Knauf Drywall Systems

Updated performance information

Addendum to
The Complete Drywall
Manual
April 2021
This Addendum includes a
number of data set updates
which supersede the information
in the 2013 Complete Drywall

Contents
Manual from Knauf. Full test
data is available on request.

05 An introduction to Knauf Drywall

Systems

06 Knauf Performer ‘C’ Stud Partition

08 Knauf Performer ‘I’ Stud Partition

10 Knauf Performer Partition with Knauf

Resilient Bar

12 Knauf Isolator (Twin Frame) Partition

14 Knauf Silent Spacesaver

(Staggered Stud) Partition

16 Knauf Shaftwall

18 Knauf ‘I’ Stud Linings (Free Standing)

22 Knauf AQUAPANEL® Interior System

24 Knauf MF Suspended Ceiling

Membranes

26 Build for the world we live in

 An introduction to Knauf Drywall Systems
Knauf Performer
The Knauf Performer system is our most versatile and commonly used partition system. It is constructed using a single
row of Knauf metal studs with Knauf plasterboards to both sides in order to meet fire, acoustic, moisture and impact
requirements. The Performer system is lightweight, simple to construct and should be used in conjunction with Knauf’s
finishing solutions range.

Knauf Performer with Knauf Resilient Bar

Knauf Resilient Bar can be added to both or one side of certain Knauf Performer systems. This additional component
improves the acoustic sound reduction performance of the system in order to meet higher acoustic requirements

Knauf Isolator (Twin Frame)

The Knauf Isolator system is typically used to divide habitable dwellings. The twin stud build up, combined with
Knauf’s high performance plasterboards, maximises acoustic performance in order to comply with building
regulations, technical handbooks and guidances for sound insulation.

Knauf Silent Spacesaver (Staggered Stud)

The Knauf Silent Spacesaver system provides a high acoustic performance partition from a narrow footprint. Using a
single row of Knauf Staggered ‘I’ Studs and clips, rather than a twin row of parallel metal studs, the Silent Spacesaver
can optimise the available space within the building whilst still achieving up to 60dB (Rw) sound reduction.

Knauf Shaftwall
Knauf Shaftwall is our innovative system to form enclosures around service and lift shafts while working from one side.
The unique Knauf ‘C-T’ Stud makes this possible with a minimum of components. The system can provide a high level
of fire resistance performance to meet the requirements of your project.

Knauf ‘I’ Stud Linings (Free Standing)

Knauf Independent ‘I’ Stud is a fully independent wall lining system that can be used in all building types to upgrade
the acoustic, fire and thermal performance of an existing masonry wall and to deal with any irregularities. Due do
the system using an Knauf ‘I’ Stud, there is no requirement for the lining system to be fixed back into the structure
behind.

Knauf AQUAPANEL® Cement Board Indoor Board / Interior System

Knauf AQUAPANEL® Cement Board Indoor is exceptionally tough and durable, providing a solid tile backing
substrate for wet indoor areas such as swimming pools, leisure centres, bathrooms and kitchens. The board is
used in conjunction with specialist screws and finishing products to provide a full Knauf solution for humid and
wet conditions.

Drywall systems that meet Knauf Metal Furring (MF) Suspended Ceiling System
all your application and The Knauf Metal Furring (MF) Suspended Ceiling system is versatile and easy to install. Deep voids are easily created
construction needs. to hide services and the ceiling can be used to provide fire protection to the soffit above. The Knauf MF Suspended
Ceiling system is very familiar to contractors who will easily be able to form openings, bulkheads and coffers.
Innovation, ease of use
and integration go together
to provide powerful,
high performance and
simple-to-implement
solutions across all building
sectors.
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 Knauf Performer ‘C’ Stud Partition
Performance tables
For more information on these and other system performances, please contact the Technical Services webchat
at www.knauf.co.uk or email technical@knauf.co.uk.

Dimensions (mm) Maximum height (mm) 1 Acoustic sound reduction (dB Rw)2 Fire resistance period3

Stud depth Overall Plasterboard Number ‘C’ Stud centres (mm) Wallboard2 Soundshield Plus/ BS 476: Part 221 EN 1364-1
and gauge width thickness of layers Performance Plus
(excluding
600 400 300 No With No With Wallboard1 Soundshield Fire Panel/ Wallboard Soundshield Fire Panel/
finishes)
Insulation Insulation Insulation Insulation2 Plus Performance Plus Performance
Plus Plus
25mm 25mm
APR* APR*
50mm ‘C’ (0.55) 77 12.5 1 3000 3200 3400 34 42 37 43 30 30 30 – 30 30
82 15 1 3100 3300 3500 35 42 38 45 30 60 60 30 60 60
102 12.5 2 3700 3800 4000 41 48 44 50 60 60 120 60 60 120
112 15 2 3900 4000 4200 43 49 45 51 90 120 120 60 120 120

60mm ‘C’ (0.55) 87 12.5 1 3400 3700 3900 34 42 37 43 30 30 30 – 30 30

92 15 1 3600 3800 4000 35 42 38 45 30 60 60 30 60 60
112 12.5 2 4300 4500 4600 41 48 44 50 60 60 120 60 60 120
122 15 2 4500 4700 4800 43 49 45 51 90 120 120 60 120 120

70mm (0.55) 97 12.5 1 3600 3900 4200 36 42 39 43 30 30 30 – 30 30

102 15 1 4000 4300 4500 38 43 40 45 30 60 60 30 60 60
122 12.5 2 4500 4700 4900 43 48 47 53 60 60 120 60 60 120
132 15 2 4800 5000 5200 44 49 48 53 90 120 120 60 120 120

70mm Acoustic ‘C’ 97 12.5 1 3800 4200 4500 – – – – 30 30 30 – 30 30

(0.60) 102 15 1 4000 4400 4700 40 – 43 50** 30 60 60 30 60 60
122 12.5 2 4800 5100 5300 – – – – 60 60 120 60 60 120
132 15 2 5100 5300 5500 – – – 54 90 120 120 60 120 120

92mm ‘C’ (0.70) 119 12.5 1 4900 5300 5600 36 42 40 45 30 30 30 – 30 30

124 15 1 5100 5400 5800 39 44 42 46 30 60 60 30 60 60
144 12.5 2 5700 6100 6300 46 49 49 53 60 60 120 60 60 120
154 15 2 6000 6300 6600 48 52 51 54 90 120 120 60 120 120

146mm ‘C’ (0.55) 173 12.5 1 5800 6400 7000 38 43 42 46 30 30 30 – 30 30

178 15 1 6100 6700 7200 40 44 44 47 30 60 60 30 60 60
198 12.5 2 7100 7500 7900 49 53 51 53 60 60 120 60 60 120
208 15 2 7500 7900 8300 50 53 52 54 90 120 120 60 120 120

1 Maximum heights and fire resistance:

Maximum heights – calculated based on a limiting deflection of L/240 at 200 Pascals (0.2kN/m2).
The maximum heights related above is for fire resistance of system to meet project requirements of BS 476: Part 22: 1987 only.
For maximum heights in relation to meeting project requirements of BS EN 1364-1:2015, please consult Technical Services.
The fire resistance rating for system using Knauf Wallboard in this column can also support fire resistance rating of system when
replaced with Knauf Moisture Panel.
2 Acoustic sound reduction dB (Rw)
Systems tested or assessed in accordance with BS EN ISO 10140-1:2010+A2:2014.
Acoustic sound reduction based on ‘C’ Stud centres at 600mm centres.
The acoustic sound reduction rating for Knauf Wallboard in this column can also support Knauf Fire Panel and Knauf Moisture Panel.
3 Period in minutes: inclusive of Integrity & Insulation

* Knauf Insulation Acoustic Roll

** 50mm Knauf Insulation Acoustic Roll is needed

Note: Systems for both fire resistance and sound insulation performances are for imperforate partitions, incorporating plasterboard
with all outer joints taped and filled, in accordance with Knauf recommendations.
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 Knauf Performer ‘I’ Stud Partition
Performance tables
For more information on these and other system performances, please contact the Technical Services webchat at
www.knauf.co.uk or email technical@knauf.co.uk.

Dimensions (mm) Maximum height (mm) 1 Fire resistance period2

Stud depth Overall Plasterboard Number ‘I’ Stud centres (mm) BS 476: Part 221 EN 1364-1
and gauge width thickness of layers
600 400 300 Wallboard1 Soundshield Fire Panel/ Wallboard Soundshield Fire Panel/
(excluding
Plus Performance Plus Performance
finishes)
Plus Plus

50mm ‘I’ (0.55) 77 12.5 1 3400 3700 4000 30 30 30 – 30 30

82 15 1 3500 3800 4000 30 60 60 30 60 60
102 12.5 2 4000 4200 4400 60 60 120 60 60 120
112 15 2 4200 4400 4600 90 120 120 60 120 120

60mm ‘I’ (0.55) 87 12.5 1 3800 4200 4500 30 30 30 – 30 30

92 15 1 4000 4400 4700 30 60 60 30 60 60
112 12.5 2 4600 4900 5100 60 60 120 60 60 120
122 15 2 4800 5100 5300 90 120 120 60 120 120

70mm ‘I’ (0.70) 97 12.5 1 4400 4900 5300 30 30 30 – 30 30

102 15 1 4700 5100 5500 30 60 60 30 60 60
122 12.5 2 4900 5300 5600 60 60 120 60 60 120
132 15 2 5300 5700 6000 90 120 120 60 120 120

92mm ‘I’ (0.90) 119 12.5 1 5900 6500 7000 30 30 30 – 30 30

124 15 1 5900 6500 7100 30 60 60 30 60 60
144 12.5 2 6500 7000 7500 60 60 120 60 60 120
154 15 2 6900 7400 7800 90 120 120 60 120 120

146mm ‘I’ (0.90) 173 12.5 1 7800 8000 9600 30 30 30 – 30 30

178 15 1 7900 8900 9700 30 60 60 30 60 60
198 12.5 2 8600 9400 10200 60 60 120 60 60 120
208 15 2 8800 9700 10400 90 120 120 60 120 120

1 Maximum heights and fire resistance:

Maximum heights – calculated based on a limiting deflection of L/240 at 200 Pascals (0.2kN/m2).
The maximum heights related above is for fire resistance of system to meet project requirements of BS 476: Part 22: 1987 only.
For maximum heights in relation to meeting project requirements of BS EN 1364-1:2015, please consult Technical Services.
The fire resistance rating for system using Knauf Wallboard in this column can also support fire resistance rating of system when
replaced with Knauf Moisture Panel.
2 Period in minutes: inclusive of Integrity & Insulation

Note: Systems for fire resistance performances are for imperforate partitions, incorporating plasterboard with all outer joints taped
and filled, in accordance with Knauf recommendations.

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 Knauf Performer Partition with Knauf Resilient Bar
Performance tables
For more information on these and other system performances, please contact the Technical Services webchat at
www.knauf.co.uk or email technical@knauf.co.uk.

Maximum height Acoustic sound reduction

Dimensions (mm) Fire resistance period3
(mm) with Stud dB (Rw)2
centres at 600mm
Overall width centres1
Stud depth Knauf Plasterboard Number of
(excluding Plasterboard type Insulation BS EN ISO 1040-2: 2010 BS 476: Part 221
and gauge Resilient Bar thickness layers
finishes)
Fixed to both sides at 600mm
70mm ‘C’ (0.55) centres spanning horizontally 164 15 Knauf Soundshield Plus 2 50mm APR* 3000 65 90
across stud frame
Fixed to one side at 600mm
70mm ‘C’ (0.55) centres spanning across stud 148 15 Knauf Soundshield Plus 2 50mm APR* 4200 62 120
frame

1 Maximum heights and fire resistance:

Maximum heights – calculated based on a limiting deflection of L/240 at 200 Pascals (0.2kN/m2).
The maximum heights related above is for fire resistance of system to meet project requirements of BS 476: Part 22: 1987 only.
For maximum heights in relation to meeting project requirements of BS EN 1364-1:2015, please consult Technical Services.
2 Acoustic sound reduction dB (Rw)
Systems tested or assessed in accordance with BS EN ISO 10140-1:2010+A2: 2014.
Acoustic sound reduction based on ‘C’ Stud centres at 600mm centres.
3 Period in minutes: inclusive of Integrity & Insulation

*Knauf Insulation Acoustic Roll

Note: Systems for both fire resistance and sound insulation performances are for imperforate partitions, incorporating plasterboard
with all outer joints taped and filled, in accordance with Knauf recommendations.

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 Knauf Isolator (Twin Frame) Partition
Performance tables
For more information on these and other system performances, please contact the Technical Services webchat at
www.knauf.co.uk or email technical@knauf.co.uk.

Acoustic sound reduction

Dimensions (mm) Maximum height (mm) 1 Fire resistance period3
(dB Rw)2

Overall width Unbraced

Stud depth Plasterboard Number of 600mm 400mm 300mm
(excluding Plasterboard type Insulation height at BS EN ISO 1040-2: 2010 BS 476: Part 221
and gauge thickness layers centres= centres= centres=
finishes) 600mm

Twin 50mm ‘C’ (0.55) 185 15 Knauf Soundshield Plus 2 2 x 25mm APR* 2600 4550 6200 8700 64 120

Twin 70mm ‘C’ (0.55) 230 15 Knauf Soundshield Plus 2 2 x 25mm APR* 3000 7000 8000 9500 65 120
2 x Knauf Insulation Rocksilk®
Twin 70mm ‘C’ (0.55) 240 12.5 Knauf Soundshield Plus 2 3000 7000 8000 9500 66 60
RS60 50mm

Twin 92mm ‘C’ (0.70) 300 15 Knauf Soundshield Plus 2 1 x 100mm APR** 3000 8000 9000 9500 69 120
Twin 92mm ‘C’ (0.70) 550 15 Knauf Soundshield Plus 3 1 x 100mm APR** 3000 8500 9500 10500 75 120
Twin 92mm ‘C’ (0.70) 550 15 Knauf Soundshield Plus 3 2 x 100mm APR* 3000 8500 9500 10500 79 120

1 Maximum heights and fire resistance:

Maximum heights – calculated based on a limiting deflection of L/240 at 200 Pascals (0.2kN/m2).
The maximum heights related above is for fire resistance of system to meet project requirements of BS 476: Part 22: 1987 only.
For maximum heights in relation to meeting project requirements of BS EN 1364-1:2015, please consult Technical Services.
2 Acoustic sound reduction dB (Rw)
Systems tested or assessed in accordance with BS EN ISO 10140-1:2010+A2:2014.
Acoustic sound reduction based on ‘C’ Stud centres at 600mm centres.
3 Period in minutes: inclusive of Integrity & Insulation

* Knauf Insulation Acoustic Roll in stud cavity

** Knauf Insulation Acoustic Roll in central cavity
=
Bracing metal studs using Knauf Flat Fixing Plate or Knauf Fixing Channel at 1500mm. Note bracing using metal sections can
reduce the sound reduction insulation by approximately 2dB (Rw) to overall system.

Note: Systems for both fire resistance and sound insulation performances are for imperforate partitions, incorporating plasterboard
with all outer joints taped and filled, in accordance with Knauf recommendations.

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 Knauf Silent Spacesaver (Staggered Stud) Partition
Performance tables
For more information on these and other system performances, please contact the Technical Services webchat at
www.knauf.co.uk or email technical@knauf.co.uk.

Maximum height Acoustic sound reduction

Dimensions (mm) Fire resistance period3
(mm) with Stud (dB Rw)2
Overall width centres at 600mm
Stud depth Plasterboard Number of centres1
Channel width (excluding Plasterboard type Insulation BS EN ISO 1040-2: 2010 BS 476: Part 221
and gauge thickness layers
finishes)
Staggered 60mm ‘I’ (0.55) 72 122 12.5 Knauf Soundshield Plus 2 50mm APR* 3300 57 60
Staggered 60mm ‘I’ (0.55) 72 132 15 Knauf Soundshield Plus 2 50mm APR* 3300 60 90

Staggered 60mm ‘I’ (0.70) 72 122 12.5 Knauf Soundshield Plus 2 50mm APR* 3600 57 60
Staggered 60mm ‘I’ (0.70) 72 132 15 Knauf Soundshield Plus 2 50mm APR* 3600 60 90

Staggered 92mm ‘I’ (0.90) 148 198 12.5 Knauf Soundshield Plus 2 50mm APR* 5300 58 60
Staggered 92mm ‘I’ (0.90) 148 208 15 Knauf Soundshield Plus 2 25mm APR* 5300 59 90
Staggered 92mm ‘I’ (0.90) 148 208 15 Knauf Soundshield Plus 2 50mm APR* 5300 60 90

1 Maximum heights and fire resistance:

Maxiumum heights – calculated based on a limiting deflection of L/240 at 200 Pascals (0.2kN/m2).
The maximum heights related above is for fire resistance of system to meet project requirements of BS 476: Part 22: 1987 only.
For maximum heights in relation to meeting project requirements of BS EN 1364-1:2015, please consult Technical Services.
2 Acoustic sound reduction dB (Rw)
Systems tested or assessed in accordance with BS EN ISO 10140-1:2010+A2:2014.
Acoustic sound reduction based on ‘I’ Stud centres at 600mm centres (staggered 300mm).
3 Period in minutes: inclusive of Integrity & Insulation

*Knauf Insulation Acoustic Roll

Note: Systems for both fire resistance and sound insulation performances are for imperforate partitions, incorporating plasterboard
with all outer joints taped and filled, in accordance with Knauf recommendations.

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 Knauf Shaftwall
Performance tables
For more information on these and other system performances, please contact the Technical Services webchat at
www.knauf.co.uk or email technical@knauf.co.uk.

Fire resistance
Acoustic sound reduction Fire resistance (Integrity:Insulation)
Dimensions (mm) (Integrity:Insulation)
(dB Rw)2 BS 476: Part 221
Maximum height BS 476: Part 221
Stud depth Overall width Plasterboard specification (lobby/room side) Integral (mm) with Stud No Insulation With Insulation Fire exposure from lobby/ Fire exposure from Fire exposure
and gauge (excluding plasterboard to centres at 600mm 25mm APR* room side & fire exposure lobby/room side from shaft side
finishes) shaft side centres1 from shaft side
Plasterboard Plasterboard type Number of
thickness ** layers
60mm ‘C-T’ (0.92) 77 15 Knauf Fire Panel 1 19mm Knauf Core Board 4100 34 44 30:30 60:30 60:60
60mm ‘C-T’ (0.92) 87 12.5 Knauf Fire Panel 2 19mm Knauf Core Board 4600 37 46 60:60 90:60 90:90
60mm ‘C-T’ (0.92) 92 15 Knauf Fire Panel 2 19mm Knauf Core Board 4650 41 48 90:90 120:90 120:120
60mm ‘C-T’ (0.92) 107 15 Knauf Fire Panel 3 19mm Knauf Core Board 4650 - 50 120:120 120:120 120:120

92mm ‘C-T’ (0.92) 109 15 Knauf Fire Panel 1 19mm Knauf Core Board 5800 40 45 30:30 60:30 60:60
92mm ‘C-T’ (0.92) 119 12.5 Knauf Fire Panel 2 19mm Knauf Core Board 6500 42 46 60:60 90:60 90:90
92mm ‘C-T’ (0.92) 124 15 Knauf Fire Panel 2 19mm Knauf Core Board 6700 43 48 90:90 120:90 120:120
92mm ‘C-T’ (0.92) 139 15 Knauf Fire Panel 3 19mm Knauf Core Board 6700 - - 120:120 120:120 120:120

146mm ‘C-T’ (0.92) 163 15 Knauf Fire Panel 1 19mm Knauf Core Board 6900 41 46 30:30 60:30 60:60
146mm ‘C-T’ (0.92) 173 12.5 Knauf Fire Panel 2 19mm Knauf Core Board 7700 45 52 60:60 90:60 90:90
146mm ‘C-T’ (0.92) 178 15 Knauf Fire Panel 2 19mm Knauf Core Board 8300 45 52 90:90 120:90 120:120
146mm ‘C-T’ (0.92) 193 15 Knauf Fire Panel 3 19mm Knauf Core Board 8300 - 54 120:120 120:120 120:120

1 Maximum heights and fire resistance:

Maxiumum heights – calculated based on a limiting deflection of L/240 at 200 Pascals (0.2kN/m2).
The maximum heights related above is for fire resistance of system to meet project requirements of BS 476: Part 22: 1987 only.
For maximum heights in relation to meeting project requirements of BS EN 1364-1:2015, please consult Technical Services.
2 Acoustic sound reduction dB (Rw)
Systems tested or assessed in accordance with BS EN ISO 10140-1:2010+A2: 2014.

* Knauf Insulation Acoustic Roll

** Knauf Performance Plus is recommended as outer layer for areas requiring fire fighting lift shafts

Note: Systems for both fire resistance and sound insulation performances are for imperforate partitions, incorporating plasterboard
with all outer joints taped and filled, in accordance with Knauf recommendations.

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 Knauf ‘I’ Stud Linings
(Free Standing fire resistance performance systems)
Performance tables
For more information on these and other system performances, please contact the Technical Services webchat at
www.knauf.co.uk or email technical@knauf.co.uk.

Dimensions (mm) Maximum height (mm)1 Fire resistance (Integrity:Insulation)

Stud depth Overall width Plasterboard ‘I’ Stud centres (mm) BS 476: Part 221
Plasterboard thickness Number of layers
and gauge (excluding finishes) type
600
50mm ‘I’ (0.55) 77 12.5 2 Knauf Wallboard 2900 30:30
50mm ‘I’ (0.55) 67 15 1 Knauf Fire Panel 2900 30:15
50mm ‘I’ (0.55) 82 15 2 Knauf Fire Panel 2900 60:45
50mm ‘I’ (0.55) 97 15 3 Knauf Fire Panel 2900 120:90
70mm ‘I’ (0.7) 97 12.5 2 Knauf Wallboard 3000 30:30
70mm ‘I’ (0.7) 87 15 1 Knauf Fire Panel 3000 30:15
70mm ‘I’ (0.7) 102 15 2 Knauf Fire Panel 3000 60:45
70mm ‘I’ (0.7) 117 15 3 Knauf Fire Panel 3000 120:90

1 Maximum heights and fire resistance:

Calculated based on a limiting deflection of L/240 at 200 Pascals (0.2kN/m2).
The maximum heights related above is for fire resistance of system to meet project requirements of BS 476: Part 22: 1987 only.

Please consult Technical Services for increased heights by emailing technical@knauf.co.uk or use the webchat.

Note: Systems for fire resistance performances are for imperforate partitions, incorporating plasterboard with all outer joints taped
and filled, in accordance with Knauf recommendations.

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 Knauf ‘I’ Stud Linings
(Free Standing non-fire resistance performance systems)
Performance tables
For more information on these and other system performances, please contact the Technical Services webchat at
www.knauf.co.uk or email technical@knauf.co.uk.

Dimensions (mm) Maximum height (mm) 1

‘I’ Stud centres (mm)

Plasterboard
Stud depth and gauge Number of layers Plasterboard type
thickness
600 400 300
50mm ‘I’ (0.55) 12.5 1 Plasterboard to suit specification 2900 3300 3600
50mm ‘I’ (0.55) 12.5 2 Plasterboard to suit specification 2900 3300 3600
50mm ‘I’ (0.55) 15 1 Plasterboard to suit specification 2900 3300 3600
50mm ‘I’ (0.55) 15 2 Plasterboard to suit specification 2900 3300 3600

60mm ‘I’ (0.70) 12.5 1 Plasterboard to suit specification 3600 4100 4500
60mm ‘I’ (0.70) 12.5 2 Plasterboard to suit specification 3600 4100 4500
60mm ‘I’ (0.70) 15 1 Plasterboard to suit specification 3600 4100 4500
60mm ‘I’ (0.70) 15 2 Plasterboard to suit specification 3600 4100 4500

70mm ‘I’ (0.70) 12.5 1 Plasterboard to suit specification 4000 4600 5000
70mm ‘I’ (0.70) 12.5 2 Plasterboard to suit specification 4000 4600 5000
70mm ‘I’ (0.70) 15 1 Plasterboard to suit specification 4000 4600 5000
70mm ‘I’ (0.70) 15 2 Plasterboard to suit specification 4000 4600 5000

92mm ‘I’ (0.90) 12.5 1 Plasterboard to suit specification 5300 6100 6700
92mm ‘I’ (0.90) 12.5 2 Plasterboard to suit specification 5300 6100 6700
92mm ‘I’ (0.90) 15 1 Plasterboard to suit specification 5300 6100 6700
92mm ‘I’ (0.90) 15 2 Plasterboard to suit specification 5300 6100 6700

146mm ‘I’ (0.90) 12.5 1 Plasterboard to suit specification 7500 8600 9400
146mm ‘I’ (0.90) 12.5 2 Plasterboard to suit specification 7500 8600 9400
146mm ‘I’ (0.90) 15 1 Plasterboard to suit specification 7500 8600 9400
146mm ‘I’ (0.90) 15 2 Plasterboard to suit specification 7500 8600 9400

1 Maximum heights :
Calculated based on a limiting deflection of L/240 at 200 Pascals (0.2kN/m2).

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 Knauf AQUAPANEL® Interior System

Performance tables
For more information on these and other system performances, please contact the Technical Services webchat at
www.knauf.co.uk or email technical@knauf.co.uk.

Acoustic sound reduction

Dimensions (mm) Fire resistance period3
(dB Rw)2
Maximum height (mm) with
Stud centres at 600mm
Stud, depth and Overall width centres1 BS 476: Part 221
Boarding specification Insulation Boarding specification BS EN ISO 1040-2: 2010
gauge [excluding finishes]

1 layer of 12.5 Knauf AQUAPANEL® Knauf Insulation Rocksilk® 1 layer of 12.5

Acoustic 70 ‘C’ [0.6] 97 3000 48 60
Indoor Flexible Slab 50mm Knauf AQUAPANEL® Indoor
Knauf Insulation Rocksilk® 1 layer of 12.5
1 layer of 12.5 Knauf Performance Plus Acoustic 70 ‘C’ [0.6] 97 3000 48 30
Flexible Slab 50mm Knauf AQUAPANEL® Indoor
2 layers of 12.5 Knauf AQUAPANEL® Knauf Insulation Rocksilk® 2 layers of 12.5
Acoustic 70 ‘C’ [0.6] 122 3600 55 120
Indoor Flexible Slab 50mm Knauf AQUAPANEL® Indoor
Knauf Insulation Rocksilk® 2 layers of 12.5
2 layers of 12.5 Knauf Performance Plus Acoustic 70 ‘C’ [0.6] 122 3600 55 120
Flexible Slab 50mm Knauf AQUAPANEL® Indoor
1 x 12.5mm Knauf Performance Plus
2 layers of 12.5 Knauf AQUAPANEL® Knauf Insulation Rocksilk® [inner layer], inclusion of VCL,
Acoustic 70 ‘C’ [0.6] 122 3600 55 120
Indoor Flexible Slab 50mm 1 x 12.5mm
Knauf AQUAPANEL® Indoor

1 Maximum heights and fire resistance:

Calculated based on a limiting deflection of L/500 at 200 Pascals (0.2kN/m2).
Relate to the fire resistance of system in accordance with BS 476: Part 22: 1987 only.
2 Acoustic sound reduction dB (Rw)
Systems tested in accordance with BS EN ISO 10140-1:2010+A2:2014.
3 Period in minutes: inclusive of Integrity & Insulation

Note: System performances for both fire resistance and sound insulation performances are for imperforate partitions, incorporating
plasterboard/AQUAPANEL® Indoor with all outer joints taped and filled, in accordance with Knauf recommendations.

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 Knauf Metal Furring (MF) Suspended Ceiling Membranes

Performance tables
For more information on these and other system performances, please contact the Technical Services webchat at
www.knauf.co.uk or email technical@knauf.co.uk.

System configuration Fire resistance to EN:1364-2: 2015

2 layers of Knauf 12.5mm Fire Panel,
30 mins
fixed to Knauf MF Ceiling system
2 layers of Knauf 15mm Fire Panel,
underlined to Knauf MF Ceiling system. 60 mins
Inclusion of Knauf Insulation Rocksilk® RS45 50mm

NOTES:

1. Fire resistance period is from below the ceiling lining and into cavity space within suspended ceiling zone
(irrespective of background).
2. Please ensure correct centres of MF components relate to weight of system.
3. Perimeter seal with Knauf Intumescent & Acoustic Mastic.

Intermediate (load-bearing) timber floor joist system

Fire resistance performance to BS 476: Part 21
System configuration (Test load: 1.25kN/m2)
22mm timber chipboard flooring,
220 x 45mm solid timber joists at 600mm centres
60 mins
[with 45x45mm noggins], underlined with
2 x 12.5mm Knauf Fire Panel

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we build for the world
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pursuit of excellence.
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through making sure we focus
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