COMET M & E Co.

, Ltd
No, (8) Room 6th Floor, Ayoekone st, Ayoekone Quarter, Tamwe Township,
Yangon Myanmar. Ph:95-9-5088487,95-9-785088487
E-mail: comet@comet-mm.com
E-mail: comet.me.engineeringgroup@gmail.com
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Method Statement for Cement Board Dry

Wall Partitions 

 PURPOSE and SCOPE.

The Method statement describes the working procedure for Assembling of Dry wall 
Partitions and other related activities. This will include for the preparation for 
Frames, Bracing, Boarding of Partitions. 
The purpose of this Method Statement for Dry Wall Partition is to outline and describe in 
detail the procedure, material and labor required to undertake the work or activity in a safe
and controlled manner.  This will comprise the Dry Wall Partition and as specified in the
approved shop drawings.  

Cement Board Partition Method statement by COMET

REFERENCES.
Project Specification. 
 
All related codes and standards referenced in the contract specifications. 

Contract Drawings.
 
Program of Work.
  
Approved project Quality & Safety plan and procedures.  

MATERIALS and TOOLS/EQUIPMENT. 

These  listed  materials  and  tools/equipment  that  are  required  for  this  activity  will  def
er depending on the condition of the area encountered.  
Materials:  

12 mm Cement Board.

Top Track & Floor Track.  

Galvanized steel – BS EN- 10346 2009 (formerly) coating type as per ASTM A 653 / A 653
M. Dimension A & C can be made up to 25 -50 mm.

Metal Studs.  

Cement Board Partition Method statement by COMET

Galvanized steel – BS EN- 10346 2009 (formerly) coating type as per ASTM A 653 / A 653
M. Dimension A & C can be made up to 34 -50 mm. Length can be mad up to 13 m.

GTI Framing screw.

GTI Dry wall screw

Wedge anchor

Cement Board Partition Method statement by COMET

Tape (Fiber & Corner)  

Joint Compound. 
For example, TERRACO handy coat material. 

Cement Board Partition Method statement by COMET

Tools/Equipment:  
• Screwdriver Machine. 
• Drill Machine. 
• Carpenter Saw. 
• Hand Cutter. 
• Grinding Machine. 
• Measuring Tape. 
• Spirit Level. 
• Scraper (Diff. Size) 
• Paint Brush. 
• Paint Roller.  

PROCEDURES.
Preparation/Planning  
Prior  to  works  commencing,  the  Site  Engineer  shall  ensure  that  the  following  activities 
have been completed and signed-off by the Consultant: 
Drawing must be approved for construction by the Consultant. 

Materials Submittals (Cement board, Framing Stud, Track, screws, and joint filler material    
are approved by Consultant. 

Method of statement was approved by consultant.

The Site Engineer shall ensure that the necessary Statutory Authorities approvals have  
been received WIR for completed concrete works should be approved.  

Repairing of concrete surfaces prior to framing works. 

Ensure all necessary protection to be provided to existing Structure, floor, Services
and Ceiling against any damage.
Erect  scaffold  and  access  platforms  in  accordance  with  approved  documents  and 
safety procedures. 

Cement Board Partition Method statement by COMET

A toolbox talk will be initiated by the HSE Team to the personnel who will perform
this activity. 
Review  the  relevant  documents  to  verify  whether  the  preceded  activity  was  comple
ted  and approved by the consultant.
QA/QC  Representative  will  verify  that  all  the  apparatus  and  instruments  used  to  ch
eck  the quality of material and conditions were all calibrated with supporting
documents.
Allocate  a  dedicated  Site  Engineer  to  supervise  this  activity  that  will  ensure  that  this 
Method Statement, ITP, and other specific documents related to this activity. 
Delivered materials should be verified by
the QA/QC Representative and has to be inspected by the Engineer. 
Store materials in dry area out of direct sun light and as directed by the material
manufacturer.

Delivery Storage and Handling.

Cement Partition and lining materials (Cement boards, insulation's (IF REQUIRED) and
Framing components), with delivery note to be delivered to the site accordingly and 
Stored, protected against from any damage.  

Execution.

Layout Marking or Setting Out.

 The team will conduct a survey for specific layout marking as per Site Personnel.
 The Team will carry out layout marking as per approved drawing in accord with the 
 schedule of work.
 The layout would be mark with any marking line on the floor and subject for correct layout.
Once the setting out is completed, the end points will be marked with permanent markers.
The level and line for setting out would be taken from the approved Drawing from the
Contractor at site.
All layout and markings will be checked before proceeding with the installation.

Check for right angle and alignment of the framing / first fix   

Cement Board Partition Method statement by COMET

Framework for Partition.
Fixing the bottom Track to the floor matching the layout on the floor which have been
marked before starting the fixation. 

Fix the first and last vertical stud only for each expected wall partition and in the same time
fix the top track to check the alignment.  

The floor tracks will also be fixed in the same manner.

The stud will be installed between the top and bottom@600 mm Center to center tracks
taking into consideration the height of the partition and joints of studs to overlap 600 mm in
both directions.

Cement Board Partition Method statement by COMET

Around opening doors and A/C Ducts should be taken into consideration for extra support
channels, as horizontal track, and vertical stud in position to receive flat faces.  

The framework will inspect by Site In-charge for any discrepancy, to rectify, if any, before
proceeding the work.  

Rock wool insulation “if required” and Boarding for 

Partition.  
First will start with Installation “if required” of First layer one side Cement board keeping 20
mm of space around the outer frame and ducts openings for the fire sealant “If Applicable” 
to be applied

Second will put the insulation inside the partition structure making sure of dimensions and
keeping the insulation tight inside the structure of the partition.
 
After the cutting and fixing of both side Cement board, it will start the Second layer of fire
rated gypsum board and then start the joint treatment with fiber tape and assuring that joint 
level is not exceeding the board level.
 
Boards will be installed along the stud direction with plasterboard screw or using the
required accessories and metal angle as per approved materials and drawing.

Cement Board Partition Method statement by COMET

The joints between each board are covered with Fiber tape. After fixing the joint fiber tape,
the gap be filled with Putty and the surface must be smooth using sandpaper.  

Taping, Jointing and Painting.

The substrate shall be fully cured and prepared to the required surface finish prior to
commencement of painting. 

The substrate shall be free from dust, oil, grease, and wax contaminants etc.
The substrate shall be repaired if the surface has imperfections. Appropriate repair
products shall be used.
Any MEP embedded items (Switches, power supplies etc.) shall be fully sealed and signed-
off. 
First coat of joint filler should be applied with Tools of Sufficient width to extend a minimum 
of 50 mm beyond both sides of the center of the Joint.
Joint tape to be embedded into the joint Filler to reinforce the joint between the Cement 
Board. 
Second Coat joint filler will be applied over the dried first Coat. 
Once the Second Coat is dried, surface should be sanded and smoothed. 
One coat of Primer will be applied over the board joints. 
Another One coat of Primer applied over the entire Partition Area.  
  

Cement Board Partition Method statement by COMET

Cement Board Partition Method statement by COMET