOGRARC = Smoke Growth Rate Index. 1100

* Average Specific extinction Area = 187m2/kg 1000

TEMPERATURE (°C)

900

800

700

600

500

0 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240 270 300 330 360

TIME (minutes)

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How the Specimen is Assessed
The test specimen is heated in the prescribed manner until
the failure criteria has been reached, or is terminated by
agreement between parties.
Assessment criteria are represented by three performance
measurements known as ‘Fire Resistance Levels’ (FRL).
Structural Adequacy.
Failure occurs when the specimen collapses under load.
Integrity.
Failure occurs when the specimen develops cracks or
openings through which flames or hot gases can pass.
Insulation.
Failure occurs when the average temperature of the
unexposed surface of the specimen increases by more than
140°C above the initial temperature, or the temperature at
any point of the unexposed surface increases by more than
180°C above the initial temperature.
The test performance of the specimen is expressed as a ‘Fire
Resistance Level’, which indicates the number of minutes
for which the specimen fulfils the requirements of the three
fire test criteria.
These numbers are then rounded down to the nearest
regulatory requirement.
The common regulatory ‘FRL’ requirements are:
Non Loadbearing Loadbearing
– /30/30 30/30/30
– /60/60 60/60/60
– /90/90 90/90/90
– /120/120 120/120/120
– /180/180 180/180/180
For Example: – /120/120.
• The dash indicates no requirement for ‘Structural
Adequacy’, which applies to all non loadbearing
systems.
• The first 120 indicates ‘Integrity’ for 120 minutes.
• The second 120 indicates ‘Insulation’ for 120 minutes.
For any specified FRL, a system having equal or higher
respective criteria may be used. Some systems have
multiple FRLs stated. FRLs expressed as –/y/z relate to
non-loadbearing walls; FRLs expressed as x/y/z relate to
loadbearing walls; or FRLs expressed as x/y/z* relate to walls
with additional design limits.
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What is Resistance to the Incipient
Spread of Fire?
Ceiling systems may be required to achieve a ‘Resistance to
the Incipient Spread of Fire’.
This requires the ceiling to provide adequate thermal
insulation to prevent combustibles in a roof/ceiling or floor/
ceiling cavity from igniting for the specified time.
The Building Code of Australia requirement for some ceiling
systems is to provide ‘Resistance to the Incipient Spread of
Fire (RISF), into the space above itself, for not less than 60
minutes’. Systems that meet this requirement are indicated
in the system tables.
Fire Hazard Properties
Fire hazard properties of wall and ceiling linings in some
classes of building are specified by the BCA. Refer to Table
A12 for fire hazard properties of CSR GFC products.
Smoke Proof Walls
Smoke proof walls are required in some Class 9a
buildings, and they must be built from non-combustible
materials where they do not require an FRL. Steel framed
wall systems clad with Gyprock ® Plasterboard CD
(eg. CSR 010) may be used.
Fire rated smoke proof walls should be selected from the
steel framed systems (refer to Section ‘B’) with an appropriate
FRL.
Smoke proof walls required for Class 9c buildings may
use steel or timber framing with linings of 13mm Gyprock®
Plasterboard CD or 12mm Cemintel™ Wallboard. Refer to
systems CSR 010, 602 and 310.
Building
Acoustics
Building acoustics can be separated into sound absorption
and sound transmission.
Sound absorption relates to control of sound that is generated
within a room and how it affects people in that room.
Sound transmission relates to sound that passes through a
dividing element (direct sound, controlled by the element’s
sound insulation), and through the surrounding structure
(indirect or flanking transmission).
Methods of controlling noise in buildings can be based on
systems, structure and lining materials and their absorption
and transmission properties.
CSR GFC recommends that an acoustic engineer be
consulted for all projects where acoustics are important.
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Flanking sounds reach adjoining areas by indirect paths,
Building
rather than through the dividing element. The perimeter
junction of walls, floors and ceilings that surround the
dividing element are the main paths for flanking transmission.
Acoustics in
Other paths include open windows, ducts, doorways and
suspended ceilings.
Practice
Noise sources that have a high degree of low frequency
noise such as traffic, aircraft and DVD sound systems have
System Performance
potential for transmission through the building structure. The Rw, Rw + Ctr and Ln,w + CI values in this manual refer to
Transmission of this type of noise follows structural load expected results of a laboratory test on an element.
paths and can be controlled by breaking these load paths Extensive testing over many years has been carried out
or providing complete separation of the structure. by CSR GFC at laboratories including the Commonwealth
Noise sources that generate a high amount of mid and Experimental Building Station (later CSIRO) at North Ryde
high frequency noise, such as services and speech, tend to NSW, National Acoustic Laboratory at Lindfield NSW, CSIRO
transmit via air paths and direct transmission in lightweight Laboratories at Highett, Victoria and even, up to 1978, at
construction. our own NATA registered laboratory. Extensive development
testing has been carried out at Rintoul Laboratories, Seven
Typical problem areas for this type of transmission include
Hills NSW since 1995, and some of the systems subsequently
doors and door frames, glazing, suspended ceiling cavities
validated at other laboratories.
and ductwork. Practical methods for addressing common
situations within buildings can be seen in Section ‘Z’. Performance values provided by PKA Acoustic Consulting
use a prediction system based on these tests, and the
FIG A4: COMMON FLANKING TRANSMISSION PATHS
system has been updated to include the most current CSR
1. Ceiling plenums, floors, walls. 4. Heating and ventilation ducting.
2. Poor seals between structural 5. Rigid plumbing connections and sponsored testing. The prediction system has been calibrated
elements and around service penetrations.
penetrations. against the ‘round robin’ European test of a standard
6. Back-to-back cabinets and
3. External air-borne paths. switches/power outlets. plasterboard wall in 24 European acoustic laboratories, and
has successfully predicted the performance of a calibration
wall for an acoustic laboratory in Brisbane.
1
As testing from different laboratories can vary (the European
4 1
3 24 laboratory test of the standard plasterboard wall was
2 2
Rw47 to Rw52), it is possible that laboratory tests may be 1
2 to 2 Rw points above a prediction.

3 2 All care has been taken with preparation of these predictions

6
4 2
3 with this manual and relevant Gyprock and Fibre Cement
6
5 installation guides.
1
Sound Impact Ratings
The BCA has performance requirements relating to sound
impact for floors and some walls.
For floors, this is specified as a maximum value such as:
Lnw+CI = 62. Note that lower values of Lnw+CI indicates
better acoustic impact performance. Queensland and
Northern Territory have no requirements for impact rating
of floors.
Walls may be required to meet the definition of ‘Discontinuous
Construction’. This means that wall leaves must be separated
by at least 20mm and no mechanical connection is permitted,
except that masonry may have resilient ties.
Systems that meet this specification are noted in the
appropriate system specifications.
and it is assumed that construction is strictly in accordance
Site Performance vs. Laboratory
Performance
As houses are not built like laboratories, it is unlikely that
performance measured in ideal test conditions will be
achieved in a building. Designers should take care to select
systems compatible with the support structure to provide the
desired level of insulation.
The BCA specifies deemed to satisfy acoustic values that
are laboratory results, and in some cases allows lower values
when site tested. For example, in a Class 2 building the
separating wall can have Rw + Ctr = 50 (a laboratory result),
or DnT,w + Ctr = 45 (tested on site). The difference of 5 is that
expected between site and laboratory, although it might not
always be the case. CSR recommends that where designers
are selecting systems based on expected site performance,
an acoustic engineer be consulted.

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Acoustic Integrity Background Noise
The acoustic integrity of a system can be influenced by the Low levels of noise transmitted from other areas can be
combination of elements that make up the system. Single partially obscured by background noise.
leaf and uninsulated systems are more dependant on high
Where the background noise level is low, such as in remote
quality installation, as relatively minor defects can cause
areas, consideration should be given to providing a higher
major degradation of the system performance.
than standard level of sound insulation.
Building systems that allow defects to be hidden from view
have a higher chance of gaps being left unsealed, making Variation in Occupant Perception of
them more vulnerable to performance degradation. Noise
The likelihood and effect of defects occurring with typical Tolerance for noise varies greatly between people, and
systems is shown in Table A13. variations of up to 15dB can be considered acceptable.
This means consideration should be given to the occupant’s
expectation of the internal acoustic environment. Users of
concert halls and practice rooms may have higher acoustic
TABLE A13: ACOUSTIC INTEGRITY expectations than guests of inner city hotels.
Chance of Effect of
Wall System Gaps Being Left Defects on Minimum Performance Levels for
Unsealed Performance
Internal Walls and Ceilings
The BCA sets out minimum performance levels for internal
walls and ceilings based on acceptable standards for
High High Degradation affordable housing. The performance requirements are in
terms of Rw, Rw+Ctr and Ln,w+CI.
Single skin masonry wall These levels may need to be increased for:
• Variation in occupant perceptions of noise,
e.g. high, medium or low cost housing.

High High Degradation • Local authorities have higher or additional requirements.

• Background noise levels are low.
Masonry with stud,
uninsulated • Flanking transmission of the surrounding structure.
Lightweight structures can be more prone to low
frequency flanking.
• The presence of services will vary which BCA provisions
Low High Degradation
are applicable, and could mean separate construction
is required.
Single stud, uninsulated
• The lack of simplicity in construction could reduce actual
performance.

Moderate
Low
Degradation
Minimum Performance Levels
for Services
Single stud, insulated The BCA sets out minimum performance levels for isolation
of noise from services based on acceptable standards for
affordable housing. The performance levels are in terms of
Rw and Rw+Ctr.
Low Low Degradation
These levels may need to be increased for:

Double stud, insulated • The nature of the noise source and adjacent occupant
activity. Some noises are particularly annoying to
occupants.
• Systems that meet the new BCA minimum R w +C tr
requirements may have lower performance than systems
that meet the corresponding Rw requirements.
• Variation in occupant perceptions of noise,

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• Background noise levels may be very low.
• The lack of simplicity in construction could reduce actual
performance.
Minimum Performance Levels
for External Walls
The BCA does not set minimum performance levels of
transmission for external walls. Guidance should be sought
from an acoustic consultant or local authority for setting
the design requirements of these elements, as they may be
affected by road or aircraft noise.
Issues that may affect the design levels for external walls
are:
• Va r i a t i o n i n o c c u p a n t p e r c e p t i o n s o f n o i s e ,
e.g. high, medium or low cost housing.
• Background noise levels are low.
• Flanking transmission of the surrounding structure,
particularly at windows and doors.
• The lack of simplicity in construction could reduce actual
performance.
Gaps, Crack and Holes
Small openings allow airborne sound to pass through
an element and can significantly reduce sound insulation
performance. For optimum sound insulation, the element
must be airtight.
Perimeters and penetrations for services must be sealed with
an acoustic sealant that is capable of accommodating minor
building movement. Where major movement is expected,
use a 100% polyurethane fire and acoustic rated sealant.
For systems that are multi-layered, such as masonry
composite systems, each layer must be air tight, as services
such as power points and switches can act as airborne
flanking paths. To remedy this, consider using acoustic rated
power boxes, the Gyprock® Silencer, and insulation in the
cavity. Refer to flanking details, Section ‘Z’.
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Definitions
Rw – Weighted Sound Reduction Index. A measure of
the sound insulation performance of a building element. Rw
is a laboratory measurement similar to STC.
Rw is measured and calculated using the procedures from
AS1276 and AS1191. The related field measurement is
abbreviated as DnT,w.
The higher the number the better the insulation
performance.
DnT,w – Weighted Standardised Field Level Difference.
A measurement of the sound insulation performance of a
building element. It describes the difference in noise level on
each side of a wall or floor, and indicates the level of speech
privacy between spaces. It is measured in the field and is
therefore subject to the inherent inaccuracies involved in
such a measurement.
The higher the number the better the insulation
performance.
Ctr – A spectrum adaptation value used to modify the sound
insulation performance of a wall or floor. Sound insulation
performance can be described by Rw or the DnT,w but these
are not accurate for all noises, especially for low frequency
bass noise from modern stereo systems. Ctr values are
negative value which is added to either the Rw or DnT,w.
AS/NZS1276 - sets out testing methodologies for the sound
insulation properties of building elements and incorporates
these factors and explains their use.
Smaller negative Ctr values are more favourable than large
negative values.
dB(A) – The ‘A’-scale and dB(A) noise level are used to
degrade the performance of a sound level meter to simulate
what humans hear. The human ear is not a perfect listening
device, it is poor at hearing low frequency noise. dB(A) is
used to compare measured sound with perceived sound.
A number of noise criteria refer to, and are measured in
dB(A). The larger the dB(A) level the louder the noise.
Ln,w – Weighted Normalised Impact Sound Pressure
Level. A measure of the noise impact performance of a
floor/ceiling. It is measured in very controlled conditions
in a laboratory and is characterised by how much impact
sound reaches the receiving room via the ceiling/floor from
a standard tapping machine test.
The lower the number the better the performance.
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L’nT,w – Weighted Standardised Field Impact Sound
Pressure Level. A measure of the noise impact performance
of a floor/ceiling. It is similar to Ln,w except it is measured in
the field and is therefore subject to the inherent inaccuracies
involved in such a measurement.
The lower the number the better the performance.
C I – A spectrum adaptation term used to modify the
measured impact sound pressure level, Ln,w or L’nT,w.
Impact sound is generated by a laboratory grade tapping
machine placed on the floor to be tested. This tapping machine
does not accurately simulate the noise of a person’s foot steps
on the floor above, so the CI term was developed to more
closely simulate foot step noise.
The term is defined in ISO717-2. The Ln,w or L’nT,w alone
is sufficient to characterise concrete floors covered with
carpet. Other types of floors such as timber joist floors, bare
concrete floors or polished timber or tiles laid on concrete
floors require the CI term to properly characterise footstep
noise.
Timber joist floors can have a C I value slightly positive.
Concrete floors with an effective covering such as carpet
have CI terms approximately equal to 0dB. Concrete floors
with a hard, or less effective covering, can have CI terms
varying between –15dB and 0dB.

NRC – Noise Reduction Coefficient. A measure of the

ability of a material to absorb sound.
NRC is generally a number between 0 and 1. A material with
an NRC rating of 1 absorbs 100 % of incoming sound, that
is, no sound is reflected back from the material.

STC – Sound Transmission Class. A measure of the

sound insulation performance of a building element used
in the BCA prior to 2000. It is measured in very controlled
conditions in a laboratory.

NOTE: Source Building Code of Australia, Sound Insulation

Guideline.

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Section B
Steel Stud Wall Systems

Contents
Steel Stud Selection Tables B2 – B5
Introduction B5
Design Considerations B5 – B7
Installation B7 – B8
Components B8 – B9
System Specifications
Single Stud B10 – B13
Rondo Quiet Stud B14
Double Stud B15 – B16
StrataWall™ B17 – B19
Party Wall B20 – B21
Staggered Stud B22 – B23
SecurityWall™ B24 – B26
Resilient Mount & Furring B27
Cinema Wall B28
Studs Lined One Side B29
Shaft Wall B30
Services Walls B31
External Walls B32 – B37
Column & Beam B38
System Installation Details B39 – B49

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Stud Selection Tables
Table B1 and B4 provide stud selection information suitable for all CSR Gyprock non fire rated and fire rated
non loadbearing internal wall systems that are to be designed for a Uniform Distributed Load (UDL) of 0.25kPa.
Table B2 provides stud selection information suitable for specialised fire rated non loadbearing wall systems that are required
to be designed for a UDL of 0.35kPa. Refer to Rondo for other design pressures and for loadbearing walls.

TABLE B1: MAXIMUM WALL HEIGHT WITH RONDO LIPPED STEEL STUDS – NON LOADBEARING WALLS
– WALLS GENERALLY (LOAD = 0.25kPa)
Stud Size 51 64 76 92 150
Wall Frame and
BMT 0.5 0.75 0.5 0.75 1.15 0.55 0.75 1.15 0.55 0.75 1.15 0.75 1.15
Lining Configuration
Linings (mm) Maximum Wall Height (m)
10 2.77 2.91 3.33 3.93 4.17 3.70 4.43 4.65 4.54 4.83 5.11 6.55 7.22
600mm max. cts
13 3.20 3.32 3.72 4.22 4.43 4.13 5.02 5.22 4.94 5.50 5.75 6.99 7.54
16 3.38 3.52 3.91 4.35 4.52 4.30 5.25 5.42 5.18 5.71 5.92 7.19 7.65
CSR 080(-/180/180) 2.60 2.60 3.30 3.60 4.30 3.80 4.10 5.00 4.40 4.80 5.00 7.00 7.65
600mm max. cts 10 2.32 2.60 2.72 3.13 3.53 3.20 3.58 4.05 3.61 4.13 4.69 5.33 6.81
13 2.32 2.60 2.72 3.25 3.58 3.24 3.82 4.05 3.61 4.18 4.69 5.37 6.81
16 2.32 2.60 2.75 3.28 3.59 3.25 3.87 4.05 3.61 4.20 4.69 5.37 6.81

10 2.37 2.83 3.51

300mm 300mm
max. cts max. cts
300mm 300mm
max. cts max. cts
10 2.93 3.61 –
Boxed Studs

TABLE B2: MAXIMUM WALL HEIGHT WITH RONDO LIPPED STEEL STUDS – NON LOADBEARING WALLS
– WALLS OF SHAFTS AND FIRE ISOLATED EXITS (LOAD = 0.35kPa)
Stud Size 51 64 76 92 150
Wall Frame and
BMT 0.5 0.75 0.5 0.75 1.15 0.55 0.75 1.15 0.55 0.75 1.15 0.75 1.15
Lining Configuration
Linings (mm) Maximum Wall Height (m)
10 2.42 2.55 2.93 3.49 3.70 3.25 3.81 3.81 3.81 3.81 3.81 3.81 3.81
600mm max. cts
13 2.81 2.92 3.29 3.75 3.94 3.65 4.43 4.60 4.39 4.84 5.06 5.71 5.71
16 3.00 3.12 3.45 3.84 3.99 3.78 4.62 4.77 4.60 5.01 5.20 6.37 6.89
CSR 080(-/180/180) 2.60 2.60 3.30 3.60 4.30 3.78 4.10 4.77 4.40 4.80 5.00 6.37 6.89
600mm max. cts 10 2.07 2.34 2.34 2.80 3.15 2.76 3.20 3.62 3.06 3.70 3.81 3.81 3.81
13 2.07 2.34 2.34 2.80 3.17 2.76 3.37 3.62 3.06 3.70 4.20 4.83 5.53
16 2.07 2.34 2.34 2.90 3.18 2.76 3.41 3.62 3.06 3.70 4.20 4.83 5.53

10 2.14 2.59 3.15

300mm 300mm
max. cts max. cts
300mm 300mm
max. cts max. cts
10 2.65 3.26 –
Boxed Studs

NOTES:
TABLE B3: MINIMUM NUMBER OF NOGGINGS
Deflection Limit is span/240 to a maximum of 30mm, in accordance
with BCA Specification C1.8. Lining Configuration Wall Height (m) Number of Noggings
Tabulated heights do not include axial loads (except self weight) or 0 - 4.4 0
shelf loading. Lined Both Sides
4.4 - 8.8 1
Loadings: Table B1 Pultimate = 0.375 kPa, Pservice = 0.25 kPa. 0.0 - 3.0 1
Loadings: Table B2 Pultimate = 0.525 kPa, Pservice = 0.35 kPa. Lined One Side 3.0 - 6.0 2
Walls are not for external applications.
6.0 - 8.0 3
All loadings in accordance with AS1170:2002.
Staggered Studs All 0
Walls analysed in accordance with AS4600:1996.
Noggings in accordance with Table B3.
Staggered stud walls use 64mm lipped studs in 92mm track with
Gyprock® Staggered Stud Clip.
Tables have been prepared by Rondo Building Services Pty Ltd.

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TABLE B4: MAXIMUM WALL HEIGHT FOR STAGGERED STEEL STUDS LINED TWO SIDES OR WALLS LINED ONE SIDE
ONLY – NON LOADBEARING WALLS – WALLS GENERALLY (LOAD = 0.25kPa)

Supplier Rhino Steel Lysaght

Wall Frame Steel Stud Type UniSpan 53 TS61-075 TS61-100 TS120-070 TS120-090
and Lining Configuration Stud Depth/BMT mm 53/– 61/0.75 61/1.00 120/0.70 120/0.90
Min. Lining Thickness Maximum Wall Height (m)

600mm max. cts 13mm GYPROCK

3.00 3.44 3.71 4.93 4.93
FYRCHEK

2 layers x 13mm
300mm max. cts 3.00 3.50 3.90 5.90 6.40
GYPROCK FYRCHEK

9mm Cemintel™
3.00 3.44 3.71 5.90 6.00
300mm max. cts Wallboard

Supplier Stramit
Wall Frame Steel Stud Type TH64075 TH64100 TH64120 TH96075 TH96100 TH96120
and Lining Configuration Stud Depth/BMT mm 64/0.75 64/1.00 64/1.20 96/0.75 96/1.00 96/1.20
Min. Lining Thickness Maximum Wall Height (m)

600mm max. cts 13mm GYPROCK

3.50 3.87 4.11 4.82 4.93 4.93
FYRCHEK

2 layers x 13mm
300mm max. cts 3.86 4.17 4.37 4.96 5.44 5.81
GYPROCK FYRCHEK

9mm Cemintel™
3.50 3.87 4.11 4.82 5.30 5.65
300mm max. cts Wallboard

TABLE B5: MAXIMUM WALL HEIGHT FOR SHAFT WALL SYSTEMS

Maximum Wall Height (m)

Rondo FRL –/60/60 FRL –/120/120
Wall Frame and Lining
Stud System CSR970 System CSR971, 972
Configuration
Type
UDL 0.25kPa UDL 0.35kPa UDL 0.25kPa UDL 0.35kPa
600mm max. cts
64CH55 3.60 3.20 3.60 3.40

102CH55 4.30 4.00 4.30 4.30

TABLE B6: MAXIMUM WALL HEIGHT FOR RONDO QUIET STUD – WALLS GENERALLY (UDL = 0.25kPa)

Minimum Plasterboard Stud Spacing (m)

Wall Frame and Lining Configuration
Thickness (mm) 600 450
10 3.70 4.02
Spacing

13 4.13 4.41

16 4.30 4.58

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Wall Frame and Lining Configuration Security Panel Minimum Lining Thickness (mm) Maximum Wall Height (m)

13mm GYPROCK Plasterboard CD 3.0

27
13mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK 4.0

13mm GYPROCK Plasterboard CD 3.0

50
13mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK 5.2

TABLE B8: MAXIMUM WALL HEIGHT FOR GYPROCK STRATAWALL™ WITH H-STUDS AT 600mm CENTRES

Wind Loading Maximum Wall Height (m)

Wall Type Pservice
kPa 25H55 H-Studs at 600mm ctrs 50H55 H-Studs at 600mm ctrs

0.25 3.0 –

0.25 – 3.0

or or

TABLE B9: MAXIMUM WALL HEIGHT FOR GYPROCK STRATAWALL™ WITH C-STUDS AT 600mm CENTRES – WALL
SYSTEM FRL –/60/60

Wind Maximum Wall Height (m with Rondo C-Studs at 600mm centres

Wall Type Loading Wall Lining
Stud – C64 Stud – C76 Stud – C92
FRL–/60/60 Pservice (both sides)
kPa 0.50 0.75 1.15 0.55 0.75 0.55 0.75
13mm GYPROCK
2.72 3.13 3.53 3.20 3.30* 3.30* 3.30*
plasterboards
0.25 13mm FYRCHEK 2.72 3.13 3.53 3.20 3.58 3.60* 3.60*
6 or 9mm
2.72 3.00* 3.00* 3.00* 3.00* 3.00* 3.00*
Cemintel™ Wallboard
13mm GYPROCK
2.34 2.80 3.15 2.76 3.20 3.06 3.30*
plasterboards
0.35 13mm FYRCHEK 2.34 2.80 3.15 2.76 3.20 3.06 3.60*
6 or 9mm
2.34 2.80 3.00* 2.76 3.00* 3.00* 3.00*
Cemintel™ Wallboard
13mm GYPROCK
1.95 2.47 2.80 2.32 2.73 2.56 2.96
plasterboards
0.50 13mm FYRCHEK 1.95 2.47 2.80 2.32 2.73 2.56 2.96
6 or 9mm
1.95 2.47 2.80 2.32 2.73 2.56 2.96
Cemintel™ Wallboard
NOTE: Height limits apply for FRL –/90/90 and FRL –120/120. Refer to Nº GYP949 Gyprock StrataWall™ Installation Guide.

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MAXIMUM PERMITTED WALL HEIGHT/WIDTH FOR
LAMINATED SERVICES SYSTEMS
Design
System Nº 2400
Wall Height (maximum)
3000 3600 7200
Considerations
Wall Width (maximum)
Structural Design
CSR967-S 1200 1200 1200 1200
All walls must be designed for the applied loads. Guidance is
CSR968-S 1200 1200 1200 1200
given for the selection of Rondo studs and Lysaght, Stramit
CSR967-SA 2200 2100 2000 1200
or UniSpan top hat sections for non-loadbearing internal
CSR968-SA 3100 2700 2600 1200
walls only.
CSR969-SA 4200 3200 3000 1200
Load bearing walls and walls subject to wind pressures shall
-S = Screw Only Plasterboard Fixing be appropriately designed to meet the relevant Australian
-SA = Screw and Adhesive Plasterboard Fixing Standards or construction manuals.

Non Loadbearing Walls

Introduction
CSR Gyprock and Fibre Cement (GFC) steel frame wall
systems use zinc coated steel components with one or
more layers of Gyprock® plasterboard and/or Cemintel™
fibre cement linings fixed to one or both sides. A wide choice
of systems is available for both fire rated and non-fire rated
applications in non-loadbearing and loadbearing situations.
These wall systems are most often used in internal
non-loadbearing applications, in commercial, industrial,
institutional, residential and high-rise residential construction.
Systems are also available for external walls
Maximum wall heights are shown in Table B1 to B10. These
walls are designed for lateral loads only, using the composite
action of the frame and sheeting.
Non loadbearing walls in this manual have been designed
as follows:
• Minimum design pressure of 0.25kPa and a maximum
deflection of (height ÷ 240) or 30mm maximum. (Based
on BCA Specification C1.8, 3.4 (b))
• Fire rated walls lined with GYPROCK FYRCHEK with
framing selected from Table B1 to B6, and all systems
in Table B7 to B10 meet the requirements of BCA
Specification C1.8 Clause 3.4 – Walls generally.
Internal wall studs are friction fitted into tracks with no
clearance at the bottom and a minimum allowance for
vertical expansion of 15mm at the top. Where vertical building
movement is expected an additional gap is required. In this
case deflection head tracks must be used. Refer to Section
‘Z’ for details.
Staggered stud walls using top hats are fixed to the base
track and use Rondo Nº126/152 clip at the top track.
Staggered stud walls using Rondo C studs must use the
CSR staggered stud clip to restrain the stud from twisting.
Wall tracks must be fixed to floors and ceilings at 600mm
maximum centres. Each plate fixing is required to withstand
a shear load of 0.75kN for a UDL of 0.25kPa and 1.1kN for
UDL of 0.35kPa.
Shaftwall™, SecurityWall™ and StrataWall™ systems have
additional installation details. Refer to the relevant installation
guide.
Tall residential buildings often have operable doors and
windows, resulting in internal walls being subject to wind
pressure. In these cases, walls must be designed for the
appropriate loads.

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Loadbearing Walls
Walls designed as load bearing and lined with GYPROCK
FYRCHEK meet the requirements of BCA Specification C1.8
Clause 3.4 – Walls generally.
The building designer must ensure load bearing walls have
been designed:
• To resist all applied loads.
• To be in accordance with AS4600 or AS3740.
• Assuming no contribution to axial strength is required of
the wall linings.
To meet the stated Fire Resistance Level (FRL), the axial load
capacity of some wall systems is reduced. This is a result of
the steel weakening at high temperature during a fire test.
The systems are noted with an Axial Capacity Reduction
percentage (ACR%). For these systems, the designer must
increase the applied loads before selecting stud size to
compensate for the axial capacity reduction percentage, as
shown in the system specification.
Studs are to be placed at 600mm maximum centres with
nogging provided as detailed in Table B1 or B2, or as noted
in the system table.
The capacity of head and base tracks for walls subject to
wind loads must be checked. Typically, studs are cleated
at head and base with a Rondo angle bracket. Contact
Rondo for more information on designing walls subject to
wind loads.
Fire Resistance
The steel frame wall systems in this manual are suitable
for the stated FRL when designed in accordance with the
structural considerations above.
CSR GFC fire rated steel stud wall systems have been
designed with fire protection that limits the temperature of the
steel framing to a maximum of 450°C at the fire resistance
level (FRL) stated. Therefore the structural design of the
framing need only provide for normal temperature conditions,
and no additional consideration of fire rating is required. In
some systems this temperature is exceeded and the axial
capacity of the stud must be reduced to compensate for the
loss of strength. The percentage reduction is noted for each
affected systems. For more information regarding the fire
resistance of steel stud walls, refer to BRANZ assessment
FAR 2357.
To protect structural steel beams and columns that are
entirely within a wall, the FRL of the wall system must be at
least equivalent to that required by the structural member.
For example, a wall system with FRL 90/90/90 provides FRL
90/–/– for a steel column within the wall.
Framing & Lining
Steel framed walls required to have an FRL must comply
with the following:
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• Framing must be made from steel of BMT 0.5mm to
2.4mm.
• Wall plates must be fixed to the fire rated support structure
with steel fasteners such as expansion anchors, easy drive
masonry anchors and power driven fasteners.
• Plasterboard must be screw fixed only, adhesive is not
permitted.
• In wet areas, Gyprock Fyrchek MR™ must be used in lieu
of Gyprock Fyrchek™.
• For single layer applications, butt joints must be backed by
either a stud or nogging. This is not required for recessed
joints.
• For double layer vertically sheeted applications,
plasterboard butt joints may be reinforced using laminating
screws without the need for framing support.
• Joints in the outer layer of all systems lined with
plasterboard or Wallboard must be set with Gyprock®
paper tape. As a minimum, a single coat finish may be
used.
• All joints in Texture Base Sheets must be formed on
framing.
• Joints in external systems lined with Cemintel™ Texture
Base Sheet must be set with the tape and compound
recommended for the texture coating system
• Spacing of girts in horizontally framed systems must be
as shown in installation detail FIG B17.
For general installation information, refer to FIG B2 to B18.
For information on frame design and detailing, including
treatment at junctions, sub floor and roof areas, cavity barriers
and penetrations, refer to Section ‘Z’ of this manual, and
brochure NºGYP544, Gyprock Steel Frame Wall Systems.
The Fire Resistance Level (FRL) of the systems detailed in
this section will not be detrimentally affected by;
• Increasing the thickness of the wall.
• Increasing the cross-sectional dimensions of the framing
elements.
• Decreasing the stud spacing.
• Decreasing the fixing centres of wall sheet materials.
• The inclusion of bulk cavity insulation materials such as
Glasswool, Rockwool and Polyester.
• The use of Fyrchek™ MR plasterboard in lieu of Fyrchek™
plasterboard of the same thickness.
• Additional layers of plasterboard or Cemintel ™ f ibre
cement.
• Wall curved in plan with a radius of curvature no less than
3m.
• The addition of a timber cladding.
• The addition of any other cladding meeting BCA Spec
C1.1 Clause 2.4.
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Caulking
To attain the specified FRL, all perimeter gaps and
penetrations must be carefully and completely filled with
appropriate caulking material. CSR Gyprock Fire Mastic or
other tested fire and acoustic rated material of equivalent or
better performance must be used.
Details for fire sealing of penetrations is given in
Section ‘Z’.
Vermiculite plaster has no capacity to accommodate building
movement and may not be suitable for use as a general purpose
fire rated caulking. Its use is specified in some wall/ceiling
junctions, refer to brochure NºGYP570, Gyprock® Ceiling
Systems Installation Guide.
Acoustic Performance
The acoustic performance of wall systems is expressed in
terms of Rw and Rw+Ctr where appropriate. The performance
of the as-built system may be affected by – sound flanking,
the effectiveness of workmanship and caulking, the presence
and treatment of penetrations, and the inclusion of structural
elements and bridging items. Refer to Section ‘A’ for detailed
information on addressing these issues.
General Notes.
• The acoustic performance of systems may be adversely
affected by the use of studs with higher BMT or closer
spacings than those specified, or additional linings fixed
with battens.
• The acoustic performance of CSR wall systems is not
adversely affected by the order of lining sheets that are
fixed direct to framing. In non fire rated systems, to attain
the stated acoustic performance, use CSR Gyprock Wet
Area Acrylic Sealant, CSR Gyprock Fire Mastic or other
tested acoustic rated material of equivalent or better
performance.
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Installation
Framing
CSR GFC recommends steel components manufactured
by Rondo Building Services Pty Ltd. Additional information
on the steel components can be obtained from the Rondo
Building Services Pty Ltd, telephone 1300 367 663. For
information on Lysaght, Stramit or UniSpan top hat sections,
please refer to the appropriate component manufacturer,
and the Gyprock® Steel Frame Wall Systems Installation
Guide, NºGYP544. Other steel components of equivalent
performance may be used, however it is the responsibility of
the manufacturer of the component to substantiate equivalent
performance with the recommended component.
For detailed information on wall junctions, intersections,
frame attachments and penetrations, refer to Section ‘Z’ of
this manual.
Walls curved in plan may be built with steel stud frames.
Selection information on stud centres and plasterboard
thickness for various curvatures can be found in brochure
NºGYP544, Gyprock® Steel Frame Wall Systems.
Wallboard & Plasterboard Fixing
Walls may be built to achieve a particular ‘Level of Finish’
as defined in AS/NZS2589.1. The Level of Finish specified
can have requirements for frame alignment, jointing and
back blocking methods, and sheet orientation. Cemintel™
Wallboard and Gyprock ® plasterboard may be installed
vertically or horizontally, although for some Levels of Finish
horizontal sheeting must be used.
Walls lined with Gyprock ® plasterboard or Cemintel ™
Wallboard may be finished with tiles. For tiles greater than
32kg/m2 or over 6.5mm thickness, specific installation details
apply. Refer to the appropriate installation manual.
Plasterboard Jointing & Finishing
Refer to the Gyprock ® Residential Installation Guide,
NºGYP547 and Cemintel ™ Wet Area Lining Systems,
NºFC101 for detailed jointing and finishing information.
It should be noted that:
• Multi-layered systems only require jointing and finishing of
the outer layer.
• It is recommended that a water resistant taping compound,
such as CSR Gyprock/Fibre Cement Wet Area Base Coat
be used at horizontal and vertical joints within wet areas
such as showers.
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Control Joints
Control joints must be installed to allow for structural
movement. Allowance for movement must be made through
the frame, lining and any tiles. Refer to Section ‘Z’ of this
manual for details.
Control joints must be installed at all construction joints in
the building and at the following locations:
• Non-tiled internal walls with fibre cement outer layer – at
7.2m maximum centres.
• Tiled internal walls with fibre cement outer layer – at 4.2m
maximum centres.
• Walls with plasterboard outer layer – at 12m maximum
centres.
• External walls – refer to the appropriate installation
manual.
• At junctions with other building elements.
• At changes of lining material.
• At changes of structural support systems.
Components
Lining & Fixing Materials
Refer to Section ‘A’ for detailed information on CSR GFC
lining products, fixings, adhesive and accessories.
For details on Cemintel ™ Texture Base Sheet, refer to
brochure NºFC122, Cemintel ™ Texture Base Sheet for
Applied Finish Systems’
Framing
CSR GFC recommends steel components manufactured
by Rondo Building Services Pty Ltd. Additional information
on the steel components can be obtained from the Rondo
Building Services Pty Ltd, telephone 1300 367 663.
For information on Lysaght, Stramit or UniSpan top hat
sections, please refer to the appropriate component
manufacturer, and the Gyprock® Steel Frame Wall Systems
Installation Guide, NºGYP544.

• At each storey or rise of studs. Other steel components of equivalent performance may be
used, however it is the responsibility of the manufacturer of
External Walls the component to substantiate equivalent performance with
the recommended component.
Gyprock® GFC external wall systems rely on a range of
cladding systems to provide weather resistance. There is a
range of effectiveness of these systems, and CSR Gyprock
recommends the cladding be installed with a drained cavity.
Cavity systems allow drainage and drying of any water
that penetrates, and are known to have good long-term
performance.
Sarking is also recommended to provide additional weather
protection to framing and lining.
External walls require specific design for condensation
control and energy efficiency, depending on the climate and
internal environment. Contact CSR Bradford for information
on thermal insulation systems and products.

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TABLE B11: RONDO LIPPED C STUD AVAILABILITY LYSAGHT TS61

Stud Stud Depth (mm) 36.5mm

BMT )mm) 51 64 76 92 150

0.50 ✓ ✓ – – –

0.55 – – ✓ ✓ –

0.75 ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ 61mm
1.15 – ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
RONDO LIPPED C STUD PROFILES
35.5 35.0
LYSAGHT TS120
40mm
8.15 8.0
Depth

Depth

BMT BMT
0.50/0.55/0.75 1.15

120mm
6.35 8.0

33.5 35.0

RONDO QUIET STUD

45mm

RONDO STUD CLIP 126/152

6mm
92mm

STRAMIT TH64
34mm RHINO STEEL UNISPAN 53
40mm

6mm

43mm

64mm 53mm

STRAMIT TH96
GYPROCK STAGGERED STUD CLIP
34mm
Rondo
64mm
Lipped
Steel
Stud

Rondo
96mm 92mm
Track

CSR Gyprock®
Staggered Stud Clip

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Steel Frame Internal Wall Systems
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 010a shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA-052

• Lining material as per system table.

• Steel Studs at 600mm maximum centres.
• Lining material as per system table.

NOTES:
Acoustic performance valid for studs 0.50 BMT.

FRL SYSTEM STUD DEPTH mm 51 64 76 92 150

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL Rw / Rw+Ctr
(a) Nil 31/23 32/24 33/26 35/28 38/31
(b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 36/26 37/27 38/29 40/31 42/33
BOTH SIDES (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 – 39/29 39/30 41/32 43/34
–/–/– CSR 005 • 1 x 10mm GYPROCK
(d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 36/28 36/28 37/30 39/32 41/34
Plasterboard CD.
(e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts – 38/27 39/29 41/31 43/33
WALL THICKNESS mm 71 84 96 112 170
(a) Nil 34/26 35/28 36/29 37/30 40/33
CSR 010 (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 39/29 40/31 41/32 42/33 44/35
BOTH SIDES (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 – 42/33 42/33 43/34 45/36
–/–/– • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
(d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 39/31 39/32 40/33 41/34 43/36
Plasterboard CD.
(e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts – 41/31 42/32 43/33 45/35
WALL THICKNESS mm 77 90 102 118 176
(a) Nil 38/30 39/32 40/33 42/35 45/38
SIDE ONE
CSR 015 (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 43/33 44/35 45/36 47/38 49/40
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
Plasterboard CD. (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 – 46/37 46/37 48/39 50/41
–/–/–
SIDE TWO (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 43/35 43/36 44/37 46/39 48/41
• 2 x 13mm GYPROCK (e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts – 45/35 46/36 48/38 50/40
Plasterboard CD.
WALL THICKNESS mm 90 103 115 131 189
(a) Nil 34/27 36/29 37/30 38/31 41/34
(b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 39/30 41/32 42/33 43/34 45/36
BOTH SIDES
(c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 14kg/m3 – 44/35 44/35 45/36 47/38
–/–/– CSR 025 • 1 x 10mm GYPROCK
SOUNDCHEK (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 39/32 40/33 41/34 42/35 44/37
plasterboard. (e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts – 42/32 43/33 44/34 46/36
WALL THICKNESS mm 71 84 96 112 170
(a) Nil 37/30 38/31 40/33 41/34 44/38
CSR 032 (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 42/33 43/34 45/36 46/37 48/40
BOTH SIDES
(c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 – 45/36 46/37 47/38 49/41
–/–/– • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
SOUNDCHEK (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 42/35 42/35 44/37 45/38 47/41
plasterboard. (e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts – 44/34 46/36 47/37 49/40
WALL THICKNESS mm 77 90 102 118 176
(a) Nil 42/35 43/36 44/37 46/40 48/42
(b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 47/38 48/39 49/40 51/43 52/44
BOTH SIDES
(c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 – 50/41 50/41 52/44 53/45
–/–/– CSR 035 • 2 x 10mm GYPROCK
SOUNDCHEK (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 47/40 47/40 48/41 50/44 51/45
plasterboard. (e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts – 49/39 50/40 52/43 53/44
WALL THICKNESS mm 91 104 116 132 190

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SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 600a shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA-052

• Lining material as per system table.

• Steel Studs at 600mm maximum centres.
• Lining material as per system table.

NOTES:
Acoustic performance valid for studs 0.50 BMT.

FRL SYSTEM STUD DEPTH mm 51 64 76 92 150

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL Rw / Rw+Ctr
(a) Nil 34/26 36/29 37/30 38/31 41/34
SIDE ONE
(b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 39/29 41/32 42/33 43/34 45/36
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
IMPACTCHEK. (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 – 43/34 43/34 44/35 46/37
–/–/– CSR 039
SIDE TWO (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 39/31 40/33 41/34 42/35 44/37
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK (e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts – 42/32 43/33 44/34 46/36
Plasterboard CD.
WALL THICKNESS mm 77 90 102 118 176
(a) Nil 34/27 36/29 37/30 38/31 41/34
CSR 600 (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 39/30 41/32 42/33 43/34 45/36
BOTH SIDES (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 14kg/m3 – 44/35 44/35 45/36 47/38
–/–/– • 1 x 6mm Cemintel™
(d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 39/32 40/33 41/34 42/35 44/37
Wallboard.
(e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts – 42/32 43/33 44/34 46/36
WALL THICKNESS mm 63 76 88 104 162
(a) Nil 39/32 40/33 41/34 42/35 45/39
(b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 44/35 45/36 46/37 47/38 49/41
BOTH SIDES (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 – 47/38 47/38 48/39 50/42
–/–/– CSR 601 • 1 x 9mm Cemintel™
(d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 44/37 44/37 45/38 46/39 48/42
Wallboard.
(e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts – 46/36 47/37 48/38 50/41
WALL THICKNESS mm 69 82 94 110 168
(a) Nil 34/26 35/28 37/30 37/30 41/34
SIDE ONE
CSR 605 (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 39/29 40/31 42/33 42/33 45/36
• 1 x 6mm Cemintel™
Wallboard. (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 14kg/m3 – 43/34 44/35 44/35 47/38
–/–/–
SIDE TWO (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 39/31 39/32 41/34 41/34 44/37
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK (e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts – 41/31 43/33 43/33 46/36
Plasterboard CD.
WALL THICKNESS mm 70 83 95 111 169
(a) Nil 36/28 38/31 39/32 40/33 44/37
SIDE ONE
(b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 41/31 43/34 44/35 45/36 48/39
• 1 x 9mm Cemintel™
Wallboard. (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 – 45/36 45/36 46/37 49/40
–/–/– CSR 606
SIDE TWO (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 41/33 42/35 43/36 44/37 47/40
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK (e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts – 44/34 45/35 46/36 49/39
Plasterboard CD.
WALL THICKNESS mm 73 86 98 114 172

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SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 075a shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA-052

• Lining material as per system table.

• Steel Studs at 600mm maximum centres.
• Lining material as per system table.

NOTES:
Acoustic performance valid for studs of 0.50 BMT.
*ACR = Axial Capacity Reduction

FRL SYSTEM STUD DEPTH mm 51 64 76 92 150

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL Rw / Rw+Ctr
(a) Nil 36/29 38/31 38/31 40/33 43/37
– /60/60 (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 14kg/m3 42/33 44/35 44/35 46/37 48/40
30/30/30 BOTH SIDES (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 – 45/36 44/35 46/37 48/40
60/60/60* CSR 050 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
*ACR15% (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 41/34 42/35 42/35 44/37 46/40
FYRCHEK plasterboard.
(e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts – 44/34 44/34 46/36 48/39
FAR2357
WALL THICKNESS mm 77 90 102 118 176
(a) Nil 36/29 37/30 39/32 40/33 43/37
– /90/90 CSR 055 (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 41/32 42/33 44/35 45/36 47/39
60/60/60 BOTH SIDES (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 14kg/m3 – 45/36 46/37 47/38 49/41
90/90/90* • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK
*ACR15% (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 41/34 41/34 43/36 44/37 46/40
FYRCHEK plasterboard.
(e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts – 43/33 45/35 46/36 48/39
FAR2357
WALL THICKNESS mm 83 96 108 124 182
(a) Nil 40/33 42/35 43/36 44/37 47/41
SIDE ONE
– /90/90 (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 45/36 47/38 48/39 49/40 51/43
• 2 x 13mm GYPROCK
and FYRCHEK Plasterboard. (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 14kg/m3 – 50/41 50/41 51/42 53/45
30/30/30 CSR 040
SIDE TWO (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 45/38 46/39 47/40 48/41 50/44
FAR2357 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK (e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts – 48/38 49/39 50/40 52/43
FYRCHEK Plasterboard.
WALL THICKNESS mm 90 103 115 131 189
(a) Nil 44/37 45/38 46/40 47/41 49/43
– /120/120 CSR 075 (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 49/40 50/41 51/43 52/44 53/45
90/90/90 BOTH SIDES (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 – 52/43 52/44 53/45 54/46
120/120/120* • 2 x 13mm GYPROCK
*ACR10% EXIT (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 49/42 49/42 50/44 51/45 52/46
FYRCHEK plasterboard.
(e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts – 51/41 52/43 53/44 54/45
FAR2357
WALL THICKNESS mm 103 116 128 144 202
(a) Nil 43/36 45/39 46/40 47/41 49/43

– /180/180 CSR 080 (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 48/39 50/42 51/43 52/44 53/45
and BOTH SIDES (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 – 52/44 52/44 53/45 54/46
120/120/120 • 2 x 16mm GYPROCK
(d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 48/41 49/43 50/44 51/45 52/46
FYRCHEK plasterboard.
FAR2357 (e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts – 51/42 52/43 53/44 54/45
WALL THICKNESS mm 115 128 140 156 214

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SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 610a shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA-052

• Lining material as per system table.

• Steel Studs at 600mm maximum centres.
• Lining material as per system table.

NOTES:
Acoustic performance valid for studs 0.50 BMT.
*ACR = Axial Capacity Reduction

FRL SYSTEM STUD DEPTH mm 51 64 76 92 150

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL Rw / Rw+Ctr
(a) Nil 43/36 44/37 46/40 46/40 49/43
– /90/90 BOTH SIDES (ANY ORDER) (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 48/39 49/40 51/43 51/43 53/45
30/30/30 • 1 x 6mm Cemintel™ (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 – 51/42 52/44 52/44 54/46
60/60/60* CSR 610 Wallboard.
*ACR15% (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 48/41 48/41 50/44 50/44 52/46
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
FYRCHEK plasterboard. (e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts – 50/40 52/43 52/43 54/45
FAR2357
WALL THICKNESS mm 89 102 114 130 188
(a) Nil 44/37 45/38 46/40 47/41 49/43
– /90/90 BOTH SIDES
CSR 614 (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 49/40 50/41 51/43 52/44 53/45
60/60/60 • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK
FYRCHEK plasterboard (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 – 52/43 52/44 53/45 54/46
90/90/90*
*ACR15% EXIT (against studs). (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 49/42 49/42 50/44 51/45 52/46
• 1 x 6mm Cemintel™ (e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts – 51/41 52/43 53/44 54/45
FAR2357 Wallboard.
WALL THICKNESS mm 95 108 120 136 194
(a) Nil 44/37 45/38 46/40 47/41 49/43
– /120/120 BOTH SIDES (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 49/40 50/41 51/43 52/44 53/45
60/60/60 • 1 x 6mm Cemintel™ (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 – 52/43 52/44 53/45 54/46
90/90/90* CSR 611 Wallboard (against studs).
*ACR15% (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 49/42 49/42 50/44 51/45 52/46
• 1 x 16mm GYPROCK
FYRCHEK plasterboard. (e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts – 51/41 52/43 53/44 54/45
FAR2357
WALL THICKNESS mm 95 108 120 136 194
(a) Nil 45/38 47/41 48/42 49/43 51/45
BOTH SIDES (ANY ORDER) (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 50/41 52/44 53/45 54/46 55/47
– /120/120 • 1 x 9mm Cemintel™ (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 – 54/46 54/46 55/47 56/48
90/90/90 CSR 613 Wallboard.
(d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 50/43 51/45 52/46 53/47 54/48
FAR2357 • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK
FYRCHEK plasterboard. (e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts – 53/44 54/45 55/46 56/47
WALL THICKNESS mm 101 114 126 142 200

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Steel Frame Internal Wall Systems
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 043a shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA-052

• Lining material as per system table.

• Rondo Quiet Studs at 600mm maximum centres.
• Lining material as per system table.

NOTES:
Acoustic performance valid for studs 0.50 BMT.
*ACR = Axial Capacity Reduction

FRL SYSTEM STUD DEPTH mm 92

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL Rw / Rw+Ctr
(a) Nil 42/35
(b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 50/41
BOTH SIDES
(c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 51/42
–/–/– CSR 043 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
SOUNDCHEK (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 49/42
plasterboard. (e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts 51/41
WALL THICKNESS mm 118
(a) Nil 41/34
– /60/60 (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 49/40
30/30/30 BOTH SIDES (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 14kg/m3 51/42
60/60/60* CSR 044 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
*ACR15% (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 48/41
FYRCHEK plasterboard.
(e) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 51/41
FAR2357
WALL THICKNESS mm 118
SIDE ONE (a) Nil 48/42
• 2 x 13mm GYPROCK
– /90/90 (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 56/48
FYRCHEK Plasterboard.
and SIDE TWO (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 14kg/m3 58/50
30/30/30 CSR 045
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK (d) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts 56/50
FAR2357 FYRCHEK Plasterboard. (e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts 57/48
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
Plasterboard CD. WALL THICKNESS mm 144

(a) Nil 48/42

– /90/90 BOTH SIDES (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 59/48
60/60/60 • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 14kg/m3 58/50
90/90/90* CSR 046 FYRCHEK Plasterboard.
*ACR15% (d) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts 56/50
• 1 x 6mm Cemintel™
Wallboard. (e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts 57/48
FAR2357

WALL THICKNESS mm 136

B14 The Red Book™

Steel Frame Internal Wall Systems
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 207a shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

• Lining material as per system table. PKA-052

• 2 Rows of Steel Studs at 600mm maximum centres with Discontinuous

20mm minimum gap. Construction

• Lining material as per system table.

NOTES:
Unless otherwise specified cavity infill is required in one
stud row only.
CSR 217 and 218 require batts in each stud row.
*ACR = Axial Capacity Reduction

FRL SYSTEM CAVITY WIDTH mm 148 200 250 300

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL Rw / Rw+Ctr
(a) Nil 45/39 46/40 47/41 48/42
CSR 208 (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 53/45 54/46 55/47 56/48
BOTH SIDES
(c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 55/47 56/48 57/49 58/50
–/–/– • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
SOUNDCHEK (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 52/46 53/47 54/48 55/49
plasterboard. (e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts 54/45 55/46 56/47 57/48
WALL THICKNESS mm 174 226 276 326
(a) Nil 44/38 45/39 46/40 47/41
– /60/60 (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 52/44 53/45 54/46 55/47
30/30/30 BOTH SIDES (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 54/46 55/47 56/48 57/49
60/60/60* CSR 250 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
*ACR15% (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 51/45 52/46 53/47 54/48
FYRCHEK plasterboard.
(e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts 53/44 54/45 55/46 56/47
FAR2357
WALL THICKNESS mm 174 226 276 326
(a) Nil 50/44 51/45 52/46 53/47
– /90/90 BOTH SIDES (ANY ORDER) (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 58/50 59/51 60/52 61/53
30/30/30 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 60/52 61/53 62/54 63/55
60/60/60* CSR 207 FYRCHEK plasterboard.
*ACR15% (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 57/51 58/52 59/53 60/54
• 1 x 6mm Cemintel™
Wallboard. (e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts 59/50 60/51 61/52 62/53
FAR2357
WALL THICKNESS mm 186 238 288 338
(a) Nil 49/43 51/45 52/46 52/46
– /90/90 CSR 206 BOTH SIDES (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 57/49 59/51 60/52 60/52
60/60/60 • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 59/51 61/53 62/54 62/54
90/90/90* FYRCHEK plasterboard.
*ACR15% (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 56/50 58/52 59/53 59/53
• 1 x 10mm GYPROCK
Plasterboard CD. (e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts 58/49 60/51 61/52 61/52
FAR2357
WALL THICKNESS mm 200 252 302 352
(a) Nil 48/42 49/43 50/44 51/45
SIDE ONE
(b) 2 x 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 60/52 61/53 62/54 63/55
– /90/90 • 2 x 13mm GYPROCK
FYRCHEK plasterboard. (c) 2 x 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 61/53 62/54 63/55 64/56
30/30/30 CSR 217
SIDE TWO (d) 2 x TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 59/53 60/54 61/55 62/56
FAR2357
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK (e) 2 x 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts 61/52 62/53 63/54 64/55
FYRCHEK plasterboard.
WALL THICKNESS mm 187 239 289 339
(a) Nil 44/38 45/39 46/40 47/41
– /90/90 CSR 218 (b) 2 x 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 56/48 57/49 58/50 59/51
60/60/60 BOTH SIDES (c) 2 x 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 57/49 58/50 59/51 60/52
90/90/90* • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK
*ACR15% (d) 2 x TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 55/49 56/50 57/51 58/52
FYRCHEK plasterboard.
(e) 2 x 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts 57/48 58/49 59/50 60/51
FAR2357
WALL THICKNESS mm 180 232 282 332

The Red Book™

B15
Steel Frame Internal Wall Systems
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 212a shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

• Lining material as per system table. PKA-052

• 2 Rows of Steel Studs at 600mm maximum centres with TEST

20mm minimum gap. ➀ ATF 1740
• Lining material as per system table.
Discontinuous
Construction
NOTES:
Unless otherwise specified cavity infill is required in one
stud row only.
CSR 216 requires batts in each stud row.
*ACR = Axial Capacity Reduction

FRL SYSTEM CAVITY WIDTH mm 148 200 250 300

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL Rw / Rw+Ctr
(a) Nil 44/38 45/39 46/40 47/41
– /90/90 (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 52/44 53/45 54/46 55/47
60/60/60 BOTH SIDES (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 54/46 55/47 56/48 57/49
90/90/90* CSR 255 • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK
*ACR15% (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 51/45 52/46 53/47 54/48
FYRCHEK plasterboard.
(e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts 53/44 54/45 55/46 56/47
FAR2357
WALL THICKNESS mm 180 232 282 332
(a) Nil 50/44 51/45 52/46 53/47
– /120/120 CSR 275 (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 58/49 59/51 60/52 61/53
90/90/90 BOTH SIDES (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 60/52 61/53 62/54 63/55
120/120/120* • 2 x 13mm GYPROCK
*ACR10% (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 57/51 58/52 59/53 60/54
FYRCHEK plasterboard
(e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts 59/50 60/51 61/52 62/53
FAR2357
WALL THICKNESS mm 200 252 302 352
(a) Nil 50/44 52/46 53/47 53/47
– /120/120 BOTH SIDES (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 58/50 60/52 61/53 61/53
60/60/60 • 1 x 6mm Cemintel™ (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 60/52 62/54 63/55 63/55
90/90/90* CSR 212 Wallboard (against studs).
*ACR15% (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 57/51 59/53 60/54 60/54
• 1 x 16mm GYPROCK
FYRCHEK plasterboard. (e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts 59/50 61/52 62/53 62/53
FAR2357
WALL THICKNESS mm 192 244 294 344
(a) Nil 50/44 51/45 52/46 53/47
(b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 58/50 59/51 60/52 61/53
– /180/180 BOTH SIDES (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 60/52 61/53 62/54 63/55
120/120/120 CSR 280
• 2 x 16mm GYPROCK
(d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 57/51 58/52 59/53 60/54
FAR2357 FYRCHEK plasterboard.
(e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts 59/50 60/51 61/52 62/53
WALL THICKNESS mm 212 264 314 364

FRL SYSTEM CAVITY WIDTH mm 2x64 studs + 44 gap = 172

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL Rw / Rw+Ctr

SIDE ONE
– /60/60 CSR 216
30/30/30 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK (a) 165 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3
FYRCHEK Plasterboard. 55/50 ➀
60/60/60* & 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3
(*ACR15%) SIDE TWO
• 1 x 16mm GYPROCK
FAR 2357
FYRCHEK Plasterboard.
WALL THICKNESS mm 201

B16 The Red Book™

StrataWall™ – Single Cavity

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 222 shown) ACOUSTIC

OPINION
or
TEST

① Test
• Lining material as per system table laminated to Shaft ATF 1912
Liner Panel.
• 2 x 25mm GYPROCK Shaft Liner Panel in H-Studs at ② Test
600mm maximum centres. ATF 19322

• Minimum 12mm gap.

Opinion
• Steel studs at 600mm maximum centres. RP 02267S
• Cavity insulation as per system table.
Discontinuous
• Lining material as per system table, fixed to studs. Construction

Rw / Rw+Ctr
FRL SYSTEM
WALL LININGS CAVITY INFILL GAP + STUD DEPTH
Report/Opinion Nº
76mm 100mm

SHAFT LINER PANEL SIDE (a) Nil 52/44 53/45

–/120/120 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK (b) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 56/48① –

plasterboard CD.
CSR 222 (c) 100 Glasswool Partition batts – 14kg/m3 – 59/51②
WFRA STUD SIDE
21241 (d) TSB5 Polyester batts 56/48 –
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
plasterboard CD. WALL THICKNESS mm 153 177

SHAFT LINER PANEL SIDE (a) Nil 53/45 54/46

CSR 223
–/120/120 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK (b) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 58/50 –
plasterboard CD.
(c) 100 Glasswool Partition batts – 14kg/m3 – 59/51
WFRA STUD SIDE
21241 (d) TSB5 Polyester batts 58/50 –
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
SOUNDCHEK. WALL THICKNESS mm 153 177

SHAFT LINER PANEL SIDE (a) Nil 53/45 53/45

–/120/90 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK (b) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 58/50 –

plasterboard CD.
CSR 225 (c) 100 Glasswool Partition batts – 14kg/m3 – 58/50
WFRA STUD SIDE
21241 (d) TSB5 Polyester batts 58/50 –
• 1 x 6mm Cemintel™
Wallboard. WALL THICKNESS mm 146 170

SHAFT LINER PANEL SIDE (a) Nil 54/46 55/47

–/120/90 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK (b) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 59/51 –

plasterboard CD.
CSR 226 (c) 100 Glasswool Partition batts – 14kg/m3 – 60/52
WFRA STUD SIDE
21241 (d) TSB5 Polyester batts 59/51 –
• 1 x 9mm Cemintel™
Wallboard. WALL THICKNESS mm 149 173

The Red Book™

B17
StrataWall™ – Services Cavity

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 230 shown) ACOUSTIC

OPINION
or
TEST
• Lining material as per system table fixed to furring
channels. Opinion
RP 02267S
• Cavity insulation as per system table.
• Furring channel fixed to all H-studs with Rondo Beta Fix Discontinuous
Construction
Clips at 600mm max.vertical centres, in 50mm cavity.
• 2 x 25mm GYPROCK Shaft Liner Panel in H-Studs at
600mm maximum centres.
• 20mm gap.
• Steel studs at 600mm maximum centres.
• Cavity insulation as per system table.
• Lining material as per system table, fixed to studs.

CAVITY INFILL Rw / Rw+Ctr

FRL SYSTEM
WALL LININGS STUD DEPTH
Report/Opinion Nº
STUD CAVITY FURRING CAVITY
64mm 92mm
(a) 75 Glasswool Partition 50 Glasswool Partition
STUD SIDE 60/50 60/50
CSR 230 batts – 11kg/m3 batts – 11kg/m3
–/120/120 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
(b) 100 Glasswool Partition 50 Glass wool Partition
plasterboard CD. 61/51 61/51
batts – 14kg/m3 batts – 11kg/m3
WFRA FURRING CHANNEL SIDE
21241 (c) TSB5 Polyester batts TSB2 Polyester batts 60/50 60/50
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
plasterboard CD. MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS mm 211 239
(a) 75 Glasswool Partition 50 Glasswool Partition
STUD SIDE 62/53 62/53
batts – 11kg/m3 batts – 11kg/m3
–/120/120 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
(b) 100 Glasswool Partition 50 Glasswool Partition
SOUNDCHEK. 62/53 62/53
CSR 231 batts – 14kg/m3 batts – 11kg/m3
WFRA FURRING CHANNEL SIDE
21241 (c) TSB5 Polyester batts TSB2 Polyester batts 61/52 62/53
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
SOUNDCHEK. MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS mm 211 239
(a) 75 Glasswool Partition 50 Glasswool Partition
60/50 60/50
STUD SIDE batts – 11kg/m3 batts – 11kg/m3

–/120/120 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK

(b) 100 Glasswool Partition 50 Glasswool Partition
AQUACHEK. 61/51 61/51
CSR 235 batts – 14kg/m3 batts – 11kg/m3
WFRA FURRING CHANNEL SIDE
21241
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK (c) TSB5 Tontine Polyester TSB2 Tontine Polyester 60/50 60/50
AQUACHEK.
MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS mm 211 239

B18 The Red Book™

StrataWall™ – Double Cavity

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 240 shown) ACOUSTIC

OPINION
or
TEST
• Lining material as per system table fixed to studs - Side 1. Opinion
• Steel studs at 600mm maximum centres. RP 02267S
• Cavity insulation as per system table. Discontinuous
• 20mm gap. Construction

• 2 x 25mm GYPROCK Shaft Liner Panel in H-Studs at

600mm maximum centres.
• 20mm gap.
• Cavity insulation as per system table.
• Steel studs at 600mm maximum centres
• Lining material as per system table fixed to studs - Side 2.

Rw / Rw+Ctr
FRL SYSTEM
WALL LININGS CAVITY INFILL (Both Sides) STUD DEPTH
Report/Opinion Nº
64mm 76mm

(a) Nil 58/47 58/47

CSR 240
–/120/120 (b) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 62/53 62/53
SIDE 1 AND 2
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK (c) 100 Glasswool Partition batts – 14kg/m3 – 63/54
WFRA
21241 plasterboard CD. (d) TSB5 Polyester batts 62/53 62/53

MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS mm 245 269

(a) Nil 59/48 60/49

–/120/120 SIDE 1 AND 2 (b) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 64/55 65/56
CSR 241 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
WFRA (d) TSB5 Polyester batts 63/54 63/54
21241 SOUNDCHEK.
MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS mm 245 269

(a) Nil 58/47 58/47

–/120/120 (b) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 62/53 63/54

SIDE 1 AND 2
CSR 243 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK (c) 100 Glasswool Partition batts – 14kg/m3 – 63/54
WFRA
21241 AQUACHEK. (d) TSB5 Polyester batts 62/53 63/54

MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS mm 245 269

(b) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 62/53 62/53

–/60/60 SIDE 1 AND 2
CSR 244 • 1 x 9mm Cemintel™ (c) 100 Glasswool Partition batts – 14kg/m3 – 63/54
SF 45743 Wallboard.
MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS mm 237 261

The Red Book™

B19
Party Wall – Double Cavity (25mm Fire Barrier)
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 510 shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA-018
• Lining material as per system table.
• Steel Framing in accordance with AS4600 or AS3740.
Discontinuous
• Cavity insulation as per system table. Construction

• 20-40mm separation between frame and GYPROCK

SHAFT LINER PANEL.
• 25mm GYPROCK SHAFT LINER PANEL between steel H-
Studs at 600mm maximum centres.
• 20-40mm separation between frame and GYPROCK
SHAFT LINER PANEL.
• Cavity insulation as per system table.
• Steel Framing in accordance with AS4600 or AS3740.
• Lining material as per system table.

Rw / Rw+Ctr
FRL SYSTEM
WALL LININGS CAVITY INFILL STUD DEPTH
Report/Opinion Nº
70mm 90mm

(a) 50mm Bradford Partition Batts - both sides 57/44 58/46

60/60/60 BOTH SIDES (b) 75mm Bradford Partition Batts - both sides 59/46 60/48
CSR 510 • 1 x 10mm (c) ASB3 Autex or TSB3 Tontine Polyester - both sides 56/43 57/45
WFRA GYPROCK
SF45743.3 SOUNDCHEK. (d) ASB5 Autex or TSB5 Tontine Polyester - both sides 60/47 61/49

MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS mm 225 265

(a) 50mm Bradford Partition Batts - both sides 59/47 60/48

CSR 512
60/60/60 BOTH SIDES (b) 75mm Bradford Partition Batts - both sides 61/49 62/50
• 1 x 13mm (c) ASB3 Autex or TSB3 Tontine Polyester - both sides 58/46 59/47
WFRA GYPROCK
SF45743.3 SOUNDCHEK. (d) ASB5 Autex or TSB5 Tontine Polyester - both sides 62/50 63/51

MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS mm 231 271

60/60/60 BOTH SIDES (b) 75mm Bradford Partition Batts - both sides 59/46 60/47
CSR 513 • 1 x 6mm Cemintel™
WFRA
SF45743.3 Wallboard.
MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS mm 217 257

(a) 50mm Bradford Partition Batts - both sides 61/49 62/50

60/60/60 BOTH SIDES (b) 75mm Bradford Partition Batts - both sides 63/51 64/52
CSR 515 • 2 x 10mm (c) ASB3 Autex or TSB3 Tontine Polyester - both sides 61/49 62/50
WFRA GYPROCK
SF45743.3 SOUNDCHEK. (d) ASB5 Autex or TSB5 Tontine Polyester - both sides 65/53 66/54

MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS mm 245 285

60/60/60 BOTH SIDES (b) 75mm Bradford Partition Batts - both sides 61/49 62/50
CSR 516 • 1 x 9mm Cemintel™
WFRA
SF45743.3 Wallboard.
MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS mm 223 263

B20 The Red Book™

Party Wall – Double Cavity (41mm Fire Barrier)
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 520 shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION
• Lining material as per system table.
PKA-018
• Steel Framing in accordance with AS4600 or AS3740.
Discontinuous
• Cavity insulation as per system table. Construction
• 20-40mm separation between frame and GYPROCK
SHAFT LINER PANEL.
• 25mm GYPROCK SHAFT LINER PANEL between steel H-
studs at 600mm maximum centres.
• 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK screw laminated to SHAFT
LINER
• 20-40mm separation between frame and GYPROCK
FYRCHEK.
• Cavity insulation as per system table.
• Steel Framing in accordance with AS4600 or AS3740.
• Lining material as per system table.

Rw / Rw+Ctr
FRL SYSTEM
WALL LININGS CAVITY INFILL STUD DEPTH
Report/Opinion Nº
70mm 90mm

(a) 50mm Bradford Partition Batts - both sides 60/47 61/49

90/90/90 BOTH SIDES (b) 75mm Bradford Partition Batts - both sides 62/49 63/51
CSR 520 • 1 x 10mm (c) ASB3 Autex or TSB3 Tontine Polyester - both sides 59/46 60/48
WFRA GYPROCK
SF45743.3 SOUNDCHEK. (d) ASB5 Autex or TSB5 Tontine Polyester - both sides 63/50 64/52

MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS mm 243 283

(a) 50mm Bradford Partition Batts - both sides 61/49 62/50

90/90/90 (b) 75mm Bradford Partition Batts - both sides 63/51 64/52
BOTH SIDES
CSR 521 • 1 x 9mm Cemintel™ (c) ASB3 Autex or TSB3 Tontine Polyester - both sides 60/48 61/49
WFRA
SF45743.3 Wallboard. (d) ASB5 Autex or TSB5 Tontine Polyester - both sides 64/52 65/53

MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS mm 241 281

(a) 50mm Bradford Partition Batts - both sides 61/49 62/50

90/90/90 BOTH SIDES (b) 75mm Bradford Partition Batts - both sides 63/51 64/52
CSR 522 • 1 x 13mm (c) ASB3 Autex or TSB3 Tontine Polyester - both sides 60/48 61/49
WFRA GYPROCK
SF45743.3 SOUNDCHEK. (d) ASB5 Autex or TSB5 Tontine Polyester - both sides 64/52 65/53

MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS mm 249 289

(a) 50mm Bradford Partition Batts - both sides 62/50 63/51

90/90/90 BOTH SIDES (b) 75mm Bradford Partition Batts - both sides 64/52 65/53
CSR 523 • 2 x 10mm (c) ASB3 Autex or TSB3 Tontine Polyester - both sides 62/50 63/51
WFRA GYPROCK
SF45743.3 SOUNDCHEK. (d) ASB5 Autex or TSB5 Tontine Polyester - both sides 66/54 67/55

MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS mm 263 303

The Red Book™

B21
Steel Frame Internal Wall Systems
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 631a shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA-052
• Lining material as per system table.
• Staggered Steel Studs at 600mm maximum centres each NOT
side. Deemed
Discontinuous
• 64mm Rondo lipped steel stud, located in 92mm track Construction
top and bottom, using the Gyprock Staggered Stud Clip.
OR
• Top hat Steel Studs located in track or angle at top and
bottom with minimum 22mm clearance between stud and
opposing lining.
• Lining material as per system table.

FRL SYSTEM CAVITY WIDTH mm 76 92 150

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL Rw / Rw+Ctr
(a) Nil 37/30 38/31 41/34
(b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 45/36 46/37 49/40
BOTH SIDES (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 46/37 47/38 50/41
–/–/– CSR 110 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
(d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 44/37 45/38 48/41
Plasterboard CD.
(e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts 46/36 47/37 50/40
WALL THICKNESS mm 102 118 176
(a) Nil 38/31 39/32 42/35
CSR 125 (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 46/37 47/38 50/41
BOTH SIDES
(c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 47/38 48/39 51/42
–/–/– • 1 x 10mm GYPROCK
SOUNDCHEK (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 45/38 46/39 49/42
plasterboard. (e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts 47/37 48/38 51/41
WALL THICKNESS mm 96 112 170
(a) Nil 41/34 42/35 45/39
(b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 49/40 50/41 53/45
BOTH SIDES
(c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 50/41 51/42 54/46
–/–/– CSR 131 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
SOUNDCHEK (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 48/41 49/42 52/46
plasterboard. (e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts 50/40 51/41 54/45
WALL THICKNESS mm 102 118 176

SIDE ONE (a) Nil 43/36 43/36 47/40

• 1 x 6mm Cemintel™ (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 51/42 51/42 55/46
Wallboard. (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 52/43 52/43 56/47
–/–/– CSR 135 SIDE TWO
(d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 50/43 50/43 54/47
• 2 x 10mm GYPROCK
(e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts 52/42 52/42 56/46
SOUNDCHEK
plasterboard. WALL THICKNESS mm 102 118 176
(a) Nil 38/31 38/31 42/35
SIDE ONE
(b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 46/37 46/37 50/41
• 1 x 6mm Cemintel™
Wallboard. (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 47/38 47/38 51/42
–/–/– CSR 631
SIDE TWO (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 45/38 45/38 49/42
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK (e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts 47/37 47/37 51/41
Plasterboard CD.
WALL THICKNESS mm 95 111 169
(a) Nil 38/31 39/32 42/35
SIDE ONE
(b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 46/37 47/38 50/41
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
IMPACTCHEK. (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 47/38 48/39 51/42
–/–/– CSR 632
SIDE TWO (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 45/38 46/39 49/42
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK (e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts 47/37 48/38 51/41
Plasterboard CD.
WALL THICKNESS mm 102 118 176

B22 The Red Book™

Steel Frame Internal Wall Systems
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 152a shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA-052
• Lining material as per system table.
• Staggered Steel Studs at 600mm max. centres each side. ① TEST
• 64mm Rondo lipped steel stud, located in 92mm track TL461
top and bottom, using the Gyprock Staggered Stud Clip.
NOT
OR Deemed
• Top hat Steel Studs located in track or angle at top and Discontinuous
Construction
bottom with minimum 22mm clearance between stud and
opposing lining.
• Lining material as per system table.
NOTES: *ACR = Axial Capacity Reduction

FRL SYSTEM CAVITY WIDTH mm 76 92 150

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL Rw / Rw+Ctr
(a) Nil 39/32 41/34 44/38
– /60/60 (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 47/38 49/40 51/43
30/30/30 BOTH SIDES (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 48/39 50/41 52/44
60/60/60* CSR 150 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
*ACR15% (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 46/39 48/41 50/44
FYRCHEK plasterboard.
(e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts 48/38 50/40 52/43
FAR2357
WALL THICKNESS mm 102 118 176
SIDE ONE (a) Nil 44/37 45/38 48/42
CSR 152 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 52/43 53/44 56/48
– /90/90 FYRCHEK plasterboard.
(c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 53/44 54/45 57/49
30/30/30 SIDE TWO
EXIT (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 51/44 52/45 55/49
FAR2357 • 2 x 13mm GYPROCK
FYRCHEK plasterboard. (e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts 53/43 54/44 57/48
WALL THICKNESS mm 115 131 189
(a) Nil 40/33 41/34 44/38
– /90/90 (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 48/39 49/40 52/44
60/60/60 BOTH SIDES (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 49/40 50/41 53/45
90/90/90* CSR 155 • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK
*ACR15% (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 47/40 48/41 51/45
FYRCHEK plasterboard.
(e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts 49/39 50/40 53/44
FAR2357
WALL THICKNESS mm 108 124 182
(a) Nil 47/41 47/41 50/44
– /90/90 BOTH SIDES (ANY ORDER) (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 55/47 55/47 58/50
30/30/30 • 1 x 6mm Cemintel™ (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 56/48 56/48 59/51
60/60/60* CSR 630 Wallboard.
*ACR15% (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 54/48 54/48 57/51
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
FYRCHEK plasterboard. (e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts 56/47 56/47 59/50
FAR2357
WALL THICKNESS mm 114 130 188
(a) Nil 47/41 48/42 50/44
– /120/120 (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 55/47 56/48 58/50
90/90/90 BOTH SIDES (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 56/48 57/49 59/51
120/120/120* CSR 175 • 2 x 13mm GYPROCK
*ACR10% (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 54/48 55/49 57/51
FYRCHEK plasterboard.
(e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts 56/47 58/50① 59/50
FAR2357
WALL THICKNESS mm 128 144 202
(a) Nil 47/41 48/42 50/44
(b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 55/47 56/48 58/50
– /180/180 BOTH SIDES (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 56/48 57/49 59/51
120/120/120 CSR 180
• 2 x 16mm GYPROCK
(d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 54/48 55/49 57/51
FAR2357 FYRCHEK plasterboard.
(e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts 56/47 57/48 59/50
WALL THICKNESS mm 140 156 214

The Red Book™

B23
Steel Frame SecurityWall™ Systems
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 292a shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA-054

Discontinuous
Construction
• Lining material as per system table.
• Gyprock SecurityWall™ Panel 27.
• Cavity determined by track width.
• Gyprock SecurityWall™ Panel 27.
• Lining material as per system table.

FRL SYSTEM TRACK WIDTH mm 51 64

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL Rw / Rw+Ctr
(a) Nil 46/37 47/39
CSR 290
BOTH SIDES (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 53/44 54/46
FRL (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 54/45 55/47
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
–/–/–
Plasterboard CD. (d) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts 53/44 54/46
WALL THICKNESS mm 131 144
(a) Nil 47/39 48/40

BOTH SIDES (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 54/46 55/47

– /60/60
CSR 291 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 55/47 56/48
FAR2357 FYRCHEK plasterboard. (d) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts 54/46 55/47
WALL THICKNESS mm 131 144
(a) Nil 51/43 53/45
BOTH SIDES
(b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 58/50 60/52
– /90/90 • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK
CSR 292 FYRCHEK plasterboard. (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 59/51 61/53
FAR2357 • 1 x 10mm GYPROCK (d) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts 58/50 60/52
plasterboard CD.
WALL THICKNESS mm 157 170

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 293a shown) ACOUSTIC

OPINION

PKA-054
• Lining material as per system table. Discontinuous
Construction
• Gyprock SecurityWall™ Panel 27.
• Cavity width as per system table.
• Steel Studs at 600mm maximum centres with minimum
20mm gap to Security Wall Panel.
• Lining material as per system table.

NOTES:
*ACR = Axial Capacity Reduction.

FRL SYSTEM CAVITY WIDTH mm 84 96

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL Rw / Rw+Ctr

– /90/90 BOTH SIDES (a) Nil 50/42 51/43

60/60/60 • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 57/49 58/50
90/90/90* CSR 293 FYRCHEK plasterboard.
(c) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts 57/49 58/50
*ACR15% • 1 x 10mm GYPROCK
FAR2357 plasterboard CD. WALL THICKNESS mm 163 175

B24 The Red Book™

Steel Frame SecurityWall™ Systems
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 295a shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA-054
• Lining material as per system table.
Discontinuous
• Gyprock SecurityWall™ Panel 50. Construction

• Cavity determined by track width.

• Gyprock SecurityWall™ Panel 50.
• Lining material as per system table.

NOTES:
^ SecurityWall™ Panel ribs offset to enable insulation to fit.

FRL SYSTEM TRACK WIDTH mm 28 51 64

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL Rw / Rw+Ctr

(a) Nil 48/40 50/42 51/43

CSR 294
(b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 55/47^ 57/49 58/50
– /60/60 BOTH SIDES
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 – 58/50^ 59/51
FCO 2039 FYRCHEK plasterboard.
(d) TSB2/ASB2 Polyester batts 53/45^ 55/47 56/48

WALL THICKNESS mm 154 177 190

(a) Nil 52/45 54/47 55/48

BOTH SIDES
(b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 59/52^ 61/54 62/55
– /90/90 • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK
CSR 295 FYRCHEK plasterboard. (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 – 62/55^ 63/56
FCO 2039 • 1 x 10mm GYPROCK
(d) TSB2/ASB2 Polyester batts 57/50^ 59/52 60/53
plasterboard CD.
WALL THICKNESS mm 180 203 216

(a) Nil 49/41 51/43 52/44

(b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 56/48^ 58/50 59/51

– /90/90 BOTH SIDES
CSR 297 • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 – 59/51^ 60/52
FCO 2039 FYRCHEK plasterboard.
(d) TSB2/ASB2 Polyester batts 54/46^ 56/48 57/49

WALL THICKNESS mm 180 183 196

The Red Book™

B25
Steel Frame SecurityWall™ Systems
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 296a shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA-054

Discontinuous
• Lining material as per system table. Construction

• Gyprock SecurityWall™ Panel 50.

• Cavity width as per system table.
• Steel Studs at 600mm maximum centres with minimum
20mm gap to Security Wall Panel.
• Lining material as per system table.

FRL SYSTEM CAVITY WIDTH mm 84 96 112

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL Rw / Rw+Ctr

BOTH SIDES (a) Nil 52/44 53/46 54/47

– /90/90 • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK (b) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 60/52 61/54 62/55
CSR 296 FYRCHEK plasterboard.
FCO 2039
(c) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts 59/51 60/53 61/54
• 1 x 10mm GYPROCK
plasterboard CD. WALL THICKNESS mm 186 198 214

(a) Nil 48/40 49/41 50/42

– /90/90 BOTH SIDES (b) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 56/48 57/49 58/50
CSR 298 • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK
FCO 2039
(c) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts 55/47 56/48 57/49
FYRCHEK plasterboard.
WALL THICKNESS mm 166 178 194

B26 The Red Book™

Steel Frame Internal Wall Systems
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 061a shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

• Lining material as per system table. PKA-052

• Steel Studs at 600mm maximum centres. NOT

• Continuous nogging aligned with every Gyprock® Resilient Deemed
Discontinuous
Mount. Construction
• Gyprock® Resilient Mounts screw fixed to one side of stud
• RONDO Nº308 or Nº129 Furring Channel clipped to
resilient mounts.
• Lining material as per system table.

NOTES: *ACR = Axial Capacity Reduction.

FRL SYSTEM STUD DEPTH mm 64 76 92 150

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL Rw / Rw+Ctr
(a) Nil 45/38 45/38 47/40 48/42
SIDE ONE (MOUNT SIDE)
– /90/90 (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 52/43 52/43 54/45 55/47
• 2 x 13mm GYPROCK
and FYRCHEK plasterboard. (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 54/45 54/45 56/47 56/48
30/30/30 CSR 060
SIDE TWO (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 52/45 52/45 53/46 54/48
FAR2357 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK (e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts 54/44 54/45 55/45 56/47
FYRCHEK plasterboard.
MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS mm 131 143 159 217
(a) Nil 48/42 49/43 49/43 51/45
– /120/120 CSR 061 (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 55/47 56/48 56/48 58/50
90/90/90 BOTH SIDES (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 57/49 58/50 58/50 59/51
120/120/120* • 2 x 13mm GYPROCK
*ACR10% (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 55/49 57/51 55/49 57/51
FYRCHEK plasterboard.
(e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts 57/48 58/49 57/48 59/50
FAR2357
MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS mm 144 156 172 230
(a) Nil 48/42 48/42 49/43 50/44

– /180/180 (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 55/47 55/47 56/48 57/49
and BOTH SIDES (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 14kg/m3 57/49 57/49 58/50 58/50
120/120/120 CSR 062 • 2 x 16mm GYPROCK (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 55/49 55/49 55/49 56/50
FYRCHEK plasterboard.
FAR2357 (e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts 57/48 57/48 57/48 58/49
MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS mm 156 168 184 242

The Red Book™

B27
Steel Frame Cinema Wall Systems
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 945 shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA-052

• Lining material as per system table.

• Steel columns, to engineer’s design. NOT
Deemed
• Girts fixed to columns with GYPROCK CINEMA WALL Discontinuous
MOUNTS. Construction
• Top hat sections at 900mm maximum centres to
engineer’s design.
• 2 x layers glasswool or polyester insulation. Refer to
insulation specification.
• Lining material as per system table.

FRL SYSTEM
WALL LININGS CAVITY INFILL Rw
Report/Opinion Nº

(a) 2 x Tontine Acoustisorb-1 77

120/120/120 BOTH SIDES (b) 2 x 110 Bradford Glasswool Building Blanket 77
CSR 945 • 3 x 16mm GYPROCK
FAR2357 (c) 2 x Autex AAB32-100 77
FYRCHEK plasterboard
MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS mm 471
SIDE ONE
(a) 2 x Tontine Acoustisorb-1 79
• 3 x 16mm GYPROCK
120/120/120 FYRCHEK plasterboard (b) 2 x 110 Bradford Glasswool Building Blanket 79
CSR 946
FAR2357 SIDE TWO (c) 2 x Autex AAB32-100 79
• 4 x 16mm GYPROCK
FYRCHEK plasterboard MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS mm 487

(a) 2 x Tontine Acoustisorb-1 81

120/120/120 BOTH SIDES (b) 2 x 110 Bradford Glasswool Building Blanket 81
CSR 947 • 4 x 16mm GYPROCK
FAR2357 (c) 2 x Autex AAB32-100 81
FYRCHEK plasterboard
MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS mm 503

B28 The Red Book™

Steel Frame Internal Wall Systems
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION ACOUSTIC
OPINION

• Steel Studs at 600mm maximum centres. PKA-052

• Lining material as per system table.

FRL SYSTEM STUD DEPTH mm ALL

WALL LININGS LAYOUT
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL Rw / Rw+Ctr

(a) Nil 31/28

• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
–/–/– CSR 089
SOUNDCHEK plasterboard.

PLASTERBOARD MASS kg/m2 13.0

Fire rated from

lined side only CSR 090
– /30/30 (a) Nil 33/30
• 2 x 13mm GYPROCK
and FYRCHEK plasterboard.
30/30/30

FAR2357 PLASTERBOARD MASS kg/m2 21.0

Fire rated from

lined side only
– /60/60 (a) Nil 33/30
• 2 x 16mm GYPROCK
and CSR 091
FYRCHEK plasterboard.
60/60/60

FAR2357 PLASTERBOARD MASS kg/m2 25.0

Fire rated from

lined side only
– /90/90 (a) Nil 36/33
• 3 x 13mm GYPROCK
and CSR 092
FYRCHEK plasterboard.
90/90/90

FAR2357 PLASTERBOARD MASS kg/m2 31.5

Fire rated from

lined side only
– /120/120 (a) Nil 36/33
• 3 x 16mm GYPROCK
and CSR 093
FYRCHEK plasterboard.
120/120/120

FAR2357 PLASTERBOARD MASS kg/m2 37.5

The Red Book™

B29
Steel Frame Shaftwall Systems
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 971 shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA-052

• Lining material as per system table.

• 64 or 102mm C-H Metal Studs at 600mm maximum
centres.
• Lining material as per system table.

FRL SYSTEM STUD DEPTH mm 64 102

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL Rw / Rw+Ctr
(a) Nil 38/31 42/35
BETWEEN STUDS
CSR 970 (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 43/34 47/38
– /60/60 • 1 x 25mm GYPROCK
SHAFT LINER PANEL. (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 – 49/40
BRANZ SIDE ONE (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 42/35 46/39
LOP 493
• 1 x 16mm GYPROCK (e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts – 48/38
FYRCHEK plasterboard.
WALL THICKNESS mm 80 118
(a) Nil 41/34 46/40
– /120/120 BETWEEN STUDS
CSR 971 (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 46/37 51/43
Test SI 1517 • 1 x 25mm GYPROCK
Report/Opinion SHAFT LINER PANEL. (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 – 53/45
FTO 108 SIDE ONE (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 45/38 50/44
FTO 109
CSIRO
• 2 x 16mm GYPROCK (e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts – 52/43
FCO 0085 FYRCHEK plasterboard.
WALL THICKNESS mm 96 134
BETWEEN STUDS
(a) Nil 41/34 46/40
• 1 x 25mm GYPROCK
– /120/120 SHAFT LINER PANEL. (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 46/37 51/43
SIDE ONE (c) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 – 53/45
Test FR 1429
Report/Opinion
CSR 972 • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK
FYRCHEK plasterboard. (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 45/38 50/44
BRANZ
LOP 549 SIDE TWO (e) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts – 52/43
• 1 x 16mm GYPROCK
FYRCHEK plasterboard. WALL THICKNESS mm 96 134

B30 The Red Book™

Steel Frame Laminated Services Systems
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 967 shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA-052

• Perimeter framing 25/50 x 50 x 0.8 BMT steel angle.

• 3 x GYPROCK FYRCHEK/SHAFT LINER PANEL
laminated with screws (S), or screws and full cover
adhesive (SA).

FRL SYSTEM
WALL LININGS CAVITY INFILL Rw
Report/Opinion Nº

CSR 967S
– /90/90
• 3 x 13mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK plasterboard (screw fixing). (a) Nil 35
FCO 1786

– /90/90
CSR 967SA • 3 x 13mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK plasterboard (screw & adhesive fixing). (a) Nil 35
FCO 1786

– /120/120
CSR 968S • 3 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK plasterboard (screw fixing). (a) Nil 36
FCO 1786

– /120/120
CSR 967SA • 3 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK plasterboard (screw & adhesive fixing). (a) Nil 36
FCO 1786

• 1 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK plasterboard.

– /120/120
CSR 969SA • 1 x 25mm GYPROCK SHAFT LINER PANEL. (a) Nil 37
FCO 1786 • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK plasterboard (screw & adhesive fixing).

StrataWall™ – Services Systems

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 248 shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION
or
TEST

RP 02267S

• 2 x 25mm GYPROCK SHAFT LINER PANEL between

steel H-Studs at 600mm maximum centres.
• Lining material as per system table laminated to Shaft
Liner Panel.

FRL SYSTEM
WALL LININGS CAVITY INFILL Rw / Rw + Ctr
Report/Opinion Nº

–/90/30 FACE SIDE (a) Nil 36/33

CSR 248 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK Plasterboard
WFRA 21241 CD. WALL THICKNESS mm 64

–/120/90 FACE SIDE (a) Nil 36/33

CSR 249
WFRA 21241 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK.
WALL THICKNESS mm 64

The Red Book™

B31
Steel Frame External Wall Systems
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 940 Shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA-055

• Structural steel girts to engineer’s detail. Maximum

spacing as per system table.
• GYPROCK FYRCHEK MR plasterboard, as per system
table.
• Vapour barrier
• Galvanised steel battens (20mm min.) fixed through
plasterboard to steel girts.
• External cladding. (Refer to page B5)

FRL SYSTEM MAXIMUM GIRT SPACING

WALL LININGS CAVITY INFILL Rw
Report/Opinion Nº (mm)

CSR 940
60/60/60 EXTERNAL SIDE
(from outside only) • 2 x 16mm GYPROCK 600 (a) Nil 33
FYRCHEK MR
FAR2357 plasterboard

90/90/90 EXTERNAL SIDE

CSR 941 • 3 x 13mm GYPROCK

(from outside only)
900 (a) Nil 34
FYRCHEK MR
FAR2357 plasterboard

120/120/120 EXTERNAL SIDE

CSR 942 • 3 x 16mm GYPROCK

(from outside only)
1200 (c) Nil 36
FYRCHEK MR
FAR2357 plasterboard

ExpressWall™ External Wall Systems

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA-055

• Structural steel girts to engineer’s detail. Maximum

spacing as per system table.
• GYPROCK FYRCHEK MR plasterboard, as per system
table.
• Vapour barrier
• Cemintel ExpressWall™ Commercial facade system.

FRL SYSTEM
WALL LININGS CAVITY INFILL Rw / Rw + Ctr
Report/Opinion Nº

60/60/60 EXTERNAL SIDE

(from outside only) 940 + • 2 x 16mm GYPROCK (a) Nil 40/33
ExpressWall FYRCHEK MR
FAR2357 plasterboard

B32 The Red Book™

Steel Frame External Wall Systems
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 121a shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION
• External cladding material on timber or steel battens.
(Refer to page B5) PKA-055

• Vapour barrier.
• Lining material as per system table to outside of steel
studs.
• Steel studs at 600mm maximum centres.
• Lining material to internal wall side as per system table.

NOTES:
Acoustic performance valid for studs of 0.80 BMT.
*ACR = Axial Capacity Reduction.

FRL SYSTEM STUD DEPTH mm 76

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL Rw

CSR 121 OUTSIDE OF STUD (a) Nil 36-40

60/60/60* • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK
FYRCHEK MR plasterboard. (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 39-43
(from outside only)
*ACR 5% INTERNAL WALL SIDE (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 40-44
FAR2357
• 1 x 10mm GYPROCK
Plasterboard CD. TYPICAL WALL THICKNESS mm 132

OUTSIDE OF STUD (a) Nil 38-42

60/60/60 CSR 122
• 1 x 16mm GYPROCK
90/90/90* FYRCHEK MR plasterboard. (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 41-45
*ACR 15%
INTERNAL WALL SIDE (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 42-46
FAR2357 • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK
FYRCHEK plasterboard. TYPICAL WALL THICKNESS mm 138

OUTSIDE OF STUD (a) Nil 37-41

120/120/120 • 2 x 16mm GYPROCK
FYRCHEK MR plasterboard. (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 43-47
(from outside only)
CSR 123
INTERNAL WALL SIDE (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 44-48
FAR2357
• 1 x 10mm GYPROCK
Plasterboard CD. TYPICAL WALL THICKNESS mm 148

The Red Book™

B33
Steel Frame External Wall Systems
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 127a shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION
• 1 x 7.5mm Cemintel™ Texture Base Sheet to exterior face.
PKA-052
• Vapour barrier.
• Lining material as per system table to outside of steel
studs.
• Thermal break where required.
• Steel studs at 600mm maximum centres.
• Lining material as per system table internal side of steel
studs.

NOTES:
Acoustic performance valid for studs 0.80 BMT.
*ACR = Axial Capacity Reduction.

FRL SYSTEM STUD DEPTH mm 76 92

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL Rw / Rw + Ctr
OUTSIDE OF STUD
CSR 127 (a) Nil 40/33 42/35
60/60/60* • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK
(from outside only) MR plasterboard. (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 46/37 48/39
*ACR 15% INTERNAL WALL SIDE (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 47/37 49/39
FAR2357
• 1 x 10mm GYPROCK
Plasterboard CD. WALL THICKNESS mm 107 123

OUTSIDE OF STUD
(a) Nil 41/34 42/35
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK
60/60/60* MR plasterboard. (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 47/38 48/39
*ACR 15% CSR 128
FAR2357 INTERNAL WALL SIDE (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 48/38 49/39
• 1 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK
plasterboard. WALL THICKNESS mm 113 129

OUTSIDE OF STUD
(a) Nil 41/34 42/35
60/60/60 • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK
90/90/90* MR plasterboard. (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 47/38 48/39
(from outside only) CSR 126
ACR 15%
INTERNAL WALL SIDE (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 48/38 49/39
FAR2357 • 1 x 10mm GYPROCK CD
plasterboard. WALL THICKNESS mm 110 126

OUTSIDE OF STUD
CSR 129 (a) Nil 39/32 40/33
60/60/60 • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK
MR plasterboard. (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 45/36 46/37
90/90/90*
*ACR 15% INTERNAL WALL SIDE (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 46/36 47/37
FAR2357
• 1 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK
plasterboard. WALL THICKNESS mm 116 140

B34 The Red Book™

Steel Frame External Wall Systems
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 185a shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA-055

• Fire rated masonry veneer wall.

• Steel studs at 600mm maximum centres with 40mm
minimum gap to masonry.
• Lining material as per system table.

FRL SYSTEM STUD DEPTH mm 76

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL Rw / Rw+Ctr
EXTERNAL WALL SIDE
FRL CSR 185 (a) Nil 51/44
• Masonry veneer wall with
60/60/60 (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 57/50
FAR2357 FRL 60/60/60.
and refer to INTERNAL WALL SIDE (c) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts 57/50
Masonry
• 1 x 16mm GYPROCK
Manufacturer
FYRCHEK plasterboard. TYPICAL WALL THICKNESS mm 242

EXTERNAL WALL SIDE

FRL (a) Nil 56/49
• Masonry veneer wall with
90/90/90 (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 62/55
FAR2357 FRL 90/90/90.
CSR 186
and refer to INTERNAL WALL SIDE (c) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts 62/55
Masonry
• 2 x 13mm GYPROCK
Manufacturer
FYRCHEK plasterboard. TYPICAL WALL THICKNESS mm 252

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION – Hebel PowerWall™ TYPICAL LAYOUT ACOUSTIC

OPINION

PKA-055

• CSR Hebel Powerpanel AAC (75mm) screw fixed to

battens.
• Steel studs at 600mm maximum centres.
• Lining material as per system table.

FRL SYSTEM STUD DEPTH mm 76

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL Rw / Rw+Ctr

HEBEL (a) Nil 46/39

PowerWall
60/60/60 INTERNAL WALL SIDE (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 53/44
• 1 x 16mm GYPROCK
FAR2357 FYRCHEK plasterboard. (c) 88 Soundscreen™ 2.5 batts 53/44

WALL THICKNESS mm 189

(a) Nil 42/35

240/180/180 INTERNAL WALL SIDE
(from outside only) HEBEL (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 49/40
PowerWall • 1 x 10mm GYPROCK (c) 88 Soundscreen™ 2.5 batts 49/40
FSV0356 Plasterboard CD.
WALL THICKNESS mm 183

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B35
Steel Frame External Wall Systems
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION – Residential RendaLine™ TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 165b shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA-055

• Cemintel RendaLine™ sheet on timber battens.

• Vapour barrier.
• Steel studs at 600mm maximum centres.
• Lining material as per system table.

FRL SYSTEM STUD DEPTH mm 76

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL Rw / Rw+Ctr

(a) Nil 38/31

INTERNAL WALL SIDE (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 44/35
–/–/– CSR 165 • 1 x 10mm GYPROCK
Plasterboard CD. (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 45/35

WALL THICKNESS mm 129

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION – Residential RendaLine™ TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 167a shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA-055

• Cemintel RendaLine™ sheet on timber battens.

• Vapour barrier.
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK MR plasterboard.
• Steel studs at 600mm maximum centres.
• Lining material as per system table.

FRL SYSTEM STUD DEPTH mm 76

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL Rw

CSR 167 (a) Nil 40

60/60/60 INTERNAL WALL SIDE
(from outside only)
(b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 46
• 1 x 10mm GYPROCK
Plasterboard CD. (c) 60 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 47
FAR2357
WALL THICKNESS mm 142

(a) Nil 42

60/60/60 INTERNAL WALL SIDE (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 48

CSR 168 • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK
FAR2357 FYRCHEK plasterboard. (c) 60 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 49

WALL THICKNESS mm 148

B36 The Red Book™

Steel Frame External Wall Systems
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION – Residential RendaLine™ TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 170a shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA-055

• Cemintel RendaLine™ sheet on timber battens.

• 25mm Bradford Fibertex™ Rockwool.
• Wire mesh.
• Vapour barrier
• Steel studs at 600mm maximum centres.
• Lining material as per system table.

FRL SYSTEM STUD DEPTH mm 76

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL Rw / Rw+Ctr

CSR 170 (a) Nil 40/32

60/60/60 INTERNAL WALL SIDE
(from outside only)
(b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 45/36
• 1 x 10mm GYPROCK
Plasterboard CD. (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 45/35
FAR2357
WALL THICKNESS mm 129

(a) Nil 43/35

60/60/60 INTERNAL WALL SIDE (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 47/38

CSR 171 • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK
FAR2357 FYRCHEK plasterboard. (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 48/38

WALL THICKNESS mm 135

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION – Commercial RendaLine™ TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 179a shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA-055

• Cemintel RendaLine™ sheet fixed to tophats.

• 25mm Bradford Fibertex™ 450 Rockwool.
• Vapour barrier.
• 1 x 6mm Cemintel™ Wallboard.
• Steel studs at 600mm maximum centres.
• Lining material as per system table.

FRL SYSTEM STUD DEPTH mm 76

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL Rw

(a) Nil 45

90/90/90 INTERNAL WALL SIDE (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 51

CSR 179 • 2 x 13mm GYPROCK
FAR2357 FYRCHEK plasterboard. (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 52

WALL THICKNESS mm 151

CSR 178 INTERNAL WALL SIDE (a) Nil 45

90/90/90 • 1 x 6mm Cemintel™ (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 51

Wallboard (to stud).
FAR2357 • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK (c) 60 Soundscreen™ 1.6 batts 52
FYRCHEK plasterboard.
WALL THICKNESS mm 147

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B37
Column or Beam Systems FIG B1: TYPICAL CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
(CSR 195 SHOWN)
Metal Angle fixed to soffit at
600mm maximum centres and
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION 100mm maximum from each end

• Steel angle fixed to the soffit or wall junction.

Caulk all gaps with
• CSR Gyprock® Universal Encasement Clips friction fitted to CSR Gyprock ® Fire
Mastic
the remaining column/beam flanges. CSR Gyprock ®
Universal
• Wall Furring Track (Rondo Nº140) is held in the back tongue Encasement Clips
of the clip. Rondo Wall Furring
Track (Nº140)
• Noggings at each end of the column/beam and behind clipped along
flanges of beam
plasterboard butt joints in single layer systems.
• Lining material as per system table. Each layer of
GYPROCK
FYRCHEK
plasterboard fixed at
200mm maximum
centres to all
framing
FRL SYSTEM
PLASTERBOARD LINING
Report/Opinion Nº
30/–/–
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK ALTERNATIVE FIXING TO TUBE STEEL COLUMN
CSR 192
CSIRO FYRCHEK plasterboard.
FCO 1494
Apply External
60/–/– Corner Bead and
• 2 x 13mm GYPROCK set all corners
CSR 193
CSIRO FYRCHEK plasterboard. Rondo Track
FCO 1494 Nº142 fixed to RHS/SHS
column at ends Steel Column
60/–/– and 800mm max.
• 1 x 25mm GYPROCK centres
CSR 194 18mm
CSIRO SHAFT LINER PANEL
FCO 1494 Each layer of
GYPROCK FYRCHEK
90/–/– plasterboard fixed at
200mm maximum
• 2 x 16mm GYPROCK centres to all tracks
CSR 195
CSIRO FYRCHEK plasterboard.
FCO 1494

120/–/–
• 3 x 13mm GYPROCK
CSR 196
CSIRO FYRCHEK plasterboard. CSR Gyprock ® Universal
FCO 1494 Encasement Clips at
800mm maximum centres
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK along column flanges and
150mm maximum from
120/–/– FYRCHEK plasterboard. each end of column

CSR 197 +
CSIRO
FCO 1494 • 1 x 25mm GYPROCK
SHAFT LINER PANEL
• 2 x 25mm GYPROCK
180/–/– SHAFT LINER PANEL

CSIRO
CSR 198 +
Rondo Wall Furring
FCO 1494 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK Track (Nº140) held in
FYRCHEK plasterboard. back tongue of CSR
Gyprock ® Universal
Encasement Clips Screw fix each
layer at 200mm
maximum centres
to all steel framing

Offset Butt Joints in

consecutive layers by
300mm minimum

Fasten at butt joints 200mm max.

with laminating screws
at 200mm max centres

Apply External Angle

Bead to all corners and
set

B38 The Red Book™

FIG B2: INSTALLATION DETAIL FOR INTERNAL WALL SYSTEMS –
HORIZONTAL SHEETING – ADHESIVE/FASTENER FIXING

NON FIRE RATED

Fixing Specifications
Screws Refer to Section ‘A’
Screw Adhesive
along sheet
centreline Location Fixing & Spacing
at every Field Adhesive Daubs at
second Sheet 300mm max. centres
stud Width and 200mm min.
300mm 900mm from fastener points
max. 1200mm 3 daubs
200mm 1350mm 4 daubs
One layer of Gyprock® min. 5 daubs
plasterboard to each side Screw at every
of wall second stud along
sheet centreline
Recessed Screw at each stud
Edges
Butt joints Screws at 200mm
centres
Corners & Screws at 300mm
Openings max. centres
200mm
max. SUITABLE FOR:
Daubs of CSR Gyprock® 300mm
Acrylic Stud Adhesive max.

300mm
CSR Bradford Acoustic max.
Insulation if required
200mm
min.
Refer to Section ‘Z’ for
perimeter details

FIG B3: INSTALLATION DETAIL FOR INTERNAL WALL SYSTEMS –

VERTICAL SHEETING – ADHESIVE/FASTENER FIXING

NON FIRE RATED

Fixing Specifications
Screws Refer to Section ‘A
Adhesive
Location Fixing & Spacing
Field Adhesive Daubs at
300mm max. centres
300mm and 200mm min.
max. from fastener points
Screw at top and
bottom and 1200mm
max. cts
400mm
max. Recessed Screw at top and
Edges bottom and 400mm
max. cts
300mm 200mm Corners & Screws at
max. min. Openings 300mm max. centres

CSR Bradford Acoustic Screw at

Insulation if required 1200mm
max. SUITABLE FOR:
vertical
centres
Daubs of CSR Gyprock®
Acrylic Stud Adhesive

One layer of Gyprock®

plasterboard to each side
of wall 300mm
max.

Refer to Section ‘Z’ for 200mm

perimeter details min.

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B39
FIG B4: INSTALLATION DETAIL FOR INTERNAL WALL SYSTEMS –
VERTICAL SHEETING – ADHESIVE/FASTENER FIXING
NON FIRE RATED
Fixing Specifications
Screws Refer to Section ‘A
200mm Adhesive
max. 1st Layer Fixing & Spacing
Recessed Screws at top and
300mm Edges & bottom and at
Two layers of Gyprock® max. Field 400mm max. centres
plasterboard to each side 2nd Layer Fixing & Spacing
of wall
Field Adhesive Daubs at
300mm max. centres
and 200mm min.
from fastener points.
Screw at top and
bottom and 1200mm
400mm max.cts
max. Recessed Screw at top and
200mm Edges bottom and 400mm
min. max. cts
CSR Bradford Acoustic Screw at Corners & Screws at 300mm
Insulation if required 1200mm Openings max. centres
400mm max.
max. vertical SUITABLE FOR:
centres
Daubs of CSR Gyprock® 300mm
Acrylic Stud Adhesive max.
400mm
max.

Refer to Section ‘Z’ for

perimeter details

FIG B5: INSTALLATION DETAIL FOR INTERNAL WALL SYSTEMS – SINGLE LAYER – VERTICAL SHEETING

FIRE RATED
Fixing Specifications
Screws Refer to Section ‘A
CSR Bradford Acoustic Location Fixing & Spacing
Insulation if required Field Screws at 300mm
max. centres
Recessed Screws at
Edges 300mm max. centres
Butt Screws at
Joints 200mm max. centres
300mm Corners & Screws at
max. Openings 300mm max. centres

SUITABLE FOR:

300mm 300mm
One layer of GYPROCK max. max.
FYRCHEK plasterboard
to each side of wall in
accordance with system
specifications

Refer to Section ‘Z’ for

perimeter details

B40 The Red Book™

FIG B6: INSTALLATION DETAIL FOR INTERNAL WALL SYSTEMS – SINGLE LAYER – HORIZONTAL SHEETING

FIRE RATED
Fixing Specifications
Screws Refer to Section ‘A
Location Fixing & Spacing
Field Screws at 300mm
300mm max. centres
max. Recessed Screws at
Edges 300mm max. centres

300mm Butt Screws at

max. Joints 200mm max. centres
Recessed joints to
be offset a minimum Corners & Screws at
300mm in opposing Openings 300mm max. centres
sides when not
backed by nogging

SUITABLE FOR:

200mm
max.
200mm
max.

One layer of GYPROCK

FYRCHEK plasterboard to
each side of wall

Refer to Section ‘Z’ for

perimeter details

FIG B7: INSTALLATION DETAIL FOR INTERNAL WALL SYSTEMS – TWO LAYER – VERTICAL SHEETING

FIRE RATED
Fixing Specifications
Screws Refer to Section ‘A
CSR Bradford Acoustic 1st Layer Fixing & Spacing
Insulation if required
Recessed Screws at 600mm
Edges max. centres
& Field
2nd Layer Fixing & Spacing
Field Screws at 300mm
max. centres
300mm
max. Recessed Screws at
Edges 300mm max. centres
Butt Screws at
Joints 200mm max. centres
600mm Corners & Screws at
max. Openings 300mm max. centres

SUITABLE FOR:
Two layers of GYPROCK
FYRCHEK plasterboard
to each side of wall in 300mm
accordance with system 300mm
max. max.
specifications

Refer to Section ‘Z’ for

perimeter details

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B41
FIG B8: INSTALLATION DETAIL FOR INTERNAL WALL SYSTEMS – TWO LAYER – VERTICAL + HORIZONTAL SHEETING

FIRE RATED
Fixing Specifications
Screws Refer to Section ‘A
CSR Bradford Acoustic 200mm 1st Layer Fixing & Spacing
Insulation if required max.
Recessed Screws at 600mm
Edges max. centres
& Field
300mm
max. 2nd Layer Fixing & Spacing
Field Screws at 300mm
max. centres
300mm
max. Recessed Screw at
Edges each stud
Butt Screws at
Joints 200mm max. centres
600mm Corners & Screws at
max. Openings 300mm max. centres

SUITABLE FOR:
Two layers of GYPROCK
FYRCHEK plasterboard
to each side of wall in
accordance with system Where butt
specifications joints are
formed off
studs, laminate
to first layer
with laminating
screws at
200mm max.
600mm
max.

Refer to Section ‘Z’

for perimeter details

B42 The Red Book™

FIG B9: INSTALLATION DETAIL FOR INTERNAL WALL SYSTEMS –
THREE LAYER – VERTICAL OR HORIZONTAL SHEETING
FIRE RATED
Fixing Specifications for
Vertical Sheeting (shown)
Screws Refer to Section ‘A
1st Layer Fixing & Spacing
Recessed Screws at 600mm
Edges, max. centres on
Field, studs
Corners &
Openings
2nd Layer Fixing & Spacing
600mm Recessed Screws at 300mm
600mm Edges max. centres on
Field studs
Butt Joints Laminating Screws at
200mm max. centres
Corners & Screws at 300mm
Openings max. centres
3rd Layer Fixing & Spacing
Recessed Laminating screws
Edges, at 400x400mm max.
Field, Butt grid
Joints
Offset all joints 300mm 300mm 300mm Corners &
min. from previous Openings
layer

FIRE RATED
Fixing Specifications for
Vertical Sheeting (shown)
400mm
Screws Refer to Section ‘A
1st Layer Fixing & Spacing
Recessed Screws at 600mm
Edges, max. centres on
400mm Field, studs
Butt Joints,
Corners &
Refer to Section ‘Z’ for Openings
perimeter details 2nd Layer Fixing & Spacing
400mm Recessed Screws at 600mm
Edges max. centres on
studs
Field Screws at 300mm
max. centres on
studs
Corners & Screws at 300mm
Openings max. centres
Butt Joints Screws at 200mm
max. centres on
studs
3rd Layer Fixing & Spacing
Recessed Laminating screws
Edges, at 400x400mm max.
Field, Butt grid
Joints
Corners &
Openings

SUITABLE FOR:

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B43
FIG B10: INSTALLATION DETAIL FOR INTERNAL WALL SYSTEMS –
ONE, TWO OR THREE LAYER – VERTICAL OR HORIZONTAL SHEETING

FIRE RATED
Set Joints in at Fixing Specifications for
least one layer Vertical Sheeting (shown)
Screws Refer to Section ‘A
1st Layer Fixing & Spacing
35 x 35 x 0.8mm
angle screw fixed at Recessed Screws at 600mm
400mm centres to Edges, max. centres on
each stud Field, studs
Corners &
Openings
2nd Layer Fixing & Spacing

First layer Recessed Screws at 300mm

Edges max. centres on
Field studs
Butt Joints Laminating Screws at
200mm max. centres
600mm Corners & Screws at 300mm
600mm Openings max. centres
Nogging as required
3rd Layer Fixing & Spacing
Recessed Laminating screws
Edges, at 400x400mm max.
Field, Butt grid
Fix first side as for Joints
second side Corners &
Openings

300mm 300mm
FIRE RATED
Fixing Specifications for
Vertical Sheeting (shown)
Screws Refer to Section ‘A
1st Layer Fixing & Spacing
Recessed Screws at 600mm
400mm Edges, max. centres on
400mm Field, studs
Butt Joints,
Corners &
Openings
2nd Layer Fixing & Spacing
Refer to 400mm Recessed Screws at 600mm
Section ‘Z’ for Edges max. centres on
perimeter studs
details
Set outer Field Screws at 300mm
layer joints max. centres on
Offset all joints from studs
300mm min. from accessible Corners & Screws at 300mm
previous layer side Openings max. centres
Butt Joints Screws at 200mm
max. centres on
studs
3rd Layer Fixing & Spacing
SUITABLE FOR: Recessed Laminating screws
Edges, at 400x400mm max.
Field, Butt grid
Joints
Corners &
Openings

NOTE: Fix single layer systems as

shown for 2nd layer

Alternative stud
type for in-line
stud framing

B44 The Red Book™

FIG B11: INSTALLATION DETAIL FOR SHAFTWALL SYSTEMS
Staggered Joints

FIRE RATED
J Track Fixing Specifications for
Vertical Sheeting (shown)
Screws Refer to Section ‘A
C-H Studs
1st Layer Fixing & Spacing
Recessed Screws at 600mm
Edges, & max. centres on
Field studs
2nd Layer Fixing & Spacing
300mm Field Screws at 300mm
25mm GYPROCK max. centres
Shaft Liner Panels max.
Recessed Screws at
Edges 300mm max. centres
Butt Screws at
600mm Joints 200mm max. centres
max. Corners & Screws at
Openings 300mm max. centres

300mm
max.
300mm
1st layer of max. IMPORTANT
GYPROCK FYRCHECK Walls enclosing lift shafts MUST
plasterboard have both layers of GYPROCK
FYRCHEK separately fastened to the
top and bottom J tracks with screws
at 300mm maximum spacings.
600mm
Refer to Section ‘Z’ for max.
perimeter details

2nd layer of GYPROCK

FYRCHECK plasterboard
J Track

FIG B12: INSTALLATION DETAIL FOR LAMINATED SERVICE SYSTEMS

CSR Gyprock Fire Mastic at

head of 2nd layer FIRE RATED

75mm 400mm
IBS Backing Steel Angle max.
Rod at head internal
of 1st layer framing

Fix 1st layer to vertical

steel angles only

NOTE: * Adhesive required for

systems CSR967-SA, CSR968-SA
and CSR969-SA only.

Apply adhesive*
and screw fix
2nd layer to
75mm 400mm vertical steel
600mm max. max. angles with Apply adhesive*
25/45mm and screw fix
Gyprock screws. body of 3rd
Fix body with layer with
laminating laminating
screws at screws only at
600mm max. 600mm max.
horizontal x horizontal x
400mm max. 400mm max.
vertical centres vertical centres

CSR Gyprock Fire Mastic

at base of 3rd layer
Steel angle frame installed over
first layer of plasterboard at floor,
soffit and vertical corners

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B45
FIG B13: INSTALLATION DETAIL – STEEL FRAME SECURITYWALL™ SYSTEM CSR 291

Security Wall
Track 27

FIRE RATED
300mm Fixing Specifications for
Gyprock max.
SecurityWall Vertical Sheeting (shown)
Panel 27 Screws Refer to Section ‘A
1st Layer Fixing & Spacing
Recessed Screws at 600mm
Edges, & max. vertical centres
Field x 300mm max.
horizontal centres
Butt Screws at
Joints 200mm max. centres
Corners & Screws at
1x 13mm Openings 300mm max. centres
GYPROCK
FYRCHEK 600mm
plasterboard max.

Cavity
Insulation
Blanket

300mm
max.
Base Track

Caulk all perimeter gaps

with Gyprock Fire Mastic

FIG B14: INSTALLATION DETAIL – STEEL FRAME SECURITYWALL™ SYSTEM CSR 292

Security Wall
FIRE RATED
Track 27
Fixing Specifications for
Vertical Sheeting (shown)
Steel Stud Profiles as Screws Refer to Section ‘A
per system table at Adhesive
600mm centres or 300mm
Gyprock SecurityWall max. 1st Layer Fixing & Spacing
Panel 50
Recessed Screws at 600mm
Edges, & max. vertical centres
Gyprock Field to all stud profiles
SecurityWall OR
Panel 27 200mm Screws at 600mm
max. max. vertical centres
1x 10mm and 300mm max.
GYPROCK horizontal centres to
plasterboard CD steel sheeting
2nd Layer Fixing & Spacing
200mm
1x 16mm min. Recessed Screws at corners
GYPROCK Edges and 600mm max. cts
FYRCHEK 600mm
max. 300mm Field Rows of Adhesive
plasterboard max. Daubs at 600mm
max. horizontal cts x
300mm max. vertical
Cavity cts and 200mm min.
Insulation from fastener points
Blanket Screw along
centreline at 1200mm
max. cts
600mm Butt Screws at
max. Joints 200mm max. centres
300mm
max. Corners & Screws at
Base Track Openings 300mm max. centres

Screw along sheet

centreline at
Caulk all perimeter gaps 1200mm max. cts
with Gyprock Fire Mastic

B46 The Red Book™

FIG B15: INSTALLATION DETAIL – STEEL FRAME SECURITYWALL™ SYSTEM CSR 294

FIRE RATED
Security Wall
Secur
Track 50
50 Fixing Specifications for
Vertical Sheeting (shown)
Screws Refer to Section ‘A
1st Layer Fixing & Spacing
Gyprock
Gyproc
Securrity
Secu ityWWall Top, Bottom Screws at 600mm
Panel 50
50 & Field max. vertical centres
x 216mm max.
horizontal centres to
all steel ribs
Butt Screws at
216mm Joints 216mm max. centres
max. Corners & Screws at
Openings 300mm max. centres

1x 13mm
GYPR
GYP ROCK
FYRCHEK 600mm
plasterboard max.

Cavity
Insulation
Blankket
Blan 300mm
max.

Base Track

Caulk all per

perimeter gaps
with Gyproc
Gyprock Fire Mastic

FIG B16: INSTALLATION DETAIL – STEEL FRAME SECURITYWALL™ SYSTEM CSR 296

Head Angle

FIRE RATED
Security Wall
Track 50 Fixing Specifications for
Vertical Sheeting (shown)
Steel Stud Profiles as Screws Refer to Section ‘A
per system table at Adhesive
600mm centres or
Gyprock SecurityWall 1st Layer Fixing & Spacing
Panel 50 Recessed Screws at 600mm
200mm Edges max. vertical centres
Gyprock max. & Field to all stud profiles
SecurityWall OR
Panel 50 Screws at 600mm
max. vertical centres
216mm x 216mm max.
max. horizontal centres to
1x 10mm all steel ribs
GYPROCK
plasterboard CD 2nd Layer Fixing & Spacing
200mm min. Recessed Screws at 433mm
1x 16mm Edges max. cts
GYPROCK
FYRCHEK 600mm Field Rows of Adhesive
max. 300mm max. Daubs at 600mm
plasterboard
max. horizontal cts x
300mm max. vertical
cts and 200mm min.
Cavity from fastener points
Insulation Screw along
Batts 300mm
600mm max. centreline at 1300mm
max. max.cts
Butt Screws at
Joints 200mm max. centres
Corners & Screws at
433mm Openings 300mm max. centres
433mm max.
Base Angles max.

Screw along sheet

centreline at
Caulk all perimeter gaps 1200mm max. cts
with Gyprock Fire Mastic

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FIG B17: INSTALLATION DETAIL FOR STEEL FRAME EXTERNAL WALL SYSTEM –
TWO OR THREE LAYER – VERTICAL SHEETING

200mm
400mm

200mm
Refer to
system table
for girt spacing

200mm

Offset all joints by

300mm minimum
200mm

400mm

200mm

FIRE RATED
Fixing Specifications for SUITABLE FOR:
Vertical Sheeting (shown)
Screws Refer to Section ‘A
1st Layer Fixing & Spacing
Field & Screws at 200mm
Butt Joints max. centres to all
girts
2nd & 3rd Fixing & Spacing
Layers
Recessed Laminating Screws at
Edges & 200mm max. centres
Butt Joints
Field Laminating Screws at
400 x 400mm max.
grid

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FIG B18: INSTALLATION DETAIL FOR CINEMA WALL – FOUR LAYER – HORIZONTAL SHEETING – 0.25kPa. –
FRL 120/120/120 ONLY

Studs at 600mm max. cts. for 2 layers x 16mm GYPROCK Fyrchek

Studs at 900mm max. cts. for 3 layers x 16mm GYPROCK Fyrchek
Studs at 1200mm max. cts. for 4 layers x 16mm GYPROCK Fyrchek

Stud centres

400mm
max. ctrs

450mm
max. ctrs

400mm
max. ctrs

450mm
max. ctrs Butt Joints
in 3rd/4th
layers offset
600mm min.

Butt joints in 3rd and 4th

layers offset from
Fix 1st layer previous layer 300mm
to all studs minimum, offset from
at 400mm adjacent sheets in same
max. centres Stagger joints layer 600mm minimum,
300mm min. 400mm and fixed with
max. ctrs laminating screws

Stagger joints
300mm min.
450mm
max. ctrs

Install outer layer with 10mm

Install all covered layers in max. gap around wall perimeter
contact with the floor and fill with Gyprock Fire Mastic
1st layer position fasteners 10
to 16mm from sheet edges

FIRE RATED
Fixing Specifications
Screws Refer to Section ‘A
1st Layer Fixing & Spacing
At all studs Screws at 400mm SUITABLE FOR:
max. centres
2nd, 3rd & Fixing & Spacing
4th Layers
Recessed Laminating screws at
Edges, 450mm max.
Field & horizontal centres
Butt Joints and 400mm max.
vertical centres

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Section C
Timber Stud Wall Systems

Contents
Timber Stud Height Tables C2
Introduction C3
Design Considerations C3 – C4
Installation C5
Components C5
System Specifications
Single Stud C6 – C8
Double Stud C9 – C10
Party Wall C11 – C12
Staggered Stud C13 – C14
Resilient Mount & Furring C15
Single Sided C16
External Walls C17 – C22
Column & Beam C23
System Installation Details C24 – C29

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TABLE C1: MAXIMUM TIMBER STUD HEIGHT.
NON LOADBEARING WALLS SHEETED WITH GYPROCK NON FIRE GRADE PLASTERBOARD.
UNIFORM DISTRIBUTED LOAD (UDL) = 0.25kPa.

Wall Frame Timber Grade F5 F8 F11 MGP 10 MGP 12 MGP 15

and Sheeting Stud Thickness (mm) 35 45 35 45 35 45 35 45 35 45 35 45
Configuration Stud Depth (mm) Maximum Stud Height (m)
70 2.9 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.3 3.6 3.0 3.6 3.5 3.9 3.8 4.1
600mm cts.
90 3.7 4.0 4.1 4.4 4.3 4.7 4.2 4.6 4.6 5.0 4.9 5.3
120 5.0 5.4 5.5 5.9 5.7 6.0 5.6 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0

450mm 70 3.2 3.5 3.5 3.8 3.7 4.0 3.6 3.9 3.9 4.3 4.1 4.5
cts.
90 4.1 4.5 4.5 4.9 4.7 5.1 4.6 5.1 5.0 5.5 5.3 5.8
120 5.5 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0

600mm cts.
70 2.7 2.9 2.9 3.2 3.1 3.3 3.0 3.3 3.3 3.6 3.5 3.8

600mm max. cts

90 3.4 3.7 3.8 4.1 4.0 4.3 3.9 4.2 4.2 4.6 4.5 4.9

300mm 300mm
cts. cts.
120 4.6 5.0 5.0 5.5 5.3 5.8 5.2 5.7 5.6 6.0 6.0 6.0

TABLE C2: MAXIMUM TIMBER STUD HEIGHT.

NON LOADBEARING WALLS SHEETED WITH GYPROCK FIRE GRADE PLASTERBOARD.
UNIFORM DISTRIBUTED LOAD (UDL) = 0.25kPa.

Wall Frame Timber Grade F5 F8 F11 MGP 10 MGP 12 MGP 15

and Sheeting Stud Thickness (mm) 35 45 35 45 35 45 35 45 35 45 35 45
Configuration Stud Depth (mm) Maximum Stud Height (m)
70 3.1 3.4 3.4 3.7 3.6 3.9 3.5 3.8 3.8 4.2 4.1 4.4
600mm cts.
90 4.0 4.4 4.4 4.8 4.6 4.8 4.5 5.0 4.9 5.4 5.2 5.7
120 5.4 5.8 5.9 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0

450mm 70 3.4 3.7 3.8 4.1 3.9 4.3 3.9 4.2 4.2 4.6 4.5 4.9
cts.
90 4.4 4.8 4.9 5.3 5.1 5.5 5.0 5.5 5.4 5.9 5.8 6.0
120 5.9 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0

600mm cts.
70 2.9 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.6 3.9 3.0 3.6 3.5 3.9 3.8 4.1

600mm max. cts

90 3.7 4.0 4.1 4.4 4.3 4.7 4.2 4.6 4.6 5.0 4.9 5.3

300mm 300mm
cts. cts.
120 5.0 5.4 5.5 5.9 5.7 6.0 5.6 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0

NOTES FOR TABLE C1 AND C2.

Stud heights have been determined based on a maximum deflection of H÷240 or 30mm maximum.
Noggings at 1350mm maximum centres, measured vertically. No noggings in staggered stud walls. No connection between wall leaves in double
stud walls.

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Introduction
CSR Gyprock & Cemintel (GFC) timber frame wall systems
are assemblies constructed from timber components
with one or more layers of Gyprock® plasterboard and/or
Cemintel™ linings fixed to one or both sides.
A wide range of systems is available including fire rated
walls, internal and external walls, and for load bearing
applications.
Timber frame wall systems are typically used in multi-
residential applications.
Loadbearing Walls
Walls designed as load bearing, with studs at 600mm
maximum centres and lined with GYPROCK FYRCHEK,
meet the requirements of BCA Specification C1.8 Clause
3.4 – Walls generally.
The building designer must ensure load bearing walls have
been designed:
• To resist all applied loads.
• To be in accordance with AS1720.1 or AS1684.
• Assuming no contribution to axial strength is required of
the wall linings.
• For bracing capacities in accordance with brochure

Design NºGYP545
To meet the stated Fire Resistance Level (FRL), the axial load
capacity of some wall systems is reduced. This is a result
Considerations of loss of stud section from charring during a fire test. The
systems are noted with an Axial Capacity Reduction (ACR)
Group number. In these systems, the designer must increase
Structural Design the applied loads to compensate for the axial capacity
All walls must be designed for the applied loads. Guidance reduction percentage, as shown in Table C3.
is given for the selection of studs in non-loadbearing internal
walls only. For loadbearing walls and walls subject to wind TABLE C3: AXIAL CAPACITY REDUCTION (%) DUE TO
THE EFFECT OF TIMBER CHAR
pressures, walls shall be designed to the appropriate
Australian Standards or construction manuals. Timber Size Group 1 Group 2 Group 3
90x45 0% 0% 25%
Non Loadbearing Walls
90x35 0% 10% 30%
Maximum wall height and the required stud size may be 70x45 3% 25% 40%
selected from Table C1 or C2 appropriate for the selected
70x35 8% 35% 45%
system. These walls are designed for lateral loads only, using
the composite action of the frame and sheeting.
Fire Resistance
Non load bearing walls in this manual have been designed
The timber frame wall systems in this manual are suitable
as follows for a minimum design pressure of 0.25kPa and a
for the stated FRL when designed in accordance with the
maximum deflection of (height ÷ 240) or 30mm maximum.
structural considerations above.
(Based on BCA Specification C1.8, 3.4 (b)).
The fire design of timber framing is based on the principle that
Wall plates must be fixed to floors and ceilings at 600mm
a particular level of char is acceptable without compromising
maximum centres. Each plate fixing is required to withstand
the performance of the wall. CSR GFC has carried out
a shear load of 0.75kN for a UDL of 0.25kPa
testing to verify the char limit, and where it is exceeded, the
Tall multi-residential buildings often have operable doors and allowable axial capacity of the stud is reduced to account for
windows, resulting in internal walls being subject to wind the loss of section. For more information regarding the fire
pressure. In these cases, walls must be designed for the resistance of timber stud walls, refer to BRANZ assessment
appropriate loads. FAR 2303.
To protect structural timber and steel beams and columns
within a wall, the FRL of the wall system must be at least
equivalent to that required by the structural member. For
example, a wall system with FRL 90/90/90 provides FRL
90/–/– for a steel column within the wall.

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Framing & Lining
Timber stud walls required to have an FRL must comply with
the following:
• Studs must be minimum 70 x 35mm and spaced at
600mm maximum centres.
• Wall plates must be fixed to the fire rated support structure
with steel fasteners such as expansion anchors, easy
drive masonry anchors and power driven fasteners.
Plasterboard must be screw or nail fixed only, adhesive is
not permitted.
• In wet areas, Gyprock Fyrchek MR™ must be used in lieu
of Gyprock Fyrchek™.
• For single layer applications, butt joints must be backed
by either a stud or nogging. Horizontal recessed joints
must be backed by a nogging or offset at least 300mm
on opposite sides of the wall.
• For double layer vertically sheeted plasterboard
applications, butt joints may be reinforced using laminating
screws without the need for framing support.
• Joints in the outer layer of all systems lined with
plasterboard or Wallboard must be set with Gyprock®
paper tape. As a minimum, a single coat finish may be
used.
• Joints in external systems lined with Cemintel™ Texture
Base Sheet must be set with the tape and compound
recommended for the texture coating system.
• All joints in Cemintel™ Texture Base Sheet must be formed
on framing.
For general installation information refer to FIG C2 to C10.
For information on frame design and detailing, including
treatment at junctions, sub floor and roof areas, cavity barriers
and penetrations, refer to National Timber Development
Council publication Multi- Residential Timber Framed
Construction.
The Fire Resistance Level (FRL) of the systems detailed in
this section will not be detrimentally affected by;
• Increasing the thickness of the wall.
• Increasing the cross-sectional dimensions of the framing
elements.
• Decreasing the stud spacing; or
• Decreasing the fixing centres of wall sheet materials.
• The inclusion of bulk cavity insulation materials such as
Glasswool, Rockwool and Polyester.
• The use of Fyrchek™ MR plasterboard in lieu of Fyrchek™
plasterboard of the same thickness.
• Additional layers of plasterboard or fibre cement.
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• Curved walls (in plan) with a radius of curvature no less
than 3m.
• The addition of a timber cladding.
• The addition of any cladding meeting BCA Spec C1.1
Clause 2.4.
Caulking
To attain the specified FRL, all perimeter gaps and
penetrations must be carefully and completely filled with
appropriate caulking material. CSR Gyprock Fire Mastic or
other tested fire and acoustic rated material of equivalent or
better performance must be used.
Details for fire sealing of penetrations is given in
Section ‘Z’.
Vermiculite plaster has no capacity to accommodate building
movement may not be suitable for use as a general purpose
fire rated caulking. Its use is specified in some wall/ceiling
junctions; refer to Gyprock Ceiling Systems Installation
Guide, NºGYP 570.
Acoustic Performance
The acoustic performance of wall systems is expressed in
terms of Rw and Rw+Ctr where appropriate. The performance
of the as-built system may be affected by: sound flanking,
the effectiveness of workmanship and caulking, the presence
and treatment of penetrations, and the inclusion of structural
elements and bridging items. Refer to Section ‘A’ for detailed
information on addressing these issues.
General Note
• The acoustic performance of systems may be adversely
affected by the use of wider studs or closer spacings than
that specified.
• The acoustic performance of CSR wall systems is not
adversely affected by the order of lining sheets that are
fixed direct to framing.
• In non-fire rated systems, to attain the stated acoustic
performance, use CSR Gyprock Wet Area Acrylic Sealant,
CSR Gyprock Fire Mastic or other tested acoustic rated
material of equivalent or better performance.
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Installation
Framing
For detailed information on wall junctions, intersections,
frame attachments and penetrations, refer to Section ‘Z’ of
this manual.
Walls curved in plan may be built with timber stud frames.
Table for stud centres and plasterboard thickness for various
curvatures can be found in CSR Gyprock Residential
Installation, Guide NºGYP547.
Gyprock® Party Wall systems have additional installation
requirements. Refer to brochure NºGYP513 Gyprock Party
Wall Systems.
Wallboard & Plasterboard Fixing
Walls may be built to achieve a particular ‘Level of Finish’
as defined in AS/NZS2589.1. The Level of Finish specified
can have requirements for frame alignment, jointing and
back blocking methods, and sheet orientation. Cemintel™
Wallboard and Gyprock ® plasterboard may be installed
vertically or horizontally, although for some Levels of Finish
horizontal sheeting must be used.
Walls lined with Gyprock ® plasterboard or Cemintel ™
Wallboard may be finished with tiles. For tiles greater than
32kg/m2 or over 6.5mm thickness, specific installation details
apply. Refer to the appropriate installation manual.
Plasterboard Jointing & Finishing
Refer to the Gyprock ® Residential Installation Guide,
NºGYP547 and Cemintel ™ Wet Area Lining Systems,
NºFC101 for detailed jointing and finishing information.
It should be noted that:
• Multi-layered systems only require jointing and finishing of
the outer layer.
• It is a requirement of the BCA that a water resistant taping
compound, such as Gyprock®/Cemintel™ Wet Area Base
Coat be used at vertical wall junctions and horizontal and
vertical joints within wet areas such as showers.
Control Joints
Control joints must be installed to allow for structural
movement. Allowance for movement must be made through
the frame, lining and any tiles. Refer to Section ‘Z’ of this
manual for details.
Control joints must be installed at all construction joints in
the building and at the following locations:
• Non-tiled internal walls with Cemintel outer layer: 7.2m
maximum centres.
• Tiled internal walls with Cemintel outer layer: 4.2m
maximum centres.
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• Walls with plasterboard outer layer: 12m maximum
centres.
• External walls: Refer to the appropriate installation
manual.
• At junctions with other building elements.
• At junctions with different lining materials.
• At change of structural support system.
• At each storey or rise of studs.
External Walls
Gyprock ® timber frame external wall systems rely on a
range of cladding systems to provide weather resistance.
There is a range of effectiveness of these systems, and
CSR Gyprock recommends the cladding be installed with
a drained cavity. Cavity systems allow drainage and drying
of any water that penetrates, and are known to have good
long-term performance.
Sarking is also recommended to provide additional weather
protection to framing and lining.
External walls require specific design for condensation
control and energy efficiency, depending on the climate and
internal environment. Contact CSR Bradford for information
on thermal insulation systems and products.
Components
Lining & Fixing Materials
Refer to Section ‘A’ for detailed information on CSR
Gyprock and Cemintel lining products, fixings, adhesive
and accessories.
For details on Cemintel™ Texture Base Sheet, refer to manual
NºFC122, ‘Cemintel™ Texture Base Sheet for Applied Finish
Systems’
Framing
Timber sizes indicated are nominal. For kiln-dried timber,
protect frames from wetting prior to and during construction
by wrapping exposed sections as soon as practicable
after erection. The timber should have a maximum of 16%
moisture content at the time of lining.
Accurate setting-out is required where 35mm wide framing
is used as the narrower member width is less able to
accommodate poor alignment.
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SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 305a shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA-051

• Lining material as per system table.

• Timber studs at 600mm maximum centres with noggings
at 1350mm maximum centres.
• Cavity insulation as per system table.
• Lining material as per system table.

FRL SYSTEM STUD DEPTH mm 70 90 120 140

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL (Refer to Section ‘A’) Rw / Rw+Ctr
(a) Nil 30/23 32/25 33/26 35/28

(b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 34/25 36/27 37/28 39/30

BOTH SIDES
–/–/– CSR 305 • 1 x 10mm GYPROCK (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 35/25 37/27 38/28 40/30
Plasterboard CD.
(d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 32/25 34/27 34/27 36/29
WALL THICKNESS mm 90 110 140 160
(a) Nil 33/26 34/27 36/29 37/30
CSR 310
(b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 37/28 38/29 40/31 41/32
BOTH SIDES
–/–/– • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 38/28 39/29 41/31 42/32
Plasterboard CD.
(d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 35/28 36/29 37/30 38/31
WALL THICKNESS mm 96 116 146 166
(a) Nil 38/31 39/32 41/35 42/36

(b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 42/33 43/34 45/37 46/38

BOTH SIDES
–/–/– CSR 315 • 2 x 10mm GYPROCK (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 43/33 44/34 46/37 47/38
Plasterboard CD.
(d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 40/33 41/34 42/36 43/37
WALL THICKNESS mm 110 130 160 180
(a) Nil 40/33 42/36 43/37 44/38

(b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 44/35 46/38 47/39 48/40

BOTH SIDES
–/–/– CSR 320 • 2 x 13mm GYPROCK (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 45/35 47/38 48/39 49/40
Plasterboard CD.
(d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 42/35 44/38 44/38 45/39
WALL THICKNESS mm 122 142 172 192
(a) Nil 34/27 35/28 37/30 38/31

(b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 38/29 39/30 41/32 42/33

BOTH SIDES
–/–/– CSR 325 • 1 x 10mm GYPROCK (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 39/29 40/30 42/32 43/33
SOUNDCHEK plasterboard.
(d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 36/29 37/30 38/31 39/32
WALL THICKNESS mm 90 110 140 160

(a) Nil 33/26 34/27 37/30 37/30

SIDE ONE
• 1 x 10mm GYPROCK (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 37/28 38/29 41/32 41/32
AQUACHEK plasterboard.
–/–/– CSR 330 (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 38/28 39/29 42/32 42/32
SIDE TWO
• 1 x 10mm GYPROCK (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 35/28 36/29 38/31 38/31
SOUNDCHEK plasterboard.
WALL THICKNESS mm 90 110 140 160

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SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 335a shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA-051

• Lining material as per system table.

• Timber studs at 600mm maximum centres with noggings
at 1350mm maximum centres.
• Cavity insulation as per system table.
• Lining material as per system table.

FRL SYSTEM STUD DEPTH mm 70 90 120 140

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL (Refer to Section ‘A’) Rw / Rw+Ctr
(a) Nil 37/30 38/31 40/34 41/35
CSR 354
(b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 41/32 42/33 44/36 45/37
BOTH SIDES
–/–/– • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 42/32 43/33 45/36 46/37
SOUNDCHEK plasterboard.
(d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 39/32 40/33 41/35 42/36
WALL THICKNESS mm 96 116 146 166
(a) Nil 41/34 43/37 44/38 45/39

(b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 45/36 47/39 48/40 49/41

BOTH SIDES
–/–/– CSR 335 • 2 x 10mm GYPROCK (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 46/36 48/39 49/40 50/41
SOUNDCHEK plasterboard.
(d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 43/36 45/39 45/39 46/40
WALL THICKNESS mm 110 130 160 180
SIDE ONE (a) Nil 38/31 39/32 42/35 42/36
• 1 x 10mm GYPROCK
– /60/60 Plasterboard CD. (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 42/33 43/34 46/37 46/38
and • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
30/30/30 CSR 352 (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 43/33 44/34 47/37 47/38
FYRCHEK plasterboard.
FAR 2303 SIDE TWO (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 40/33 41/34 43/36 43/37
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
FYRCHEK plasterboard. WALL THICKNESS mm 106 126 156 176

(a) Nil 35/28 37/30 38/31 39/33

– /60/60 (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 39/30 41/32 42/33 43/35
and BOTH SIDES
30/30/30 CSR 350 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 40/30 42/32 43/33 44/35
FYRCHEK plasterboard.
FAR 2303
(d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 37/30 39/32 39/32 40/34
WALL THICKNESS mm 96 116 146 166
(a) Nil 34/27 36/29 39/33 39/33
– /60/60 CSR 355
(b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 38/29 40/31 43/35 43/35
and BOTH SIDES
60/60/60 • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 39/29 41/31 44/35 44/35
EXIT
FYRCHEK plasterboard.
FAR 2303
(d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 36/29 38/31 40/34 40/34
WALL THICKNESS mm 102 122 152 172

(a) Nil 39/32 41/34 42/36 43/37

SIDE ONE
– /90/90 • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 45/36 45/36 46/38 47/39
and FYRCHEK plasterboard.
60/60/60 CSR 652 (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 44/34 46/36 47/38 48/39
Side Two
FAR 2303 • 2 x 16mm GYPROCK (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 41/34 43/36 43/37 44/38
FYRCHEK plasterboard.
WALL THICKNESS mm 118 138 168 188

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SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 660a shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA-051

• Lining material as per system table.

• Timber studs at 600mm maximum centres with noggings
at 1350mm maximum centres.
• Cavity insulation as per system table.
• Lining material as per system table.

NOTES:
*ACR = Axial Capacity Reduction. (refer to Table C3)

FRL SYSTEM STUD DEPTH mm 70 90 120 140

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL (Refer to Section ‘A’) Rw / Rw+Ctr
(a) Nil 42/36 44/38 45/39 46/40
– /120/120 CSR 375
(b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 46/38 48/40 49/41 50/42
and BOTH SIDES
90/90/90 • 2 x 13mm GYPROCK (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 47/38 49/40 50/41 51/42
EXIT
FYRCHEK plasterboard.
(d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 44/38 46/40 46/40 47/41
FAR 2303
WALL THICKNESS mm 122 142 172 192

(a) Nil 42/36 43/37 45/39 45/39

– /120/120 CSR 380
(b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 46/38 47/39 49/41 49/41
and BOTH SIDES
120/120/120 • 2 x 16mm GYPROCK (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 47/38 48/39 50/41 50/41
FYRCHEK plasterboard.
(d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 44/38 45/39 46/40 46/40
FAR 2303
WALL THICKNESS mm 134 154 184 204

(a) Nil 41/34 43/37 44/38 45/39

BOTH SIDES
(b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 45/36 47/39 48/40 49/41
• 1 x 10mm GYPROCK
–/–/– CSR 653 SOUNDCHEK plasterboard. (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 46/36 48/39 49/40 50/41
• 1 x 6mm Cemintel™ (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 43/36 45/39 45/39 46/40
Wallboard.
WALL THICKNESS mm 102 122 152 172

(a) Nil 34/27 35/28 37/30 38/31

CSR 654
(b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 38/29 39/30 41/32 42/33
BOTH SIDES
–/–/– • 1 x 6mm Cemintel™ (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 39/29 40/30 42/32 43/33
Wallboard.
(d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 36/29 37/30 38/31 39/32

WALL THICKNESS mm 82 102 132 152

(a) Nil 41/34 43/37 45/39 45/39

– /60/60 BOTH SIDES
(b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 45/36 47/39 49/41 49/41
and • 1 x 6mm Cemintel™
60/60/60 CSR 660 Wallboard (against studs). (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 46/36 48/39 50/41 50/41
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 43/36 45/39 46/40 46/40
FAR 2303 FYRCHEK plasterboard.
WALL THICKNESS mm 108 128 158 178

– /90/90 (a) Nil 43/37 44/38 45/39 46/40

BOTH SIDES
60/60/60 (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 47/39 48/40 49/41 50/42
90/90/90* • 1 x 6mm Cemintel™
CSR 665 Wallboard (against studs). (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 48/39 49/40 50/41 51/42
* ACR Group 3 • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 45/39 46/40 46/40 47/41
FYRCHEK plasterboard.
FAR 2303 WALL THICKNESS mm 114 134 164 184

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Timber Frame Internal Wall Systems
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 550a shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

• Lining material as per system table. PKA-051

• 2 rows Timber studs at 600mm maximum centres in each
row with noggings at 1350mm maximum centres. Discontinuous
Construction
• Cavity insulation as per system table.
• 20mm minimum gap between wall leaves.
• No connection between wall leaves.
• Lining material as per system table.

NOTES:
Unless otherwise specified, cavity infill is required in one
stud row only.

FRL SYSTEM STUD DEPTH mm 70 90 120 140

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL (Refer to Section ‘A’) Rw / Rw+Ctr
(a) Nil 45/39 46/40 48/42 48/42
– /60/60
BOTH SIDES (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 54/46 55/47 57/49 57/49
and
30/30/30 CSR 550 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 55/46 56/47 58/49 58/49
FYRCHEK plasterboard. (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 53/47 54/48 56/50 56/50
FAR 2303
WALL THICKNESS mm 186 226 286 326
(a) Nil 50/44 51/45 52/46 53/47
– /60/60 BOTH SIDES
(b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 59/51 60/52 61/53 62/54
and • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
30/30/30 CSR 677 Plasterboard CD. (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 60/51 61/52 62/53 63/54
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 58/52 59/53 60/54 61/55
FAR 2303 FYRCHEK plasterboard.
WALL THICKNESS mm 212 252 312 352
(a) Nil 45/39 46/40 47/41 48/42
– /60/60
BOTH SIDES (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 54/46 55/47 56/48 57/49
and
60/60/60 CSR 555 • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 55/46 56/47 57/48 58/49
FYRCHEK plasterboard. (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 53/47 54/48 55/49 56/50
FAR 2303
WALL THICKNESS mm 192 232 292 332
(a) Nil 50/44 51/45 52/46 53/47
– /60/60 CSR 678 BOTH SIDES
(b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 59/51 60/52 61/53 62/54
and • 1 x 10mm GYPROCK
60/60/60 Plasterboard CD. (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 60/51 61/52 62/53 63/54
• 1 x 16mm GYPROCK (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 58/52 59/53 60/54 61/55
FAR 2303 FYRCHEK plasterboard.
WALL THICKNESS mm 212 252 312 352
(a) Nil 51/45 52/46 53/47 54/48
– /120/120 CSR 575
BOTH SIDES (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 60/52 61/53 62/54 63/55
and
90/90/90 • 2 x 13mm GYPROCK (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 61/52 62/53 63/54 64/55
FYRCHEK plasterboard. (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 59/53 60/54 61/55 62/56
FAR 2303
WALL THICKNESS mm 212 252 312 352
(a) Nil 50/44 51/45 53/47 53/47
– /120/120
BOTH SIDES (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 59/51 60/52 62/54 62/54
and
120/120/120 CSR 580 • 2 x 16mm GYPROCK (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 60/51 61/52 63/54 63/54
FYRCHEK plasterboard. (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 58/52 59/53 61/55 61/55
FAR 2303
WALL THICKNESS mm 224 264 324 364
(a) Nil 54/48 55/49 56/50 57/51
– /120/120
BOTH SIDES (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 63/55 64/56 65/57 66/58
and
120/120/120 CSR 582 • 3 x 16mm GYPROCK (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 64/55 65/56 66/57 67/58
FYRCHEK plasterboard. (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 62/56 63/57 64/58 65/59
FAR 2303
WALL THICKNESS mm 256 296 356 396

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C9
Timber Frame Internal Wall Systems
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 680a shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION
• Lining material as per system table.
• 2 rows Timber studs at 600mm maximum centres in each PKA-051
row with noggings at 1350mm maximum centres.
Discontinuous
• Cavity insulation as per system table. Construction

• 20mm minimum gap between wall leaves.

• No connection between wall leaves.
• Lining material as per system table.

NOTES:
Unless otherwise specified, cavity infill is required in one
stud row only.
*ACR = Axial Capacity Reduction. (refer to Table C3).
FRL SYSTEM STUD DEPTH mm 70 90 120 140
WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL (Refer to Section ‘A’) Rw / Rw+Ctr
(a) Nil 43/36 45/39 47/41 47/41

BOTH SIDES (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 52/43 54/46 56/48 56/48
–/–/– CSR 674 • 1 x 6mm Cemintel™ (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 53/43 55/46 57/48 57/48
Wallboard . (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 51/44 53/47 55/49 55/49
WALL THICKNESS mm 172 212 272 312
(a) Nil 47/41 48/42 50/44 50/44

BOTH SIDES (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 56/48 57/49 59/51 59/51
–/–/– CSR 675 • 1 x 9mm Cemintel™ (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 57/48 58/49 60/51 60/51
Wallboard. (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 55/49 56/50 58/52 58/52
WALL THICKNESS mm 178 213 278 318
(a) Nil 50/44 51/45 53/47 53/47
– /60/60 BOTH SIDES
(b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 59/51 60/52 62/54 62/54
and • 1 x 6mm Cemintel™
60/60/60 CSR 680 Wallboard (against studs). (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 60/51 61/52 63/54 63/54
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 58/52 59/53 61/55 61/55
FAR 2303 FYRCHEK plasterboard.
WALL THICKNESS mm 198 238 298 338

BOTH SIDES (a) Nil 51/45 52/46 53/47 54/48

– /60/60
• 1 x 16mm GYPROCK (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 60/52 61/53 62/54 63/55
and FYRCHEK plasterboard
60/60/60 CSR 681 (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 61/52 62/53 63/54 64/55
(against studs).
• 1 x 6mm Cemintel™ (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 59/53 60/54 61/55 62/56
FAR 2303
Wallboard. WALL THICKNESS mm 204 244 304 344
(a) Nil 51/45 52/46 53/47 54/48
– /90/90 BOTH SIDES
60/60/60 (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 60/52 61/53 62/54 63/55
• 1 x 6mm Cemintel™
90/90/90* CSR 682 Wallboard (against studs). (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 61/52 62/53 63/54 64/55
* ACR Group 3 • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 59/53 60/54 61/55 62/56
FAR 2303 FYRCHEK plasterboard.
WALL THICKNESS mm 204 244 304 344

C10 The Red Book™

Timber Frame Internal Wall Systems
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION – Party Wall TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 500 shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

• Lining material as per system table. PKA-018

• Timber Framing in accordance with AS1684 or AS1720.1.
Discontinuous
• Cavity insulation as per system table. Construction
• 20-40mm separation between frame and GYPROCK
SHAFT LINER PANEL.
• 25mm GYPROCK SHAFT LINER PANEL between steel H-
Studs at 600mm maximum centres.
• 20-40mm separation between frame and GYPROCK
SHAFT LINER PANEL.
• Cavity insulation as per system table.
• Timber Framing in accordance with AS1684 or AS1720.1.
• Lining material as per system table.

NOTE: Refer to GYP513 Gyprock Party Wall System for

design considerations.

FRL SYSTEM STUD DEPTH mm 70 90

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL (Refer to Section ‘A’) Rw / Rw+Ctr
(a) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 - both sides 59/47 61/50
CSR 500
BOTH SIDES (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 batts - both sides 61/49 63/52
60/60/60
• 1 x 10mm GYPROCK (c) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts - both sides 57/45 59/48
WFRA SF45743.3 SOUNDCHEK (d) TSB5/ASB5 Polyester batts - both sides 59/47 61/50
WALL THICKNESS mm 225 265
(a) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 - both sides 58/46 60/49

BOTH SIDES (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 batts - both sides 60/48 62/51
60/60/60
CSR 501 • 1 x 10mm GYPROCK (c) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts - both sides 56/44 58/47
WFRA SF45743.3 FLAMECHEK MR (d) TSB5/ASB5 Polyester batts - both sides 58/46 60/49
WALL THICKNESS mm 225 265
(a) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 - both sides 62/51 64/54
CSR 502
BOTH SIDES (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 batts - both sides 64/53 66/56
60/60/60
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK (c) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts - both sides 60/49 62/52
WFRA SF45743.3 SOUNDCHEK (d) TSB5/ASB5 Polyester batts - both sides 62/50 64/54
WALL THICKNESS mm 231 271

CSR 503 (a) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 - both sides 59/46 61/49
60/60/60 BOTH SIDES
• 1 x 6mm Cemintel™
WFRA SF45743.3 (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 batts - both sides 61/48 63/51
Wallboard

WALL THICKNESS mm 217 257

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C11
Timber Frame Internal Wall Systems
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION – Party Wall TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 506 shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

• Lining material as per system table.

PKA-018
• Timber Framing in accordance with AS1684 or AS1720.1.
Discontinuous
• Cavity insulation as per system table.
Construction
• 20-40mm separation between frame and GYPROCK
SHAFT LINER PANEL.
• 25mm GYPROCK SHAFT LINER PANEL between steel H-
studs at 600mm maximum centres.
• 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK screw laminated to SHAFT
LINER
• 20-40mm separation between frame and GYPROCK
FYRCHEK.
• Cavity insulation as per system table.
• Timber Framing in accordance with AS1684 or AS1720.1.
• Lining material as per system table.

NOTE: Refer to GYP513 Gyprock Party Wall System for

design considerations.

FRL SYSTEM STUD DEPTH mm 70 90

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL (Refer to Section ‘A’) Rw / Rw+Ctr
(a) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 - both sides 63/50 64/52

BOTH SIDES (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 batts - both sides 64/51 65/53
90/90/90
CSR 506 • 1 x 10mm GYPROCK (c) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts - both sides 60/47 61/49
WFRA SF45743.3 SOUNDCHEK (d) TSB5/ASB5 Polyester batts - both sides 64/51 65/53
WALL THICKNESS mm 243 283
(a) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 - both sides 63/50 64/52

BOTH SIDES (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 batts - both sides 64/51 65/53
90/90/90
CSR 507 • 1 x 10mm GYPROCK (c) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts - both sides 60/47 61/48
WFRA SF45743.3 FLAMECHEK MR (d) TSB5/ASB5 Polyester batts - both sides 64/51 65/52
WALL THICKNESS mm 243 283
(a) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 - both sides 64/52 65/53

BOTH SIDES (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 batts - both sides 65/53 66/54
90/90/90
CSR 508 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK (c) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts - both sides 61/49 62/50
WFRA SF45743.3 SOUNDCHEK (d) TSB5/ASB5 Polyester batts - both sides 65/53 66/54
WALL THICKNESS mm 249 289
(a) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 - both sides 63/50 64/51

BOTH SIDES (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 batts - both sides 64/51 62/52
90/90/90
CSR 509 • 1 x 6mm Cemintel™ (c) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts - both sides 60/47 61/48
WFRA SF45743.3 Wallboard (d) TSB5/ASB5 Polyester batts - both sides 64/51 65/52
WALL THICKNESS mm 235 275

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Timber Frame Internal Wall Systems
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 425a shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA-051
• Lining material as per system table.
NOT
• Staggered timber studs at 600mm maximum centres each Deemed
side. Discontinuous
Construction
• Minimum 20mm clearance between stud and opposing
lining.
• No noggings or any connection between studs.
• Cavity insulation as per system table. (Insulation may need
to be cut and placed between studs).
• Lining material as per system table.

FRL SYSTEM PLATE WIDTH mm 90 120 140

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL (Refer to Section ‘A’) Rw / Rw+Ctr
(a) Nil 40/33 42/35 43/36

(b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 49/40 51/42 52/43

BOTH SIDES
–/–/– CSR 425 • 1 x 10mm GYPROCK (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 50/40 52/42 53/43
SOUNDCHEK plasterboard.
(d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 47/40 49/42 50/43

WALL THICKNESS mm 110 140 160

(a) Nil 47/41 49/43 49/43

(b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 56/48 58/50 58/50

BOTH SIDES
–/–/– CSR 430 • 2 x 10mm GYPROCK (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 57/48 59/50 59/50
SOUNDCHEK plasterboard.
(d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 54/48 56/50 56/50

WALL THICKNESS mm 130 160 180

(a) Nil 41/34 43/36 44/38

– /60/60 (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 50/41 52/43 53/45
and BOTH SIDES
30/30/30 CSR 450 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 51/41 53/43 54/45
FYRCHEK plasterboard.
(d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 48/41 50/43 51/45
FAR 2303
WALL THICKNESS mm 116 146 166

(a) Nil 41/34 42/36 44/38

– /60/60 CSR 455
(b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 50/41 51/43 53/45
and BOTH SIDES
60/60/60 • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 51/41 52/43 54/45
EXIT
FYRCHEK plasterboard.
(d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 48/41 49/43 51/45
FAR 2303
WALL THICKNESS mm 122 152 172

(a) Nil 48/42 50/44 50/44

– /120/120 (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 57/49 59/51 59/51
and BOTH SIDES
90/90/90 CSR 475 • 2 x 13mm GYPROCK (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 58/49 60/51 60/51
FYRCHEK plasterboard.
(d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 55/49 57/51 57/51
FAR 2303
WALL THICKNESS mm 142 172 192

(a) Nil 48/42 49/43 50/44

– /120/120 CSR 480
(b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 57/49 58/50 59/51
and BOTH SIDES
120/120/120 • 2 x 16mm GYPROCK (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 58/49 59/50 60/51
FYRCHEK plasterboard.
(d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 55/49 56/50 57/51
FAR 2303
WALL THICKNESS mm 154 184 204

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C13
Timber Frame Internal Wall Systems
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 670a shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

• Lining material as per system table. PKA-051

• Staggered timber studs at 600mm maximum centres each
side. NOT
Deemed
• Minimum 20mm clearance between stud and opposing Discontinuous
lining. Construction

• No noggings or any connection between studs.

• Cavity insulation as per system table. (Insulation may need
to be cut and placed between studs).
• Lining material as per system table.

NOTE: *ACR = Axial Capacity Reduction. (refer to Table C3).

FRL SYSTEM PLATE WIDTH mm 90 120 140

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL (Refer to Section ‘A’) Rw / Rw+Ctr
SIDE ONE (a) Nil 38/31 39/32 41/34
• 1 x 10mm GYPROCK (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 47/38 48/39 50/41
Plasterboard CD.
–/–/– CSR 661 (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 48/38 49/39 51/41
SIDE TWO
(d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 45/38 46/39 48/41
• 1 x 6mm Cemintel
Wallboard. WALL THICKNESS mm 106 136 156
SIDE ONE (a) Nil 40/33 42/35 42/35
• 1 x 10mm GYPROCK (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 49/40 51/42 51/42
SOUNDCHEK.
–/–/– CSR 662 (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 50/40 52/42 52/42
SIDE TWO
(d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 47/40 49/42 49/42
• 1 x 6mm Cemintel™
Wallboard. WALL THICKNESS mm 103 136 156
(a) Nil 39/32 42/35 42/35

BOTH SIDES (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 48/39 51/42 51/42

–/–/– CSR 663 • 1 x 6mm Cemintel™ (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 49/39 52/42 52/42
Wallboard. (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 46/39 49/42 49/42
WALL THICKNESS mm 102 132 152
(a) Nil 44/37 46/40 47/41

BOTH SIDES (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 53/44 55/47 56/48

–/–/– CSR 664 • 1 x 9mm Cemintel™ (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 54/44 56/47 57/48
Wallboard. (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 51/44 53/47 54/48
WALL THICKNESS mm 108 138 158
(a) Nil 48/42 49/43 50/44
– /60/60 BOTH SIDES
(b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 57/49 58/50 59/51
and • 1 x 6mm Cemintel™
60/60/60 CSR 670 Wallboard.(against studs). (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 58/49 59/50 60/51
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 55/49 56/50 57/51
FAR 2303 FYRCHEK plasterboard.
WALL THICKNESS mm 128 158 178

BOTH SIDES (a) Nil 49/43 50/44 50/44

– /60/60
• 1 x 16mm GYPROCK (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 58/50 59/51 59/51
and FYRCHEK plasterboard
60/60/60 CSR 671 (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 59/50 60/51 60/51
(against studs).
• 1 x 6mm Cemintel™ (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 56/50 57/51 57/51
FAR 2303
Wallboard. WALL THICKNESS mm 134 164 184
(a) Nil 49/43 50/44 50/44
– /90/90 BOTH SIDES
and (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 58/50 59/51 59/51
• 1 x 6mm Cemintel™
90/90/90* CSR 672 Wallboard (against studs). (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 59/50 60/51 60/51
* ACR Group 3
• 1 x 16mm GYPROCK (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 56/50 57/51 57/51
FAR 2303 FYRCHEK plasterboard.
WALL THICKNESS mm 134 164 184

C14 The Red Book™

Timber Frame Internal Wall Systems
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 403a shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA-051

NOT
• Lining material as per system table. Deemed
• Timber studs at 600mm maximum centres with noggings Discontinuous
Construction
at 1350mm maximum centres.
• Cavity insulation as per system table.
• Gyprock® Resilient Mounts and RONDO Nº308 or 129
Furring Channel clipped to resilient mounts.
• Lining material as per system table.

FRL SYSTEM STUD DEPTH mm 70 90 120 140

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL (Refer to Section ‘A’) Rw / Rw+Ctr
Side One (Mount Side) (a) Nil 44/37 45/38 47/40 47/41
CSR 403
• 2 x 10mm GYPROCK (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 52/43 53/44 55/46 54/46
SOUNDCHEK plasterboard.
–/–/– (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 53/43 54/44 56/46 55/46
Side Two
(d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 50/43 51/44 52/45 52/46
• 1 x 10mm GYPROCK
SOUNDCHEK plasterboard. MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS mm 128 148 178 198
SIDE ONE (MOUNT SIDE) (a) Nil 43/36 44/37 46/39 47/40
• 2 x 10mm GYPROCK (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 51/42 52/43 54/45 54/45
SOUNDCHEK plasterboard.
–/–/– CSR 410 (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 52/42 53/43 55/45 55/45
SIDE TWO
(d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 49/42 50/43 51/44 52/45
• 1 x 10mm GYPROCK
AQUACHEK plasterboard. MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS mm 128 148 178 198
SIDE ONE (MOUNT SIDE) (a) Nil 44/37 45/38 47/40 47/41
• 2 x 10mm GYPROCK (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 52/43 53/44 55/46 54/46
SOUNDCHEK plasterboard.
–/–/– CSR 411 (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 53/43 54/44 56/46 55/46
SIDE TWO
(d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 50/43 51/44 52/45 52/46
• 1 x 6mm Cemintel™
Wallboard. MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS mm 124 144 174 194
(a) Nil 48/42 49/43 50/44 51/45
– /120/120
BOTH SIDES (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 56/48 57/49 58/50 58/50
and
90/90/90 CSR 415 • 2 x 13mm GYPROCK (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 57/48 58/49 59/50 59/50
FYRCHEK plasterboard. (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 54/48 55/49 55/49 56/50
FAR 2303
MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS mm 150 170 200 220
(a) Nil 48/42 49/43 50/44 50/44
– /120/120
BOTH SIDES (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 56/48 57/49 58/50 57/49
and
120/120/120 CSR 419 • 2 x 16mm GYPROCK (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 57/48 58/49 59/50 58/49
FYRCHEK plasterboard. (d) TSB3/ASB3 Polyester batts 54/48 55/49 55/49 55/49
FAR 2303
MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS mm 162 182 212 232

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Timber Frame Internal Wall Systems
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 393a shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA-051

• Timber studs at 600mm maximum centres with noggings

at 1350mm maximum centres.
• Cavity insulation as per system table.
• Lining material as per system table.

FRL SYSTEM STUD DEPTH mm 70

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL (Refer to Section ‘A’) Rw / Rw+Ctr
– /30/30
and
ONE SIDE ONLY (a) Nil 35/32
30/30/30
CSR 390 • 2 x 13mm GYPROCK
Fire rated from FYRCHEK plasterboard.
lined side only
FAR 2303 WALL THICKNESS mm 96

– /60/60
and
ONE SIDE ONLY (a) Nil 35/32
60/60/60
CSR 391 • 2 x 16mm GYPROCK
Fire rated from FYRCHEK plasterboard.
lined side only
FAR 2303 WALL THICKNESS mm 102

– /90/90
and
ONE SIDE ONLY (a) Nil 38/35
90/90/90
CSR 392 • 3 x 13mm GYPROCK
Fire rated from FYRCHEK plasterboard.
lined side only
FAR 2303 WALL THICKNESS mm 109

– /120/120
and
ONE SIDE ONLY (a) Nil 38/35
120/120/120
CSR 393 • 3 x 16mm GYPROCK
Fire rated from FYRCHEK plasterboard.
lined side only
FAR 2303 WALL THICKNESS mm 118

C16 The Red Book™

Timber Frame External Wall Systems
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 900a shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

• External cladding material on battens (Refer to page C4). PKA-055

• Vapour barrier.
• 1 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK MR plasterboard.
• Timber studs at 600mm maximum centres.
• Cavity insulation as per system table.
• Lining material as per system table to internal side.

NOTE: *ACR = Axial Capacity Reduction. (refer to Table C3).

FRL SYSTEM STUD DEPTH mm 90

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL (Refer to Section ‘A’) Rw

CSR 900 (a) Nil 36

60/60/60*
(from outside only) INTERNAL WALL SIDE (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 39
* ACR Group 2 • 1 x 10mm GYPROCK
Plasterboard CD. (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 40
FAR 2303
TYPICAL WALL THICKNESS mm 151

(a) Nil 38

60/60/60 INTERNAL WALL SIDE (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 41

CSR 901 • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK
FAR 2303 FYRCHEK plasterboard. (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 42

TYPICAL WALL THICKNESS mm 157

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 902a shown) ACOUSTIC

OPINION

• External cladding of 1 x 7.5mm CSR Cemintel Texture PKA-051

Base Sheet.
• Vapour barrier.
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK MR plasterboard.
• Timber studs at 600mm maximum centres.
• Cavity insulation as per system table.
• Lining material as per system table to internal side.

NOTE: *ACR = Axial Capacity Reduction. (refer to Table C3).

FRL SYSTEM STUD DEPTH mm 90

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL (Refer to Section ‘A’) Rw / Rw+Ctr

CSR 902 (a) Nil 40/33

60/60/60*
(from outside only) INTERNAL WALL SIDE (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 44/35
• 1 x 10mm GYPROCK
* ACR Group 1 Plasterboard CD. (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 45/35
FAR 2303
WALL THICKNESS mm 120

(a) Nil 40/33

60/60/60* INTERNAL WALL SIDE (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 44/35
CSR 903 • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK
* ACR Group 1
FAR 2303 FYRCHEK plasterboard. (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 45/35

WALL THICKNESS mm 126

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Timber Frame External Wall Systems
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 911a shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

• External cladding material on battens (Refer to page C4).

PKA-055
• Vapour barrier.
• 1 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK MR plasterboard.
• 1 x 6mm CSR Cemintel™ Wallboard against studs.
• Timber studs at 600mm maximum centres.
• Cavity insulation as per system table.
• Lining material as per system table to internal side.

NOTE: *ACR = Axial Capacity Reduction. (refer to Table C3).

FRL SYSTEM STUD DEPTH mm 90

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL (Refer to Section ‘A’) Rw
60/60/60 (a) Nil 40
and INTERNAL WALL SIDE (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 43
90/90/90* CSR 911 • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK
(from outside only) (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 44
FYRCHEK plasterboard.
* ACR Group 3
FAR 2303 TYPICAL WALL THICKNESS mm 163
(a) Nil 44
90/90/90*
INTERNAL WALL SIDE (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 48
* ACR Group 3 CSR 912 • 2 x 13mm GYPROCK
FYRCHEK plasterboard. (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 49
FAR 2303
TYPICAL WALL THICKNESS mm 173

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 915a shown) ACOUSTIC

OPINION

• External cladding of 1 x 7.5mm CSR Cemintel Texture PKA-051

Base Sheet.
• Vapour barrier.
• 1 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK MR plasterboard.
• Timber studs at 600mm maximum centres.
• Lining material as per system table to internal side.

NOTE: *ACR = Axial Capacity Reduction. (refer to Table C3).

FRL SYSTEM STUD DEPTH mm 90

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL (Refer to Section ‘A’) Rw / Rw+Ctr
60/60/60 (a) Nil 45/39
and
INTERNAL WALL SIDE (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 49/41
90/90/90*
CSR 915 • 2 x 13mm GYPROCK
* ACR Group 3 FYRCHEK plasterboard. (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 50/41

FAR 2303 WALL THICKNESS mm 139

60/60/60 (a) Nil 45/39

INTERNAL WALL SIDE
and
90/90/90* • 1 x 6mm CSR Cemintel™ (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 49/41
CSR 916 Wallboard (against studs).
* ACR Group 3 • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 50/41
FYRCHEK plasterboard.
FAR 2303 WALL THICKNESS mm 135

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Timber Frame External Wall Systems
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION – Powerwall™ TYPICAL LAYOUT ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA-055

• CSR Hebel Powerpanel AAC (75mm) screw fixed to

battens installed at 1200mm maximum vertical centres.
• Timber studs at 600mm maximum centres.
• Cavity insulation as per system table.
• Lining material as per system table to internal side.

NOTE: Refer to CSR Hebel for design considerations and

panel installation details.

FRL SYSTEM STUD DEPTH mm 90

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL (Refer to Section ‘A’) Rw / Rw+Ctr

60/60/60 (a) Nil 48/41

and INTERNAL WALL SIDE
HEBEL (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 54/45
90/90/90
(from outside only) POWERWALL™ • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 55/45
FAR 2303 FYRCHEK plasterboard.
FSV 356 TYPICAL WALL THICKNESS mm 201

(a) Nil 51/45

90/90/90 INTERNAL WALL SIDE
HEBEL (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 57/49
FAR 2303 POWERWALL™ • 2 x 13mm GYPROCK
FSV 356 FYRCHEK plasterboard. (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 58/49

TYPICAL WALL THICKNESS mm 211

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Timber Frame External Wall Systems
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 920a shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION
• Fire rated masonry veneer wall.
PKA-055
• Timber studs at 600mm maximum centres with 40mm
minimum gap to masonry.
• Cavity insulation as per system table.
• Lining material as per system table.

NOTES:
To achieve stated acoustic performance masonry must be
a minimum of 90mm thick and 170kg/m2.
*ACR = Axial Capacity Reduction. (refer to Table C3).

FRL SYSTEM STUD DEPTH mm 90

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL (Refer to Section ‘A’) Rw / Rw+Ctr

CSR 923 INTERNAL SIDE (a) Nil 52/44

60/60/60 • 1 x 10mm GYPROCK
Plasterboard CD. (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 59/50
(from outside only)
EXTERNAL SIDE (c) 88 Soundscreen™ 2.5 batts 60/51
FAR 2303
• Masonry veneer wall with
FRL 60/60/60. WALL THICKNESS mm 250

INTERNAL SIDE (a) Nil 53/46

60/60/60 • 1 x 10mm GYPROCK
SOUNDCHEK plasterboard. (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 60/53
(from outside only)
CSR 924
EXTERNAL SIDE (c) 88 Soundscreen™ 2.5 batts 61/54
FAR 2303
• Masonry veneer wall with
FRL 60/60/60. WALL THICKNESS mm 250

INTERNAL SIDE (a) Nil 56/49

60/60/60 • 2 x 10mm GYPROCK
SOUNDCHEK plasterboard. (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 63/56
(from outside only)
CSR 925
EXTERNAL SIDE (c) 88 Soundscreen™ 2.5 batts 64/57
FAR 2303
• Masonry veneer wall with
FRL 60/60/60. WALL THICKNESS mm 260

INTERNAL SIDE (a) Nil 54/46

• 1 x 16mm GYPROCK
60/60/60 FYRCHEK plasterboard. (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 61/53
CSR 920
FAR 2303 EXTERNAL SIDE (c) 88 Soundscreen™ 2.5 batts 62/54
• Masonry veneer wall with
FRL 60/60/60. WALL THICKNESS mm 256

INTERNAL SIDE
(a) Nil 54/46
• 1 x 6mm Cemintel™
60/60/60* Wallboard (against studs).
(b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 61/53
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
* ACR Group 1 CSR 927
FYRCHEK plasterboard.
(c) 88 Soundscreen™ 2.5 batts 62/54
FAR 2303 EXTERNAL SIDE
• Masonry veneer wall with
WALL THICKNESS mm 259
FRL 60/60/60.
INTERNAL SIDE (a) Nil 56/49
• 2 x 13mm GYPROCK
90/90/90 FYRCHEK plasterboard. (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 63/56
CSR 921
FAR 2303 EXTERNAL SIDE (c) 88 Soundscreen™ 2.5 batts 64/57
• Masonry veneer wall with
FRL 90/90/90. WALL THICKNESS mm 266

INTERNAL SIDE
(a) Nil 56/49
• 1 x 6mm Cemintel™
90/90/90* Wallboard (against studs).
(b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 63/56
• 1 x 16mm GYPROCK
* ACR Group 3 CSR 928
FYRCHEK plasterboard.
(c) 88 Soundscreen™ 2.5 batts 64/57
FAR 2303 EXTERNAL SIDE
• Masonry veneer wall with
WALL THICKNESS mm 262
FRL 90/90/90.

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Timber Frame External Wall Systems
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION – Cemintel RendaLine™ TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 690b shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA-051

• 1 x Cemintel RendaLine™ sheet on timber battens.

• Vapour barrier
• Timber studs at 600mm maximum centres.
• Cavity insulation as per system table.
• Lining material as per system table to internal side.

FRL SYSTEM STUD DEPTH mm 90

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL (Refer to Section ‘A’) Rw

(a) Nil 39
INTERNAL SIDE (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 45
–/–/– CSR 690 • 1 x 10mm GYPROCK
Plasterboard CD. (c) 88 Soundscreen™ 2.5 batts 45

WALL THICKNESS mm 143

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION – Cemintel RendaLine™ TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 693a shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA-055
• 1 x Cemintel RendaLine™ sheet on timber battens.
• Vapour barrier.
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK MR plasterboard.
• Timber studs at 600mm maximum centres.
• Cavity insulation as per system table.
• Lining material as per system table to internal side.

NOTE: *ACR = Axial Capacity Reduction. (refer to Table C3).

FRL SYSTEM STUD DEPTH mm 90

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL (Refer to Section ‘A’) Rw

(a) Nil 45

60/60/60 INTERNAL SIDE (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 51

CSR 693 • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK
FAR 2303 FYRCHEK plasterboard. (c) 88 Soundscreen™ 2.5 batts 53

WALL THICKNESS mm 162

CSR 696 (a) Nil 43

60/60/60*
From outside only INTERNAL SIDE (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 49
* ACR Group 2 • 1 x 10mm GYPROCK
Plasterboard CD. (c) 88 Soundscreen™ 2.5 batts 51
FAR 2303
WALL THICKNESS mm 156

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Timber Frame External Wall Systems
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION – Cemintel RendaLine™ TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 694a shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

• 1 x Cemintel RendaLine™ sheet on timber battens. PKA-051

• 25mm Bradford Fibertex™ 450 Rockwool (80kg/m3)
between battens.
• Wire Mesh.
• Timber studs at 600mm maximum centres.
• Cavity insulation as per system table.
• Lining material as per system table to internal side.

NOTE: *ACR = Axial Capacity Reduction. (refer to Table C3).

FRL SYSTEM STUD DEPTH mm 90

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL (Refer to Section ‘A’) Rw
(a) Nil 48
60/60/60 INTERNAL SIDE (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 50
CSR 694 • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK
FAR 2303 FYRCHEK plasterboard. (c) 88 Soundscreen™ 2.5 batts 50
WALL THICKNESS mm 149
(a) Nil 45
60/60/60 INTERNAL SIDE
From outside only (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 47
CSR 697 • 1 x 10mm GYPROCK
Plasterboard CD. (c) 88 Soundscreen™ 2.5 batts 47
FAR 2303
WALL THICKNESS mm 143

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION – Cemintel RendaLine™ TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 695a shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

• 1 x Cemintel RendaLine™ sheet on timber battens. PKA-055

• 25mm Bradford Fibertex™ 450 Rockwool (80kg/m3)
between battens
• 1 x 6mm Cemintel™ Wallboard.
• Timber studs at 600mm maximum centres.
• Cavity insulation as per system table.
• Lining material as per system table to internal side.

NOTES: *ACR = Axial Capacity Reduction. (refer to Table C3)

FRL SYSTEM STUD DEPTH mm 90

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL (Refer to Section ‘A’) Rw
INTERNAL SIDE (a) Nil 51
90/90/90*
• 1 x 6mm Cemintel™ (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 54
* ACR Group 3 CSR 695 Wallboard (against studs).
(c) 88 Soundscreen™ 2.5 batts 55
• 1 x 16mm GYPROCK
FAR 2303
FYRCHEK plasterboard. WALL THICKNESS mm 161
(a) Nil 50
90/90/90 INTERNAL SIDE (b) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 53
CSR 698 • 2 x 13mm GYPROCK
FAR 2303 FYRCHEK plasterboard. (c) 88 Soundscreen™ 2.5 batts 54
WALL THICKNESS mm 165

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Column or Beam Systems

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION FIG C1: TIMBER BEAM ENCASEMENT SYSTEM.

FIRE RATED – SECOND/THIRD LAYER FIXING
(Third Layer must be fixed to the same specifications).

• The CSR Gyprock® Timber Column and Beam Encasement

Fix ceiling layer
Systems provide up to 120 minutes structural fire resistance before applying
to timber column and beam sections. layer to beam

• All nails must have a minimum penetration into the timber

Tape and set
of 20mm minimum for FRL up to 90/–/– and a minimum external angle
penetration of 30mm for FRL 120/–/–.

Fix External Angle

Bead and set corners
FRL SYSTEM
WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº 75mm
max.

30/ – / – • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK

CSIRO CSR 493
plasterboard.
FCO 1494

60/ – / – • 2 x 13mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK

CSIRO CSR 494
plasterboard.
FCO 1494

75mm
max.
60/ – / – • 1 x 25mm GYPROCK
CSIRO CSR 495
SHAFT LINER PANEL
FCO 1494

90/ – / – • 3 x 13mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK

CSIRO CSR 496
plasterboard.
FCO 1494

• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK

90/ – / – plasterboard.
CSIRO CSR 497 Nail fix each layer
FCO 1494 • 1 x 25mm GYPROCK Shaft
at 200mm max.
Liner Panel. horizontal and
vertical centres

200mm max.
120/ – / – • 3 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK Offset Butt Joints in
CSIRO CSR 498 consecutive layers
plasterboard. by 300mm min.
FCO 1494
300mm max.

Nail fix butt

joints at 200mm
max. centres

200mm max.

Apply External
Angle Bead to all
corners and set
200mm
max.

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FIG C2: INSTALLATION DETAIL – GYPROCK PLASTERBOARD
TIMBER STUD – HORIZONTAL SHEETING – ADHESIVE/FASTENER FIXING

Temporary fastener through NON FIRE RATED

block at every second stud
Fixing Specifications
Nails, Refer to Section ‘A’
200mm Screws &
Stagger butt joints on min. from fastener
adjacent sheets and on Adhesive
opposite sides of wall by Nails 150mm max. Location Fixing & Spacing
one stud minimum Screws 200mm max. 300mm
max. Field Adhesive Daubs at
300mm max. centres
and 200mm min. from
Stagger fasteners on fastener points
adjacent sheets at butt Sheet Adhesive
joints Width Daubs across board
300mm 900mm 3 daubs
max. 1200mm 4 daubs
1350mm 5 daubs
Recessed Nail or screw
Noggings at 1350mm Edges at each stud
maximum vertical centres
Butt Nails at 150mm max. or
Joints Screws at 200mm max.
200mm Corners & Nails or screws at
min. from Openings 300mm max. centres
fastener

CSR Gyprock Acrylic

Stud Adhesive 300mm SUITABLE FOR:
max.

One layer of GYPROCK

Plasterboard to each side
of wall

CSR Bradford Insulation

where applicable

Refer to Section ‘Z’ for

perimeter details Fasteners at 10 to 16mm
from sheet edges

FIG C3: INSTALLATION DETAIL – GYPROCK PLASTERBOARD –

TIMBER STUD – HORIZONTAL SHEETING – FASTENER FIXING

NON FIRE RATED

Nails 150mm max. Fixing Specifications
Stagger butt joints on Screws 200mm max.
adjacent sheets and on Nails or Refer to Section ‘A’
opposite sides of wall by Screws
one stud minimum Location Fixing & Spacing
Double Nails 50mm apart Field 2 Nails 50mm apart at
at 300mm max. centres 300mm max. centres
Stagger fasteners on Screws or
adjacent sheets at butt 400mm 1 screw at 400mm
joints max. max. centres
300mm Recessed 1 Nail or 1 Screw
max. Edges at each stud
Butt Nails at 150mm max. or
Joints Screws at 200mm max.
Corners & Nails or screws at
Openings 300mm max. centres
Noggings at 1350mm
maximum vertical centres

SUITABLE FOR:

One layer of GYPROCK

Plasterboard to each side
of wall

CSR Bradford Insulation

where applicable

Refer to Section ‘Z’ for

perimeter details Fasteners at 10 to 16mm
from sheet edges

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FIG C4: INSTALLATION DETAIL – GYPROCK FYRCHEK TWO LAYER
TIMBER STUD – HORIZONTAL SHEETING – FASTENER FIXING FIRE RATED
Fixing Specifications
Stagger fasteners
at butt joints Nails at 150mm max. Fasteners Refer to Section ‘A’
Screws at 300mm max.
1st Layer Fixing & Spacing
Edges & Nails or Screws at
Stagger horizontal joints Field 600mm max. centres
300mm minimum between 2nd Layer Fixing & Spacing
1st and 2nd layer Nails at 150mm max.
Screws at 300mm max. Field 2 Nails 50mm apart at
300mm max. centres
or
300mm 1 Screw at
max. 300mm max. centres
Recessed Fasten at each stud
One or two layers of Edges
GYPROCK FYRCHEK

300mm min.
Plasterboard to each side Butt Nails at
of wall 2 Nails Joints 150mm max. centres
50mm or
apart or Screws at
1 Screw 200mm max. centres.
Noggings at 1350mm Corners & Nails at
maximum vertical centres Openings 150mm max. centres
or
Screws at
300mm max. centres
Studs at 600mm maximum
centres 600mm NOTE:
max.
Single layer systems are fixed to the
same specifications as detailed for
CSR Bradford Insulation the 2nd layer.
where applicable
SUITABLE FOR:
Nails at 150mm max.
Stagger butt joints in Screws at 200mm max.
adjacent sheets and
between 1st and 2nd
layers by one stud
minimum

Refer to Section ‘Z’ for

perimeter details
Fasteners at 10 to 16mm
from sheet edges

FIG C5: INSTALLATION DETAIL – TIMBER STUD WITH RESILIENT MOUNTED FURRING CHANNEL –
GYPROCK FYRCHEK TWO LAYER – HORIZONTAL SHEETING – SCREW FIXING

Rondo Track or Angle

fixed to ceiling frame

Rondo Furring Channel at FIRE RATED

600mm maximum centres
Fixing Specifications
One or two layers of Fasteners Refer to Section ‘A’
GYPROCK FYRCHEK
Plasterboard to each side 1st Layer Fixing & Spacing
of wall 300mm
max. Edges & Screws at 600mm max.
Field centres
Stagger horizontal joints 2nd Layer Fixing & Spacing
300mm minimum between
1st and 2nd layer Field Screws at 300mm max.
300mm min.

centres
Recessed Screw at each stud
CSR Gyprock® Resilient Edges
Mounts to each stud at
1200mm max. from tracks Butt Screws at
and 1200mm max. centres Joints 200mm max. centres
Corners & Screws at
Noggings at 1350mm Openings 300mm max. centres
maximum vertical centres NOTE:
Stagger butt joints by
600mm one stud minimum Single layer systems are fixed to the
max. same specifications as detailed for
Studs at 600mm maximum the 2nd layer.
centres 300mm
max.
CSR Bradford Insulation SUITABLE FOR:
where applicable

200mm
Refer to Section ‘Z’ for max.
perimeter details

Rondo Track or
Angle fixed to floor Fasteners at 10 to 16mm
from sheet edges

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FIG C6: INSTALLATION DETAIL – GYPROCK FYRCHEK SINGLE LAYER
TIMBER STUD – HORIZONTAL OR VERTICAL SHEETING – FASTENER FIXING

Nails at 150mm max. FIRE RATED

Screws at 300mm max.
Fixing Specifications for
Horizontal Sheeting (shown)
One layer of GYPROCK
FYRCHEK Plasterboard Fasteners Refer to Section ‘A’
to each side of wall Location Fixing & Spacing
Nails at 150mm max.
Screws at 300mm max. Field 2 Nails 50mm apart at
300mm max. centres
or
300mm 1 Screw at
max. 300mm max. centres
Where horizontal joints are Recessed Fasten at each stud
not backed by noggings, Edges

300mm min.
stagger all horizontal joints
300mm minimum Butt Nails at
2 Nails Joints 150mm max. centres
50mm or
apart or Screws at
1 Screw 200mm max. centres.
Noggings at 1350mm Corners, Nails at
maximum vertical centres Openings, 150mm max. centres
Top & or
Bottom Screws at
300mm max. centres
Studs at 600mm maximum
centres

CSR Bradford Insulation FIRE RATED

where applicable
Fixing Specifications for
Vertical Sheeting
Nails at 150mm max.
Stagger butt joints in Screws at 200mm max. Fasteners Refer to Section ‘A’
adjacent sheets one stud
minimum Location Fixing & Spacing
Field 2 Nails 50mm apart at
300mm max. centres
or
Nails or Screws at
Refer to Section ‘Z’ for 300mm max. centres
perimeter details
Fasteners at 10 to 16mm Recessed Nails or Screws at
from sheet edges Edges 300mm max. centres
Butt Nails at
Joints on 150mm max. centres
noggings or
Screws at
200mm max. centres
Corners, Nails at
Openings, 150mm max. centres
Top & or
Bottom Screws at
300mm max. centres

SUITABLE FOR:

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FIG C7: INSTALLATION DETAIL – GYPROCK FYRCHEK THREE LAYER
TIMBER STUD – HORIZONTAL OR VERTICAL SHEETING – FASTENER FIXING

FIRE RATED
Fixing Specifications for
Vertical Sheeting (shown)
Fasteners Nails or Screws
Refer to Section ‘A
1st Layer Fixing & Spacing
Recessed Screws or Nails at
Edges, 600mm max. centres
600mm Field, on studs
600mm Corners &
Openings
2nd Layer Fixing & Spacing
Recessed Screws or Nails at
Edges 300mm max. centres
on studs
Field 1 Screw or 2 Nails at
300mm max. centres
on studs
300mm 300mm
Butt Joints Laminating Screws at
200mm max. centres
Corners & Screws at 300mm max.
Studs at 600mm maximum Openings centres
centres or
Nails at 150mm max.
400mm centres
3rd Layer Fixing & Spacing
Recessed Laminating screws at
Edges, 400x400mm max. grid
400mm Field,
Offset all joints 300mm Corners &
min. from previous layer Openings
Butt Joints Laminating screws at
400mm 200mm max. centres

Refer to Section ‘Z’ for

perimeter details
FIRE RATED
Fixing Specifications for
Vertical Sheeting (shown)
Fasteners Nails or Screws
Refer to Section ‘A
SUITABLE FOR: 1st Layer Fixing & Spacing
Recessed Screws or Nails at
Edges, 600mm max. centres
Field, on studs
Corners &
Openings
2nd Layer Fixing & Spacing
Recessed Screws or Nails at
Edges 300mm max. centres
on studs
Field 1 Screw or 2 Nails at
300mm max. centres
on studs
Butt Joints Laminating Screws at
200mm max. centres
Corners & Screws at 300mm max.
Openings centres
or
Nails at 150mm max.
centres
3rd Layer Fixing & Spacing
Recessed Laminating screws at
Edges, 400x400mm max. grid
Field,
Corners &
Openings
Butt Joints Laminating screws at
200mm max. centres

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FIG C8: INSTALLATION DETAIL – CEMINTEL™ WALLBOARD
TIMBER STUD – HORIZONTAL SHEETING – ADHESIVE/FASTENER FIXING

Temporary fastener through

block at every second stud
until adhesive sets
NON FIRE RATED
Stagger butt joints in Fixing Specifications
adjacent sheets and on 200mm
opposite sides of wall by max. Nails & Refer to Section ‘A’
one stud minimum Adhesive
Location Fixing & Spacing
Field Adhesive Daubs at
230mm max. centres
Sheet and 200mm min. from
200mm Width fastener points
max. 900mm 3 daubs
200mm 1200mm 4 daubs
max. 1350mm 5 daubs
Top & Nails at 200mm
Bottom maximum centres
Plates
Recessed Nails at
Edges each stud
Daubs of CSR Gyprock® Butt Nails at
Acrylic Stud Adhesive Joints 200mm max. centres.
Corners & Nails at
Openings 200mm max. centres
Studs at 600mm maximum
centres
SUITABLE FOR:
One layer of CSR Fibre
Cement Wallboard to 230mm
each side of wall max.
CSR Bradford Insulation
where applicable 200mm
min.

Refer to Section ‘Z’ for

perimeter details Fasteners at 12mm min.
from sheet edges and
50mm min. from sheet
corners

FIG C9: INSTALLATION DETAIL – GYPROCK FYRCHEK + CEMINTEL™ WALLBOARD

TIMBER STUD – HORIZONTAL SHEETING – FASTENER FIXING

FIRE RATED
Studs at 600mm maximum
centres Fixing Specifications
200mm Fasteners Refer to Section ‘A’
Stagger horizontal joints
300mm minimum between max. 1st Layer Fixing & Spacing
1st and 2nd layer
Edges & Nails or Screws at
300mm Field 600mm max. centres
Stagger butt joints in max.
adjacent sheets and 2nd Layer Fixing & Spacing
between 1st and 2nd layer
by one stud minimum Field Nails at 300mm max.
200mm centres
300mm min.

max. For tiled areas – Nails

at 200mm max. centres
Top & Nails at
Bottom 200mm max. centres
Plates
Fasten GYPROCK
FYRCHEK plasterboard Recessed Nails at
at 600mm maximum Edges each stud
centres and 10 to 16mm Butt Nails at
600mm max.

from sheet edges Joints 200mm max. centres

Corners & Nails at
CSR Bradford Insulation Openings 200mm max. centres
where applicable
SUITABLE FOR:
One layer of GYPROCK 200mm
FYRCHEK plasterboard max.
and one layer of CSR
Fibre Cement Wallboard
to each side of wall

Refer to Section ‘Z’ for

perimeter details

Fasteners at 12mm min. from

sheet edges and 50mm min.
from sheet corners

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EXTERNAL SIDE OF WALL – TIMBER STUD

Fasteners 50mm
200mm max. min. from sheet
corners
One layer of GYPROCK
FYRCHEK MR
Plasterboard fixed to FIRE RATED
studs
Fixing Specifications
Fasteners Refer to Section ‘A’
Joint and finish outer 200mm 1st Layer Fixing & Spacing
layer only (refer to max.
‘Jointing’ specification). Edges & Nails or Screws at
All joints to be formed on Field 600mm max. centres
framing
2nd Layer Fixing & Spacing
Recessed Nails to framing at
200mm Joints, 200mm max. centres
Sarking max. Field,
Top &
Noggings at 1350mm max Bottom
Plates
Corners & Nails at
Openings 200mm max. centres

600mm SUITABLE FOR:

max.
Studs at 600mm maximum
centres

200mm
CSR Bradford Insulation max.
where applicable

One layer of CSR Fibre

Cement Texture Base
Sheet

Fasteners 50mm min.

Fasteners 12mm min. from sheet corners
from sheet edges

NOTE: Fixing spacings for Cemintel™ Texture Base Sheet may need to be reduced to meet wind loadings. Refer to
publication NºFC122, CSR Cemintel Texture Base Sheet for Applied Finish Systems.

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Section D
Masonry Wall Systems

Contents
Stud Selection Tables D2 – D3

Introduction D3

Design Considerations D3 – D4

Installation D5

Components D5

System Specifications

Stud One Side D6 – D7

Stud Both Sides D8 – D9

Stud and Furring Channel D10 – D11

Resilient Mount/Furring Channel D12

CSR Hebel PowerPanel™ D13 – D14

CSR Hebel PowerWall™ D15

FRL Upgrade D16

Concrete Column Encasement D17

System Installation Details D18 – D19

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Stud Selection Tables
Table D1 and D5 provide stud selection information suitable for Gyprock non fire rated and fire rated non loadbearing internal
wall systems that are to be designed for a Uniform Distributed Load (UDL) of 0.25kPa.
Table D2 provides stud selection information suitable for specialised fire rated non loadbearing wall systems that are required
to be designed for a UDL of 0.35kPa. Refer to Rondo for other design pressures and for loadbearing walls.

TABLE D1: MAXIMUM WALL HEIGHT WITH RONDO LIPPED STEEL STUDS – NON LOADBEARING WALLS
– WALLS GENERALLY (LOAD UDL = 0.25kPa)

Stud Size 51 64 76 92 150

Wall Frame and
BMT 0.5 0.75 0.5 0.75 1.15 0.55 0.75 1.15 0.55 0.75 1.15 0.75 1.15
Lining Configuration
Linings (mm) Maximum Wall Height (m)

10 2.32 2.60 2.72 3.13 3.53 3.20 3.58 4.05 3.61 4.13 4.69 5.33 6.81
600mm max. cts
13 2.32 2.60 2.72 3.25 3.58 3.24 3.82 4.05 3.61 4.18 4.69 5.37 6.81

16 2.32 2.60 2.75 3.28 3.59 3.25 3.87 4.05 3.61 4.20 4.69 5.37 6.81

TABLE D2: MAXIMUM WALL HEIGHT WITH RONDO LIPPED STEEL STUDS – NON LOADBEARING WALLS
– WALLS OF SHAFTS AND FIRE ISOLATED EXITS (LOAD UDL = 0.35kPa)

Stud Size 51 64 76 92 150

Wall Frame and
BMT 0.5 0.75 0.5 0.75 1.15 0.55 0.75 1.15 0.55 0.75 1.15 0.75 1.15
Lining Configuration
Linings (mm) Maximum Wall Height (m)

10 2.07 2.34 2.34 2.80 3.15 2.76 3.20 3.62 3.06 3.70 3.81 3.81 3.81
600mm max. cts
13 2.07 2.34 2.34 2.80 3.17 2.76 3.37 3.62 3.06 3.70 4.20 4.83 5.53

16 2.07 2.34 2.34 2.90 3.18 2.76 3.41 3.62 3.06 3.70 4.20 4.83 5.53

NOTES:
Deflection Limit is span/240 to a maximum of 30mm, in accordance with BCA Specification C1.8.
Tabulated heights do not include axial loads (except self weight) or shelf loading.
Loadings: Table D1 Pultimate = 0.375 kPa, Pservice = 0.25 kPa.
Loadings: Table D2 Pultimate = 0.525 kPa, Pservice = 0.35 kPa.
Walls are not for external applications.
All loadings in accordance with AS1170:2002.
Walls analysed in accordance with AS4600:1996.
Noggings in accordance with Table D3.
Tables have been prepared by Rondo Building Services Pty Ltd.

TABLE D3: MINIMUM NUMBER OF NOGGINGS TABLE D4. MAXIMUM SPACING OF WALL SUPPORT
CLIPS FOR FURRING CHANNELS.
Lining Configuration Wall Height (m) Number of Noggings WALLS GENERALLY (LOAD UDL = 0.35kPa)
0.0 - 3.0 1
Rondo Furring Channel Part Nº Maximum Spacing of Clips (mm)
Lined One Side 3.0 - 6.0 2
308 (16mm) 900
6.0 - 8.0 3
129 (28mm) 1200
NOTE: Support clips include Gyprock® Resilient Mounts and Rondo
direct fixing clips.

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TABLE D5: MAXIMUM WALL HEIGHT FOR STEEL STUDS LINED ONE SIDE ONLY – NON LOADBEARING WALLS
– WALLS GENERALLY (LOAD UDL = 0.25kPa)

Supplier Rhino Steel Lysaght

Steel Stud Type UniSpan 53 TS61-075 TS61-100 TS120-070 TS120-090
Wall Frame Stud Depth/BMT mm 53/– 61/0.75 61/1.00 120/0.70 120/0.90
and Lining Configuration Min. Lining Thickness Maximum Wall Height (m)

13mm GYPROCK
FYRCHEK 3.00 3.44 3.71 4.93 4.93
plasterboard
600mm max. cts
2 layers x 13mm
GYPROCK FYRCHEK 3.00 3.50 3.90 5.90 6.40
plasterboard

9mm Cemintel™
3.00 3.44 3.71 5.90 6.00
Wallboard

Supplier Stramit
Steel Stud Type TH64075 TH64100 TH64120 TH96075 TH96100 TH96120
Wall Frame Stud Depth/BMT mm 64/0.75 64/1.00 64/1.20 96/0.75 96/1.00 96/1.20
and Lining Configuration Min. Lining Thickness Maximum Wall Height (m)

13mm GYPROCK
3.50 3.87 4.11 4.82 4.93 4.93
FYRCHEK plasterboard
600mm max. cts
2 layers x 13mm
GYPROCK FYRCHEK 3.86 4.17 4.37 4.96 5.44 5.81
plasterboard

9mm Cemintel™
3.50 3.87 4.11 4.82 5.30 5.65
Wallboard

NOTES: All stud heights and tracks comply with the requirements of the Earthquake Code (AS1170.4) Clause 5.2 where ‘aS’ is less than 0.21.

Introduction
Gyprock® plasterboard and Cemintel™ Wallboard can be conditions apply to the substrates to achieve the system
used with masonry walls for effective fire and acoustic performance values, and these are stated in the system
solutions. These linings can eliminate the need for render, specifications. Specific fixing details apply to each type of
increase the fire rating of the masonry, or provide an acoustic substrate.
performance to meet sound transmission and sound impact
These wall systems are generally used in internal applications
ratings.
in commercial, industrial, institutional, domestic and high-rise
Systems incorporating masonry and an insulated cavity are domestic construction, or in the renovation of older buildings.
generally used where there is a requirement for excellent A number of systems for external masonry veneer walls can
acoustic performance and discontinuous construction. The be found in Section ‘B’ and Section ‘C’.
provision of a cavity also allows the inclusion of services such
as water pipes.
Gyprock ® plasterboard may be directly applied to the
masonry substrate, screw fixed to metal furring channels
Design
that are fixed to the masonry, or may be fixed to separate
stud framing. Cemintel™ Wallboard may be fixed to furring
Considerations
channels or studs.
Systems in this section are suitable for a wide range of
Structural Performance.
masonry products. These are typically clay and concrete All wall elements must be designed for the applied loads.
blocks, autoclaved aerated concrete blocks and panels, and Vertical loads may be supported by the masonry element of
may include cast concrete elements. Minimum performance the wall or by the stud framing.

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Lateral loads should be considered separately for framed
and masonry parts of a wall. To achieve the specified sound
performance, ties from masonry to the stud framing must
not be used.
Framed Wall Elements
Guidance is given in Tables D1, D2, & D5 for the selection of
Rondo studs and other specific sections in non-loadbearing
internal walls only, for 0.25kPa and 0.35kPa. For other
brands of studs, studs that are required to be loadbearing,
and studs subject to high lateral pressures, contact the
manufacturer for design information. Maximum spans for
Rondo furring channels are given in Table D4.
Tall multi-residential buildings often have operable doors and
windows, resulting in internal walls being subject to wind
pressure. In these cases, walls must be designed for the
appropriate loads.
Stud frames that are part of a masonry wall system may be
load bearing. A qualified structural engineer must complete
the structural design of loadbearing wall systems. Walls with
shelving attached are considered loadbearing.
Further information on the design of stud walls is given in
Section ‘B’.
Walls lined with GYPROCK plasterboard designed as
loadbearing, and non-loadbearing walls selected from Tables
D1, D2 and D5, meet the requirements of BCA Specification
C1.8 Clause 3.4 – Walls generally.
Masonry Wall Elements
All brick and block wall elements are to be designed in
accordance with AS3700 Masonry Structures. Concrete
walls must be designed to AS3600: Concrete Structures, and
CSR Hebel PowerPanel™ must be designed in accordance
with CSR Hebel literature.
Fire Resistance
For systems without a stated Fire Resistance Level (FRL),
the system FRL is equal to the FRL of the masonry wall
element. The FRL of masonry walls is dependant on the
height and width of the wall; contact the manufacturer for
more information.
To achieve the required fire performance of a wall, it is
essential that installation is in accordance with the masonry
manufacturer’s details and relevant installation standards. This
should include fire sealing at the wall head and perimeters,
and filling of mortar joints. All gaps and penetrations should
be effectively fire sealed.
Vermiculite plaster has no capacity to accommodate building
movement and may not be suitable for use as a general
purpose fire rated caulking. Its use is specified in some
wall/ceiling junctions. Refer to the Gyprock® Ceiling Systems
Installation Guide, NºGYP570.
In systems with Gyprock Fyrchek® plasterboard, framing,
jointing and fire sealing must be in accordance with Section
D4
‘B’ of this manual. FYRCHEK plasterboard must be fully
screw fixed, and Gyprock Acrylic Stud Adhesive must not
be relied on.
Acoustic Performance
The acoustic performance of some systems is dependant
on a minimum Rw of the masonry wall element. This is to
be the tested performance of the masonry without render
or sheet linings, and must be verified by the masonry unit
manufacturer.
Installation of the masonry element of the wall must be in
accordance with the manufacturer’s details for the tested
product.
Systems that meet the BCA requirements for discontinuous
construction are noted in the system specifications. These
have studs that are separated from the masonry by at least
12mm. The plasterboard lining on the studs (the wall leaf)
therefore has a separation of at least 12mm plus the depth
of the stud, which exceeds the BCA minimum of 20mm.
Systems that use only resilient mounts with furring
channels to create a cavity, do not meet the requirements
of discontinuous construction, although may be used in
Queensland and Northern Territory where an impact rating
is required. The installation of services in these systems is
not recommended as they can bridge the gap between the
masonry and the linings.
The acoustic performance of wall systems may be affected
by:
• Sound flanking.
• The effectiveness of workmanship and caulking.
• The presence and treatment of penetrations.
• The inclusion of structural elements and bridging items.
• Reducing the stated or implied cavity sizes.
The acoustic performance of wall systems will not be reduced
by:
• The addition of Gyprock ® plasterboard or Cemintel ™
linings.
• The use of deeper studs or larger cavities.
• The use of timber studs of at least equal depth in lieu of
steel studs.
• Omitting the lining direct fixed to masonry.
Refer to Section ‘A’ for detailed information.
Perimeter Sealing.
To attain the stated R w in systems that do not rely on
plasterboard for the fire rating, use CSR Gyprock Wet
Area Acrylic Sealant, CSR Gyprock Fire Mastic or other
tested acoustic rated material of equivalent or better
performance.
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Installation
Masonry
All brick and block walls are to be installed in accordance
with AS3700 Masonry Structures. CSR Hebel PowerPanel™
must be installed in accordance with CSR Hebel literature.
Framing
For detailed information on wall junctions, intersections,
frame attachments and penetrations, refer to Section ‘Z’ of
this manual.
Refer to manual NºGYP544, Steel Frame Wall Systems
Installation Guide for detailed information on installation of
stud framing.
Wallboard & Plasterboard Fixing
Walls may be built to achieve a particular ‘Level of Finish’
as defined in AS/NZS2589.1. The Level of Finish specified
can have requirements for frame alignment, jointing,
back blocking methods and sheet orientation. Cemintel™
Wallboard and Gyprock ® plasterboard may be installed
vertically or horizontally, although for some Levels of Finish
horizontal sheeting must be used.
Except for fire grade plasterboard, fixing to framing may be
fastener only or combination fastener/adhesive. Plasterboard
fixed direct to masonry may be adhesive daub fixed as
shown in installation diagram FIG D4, full bed adhesive fixed,
or mechanically fixed.
Jointing & Finishing
Refer to the Gyprock ® Residential Installation Guide,
NºGYP547 and Cemintel ™ Wet Area Lining Systems,
NºFC101 for detailed jointing and finishing information.
It should be noted that:
• Multi-layered systems only require jointing and finishing of
the outer layer.
• It is recommended that a water resistant taping compound,
such as Gyprock® Wet Area Base Coat, be used at vertical
wall junctions (corners), and horizontal and vertical joints
within wet areas such as showers.
Control Joints
Control joints must be installed to allow for structural
movement. Allowance for movement must be made through
the masonry and any direct fixed lining, and through framed
wall elements. Refer to Section ‘Z’ of this manual for
details.
Control joints must be installed at all construction joints in
the building, and at the following locations:
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For masonry with any direct fixed lining or lining fixed to
furring channels:
• Refer to masonry manufacturer.
• At 12m maximum centres.
• At change of substrate material.
For stud framed wall elements:
• Non-tiled internal walls with fibre cement outer layer: at
7.2m maximum centres.
• Tiled internal walls with fibre cement outer layer: at 4.2m
maximum centres.
• Walls with plasterboard outer layer: at 12m maximum
centres.
• At junctions with other wall elements.
• At changes of lining material.
Components
Lining & Fixing Materials
Refer to Section ‘A’ of this manual for detailed information
on Gyprock ® and Cemintel ™ lining products, masonry
adhesive, and for fastener specifications for fixing GYPROCK
plasterboard to steel studs and furring channel.
CSR Gyprock Masonry Adhesive is a fast and convenient
method of fixing GYPROCK plasterboard systems to
masonry substrates. CSR Gyprock Acrylic Stud Adhesive is
used for fixing non fire grade linings to framing.
Framing
CSR GFC recommend steel components manufactured
by Rondo Building Services Pty Ltd. Additional information
on the steel components can be obtained from the Rondo
Building Services Pty Ltd, telephone 1300 367 663.
For information on Lysaght, Stramit or UniSpan top hat
sections, please refer to the appropriate component
manufacturer, and the Gyprock® Steel Frame Wall Systems
Installation Guide, NºGYP544.
Fixing clips include CSR Resilient Mount, Rondo direct fixing
clips Nº237, Beta-Fix and STSC clips. Furring channels part
Nº308 or Nº129 are to be fitted into wall track part Nº142 or
Nº140 respectively at top and bottom.
Masonry
For systems in this section, masonry may include clay or
concrete blocks, autoclaved aerated concrete blocks and
panels, and reinforced concrete. Brick and block substrates
shall comply with AS3700.
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SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 760 shown) ACOUSTIC
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PKA-053

Discontinuous
Construction
• Lining as per table, fixed to studs.
• Steel stud framing, as per table, at 600mm max. centres.
• Cavity infill as per table.
• 12mm minimum cavity between masonry and framing.
• Single Brick, Block or Concrete wall with Rw as stated.
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK plasterboard CD direct fixed to
masonry.

Masonry STUD DEPTH (mm) 64 92

SYSTEM
Wall WALL LININGS
Nº CAVITY INFILL (Refer to Section A) Rw / Rw+Ctr
Requirements
(a) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 56/46 57/47
STUD SIDE
(b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 57/47 58/48
CSR 737 • 1 x 6mm Cemintel™
(c) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts 55/45 56/46
Wallboard.
ADDITIONAL WALL THICKNESS mm 95 123
Tested (a) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 56/48 58/50
Brick, STUD SIDE
(b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 57/49 59/51
Block or CSR 760 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
(c) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts 55/47 57/49
Concrete plasterboard CD.
Wall with ADDITIONAL WALL THICKNESS mm 102 130
Rw > 41 CSR 761 (a) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 58/50 59/52
Refer to STUD SIDE
Masonry Wall (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 59/51 60/53
Manufacturer • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
(c) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts 57/49 58/51
for FRL Details SOUNDCHEK plasterboard.
ADDITIONAL WALL THICKNESS mm 102 130
(a) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 61/54 62/55
STUD SIDE
(b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 62/55 63/56
CSR 762 • 2 x 13mm GYPROCK
(c) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts 60/53 61/54
SOUNDCHEK plasterboard.
ADDITIONAL WALL THICKNESS mm 115 143
(a) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 59/49 60/50
STUD SIDE
(b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 60/50 61/51
CSR 763 • 1 x 6mm Cemintel™
(c) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts 58/48 59/49
Wallboard.
ADDITIONAL WALL THICKNESS mm 95 123
CSR 764 (a) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 59/51 61/53
Tested
STUD SIDE (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 60/52 62/54
Brick,
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
Block or (c) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts 58/50 60/52
plasterboard CD.
Concrete
ADDITIONAL WALL THICKNESS mm 102 130
Wall with
Rw > 44 (a) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 61/53 62/55
Refer to STUD SIDE
(b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 62/54 63/56
Masonry Wall CSR 765 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
Manufacturer (c) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts 60/52 61/54
SOUNDCHEK plasterboard.
for FRL Details
ADDITIONAL WALL THICKNESS mm 102 130
(a) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 64/57 65/58
STUD SIDE
(b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 65/58 66/59
CSR 766 • 2 x 13mm GYPROCK
(c) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts 63/56 64/57
SOUNDCHEK plasterboard.
ADDITIONAL WALL THICKNESS mm 115 143

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PKA-053

Discontinuous
Construction
• Lining as per table, fixed to studs.
• Steel stud framing, as per table, at 600mm max. centres.
• Cavity infill as per table.
• 12mm minimum cavity between masonry and framing.
• Single Brick, Block or Concrete wall with Rw as stated.
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK plasterboard CD direct fixed to
masonry.

Masonry STUD DEPTH (mm) 64 92

SYSTEM
Wall WALL LININGS
Nº CAVITY INFILL (Refer to Section A) Rw / Rw+Ctr
Requirements
(a) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 61/51 62/53
STUD SIDE
(b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 62/52 63/54
CSR 738 • 1 x 6mm Cemintel™
(c) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts 60/50 61/52
Wallboard.
ADDITIONAL WALL THICKNESS mm 95 123
(a) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 60/51 62/54
STUD SIDE
(b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 61/52 63/55
CSR 739 • 1 x 10mm GYPROCK
(c) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts 59/50 61/53
Tested plasterboard CD.
Brick, ADDITIONAL WALL THICKNESS mm 99 127
Block or (a) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 61/53 63/55
Concrete STUD SIDE
(b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 62/54 64/56
Wall with CSR 767 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
Rw > 46 (c) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts 60/52 62/54
plasterboard CD.
Refer to ADDITIONAL WALL THICKNESS mm 102 130
Masonry Wall
Manufacturer (a) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 63/55 64/57
for FRL Details STUD SIDE
(b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 64/56 65/58
CSR 768 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
(c) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts 62/54 63/56
SOUNDCHEK plasterboard.
ADDITIONAL WALL THICKNESS mm 102 130
(a) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 66/59 67/60
STUD SIDE
(b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 67/60 68/61
CSR 769 • 2 x 13mm GYPROCK
(c) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts 65/58 66/59
SOUNDCHEK plasterboard.
ADDITIONAL WALL THICKNESS mm 115 143

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SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 780 shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA-053

• Lining as per table, fixed to studs. Discontinuous

Construction
• Steel stud framing, as per table, at 600mm max. centres.
• Cavity infill, as per table.
• 12mm minimum cavity between masonry and framing.
• Single Brick, Block or Concrete wall with Rw as stated.
• 12mm minimum cavity between masonry and framing.
• Steel stud framing, as per table, at 600mm max. centres.
• Cavity infill, as per table.
• Lining as per table, fixed to studs.

Masonry STUD DEPTH (mm) 64 92

SYSTEM
Wall WALL LININGS
Nº CAVITY INFILL (Refer to Section A) Rw / Rw+Ctr
Requirements
CSR 774 (a) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 60/45 61/46
BOTH SIDES (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 61/46 62/47
• 1 x 6mm Cemintel™
Wallboard. (c) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts 58/43 59/44
ADDITIONAL WALL THICKNESS mm 164 220
(a) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 59/45 60/47
Tested
BOTH SIDES (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 60/46 61/48
Brick,
CSR 775 • 1 x 10mm GYPROCK
Block or (c) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts 57/43 58/45
plasterboard CD.
Concrete
ADDITIONAL WALL THICKNESS mm 172 228
Wall with
Rw > 41 (a) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 60/47 62/49
Refer to BOTH SIDES (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 61/48 63/50
Masonry Wall CSR 780 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
Manufacturer plasterboard CD. (c) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts 58/45 60/47
for FRL Details
ADDITIONAL WALL THICKNESS mm 178 234
CSR 781 (a) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 62/49 63/50
BOTH SIDES (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 63/50 64/51
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
SOUNDCHEK plasterboard. (c) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts 60/47 61/48
ADDITIONAL WALL THICKNESS mm 178 234
(a) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 62/47 63/48
BOTH SIDES (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 63/48 64/49
CSR 776 • 1 x 6mm Cemintel™
Wallboard. (c) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts 60/45 61/46
ADDITIONAL WALL THICKNESS mm 164 220
(a) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 62/48 63/50
Tested BOTH SIDES
Brick, (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 63/49 64/51
CSR 777 • 1 x 10mm GYPROCK
Block or (c) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts 60/46 61/48
plasterboard CD.
Concrete
ADDITIONAL WALL THICKNESS mm 172 228
Wall with
Rw > 44 (a) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 63/50 64/51
Refer to BOTH SIDES (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 64/51 65/52
Masonry Wall CSR 783 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
Manufacturer
plasterboard CD. (c) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts 61/48 62/49
for FRL Details
ADDITIONAL WALL THICKNESS mm 178 234
(a) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 64/51 66/53
BOTH SIDES (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 65/52 67/54
CSR 784 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
SOUNDCHEK plasterboard. (c) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts 62/49 64/51
ADDITIONAL WALL THICKNESS mm 178 234

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SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 787 shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA-053

• Lining as per table, fixed to studs. Discontinuous

Construction
• Steel stud framing, as per table, at 600mm max. centres.
• Cavity infill, as per table.
• 12mm minimum cavity between masonry and framing.
• Single Brick, Block or Concrete wall with Rw as stated.
• 12mm minimum cavity between masonry and framing.
• Steel stud framing, as per table, at 600mm max. centres.
• Cavity infill, as per table.
• Lining as per table, fixed to studs.

Masonry STUD DEPTH (mm) 64 92

SYSTEM
Wall WALL LININGS
Nº CAVITY INFILL (Refer to Section A) Rw / Rw+Ctr
Requirements
(a) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 65/50 66/51
BOTH SIDES
(b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 66/51 67/52
CSR 778 • 1 x 6mm Cemintel™
(c) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts 63/48 64/49
Wallboard.
ADDITIONAL WALL THICKNESS mm 164 220
(a) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 64/50 66/53
Tested
BOTH SIDES
Brick, (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 65/51 67/54
CSR 779 • 1 x 10mm GYPROCK
Block or (c) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts 62/48 64/51
plasterboard CD.
Concrete
ADDITIONAL WALL THICKNESS mm 172 228
Wall with
Rw > 46 (a) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 65/52 67/54
Refer to BOTH SIDES
(b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 66/53 68/55
Masonry Wall CSR 787 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
Manufacturer (c) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts 63/50 65/52
plasterboard CD.
for FRL Details
ADDITIONAL WALL THICKNESS mm 178 234
(a) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 67/54 68/55
BOTH SIDES
(b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 68/55 69/56
CSR 788 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
(c) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts 65/52 66/53
SOUNDCHEK plasterboard.
ADDITIONAL WALL THICKNESS mm 178 234

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Masonry Wall Systems - Stud and Furring Channel
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 540 shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA-053

Discontinuous
• Lining as per table, fixed to studs. Construction
• Steel stud framing, as per table, at 600mm max. centres.
• Cavity infill, as per table.
• 12mm minimum cavity between masonry and framing.
• Single Brick, Block or Concrete wall with Rw as stated.
• 28mm furring channel, fixed to masonry.
• Furring cavity infill, as per table.
• Lining as per table, fixed to furring.

Masonry STUD DEPTH (mm) 64 92

SYSTEM
Wall WALL LININGS STUD CAVITY INFILL FURRING CAVITY INFILL
Nº Rw / Rw+Ctr
Requirements (Refer to Section A) (Refer to Section A)

(a) 50 Glasswool Partition batts (a) 50 Glasswool Partition batts

57/45 59/47
– 11kg/m3 – 11kg/m3
BOTH SIDES
(b) 75 Glasswool Partition batts (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts
Tested 58/46 60/48
CSR 540 • 1 x 13mm – 11kg/m3 – 11kg/m3
Brick, GYPROCK
Block or plasterboard CD. (c) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts (c) TBL1025 55/43 57/45
Concrete ADDITIONAL WALL THICKNESS mm 130 158
Wall with
Rw > 41 (a) 50 Glasswool Partition batts (a) 50 Glasswool Partition batts
59/47 60/49
Refer to BOTH SIDES – 11kg/m3 – 11kg/m3
Masonry Wall
• 1 x 13mm (b) 75 Glasswool Partition batts (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts
Manufacturer 60/48 61/50
CSR 541 GYPROCK – 11kg/m3 – 11kg/m3
for FRL Details
SOUNDCHEK
(c) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts (c) TBL1025 57/45 58/47
plasterboard.
ADDITIONAL WALL THICKNESS mm 130 158
(a) 50 Glasswool Partition batts (a) 50 Glasswool Partition batts
CSR 542 60/48 62/50
– 11kg/m3 – 11kg/m3
BOTH SIDES
(b) 75 Glasswool Partition batts (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts
• 1 x 13mm 62/50 64/52
– 11kg/m3 – 14kg/m3
GYPROCK
plasterboard CD. (c) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts (c) TBL1025 58/46 60/48
ADDITIONAL WALL THICKNESS mm 130 158
Tested
Brick, (a) 50 Glasswool Partition batts (a) 50 Glasswool Partition batts
62/50 63/52
Block or BOTH SIDES – 11kg/m3 – 11kg/m3
Concrete • 1 x 13mm (b) 75 Glasswool Partition batts (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts
Wall with 63/51 64/53
CSR 543 GYPROCK – 11kg/m3 – 11kg/m3
Rw > 44 SOUNDCHEK
Refer to (c) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts (c) TBL1025 60/48 61/50
plasterboard.
Masonry Wall
ADDITIONAL WALL THICKNESS mm 130 158
Manufacturer
for FRL Details STUD SIDE (a) 50 Glasswool Partition batts (a) 50 Glasswool Partition batts
60/48 62/50
• 1 x 13mm – 11kg/m3 – 11kg/m3
GYPROCK (b) 75 Glasswool Partition batts (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts
plasterboard CD. 62/50 64/52
CSR 548 – 11kg/m3 – 14kg/m3
FURRING SIDE
(c) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts (c) TBL1025 58/46 60/48
• 1 x 6mm Cemintel™
Wallboard. ADDITIONAL WALL THICKNESS mm 123 151

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Masonry Wall Systems - Stud and Furring Channel
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 544 shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA-053

Discontinuous
• Lining as per table, fixed to studs. Construction
• Steel stud framing, as per table, at 600mm max. centres.
• Cavity infill, as per table.
• 12mm minimum cavity between masonry and framing.
• Single Brick, Block or Concrete wall with Rw as stated.
• 28mm furring channel, fixed to masonry.
• Furring cavity infill, as per table.
• Lining as per table, fixed to furring.

Masonry STUD DEPTH (mm) 64 92

SYSTEM
Wall WALL LININGS STUD CAVITY INFILL FURRING CAVITY INFILL
Nº Rw / Rw+Ctr
Requirements (Refer to Section A) (Refer to Section A)

(a) 50 Glasswool Partition batts (a) 50 Glasswool Partition batts

61/48 63/51
– 11kg/m3 – 11kg/m3
BOTH SIDES
(b) 75 Glasswool Partition batts (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts
63/50 65/53
CSR 549 • 1 x 10mm – 11kg/m3 – 14kg/m3
GYPROCK
plasterboard CD. (c) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts (c) TBL1025 59/46 61/49
ADDITIONAL WALL THICKNESS mm 124 152
(a) 50 Glasswool Partition batts (a) 50 Glasswool Partition batts
62/50 64/52
– 11kg/m3 – 11kg/m3
BOTH SIDES
(b) 75 Glasswool Partition batts (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts
Tested CSR 544 • 1 x 13mm 63/51 65/53
– 11kg/m3 – 11kg/m3
Brick, GYPROCK
Block or plasterboard CD. (c) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts (c) TBL1025 60/48 62/50
Concrete ADDITIONAL WALL THICKNESS mm 130 158
Wall with
Rw > 46 (a) 50 Glasswool Partition batts (a) 50 Glasswool Partition batts
64/52 65/54
Refer to BOTH SIDES – 11kg/m3 – 11kg/m3
Masonry Wall (b) 75 Glasswool Partition batts (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts
• 1 x 13mm
Manufacturer 65/53 66/55
CSR 545 GYPROCK – 11kg/m3 – 11kg/m3
for FRL Details
SOUNDCHEK
(c) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts (c) TBL1025 62/50 63/52
plasterboard.
ADDITIONAL WALL THICKNESS mm 130 158
STUD SIDE (a) 50 Glasswool Partition batts (a) 50 Glasswool Partition batts
62/50 64/52
• 1 x 13mm – 11kg/m3 – 11kg/m3
GYPROCK (b) 75 Glasswool Partition batts (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts
plasterboard CD. 63/51 65/53
CSR 551 – 11kg/m3 – 11kg/m3
FURRING SIDE
(c) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts (c) TBL1025 60/48 62/50
• 1 x 6mm Cemintel™
Wallboard. ADDITIONAL WALL THICKNESS mm 123 151

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Masonry Wall Systems - Resilient Mount/Furring Channel
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 530/532/534 shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA-053

NOT
Deemed
• Lining as per table, direct fixed to furring. Discontinuous
Construction
• 28mm furring channel at 600mm max. centres, fixed to
masonry with CSR Gyprock Resilient Mounts.
• Cavity infill, as per table.
• Single Brick, Block or Concrete wall with Rw as stated.
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK plasterboard CD direct fixed to
masonry.

Masonry
SYSTEM
Wall WALL LININGS CAVITY INFILL (Refer to Section A) Rw / Rw+Ctr
Nº
Requirements

FURRING SIDES (a) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 55/42

Tested CSR 530 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK (b) TSB2/ASB2 Polyester batts 53/40
Brick, SOUNDCHEK plasterboard. ADDITIONAL WALL THICKNESS mm 66
Block or
Concrete FURRING SIDES (a) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 58/45
Wall with CSR 531 • 2 x 13mm GYPROCK (b) TSB2/ASB2 Polyester batts 56/43
Rw > 41 SOUNDCHEK plasterboard. ADDITIONAL WALL THICKNESS mm 79
Refer to
Masonry Wall FURRING SIDE (a) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 55/42
Manufacturer
for FRL Details
CSR 526 • 1 x 9mm Cemintel™ (b) TSB2/ASB2 Polyester batts 53/40
Wallboard. ADDITIONAL WALL THICKNESS mm 62

FURRING SIDES (a) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 58/45

Tested CSR 532 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK (b) TSB2/ASB2 Polyester batts 56/43
Brick, SOUNDCHEK plasterboard. ADDITIONAL WALL THICKNESS mm 66
Block or
Concrete FURRING SIDES (a) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 61/48
Wall with CSR 533 • 2 x 13mm GYPROCK (b) TSB2/ASB2 Polyester batts 59/46
Rw > 44 SOUNDCHEK plasterboard. ADDITIONAL WALL THICKNESS mm 79
Refer to
Masonry Wall FURRING SIDE (a) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 58/45
Manufacturer
for FRL Details
CSR 527 • 1 x 9mm Cemintel™ (b) TSB2/ASB2 Polyester batts 56/43
Wallboard. ADDITIONAL WALL THICKNESS mm 62

FURRING SIDES (a) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 60/47

Tested CSR 534 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK (b) TSB2/ASB2 Polyester batts 58/45
Brick, SOUNDCHEK plasterboard. ADDITIONAL WALL THICKNESS mm 66
Block or
Concrete FURRING SIDES (a) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 63/50
Wall with CSR 535 • 2 x 13mm GYPROCK (b) TSB2/ASB2 Polyester batts 61/48
Rw > 46 SOUNDCHEK plasterboard. ADDITIONAL WALL THICKNESS mm 79
Refer to
Masonry Wall FURRING SIDE (a) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 60/47
Manufacturer
for FRL Details
CSR 528 • 1 x 9mm Cemintel™ (b) TSB2/ASB2 Polyester batts 58/45
Wallboard. ADDITIONAL WALL THICKNESS mm 62

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Masonry Wall Systems - CSR Hebel PowerPanel™

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT ACOUSTIC

TEST
OR
OPINION

ATF-1023

• Plasterboard as per table, fixed to panels. Discontinuous

Construction
• 75mm CSR Hebel PowerPanel™.
• 30mm minimum gap.
• Cavity infill, as per table.
• 75mm Hebel PowerPanel™.
• Plasterboard as per table, fixed to panels.

FRL SYSTEM
WALL LININGS CAVITY INFILL (Refer to Section A) Rw / Rw+Ctr
Report/Opinion Nº

Up to BOTH SIDES
HEBEL (a) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 64/59
– /240/240
• 1 x 10mm GYPROCK
75PP
FCO 2073 plasterboard CD.
WALL THICKNESS mm 200

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT ACOUSTIC

TEST
OR
OPINION

• Plasterboard as per table, fixed to furring. 2001502/1109A

R5/VF
• Rondo Nº129 furring channel at 600mm max. centres.
• 50mm Glasswool Partition batts Discontinuous
Construction
• 75mm CSR Hebel PowerPanel™
• Cavity infill, as per table, in 30mm minimum gap.
• 75mm CSR Hebel PowerPanel™
• 50mm Glasswool Partition batts
• Rondo Nº129 furring channel at 600mm max. centres.
• Plasterboard as per table, fixed to furring.

FRL SYSTEM
WALL LININGS CAVITY INFILL (Both Sides) (Refer to Section A) Rw / Rw+Ctr
Report/Opinion Nº

Up to HEBEL BOTH SIDES (a) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 58/50

– /240/240 75PP- • 1 x 10mm GYPROCK
FCO 2073
DC AQUACHEK Plasterboard
WALL THICKNESS mm 256

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Masonry Wall Systems - CSR Hebel PowerPanel™

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT ACOUSTIC

TEST
OR
OPINION

➀ ATF-1020
➁ 2001502/
• Plasterboard as per table, fixed to studs. 1109A
• 64mm steel studs at 600mm max. centres. R5/VF

• Cavity infill, as per table. Discontinuous

Construction
• Gap, as per system table.
• 75mm CSR Hebel PowerPanel™.
• Plasterboard as per table, fixed to panel.

FRL SYSTEM GAP TO STUDS mm 20 22

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL (Refer to Section A) Rw / Rw+Ctr
BOTH SIDES
• 1 x 10mm GYPROCK (a) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 – 61/51➀
Up to AQUACHEK Plasterboard.
– /180/180 HEBEL
75SS BOTH SIDES (a) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 61/54➁ –
FCO 2073
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
FYRCHEK plasterboard.
WALL THICKNESS mm 185 181

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT ACOUSTIC

TEST
OR
OPINION

2001502/
• Plasterboard as per table, fixed to furring.
1109A
• Rondo Nº129 furring channel at 600mm max. centres. R5/VF
• 50mm Glasswool Partition batts. Discontinuous
• 75mm CSR Hebel PowerPanel™ Construction

• Gap, as per system table.

• Cavity infill, as per table.
• 64mm steel studs at 600mm max. centres.
• Plasterboard as per table, fixed to studs.

FRL SYSTEM GAP TO STUDS mm 20 22

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL (Refer to Section A) Rw / Rw+Ctr
BOTH SIDES
• 1 x 10mm GYPROCK (a) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 59/50 –
Up to Plasterboard CD.
– /180/180 HEBEL
75SS-DC BOTH SIDES (a) 115 Gold Batts™ 2.0 – 62/50
FCO 2073
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
AQUACHEK plasterboard.
WALL THICKNESS mm 207 213

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CSR Hebel PowerWall™ Low-Rise Multi-Residential Intertenancy Walls
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA-A034
• Lining as per table, fixed to studs.
Discontinuous
• Timber studs at 450mm max. centres. Construction

• Cavity infill as per table.

• 10-20mm minimum cavity between PowerPanel™ and
framing.
• 75mm thick Hebel PowerPanel (3m max. height).
• 10-20mm minimum cavity between PowerPanel™ and
framing.
• Cavity infill as per table.
• Timber studs at 450mm max. centres.
• Lining as per table, fixed to studs.

FRL SYSTEM STUD DEPTH (mm) 70 90

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº CAVITY INFILL (Refer to Section A) Rw / Rw+Ctr
(a) Nil 47/36 49/38
BOTH SIDES
(b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 – both sides 61/48 63/51
• 1 x 10mm GYPROCK
(c) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts – both sides 56/43 59/47
plasterboard CD.
MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS mm 255 295
(a) Nil 49/38 50/39
BOTH SIDES
(b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 – both sides 63/51 64/52
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
(c) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts – both sides 58/46 60/48
plasterboard CD.
HEBEL MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS mm 261 301
POWERWALL
(a) Nil 52/41 53/42
– /90/90 001
BOTH SIDES
(b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 – both sides 66/54 67/56
90/90/90
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
(c) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts – both sides 61/49 63/52
WFRA 45771-3 SOUNDCHEK plasterboard.
MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS mm 261 301
(a) Nil 48/37 50/39
BOTH SIDES
(b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 – both sides 62/49 63/51
• 1 x 10mm GYPROCK
(c) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts – both sides 57/44 59/47
AQUACHEK plasterboard.
MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS mm 255 295
(a) Nil 50/39 51/40
BOTH SIDES
(b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 – both sides 65/52 66/55
• 1 x 9mm Cemintel™
(c) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts – both sides 60/47 62/51
Wallboard.
MINIMUM WALL THICKNESS mm 253 293

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Masonry Wall Systems - FRL Upgrade
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 730 shown) ACOUSTIC
TEST
OR
OPINION

N/A

• Plasterboard lining as per table, fixed to furring channels.

• Rondo furring channels or studs at 600mm maximum
centres.
• Masonry wall with FRL X/Y/Z.
• Rondo furring channel or studs at 600mm maximum
centres.
• Plasterboard lining as per table, fixed to furring channels.

FRL SYSTEM
WALL LININGS ADDITIONAL FRL
Report/Opinion Nº
BOTH SIDES
CSR 730 • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK X+30 / Y+60 / Z+60
Masonry FYRCHEK plasterboard
Wall BOTH SIDES
CSR 731 • 2 x 13mm GYPROCK X+60 / Y+120 / Z+120
X/Y/Z FYRCHEK plasterboard.
FCO 382 BOTH SIDES
CSR 732 • 2 x 16mm GYPROCK X+90 / Y+180 / Z+180
FYRCHEK plasterboard.

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 722 shown) ACOUSTIC

TEST
OR
OPINION

N/A

• Plasterboard lining as per table, fixed to furring channels.

• Rondo furring channels or studs at 600mm maximum
centres.
• Masonry wall with FRL X/Y/Z.

FRL SYSTEM ADDITIONAL FRL

WALL LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº Lining of fire side Lining on non fire side
ONE SIDE
CSR 722 • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK X+30 / Y+30 / Z+30 X+0 / Y+20 / Z+30
Masonry FYRCHEK plasterboard
Wall ONE SIDE
CSR 723 • 2 x 13mm GYPROCK X+60 / Y+60 / Z+60 X+0 / Y+40 / Z+60
X/Y/Z FYRCHEK plasterboard.
FCO 382 ONE SIDE
CSR 724 • 2 x 16mm GYPROCK X+90 / Y+90 / Z+90 X+0 / Y+60 / Z+90
FYRCHEK plasterboard.

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Concrete Column Encasement Systems

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION FIG D2: CONCRETE COLUMN ENCASEMENT SYSTEM

– FIRE RATED – PLASTERBOARD FIXED TO FURRING
• Reinforced concrete column with FRL X/-/-.
• Plasterboard lining as per table fixed direct to column.
OR
Rondo furring channel at 600mm maximum centres with Fix External Angle
Bead and set all
plasterboard lining as per table fixed to Rondo furring external angles
channel.
Steel reinforced
concrete column GYPROCK
FYRCHEK
FRL SYSTEM plasterboard fixed
PLASTERBOARD LINING at 200mm
FCO 1356 Nº
maximum centres
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK to all framing
X+30/ – / – CSR 795
FYRCHEK plasterboard.
• 2 x 13mm GYPROCK
X+60/ – / – CSR 796 Furring Channel
FYRCHEK plasterboard.
Nº308 or Centre
• 2 x 16mm GYPROCK Fix Batten Nº333
X+120/ – / – CSR 797 at 600mm max.
FYRCHEK plasterboard.
50mm 600mm max. centres
• 1 x 25mm GYPROCK max.
X+120/ – / – CSR 798
SHAFT LINER PANEL. Anchor Clip Nº237 fixed with metal fasteners at 100mm max.
from each end and 1200mm max. centres along column

FIG D1: CONCRETE COLUMN ENCASEMENT SYSTEM FIG D3: CONCRETE COLUMN ENCASEMENT SYSTEM
– FIRE RATED – PLASTERBOARD FIXED TO FURRING – FIRE RATED – PLASTERBOARD DIRECT FIXED
Track cut and fixed to furring channels at
top and bottom of column
Fix External Angle
GYPROCK FYRCHEK fixed Bead and set all
to furring channel at 200mm external angles
max. centres

Anchor Clips Direct fasten

Nº237 at 1200mm each layer of
maximum vertical GYPROCK
centres and Nº308 FYRCHEK
Furring Channel plasterboard with
Steel reinforced Tapcon™ 10g
at 600mm concrete column
maximum screws (or
horizontal centres equivalent) at 400
or Centre Fix x 400mm max.
Batten Nº333 horizontal and
directly fixed at vertical centres
600mm maximum
horizontal centres

Screw fix each

layer at 200mm 400mm max.
maximum centres 75mm
to steel framing max.

Offset Butt Joints

in consecutive
layers by 300mm
minimum

Fasten at butt
joints with
laminating screws 200mm max.
at 200mm max
centres

Apply External
Angle Bead to
all corners and
set

Note: Butt joints in single layer systems to be

backed by furring channel or nogging

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FIG D4: INSTALLATION DETAIL – MASONRY WALL (EXCEPT AAC) – VERTICAL SHEETING – ADHESIVE FIXING

Adhesive daubs
50mm max. Adhesive daubs
from sheet at 460mm max.
edge Adhesive daubs
centres 50mm max. NON FIRE RATED
from sheet
edge FIRE RATED
Adhesive daubs
100mm max from Fixing Specifications
top edge of sheet
Adhesive Refer to Section ‘A’
Location Fixing & Spacing
Field Adhesive at 460mm
max. centres
beginning 100mm
max. from top and
bottom sheet edges
and 50mm max.
from recessed sheet
edges
Butt Joints, Adhesive at 460mm
Adhesive Corners & max. centres 50mm
daubs GYPROCK Openings max. from sheet
at 460mm Plasterboard edges
max.
centres

Adhesive daubs
100mm max from
bottom edge of
sheet
Daubs of GYPROCK Masonry Adhesive.

6mm min. gap

FIG D5: INSTALLATION DETAIL – MASONRY WALL WITH FURRING CHANNEL –

HORIZONTAL SHEETING – SCREW FIXING

Rondo Track or
Angle fixed to ceiling
frame

NON FIRE RATED

One or two layers FIRE RATED
of GYPROCK
FYRCHEK Fixing Specifications
Plasterboard to 300mm
each side of wall max. Screws Refer to Section ‘A’
1st Layer Fixing & Spacing
Edges & Screws at 600mm
Field max. centres
300mm min.

2nd Layer Fixing & Spacing

Field Screws at 300mm
max. centres
CSR Gyprock Recessed Screw at
Resilient Mounts or Edges each furring
Furring Anchor Clips Butt Screws at
at 1200mm max. 600mm 600mm Joints 200mm max. centres
from tracks and min min
1200mm max. Angles & Screws at
centres between 600mm Openings 300mm max. centres
max.
300mm NOTE:
max. Single layer systems using fire
Rondo Furring rated or non fire rated Gyprock®
Channel at 600mm plasterboard are fixed to the same
maximum specifications as detailed for the 2nd
horizontal centres layer.
Caulk all perimeter 200mm
gaps with CSR max.
Gyprock Fire Mastic
to achieve stated fire
rated and acoustic
performance

Rondo Track or
Angle fixed to floor
Fasteners at 10 to 16mm
from sheet edges

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FIG D6: INSTALLATION DETAIL – HEBEL AAC WALL – VERTICAL SHEETING – SCREW FIXING

10-16mm NON FIRE RATED

max.
FIRE RATED
Fixing Specifications
Fixings 50mm x 10g bugle
head screws
GYPROCK Location Fixing & Spacing
Plasterboard
Field, Butt Screws at 600mm
Joints & max. horizontal
Edges centres x 300mm
max. vertical centres

CSR Hebel AAC Panel

300mm
max.

6mm min.
gap
600 mm
max.

FIG D7: INSTALLATION DETAIL – HEBEL AAC WALL – HORIZONTAL SHEETING – SCREW FIXING

NON FIRE RATED

FIRE RATED
Fixing Specifications
Fixings 50mm x 10g bugle
head screws
Location Fixing & Spacing
Field, Butt Screws at 600mm
Joints & max. horizontal
Edges centres x 300mm
max. vertical centres

GYPROCK
Plasterboard
300mm
max.

6mm min.
gap

600mm
10-16mm max.
min. from
each edge

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Notes

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Section E
Ceiling Systems

Contents
Introduction E2
Design Considerations E2 – E3
Installation E4
Components E4 – E5
System Specifications
Floor/Ceiling Systems E6 – E11
Hebel PowerFloor™
Floor/Ceiling System E11
Roof/Ceiling Systems E12 – E16
Ceiling Systems
- Fire Rated from Above E17
Ceiling Systems - Fire Rated
from Above and/or Below E18
Acoustic Tile Ceiling Systems E19
System Installation Details E20 – E24

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Introduction
CSR Gyprock and Fibre Cement (GFC) has developed a
wide range of floor/ceiling and roof/ceiling systems to meet
specific fire and acoustic requirements. The systems include
ratings for sound transmission, sound impact and sound
absorption, for fire resistance up to FRL 120/120/120, and
for up to 60 minutes Resistance to Incipient Spread of Fire
(RISF).
Generally, the fire resistance of floor and roof/ceiling systems
is assessed from below, in accordance with the standard
fire test of AS1530.4. This is the requirement of the BCA
where lightweight construction is used for compartmentation
and separation. Some elements such as fire-isolated
passageways are required to have an FRL when tested from
outside. A number of ceiling systems are available that offer
fire resistance from above to meet this requirement.
CSR GFC ceiling systems use various fixing techniques for
the attachment of linings. These include:
a) Direct fixing to timber and steel joists or truss bottom
chords.
b) Screw fixing to steel furring channels that are attached to
joists.
c) Screw fixing to resilient or resiliently mounted furring
channels.
d) Screw fixing to suspended concealed metal grid.
e) Lay-in tiles in suspended exposed metal grid or Fricker
Easy Access System®.
Design
Considerations
Structural
All floor, roof and ceiling framing must be designed for
the applied loads. Guidance for the selection of Rondo
suspension and grid components is given in brochure
NºGYP570 ‘Gyprock® Ceiling Systems Installation Guide’.
For other elements, refer to the appropriate design standards
or handbooks, or contact the manufacturer for design
information.
CSR GFC recommends a minimum design pressure of
0.25kPa (downward) for the ceiling framing. Other wind
pressures may be applicable; the designer should refer to
AS/NZS1170.
Wind loads on external ceilings can be similar to those on
adjacent walls. Pressures can be positive or negative and
the lining, grid and structure should be designed to resist
the loads. Internal suspension components, even with down
struts, may not be suitable.
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The maximum spacing of ceiling framing is 600mm. Closer
spacing may be required for some lining materials or for
design loads greater than 0.5kPa.
CSR GFC Ceiling systems have been designed for timber or
steel framing as noted in the system specification. Timber
framing shall be solid timber or engineered floor joist such as
LVL Glulam, plyweb joists, or trusses made from solid timber
framing must be designed in accordance with AS1720.1.
or AS1684
Steel framing for direct fixing of linings shall have base metal
thickness (BMT) 0.5 - 1.6mm. Framing may be trusses,
top hats, C sections, furring channels, or similar members.
in all cases they should be designed in accordance with
AS4600.
For steel components in external environments, in heavy
industrial areas or coastal areas, additional coatings may be
required. Refer to AS/NZS2785 for guidance
Direct-Fix Framing Systems
Ceiling linings may be fixed directly to primary timber or steel
framing, or to secondary members such as furring channels
and battens.
Timber members to which plasterboard will be fixed
must comply with AS1684 ‘Residential Timber-Framed
Construction’, or be designed in accordance with AS1720.1
‘Timber Structures: Design Methods’.
Steel framing to which plasterboard will be fixed must comply
with AS/NZS4600, ‘Cold Formed Steel Structures’.
Suspended Ceiling Systems
Ceiling suspension systems must be designed to
AS/NZS2785 ‘Suspended Ceilings – Design and Installation’.
Ceilings in this manual are not trafficable. Trafficable systems
shall be designed in accordance with AS1657 ‘Fixed
Platforms, Walkways, Stairways and Ladders’.
Ceilings Rated from Above
Ceiling systems with plasterboard linings on top of joists
are not trafficable or intended to be used for storage. The
joists should be designed for all imposed loads including
construction loads where fixing of sheets is required from
above. Appropriate barriers and signage should be installed
to prevent access.
Fire Performance
Gyprock® fire rated ceiling systems have been designed with
fire protection that protects the framing. This means that no
consideration of steel or timber framing design need be given
for the fire rating.
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To protect structural beams that are entirely within the ceiling
space, the structural adequacy component of the ceiling
system FRL must be at least equivalent to that required by
the structural member. For example, a ceiling system with
FRL 90/90/90 provides FRL 90/-/- for a steel beam within
the ceiling. Systems are available for beams that are not
entirely enclosed.
Framing and Lining
Plasterboard must be screw fixed only, adhesive is not
permitted. Joints in the outer layer of all systems must be
set with Gyprock® paper tape. As a minimum, a single coat
finish may be used.
For general installation information refer to FIG E3 to F9.
Detailed fixing information is provided in brochures: Gyprock®
Ceiling Systems Installation Guide NºGYP570, CSR Gyprock
Shaft Systems NºGYP546, Cemintel ™ Ceiling Systems
NºFC129, Cemintel™ ExpressWall Facade System NºFC126
and CSR Hebel PowerFloor Design Guide, NºHBL751-
LRPF.
Ceiling systems are generally shown in a horizontal orientation.
The system FRL and RISF will not be reduced if ceilings are
built on a rake. The support framing, including lateral bracing,
must be designed considering the slope of the ceiling.
Alternative support framing members may be used where
timber joists are shown without reducing the system FRL
and RISF. These members include, but are not limited to,
steel, composite steel/timber joists, laminated timber joists,
and trussed or plywood web joists.
System specifications for minimum cavity depths and floor
surface finishes relate to acoustic performance only.
Caulking
To attain the specified fire rating, all perimeter gaps and
penetrations must be carefully and completely filled with
appropriate caulking material. In fire rated systems, to
attain the stated fire rating use CSR Gyprock Fire Mastic
or other tested fire rated material of equivalent or better
performance. Details for fire sealing of penetrations is given
in Section ‘Z’.
Vermiculite plaster is not to be used as a general purpose
fire rated caulking. Its use is specified in some wall/ceiling
junctions; refer to Gyprock® Ceiling Systems Installation
Guide NºGYP570. Vermiculite plaster has no capacity to
accommodate building movement.
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Acoustic Performance
Sound Transmission
Sound flanking, the effectiveness of workmanship and
caulking, the presence and treatment of penetrations, and
the inclusion of structural elements and bridging items, may
affect the acoustic performance of ceiling systems. Refer to
Section ‘A’ for detailed information.
Alternative structural framing systems including steel, and
composite steel/timber joists, laminated timber joists, and
trussed or plywood web joists may be used without reducing
the system rating. The stated or implied minimum cavity
depth must also be maintained.
For effective control of sound in the flanking path of a floor
or roof space, acoustically rated walls should continue to
the underside of the floor or roof above. Alternatively, select
a detail from section ‘Z’ equivalent to the required Rw or
Rw + Ctr performance of the wall.
In non-fire rated systems, to attain the stated sound
transmission performance, use a tested acoustic sealant.
All penetrations should be treated to maintain the acoustic
integrity of the system.
Sound impact performance is stated as Ln,w + CI. Note that
a lower value of Ln,w + CI has a higher impact performance.
Values refer to expected laboratory performance, and
assume relatively stiff floor joists. Installations with joists of
lower stiffness may reduce the impact performance.
Floors finished with carpet and underlay achieve better
impact performance than those with hard surfaces such as
floorboards and tiles. If carpet is subsequently removed (from
a system that uses it in its performance value), the floor may
no longer meet the BCA impact requirements.
The values given for roofs assume that there are no vents,
skylights or similar penetrations, and that the eaves are not
vented. Note that the effect of such penetrations will be lower
for ceilings lined with multiple layers of plasterboard.
Sound Absorption
Gyprock® Perforated Plasterboard, Ecophon, Fricker and
Celotex ceiling products have sound absorption qualities.
These products may be used to influence the reverberation
time of a room in order to improve the sound quality.
Product performance is expressed as NRC, and values vary
from 0 (total reflection) to 1.00 (total absorption). NRC values
can be found in system CSR 890
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Installation Components
For detailed information on junctions with walls, access
hatches, light fixtures, control joints and penetrations, refer Lining & Fixing Materials
to Section ‘Z’ of this manual. Refer to Section ‘A’ of this manual for detailed information
on Gyprock® plasterboard products, Cemintel™ products,
Plasterboard & Fibre Cement Fixing adhesive and fastener specifications.
Ceilings may be built to achieve a particular ‘Level of Finish’ Details of the performance and range of acoustic ceiling tiles
as defined in AS/NZS2589.1. The Level of Finish specified can be found in specific product manuals. Please contact
can have requirements for frame alignment, jointing and back CSR Fricker for more information.
blocking methods.
Lining sheets must be installed with the long edge at right Steel Grid & Suspension
angles to the direction of the framing to which they are fixed. Components
Refer to FIG E3 to E9 for general fixing information using CSR GFC recommends components manufactured by CSR
fastener and fastener/adhesive fixing methods. Detailed fixing Fricker Ceiling Systems and Rondo Building Services Pty
information is provided in Gyprock® Residential Installation Ltd. Additional information on the steel components can
Guide, NºGYP547, Cemintel™ Ceiling Systems NºFC129 and be obtained from CSR Fricker Ceiling Systems, telephone
Gyprock® Ceiling Systems Installation Guide, NºGYP570. 1300 374 253.
Fire rated systems MUST NOT rely on adhesive fixing of
linings.
GYPROCK RESILIENT MOUNT
Jointing 24mm
4.5mm
Gyprock
Refer to the Gyprock ® Residential Installation Guide, Resilient
Mount

20mm
NºGYP547 for detailed jointing and finishing of ceilings

40mm (Nº129)
28mm (Nº308)
lined with plasterboard. In multi-layer systems, jointing and
finishing is required on the visible outer layer only.
Expressed joints are recommended for ceilings lined with Furring Channel
Cemintel™ products. Refer to Cemintel™ Ceiling Systems Nº129 or Nº308

NºFC129 for more information. GYPROCK Plasterboard

Control Joints
Control joints are used to reduce the possibility of cracks
forming from structural movement, thermal and moisture Top Cross Rail
movement and the like. Locations for joints should be chosen
Resilient Mount to
by the designer with regard to building shape, structural Top Cross Rail Clip

breaks, changes of substrate, and joint appearance.

Gyprock Screw
Ceiling systems with plasterboard linings must have control
joints at 12m maximum spacing in both directions. Ceilings Gyprock
Resilient
lined with Cemintel™ Wallboard should have joints at 3.6m Mount

in most cases. For additional information, refer to Cemintel™

Ceiling Systems NºFC129. Furring Channel

NOTE: For fire rated systems with single layer lining fixed
direct to joists, no control joint detail is available. Use a
double layer system or furring channels where control joints
are required.

Other
Suspended Ceilings
Sarking with mass at least 350g/m2 is specified in some
For detailed information on installation and maintenance of
roof/ceiling systems to achieve the acoustic value.
suspension systems, contact CSR Fricker Ceiling Systems
Suitable products are Bradford Thermofoil ™ 733 and
on 1300 374 253.
Thermotuff™ SS.

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FIG E1: PERFORATION PATTERN. FIG E2: GYPROCK® PERFORATED
PLASTERBOARD SHEET – 8.2% OPEN AREA

75mm

1200mm (nominal)
nom.

3600mm (nominal)

1200mm (nominal)
1050mm
450mm 150mm 450mm
Overall 3600mm (nominal)

TABLE E1: MAXIMUM SPAN OF PLASTERBOARD/WALLBOARD IN CEILING APPLICATIONS

GYPROCK/CEMINTEL Product Maximum Spacing of Framing Members

General Applications Areas of High Humidity
Thickness (mm) (mm)
6.5mm Flexible Plasterboard used in two layers 350 NA
10mm GYPROCK Plasterboard CD 450 NA
6mm Cemintel™ Wallboard 450 450
10mm All types of plasterboard except CD 600 450
13mm plasterboard all types except Perforated
600 450
9mm Cemintel™ Wallboard
13mm Perforated Sheet 600 NA
16mm FYRCHEK 600 450
NOTE: NA = Not Applicable

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Floor/Ceiling Systems RISF = Resistance to Incipient Spread of Fire

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 806a shown) ACOUSTIC

OPINION

PKA–056

• Floor finished bare or with carpet and underlay, as per

system table.
• 1 x 19mm or 22mm particleboard, or timber flooring of at
least 15kg/m2.
• Timber or steel joists at 600mm maximum centres.
• Minimum 190mm cavity depth.
• Cavity infill as per system table.
• Ceiling lining as per system table, direct fixed to framing.

SYSTEM Carpet +
FRL Bare Floor
CEILING LININGS CAVITY INFILL (Refer to Section A) Rw / Rw+Ctr Underlay
Report/Opinion Nº Ln,w+CI
Ln,w+CI

(a) Nil 39/32 – 60 – 65

• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
–/–/– CSR 801 (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 42/34 – 60 – 65
Plasterboard CD.
(c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 42/34 – 60 – 65

(a) Nil 37/30 – 60 – 65

• 1 x GYPROCK SUPACEIL
–/–/– CSR 803 (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 40/32 – 60 – 65
plasterboard.
(c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 40/32 – 60 – 65

(a) Nil 43/37 – 55 – 60

• 2 x 10mm GYPROCK
–/–/– CSR 804 (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 46/39 80 – 85 55 – 60
SOUNDCHEK.
(c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 46/39 80 – 85 55 – 60

(a) Nil 40/34 – 55 – 60

30/30/30 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
CSR 805 (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 43/36 – 55 – 60
FCO 1373 FYRCHEK Plasterboard.
(c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 43/36 – 55 – 60

60/60/60 (a) Nil 40/34 – 55 – 60

+RISF 30 • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK
CSR 820 (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 43/36 – 55 – 60
minutes FYRCHEK Plasterboard.
FCO 1373 (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 43/36 – 55 – 60

60/60/60 (a) Nil 43/37 – 55 – 60

+RISF 30 • 2 x 13mm GYPROCK
CSR 806 (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 46/39 80 – 85 55 – 60
minutes FYRCHEK Plasterboard.
FCO 1373 (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 46/39 80 – 85 55 – 60

60/60/60 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK (a) Nil 43/37 – 55 – 60

+RISF 60 FYRCHEK (against frame).
minutes
CSR 809 (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 46/39 80 – 85 55 – 60
• 1 x 16mm GYPROCK
FCO 964 FYRCHEK plasterboard. (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 46/39 80 – 85 55 – 60

90/90/90 (a) Nil 42/36 – 55 – 60

+RISF 60 • 2 x 16mm GYPROCK
CSR 807 (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 45/38 80 – 85 55 – 60
minutes FYRCHEK Plasterboard.
FCO 1373 (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 45/38 80 – 85 55 – 60

120/120/120 (a) Nil 45/39 80 – 85 50 – 55

+RISF 60 • 3 x 16mm GYPROCK
CSR 808 (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 48/41 80 – 85 50 – 55
minutes FYRCHEK Plasterboard.
FCO 1373 (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 48/41 80 – 85 50 – 55

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Floor/Ceiling Systems RISF = Resistance to Incipient Spread of Fire

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 815a shown) ACOUSTIC

OPINION

PKA–056

• Floor finished bare or with carpet and underlay, as per

system table.
• 1 x 19mm or 22mm particleboard, or timber flooring of at
least 15kg/m2.
• Timber or steel joists.
• Minimum 205mm cavity depth.
• RONDO Furring Channels.
• Cavity infill as per system table.
• Ceiling lining as per system table, fixed to furring channel.

SYSTEM Carpet +
FRL Bare Floor
CEILING LININGS CAVITY INFILL (Refer to Section A) Rw / Rw+Ctr Underlay
Report/Opinion Nº Ln,w+CI
Ln,w+CI
(a) Nil 39/32 – 60 – 65
• 1 x 10mm GYPROCK
–/–/– CSR 810 (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 44/35 – 60 – 65
SUPACEIL plasterboard.
(c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 44/35 – 60 – 65
(a) Nil 41/34 – 55 – 60
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
–/–/– CSR 811 (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 46/37 80 – 85 55 – 60
Plasterboard CD.
(c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 46/37 80 – 85 55 – 60
(a) Nil 41/34 – 55 – 60
• 1 x 6mm Cemintel™
–/–/– CSR 812 (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 46/37 80 – 85 55 – 60
Wallboard.
(c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 46/37 80 – 85 55 – 60
(a) Nil 43/37 – 55 – 60
• 1 x 9mm Cemintel™
–/–/– CSR 813 (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 48/40 80 – 85 55 – 60
Wallboard.
(c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 48/40 80 – 85 55 – 60
(a) Nil 42/36 – 55 – 60
30/30/30 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
CSR 815 (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 47/39 80 – 85 55 – 60
FCO 1373 FYRCHEK plasterboard.
(c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 47/39 80 – 85 55 – 60

60/60/60 (a) Nil 45/39 80 – 85 50 – 55

+RISF 30 • 2 x 13mm GYPROCK
CSR 814 (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 50/42 75 – 80 50 – 55
minutes FYRCHEK plasterboard.
FCO 1373 (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 50/42 75 – 80 50 – 55

60/60/60 (a) Nil 42/36 – 55 – 60

+RISF 30 • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK
CSR 816 (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 47/39 80 – 85 55 – 60
minutes FYRCHEK plasterboard.
FCO 1373 (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 47/39 80 – 85 55 – 60

60/60/60 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK (a) Nil 45/39 80 – 85 50 – 55

+RISF 60 FYRCHEK (against frame).
minutes
CSR 819 (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 50/42 75 – 80 50 – 55
• 1 x 16mm GYPROCK
FCO 964 FYRCHEK plasterboard. (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 50/42 75 – 80 50 – 55

90/90/90 (a) Nil 44/38 80 – 85 50 – 55

+RISF 60 • 2 x 16mm GYPROCK
CSR 817 (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 49/41 80 – 85 50 – 55
minutes FYRCHEK plasterboard.
FCO 1373 (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 49/41 80 – 85 50 – 55

120/120/120 (a) Nil 47/41 80 – 85 50 – 55

+RISF 60 • 3 x 16mm GYPROCK
CSR 818 (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 52/44 75 – 80 50 – 55
minutes FYRCHEK plasterboard.
FCO 1373 (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 52/44 75 – 80 50 – 55

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Floor/Ceiling Systems RISF = Resistance to Incipient Spread of Fire

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 827b shown) ACOUSTIC

OPINION

PKA–056
• Floor finished bare or with carpet and underlay, as per
system table.
• 1 x 19mm or 22mm particleboard, or timber flooring of at
least 15kg/m2.
• Timber or steel joists.
• Minimum 230mm cavity depth.
• RONDO Furring Channel clipped to Gyprock®
Resilient Mounts
OR
RONDO Resilient Furring Channel (Nº581).
• Cavity infill as per system table.
• Ceiling lining as per system table, fixed to furring channel.

SYSTEM Carpet +
FRL Bare Floor
CEILING LININGS CAVITY INFILL (Refer to Section A) Rw / Rw+Ctr Underlay
Report/Opinion Nº Ln,w+CI
Ln,w+CI
(a) Nil 46/37 75 – 80 55 – 60
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
–/–/– CSR 821 (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 55/46 65 – 70 50 – 55
Plasterboard CD.
(c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 54/44 65 – 70 50 – 55
(a) Nil 46/40 75 – 80 55 – 60
• 1 x 10mm GYPROCK
–/–/– CSR 823 (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 55/47 65 – 70 50 – 55
SOUNDCHEK plasterboard.
(c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 54/45 65 – 70 50 – 55
(a) Nil 49/43 75 – 80 55 – 60
• 2 x 10mm GYPROCK
–/–/– CSR 824 (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 58/50 65 – 70 50 – 55
SOUNDCHEK plasterboard.
(c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 57/48 65 – 70 50 – 55
(a) Nil 47/41 75 – 80 55 – 60
30/30/30 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
CSR 825 (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 56/48 65 – 70 50 – 55
FCO 1373 FYRCHEK plasterboard.
(c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 55/46 65 – 70 50 – 55
60/60/60 (a) Nil 46/40 75 – 80 55 – 60
+RISF 30 • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK
CSR 826 (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 55/47 65 – 70 50 – 55
minutes FYRCHEK plasterboard.
FCO 1373 (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 54/45 70 – 75 50 – 55
CSR 829
60/60/60 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK (a) Nil 50/44 70 – 75 50 – 55
+RISF 60 FYRCHEK (against frame).
(b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 59/51 60 – 62 45 – 50
minutes • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK
FCO 964 FYRCHEK plasterboard. (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 58/48 60 – 62 45 – 50

60/60/60 (a) Nil 50/44 70 – 75 50 – 55

+RISF 30 • 2 x 13mm GYPROCK
CSR 822 (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 59/51 60 – 65 45 – 50
minutes FYRCHEK plasterboard.
FCO 1373 (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 58/48 60 – 65 45 – 50
CSR 827
90/90/90 (a) Nil 50/44 70 – 75 50 – 55
+RISF 60 • 2 x 16mm GYPROCK
(b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 59/51 60 – 62 45 – 50
minutes FYRCHEK plasterboard.
FCO 1373 (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 58/48 60 – 62 45 – 50

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Floor/Ceiling Systems RISF = Resistance to Incipient Spread of Fire

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 837a shown) ACOUSTIC

OPINION

PKA–056

• Floor finished bare or with carpet and underlay, as per

system table.
• 1 x 19mm or 22mm particleboard, or timber flooring of at
least 15kg/m2.
• Timber or steel joists.
• Minimum 340mm cavity depth.
• RONDO Suspended Ceiling System
• Cavity infill as per system table.
• Ceiling lining as per system table, fixed to furring channel.

SYSTEM Carpet +
FRL Bare Floor
CEILING LININGS CAVITY INFILL (Refer to Section A) Rw / Rw+Ctr Underlay
Report/Opinion Nº Ln,w+CI
Ln,w+CI
(a) Nil 46/39 80 – 85 60 – 65
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
–/–/– CSR 831 (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 52/45 75 – 80 55 – 60
Plasterboard CD.
(c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 52/45 75 – 80 55 – 60
(a) Nil 46/40 80 – 85 60 – 65
• 1 x 10mm GYPROCK
–/–/– CSR 833 (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 52/46 75 – 80 55 – 60
SOUNDCHEK plasterboard.
(c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 52/46 75 – 80 55 – 60
(a) Nil 48/42 80 – 85 60 – 65
• 2 x 13mm GYPROCK (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 54/48 75 – 80 55 – 60
–/–/– CSR 832
Plasterboard CD. (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 54/48 75 – 80 55 – 60
(d) 165 Glasswool Partition batts 56/50 70 – 75 55 – 60
(a) Nil 49/43 80 – 85 60 – 65
• 2 x 10mm GYPROCK (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 54/49 75 – 80 55 – 60
–/–/– CSR 834
SOUNDCHEK plasterboard. (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 54/49 75 – 80 55 – 60
(d) 165 Glasswool Partition batts 56/51 70 – 75 55 – 60
(a) Nil 46/40 80 – 85 60 – 65
30/30/30 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
CSR 835 (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 52/46 75 – 80 55 – 60
FCO 1373 FYRCHEK plasterboard.
(c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 52/46 75 – 80 55 – 60
60/60/60 (a) Nil 46/40 80 – 85 60 – 65
+RISF 30 • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK
CSR 836 (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 52/46 75 – 80 55 – 60
minutes FYRCHEK plasterboard.
FCO 1373 (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 52/46 75 – 80 55 – 60
CSR 839 (a) Nil 50/44 75 – 80 55 – 60
60/60/60 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
+RISF 60 FYRCHEK (against frame). (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 56/50 70 – 75 50 – 55
minutes • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 56/50 70 – 75 50 – 55
FCO 964 FYRCHEK plasterboard.
(d) 165 Glasswool Partition batts 58/52 70 – 75 50 – 55
(a) Nil 49/43 80 – 85 55 – 60
90/90/90
+RISF 60 • 2 x 16mm GYPROCK (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 55/49 70 – 75 50 – 55
CSR 837
minutes FYRCHEK plasterboard. (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 55/49 70 – 75 50 – 55
FCO 1373
(d) 165 Glasswool Partition batts 57/51 70 – 75 50 – 55
(a) Nil 52/46 75 – 80 55 – 60
120/120/120
+RISF 60 • 3 x 16mm GYPROCK (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 58/52 70 – 75 50 – 55
CSR 838
minutes FYRCHEK plasterboard. (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 58/52 70 – 75 50 – 55
FCO 1373
(d) 165 Glasswool Partition batts 60/54 65 – 70 50 – 55

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Floor/Ceiling Systems RISF = Resistance to Incipient Spread of Fire

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 847a shown) ACOUSTIC

OPINION

PKA–056

• Floor finished bare or with carpet and underlay, as per

system table.
• 1 x 19mm or 22mm particleboard, or timber flooring of at
least 15kg/m2.
• Timber or steel joists.
• Minimum 340mm cavity depth.
• RONDO Suspended Ceiling System with Gyprock®
Resilient Mounts.
• Cavity infill as per system table.
• Ceiling lining as per system table, fixed to furring channel.

SYSTEM Carpet +
FRL Bare Floor
CEILING LININGS CAVITY INFILL (Refer to Section A) Rw / Rw+Ctr Underlay
Report/Opinion Nº Ln,w+CI
Ln,w+CI
(a) Nil 48/41 75 – 80 55 – 60
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 54/47 70 – 75 50 – 55
–/–/– CSR 841
Plasterboard CD. (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 54/47 70 – 75 50 – 55
(d) 165 Glasswool Partition batts 56/49 65 – 70 50 – 55
(a) Nil 48/42 75 – 80 55 – 60

30/30/30 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 54/48 70 – 75 50 – 55

CSR 845
FCO 1373 FYRCHEK plasterboard. (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 54/48 70 – 75 50 – 55
(d) 165 Glasswool Partition batts 56/50 65 – 70 50 – 55
(a) Nil 48/42 75 – 80 55 – 60
60/60/60
+RISF 30 • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 54/48 70 – 75 50 – 55
CSR 846
minutes FYRCHEK plasterboard. (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 54/48 70 – 75 50 – 55
FCO 1373
(d) 165 Glasswool Partition batts 56/50 65 – 70 45 – 50
CSR 849 (a) Nil 52/46 70 – 75 50 – 55
60/60/60 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
+RISF 60 FYRCHEK (against frame). (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 58/52 60 – 62 45 – 50
minutes • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 58/52 60 – 62 45 – 50
FCO 964 FYRCHEK plasterboard.
(d) 165 Glasswool Partition batts 60/54 60 – 62 40 – 45
(a) Nil 51/45 70 – 75 50 – 55
90/90/90
+RISF 60 • 2 x 16mm GYPROCK (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 57/51 60 – 62 45 – 50
CSR 847
minutes FYRCHEK plasterboard. (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 57/51 60 – 62 45 – 50
FCO 1373
(d) 165 Glasswool Partition batts 59/53 60 – 62 45 – 50
(a) Nil 54/48 70 – 75 45 – 50
120/120/120
+RISF 60 • 3 x 16mm GYPROCK (b) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 60/54 60 – 62 40 – 45
CSR 848
minutes FYRCHEK plasterboard. (c) 75 Soundscreen™ 2.0 batts 60/54 60 – 62 40 – 45
FCO 1373
(d) 165 Glasswool Partition batts 62/56 60 – 62 40 – 45

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Floor/Ceiling Systems
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA–056
• 125mm concrete slab.
• RONDO Suspended Ceiling System with Gyprock®
Resilient Mounts.
• Minimum 150mm cavity.
• Cavity infill as per system table.
• Ceiling lining as per system table, fixed to furring channel.

SYSTEM Carpet +
FRL Bare Floor
CEILING LININGS CAVITY INFILL (Refer to Section A) Rw / Rw+Ctr Underlay
Report/Opinion Nº Ln,w+CI
Ln,w+CI
(a) 50 Glasswool Partition batts 64/56 55 – 60 40 – 45
Refer to • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK – 11kg/m3
CSR 958
AS3600 Plasterboard CD.
(b) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts 64/56 55 – 60 40 – 45

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT ACOUSTIC

OPINION
• 150mm concrete slab.
PKA–056
• Gyprock® Resilient Mounts direct fixed to concrete slab at
600 x 1200mm maximum centres.
• RONDO furring channel (Nº129) at 600mm maximum
centres
• Cavity infill as per system table.
• Ceiling lining as per system table, fixed to furring channel.

SYSTEM Carpet +
FRL Bare Floor
CEILING LININGS CAVITY INFILL (Refer to Section A) Rw / Rw+Ctr Underlay
Report/Opinion Nº Ln,w+CI
Ln,w+CI
(a) 50 Glasswool Partition batts 59/51 60 – 62 40 – 45
Refer to • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK – 11kg/m3
CSR 959
AS3600 Plasterboard CD.
(b) TSB4/ASB4 Polyester batts 59/51 60 – 62 40 – 45

Floor/Ceiling Fire Rated from Above or Below

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION – Hebel PowerFloor™ TYPICAL LAYOUT ACOUSTIC
OPINION
• Carpet and medium duty underlay.
Refer to
• CSR Hebel PowerFloor™. CSR Hebel
• Timber or steel joists at 600mm maximum centres.
• RONDO Furring Channel at 600mm maximum centres
fixed to joists with fixing clips (Nº226).
• Cavity infill as per system table.
• Ceiling lining as per system table.

Note: Refer to CSR Hebel for design considerations.

FRL SYSTEM
CEILING LININGS CAVITY INFILL Rw / Rw+Ctr Ln,w+CI
Report/Opinion Nº
240/240/240
from above PF-001 • Nil (a) Nil 33/30 45
FCO 1303

240/240/240
from above
• 3 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK
120/120/120 PF-001 (a) 75 Gold Batts™ 1.5 61/55 30
plasterboard
from below
FCO 1373

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Roof/Ceiling Systems RISF = Resistance to Incipient Spread of Fire

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 871 shown) ACOUSTIC

OPINION

PKA–056

• A pitched tiled roof with or without 350g/m2 sarking.

OR
A steel sheet roof with minimum Bradford Anticon 55
insulation over battens.
• Ceiling Joists or Trusses at 600mm maximum centres.
• Cavity infill as per system table.
• Ceiling lining as per system table, fixed to framing.

Steel Roofing Tiled Roofing Tiled Roofing

FRL SYSTEM with Anticon without Sarking with Sarking
CEILING LININGS CAVITY INFILL (Refer to Section A)
Report/Opinion Nº
Rw / Rw+Ctr

(a) 165 Gold Batts™ 3.0 41/35 41/35 42/36

• 1 x 10mm GYPROCK
–/–/– CSR 950 (b) 215 Gold Batts™ 4.0 41/36 42/36 44/37
SOUNDCHEK plasterboard.
(c) 120 Soundscreen™ 3.0 batts 41/35 41/35 42/36

(a) 165 Gold Batts™ 3.0 47/41 47/41 48/42

• 2 x 10mm GYPROCK
–/–/– CSR 951 (b) 215 Gold Batts™ 4.0 47/42 48/42 50/43
SOUNDCHEK plasterboard.
(c) 120 Soundscreen™ 3.0 batts 47/41 47/41 48/42

(a) 165 Gold Batts™ 3.0 38/33 38/33 40/34

• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
–/–/– CSR 952 (b) 215 Gold Batts™ 4.0 39/35 39/34 41/36
Plasterboard CD.
(c) 120 Soundscreen™ 3.0 batts 38/33 38/33 40/34

(a) 165 Gold Batts™ 3.0 42/37 42/37 44/38

• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
–/–/– CSR 953 (b) 215 Gold Batts™ 4.0 43/39 43/38 45/40
SOUNDCHEK plasterboard.
(c) 120 Soundscreen™ 3.0 batts 42/37 42/37 44/38

60/60/60 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK (a) 165 Gold Batts™ 3.0 44/39 44/39 46/40
+RISF 60 FYRCHEK (against frame).
minutes
CSR 870 (b) 215 Gold Batts™ 4.0 45/40 45/40 47/41
• 1 x 16mm GYPROCK
FCO 964 FYRCHEK plasterboard. (c) 120 Soundscreen™ 3.0 batts 44/39 44/39 46/40

90/90/90 (a) 165 Gold Batts™ 3.0 45/40 45/40 47/41

+RISF 60 • 2 x 16mm GYPROCK
CSR 871 (b) 215 Gold Batts™ 4.0 46/41 46/41 48/42
minutes FYRCHEK plasterboard.
FCO 1373 (c) 120 Soundscreen™ 3.0 batts 45/40 45/40 47/41

120/120/120 (a) 165 Gold Batts™ 3.0 48/43 48/43 50/44

+RISF 60 • 3 x 16mm GYPROCK
CSR 955 (b) 215 Gold Batts™ 4.0 49/44 49/44 51/45
minutes FYRCHEK plasterboard.
FCO 1373 (c) 120 Soundscreen™ 3.0 batts 48/43 48/43 50/44

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Roof/Ceiling Systems RISF = Resistance to Incipient Spread of Fire

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 876 shown) ACOUSTIC

OPINION

PKA–056

• A pitched tiled roof with or without 350g/m2 sarking.

OR
A steel sheet roof with minimum Bradford Anticon 55
insulation over battens.
• Ceiling Joists or Trusses.
• RONDO Furring Channel.
• Cavity infill as per system table.
• Ceiling lining as per system table, fixed to furring channel.

Steel Roofing Tiled Roofing Tiled Roofing

FRL SYSTEM with Anticon without Sarking with Sarking
CEILING LININGS CAVITY INFILL (Refer to Section A)
Report/Opinion Nº
Rw / Rw+Ctr

(a) 165 Gold Batts™ 3.0 37/32 37/32 39/33

• 1 x 10mm GYPROCK
–/–/– CSR 862 (b) 215 Gold Batts™ 4.0 38/34 38/33 40/35
Plasterboard CD.
(c) 120 Soundscreen™ 3.0 batts 37/32 37/32 39/33

(a) 165 Gold Batts™ 3.0 43/37 43/37 44/38

• 1 x 10mm GYPROCK
–/–/– CSR 863 (b) 215 Gold Batts™ 4.0 43/38 44/38 46/39
SOUNDCHEK plasterboard.
(c) 120 Soundscreen™ 3.0 batts 43/37 43/37 44/38

(a) 165 Gold Batts™ 3.0 44/39 44/39 46/40

• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
–/–/– CSR 864 (b) 215 Gold Batts™ 4.0 45/41 45/40 47/42
SOUNDCHEK plasterboard.
(c) 120 Soundscreen™ 3.0 batts 44/39 44/39 46/40

• 1 x 6mm Cemintel™ (a) 165 Gold Batts™ 3.0 40/35 40/35 42/36
Wallboard.
–/–/– CSR 868 (b) 215 Gold Batts™ 4.0 41/37 41/36 43/38
(Furring at 450mm max.
centres). (c) 120 Soundscreen™ 3.0 batts 40/35 40/35 42/36

60/60/60 (a) 165 Gold Batts™ 3.0 41/36 41/35 43/37

+RISF 30 • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK
CSR 874 (b) 215 Gold Batts™ 4.0 42/37 42/37 44/38
minutes FYRCHEK plasterboard.
FCO 1373 (c) 120 Soundscreen™ 3.0 batts 41/36 41/35 43/37

60/60/60 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK (a) 165 Gold Batts™ 3.0 46/41 46/41 48/42
+RISF 60 FYRCHEK (against frame).
minutes
CSR 875 (b) 215 Gold Batts™ 4.0 47/42 47/42 49/43
• 1 x 16mm GYPROCK
FCO 964 FYRCHEK plasterboard. (c) 120 Soundscreen™ 3.0 batts 46/41 46/41 48/42

90/90/90 (a) 165 Gold Batts™ 3.0 47/42 47/42 49/43

+RISF 60 • 2 x 16mm GYPROCK
CSR 876 (b) 215 Gold Batts™ 4.0 48/43 48/43 50/44
minutes FYRCHEK plasterboard.
FCO 1373 (c) 120 Soundscreen™ 3.0 batts 47/42 47/42 49/43

120/120/120 (a) 165 Gold Batts™ 3.0 50/45 50/45 52/46

+RISF 60 • 3 x 16mm GYPROCK
CSR 867 (b) 215 Gold Batts™ 4.0 51/46 51/46 53/47
minutes FYRCHEK plasterboard.
FCO 1373 (c) 120 Soundscreen™ 3.0 batts 50/45 50/45 52/46

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Roof/Ceiling Systems RISF = Resistance to Incipient Spread of Fire

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 858 shown) ACOUSTIC

OPINION

PKA–056

• A pitched tiled roof with or without 350g/m2 sarking.

OR
A steel sheet roof with minimum Bradford Anticon 55
insulation over battens.
• Ceiling Joists or Trusses.
• RONDO Furring Channel clipped to Gyprock® Resilient
Mounts.
• Cavity infill as per system table.
• Ceiling lining as per system table, fixed to furring channel.

Steel Roofing Tiled Roofing Tiled Roofing

FRL SYSTEM with Anticon without Sarking with Sarking
CEILING LININGS CAVITY INFILL (Refer to Section A)
Report/Opinion Nº
Rw / Rw+Ctr

(a) 165 Gold Batts™ 3.0 45/39 45/39 46/40

• 1 x 10mm GYPROCK
–/–/– CSR 851 (b) 215 Gold Batts™ 4.0 45/40 46/40 48/41
SOUNDCHEK plasterboard.
(c) 120 Soundscreen™ 3.0 batts 45/39 45/39 46/40

(a) 165 Gold Batts™ 3.0 51/45 51/45 52/46

• 2 x 10mm GYPROCK
–/–/– CSR 852 (b) 215 Gold Batts™ 4.0 51/46 52/46 54/47
SOUNDCHEK plasterboard.
(c) 120 Soundscreen™ 3.0 batts 51/45 51/45 52/46

(a) 165 Gold Batts™ 3.0 46/41 46/41 48/42

• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
–/–/– CSR 853 (b) 215 Gold Batts™ 4.0 47/43 47/42 49/44
SOUNDCHEK plasterboard.
(c) 120 Soundscreen™ 3.0 batts 46/41 46/41 48/42

60/60/60 (a) 165 Gold Batts™ 3.0 43/38 43/38 45/39

+RISF 30 • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK
CSR 856 (b) 215 Gold Batts™ 4.0 44/39 44/39 46/40
minutes FYRCHEK plasterboard.
FCO 1373 (c) 120 Soundscreen™ 3.0 batts 43/38 43/38 45/39
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK
60/60/60 (a) 165 Gold Batts™ 3.0 48/43 48/43 50/44
FYRCHEK plasterboard
+RISF 60 (against frame).
minutes
CSR 857 (b) 215 Gold Batts™ 4.0 49/44 49/44 51/45
FCO 964 • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK
(c) 120 Soundscreen™ 3.0 batts 48/43 48/43 50/44
FYRCHEK plasterboard.

90/90/90 (a) 165 Gold Batts™ 3.0 49/44 49/44 51/45

+RISF 60 • 2 x 16mm GYPROCK
CSR 858 (b) 215 Gold Batts™ 4.0 50/45 50/45 52/46
minutes FYRCHEK plasterboard.
FCO 1373 (c) 120 Soundscreen™ 3.0 batts 49/44 49/44 51/45

120/120/120 (a) 165 Gold Batts™ 3.0 52/47 52/47 54/48

+RISF 60 • 3 x 16mm GYPROCK
CSR 859 (b) 215 Gold Batts™ 4.0 53/48 53/48 55/49
minutes FYRCHEK plasterboard.
FCO 1373 (c) 120 Soundscreen™ 3.0 batts 52/47 52/47 54/48

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Roof/Ceiling Systems RISF = Resistance to Incipient Spread of Fire

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 891 shown) ACOUSTIC

OPINION

PKA–056

• Steel sheet roof

• Bradford Anticon 55 over timber or steel purlins.
• RONDO Suspended Ceiling System.
• Cavity infill as per system table.
• Ceiling lining as per system table, fixed to furring channel.

FRL SYSTEM
CEILING LININGS CAVITY INFILL (Refer to Section A) Rw / Rw+Ctr
Report/Opinion Nº

• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK (a) 140 Gold Batts™ 2.5 44/34

–/–/– CSR 891
Plasterboard CD. (b) 120 Soundscreen™ 3.0 batts 44/34

60/60/60
• 1 x 16mm GYPROCK (a) 140 Gold Batts™ 2.5 44/35
+RISF 30
CSR 892
minutes FYRCHEK plasterboard. (b) 120 Soundscreen™ 3.0 batts 44/35
FCO 1373

60/60/60 • 1 x 13mm GYPROCK

FYRCHEK (against frame). (a) 140 Gold Batts™ 2.5 49/40
+RISF 60
minutes
CSR 893
• 1 x 16mm GYPROCK (b) 120 Soundscreen™ 3.0 batts 49/40
FCO 964 FYRCHEK plasterboard.
120/120/120
• 3 x 16mm GYPROCK (a) 140 Gold Batts™ 2.5 53/44
+RISF 60
CSR 894
minutes FYRCHEK plasterboard. (b) 120 Soundscreen™ 3.0 batts 53/44
FCO 1373

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 860 shown) ACOUSTIC

OPINION

PKA–056

• Steel sheet roof

• Bradford Anticon 55 over timber or steel purlins.
• RONDO Suspended Ceiling System with Gyprock®
Resilient Mounts.
• Cavity infill as per system table.
• Ceiling lining as per system table, fixed to furring channel.

FRL SYSTEM
CEILING LININGS CAVITY INFILL (Refer to Section A) Rw / Rw+Ctr
Report/Opinion Nº

• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK (a) 140 Gold Batts™ 2.5 46/36

–/–/– CSR 860
Plasterboard CD. (b) 120 Soundscreen™ 3.0 batts 46/36

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Roof/Ceiling Systems
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 865a shown)) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA–056
• A low slope metal roof.
• 150mm Timber or Steel Purlins.
• RONDO Furring Channel fixed to purlin with fixing clips
(Nº226).
• Cavity infill as per system table.
• Ceiling lining as per system table, fixed to furring channel.

FRL SYSTEM
CEILING LININGS CAVITY INFILL (Refer to Section A) Rw / Rw+Ctr
Report/Opinion Nº
(a) Nil 39/32
• 1 x 10mm GYPROCK
–/–/– CSR 877 (b) 165 Gold Batts™ 3.0 47/38
SOUNDCHEK plasterboard.
(c) 120 Soundscreen™ 3.0 batts 46/37

60/60/60 (a) Nil 39/32

+RISF 30 • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK
CSR 878 (b) 165 Gold Batts™ 3.0 47/38
minutes FYRCHEK plasterboard.
FCO 1373 (c) 120 Soundscreen™ 3.0 batts 46/37

90/90/90 (a) Nil 45/38

+RISF 60 • 2 x 16mm GYPROCK
CSR 865 (b) 165 Gold Batts™ 3.0 53/44
minutes FYRCHEK plasterboard.
FCO 1373 (c) 120 Soundscreen™ 3.0 batts 52/43

120/120/120 (a) Nil 47/40

+RISF 60 • 3 x 16mm GYPROCK
CSR 866 (b) 165 Gold Batts™ 3.0 55/46
minutes FYRCHEK plasterboard.
FCO 1373 (c) 120 Soundscreen™ 3.0 batts 54/45

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Ceiling Fire Rated from Above
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 983a shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA–052

• Ceiling lining as per system table, fixed to framing.

• Steel framing maximum 1.6 BMT.
• Minimum cavity depth 150mm.
• Cavity infill as per system table.
• Ceiling lining as per system table, fixed to framing.

FRL SYSTEM
CEILING LININGS CAVITY INFILL (Refer to Section A) Rw / Rw+Ctr
Report/Opinion Nº
ABOVE (a) Nil 38/31
60/60/60
from top • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK.
CSR 981 (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 42/33
only BELOW
FAR 2358 • 1 x 10mm GYPROCK Plasterboard CD. (c) 90 Gold Batts™ 2.0 45/36

ABOVE
60/60/60
from top • 2 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK.
CSR 982 (a) Nil 33/30
only BELOW
FAR 2358 • Nil.
ABOVE
120/120/120
• 2 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK. (a) Nil 44/37
from top
CSR 983
only BELOW (b) 75 Glasswool Partition batts – 14kg/m3 50/41
FAR 2358 • 1 x 10mm GYPROCK Plasterboard CD.
ABOVE
90/90/90
from top • 3 x 13mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK.
CSR 986 (a) Nil 36/33
only BELOW
FAR 2358 • Nil.
ABOVE
120/120/120
from top • 3 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK.
CSR 985 (a) Nil 36/33
only BELOW
FAR 2358 • Nil.

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Ceilings Fire Rated from Above and/or Below
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 992a shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA–052
• Ceiling lining as per system table, fixed to framing.
• Steel framing maximum 1.6mm BMT.
• Minimum cavity depth 150mm.
• Cavity infill as per system table.
• Ceiling lining as per system table, fixed to framing.

FRL SYSTEM
CEILING LININGS CAVITY INFILL (Refer to Section A) Rw / Rw+Ctr
Report/Opinion Nº
ABOVE & BELOW (a) Nil 41/35
60/60/60 CSR 994 • 1 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK
FAR 2358
plasterboard. (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 45/37

90/90/90
from below
ABOVE & BELOW (a) Nil 47/41
120/120/120
from above CSR 992 • 2 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK
+RISF 60 plasterboard. (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 51/43
minutes
FAR 2358

ABOVE

120/120/120 • 2 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK (a) Nil 49/43

+RISF 60 plasterboard.
minutes
CSR 993
BELOW
FAR 2358 (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 53/45
• 3 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK
plasterboard.

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR 995a shown) ACOUSTIC

OPINION

PKA–052

• Shaftwall C-H studs at 600mm maximum centres.

• Lining to top side as per system table, in framing.
• Cavity infill as per system table.
• Ceiling lining as per system table, fixed to framing.

FRL SYSTEM CAVITY INFILL (Refer to Section A) Rw / Rw+Ctr

CEILING LININGS
Report/Opinion Nº STUD DEPTH 64 102
ABOVE
60/60/60 (a) Nil 38/31 42/35
from top • 1 x 25mm GYPROCK SHAFT LINER PANEL.
CSR 987
only BELOW
FAR 2358
(b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 43/34 47/38
• 1 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK plasterboard.
ABOVE
90/90/90 (a) Nil 41/34 46/40
+RISF 60 • 1 x 25mm GYPROCK SHAFT LINER PANEL.
minutes
CSR 995
BELOW
FAR 2358 (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 46/37 51/43
• 2 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK plasterboard.
ABOVE
120/120/120 (a) Nil 44/37 48/42
+RISF 60 • 1 x 25mm GYPROCK SHAFT LINER PANEL.
minutes
CSR 997
BELOW
FAR 2358 (b) 50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 49/40 53/45
• 3 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK plasterboard.

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Acoustic Tile Ceiling Systems
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT ACOUSTIC
OPINION
OR
TEST

• Rondo Duo suspended ceiling system with appropriate Refer to

acoustic ceiling tiles. CSR Fricker
OR
• Fricker Easy Access System® with appropriate acoustic
ceiling tiles
OR
• Plasterboard ceiling or timber battens with
Ecophon Focus F acoustic ceiling tiles.

System CSR 890 with Material & CAC Recycled Ceiling System*
NRC LR Edge Details
Acoustic Ceiling Tile Options Thickness (db) Content TWE TWA OWE FC
Mineral Fibre
Fine Fissured 0.55 33-35 0.83 Square, Tegular 52-62% •
16mm
Mineral Fibre
Vantage 10™ & Directional Fissured 0.55 33-35 0.82 Square, Tegular 52-62% •
16mm
Mineral Fibre
Sand Micro™ 0.50 35 0.87 Square, Tegular 52-62% •
16mm
Mineral Fibre
Symphony® m 0.70 35 0.89 Square, Tegular 82-88% •
19mm
Mineral Fibre Square, Tegular,
Solaton #’s 723, 627, 721 0.60 37-40 0.91 85% • • • •
15mm Kerfed, Shiplap
Mineral Fibre Square, Tegular,
Solaton #’s 611 & 616 0.55 37-40 0.91 85% • • • •
15mm Kerfed, Shiplap
Mineral Fibre Square, Tegular,
Solaton #’s 615 & 725 0.50 37-40 0.91 85% • • • •
15mm Kerfed, Shiplap
Mineral Fibre Square, Tegular,
Solaton Nashiji Extra White 0.70 31 0.90 85% • • •
15mm Kerfed, Shiplap
Mineral Fibre Square, Tegular,
Solaton Nashiji High Acoustical 0.80 31 0.90 85% • • •
19mm Kerfed, Shiplap
Glass Wool 21 (A)
Ecophon Focus™ A & E 0.85 0.84 Square, Tegular 70% •
20mm 23 (E)
Glass Wool
Ecophon Focus™ D 0.85 25 0.84 Shiplap 70% •
20mm
Glass Wool
Ecophon Focus™ F 0.85 NA 0.84 Shiplap (F) 70% •
20mm
Perforated Plasterboard (with Bradford Plasterboard
0.49 NA NA Square NA •
Anticon 55, foil face up) 13mm
Perforated Metal Pan (1820 perf with Steel
0.70 13 0.68 Square, Tegular 25% • • • •
black fleece backing) 0.7mm
Perforated Metal Pan (1820 perf with Steel
0.85 30 0.68 Square, Tegular 25% • • • •
18mm x 80kg/m3 insulation) 0.7mm
* Key to Systems: TWE = Two Way Exposed, TWA = Two Way Access, OWE = One Way Exposed, FC = Fully Concealed
NOTE: Custom tile options, metal pan perforations and module sizes are available. Please contact CSR Fricker Ceiling Systems’ National
Technical Advice Centre on 1300 374 253 for further information or detailed technical data sheets on individual products.
Solaton products offer an optional patented Enet™ feature. Enet™ improves the performance of wireless local area networks.

CEILING TILE EDGE DETAILS

Square Tegular Kerfed Shiplap Shiplap (F)

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FIG E3: INSTALLATION DETAIL – SINGLE LAYER – ADHESIVE & NAIL/SCREW FIXING

For 1350mm width sheets, hold Adhesive Daubs

sheet with temporary fastener NON FIRE RATED
Timber or steel through block at every second joist
framing until adhesive sets
Fixing Specifications
Fasteners Refer to Section ‘A’
Adhesive Gyprock Stud Adhesive
Location Fixing & Spacing
Field Adhesive Daubs at
230mm 230mm max. centres
max. Sheet and 200mm min. from
centres Width fastener points
900mm 2 daubs
1200mm 4 daubs
2 Nails 50 to 1350mm 4 daubs
75mm apart Recessed Nail/screw fix at each
or 1 screw 200mm
min. cts Joints frame member
Centreline 2 nails at 50 to 75mm
200mm of apart or 1 screw at each
min. cts Sheet frame member
Butt Joint within 50mm of
300mm max. Joints centre line between
for cornice finish between framing and adhesive fix
150mm max. framing back-block
for set finish
Nail fix at 150mm or
Butt screw fix at 200mm
For Level of Finish 4 and Joints on max. centres
5, where Butt Jointing is framing
unavoidable, joint centrally Openings Nail fix at 150mm or
between members and screw fix at 200mm
back-block. max. centres.
Nail at 150mm Sheet For cornice finish, fasten
or screw at 200mm max. Ends at 300mm max. cts.
Where permitted, Butt Joint on For set finish, fasten at
member (Levels of Finish 0 to 3) 150mm max. centres

Offset butt joints in

adjoining sheets by
600mm minimum

FIG E4: INSTALLATION DETAIL – TWO LAYER – ADHESIVE & SCREW FIXING
NON FIRE RATED
Timber or Steel Framing Fixing Specifications
at 600mm max. centres 1st Layer Refer to Section ‘A’
Screws Gyprock Stud Adhesive
2nd Layer
Fasteners Refer to Section ‘A’
Adhesive Gyprock Stud Adhesive
200mm max. 1st Layer Fixing & Spacing
Body Screw fix to each
Sheet framing member at
230mm 300mm max. centres
max. Width
900mm 4 screws equally spaced
1200mm 5 screws equally spaced
1350mm 6 screws equally spaced
300mm Butt Joints Screw fix at 200mm
max. on framing max. centres
Sheet Screw fix at 300mm
Ends & max. centres
Openings
300mm max. 2nd Layer Fixing & Spacing
for cornice finish 200mm min. Body Adhesive Daubs at
150mm max. 230mm max. centres
for set finish 230mm max. Sheet and 200mm min. from
Width fastener points
200mm min.
Adhesive 900mm 2 daubs
Daubs 1200mm 4 daubs
1350mm 4 daubs
Recessed Screw fix at each
Temporary block Joints frame member
For Levels of Finish 0 to Centreline Screw fix at each frame
3, Butt Joint on member of Sheet member
and screw fix at 200mm
max. centres Butt Joints Screw fix at 200mm
on framing max. centres
For Level of Finish 4 and 5,
where Butt Jointing is Butt Joints Laminating screws at
unavoidable, joint centrally Begin 1st layer between 200mm max. centres
between members, fix with Butt Joints in 1st with a half framing
laminating screws at 200mm layer may be on width sheet Openings Screws at 200mm max.
same member centres
Offset Butt Joints in 2nd
layer 600mm min. in Begin 2nd layer with a full width sheet Sheet For cornice finish, screw
adjoining sheets and and offset recessed joint 300mm Ends fix at 300mm max. cts.
between layers minimum between 1st and 2nd layer For set finish, screw fix
at 150mm max. centres

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FIG E5: INSTALLATION DETAIL – SINGLE LAYER – SCREW FIXING

NON FIRE RATED

Practical
minimum 150mm Fixing Specifications
Structural support Screws Refer to Section ‘A’
of timber, steel or
concrete Location Fixing & Spacing
Recessed Screw fix to each frame
Joints at 10 to 16mm from
& Body sheet edges and at
Sheet 300mm max. centres
Width between.
900mm 4 screws equally spaced
Suspended Grid at 1200mm 5 screws equally spaced
600mm maximum 1350mm 6 screws equally spaced
centres Butt Joints Joint within 50mm of
between centre line between
300mm max. for cornice finish 300mm framing framing. Back-block
150mm max. for set finish max. and fix with laminating
screws at 200mm max.
centres.
Butt Joints Screw fix at 200mm
on framing max. centres
Openings Screw fix at 200mm
max. centres
200mm max.
Sheet For cornice finish, screw
Ends fix at 300mm max. cts.
For set finish, screw fix
For Level of Finish 4 and at 150mm max. centres
5, where Butt Jointing is
unavoidable, support
plasterboard with additional
framing (Refer to FIG. 13)

200mm max.
Where permitted, Butt Joint
on member and screw fix at
200mm max. centres
(Levels of Finish 0 to 3)

Offset butt joints in

adjoining sheets by
600mm minimum

FIG E6: INSTALLATION DETAIL – PERFORATED PLASTERBOARD SHEETS

Framing at 600mm centres

NON FIRE RATED

25mm GYPROCK screws Fixing Specifications
at 300mm centres
Screws Refer to Section ‘A’
Location Fixing & Spacing
At butt joints, screw at
200mm centres opposed Recessed Screw fix to each frame
Joints & at 10 to 16mm from
Body sheet edges and at
300mm max. centres
between
Butt Joints Screw fix at 200mm
on framing max. centres
Sheet Screw fix at 200mm
Ends max. centres
Openings Screw fix at 200mm
max. centres

Staggered butt joints

GYPROCK Perforated Plasterboard

(perforations not shown)
Border of standard GYPROCK plasterboard
or finish with wall angle trim

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FIG E7: INSTALLATION DETAIL – ONE OR TWO LAYER – NAIL OR SCREW FIXING –
FOR SYSTEMS WITH LINING ABOVE OR BELOW FRAMING

Refer to system
specifications
FIRE RATED
Fixing Specifications
Fasteners Refer to Section ‘A’
Location Fixing & Spacing
Body of Fasten to each framing
Sheet member at 10 to 16mm
1st & 2nd from sheet edges and
200mm Layer at 200mm maximum
max. centres
Butt Butt Joint on framing
150mm Joints and fasten at 150mm
max. 1st layer max. centres
Butt Framing at 450mm max.
Joints spacing – Butt Joint on
2nd layer framing and fasten at
150mm max. centres (or
as detailed for 600mm
frame spacing).
For framing at 600mm 200mm max. Framing at 600mm max.
max. centres, Butt Joints spacing – Butt Joint
in 2nd layer must be 150/200mm max. within 50mm of centre
centred between framing line between framing
members and fix to 1st layer with
For framing at 450mm centres, Laminating Screws at
Butt Joints in 2nd layer may be on or 200mm max. centres
centrally between framing members Openings Fasten at
150mm max. centres
Butt Joints in 2nd layer must be offset Sheet Cornice finish – Fasten
600mm minimum in adjoining sheets and Ends at 200mm max. centres
between layers Set finish – Fasten at
150mm max. centres
Begin 1st
Butt Joints in 1st layer with half NOTE: Single layer systems to be
Perimeter track/angle fixed as per 2nd layer, Butt joints
required in fire rated layer may be on width sheet
same member between framing are to be fully back
ceiling systems (refer blocked and fixed with laminating
to Perimeter Framing screws.
& Caulking) Begin 2nd layer with full width sheet
and offset recessed joint 300mm
minimum between 1st and 2nd layer

FIG E8: INSTALLATION DETAIL – THREE LAYER FIXING TO STEEL OR TIMBER FRAMING – NAIL OR SCREW FIXING

Suspended Grid, Steel

Framing or Timber Framing at FIRE RATED
600mm maximum centres
Fixing Specifications
Fasteners Refer to Section ‘A’
Location Fixing & Spacing
Body of Fasten to each framing
Sheet member at
All Layers 10 to 16mm from sheet
edges and at 200mm
max. centres
Butt Butt Joint on framing
Joints and fasten at 150mm
1st & 2nd max. centres
150mm 200mm max. Layers
max.
150mm Butt Butt Joint within
150/200mm max. max. Joints 50mm of centre line
3rd layer between framing and
fix to previous layer with
Laminating Screws at
200mm max. centres
Sheet Cornice finish, fasten at
Ends 200mm max. centres
1st and 2nd layer Set finish, fasten at
Butt Joints on 150mm max. centres
framing members,
offset 600mm minimum Openings Fasten at
between layers 150mm max. centres
Butt Joints in 3rd layer
must be placed centrally
between framing, offset
600mm minimum in adjoining 200mm
sheets and from previous layers max.

Perimeter track/angle
required in fire rated
ceiling systems (refer Begin 1st layer with 400mm width sheet
to Perimeter Framing Begin 2nd layer with 800mm width sheet
& Caulking) Begin 3rd layer with full width sheet

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FIG E9: INSTALLATION DETAIL – PLASTERBOARD FIXING TO STEEL FRAMING –
FIRE RATED FROM ABOVE AND/OR BELOW

FIRE RATED
Top Layers Fixing Specifications
Fasteners Refer to Section ‘A’
300mm Location Fixing & Spacing
max.
Body of Fix to upper framing at
150mm 200mm Sheet max. 300 centres.
max. max. All Layers Fix lower framing
through to upper
framing at 200mm max.
centres
150mm Butt Fix to upper framing at
max. Joints 300mm max. centres.
Fix lower framing
through to upper
framing at 150mm max.
centres
Sheet Fix at 150mm max.
Ends centres

150mm 150mm
max. 200mm max.
max.
FIRE RATED
Bottom Layers
Fixing Specifications
Fasteners Refer to Section ‘A’
Location Fixing & Spacing
Body of Fasten to each framing
Sheet member at 10 to 16mm
from sheet edges and at
200mm max. centres.
Sheet
Width
1200mm 7 fasteners equally spaced
1350mm 8 fasteners equally spaced
Butt Framing at 450mm max.
Joints spacing – Butt Joint on
framing and fasten at
150mm max. centres.
OR
Framing at 600mm max.
spacing – Butt Joint
within 50mm of centre
line between framing.
Fully backblock and fix
with laminating Screws
at 200mm max. centres
Openings Fasten at
150mm max. centres
Sheet Cornice finish – Fasten
Ends at 200mm max. centres
Set finish – Fasten at
150mm max. centres

SUITABLE FOR:

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FIG E10: TYPICAL INSTALLATION DETAIL – RONDO DUO EXPOSED GRID SUSPENDED CEILING SYSTEM

Practical
minimum 150mm Wall
Angle
Trim

1200mm
max. between
suspension points
Main
300mm Runner

Cross Runner Tile Hold Down Clip

Nº703 (optional)

600mm
300mm
GYPROCK plasterboard tile
1200 x 600 x 13mm
(nominal)
1200mm

600mm

Main Runner
Duo 1/Duo 3
Cross Runner
Duo 2/Duo 4

FIG E11: TYPICAL INSTALLATION DETAIL – FRICKER EASY ACCESS SYSTEM® WITH ACOUSTIC CEILING TILES
Fricker Suspension Clip
and 5mm hanging rod
staggered at 1200mm
centres

Fricker Top Hat Cross

Runner every third tile

Modules of
1000 x 1000mm to
1500 x 1500mm

Tiles can be
rotated 90° in
modules

Fricker Ceiling Tile

Fricker Top Hat
Main Runner

Fricker hidden C splines

(back-to-back) not fixed
to system

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Section F
Services Systems

Contents
Introduction F2
Fire Resistance F2
Acoustic Performance F2
Framing & Lining F3
Components F3
System Specifications
Services Systems with Timber
Framing – Rw + Ctr F4
Services Systems with Steel
Framing – Rw + Ctr F5
Services Systems with Timber
Framing – Rw F6
Services Systems with Steel
Framing – Rw F7
Services Systems with Cavity –
Timber or Steel Framing
– Rw/Rw + Ctr F8
Acoustic Separation between
Habitable Room and Waste Pipe
– Rw F8

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Introduction
Gyprock® Services Systems are ducts, risers, bulkheads
and ceilings that provide protection from noise generated by
building services. These services include water supply pipes,
waste and storm water pipes, and air conditioning ducts.
The BCA has deemed to satisfy performance requirements
that vary depending on the room use adjacent to the service,
and there are some state variations. The requirements are
Rw + Ctr = 25 to a kitchen or non-habitable room, and
Rw + Ctr = 40 for habitable rooms other than kitchens. The
state variations are for Rw = 30 and Rw = 45 for the same
respective room types.
For services located within separating walls, refer to
Section ‘Z’ for details and performance information.
Fire Resistance
The services systems in this section have no Fire Resistance
Level. They may be used in conjunction with fire rated
wall and ceiling systems selected from elsewhere in this
manual.
FIG F1: FLOOR/CEILING OR ROOF/CEILING WITH DOWNLIGHTS
Bradford Glasswool
batts
Maximum
number of
downlights as
per system
specification
F2
Acoustic
Performance
The acoustic transmission performance of the services
systems is dependent on the type of support framing. In
some systems, higher ratings can be achieved with timber
framing compared to light steel framing. In cavity systems,
this does not apply.
Services systems used as bulkheads or ceilings may
incorporate downlights. The distribution of downlights in
a services system is specified as the maximum number
permitted in a 5m 2 area. The lights shall be evenly
distributed and no closer than 900mm apart. Where higher
concentrations of lights are required, an acoustic engineer
should be consulted.
Penetrations for downlights must be neat and tight to the
fitting. No additional sealing is required. Ensure insulation
material is kept clear of fittings and that transformers are
supported separately from the plasterboard lining.
The installation of exhaust grilles and ducting may reduce the
performance of the systems. The building designer should
contact the exhaust system manufacturer for performance
details.
Similarly, access panels might be required. Contact the panel
manufacturer for suitable products.
Lagging of pipes or ducts is specified in some services
systems. Lagging must provide complete coverage for the
full extent of the pipe or duct.
Locally remove
insulation
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Framing &
Lining
Framing shown in the system layout is indicative only. The
designer should ensure that framing elements are suitable for
the application. For systems specified with timber framing,
linings must be fixed directly to solid timber joists or studs of
minimum dimension 70 x 35mm that are spaced at 600mm
maximum centres. For all other framing construction, select
services systems that are specified for steel framing.
Except for fire grade plasterboard, fixing to framing may be
fastener only or combination fastener/adhesive. Refer to the
Gyprock® Residential Installation Guide, NºGYP547 and
Cemintel™ Wet Area Lining Systems, NºFC101 for detailed
fixing, jointing and finishing information.
It should be noted that for all systems, jointing and finishing
is only required for the outer layer.
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Components
Refer to Section ‘A’ of this manual for detailed information on
CSR Gyprock plasterboard and Cemintel™ lining products,
jointing compounds, and fastener specifications.
CSR GFC recommends steel components manufactured
by Rondo Building Services Pty Ltd. Additional information
on the steel components can be obtained from the Rondo
Building Services Pty Ltd, telephone 1300 367 663.
Downlights may be of any non-gimbal type suitable for a
circular cut-out of up to 80mm diameter. Lights weighing
more than 250g must be supported separately from the
plasterboard lining.
Acoustilag 45 ™ consists of 25mm Bradford glasswool
bonded to 4.5kg/m2 loaded vinyl. The glasswool side is to
be installed facing the service pipe or duct.
Lagging is to completely cover the service duct or pipe. Remove
a 50mm wide strip of glasswool and overlap at joints. Tape with
a quality aluminium tape.
FIG F2: FIRE RATED REGAL HALOGEN DOWNLIGHT
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Services Systems with Timber Framing – Rw + Ctr

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR SS01 shown) ACOUSTIC

OPINION

PKA–058

• Timber studs or joists (min. 70 x 35mm) with direct fixed

lining as per system table.

• Cavity insulation:
Walls – 75mm Bradford Glasswool Partition batts –
11kg/m3.
Ceilings – 90mm Bradford Gold Batt™ R2.0 wall batts
(minimum 1200mm each side of pipe or
duct).

• Pipe with Bradford Acoustilag™ 45 as per system table.

Maximum Nº
Insulation
System Nº Linings Pipe Lagging Downlights Rw + Ctr
(Refer to System Specification)
per 5m2

• 1 x 10mm GYPROCK 75 Partition batts/90 Gold Batts™ Nil 5 26

CSR SS44
AQUACHEK plasterboard. 75 Partition batts/90 Gold Batts™ Bradford Acoustilag™ 45 5 40

• 1 x 6mm Cemintel™ 75 Partition batts/90 Gold Batts™ Nil 0 30

CSR SS45
Wallboard. 75 Partition batts/90 Gold Batts™ Bradford Acoustilag™ 45 5 42

• 1 x 10mm GYPROCK Nil Nil 0 25

CSR SS01
SOUNDCHEK plasterboard. 75 Partition batts/90 Gold Batts™ Nil 5 28

• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK 75 Partition batts/90 Gold Batts™ Nil 5 28

CSR SS02
plasterboard CD. 75 Partition batts/90 Gold Batts™ Bradford Acoustilag™ 45 5 42

• 2 x 10mm GYPROCK Nil Nil 0 26

CSR SS04
plasterboard CD. 75 Partition batts/90 Gold Batts™ Bradford Acoustilag™ 45 5 43

• 2 x 16mm GYPROCK Nil Nil 0 31

CSR SS46
FYRCHEK plasterboard. Nil Bradford Acoustilag™ 45 0 45

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Services Systems with Steel Framing – Rw + Ctr

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR SS10 shown) ACOUSTIC

OPINION

PKA–058

• Steel studs, joists or furring channels with direct fixed

lining as per system table.

• Cavity insulation:
Walls – 75mm Bradford Glasswool Partition batts –
11kg/m3.
Ceilings – 90mm Bradford Gold Batt™ R2.0 wall batts
(minimum 1200mm each side of pipe or
duct).

• Pipe with Bradford Acoustilag™ 45 as per system table.

Maximum Nº
Insulation
System Nº Linings Pipe Lagging Downlights Rw + Ctr
(Refer to System Specification)
per 5m2

• 1 x 10mm GYPROCK 75 Partition batts/90 Gold Batts™ Nil 0 25

CSR SS08
AQUACHEK plasterboard. 75 Partition batts/90 Gold Batts™ Bradford Acoustilag™ 45 5 38

• 1 x 6mm Cemintel™ 75 Partition batts/90 Gold Batts™ Nil 5 27

CSR SS09
Wallboard. 75 Partition batts/90 Gold Batts™ Bradford Acoustilag™ 45 5 41

• 1 x 10mm GYPROCK 75 Partition batts/90 Gold Batts™ Nil 5 27

CSR SS10
SOUNDCHEK plasterboard. 75 Partition batts/90 Gold Batts™ Bradford Acoustilag™ 45 5 41

• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK 75 Partition batts/90 Gold Batts™ Nil 5 26

CSR SS11
plasterboard CD. 75 Partition batts/90 Gold Batts™ Bradford Acoustilag™ 45 5 40

• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK Nil Nil 0 27

CSR SS12
SOUNDCHEK plasterboard. 75 Partition batts/90 Gold Batts™ Bradford Acoustilag™ 45 5 43

• 2 x 10mm GYPROCK Nil Nil 0 25

CSR SS13
plasterboard CD. 75 Partition batts/90 Gold Batts™ Bradford Acoustilag™ 45 5 42

• 2 x 16mm GYPROCK Nil Nil 0 31

CSR SS17
FYRCHEK plasterboard. 75 Partition batts/90 Gold Batts™ Bradford Acoustilag™ 45 5 44

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SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR SS21 shown) ACOUSTIC

OPINION

PKA–058

• Timber studs or joists (min. 70 x 35mm) with direct fixed

lining as per system table.

• Cavity insulation:
Walls – 75mm Bradford Glasswool Partition batts –
11kg/m3.
Ceilings – 90mm Bradford Gold Batt™ R2.0 wall batts
(minimum 1200mm each side of pipe or
duct).

• Pipe with Bradford Acoustilag™ 45 as per system table.

Maximum Nº
Insulation
System Nº Linings Pipe Lagging Downlights Rw
(Refer to System Specification)
per 5m2

• 1 x 10mm GYPROCK 75 Partition batts/90 Gold Batts™ Nil 3 30

CSR SS20
AQUACHEK plasterboard. 75 Partition batts/90 Gold Batts™ Bradford Acoustilag™ 45 5 50

• 1 x 6mm Cemintel™ 75 Partition batts/90 Gold Batts™ Nil 5 31

CSR SS18
Wallboard. 75 Partition batts/90 Gold Batts™ Bradford Acoustilag™ 45 5 52

• 1 x 10mm GYPROCK 75 Partition batts/90 Gold Batts™ Nil 5 31

CSR SS21
SOUNDCHEK plasterboard. 75 Partition batts/90 Gold Batts™ Bradford Acoustilag™ 45 5 52

• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK 75 Partition batts/90 Gold Batts™ Nil 5 31

CSR SS22
plasterboard CD. 75 Partition batts/90 Gold Batts™ Bradford Acoustilag™ 45 5 52

• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK Nil Nil 0 31

CSR SS23
SOUNDCHEK plasterboard. 75 Partition batts/90 Gold Batts™ Bradford Acoustilag™ 45 5 54

• 2 x 10mm GYPROCK Nil Nil 0 32

CSR SS24
plasterboard CD. 75 Partition batts/90 Gold Batts™ Bradford Acoustilag™ 45 5 54

• 2 x 13mm GYPROCK Nil Nil 0 32

CSR SS26
plasterboard CD. 75 Partition batts/90 Gold Batts™ Nil 5 33

• 2 x 16mm GYPROCK Nil Nil 0 34

CSR SS19
FYRCHEK plasterboard. 75 Partition batts/90 Gold Batts™ Nil 0 40

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Services Systems with Steel Framing – Rw

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR SS31 shown) ACOUSTIC

OPINION

PKA–058

• Steel studs, joists or furring channels with direct fixed

lining as per system table.

• Cavity insulation:
Walls – 75mm Bradford Glasswool Partition batts –
11kg/m3.
Ceilings – 90mm Bradford Gold Batt™ R2.0 wall batts
(minimum 1200mm each side of pipe or
duct).

• Pipe with Bradford Acoustilag™ 45 as per system table.

Maximum Nº
Insulation
System Nº Linings Pipe Lagging Downlights Rw
(Refer to System Specification)
per 5m2

• 1 x 10mm GYPROCK Nil Nil 0 22

CSR SS30
AQUACHEK plasterboard. 75 Partition batts/90 Gold Batts™ Bradford Acoustilag™ 45 5 48

• 1 x 6mm Cemintel™ 75 Partition batts/90 Gold Batts™ Nil 5 30

CSR SS38
Wallboard. 75 Partition batts/90 Gold Batts™ Bradford Acoustilag™ 45 5 51

• 1 x 10mm GYPROCK 75 Partition batts/90 Gold Batts™ Nil 5 30

CSR SS31
SOUNDCHEK plasterboard. 75 Partition batts/90 Gold Batts™ Bradford Acoustilag™ 45 5 51

• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK 75 Partition batts/90 Gold Batts™ Nil 3 30

CSR SS32
plasterboard CD. 75 Partition batts/90 Gold Batts™ Bradford Acoustilag™ 45 5 50

• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK Nil Nil 0 30

CSR SS33
SOUNDCHEK plasterboard. 75 Partition batts/90 Gold Batts™ Bradford Acoustilag™ 45 5 53

• 2 x 10mm GYPROCK 75 Partition batts/90 Gold Batts™ Nil 5 31

CSR SS34
plasterboard CD. 75 Partition batts/90 Gold Batts™ Bradford Acoustilag™ 45 5 52

• 2 x 16mm GYPROCK Nil Nil 0 34

CSR SS39
FYRCHEK plasterboard. Nil Bradford Acoustilag™ 45 0 55

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Services Systems with Cavity – Timber or Steel Framing – Rw/Rw+Ctr
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT (CSR SS40 shown) ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA–052

• Inner layer lining (as per system table) direct fixed to timber
or steel framing, to encase services.
• Cavity of 70mm minimum.
• Cavity insulation as per system table. For ceiling, minimum
1200mm each side of pipe or duct.
• Outer layer/ceiling lining (as per system table) direct fixed
to timber or steel framing.

Maximum Nº
Insulation
System Nº Linings Downlights Rw/Rw+Ctr
(Refer to System Specification)
per 5m2

INNER LAYER
50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 Nil 46/37
• 1 x 13mm GYPROCK SOUNDCHEK plasterboard.
CSR SS40
OUTER LAYER
TSB4 Polyester batts Nil 46/39
• 1 x 10mm GYPROCK Plasterboard CD.

INNER LAYER
50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 Nil 49/40
• 2 x 13mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK.
CSR SS41
OUTER LAYER
TSB4 Polyester batts Nil 49/42
• 1 x 10mm GYPROCK Plasterboard CD.

INNER LAYER
50 Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 Nil 53/44
• 2 x 13mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK.
CSR SS42
OUTER LAYER
TSB4 Polyester batts Nil 53/46
• 2 x 13mm GYPROCK Plasterboard CD.

FIG Z061: ACOUSTIC SEPARATION BETWEEN HABITABLE ROOM AND WASTE PIPE
Rw 45 through wall. (Estimate PKA Acoustic Consulting).
Rw 30 through ceiling.
Gyprock® Wet Area Acrylic Sealant
for acoustic integrity

1 x 13mm
GYPROCK
Plasterboard CD

Waste Pipe

75mm Bradford 75mm min.

Glasswool clearance
Partition Batts
90 Gold Batts™ R2.0

10mm GYPROCK
Plasterboard CD
each side of steel
studs
1 x 13mm GYPROCK
Plasterboard CD

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Section Z
Penetration & Perimeter Detailing

Contents
Introduction Z2
Flanking Paths via Ceiling or Floor Z2 – Z7
Head & Base Details Z8 – Z14
Flanking Paths via Wall Z15 – Z17
Wall Junction Details Z18 – Z20
Wall Control Joints Z21
Service Penetrations Z22 – Z23
Gyprock Silencer™ Z24
Penetrations in Fire Rated Walls Z25 – Z29
Penetrations in Fire Rated Ceilings Z30 – Z33
Ceiling Control Joints Z34 – Z35
Ceiling Perimeter Details Z36 – Z40

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Introduction
Acoustic Performance
Flanking sounds reach adjoining areas by indirect paths,
rather than through the dividing element. The components
and cavities of the walls, floors and ceilings that surround the
dividing element are the main paths for flanking transmission.
When designing for room-to-room performance, all flanking
paths should be considered, as well as the dividing element
itself.
The flanking path values in this section are a guide to the
maximum sound transmission values that would be achieved
in a laboratory test. The rating assumes that the dividing
wall that is being flanked has an equivalent or higher sound
transmission performance (Rw or Rw + Ctr) than the flanking
value. Where a flanking system has a rating higher than that
of the dividing wall, the room-to-room transmission should
be taken as the wall value.
Each flanking path system is represented by a typical layout,
and is associated with one or more details. The details
show an example of the construction required, but must be
amended to suit the system specification and lining. Dividing
walls shown as single studs may be substituted with other
construction such as staggered studs, double studs and
masonry walls to achieve the same results.
Building systems and construction methods can vary greatly
from site to site. CSR GFC recommends that where acoustic
performance is important, an acoustic engineer be consulted
to assess the suitability of the flanking system values detailed
in this section.
Structural Design
Wall junction details in this section have been designed for
nominal internal pressures only. Where wind pressures or
seismic loads apply, contact Rondo Building Services for
suitable details.

Flanking Paths via Ceiling or Floor

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA–A031

• Concrete slab soffit.

• 200mm minimum cavity.
• 50mm Bradford Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 to
extent specified in table.
• Ceiling lining as per system table.
• Wall with required sound rating, to underside of ceiling.
• Lining material as per system table.

EXTENT OF BUILDING BLANKET

Refer to
1200mm each side
Detail CEILING LININGS Nil Entire Ceiling
of the wall
FIG Nº
Rw / Rw+Ctr
Z803 (a) 1 x 10mm GYPROCK Plasterboard panel. 35/30 40/35 42/37

(a) 1 x 10mm GYPROCK Plasterboard CD. 37/27 42/32 42/32

(b) 1 x 13mm GYPROCK Plasterboard CD. 39/29 44/34 44/34

Z003 (c) 1 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK plasterboard. 43/34 48/39 50/41

Z005 (d) 1 x 13mm + 1 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK
Z800 47/39 48/40 50/42
plasterboard.
(e) 2 x 13mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK plasterboard. 47/39 48/40 50/43

(f) 2 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK plasterboard. 48/40 48/40 50/43

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SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA–A031
• Concrete slab soffit.
• 200mm minimum cavity.
• 50mm Bradford Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3 to
extent specified in table.
• Ceiling lining as per system table.
• Wall with required sound rating, to 100mm minimum
above ceiling.

EXTENT OF BUILDING BLANKET

Refer to
1200mm each side
Detail CEILING LININGS Nil Entire Ceiling
of the wall
FIG Nº
Rw / Rw+Ctr
(a) 1 x 10mm GYPROCK Plasterboard panel. 37/32 42/37 44/39
(b) Celotex 16mm mineral fibre panels. 25/– – –
Z801
(c) Ecophon 20mm Focus Glasswool panels. 21/– – –
(d) Ecophon 20mm Focus Glasswool panels
40/– 41/– 46/–
+13mm GYPROCK plasterboard panel.
(a) 1 x 10mm GYPROCK Plasterboard CD. 40/31 46/37 47/38
(b) 1 x 13mm GYPROCK Plasterboard CD. 43/34 49/40 50/41
(c) 1 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK plasterboard. 46/38 52/44 53/45
Z802 (d) 1 x 13mm + 1 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK
51/43 54/46 54/46
plasterboard.
(e) 2 x 13mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK plasterboard. 51/43 54/46 54/46
(f) 2 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK plasterboard. 52/44 54/46 54/46

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT ACOUSTIC

OPINION

PKA–A031

• Concrete slab soffit.

• 200mm minimum cavity.
• 600mm wide barrier of Bradford Glasswool Partition batts
– 11kg/m3, compressed 30%.
• Ceiling lining.
• Wall with required sound rating, to underside of ceiling.

Refer to Detail
CEILING LININGS Rw / Rw+Ctr
FIG Nº

Z803 (a) 1 x 10mm GYPROCK Plasterboard panel. 45/35

(a) 1 x 10mm GYPROCK Plasterboard CD. 50/40

(b) 1 x 13mm GYPROCK Plasterboard CD. 50/40

Z003 (c) 1 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK plasterboard. 50/41

Z005
Z800 (d) 1 x 13mm + 1 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK plasterboard. 50/42

(e) 2 x 13mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK plasterboard. 50/42

(f) 2 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK plasterboard. 50/42

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Z3
Flanking Paths via Ceiling or Floor
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA–A031

• Concrete slab soffit.

• 200mm minimum cavity.
• 10mm GYPROCK Plasterboard CD barrier with 50mm
Glasswool seal.
• Ceiling lining as per system table.
• Wall with required sound rating, to underside of ceiling.

Refer to Detail
CEILING LININGS Rw / Rw+Ctr
FIG Nº
Z807 (a) 1 x 10mm GYPROCK Plasterboard panel. 50/40

(a) 1 x 10mm GYPROCK Plasterboard CD. 50/40

(b) 1 x 13mm GYPROCK Plasterboard CD. 50/40

(c) 1 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK plasterboard. 50/41

Z808
(d) 1 x 13mm + 1 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK plasterboard. 50/42

(e) 2 x 13mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK plasterboard. 50/42

(f) 2 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK plasterboard. 50/42

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT ACOUSTIC

OPINION

PKA–A031
• Concrete slab soffit.
• 200mm minimum cavity.
• Bradford Wavebar Quadzero Loaded Vinyl barrier
(4.0kg/m2).
• 50mm Bradford Glasswool Partition batts – 11kg/m3,
600mm wide over wall.
• Ceiling lining, as per system table.
• Wall with required sound rating, to underside of ceiling.

Refer to Detail
CEILING LININGS Rw / Rw+Ctr
FIG Nº
Z809 (a) 1 x 10mm GYPROCK Plasterboard panel. 50/40

(a) 1 x 10mm GYPROCK Plasterboard CD. 50/40

(b) 1 x 13mm GYPROCK Plasterboard CD. 50/40

(c) 1 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK plasterboard. 50/41

Z810
(d) 1 x 13mm + 1 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK plasterboard. 50/42

(e) 2 x 13mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK plasterboard. 50/42

(f) 2 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK plasterboard. 50/42

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SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA–A031

• Tile or sheet metal roof.

• 500mm average minimum cavity.
• Bradford Gold Batts™ R2.5.
• Ceiling lining, material and fixing as per system table.
• Wall with required sound rating, to underside of ceiling.

PLASTERBOARD FIXING SYSTEM

Refer to Detail DIRECT TO TRUSS OR FIXED TO FURRING OR
CEILING LININGS
FIG Nº JOIST BATTEN
Rw / Rw+Ctr
(a) 1 x 13mm GYPROCK Plasterboard CD. 45/35 46/36

(b) 1 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK plasterboard. 45/36 48/39

(c) 1 x 13mm + 1 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK

45/37 48/40
Z811 plasterboard.

(d) 2 x 13mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK plasterboard. 45/37 48/40

(e) 2 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK plasterboard. 45/37 48/40

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT ACOUSTIC

OPINION

PKA–A031

• Sheet flooring on steel or timber joists.

• 75mm Bradford Gold Batts™ R1.5 wall batts.
• Ceiling lining, material and fixing as per system table.
• Wall with required sound rating, to underside of ceiling.

PLASTERBOARD FIXING SYSTEM

Refer to Detail DIRECT TO TRUSS OR FIXED TO FURRING OR
CEILING LININGS
FIG Nº JOIST BATTEN
Rw / Rw+Ctr
(a) 1 x 13mm GYPROCK Plasterboard CD. 45/35 45/35

(b) 1 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK plasterboard. 45/36 45/36

(c) 1 x 13mm + 1 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK

45/37 45/37
Z812 plasterboard.

(d) 2 x 13mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK plasterboard. 45/37 45/37

(e) 2 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK plasterboard. 45/37 45/37

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Z5
Flanking Paths via Ceiling or Floor
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA–A031

• Timber framed floor.

• 75mm Bradford Gold Batts™ R1.5 wall batts in floor/
ceiling system.
• Ceiling lining, material and fixing as per system table.
• Double stud wall with required sound rating, above and
below floor/ceiling.

PLASTERBOARD FIXING SYSTEM

Refer to Detail DIRECT TO TRUSS OR FIXED TO FURRING OR
CEILING LININGS
FIG Nº JOIST BATTEN
Rw / Rw+Ctr
(a) 1 x 13mm GYPROCK Plasterboard CD. 53/47 53/47

(b) 1 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK plasterboard. 55/49 55/49

(c) 1 x 13mm + 1 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK

58/52 58/52
Z813 plasterboard.

(d) 2 x 13mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK plasterboard. 57/51 57/51

(e) 2 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK plasterboard. 58/52 58/52

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT ACOUSTIC

OPINION

PKA–A031

• Concrete slab, as per table. OR

• Wall with required sound rating.

Refer to Detail
CEILING LININGS Rw / Rw+Ctr
FIG Nº
(a) 100mm 55/50

(b) 125mm 55/52

Z001, Z002, Z006
(c) 150mm 56/53
Z016, Z017, Z018
Z022, Z023, (d) 175mm 57/54
Z225
(e) 200mm 58/55
Z814
(f) 225mm. 58/56

(g) 250mm. 58/56

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Refer to Detail OPINION PKA–A031

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT
FIG Nº Rw / Rw+Ctr

• Timber frame floor with

separate joists and
Z813 discontinuous flooring. 60/55
• Double stud wall with
required sound rating.

• Timber frame floor with

separate joists and
Z202 discontinuous flooring. 48/42
• Single stud wall with
required sound rating.

• Timber framed floor

with common joists and
Z203 discontinuous flooring. 45/39
• Single stud wall with
required sound rating.

• Timber frame floor with

common joists and
Z204 continuous flooring. 45/39
• Double stud wall with
required sound rating.

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT ACOUSTIC

OPINION

PKA–A031

• Concrete slab, as per table.

• Wall with required sound rating.

Refer to Detail
CEILING LININGS Rw / Rw+Ctr
FIG Nº
(a) 1 x 10mm GYPROCK Plasterboard CD. 43/37

(b) 1 x 10mm GYPROCK SOUNDCHEK plasterboard. 45/39

Z813 (c) 1 x 13mm GYPROCK SOUNDCHEK plasterboard. 46/40

(d) 1 x 13mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK plasterboard. 45/39

(e) 1 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK plasterboard. 46/40

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Z7
Head & Base Details
Non Fire Rated Details
Note: Wall/ceiling intersection details require engineers approval where seismic loads are expected.
FIG Z001: FRICTION FIT HEAD
Continuous bead of CSR Gyprock
Sealant for acoustic integrity
100mm max.
to first fastener
(Do not fix
through track)
NOTE: Junction may be
finished square, with
stopping bead or with
cornice. Do not rigidly
fix cornice to walls
where friction joints are
used
FIG Z002: DEFLECTION HEAD
Continuous bead of CSR Gyprock
Sealant for acoustic integrity
100mm max.
to first fastener
(Do not fix through
track)
NOTE: Stopping bead
or cornice finish as
required. Do not rigidly
fix cornice to walls
where friction joints are
used
FIG Z003: HEAD USING ALUMINIUM HEAD TRACK
Furring
Channel
GYPROCK plasterboard
ceiling fixed to furring
channel at appropriate
centres
Z8
FIG Z004: HEAD FOR
SUSPENDED TEE-LOCK CEILING
Fix track at each
main runner
Main Runner
6 – 10mm
clearance to
GYPROCK
plasterboard
RONDO P50 or P60
Shadowline Stopping
Fill gap with CSR Bead (finish as
Gyprock Sealant for required)
acoustic integrity
Stud Fix wall sheets at 10
6mm to15mm below head NOTE: This method of
clear Track section with track flanges Stud construction is not
of 32mm flange fastened recommended for studs
soffit to soffit at 600mm adjacent to windows or
centres max. doors or studs carrying
loads greater than
0.25kPa.
FIG Z005: HEAD FOR SUSPENDED CEILING
Additional Furring Channel
where wall runs parallel to Suspended Ceiling
setout Top Cross Rail
20mm clearance
to stud and
GYPROCK Furring Channel in
plasterboard normal setout position
Finish as required
Fill gap with CSR
Gyprock Sealant for
acoustic integrity
Fix Head Track to Furring
Fix wall sheets at 10
to15mm below head Channel at 600mm max.
Deflection Head Track centres
track flanges
fastened at 600mm
Stud centres max. Where wall runs
Stud perpendicular to furring
channel fix track to furring
at each intersection
FIG Z814: DEFLECTION HEAD
Fix extruded track at Continuous bead of CSR Gyprock
each furring channel Sealant for acoustic integrity
20mm gap
Proprietary extruded
aluminium track 100mm max.
(do not fix Fix cornice to
through track) ceiling only with
Gyprock Cornice
Cement
NOTE: Stopping bead
or cornice finish as Flexible Mastic
Stud
required. Do not rigidly
fix cornice to walls Deflection Head Track
where friction joints are fastened at 600mm
used Stud centres max.
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FIG Z800: WALL/CEILING JUNCTION FIG Z803: WALL/CEILING JUNCTION

Fix wall track to ceiling

System frame with Rondo 704
System insulation Ceiling framing insulation Partition Clip

GYPROCK GYPROCK Panel Finish Bead as

plasterboard Ceiling System required
Tape and set or
ceiling system cornice finish continuous over
continuous wall in Rondo
over wall Continuous bead of
DUO Two-way CSR Gyprock
Steel Grid Sealant or a closed
Apply sealant
above track and fix cell foam tape
wall track to ceiling above wall track
framing

FIG Z802: WALL/CEILING JUNCTION FIG Z801: WALL/CEILING JUNCTION

Steel angle to Rondo DUO Two-way

100mm support ceiling grid Steel Grid Ceiling
System insulation min System insulation System
100mm
System insulation min System insulation
Ceiling Framing

GYPROCK GYPROCK Panel

plasterboard Finish Bead as
Tape and set or Ceiling System required
ceiling
cornice finish

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Z9
FIG Z808: FLANKING PATH DETAIL FOR FIG Z807: FLANKING PATH DETAIL FOR
PLASTERBOARD CEILING OVER WALL PANEL CEILING OVER WALL

50mm Glasswool 50mm Glasswool

seal continuous over 10mm GYPROCK seal continuous over 10mm GYPROCK
wall, held in place plasterboard min. wall, held in place plasterboard min.
with track or angle continuous over wall with track or angle continuous over wall
and fixed to soffit and fixed to soffit

Ceiling frame

GYPROCK Panel Finish Bead as

GYPROCK Ceiling System in required
plasterboard Tape and set or Rondo DUO
ceiling system cornice finish Two-way Steel Grid Fix track to ceiling
continuous frame with Rondo
over wall Nº704
Screw fix ceiling
Apply sealant tile to wall track
Continuous bead of
Wall with required above track and fix CSR Gyprock
sound rating wall track to ceiling Wall with required Sealant above wall
framing sound rating track

FIG Z810: FLANKING PATH DETAIL FOR FIG Z809: FLANKING PATH DETAIL FOR
PLASTERBOARD CEILING OVER WALL PANEL CEILING OVER WALL

Bradford Wavebar Quadzero Bradford Wavebar Quadzero

(4.0kg/m2) continuous over (4.0kg/m2) continuous over
50mm Glasswool wall and fixed to soffit 50mm Glasswool
wall and fixed to soffit Blanket continuous Blanket continuous
300mm min. over wall 300mm min. over wall

600mm min. 600mm min.

GYPROCK GYPROCK Panel Finish Bead as

plasterboard Tape and set or Ceiling System in required
ceiling system cornice finish Rondo DUO
continuous Two-way Steel Grid Continuous bead of
over wall CSR Gyprock Sealant
Fix track to ceiling Fix track to ceiling or closed cell foam
frame with Rondo Apply sealant frame with Rondo
above track and fix tape above wall track
part 704 part 704
wall track to ceiling
framing Wall with required
Wall with required Screw fix ceiling sound rating
sound rating tile to wall track

FIG Z811: WALL/CEILING JUNCTION FIG Z812: WALL/CEILING JUNCTION

System insulation

50x50mm Plasterers Steel

Angle or Wall Track fixed at
600mm max. centres Continuous bead of Continuously fill
System sealant over track gap with Gyprock
insulation and fix track to sealant
furring channels
GYPROCK plasterboard Tape and set or
ceiling system continuous cornice finish
over wall and direct fixed to
joists or to furring/batten
Continuously fill
gap with Gyprock
sealant Wall with required
GYPROCK plasterboard sound rating
ceiling system direct fixed
to joists or to furring/batten Tape and set or
cornice finish

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FIG Z202: WALL/FLOOR JUNCTION FIG Z813: WALL/CEILING AND WALL/FLOOR
JUNCTION

Continuously
fill gap with
Wall with required Gyprock
sound rating sealant

Continuously
fill gap with System insulation
Gyprock Seal skirting with 3mm
sealant polyethylene tape

Discontinuous
flooring Continuously
GYPROCK fill gap with
plasterboard ceiling Gyprock
system direct fixed sealant
to joists or to
furring/batten Tape and set or
cornice finish

Wall with required

sound rating
FIG Z203: WALL/FLOOR JUNCTION

Wall with required

sound rating
FIG Z019: TRACK FIXING DETAIL
Continuously
fill gap with
Gyprock Seal skirting with 3mm
sealant polyethylene tape

Discontinuous
flooring

res
ent
a x. c
mmm
600

res
ent
ax. c
m mm
600

100mm max. from

FIG Z204: WALL/FLOOR JUNCTION fastener to end of track

Wall with required FIG Z006: WALL BASE DETAIL

sound rating STEEL STUD WALL SYSTEM
Continuously
fill gap with
Gyprock
sealant

Fix track at 600mm max.

centres. With 150mm width
track, use 2 fixings Stud
approximately 20mm in GYPROCK
from each side of track plasterboard

Fill gap with CSR Gyprock Studs bottomed

Sealant for acoustic in track
integrity
Continuous bead of 10mm max. gap
CSR Gyprock Sealant at bottom of sheet
for acoustic integrity

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Z11
Fire Rated Details
NOTE: Wall/ceiling intersection details require engineers approval where seismic loads are expected.

FIG Z016: FRICTION FIT HEAD FIG Z221: STUDS LINED ONE SIDE ONLY
(Maintains the FRL of the wall system in which it is installed).
Continuous bead of Track section with
CSR Gyprock Fire 32mm flange fastened
Continuous bead of CSR Gyprock® Fire Mastic when acoustic to ceiling at 600mm
Mastic when acoustic integrity required integrity required maximum centres

100mm max. to 6 – 10mm 100mm

clearance to 60mm
first fastener. Do max. to max. Stud 15mm
not fix through plasterboard Nogging clear of soffit
head track track
Continuously fill gap
with CSR Gyprock®
Fire Mastic to 13mm Nº8 Tek
minimum depth GYPROCK screw one
Stud FYRCHEK side only
15mm Track section with plasterboard
clear 32mm flange fastened 1, 2 or 3 layers
of to ceiling at 600mm
NOTE: Junction may soffit maximum centres NOTE: Junction may
be finished square, be finished square,
with stopping bead or with stopping bead or
with cornice. Do not GYPROCK with cornice. Do not
rigidly fix cornice to Nº8 Tek
FYRCHEK rigidly fix cornice to screw both
walls where friction plasterboard walls where friction
joints are used sides
1, 2 or 3 layers joints are used

FIG Z017: DEFLECTION HEAD

(Maintains the FRL of the wall system in which it is installed).

Continuous bead of CSR Gyprock® Fire FIG Z036: CEILING/WALL JUNCTION

Mastic when acoustic integrity required

Furring Channel
over wall Suspended Ceiling
Top Cross Rail

100mm max. to 20mm clearance

first fastener. Do to stud and
not fix through GYPROCK
head track plasterboard
Continuously fill gap 10mm Gap 6mm Gap
with CSR Gyprock® Tape and set
Fire Mastic to 13mm Gyprock Fire
NOTE: Stopping bead minimum depth Mastic Gyprock Fire
or cornice finish as Mastic
required. Do not rigidly Deflection Head Track Rondo P50
fastened to ceiling at 1, 2 or 3 layers
fix cornice to walls GYPROCK
where friction joints Stud 600mm maximum
centres FYRCHEK
are used 2 or 3 layers plasterboard
GYPROCK GYPROCK Stud
FYRCHEK FYRCHEK
plasterboard plasterboard
1, 2 or 3 layers

FIG Z018: WALL BASE FIG Z039: CEILING/WALL JUNCTION

(Maintains the FRL of the wall system in which it is installed).

Metal track fixings at

600mm max. centres. GYPROCK
Stud FYRCHEK
With 150mm width track, 10mm Gap 10mm Gap
use 2 fixings plasterboard
approximately 20mm in 1, 2 or 3 layers Gyprock Fire
from each side of track Studs bottomed Mastic Gyprock Fire
in track Mastic
Continuously fill gap Backing Rod
1, 2 or 3 layers
with CSR Gyprock® GYPROCK
Fire Mastic to 13mm 10mm max. FYRCHEK
minimum depth gap at bottom 2 or 3 layers plasterboard
of outer sheet GYPROCK Stud
FYRCHEK
plasterboard

Z12 The Red Book™

FIG Z222: RECESSED SKIRTING DETAIL – FIG Z223: RECESSED SKIRTING DETAIL –
FRL 90/90/90 FRL 120/120/120

16mm GYPROCK 16mm GYPROCK

FYRCHEK FYRCHEK plasterboard
plasterboard
13mm GYPROCK 13mm GYPROCK 16mm GYPROCK 16mm GYPROCK
FYRCHEK FYRCHEK plasterboard FYRCHEK FYRCHEK
plasterboard plasterboard plasterboard
Stud Stud

Stopping bead Stopping bead

and set finish and set finish
1.0mm steel strip 1.0mm steel strip
with 50mm min. with 50mm min.
overlap overlap
Neat butt joint Neat butt joint
Rebate 12mm Rebate 10mm
wide max. x 5mm wide max. x 6mm
400mm deep max. 9mm Cemintel™ 400mm deep max.
6mm Cemintel™ max.
Wallboard max. Wallboard
12mm MDF skirting 12mm MDF skirting
with 1.0mm steel strip with 1.0mm steel strip
Continuously fill gap behind. Separately fix Continuously fill gap behind. Separately fix
with CSR Gyprock skirting and steel with with CSR Gyprock skirting and steel with
Fire Mastic two screws per stud Fire Mastic two screws per stud

FIG Z224: SPANDREL FOR VERTICAL SEPARATION

(Weather tightness and structural design by others).
FIG Z225: STAGGERED STUD HEAD AND BASE
DETAILS
Non fire
rated window Steel Angle 35 x 35 x 0.75mm BMT or 0.75mm BMT Track to suit
wall thickness fastened to soffit at 600mm maximum centres

Limit of fire rating

75mm max. 15mm

FRL 60/60/60
CSR Gyprock
wall system Continuously fill gap
Rondo HPW Clip with CSR Gyprock®
connecting stud Fire Mastic to depth
GYPROCK profile to head of first layer
FYRCHEK angle/track
plasterboard
600mm min. Staggered
stud profiles
GYPROCK
plasterboard
NOTE: Wall/ceiling
junction may be
finished square, with
900mm min. stopping bead or with
cornice.

GYPROCK
Staggered plasterboard
stud profiles
Facade bottomed in Fix stud to track
panel track/angle with 1 x 10g pan
head screw
Smoke
seal as
required Caulk 6 – 10mm
75mm max. to gap under outer
first fastener. plasterboard layer
with CSR Gyprock
Fire Mastic

Steel Angle 35 x 35 x 0.75mm BMT or 0.75mm BMT Track to suit

wall thickness fastened to floor at 600mm maximum centres

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Z13
Wet Area Details
FIG Z670: INSITU-FORMED SHOWER RECESS FIG Z673: BATH INSTALLATION
CERAMIC TILED (Maintains the FRL of the wall system in which it is installed).
(Maintains the FRL of the wall system in which it is installed).
10mm GYPROCK
1 or 2 layers of Single AQUACHEK
GYPROCK FYRCHEK or
Single MR each side of wall double 1 or 2 layers of
or stud GYPROCK
double Vertical Corner wall FYRCHEK MR
stud Angle Flashing system
wall Ceramic Tiles
system Ceramic Tiles
GYPROCK FYRCHEK required)

Timber Stud Flashing Tape

Plasterboard lining not shown

(25mm min.)
Insitu Internal Membrane
applied to face of
Flexible Sealant
(minimum 1 x 13mm

wall lining and floor

GYPROCK FYRCHEK required)

Approved Flashing 6mm

Plasterboard lining not shown

when required by
building regulations
Masking Tape

(minimum 1 x 13mm
Bath
Foam plastic rod
used as essential
bond breaker Support Batten
Mortar Bed fixed to framing

Continuously fill 6mm gap with Mortar Bed

CSR Gyprock® Fire Mastic to
13mm minimum depth

Continuously fill 6mm gap with

CSR Gyprock® Fire Mastic to
13mm minimum depth

FIG Z672: PREFORMED SHOWER BASE

(Maintains the FRL of the wall system in which it is installed).In many
applications, FRL– /60/60 can be achieved using single layer systems.
However, in order to satisfy acoustic requirements between rooms
and corridors, double layer systems or double stud systems are
commonly used..

10mm GYPROCK
Single AQUACHEK or
or FYRCHEK MR
double
stud 1 or 2 layers of GYPROCK
wall FYRCHEK MR
GYPROCK FYRCHEK required)

system
Waterproofing sealer
Plasterboard lining not shown

applied to face of
plasterboard behind
tiled area
(minimum 1 x 13mm

Vertical Corner
Angle Flashing
Ceramic Tiles
Nogging for
plasterboard fixing

Flashing Tape
(25mm min.)

Flexible Sealant

6mm
Preformed
Shower Base

Mortar Bed

Continuously Approved Flashing when

fill 6mm gap required by building
with CSR Structural regulations
Gyprock® Fire Sheet Flooring
Mastic to
13mm
minimum
depth

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Flanking Paths via Wall
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA–A031

• External masonry veneer and continuous stud wall

system.
• Cemintel™ Wallboard barrier (as per table).
• 75mm Bradford Gold Batts™ R1.5 wall batts.
• Plasterboard lining to flanking path side, as per table.
• Intersecting wall system, with required sound rating.

BARRIER
Refer to Detail
CEILING LININGS Nil 6mm Cemintel™ Wallboard
FIG Nº
Rw / Rw+Ctr
(a) 1 x 10mm GYPROCK Plasterboard CD. 39/30 59/50

(b) 1 x 10mm GYPROCK SOUNDCHEK plasterboard. 41/32 60/51

Z205 (c) 1 x 13mm GYPROCK SOUNDCHEK plasterboard. 45/37 60/52

(d) 1 x 13mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK plasterboard. 43/35 60/52

(e) 1 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK plasterboard. 45/37 60/52

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT ACOUSTIC

OPINION

PKA–A031

• Continuous masonry wall, with mass as per table.

• Intersecting wall system, with required sound rating.

Refer to Detail
CEILING LININGS Rw / Rw+Ctr
FIG Nº
(a) 90kg/m2 53/48
Z010
Z014 (b) 150kg/m2 55/50
Z242
(c) 200kg/m2 56/51

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Flanking Paths via Wall
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA–A031

• Timber or steel stud wall with 75mm Bradford Gold

Batts™ R1.5 wall batts.
• Plasterboard lining to flanking path side, as per table.
• Intersecting wall system of masonry and separate stud
framing, with required sound rating.

Refer to Detail
CEILING LININGS Rw / Rw+Ctr
FIG Nº
(a) 1 x 10mm GYPROCK Plasterboard CD. 51/43

(b) 1 x 10mm GYPROCK SOUNDCHEK plasterboard. 52/44

Z207 (c) 1 x 13mm GYPROCK SOUNDCHEK plasterboard. 54/46

(d) 1 x 13mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK plasterboard. 53/45

(e) 1 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK plasterboard. 54/46

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT ACOUSTIC

OPINION

PKA–A031

• Timber or steel stud wall system with 75mm Bradford

Gold Batts™ R1.5 wall batts.
• Plasterboard lining to flanking path side, as per table.
• Intersecting double stud wall system, with required sound
rating.

Refer to Detail
CEILING LININGS Rw / Rw+Ctr
FIG Nº
(a) 1 x 10mm GYPROCK Plasterboard CD. 58/50
Z208
(e) 1 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK plasterboard. 58/50

Z16 The Red Book™

Flanking Paths via Wall
SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT ACOUSTIC
OPINION

PKA–A031

• Timber or steel stud continuous wall system with 75mm

Bradford Gold Batts™ R1.5 wall batts.
• Plasterboard lining to flanking path side, as per table.
• Intersecting double stud wall system, with required sound
rating.

Refer to Detail
CEILING LININGS Rw / Rw+Ctr
FIG Nº
(a) 1 x 10mm GYPROCK Plasterboard CD. 45/40

(b) 1 x 10mm GYPROCK SOUNDCHEK plasterboard. 48/43

Z012 (c) 1 x 13mm GYPROCK SOUNDCHEK plasterboard. 50/45

(d) 1 x 13mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK plasterboard. 50/45

(e) 1 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK plasterboard. 50/45

SYSTEM SPECIFICATION TYPICAL LAYOUT ACOUSTIC

OPINION

PKA–A031

• Timber or steel stud continuous wall system with 75mm

Bradford Gold Batts™ R1.5 wall batts.
• Plasterboard lining to flanking path side, as per table.
• Intersecting double stud wall system, with required sound
rating.

Refer to Detail
CEILING LININGS Rw / Rw+Ctr
FIG Nº
(a) 1 x 10mm GYPROCK Plasterboard CD. 51/43

(b) 1 x 10mm GYPROCK SOUNDCHEK plasterboard. 53/45

Z210 (c) 1 x 13mm GYPROCK SOUNDCHEK plasterboard. 54/46

(d) 1 x 13mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK plasterboard. 53/45

(e) 1 x 16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK plasterboard. 54/46

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Z17
Wall Junction Details
Fire Rated
NOTE: Wall intersection details require engineers approval where seismic loads are expected. These details are also suitable
for non fire rated applications. Where acoustic integrity is required, refer to ‘Flanking Details’.

FIG Z011: CORNER DETAIL PLASTERBOARD WALL FIG Z013: WALL END DETAIL PLASTERBOARD WALL

Set corner with external angle Extent of FRL

bead and cement
600mm max. 100mm max.

Screw fix studs

at 600mm max.
vertical centres Track

Set corner with GYPROCK Stud Bottom track Set corners

100mm max.
to first track paper tape and FYRCHEK fastened to floor
fixing cement plasterboard with metal fasteners

FIG Z014: PLASTERBOARD TO MASONRY WALL

INTERSECTION
GYPROCK (Maintains the FRL of the wall system in which it is installed).
Fix at 600mm FYRCHEK
max. centres plasterboard
along track Caulk gap with CSR
Gyprock® Fire Mastic equal
to thickness of 1st layer of
Metal track plasterboard minimum
fixings GYPROCK
FYRCHEK
plasterboard Fix end stud to masonry at 16mm
Track 500mm maximum vertical
centres

Track

FIG Z012: INTERSECTION DETAIL PLASTERBOARD

WALL
Metal track 100mm max.
fixings
Additional Stud at wall
intersection Fix studs at 600mm
max. vertical centres

FIG Z015: ANGLED WALL INTERSECTION DETAIL

Track fixing 100mm

Track max. from wall Provide full height
intersection sheet support when
.
ax

wall angle is more

Track
m

than 25°
m
0m
10

Set corners with

100mm max. paper tape and
to first track cement
fixing
Metal track
fixings
Set corner with
external angle
GYPROCK bead and cement Set corner with
Fix at 600mm FYRCHEK
max. centres internal angle
plasterboard bead and cement
along track
Track

Metal track
fixings
GYPROCK
FYRCHEK
Track plasterboard

Z18 The Red Book™

FIG Z207: WALL/WALL JUNCTION FIG Z208: WALL/WALL JUNCTION

Stud frame wall system with min. Stud frame wall system with min.
75mm Bradford Gold™ batts 75mm Bradford Gold™ batts

Fix end stud at 500mm Sealant

GYPROCK maximum vertical
plasterboard centres
Tape and GYPROCK Fix end stud at 500mm
set corners plasterboard maximum vertical
Caulk gap with
Gyprock sealant centres

Continuous
bead of
sealant

10mm
nom. gap
Wall with required from Wall with required Tape and
sound rating masonry sound rating set corners
to lining
Fix end stud to masonry
at 500mm maximum Sealant
vertical centres

Caulk gap with

Gyprock sealant

FIG Z205: WALL/WALL JUNCTION FIG Z210: WALL/WALL JUNCTION

Stud frame wall system with min.

75mm Bradford Gold™ batts

Steel Angle (50 x 50 x

0.75mm BMT) fixed to
stud at 600mm max.
centres with panhead
GYPROCK screw
plasterboard

Wall system insulation

Dampcourse

6mm Cemintel™ Wallboard

barrier full height of wall
and fixed to stud

Wall with required

sound rating
Wall with required Tape and
sound rating set corners

Tape and
set corners

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Z19
FIG Z240: CSR GYPROCK® STAGGERED STUD CLIP FIG Z242: STAGGERED STUD SYSTEM
JUNCTION DETAILS

600mm maximum
Finish corners
as required
100mm
max. 100mm
GYPROCK max.
plasterboard

Angle or Track

CSR Gyprock Fire Mastic to

depth of first layer minimum

Steel Angle 50 x 50 x 0.75mm BMT or 0.75mm

BMT track fixed to masonry at 600mm max. centres

CSR Gyprock®
Staggered Stud Clip

FIG Z241: TYPICAL LAYOUT FOR STAGGERED STEEL

STUD SYSTEM
64 mm x 0.75mm
BMT Steel stud

GYPROCK
Plasterboard
92 mm Stud
Attach with
plasterboard
laminating screws at
600 mm centres

Z20 The Red Book™

Wall Control Joints
FIG Z021: CONTROL JOINT FOR SINGLE LAYER WALL
SYSTEMS, STEEL OR TIMBER STUD FRAME
(Maintains the FRL of the wall system in which it is installed).
FIG Z008: CONTROL JOINT STEEL OR TIMBER STUD
WALLS WITH GYPROCK PLASTERBOARD LININGS
For Rw up to 40, use backing rod only detail.
For Rw greater than 40, use backing rod and sealant detail.

16mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK CSR Gyprock Fire Mastic

plasterboard (depth 15mm min.)
15-20mm CSR Gyprock® Flexible
Finish surface gap Sealant (depth equal to
as per external angles wall lining thickness) for
RONDO P35 15mm min. acoustic integrity
Stud in
Control Joint normal Backing Rod
or alternative position non fire rated 22mm dia.

RONDO P35 Stud in Additional stud to

Tracks discontinuous Additional stud to Control Joint normal form control joint
at control joint form control joint position

15mm min. RONDO P35 GYPROCK

Control Joint Plasterboard
13mm GYPROCK
Finish surface
15-20mm FYRCHEK plasterboard
as per external angles

Finish surface Backing Rod

as per external angles 15-20mm – non fire rated
gap 22mm dia. for
acoustic integrity
FIG Z022: CONTROL JOINT FOR DOUBLE LAYER WALL
SYSTEMS – STEEL OR TIMBER STUD FRAME FIG Z009: CONTROL JOINT – STEEL OR TIMBER STUD
(Maintains the FRL of the wall system in which it is installed). WALLS WITH CSR FIBRE CEMENT WALLBOARD
LINING
For Rw up to 40, use backing rod only detail.
2 x 16mm GYPROCK CSR Gyprock Fire Mastic For Rw greater than 40, use backing rod and sealant detail.
FYRCHEK plasterboard (depth 20mm min.)

15-20mm CSR Gyprock Flexible

20mm min. Finish surface gap Sealant (depth equal to
as per external angles wall lining thickness) for
RONDO P35 Stud in Backing Rod
non fire rated acoustic integrity
Control Joint normal
or alternative position 22mm dia.

Additional stud to
Tracks discontinuous Additional stud to form control joint
at control joint form control joint RONDO P35
Control Joint Stud in
normal Cemintel™
20mm min. position Wallboard

2 x 13mm GYPROCK
Finish surface
15-20mm FYRCHEK plasterboard
as per external angles
Finish surface Backing Rod
as per external angles 15-20mm – non fire rated
gap 22mm dia. for
FIG Z023: CONTROL JOINT FOR COMPOSITE WALL acoustic integrity
SYSTEMS – STEEL OR TIMBER STUD FRAME
(Maintains FRL of the wall system in which it is installed).
FIG Z010: CONTROL JOINT AT INTERSECTION OF
MASONRY AND STEEL STUD WALL

CSR Gyprock Sealant

Stud in normal (full depth of wall lining Fill gap with CSR
position materials) Gyprock® Flexible
sealant for acoustic
integrity
RONDO Stopping
Additional stud to Bead and set over
IBS Rod 22mm dia. form control joint

Backing Rod 22mm dia.

non fire rated Tracks discontinuous Do not fix
at control joint Track plasterboard
to end stud

13 or 16mm GYPROCK Cemintel™

FYRCHEK plasterboard 10mm Wallboard 10mm
CSR Gyprock Fire
Mastic (full depth of wall
lining materials) 100 to 150mm

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Z21
Service Penetrations
Acoustic Performance FIG Z048: ACOUSTIC TEST CONFIGURATION USING
FIRE RATED SWITCH BOXES
The acoustic performance of walls is affected by penetrations
Fire rated Switch Boxes
for plumbing, electrical switches, light fittings, etc. The (Test conducted with
Fyreguard electrical
effects of various combinations of framing arrangement, switch boxes)
75mm Bradford Glasswool
acoustic treatments, and wall linings, can be seen in the Partition Batts
flanking systems section.
Where fire and acoustic rated switch boxes are specified,
CSR recommends the use those manufactured by PROMAT,
CLIPSAL or HPM to assist in maintaining the acoustic
integrity of wall systems. Wall system CSR 075 has been 2 x 13mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK
plasterboard each side of 64mm steel
tested without penetrations and in the configuration shown studs at 600mm centres
in FIG Z048, using PROMAT fire rated switch boxes. An
acoustic performance of Rw52 was recorded in both cases.
(CSIRO Nth Ryde Test Nº HAS 029).
Seal around all penetrations with CSR Gyprock Sealant/Fire
Mastic. CSR recommends that wherever electrical switch
penetrations are made, 75mm CSR Bradford Glasswool
Partition batts be incorporated in the wall cavity to assist
acoustic integrity.

FIG Z081: GOOD ACOUSTIC DESIGN PRACTICE FOR SERVICES

Concrete Slab

Water supply

Gyprock Gyprock Gyprock

Silencer Silencer Silencer
Where possible, run plumbing
services vertically from outlets
into ceiling or floor space

Mixer
only

Water supply Concrete Slab Power supply

Z22 The Red Book™

As an alternative to fire and acoustic rated power boxes, FIG Z049: POWER OUTLET/LIGHT SWITCH
standard power points can be installed using the Gyprock INSTALLATION USING FIRE RATED SWITCH BOX
Silencer™. This reduces the labour intensive cutting and (Maintains the FRL of the wall system in which it is installed).

caulking requirements of many other systems. Refer to GYPROCK FYRCHEK

Stud
plasterboard (number of
FIG Z082. layers and thickness in
accordance with wall
The acoustic performance of four power points back to system specifications)

back in CSR 295(b) was evaluated by testing at CSIRO and

Fire Rated Switchbox
no reduction in Rw occurred up to Rw60.
Seal cable penetration as
per switch box
manufacturers requirements
Seal around cutout
FIG Z082: GYPROCK SILENCER with CSR Gyprock®
Fire Mastic

CSR Bradford Insulation

(recommended to assist
Deflection acoustic integrity of wall
gap system)

Head
Silencer inside Track
track and held by
Rondo clip Gyprock
Silencer Fire Performance
Power outlets and light switches can be installed in fire
rated walls using either fire rated switch boxes, standard
switches within a Gyprock Silencer™, or standard switches
with a baffle in the wall cavity. When installed correctly,
these methods maintain the FRL of the wall system in which
they are installed.
The Fire Resistance of electrical penetrations was tested at
the CSR Research NATA Laboratory. Standard power points
were positioned back to back within Gyprock Silencers™
without degrading the fire resistance of the wall system up
to –/120/120.(CSIRO assessment FCO 2039).
Gyprock
Base Track Silencer
or Angle Where fire and acoustic rated switch boxes are specified,
CSR recommends the use those manufactured by
PROMAT, CLIPSAL or HPM to eliminate the need for baffle
Screw fix Gyprock Silencer construction and to assist in maintaining the acoustic
to base track or angle
integrity of wall systems. A maximum of two fire rated
switch boxes are permitted per wall face in any one stud
For risers, ducts and ceiling systems to protect against opening.
noise generated by services, refer to Section ‘F’ ‘Service
Systems’. These systems may incorporate standard
downlights equally spaced over any 5m 2 area. Where
a higher density of downlights is required, sound rated
downlights such as Regal R1012/FRD, or surface mounted
lights should be used.

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Z23
 The Fire Resistance of wall penetrations using Gyprock
Gyprock Silencers™ has been assessed for up to FRL-–/120/120 in
CSIRO assessment FCO 2039. Mixer taps were positioned

Silencer™ back to back within Gyprock Silencers™ without degradation

to the fire resistance of the wall systems.

Plumbing Services Electrical Services

When water supply services are installed within the Gyprock As an alternative to fire and acoustic rated power boxes,
Silencer™, cavitation and water hammer noise is reduced standard power points can be installed within Gyprock
by isolating the noise source from the linings on the other Silencers™. This reduces the labour intensive cutting and
side of the wall. The airborne noise that may leak into the caulking requirements of many other systems.
silencer cavity around taps is also contained.
The Fire Resistance of electrical penetrations was tested at
Noise generated by taps and fittings may be further reduced the CSR Research NATA Laboratory. Standard power points
by using the following measures: were positioned back to back within Gyprock Silencers™
• Pressure reducing valves are usually fixed at 350kPa, but without degrading the fire resistance of the wall system up
do not restrict the water flow. They are ideal in areas that to FRL –/120/120. (CSIRO assessment FCO 2039).
have high water pressures, and reduce the severity of The acoustic performance of system CSR 295(b) with four
water hammer and tap noise. power points back to back within Gyprock Silencers™ was
• Flow control shower heads have a reduced flow rate, and evaluated by testing at CSIRO, with no reduction in Rw
thus produce less noise. Typical flow rates for standard occurring up to Rw60.
showers can be 20-35 litres/minute. Flow control shower
heads are commonly available in 6, 9 and 12 litres per
minute output.
• Flow control washers are simple plastic discs that can
be fitted between the supply pipe and any shower, or tap
fitting. They have a small opening which in turn reduces
the water flow, and are available 6, 9 and 12 litres per
minute flow rates.
• Plastic pipes can also reduce the noise transmitted from
taps as they are not as rigid as copper pipes and transmit
less structure borne vibration.
The noise levels produced by various tap configurations in
systems using the Gyprock Silencer™ were measured in the
adjacent room. Typical results are presented in Table 1.

TABLE 1: TYPICAL TAP NOISE LEVELS

Source PKA Consulting

Gyprock Silencer™ with copper pipe and banjo type

27dB
shower head (35ltr/min.)
Gyprock Silencer™ plus flow control valve or disc (9ltr/
21dB
min.) and banjo type shower head
Gyprock Silencer™ with copper pipe and flow control
19dB
shower head (9ltr/min.)

Z24 The Red Book™

Penetrations in Fire Rated Walls
FIG Z230: PLUMBING OR ELECTRICAL PENETRATIONS WITH BAFFLE
(Maintains the fire rating of a wall system, up to FRL 90/90/90, acoustic performance may be reduced.)

Sealant to suit,
System Rondo support (not required to System
bracket 75mm Bradford
insulation be fire rated) Partition batts insulation
min.

Timber batten support

GYPROCK plasterboard 600mm high GYPROCK
and/or Cemintel™ Wallboard Taps, power outlets or switch. FYRCHEK as baffle centred
linings to system specification Maximum aggregate hole size about penetration vertically.
per baffle of 9000mm2 Baffle must not overlap baffle
in opposing wall leaf

FIG Z231: PLUMBING OR ELECTRICAL PENETRATIONS

WITH GYPROCK SILENCER
(Maintains the fire rating of a wall system, up to FRL 90/90/90)

Sealant to suit, System insulation

(not required to as specified
be fire rated)

FIG Z068: COPPER PIPE PENETRATION THROUGH

WALL
(Maintains the FRL of the wall system in which it is installed).
Acoustic performance may be reduced.
Taps or mixers arranged
vertically, power outlets
or switches Where wall
system has
only one layer
of GYPROCK
FYRCHEK,
CSR Gyprock® provide
Fire Mastic 400 x 400mm
GYPROCK plasterboard Gyprock Silencer™ backblock and
and/or Cemintel™ Wallboard thickness 15mm
maximum 2 per stud min. fix with
linings to system specification spacing, per side laminating
screws
20mm
152mm max.

FIG Z024: ACCESS PANEL IN WALL

CSR Gyprock®
Fire Mastic
Non fire rated
Fire rated access Backing Rod
panel installed to
manufacturer’s
Wall studs and noggings details 2 layer
around cutout GYPROCK
FYRCHEK
wall system

One layer 16mm

GYPROCK FYRCHEK
fixed to studs and
noggings around cutout

GYPROCK FYRCHEK
fixed to studs and
noggings around cutout Set over stopping bead
at 150mm maximum around opening
centres

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Z25
NOTE: Where non-fire rated switches are used with a baffle in fire rated walls, installation and cut-out preparation must be as
detailed in FIG Z050 or FIG Z051. Acoustic performance may be reduced.

FIG Z050: POWER OUTLET/LIGHT SWITCH FIG Z051: POWER OUTLET/LIGHT SWITCH
INSTALLATION USING NON FIRE RATED SWITCHES INSTALLATION USING NON FIRE RATED SWITCHES
AND CAVITY BAFFLE – FRL – /60/60 AND CAVITY BAFFLE – FRL – /120/120

GYPROCK FYRCHEK Maximum of 1 cut-out for switch For timber stud

(3000mm2 max.) on each wall CSR Bradford 2 layers
Baffle (same thickness Insulation GYPROCK 50mm min.
as used on wall) to face between each stud opening For steel stud
(recommended to FYRCHEK
extend 300mm min. assist acoustic plasterboard 50mm min. 11mm min.
above and below cutouts Timber or steel integrity of wall
or to bottom plate studs at 600mm system)
max. centres

Timber Batten
Batten

150mm min. CSR Bradford

Insulation Timber or steel
1 layer studs at 600mm
(recommended to GYPROCK
maintain acoustic max. centres
FYRCHEK Cut-out for power
integrity of wall plasterboard outlet or light switch
system) GYPROCK FYRCHEK Baffle
3000mm2 each max. same thickness and number
of layers as used on wall

GYPROCK FYRCHEK
wall lining sheets

Batten Batten
Baffle 300mm min.

Baffle 300mm min.

GYPROCK FYRCHEK GYPROCK FYRCHEK

Baffle to fill between Baffle to fill between
studs Stud studs Stud

Cut-out for Switch Cut-out for Switch

maximum one per two max. per wall
wall face face in any one stud
opening

Baffle 300mm min. Baffle 300mm min.

or to bottom plate or to bottom plate
Batten Batten

Bottom Plate Bottom Plate

Z26 The Red Book™

FIG Z052: CABLE TRAY AND CABLES Plumbing Penetrations in
FRL – /120/120 APPRAISAL: FSP 0087
Fire Rated Walls
Where penetrations for plumbing services are made in fire
rated walls, the following conditions apply.
• All pipework must be kept clear of GYPROCK FYRCHEK
GYPROCK
FYRCHEK Electrical plasterboard wall linings and baffles.
Cables
Cable
Tray • Pipes must not be supported by wall lining sheets.
• Pipes/taps may penetrate only one face of the wall
between any two studs.
• The total area of openings must not exceed 5000mm2
between any two studs.
CSR Gyprock Fire • The area immediately behind the penetration must be
Mastic 3mm IBS™ strips
minimum thickness 50 x 19mm protected with a baffle structure as illustrated in FIG Z066
and 30mm overlap
on board face or FIG Z067.
16mm 16mm 16mm 16mm

CSR Gyprock Fire Mastic

overlapping face of board Fill all gaps with CSR
minimum 30mm around Gyprock Fire Mastic
penetration FIG Z066: TAP PENETRATIONS
(Maintains the FRL of the wall system in which it is installed).
NOTE: Taps will adversely affect Rw performance.

GYPROCK FYRCHEK
Baffle (same thickness as
GYPROCK FYRCHEK wall lining sheet) to extend
plasterboard 300mm min. above and
below penetrations

Support Batten or Steel Bracket

Ceramic Tiles
GYPROCK
FYRCHEK IBS™ strips 15mm 15mm
Cable Tray 50 x 19mm 6mm CSR Gyprock®
wall lining min. Wet Area Acrylic Sealant min.

GYPROCK FYRCHEK MR
plasterboard

FIG Z067: TAP PENETRATIONS

(Maintains the FRL of the wall system in which it is installed).
NOTE: Taps will adversely affect Rw performance.
FIG Z053: CABLING (UP TO 3 TWIN FLEX)
Baffle with 2 layers
FRL – /180/120. APPRAISAL: CSIRO FCO 1198 2 layers GYPROCK GYPROCK FYRCHEK to
FYRCHEK plasterboard extend 300mm min. above
and below penetrations
10mm

GYPROCK
12mm FYRCHEK
1 or 2
Support Batten
38mm max.

layers

Ceramic Tiles
CSR Gyprock
Fire Mastic 15mm 6mm CSR Gyprock® 15mm
min. Wet Area Acrylic Sealant min.

2 layers GYPROCK
16mm 16mm 16mm 16mm FYRCHEK MR
plasterboard

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Z27
Fire Damper Penetrations in Walls
Detail FIG Z025 is suitable for dampers rated up to FRL –/120/–. Damper and duct weight must NOT be supported by the wall.
For full specifications and installation details, refer to the appropriate damper manufacturer.

FIG Z025: INSTALLATION DETAIL FOR FIRE DAMPER IN STUD WALL SYSTEM
APPRAISAL: CSIRO FCO 2106

Boxed studs

Deflection Head
Track fixed to studs

Promaseal IBS™ backing

rod 20% larger diameter
than gap (gap 15-30mm).
Promaseal Acrylic Mastic
over (5mm min. depth)

Caulk between
plasterboard and
Mechanical fire damper body sides
damper tested and with Promaseal
approved for Acrylic Mastic 5mm
AS1530.4 min. depth

1 or 2 layers
GYPROCK
FYRCHEK
Plasterboard as
per FRL

Damper seal angles

75 x 50 x 1.2mm MS
Boxed studs
Deflection Head
Track fixed to studs

FIG Z026: INSTALLATION DETAIL FOR LORIENT LVH44 FIRE DAMPER

Ductwork branch CSR Gyprock Laminated

mechanically fixed to Service System
sheetmetal riser with
rivets or tek screws Duct breakaway connection
in accordance with AS1682.2

Perimeter of fire damper

sealed with Lorient
Intumescent Mastic

Lorient LVH44 Intumescent Fire

Damper unit (nom. 300 x 300mm)

Sheetmetal
Riser

Sheetmetal ductwork

Perimeter of duct sealed with

Lorient Intumescent Mastic

Z28 The Red Book™

FIG Z027: INSTALLATION DETAIL FOR FIRE DAMPER IN SHAFT WALL SYSTEM – APPRAISAL: CSIRO FCO 2109

1500mm max. J-Track fixed to studs

Promaseal IBS™ backing

rod 20% larger diameter
than gap (gap 15-30mm)

J-Track
Mechanical fire
damper tested and
approved for
AS1530.4 10mm dia. MS rod
fixed to slab and
support angle
1400mm max.

Damper seal angles

75mm x 50mm x
1.2mm MS

Support angle 50mm

x 50mm x 5mm MS
1 or 2 layers GYPROCK
FYRCHEK Plasterboard
as per FRL
GYPROCK Shaft
Liner Panel

FIG Z028: INSTALLATION DETAIL FOR LORIENT LVH-O FIRE DAMPER

Steel studs
at 600mm
centres
Two 35 x 35mm Rondo
angles mechanically
fixed to studs with Nº6
Type ‘S’ drill point
screws
2 layers
GYPROCK
FYRCHEK Steel studs at
plasterboard 600mm centres

Lorient LVH-O type

damper supplied in
spigot available from
100mm to 450mm
diameter maximum
weight 5.95kg

Spigot to terminate
with break away
joint as detailed in
AS1882.2

6 to 12mm perimeter gaps sealed Damper spigot mechanically

with CSR Gyprock Fire Mastic, 12 fixed top and bottom to two 35
to 20mm perimeter gaps filled with x 35mm Rondo angles with
Steel studs backing rod and filled 20mm deep 25mm Nº6 Type ‘S’ drill point
at 600mm with CSR Gyprock Fire Mastic screws
centres

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Z29
Penetrations in
Fire Rated Ceilings
CSR Gyprock Fire Spring FIG Z055: CSR GYPROCK FIRE SPRING FITTED AFTER
CEILING INSTALLATION
The CSR Gyprock® Fire Spring is a steel coil approximately APPRAISAL – WRFA C91409
25mm in diameter and 170mm in length. It is designed
to keep power cables away from combustible materials,
effectively eliminating the need to ‘back-block’ the wiring.
The CSR Gyprock® Fire Spring is used in plasterboard
ceiling systems required to be resistant to the incipient
CSR Gyprock
spread of fire. Fire Spring

The CSR Gyprock® Fire Spring can be installed during ceiling

construction as shown in FIG Z054, or once the ceiling has
CSR Gyprock
been installed as shown in FIG Z055. Fire Mastic

FIG Z054: CSR GYPROCK FIRE SPRING FITTED

DURING CEILING INSTALLATION
APPRAISAL – WRFA C91409
Two layers
16mm GYPROCK
FYRCHEK
plasterboard

CSR Gyprock
Fire Spring
Where electrical wires or conduits penetrate a ceiling with
an FRL, the penetration may be back-blocked with two 100
CSR Gyprock x 100mm pieces of 16 mm GYPROCK FYRCHEK.
Fire Mastic
Recess the lower piece to accommodate the wiring, and fix
both blocks in position with Gyprock® Cornice Cement or
Gyprock® Base Coat.

Two layers
16mm GYPROCK
FYRCHEK FIG Z056: BACK-BLOCKING OF ELECTRICAL
plasterboard PENETRATION ON CEILING

Two 100 x 100mm

blocks of 16mm
GYPROCK
FYRCHEK

Recess 1st block

to accommodate
wiring

Z30 The Red Book™

FIG Z057: RECESSED LIGHT CAVITY IN TIMBER FRAME FIG Z058: RECESSED LIGHT BOX IN SUSPENDED
(Maintains the FRL of the wall system in which it is installed) STEEL FRAME CEILING
(Maintains the FRL of the wall system in which it is installed)
(Components not supplied by CSR)
Timber flooring Stirrup fabricated
from stud or furring
Cup head bolts and Nº226 clips
Protection box 85 x 7mm
Light fitting
450mm support
Floor Joist
50 50
Trimmers
50 x 50mm min.

141mm
127mm
7mm

250 x 50 x 3mm
support 285mm 2 layer x 16mm
GYPROCK FYRCHEK
Light trim
1 or 2 layers of GYPROCK
FYRCHEK plasterboard
Hanging bolts 2 layers 16mm GYPROCK
FYRCHEK screw fixed to
Framing Detail steel box at 300mm max.
312mm centres

670mm Wiring
penetration

312mm
12
of 94m
she m
etin to o
g ut sid
e

Floor Joist Fabricated box 0.5mm

galvanised steel 1230L x
285W x 120H mm
Trimmer
50 x 50mm min.

Nogging
50 x 50mm min.

Suspension
Rod
Suspension
Clip

FIG Z80: FIRE RATED REGAL HALOGEN DOWNLIGHT

Top
TYPE R1012/FRD Cross
Rail
(Suitable for FRL 60/60/60 and RISF)

Support stirrup
fabricated from stud
or furring channel
and Nº226 clips

Recessed light
protection box Furring
Channel

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Z31
FIG Z059: SURFACE MOUNTED LIGHT FIG Z069: COPPER PIPE PENETRATION THROUGH
PERPENDICULAR TO FURRING CHANNELS CEILING
(Maintains the FRL of the ceiling system in which it is installed).

IBS Strip
60 x 20mm Wire Mesh
Shield
diameter
twice that
of pipe

1, 2 or 3 layers
of GYPROCK
6mm FYRCHEK
15mm min. plasterboard

Gyprock Fire
Additional short Mastic
length of Top Cross 100mm max.
Rail to support
Furring Channels

Light Fitting screw fixed FIG Z070: PVC PIPE PENETRATION THROUGH CEILING
to Furring Channels Installation must be to fire rated collar manufacturer’s specifications.

FIG Z060: SURFACE MOUNTED LIGHT PARALLEL TO

FURRING CHANNELS
Additional support PVC Pipe
framing if required

1, 2 or 3 layers
of GYPROCK
FYRCHEK
plasterboard
PROMAT™
Fyre Collar
fixed to support
framing

Additional short
length of Top Cross
Rail to support FIG Z071: FIRE SPRINKLER PIPE PENETRATION
Furring Channels THROUGH CEILING
Light Fitting screw fixed
to Furring Channel

Support sprinkler
pipe independently
of ceiling lining

1, 2 or 3 layers of
GYPROCK
Sprinkler Pipes FYRCHEK
Plasterboard
Sprinkler pipe

The penetration through fire rated ceilings for sprinkler pipes Hole diameter =
Pipe diameter +
should not exceed the pipe diameter plus 10mm. 10mm max.

The hole must be cut using a hole saw.

Once the pipe is in position caulk around the sprinkler head
with Gyprock® Fire Mastic.

Caulk gap with

Gyprock Fire
Mastic

Z32 The Red Book™

Penetrations for Access Panels and FIG Z033: AIR CONDITIONING DUCT/DAMPER
PENETRATION IN CEILING
Air Conditioning FRL 60/60/60 – TEST: SI 1585

FIG Z032: FIRE HATCH IN CEILING AC Duct and Damper Ceiling

supported independently suspension
to ceiling system system

Ceiling Joists/Trimmers around

all sides of opening A
Fire Damper
Fire rated access panel installed
to manufacturer’s specifications Fire Damper
Frame
Top Cross Rail
30mm Bradford Part Nº128
Fireseal Damper Strip

Ceiling cut-out equal

to hatch frame size
GYPROCK FYRCHEK
plasterboard ceiling lining

GYPROCK FYRCHEK Air Diffuser Furring Channel

plasterboard layers Part Nº129
and thickness Volume Dampers
appropriate for system

VIEW FROM ‘A’

Ceiling
AC Duct and Damper suspension
supported independently system
to ceiling system

Fusible Link

Fire Top Cross

Damper Rail Part
Nº128
30mm Bradford
Fireseal Damper Strip

GYPROCK FYRCHEK Air Diffuser Furring Channel

plasterboard layers Part Nº129
and thickness Volume Dampers
appropriate for system

The system detailed in FIG Z033 incorporates a 600 x 400

x 0.76mm galvanised steel duct incorporating a single
blade fire damper with an opening size of 460mm x 460mm
(Blendair CFDI 450 x 450mm single blade fire and smoke
damper or equivalent).
The design incorporates a 450 x 450mm aluminium volume
damper located in the fir damper, and a 600 x 600mm face
size by 0.76mm steel diffuser for the air outlet.

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Z33
Ceiling Control Joints
FIG Z073: CONTROL JOINT PARALLEL TO STEEL FIG Z074: CONTROL JOINT PERPENDICULAR TO
FRAMING – 1 LAYER STEEL FRAMING – 1 LAYER
(Maintains FRL of the ceiling system in which it is installed). (Maintains FRL of the ceiling system in which it is installed).

Back-block between furring

channel with GYPROCK
Fix one side of back-block Continuous back-block of FYRCHEK same thickness
with laminating screws at GYPROCK FYRCHEK same Fix one side of back-block as ceiling sheet
600mm max. centres or thickness as ceiling sheet with laminating screws at Rondo Nº140 Track
plaster based adhesive 600mm max. centres or
60 to 70mm plaster based adhesive
Furring
Channel 200mm min.

Furring Channel

RONDO P35 1 layer GYPROCK

FYRCHEK RONDO P35
Control Joint Control Joint GYPROCK FYRCHEK
with set finish 15 to 20mm gap plasterboard screw 15 to 20mm gap plasterboard fixed to
fixed to furring with set finish
Nº140 Track at 200mm
channel each side of max. centres
joint at 200mm max.
centres

FIG Z034: CONTROL JOINT PARALLEL TO STEEL
FRAMING – 2 LAYERS
(Maintains FRL of the ceiling system in which it is installed).
Continuous back-block of
GYPROCK FYRCHEK same
thickness as ceiling sheet
Fix one side of back-block
with laminating screws at
600mm max. centres or
plaster based adhesive
Furring
Channel
FIG Z035: CONTROL JOINT PERPENDICULAR TO
STEEL FRAMING – 2 LAYERS
(Maintains FRL of the ceiling system in which it is installed).
Continuously fill gap Back-block between furring Continuously fill gap
with CSR Gyprock® channel with GYPROCK with CSR Gyprock®
Fire Mastic to depth FYRCHEK same thickness Fire Mastic to depth
of first layer minimum as ceiling sheet of first layer minimum
Fix one side of back-block
with laminating screws at
Furring Channel
600mm max. centres or Joiner Nº138
60 to 70mm plaster based adhesive
200mm min.

Furring Channel

RONDO P35 2 layers GYPROCK RONDO P35 GYPROCK FYRCHEK

Control Joint FYRCHEK Control Joint plasterboard fixed with
15 to 20mm gap plasterboard screw 15 to 20mm gap laminating screws to
with set finish with set finish
fixed to furring each layer above at 200mm
side of joint at 200mm max. centres
max. centres

FIG Z037: CONTROL JOINT PARALLEL TO STEEL FIG Z038: CONTROL JOINT PERPENDICULAR TO
FRAMING – 3 LAYERS STEEL FRAMING – 3 LAYERS
(Maintains FRL of the ceiling system in which it is installed). (Maintains FRL of the ceiling system in which it is installed).

Continuous back-block of Continuously fill gap Back-block between furring

GYPROCK FYRCHEK same with CSR Gyprock® channel with GYPROCK
thickness as ceiling sheet Fire Mastic to depth FYRCHEK same thickness
of first layer minimum as ceiling sheet Continuously fill gap
Fix one side of back-block Fix one side of back-block with CSR Gyprock®
with laminating screws at with laminating screws at Fire Mastic to depth
600mm max. centres or 600mm max. centres or of first layer minimum
plaster based adhesive 60 to 70mm plaster based adhesive
Furring 200mm min.
Channel
each side
of joint Furring Channel

RONDO P35 1st and 2nd layers of 2nd and 3rd layers of
GYPROCK FYRCHEK RONDO P35
Control Joint Control Joint GYPROCK FYRCHEK
15 to 20mm gap plasterboard fixed to 15 to 20mm gap plasterboard fixed with
with set finish with set finish
furring at 200mm max. laminating screws to
3rd layer of GYPROCK centres layer above at 200mm
FYRCHEK plasterboard max. centres
fixed with laminating screws
at 200mm max. centres

Z34 The Red Book™

FIG Z042: CONTROL JOINT PARALLEL OR FIG Z045: CONTROL JOINT PARALLEL OR
PERPENDICULAR TO TIMBER OR STEEL FRAMING – PERPENDICULAR TO TIMBER OR STEEL FRAMING –
2 LAYERS 3 LAYERS
(Maintains FRL of the ceiling system in which it is installed). (Maintains FRL of the ceiling system in which it is installed).
Continuously and Continuously and
NOTE: Control Joint must be completely fill gap NOTE: Control Joint must be completely fill gap
placed centrally between joists with CSR Gyprock® placed centrally between joists with CSR Gyprock®
when installed parallel to framing Fire Mastic when installed parallel to framing Fire Mastic
1 layer GYPROCK 2 layers GYPROCK
Laminating screws at FYRCHEK plasterboard Laminating screws at FYRCHEK plasterboard
200mm max. centres continuous across joint 200mm max. centres continuous across joint

NOTE: Aluminium Foil

RONDO must be placed under
Stopping Bead NOTE: Aluminium Foil must
10 to 12mm gap joist where control joint is RONDO be placed under joist where
with set finish perpendicular to framing. Stopping Bead control joint is perpendicular
Refer to FIG Z041. with set finish 10 to 12mm gap to framing. Refer to FIG Z044.

FIG Z040: CONTROL JOINT PARALLEL TO TIMBER FIG Z041: CONTROL JOINT PERPENDICULAR TO
FRAMING – 2 LAYERS TIMBER FRAMING – 2 LAYERS
(Maintains FRL of the ceiling system in which it is installed). (Maintains FRL of the ceiling system in which it is installed).
Back-block between trimmers Continuously fill gap
Back-block between trimmers Continuously fill gap with GYPROCK FYRCHEK same with CSR Gyprock®
with GYPROCK FYRCHEK same with CSR Gyprock® thickness as ceiling sheet Fire Mastic to depth
thickness as ceiling sheet Fire Mastic to depth of first layer minimum
Laminating screws at of first layer minimum
Laminating screws at
200mm max. centres 200mm max. centres
Trimmers at 450mm
max. centres
Joist
300mm min.
Joist Joist
200mm min. 200mm min.

GYPROCK GYPROCK
RONDO P35 FYRCHEK
Control Joint FYRCHEK
15 to 20mm gap plasterboard 15 to 20mm gap plasterboard
with set finish
RONDO P35
Laminating screws at Control Joint Laminating screws at
200mm max. centres with set finish 200mm max. centres

Aluminium Foil under joist,

300 x 150 x 0.15mm

FIG Z043: CONTROL JOINT PARALLEL TO TIMBER FIG Z044: CONTROL JOINT PERPENDICULAR TO
FRAMING – 3 LAYERS TIMBER FRAMING – 3 LAYERS
(Maintains FRL of the ceiling system in which it is installed). (Maintains FRL of the ceiling system in which it is installed).

Back-block between trimmers Continuously fill gap Back-block between trimmers Continuously fill gap with CSR
with GYPROCK FYRCHEK same with CSR Gyprock® with GYPROCK FYRCHEK same Gyprock® Fire Mastic to depth
thickness as ceiling sheet Fire Mastic to depth thickness as ceiling sheet of one layer minimum
of first layer minimum
Fix back-block to ceiling sheet Fix back-block to ceiling sheet
with plaster based adhesive with plaster based adhesive
or laminating screws Trimmers at 450mm or laminating screws
max. centres

300mm min.
Joist Joist Joist
200mm min. 200mm min.

RONDO P35 GYPROCK GYPROCK

Control Joint FYRCHEK FYRCHEK
15 to 20mm gap plasterboard 15 to 20mm gap plasterboard
with set finish
Fix 2nd and 3rd layers to RONDO P35 Fix 2nd and 3rd layers to
preceeding layer with Control Joint preceeding layer with
laminating screws at 200mm with set finish laminating screws at
max. centres 200mm max. centres
Aluminium Foil under joist,
300 x 150 x 0.15mm

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Z35
Ceiling Perimeter Details
Fire Rated Details
At fire rated ceiling/wall junctions, ceiling framing is required to support the plasterboard as detailed in FIG Z101 to FIG Z130.
To seal the junction between the ceiling and wall, one of the caulking details FIG Z140 to FIG Z147 must be used. The junction
detail should be selected with regard to appearance and acoustic integrity.

FIG Z100: CEILING PERIMETER FRAMING AND CAULKING SELECTION

Step 1: Step 2:
Choose a suitable Choose a suitable
ceiling perimeter perimeter caulking
framing detail. detail.
Refer to Refer to
FIG Z101 FIG Z140
to to
FIG Z130 FIG Z147

CEILING PERIMETER FRAMING AT JUNCTION WITH TIMBER FRAMED WALL

FIG: Z101 FIG: Z102
600mm max.

Ceiling Joist

Angle may be
required as backing
1 or 2 layers of for caulking
GYPROCK FYRCHEK Packer to suit 1 or 2 layers of
GYPROCK FYRCHEK
Rondo Wall Track fixed at
Refer to FIG Z100 Non fire 600mm max. centres
rated or Blocking to suit FRL. Refer to 'National
lower Association of Forest Industries Ltd'
NOTE: Caulking of the rated publication 'MRTFC'
ceiling perimeter may timber
be necessary before wall
fixing wall linings GYPROCK system GYPROCK
Plasterboard Plasterboard

FIG: Z103 FIG: Z104

600mm max. 200mm max.

Ceiling Joist

1, 2 or 3 layers of 50x50mm Plasterers Steel

GYPROCK FYRCHEK Angle or Wall Track fixed at
600mm max. centres 1, 2 or 3 layers of
GYPROCK FYRCHEK

Rondo Wall Track fixed at

600mm max. centres
Refer to FIG Z100 Non fire
rated or Blocking to suit FRL up to 90/90/90
lower Refer to 'National Association of Forest
rated Industries Ltd' publication 'MRTFC'
NOTE: Caulking of the timber
ceiling perimeter may wall
be necessary before GYPROCK GYPROCK
system
fixing wall linings Plasterboard Plasterboard

Z36 The Red Book™

CEILING PERIMETER FRAMING AT JUNCTION WITH FIRE RATED STEEL FRAMED WALL

FIG: Z111 FIG: Z112

200mm max. 600mm max.

1, 2 or 3 layers of
GYPROCK FYRCHEK 1, 2 or 3 layers of
Rondo Wall Track fixed at GYPROCK FYRCHEK
Rondo Wall Track fixed at
600mm max. centres with 600mm max. centres with
metal fasteners metal fasteners

Fire rated
wall system
Refer to FIG Z100

FIG: Z113 FIG: Z114

600mm max.

1, 2 or 3 layers of
GYPROCK FYRCHEK
Steel Track fixed at
600mm max. centres
with metal fasteners
1, 2 or 3 layers of
GYPROCK FYRCHEK
Steel Angle or Track fixed
at 600mm max. centres
with metal fasteners

Refer to FIG Z100 Fire rated

wall system

FIG: Z115 FIG: Z116

200mm max. 600mm max.

1, 2 or 3 layers of
GYPROCK FYRCHEK
Steel Angle fixed at
600mm max. centres with
metal fasteners
1, 2 or 3 layers of
GYPROCK FYRCHEK
Steel Angle fixed at
600mm max. centres with
metal fasteners

Refer to FIG Z100 Fire rated

wall system

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Z37
CEILING PERIMETER FRAMING AT JUNCTION WITH MASONRY WALL

FIG: Z121 FIG: Z122

Wall track or angle fixed at Masonry

wall system 600mm max.
600mm max. centres with
metal fasteners

1, 2 or 3 layers of 1, 2 or 3 layers of
GYPROCK FYRCHEK GYPROCK FYRCHEK
Refer to FIG Z100

FIG: Z123 FIG: Z124

600mm max.
Refer to FIG Z100

Ceiling Joist

1, 2 or 3 layers of Angle may be required

GYPROCK FYRCHEK as backing for caulking
1, 2 or 3 layers of
Packer to suit GYPROCK FYRCHEK

Continuous strip of 16mm Rondo Wall Track

GYPROCK FYRCHEK
Masonry
wall system

FIG: Z125 FIG: Z126

600mm max.
Refer to FIG Z100

Ceiling Joist

1, 2 or 3 layers of Angle may be

GYPROCK FYRCHEK required as backing
for caulking 1, 2 or 3 layers of
Packer to suit GYPROCK FYRCHEK
Wire Mesh (galvanised)
nailed to wall plate
Masonry Rondo Wall Track
wall system
Render Render

Z38 The Red Book™

CEILING PERIMETER FRAMING AT JUNCTION WITH MASONRY WALL

FIG: Z127 FIG: Z128

600mm max.
Refer to FIG Z100

Ceiling Joist

1, 2 or 3 layers of Angle may be

GYPROCK FYRCHEK required as backing
for caulking 1, 2 or 3 layers of
Gyprock Masonry Adhesive Packer to suit GYPROCK FYRCHEK
(large daubs to bridge cavity) Masonry
wall system Rondo Wall Track
GYPROCK GYPROCK
Plasterboard CD Plasterboard CD

FIG: Z129 FIG: Z130

200mm max. 600mm max.

Masonry
wall system

1, 2 or 3 layers of 1, 2 or 3 layers of
GYPROCK FYRCHEK GYPROCK FYRCHEK
Rondo Wall Track fixed at
600mm max. centres with Rondo Wall Track fixed at
metal fasteners 600mm max. centres with
metal fasteners
Refer to FIG Z100

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Z39
Caulking Details for Fire Rated Ceilings
P e r i m e t e r c a u l k i n g d e t a i l s Z 1 4 0 t o Z 1 4 7 w i l l m a i n t a i n t h e F R L o f t h e C S R G y p ro c k c e i l i n g s y s t e m s
in which they are installed.
FIG: Z140 FIG: Z143
Suitable for 2 and 3 layer plasterboard ceiling systems. Suitable for 2 and 3 layer plasterboard ceiling systems.

6mm gap min.

Framing to appropriate detail
Wall System

Framing to appropriate detail

Wall System
Backing rod
(non fire rated)
10mm Continuously fill gap at
min. Continuously fill gap at edge of all sheets with
edge of sheet with CSR Gyprock® Fire Mastic
CSR Gyprock® Fire Mastic
min. 16mm depth

FIG: Z141 FIG: Z144

Suitable for 2 and 3 layer plasterboard ceiling systems. Suitable for 1, 2 and 3 layer plasterboard ceiling systems.

6mm gap min.

Framing to appropriate detail
Wall System

Framing to appropriate detail

Wall System
Shadowline stopping bead
Rondo P50 Continuously fill gap at
Continuously fill gap at edge of all sheets with
edge of sheet with vermiculite plaster
CSR Gyprock® Fire Mastic
min. 16mm depth Tape and set joint

FIG: Z142 FIG: Z145

Suitable for 1, 2 and 3 layer plasterboard ceiling systems. Suitable for 1, 2 and 3 layer plasterboard ceiling systems.

6mm gap min.

Framing to appropriate detail
Wall System

Framing to appropriate detail

Wall System

6mm max. gap

Trowel on a continuous Timber moulding
25 x 25mm fillet
of Vermiculite plaster
Continuously fill gap at
edge of all sheets with
Vermiculite plaster

FIG: Z146 FIG: Z147

Suitable for 1, 2 and 3 layer plasterboard ceiling systems. Suitable for 2 and 3 layer plasterboard ceiling systems.
NOTE: This detail is not suitable were acoustic integrity is required. NOTE: This detail is not suitable were acoustic integrity is required.

70mm max.

6mm gap Framing to appropriate detail

Wall System

max.

Shadowline stopping bead

Rondo P50
Masonry
wall system Wall Angle Trim 22mm IBS rod
Rondo DUO 5 fixed to
wall with metal NOTE: Wall surface
fasteners at 600mm behind angle must be
max. centres flush. Fill any raked
joints behind angle.

Z40 The Red Book™

Index to Systems
System Page System Page System Page System Page System Page System Page
Nº Nº Nº Nº Nº Nº Nº Nº Nº Nº Nº Nº
005 B10 226 B17 512 B20 697 C22 833 E9 953 E12
010 B10 230 B18 513 B20 698 C22 834 E9 955 E12
015 B10 231 B18 515 B20 722 D16 835 E9 958 E11
025 B10 235 B18 516 B20 723 D16 836 E9 959 E11
032 B10 240 B19 520 B21 724 D16 837 E9 967 B31
035 B10 241 B19 521 B21 730 D16 838 E9 968 B31
039 B11 243 B19 522 B21 731 D16 839 E9 969 B31
040 B12 244 B19 523 B21 732 D16 841 E10 970 B30
043 B14 248 B31 526 D12 737 D6 845 E10 971 B30
044 B14 249 B31 527 D12 738 D7 846 E10 972 B30
045 B14 250 B15 528 D12 739 D7 847 E10 981 E17
046 B14 255 B16 530 D12 760 D6 848 E10 982 E17
050 B12 275 B16 531 D12 761 D6 849 E10 983 E17
055 B12 280 B16 532 D12 762 D6 851 E14 985 E17
060 B27 290 B24 533 D12 763 D6 852 E14 986 E17
061 B27 291 B24 534 D12 764 D6 853 E14 987 E18
062 B27 292 B24 535 D12 765 D6 856 E14 992 E18
075 B12 293 B24 540 D10 766 D6 857 E14 993 E18
080 B12 294 B25 541 D10 767 D7 858 E14 994 E18
089 B29 295 B25 542 D10 768 D7 859 E14 995 E18
090 B29 296 B26 543 D10 769 D7 860 E15 997 E18
091 B29 297 B25 544 D11 774 D8 862 E13 75PP D13
092 B29 298 B26 545 D11 775 D8 863 E13 75PP-DC D13
093 B29 305 C6 548 D10 776 D8 864 E13 75SS D14
110 B22 310 C6 549 D11 777 D8 865 E16 75SS-DC D14
121 B33 315 C6 550 C9 778 D9 866 E16 Hebel
122 B33 320 C6 551 D11 779 D9 867 E13 Powerwall D15
123 B33 325 C6 555 C9 780 D8 868 E13 001
125 B22 330 C6 575 C9 781 D8 870 E12 Hebel
B35
126 B34 335 C7 580 C9 783 D8 871 E12 Powerwall
127 B34 350 C7 582 C9 784 D8 874 E13 Hebel
C19
128 B34 352 C7 600 B11 787 D9 875 E13 Powerwall
129 B34 354 C7 601 B11 788 D9 876 E13 PF-001 E11
131 B22 355 C7 605 B11 795 D17 877 E16 SS01 F4
135 B22 375 C8 606 B11 796 D17 878 E16 SS02 F4
150 B23 380 C8 610 B13 797 D17 890 E19 SS04 F4
152 B23 390 C16 611 B13 798 D17 891 E15 SS08 F5
155 B23 391 C16 613 B13 801 E6 892 E15 SS09 F5
165 B36 392 C16 614 B13 803 E6 893 E15 SS10 F5
167 B36 393 C16 630 B23 804 E6 894 E15 SS11 F5
168 B36 403 C15 631 B22 805 E6 900 C17 SS12 F5
170 B37 410 C15 632 B22 806 E6 901 C17 SS13 F5
171 B37 411 C15 652 C7 807 E6 902 C17 SS17 F5
175 B23 415 C15 653 C8 808 E6 903 C17 SS18 F6
178 B37 419 C15 654 C8 809 E6 911 C18 SS19 F6
179 B37 425 C13 660 C8 810 E7 912 C18 SS20 F6
180 B23 430 C13 661 C14 811 E7 915 C18 SS21 F6
185 B35 450 C13 662 C14 812 E7 916 C18 SS22 F6
186 B35 455 C13 663 C14 813 E7 920 C20 SS23 F6
192 B38 475 C13 664 C14 814 E7 921 C20 SS24 F6
193 B38 480 C13 665 C8 815 E7 923 C20 SS26 F6
194 B38 493 C23 670 C14 816 E7 924 C20 SS30 F7
195 B38 494 C23 671 C14 817 E7 925 C20 SS31 F7
196 B38 495 C23 672 C14 818 E7 927 C20 SS32 F7
197 B38 496 C23 674 C10 819 E7 928 C20 SS33 F7
198 B38 497 C23 675 C10 820 E6 940 B32 SS34 F7
206 B15 498 C23 677 C9 821 E8 940+ SS38 F7
B32 SS39 F7
207 B15 500 C11 678 C9 822 E8 ExpressWall
208 B15 501 C11 680 C10 823 E8 941 B32 SS40 F8
212 B16 502 C11 681 C10 824 E8 942 B32 SS41 F8
216 B16 503 C11 682 C10 825 E8 945 B28 SS42 F8
217 B15 506 C12 690 C21 826 E8 946 B28 SS44 F4
218 B15 507 C12 693 C21 827 E8 947 B28 SS45 F4
222 B17 508 C12 694 C22 829 E8 950 E12 SS46 F4
223 B17 509 C12 695 C22 831 E9 951 E12
225 B17 510 B20 696 C21 832 E9 952 E12

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Additional information is listed in the Material Safety Data
Telephone: 13 17 44
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To obtain a copy, telephone 1800 807 668.
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If a CSR product does not meet our standard, we will, at our
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and systems recommended by it be used. South Australia
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New Zealand
This manual is current at September 2007 and supersedes 147 Gracefield Rd, Seaview, Wellington
all previous versions of the Fire and Acoustic Design Guide. Ph: 04 568 4520 Fax: 04 568 4528
Information including acoustic and fire rating has been
sourced from recognised third parties and is current at
the time of printing. Systems, Standards and Building
Codes are subject to change. To ensure the information
is current, check the websites www.gyprock.com.au or
www.cemintel.com.au or contact CSR Gyprock and Fibre
Cement. No responsibility is assumed for any errors that
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