Drywall Handbook

Contents
1. About
1. About Drywall
Drywall
A.
A. What is
What is Drywall?
Drywall? 44
B.
B. Benefits of
Benefits of Drywall
Drywall 44
C.
C. Comparison with
Comparison with Brick
Brick Wall
Wall 55
D.
D. Different Types
Different Types of
of Drywall
Drywall 66
E.
E. How to
How to Build
Build aa Drywall?
Drywall? 77
2. Basic
2. Basic Principles
Principles to
to Design
Design aa Drywall
Drywall
A.
A. Key Design
Key Design Criteria
Criteria 10
10
B.
B. Height (Deflection)
Height (Deflection) 11
11
C.
C. Fire Safety
Fire Safety 12
12
D.
D. Acoustics
Acoustics 14
14
E.
E. Robust
Robust 17
17
F.F. Thermal Insulation
Thermal Insulation 20
20
3. Components
3. Components of
of Drywall
Drywall
A.
A. Metal Framing
Metal Framing and
and Accessories
Accessories 22
22
B.
B. Boards
Boards 25
25
C.
C. Jointing and
Jointing and Finishing
Finishing 28
28
D.
D. Associated Products
Associated Products 29
29
4. Drywall
4. Drywall System
System Selector
Selector 31
31
5. Construction
5. Construction Details
Details of
of Drywall
Drywall
A.
A. Overview
Overview 42
42
B.
B. Boarding Details
Boarding Details 43
43
C.
C. Junction Details
Junction Details 44
44
D.
D. Loading Details
Loading Details 45
45
E.
E. Door/Window Opening
Door/Window Opening Details
Details 46
46
F.F. Service Management
Service Management 47
47
G.
G. Wet Area
Wet Area Details
Details 48
48
H.
H. Levels of
Levels of Jointing
Jointing and
and Finishing
Finishing 50
50
6. Gyproc
6. Gyproc Standards
Standards
A. Green
A. Green Credentials
Credentials 52
52
B. SpecSure
B. SpecSure 54
54
7. Project
7. Project References
References 57
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SpecSure
All of the Saint-Gobain Gyproc India Limited proprietary systems in this
Drywall Handbook are covered by the SpecSure Performance Warranty.
Our guarantee is that they will perform to the parameters published in our current
literature for the period of time that the systems are used for their originally designed
purpose.
Our guarantee is of absolute peace of mind when specifying Saint-Gobain Gyproc

India Limited systems.
Introduction
Saint-Gobain Gyproc is the world's number 1 Drywall solutions company and has been a pioneer
and market leader in offering Drywall solutions in India for the past 2 decades.
To meet the challenges in modern day construction and help in better understanding and
adoption of dry & light weight construction technology, we are pleased to bring to you "The
Drywall Handbook", a comprehensive compendium of internal lining and encasement solutions
compiled by a team of experts based on experience and knowledge in all aspects of building.
Whenever you specify from "The Drywall Handbook" you can be sure of premium quality
solutions and the combined expertise of Gyproc India technical experts and on-site team to
support you from initial design right through to installation and beyond.
To support the adoption of dry construction technology Gyproc India has also established the
Gyproc Solution Centre. The function of the Gyproc Solution Centre is to provide value added
services including:
Drywall design support
Quantity estimation
On-site technical support during execution
System warranties (SpecSure)
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About Drywall
A. What is Drywall?
B. Benefits of Drywall
C. Comparison with Brick Wall
D. Different types of Drywall
E. How to build a Drywall?
e-mail: gyprocindia@saint-gobain.com www.saint-gobaingyproc.in

What is Drywall?
Ceiling Channel
Drywall is a high
performance light weight
Jointing
partition system & finishing
Stud
consisting of GI steel
frame, encased with
Acoustic
gypsum plasterboards on insulation
either side attached
Gyproc plasterboard
through self-drilling on either side
drywall screws. The joints
are then taped and Floor Channel
Drywall Screws
finished with gypsum
jointing compounds. Fire & Acoustic
Sealant at the periphery of the wall
Benefits of Drywall
Speed of Installation Dry Construction

3 to 4 times Consumes 95% less water
faster than masonry construction than masonry construction
Light Weight Flexibility

8 to 10 times lighter than in creating and dividing spaces
masonry systems according to your needs
Aesthetic Appeal
Excellent Performance
Seamless and crack free surfaces,
in terms of fire protection
allowing ease of decoration
and sound insulation
via paint, tiles or wallpapers
Versatility Environment Friendly

The systems enable use in Green product which is recyclable
all internal areas of your home and is made of
and commercial areas environment friendly material
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Comparison with Brick Wall
Drywall construction Brick Wall construction
Drywall Brick wall
Speed of installation* 40-50m2/day 10m2/day
Water saving Yes No
Weight Lightest - 19Kg/m2 (non load bearing) 230Kg/m2 (load bearing)

Fire Rating Can be designed to provide stability, Weak in terms of insulation
integrity and insulation
Usage in Wet Areas Yes Yes
Wall Surface Smooth and crack free surfaces Difficult to get very smooth surfaces
even with skilled labour
Sound insulation Upto 65db possible with insulation 35-40db
Heat insulation Four times less heat convection K=0.16W/m K High heat convection, K=0.81W/m K
Quality of Material Standard quality, supply from single source Difficult to control,
various sources of supply
Quality of Wall Standard installation, easy to control Depending on labour skills
Services Easy through cavity Chasing in wall is required
*1 mason + 1 helper
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Different Types of Drywall
1. Dry Lining
Systems
3. Performance
Partition Systems
2. Interior
Partitions Systems
1. Dry Lining Systems:

Suited specially for lining of the interior of exterior walls.
Little or no background preparation like plasters is required as this system contains adjustable
brackets.
Improved thermal, sound and fire insulation of masonry walls.
2. Interior Partition Systems:

These systems are basically used for partitioning in commercial offices (cabin to cabin).
The thickness varies from 75mm to 100mm.
Provide acoustics up to 45db and passive fire protection from 30mins to 60mins.
Lightweight partition (varies from 20kg/m2 to 30kg/m2).
Flexible and easy to install.
High quality interior finish.
3. Performance Partition Systems:

These systems are used for hotels, hospitals, residential, entertainment (cinema hall)
and industrial sector.
High level of acoustics (50db to 70db) can be achieved.
Provides passive fire protection (1hr to 4hr).
Flexible and easy to install.
High quality interior finish.
Various types of loading (TV, head board, heavy fixtures) can be done.
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How to Build a Drywall?
1. Framing
Drawing Actual
2. Service Management
Drawing Actual
3. Insulation
Drawing Actual
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4. Boarding
Drawing Actual
5. Jointing & Finishing (3 - Layers)
1
2
Drawing Actual
6. Finished and Final Look
8
2
Basic Principles to
Design a Drywall
A. Key Design Criteria
B. Height (Deflection)
C. Fire Safety
D. Acoustics
E. Robust
F. Thermal Insulation

Key Design Criteria
a) Height of the wall - Drywall can be built upto a height of up to 17m.

The height of any Drywall system depends upon the thickness of the
partition and the stud spacing. The height can be increased, if required,
by using the boxed studs.
b) Fire rating required - The fire rating criteria is governed by the National
Building Code. The fire rating is calculated on the basis of three things i.e.
stability, integrity and insulation.
Stability - The load bearing element must support its design load for the
duration of the test.
Integrity - The separating element must resist collapse, the occurrence of
holes, gaps or fissures through which flames and hot gases can pass, and sustain flaming
on unexposed face.
Insulation - A separating element must restrict the temperature rise of the unexposed face
below specified levels (140 C min temperature to 180 C max temperature). Drywall
solutions can be designed to give a fire rating of 4 hours of stability, integrity and insulation.
c) Duty Rating required - All Drywall partition systems have duty ratings as
defined under BS 5234 part 2. The duty rating may vary from Light to
Medium to Heavy to Severe. This rating relates to the strength and
robustness characteristic of the partition system against specific end use.
d) Acoustic requirements - The acoustic requirements of a Drywall system is

measured in terms of STC or Rw.
The Sound Transmission Class (STC) or Rw is a single number rating of a
material's or assembly's barrier effect.
Higher the STC/Rw values, The higher will be the sound insulation of the
Drywall. This rating assesses the airborne sound transmission performance at
a range of frequencies from 100 Hertz to 4000 Hertz.
A partition is rated by measuring the sound transmission loss over a range of 16 different
frequencies between 100 to 4000 Hertz.
Apart from this, all services requirements (electrical, plumbing etc), and planned and
unplanned loading requirements need to be detailed to avoid any sound leakage (loss).
e) Moisture - The Drywall system varies with the level of moisture present
in the application area. For wet areas, moisture resistant (MR)/cement
fibre boards are preferred.
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Height (Deflection)
Maximum partition heights

Maximum partition height of the Drywall is based on the level of lateral deflection under a given
uniformly distributed load (UDL). The criterion is that the maximum lateral deflection of the
partition should not exceed L/240 criteria (where L is the partition height) when the partition is
uniformly loaded to 200 Pa of wind pressure level. This methodology is followed for arriving at
maximum partition heights.
Max height (mm) at respective stud centres

Sr . nos. Stud size Partition thickness (mm) 610mm 610mm 407mm 407mm 305mm 305mm
boxed boxed boxed
1 75 2500 2800 2900 3200 3100 3500
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2 80 2800 3000 3100 3300 3300 3600
3 97 3600 3900 4000 4300 4300 4700
4 97 (AcouStud) 3800 4100 4200 4600 4500 5000
70
5 98 3600 3900 4000 4300 4300 4700
6 98 (AcouStud) 3800 4100 4200 4600 4500 5000
7 48 100 3400 3600 3600 3800 3800 4000
8 102 3800 4100 4200 4500 4500 4900
70
9 102 (AcouStud) 4000 4300 4400 4700 4700 5100
10 48 110 3700 3800 3900 4000 4000 4200
11 120 4500 4800 4900 5400 5300 5800
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12 120 (AcouStud) 4700 4800 4900 5400 5300 5800
13 122 4600 4800 4900 5100 5100 5400
14 122 (AcouStud) 4700 4900 5000 5300 5200 5600
15 123 (AcouStud) 4700 4900 5000 5300 5200 5600
70
16 124 (AcouStud) 4900 5300 5400 5800 5800 6300
17 132 4900 5100 5100 5300 5300 5600
18 132 (AcouStud) 5000 5200 5200 5500 5500 5800
19 92 144 (AcouStud) 5800 6000 6100 6500 6500 6900
20 70 165 4900
21 198 7600 8000 8100 8600 8500 9100
22 198 (AcouStud) 7800 8200 8400 8900 8900 9500
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23 208 7900 8200 8300 8800 8700 9300
24 208 (AcouStud) 8100 8500 8600 9100 9100 9700
25 240 7600
70
26 (Twin stud) 300 (100mm Glasswool) 8000 8500 9000
*These partition heights are considered as a complete system.
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Fire Safety
Fire Protection
Fire starts when a flammable and/or a combustable material

along with adequate supply of oxygen or another oxidizer are
subjected to enough heat.
Fire will sustain only if there is a supply of Heat-Oxygen-Fuel
forming the Fire Triangle.
Removing any one component from the triangle will prevent a fire
from starting or will douse it.
Fire protection is achieved by two measures:
Active measures
Passive measures
Active Measures
These are the measures which are directly involved in controlling the fire actively.
Examples:
Smoke alarms; sprinklers; dry risers
Automatic opening ventilation
Automatic communication to fire station
Passive Measures
These are the measures which control the spreading of the fire from one side of the surface to
the other.
How is Passive Fire Protection achieved?
Compartmentalisation of fire through the use of walls and their components that bear a
prescribed fire resistance.
Structured to facilitate emergency evacuations and protection.
Protect the structure of a building and lives of occupants by reducing or preventing internal or
external fire spread.
Provide easy access for firefighting personnel to the affected buildings.
Examples:
Materials with no, or very limited, contribution to fire spread
Elements of construction which provide fire resistance
Compartmentation
Limiting external fire spread
Compartmentation
The spread of fire within a building can be restricted

by sub-dividing it into compartments separated
from one another by walls and/or floors of fire
resisting construction. The objective is two fold: Drywall
Good compliance of compartmentation

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To prevent rapid fire spread, which could trap occupants in the building.
To reduce the chance of fires becoming large, which are more dangerous - not only to
occupants and fire service personnel, but also to people in the vicinity of the building.
Gypsum plasterboards are all designated materials of limited combustibility
Surface spread of flame

The spread of flames over wall and ceiling surfaces is
controlled by providing materials that are either
non-combustible or materials of limited combustibility.
Combustible materials (or certain materials of limited
combustibility that are composite products) when tested
to the standards below, are classified as Class 1, 2, 3 or 4.
BS 476: Part 7: 1997 Surface spread of flame tests for

materials
Surface spread of flame test
or
BS 476: Part 7: 1987 Method for the classification of the surface spread of flame of products.
Based on the rate of spread of flame, surfacing material shall be considered as divided into four
classes which are:
Class 1 - Surface of very low flame spread.
Class 2 - Surface of low flame spread.
Class 3 - Surface of medium flame spread.
Class 4 - Surface of rapid flame spread.
Class 1 provides the greatest resistance to surface spread of flame. Gypsum plasterboards are
classified as Class 1.
How Gyproc plasterboard is good at resisting fire
Provides good fire protection due to the unique behaviour of gypsum when exposed to fire.
CaSO4.2H2O (gypsum) is composed of:
- 21% chemically combined water
- 79% calcium sulphate, which is inert below a temperature of 1200oC
Absorbs the heat and gradually releases water vapour
Calcination starts at the surface exposed to the fire and then gradually moves through
the gypsum layer.
Calcined gypsum forms on the exposed faces and further retards the hydration process, through the
thickness of the board.
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Acoustics
Principles of building acoustics
Building acoustics is the science of controlling noise in buildings, including the minimisation of noise
transmission from one space to another and the control of noise levels and characteristics within a
space. Noise can be defined as sound that is undesirable, but this can be subjective and depends on
the reactions of the individual. When a noise is troublesome, it can reduce comfort and efficiency. If a
person is subjected to noise for long periods, it can result in physical discomfort or mental distress.
The best defence against noise is to ensure that proper precautions are taken at the design stage and
during construction of the building. The correct acoustic climate must be provided in each space and
noise transmission levels should be compatible with usage.
The acoustics can be achieved by:

Sound absorption
Sound insulation
Sound absorption
Sound absorption is the term given to the loss of sound energy on

interaction with a surface. Sound absorbent surfaces are used to
provide the correct acoustic environment within a room or space.
By converting some of the sound energy into heat, sound
absorbing material also helps sound insulation because less noise
is transmitted to other rooms.
Sound insulation
Sound insulation is the term describing the reduction of sound that passes between two spaces
separated by a dividing element. In transmission between two spaces, the sound energy may pass
through the dividing element (direct transmission) and through the surrounding structure (indirect or
flanking transmission). In designing for sound insulation, it is important to consider both ways of
transmission. The walls or floors, which flank the dividing element, constitute the main paths for
flanking transmission.
Sound Insulation of separating construction

S = Source room
R = Receiving room
B = Building element
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Guide to sound insulation levels for speech privacy
Perception of Sound Pressure level

sound pressure
levels dB
Jet Concert
take-off Threshold of pain
140
Intolerable
120 dB 120
Traffic
on major Very Lawn
road noisy mower
100
85 dB
80 Phone
ringing
Noisy
Car TV
(moving) 60
Quiet
40 Normal
conversation
Quiet Very 20
room quiet Quiet
Library
countryside /
0
calm human
Threshold of hearing breathing
Indirect paths (flanking transmission)
Flanking sound is defined as sound from a source room that is not transmitted via separating building
element. It is transmitted indirectly via paths such as windows, external walls and internal corridors.
Reduction in flanking transmission will help in achieving good room acoustics.
1) Direct transmission
2) Flanking transmission via adjacent
constructions (floor, wall and ceiling)
3) Transmission via ceiling void,
windows and ventilation ducts etc.
4) Leakage
S = Source room
R = Receiving room
B = Separating building
element - Drywall Partition
Indirect Paths (Flanking Transmission)
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How Gypwall construction is better than traditional construction
Typically the average sound insulation of a material forming a solid partition is governed by its
mass. The heavier the material, the greater its resistance to sound transmission. To increase the
sound insulation of a solid partition by about 4 db, the mass must be doubled. This is known as the
empirical mass law.
70 300mm Gypwall Audio

148mm Gypwall Quiet SF Lightweight systems versus the mass law
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200mm Gypwall Classic shows how lightweight systems consistently
50
100mm Gypwall Classic
exceed mass law predictions. This
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75mm Gypwall Classic demonstrates that adding mass is not
Rw
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always the best method when satisfying
acoustic design requirements and that
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lightweight systems, if correctly designed,
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can provide very effective acoustic solutions.
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1 5 10 50 100 500 1000
Mass of Partition (kg/m2) Empirical Mass Law

Light weight systems versus Mass law
The use of two completely separate stud frames can produce even better results. In this case, the
maximum transmission of energy is through the cavity between the plasterboard linings. The air in
the cavity can be considered as a spring connecting the linings, which allows the passage of energy.
The spring will have some inherent damping, which can be significantly increased by the
introduction of a sound absorbing material, such as glasswool, positioned in the cavity.
Air-spring coupling becomes less significant as the cavity width increases. In practice, cavities should
be as wide as possible to insulate against low frequency sounds.
Two important effects, resonance and coincidence, occur in partitions and walls. These are governed
by such physical properties as density, thickness and bending stiffness, whereby a reduction in sound
insulation occurs at certain frequencies. In lightweight cavity constructions these effects can be
decreased by the use of two or more board layers. A simple way of increasing the sound insulation
performance of a single layer metal stud partition is, therefore, to add an additional layer of
plasterboard to one or both sides.
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Booklet Size : 29.7 x 21 cm
Robust
Robustness is an ability of a system to resist change when physical pressure is applied.
Principles of robust design
Partition duty ratings

All Gyproc partition systems have a duty rating established in accordance with all the full
requirements of BS 5234. This rating relates to the strength and robustness characteristics of the
partition system against specific end-use applications. The table below gives details of the four duty
categories.
Duty ratings
Partition Duty Category Examples
Light Adjacent space only accessible to persons with high incentive Domestic
to exercise care. Small chance of accident occuring or misuse. accommodation
Medium Adjacent space moderately used, primarily by persons with some Office
incentive to exercise care. Some chance of accident occuring or misuse. accommodation
Heavy Adjacent space frequently used by the public and others with little Public circulation areas,
incentive to exercise care. Chance of accident occuring or misuse. industrial areas
Severe Adjacent space intensively used by the public and others with little Major circulation areas,
incentive to exercise care. Prone to vandalism and abnormally rough use. heavy industrial areas
Tests within BS 5234 include:

Partition stiffness
Resistance to damage from a small hard body impactor
Resistance to damage from a large soft body impactor
Resistance to perforation from a small hard body impactor
Resistance to structural damage from a large soft body impactor
Resistance to damage from door slamming
BS 5234 does not identify specific points of contact on a partition that should be impacted. However,
Gyproc understands there are limiting points in terms of impact resistance. These are then subjected
to the impact tests to ensure that the most onerous situation are assessed.
Optional tests are also detailed within the standard, but these are not used in the partition grading.
These include:
Resistance to damage from a crowd pressure load
Lightweight anchorages pull down
Lightweight anchorages pull out
Heavyweight anchorages wall cupboard
Heavyweight anchorages wash basin
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Stiffness test
500N static horizontal point load at

1500mm height.
(500N = 50kg = 2bags plaster)
Small hard body impact test
Small hard body impact test (Surface

Damage): A 3kg impactor, with its head
being a 50mm diameter steel sphere, is
swung 10 times against the face of the
partition. Tested to determine surface
damage and perforation. Small hard
body impact test (Perforation): Carried
out as for surface damage (no impacts)
but with higher impact energy.
Door slam test
Door leaf weights and number of impacts:

. Light and medium duty
35kg = 20 impacts
. Heavy and severe duty
60kg = 100 impacts
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Crowd pressure test
The loads applied to the beam:

0.75kN/m (75kg = 3 bags plaster/m)
1.5kN/m (150kg = 6 bags plaster/m)
Light weight anchorage test
Lightweight anchorage pull out test:

100N (10kg) load at 90 to the partition
surface applied through a bracket secured
with a single fixing device with a 1mm
thick stainless steel shim plate positioned
between the bracket and the partition.
Lightweight anchorage pull down test:

250N (25kg) load parallel to the partition
surface applied through a bracket secured
with a single fixing device with a 1mm
thick stainless steel shim plate positioned
between the bracket and the partition.
Heavy weight anchorage test
Wash Basin: 500N (50kg) load representing

the basin weight + 1000N (100kg) or 1250N
(125kg) or 1500 (150kg) representing
additional loads, applied through a pair of
linked brackets with 1mm stainless steel
shim plates positioned between the
brackets and the partition.
Cupboard: 2000N (200kg = 8 bags plaster)

or 4000N (400kg = 16 bags plaster) applied
through a pair of linked brackets with 1mm
stainless steel shim plates positioned
between the brackets and the partition.
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Thermal Insulation
A building that is thermally efficient reduces the amount of energy required to maintain a comfortable
living/working environment. Any building with an internal temperature higher than external
temperature will lose heat. Thermal insulation reduces heat loss and therefore conserves energy.
The term thermal insulation can refer either to materials used to reduce the rate of heat transfer, or the
methods and processes used to reduce heat transfer. Thermal insulation can keep an enclosed area,
such as a building, warm.
In home or office insulation, the U-value is an indication of a complete systems (walls) ability to
transfer heat under static conditions including air space. The lower the U-value, the better the thermal
insulation of systems.
Optimum level of thermal insulation can be achieved by using cavity construction using gypsum wall
and the right insulation. It helps in maintaining an effective ambient temperature. Generally dense
material has higher thermal conductivity which leads to ineffective thermal insulation. Lightweight
materials have lower thermal conductivity and better thermal insulation properties.
The thermal insulation depends upon:

K-Value of the material
U-Value of the system (wall)
Thermal conductivity (K): It is a measure of a material's ability to transmit heat, and is expressed as
heat flow in watts per meter thickness of material for a temperature gradient of one degree Kelvin (K).
It is expressed as W/mK.
Thermal Resistance (R): It is the measure of the resistance to the passage of heat offered by the
thickness of a material and is expressed as m2K/W.
R = t/k
Where t = thickness in meter and k = thermal conductivity (W/mK)
The U-Value (U = 1/R) of the system varies with the thickness of the wall i.e. its value decreases with
the increasing thickness of the wall.
The K-value (plasterboard) is 0.16W/mK.

K-value of brick wall is 0.818W/mK.
Lower K-value (conductivity) ==> better for thermal resistance (R) ==> Leads to effective insulation (U)
Hence Drywall provides better thermal insulation as compared to Brick Wall.
Effective thermal insulation makes a building:
Energy-efficient, thus saving the owners money.

Provides more uniform temperatures throughout the space. This produces a more comfortable
occupant environment when outside temperatures are either extremely cold or extremely hot.
Has minimal recurring expense. Unlike heating and cooling equipment, insulation is permanent and
does not require maintenance, upkeep, or adjustment.
Maintaining acceptable temperatures in buildings (by heating and cooling) uses a large proportion of
global energy consumption. Effective thermal insulation can lead to sustainable construction by
reducing the consumption of energy.
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3
Components of
Drywall
A. Metal Framing and Accessories
B. Boards
C. Jointing and Finishing
D. Associated Products

Metal Framing and Accessories
Gypsteel ULTRATM
A cold rolled pre-forming process that locally
works to harden the base material.
The steel is driven between two mating rolls

to create a dimpled surface and ribbing
effect across the surface.
The Gypsteel ULTRATM Process
Effective thickness improvement during

production (2x depth)
Base material gauge (T)
Effective thickness after production (2T)
Depth = 2T
Thickness = T
Gypsteel ULTRATM frame work is specially designed making it stronger, lighter and easier to use. It
provides adequate resistance against rusting, warping or twisting, giving you better finished results.
Key features include:
a) Galvanization with zinc coating of 120gms/m2 both
sides inclusive which gives it a guaranteed
improvement in service life.
b) High yield strength.
c) Greater load carrying capacity.
d) Improved acoustic performance and fire resistance.
e) Enhanced screw retention.
f) Virtually no screw stripping and screw riding.
g) Slight lines on flanges for more precise joints.
h) Overall improved productivity. Finished product - Unique appearance and a
completely ribbed surface
Gypsteel ULTRATM is manufactured under license by Saint-Gobain Gyproc India Ltd. using the
Ultrasteel process and is protected by UK and international patents granted and pending together
with design registration. Ultrasteel is a trademark of Hadley Industries Overseas Holdings Limited.
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Major benefits of Gypsteel ULTRATM Installation Friendly Product
Greater Load Carrying Capacity Faster, safer and easier to install

Improvement of 36% in maximum load carrying capacity
Load - Displacement Graph
3000
2750
2500
2250
2000
1750
Load (N)
1500
1250
1000
750
500
250
0
0 5 10 15 20 25 30
Displacement (mm) No screw stripping or screw riding

Gypsteel ULTRA TM
Plain Steel
Improved screw retention

Improvement of 17% in screw retention and 32% in
screw strip out torque
Fig.1
Screw Contact with

Gypsteel ULTRATM 9.7 Gypsteel ULTRATM
Nominal Steel
Gauge
Gypsteel ULTRATM Plain Steel

Fig.2 Fig.3
Plain Steel 7.3
0 2 4 6 8 10 12 Easy to cut
Screw Strip-Out Torque (Nm)
Increased Spring Tension

30% improvement in resistance to
permanent deformation
7
6 6
Displacement (mm)
6
5
4 Permanent Deformation
3
2
1.77
Deformation Sight lines on flanges for more
1.23
1 precise joints
0 TM
Plain Steel Gypsteel ULTRA
Fire Resistance
Improvement in resistance to fire load by 33%
120
108 105
100
79 79 89
80
Gypsteel ULTRATM
Minutes
69
60
40 Plain Steel
20
0
Stability Integrity Insulation Increased friction fitting
Test Parameter
Acoustic insulation benefit

Sound insulation improvement by 10%
TM
Gypsteel ULTRA 53
Plain Steel 48
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 55
Rmean db
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Metal Framing & Accessories - Gypsteel ULTRATM - Partitions
Floor and Ceiling Channel
Application Dimension in mm
Designed for securing wall studs at 50 x 32 x 32 x 0.5 x 3660
72 x 32 x 32 x 0.5 x 3660
floor and ceiling junctions. Fixed to
94 x 32 x 32 x 0.5 x 3660
floor and ceiling to accommodate 148 x 32 x 32 x 0.5 x 3660
Gypsteel ULTRATM studs.
C Stud
48 x 34 x 36 x 0.5 x 2440 70 x 34 x 36 x 0.5 x 3660
Used as the vertical 92 x 34 x 36 x 0.5 x 3050
48 x 34 x 36 x 0.5 x 2745
support in wall framing. 48 x 34 x 36 x 0.5 x 3050 92 x 34 x 36 x 0.5 x 3660
48 x 34 x 36 x 0.5 x 3660 146 x 34 x 36 x 0.5 x 3660
70 x 34 x 36 x 0.5 x 3050
AcouStud
Application
Dimension in mm
Used as the vertical support in 70 x 41 x 44 x 0.5 x 3660
wall framing. This is a specialist 92 x 41 x 44 x 0.5 x 3660
stud which will give high 146 x 41 x 44 x 0.5 x 3660
acoustic performance
Noggin Channel
Application
Designed for horizontal support
Dimension in mm
between the C-stud, helps in 48 x 40 X 0.5
electrical switch fitting, fire rated 70 x 40 x 0.5
partitions for preventing spreading 92 x 40 x 0.5
of fire. For Stud Spacing 610mm,

407mm, 305mm
I Stud
Used for shaftwall applications, 48 x 38 x 0.5 x 3660
70 x 38 x 0.5 x 3660
industrial partitions, independent
70 x 38 x 0.7 x 3660
wall lining.
92 x 38 x 0.7 x 3660
146 x 38 x 0.7 x 3660
92 x 38 x 0.9 x 3660
146 x 38 x 0.9 x 3660
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Retaining Channel
Application
Used with I-stud for fixing the board on other side. Thus Dimension in mm
29 x 15 x 0.5 x 3660
there is no requirement of screwing the board with the stud.
Angle Bead
Perforated galvanized metal bead for reinforcing external 25 x 25 x 0.5 x 2440
90 angles where maximum protection is required 25 x 25 x 0.5 x 3660
Edge Bead Dimension in mm

Application 25 x 10 x 9.5 x 0.5 x 2440
Galvanized metal bead, having an asymmetric profile 25 x 10 x 12.5 x 0.5 x 2440
with one perforated leg to accommodate jointing 25 x 10 x 15 x 0.5 x 2440
25 x 10 x 9.5 x 0.5 x 3660
material. It is used to protect the exposed and
25 x 10 x 12.5 x 0.5 x 3660
unsupported edges of plasterboard. Also used to form 25 x 10 x 15 x 0.5 x 3660
perimeter detail to cover the edges of plasterboard
Shadowline Stopping Bead
Shadowline Stopping Bead is a semi perforated 10 x 9 x 28 x 0.4
galvanized section used for minimizing the appearance of
non-aligned walls and ceilings by giving a clean, straight,
shadow edge on installation and finishing. They are
suitable for ceiling perimeters, door jambs, windows, etc.
Drywall Screw
Corrosion resistant self-tapping zinc plated steel screws 3.5 x 25
with countersunk cross-heads, supplied with screw driver 3.5 x 35
bits. To fix plasterboard to metal framework 3.5 x 50
Metal to Metal Screws
Used for channel screwing, metal screws with wafer thin 4.2 x 13
head.
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Boards
Gyproc Plasterboard
Gyproc plasterboards are the ultimate wall and ceiling solution for today's buildings, providing high
levels of performance in terms of fire rating, acoustic insulation, thermal insulation and moisture
resistance to create modern internal environments that offer comfort and safety for occupants. They
offer superior solutions for walls, ceilings, lift shafts, stairwells and corridors in buildings as diverse as
residential, schools, hospitals, offices, cinemas and hotels. Gyproc is the brand of specialist high
performance boards with special boards for applications like fire, acoustics, moisture, impact and
thermal resistance.
Width Length Edge

Gypboard Plain (mm) (mm) type
Characteristics 9.5mm board, R = 0.059

Standard board product 1219 1829 T/E S/E
Application 12.5mm board, R = 0.078

Suitable mainly for false ceilings 1219 1829 T/E S/E
1219 2438 T/E S/E
Board colour 1219 3048 T/E S/E
Grey face paper Brown reverse side paper
15mm board, R = 0.093
Standards and certification 1219 1829 T/E S/E
IS 2095 - Part l, 2011 1219 2438 T/E S/E
1219 3048 T/E S/E
Thermal Conductivity : 0.16 (W/mK)
Width Length Edge

Gyproc Duraline (mm) (mm) type
Characteristics 13mm board, R = 0.054

Higher density core with glass fibre and other additives
Application 1219 2438 T/E S/E
Suitable for application where high level of acoustics

and impact levels are specified
Board colour
Yellow face paper Brown reverse side paper
Standards and certification

EN 520: 2004, Type D, F, I & R
Width Length Edge

Gyproc Fireline (mm) (mm) type
Characteristics 9.5mm board, R = 0.0395

Gypsum plasterboard with glass fibre and other additives 1219 1829 T/E S/E
Application 12.5mm board, R = 0.052

Suitable for application where high level of fire 1219 1829 T/E S/E
protection is required 1219 2438 T/E S/E
1219 3048 T/E S/E
Board colour
15mm board, R = 0.062
Pink face paper Brown reverse side paper 1219 1829 T/E S/E
Standards and certification 1219 2438 T/E S/E
1219 3048 T/E S/E
IS 2095 - Part l, 2011
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Width Length Edge
Gyproc Moisture Resistant (MR) (mm) (mm) type
9.5mm board, R = 0.052

Characteristics 1219 1829 T/E S/E
Gypsum plasterboard with water repellent additives in the core 12.5mm board, R = 0.078
and paper liners 1219 1829 T/E S/E
1219 2438 T/E S/E
Suitable as a base for tiling in wet use areas. Also
used for external soffits in sheltered positions 15mm board, R = 0.093
1219 1829 T/E S/E
Board colour 1219 2438 T/E S/E
Green face paper Green reverse side paper 1219 3048 T/E S/E

IS 2095 - Part I, 2011
Width Length Edge

Gyproc Foil Back (mm) (mm) type
9.5mm board, R = 0.059

1219 1829 T/E S/E
Characteristics
Gypsum plasterboard with a smooth, white PVC film and
12.5mm board, R = 0.078
backed with vapour control film 1219 1829 T/E S/E
1219 3048 T/E S/E
Used for partition, linings and suspended ceiling systems in
industrial and commercial buildings
Board colour
Grey face paper Metalised polyester film
EN 520: 2004
Width Length Edge

Gyproc Sound Bloc (mm) (mm) type
12.5mm board, R = 0.052

Gyproc Sound Bloc consists of an aerated gypsum core which is
encased in, and firmly bonded to, strong paperliners. 15mm board, R = 0.062
1200 1830 T/E S/E
Application
Designed for use in walls and partition systems where greater
levels of sound insulation are required
Board colour
Blue face paper Brown reverse side paper

EN 520: 2004, Type D
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Width Length Edge
Gyproc FR MR (mm) (mm) type
12.5mm board, R = 0.05

Gyproc Fireline with water repellent additives in the core. It 1219 2438 T/E S/E
consists of an aerated gypsum core with glass fibre, water
15mm board, R = 0.06
repellent and other additives encased in, and firmly bonded to
1219 1830 T/E S/E
strong paper liners. 1219 2438 T/E S/E
Application
Used in applications where increased fire protection and
moisture resistance are required. Also used for protection of
structural steel.
Board colour
Pink face paper Green reverse side paper
EN 520: 2004, Type F, H1
Width Length Edge

Gyproc - Core Board (mm) (mm) type
19mm board, R = 0.08

Characteristics
598 3000 S/E
A 19mm thick version of Gyproc FR MR Board, it consists of an
aerated gypsum core with glass fibre, water repellent and other
additives firmly bonded to moisture resistant paper liners.
Application
Used as the main board in the GyprocShaftWall system to
provide fire protection with temporary moisture protection
during construction.
Board colour
Green face paper Green reverse side paper
EN 520 : 2004, Type D, F, H1
Thermal Conductivity 0.24W/mK
Width Length Edge

Gyproc - Fibre Cement Board (mm) (mm) type
4.0mm board
Characteristics
595 595 S/E
Gyproc Fibre Cement Board is a smooth surfaced, light colored, 595 1195 S/E
asbestos-free, cellulose fibre reinforced cement board. It is a 1220 1220 S/E
major breakthrough in asbestos-free board technology.
6.0mm board
Application 595 595 S/E
It is tough and flexible, and is the ideal choice for many general 1220 2440 S/E
building purposes, for both internal and external application.
8.0mm board
Board colour 1220 2440 S/E
Greyish white Greyish white

10.0mm board
smooth surface rough surface 1220 2440 S/E
Standards and certification 12.0mm board

IS 14862: 2000 1220 2440 S/E
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Jointing and Finishing
Jointing & Finishing materials produce a smooth, continuous, crack-free lining surface ready for
priming and final decoration. A range of jointing specifications is available to suit the board type,
method of application, and site preference.
The jointing process normally has three application stages - embedding the tape and bulk filling the
joint, secondary filling to take up the shrinkage and finishing. Jointing materials provide durable joint
reinforcement and sealing which is a pre-requisite if the building element is to achieve its specified
levels of fire resistance and sound insulation.
Gyproc Pro-Fill Weight
Application 10 Kgs.
A polymer based powdered air-drying jointing material. 25 kgs.
Provides excellent workability, bond strength, smooth finish
with minimum/zero wastage.
Gyproc Easi-Fill Weight
10 Kgs.
Application
20 kgs.
A Gypsum based powdered jointing material with 90-120
minutes working time. Allows quick finishing and drying
of joints.
Gyproc Pro-Top Ready

Mix Jointing Compound Weight
Application 28 Kgs.
A polymer based ready to work air-drying product. Eliminates
on-site mixing of water. Provides excellent finish & workability
with minimum/zero wastage.
Gyproc Joint paper tape Length Width
Application 90 metre rolls 50mm

Paper tape with center crease, chaffered edges and spark
perforations, for easy use in internal angle joints. Provides
excellent crack-resistance. Designed for reinforcing flat joints
and internal angles manually.
Gyproc Fibre tape Length Width
Application 90 metre rolls 50mm

Fibre glass mesh for strong joints. Eliminates blisters &
bubbles. Self-adhesive fibre tape.
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Associated Products
Insulation
Insulation provides fire-safe thermal and acoustic insulation for

Drywall partitions and is tested and recommended for use in
Gyproc India systems. This high quality roll and slab is
cost-effective and fulfills the specific performance criteria.
Their natural mineral base, very high percentage use of recycled
material and lack of damaging gases either in the products or their
Size: Length - 900mm
manufacturing process ensures excellent environmental Width - 600mm
credentials, in addition to their energy-saving properties. Thickness - 25 / 50 / 75 / 100mm
Insulation can be of two types:

Glasswool or Rockwool
Application:
Fill in metal stud partitions and wall linings
Fire & Acoustic sealants
Sealants are acrylic-based firestop material that offers movement

capabilities and excellent acoustic rating in fire rated joints and seals
through-penetration applications. Sealants help you achieve all of the
test-verified ratings that your partition assembly can deliver by
sound-sealing and fire proofing partitions at gaps, electrical box
cutouts, and all abutting dissimilar materials on both sides of
partitions.
Applications
Junctions between fire-resistance rated wall or floor assemblies
Connection joints in Drywall
Membrane water proofing
Drywall construction in wet areas requires special moisture

resistant boards or fibre cement boards to be used along with
membrane water proofing treatment. Membrane waterproofing
provides high resistance to the effect of long term weathering in
these wet areas.
Applications
Wet areas like shower cubicles and toilets
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4
Drywall System
Selector
Parameters
Max Height (mm)
Acoustics (Rw) as per ISO 140-3
Fire Rating (Mins) as per BS 476 part 22
Total Weight Kg/m2
Duty Rating as per BS 5234 part 2

Acosutics Fire Rating
Max Total Duty Rating
Thickness Partition Specification (Rw) (Mins)
Sr.nos. GypWallTM System Image Height Weight as per BS
(mm) as per ISO As per BS
(mm) Kg/m2 5234 part 2
140-3 476 part 22
1 GypWallTM 80 48mm Gypsteel ULTRATM 2800 36 60 24 Heavy

Fire Resist - 80mm C-Stud at 610mm c/c
with 15mm thick
Gyproc Fireline on
both sides
2 GypWallTM 100 48mm Gypsteel ULTRATM 3400 42 90 40 Severe

Fire Resist - 100mm C-Stud at 610mm c/c
with 2 x 12.5mm thick
Gyproc Fireline on
both sides
3 GypWallTM Fire 100 48mm Gypsteel ULTRATM 3400 49 90 41 Severe

Resist - 100mm C-Stud at 610mm c/c
(25mm insulation) with 2 x 12.5mm thick
Gyproc Fireline on both
sides+25mm Glasswool
of 32kg/m
4 GypWallTM Fire 102 70mm Gypsteel ULTRATM 3800 37 60 24 Heavy

with 15mm thick
Gyproc Fireline on
both sides

(25mm insulation) with 15mm thick
of 32kg/m

of 32kg/m

Resist - 102mm Acou-Stud at 610mm c/c
(AcouStud) with 15mm thick
sides

sides

of 32kg/m

of 32kg/m
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140-3 476 part 22

(AcouStud & with 2 x 12.5mm thick
25mm insulation) Gyproc Fireline on both
of 32kg/m

(AcouStud) with 2 x 12.5mm thick
sides

with 2 x 15mm thick
sides

(25mm insulation) with 2 x 15mm thick
of 32kg/m

with 3 x 15mm thick
sides

sides

Resist - 198mm C-stud at 610mm c/c
(25mm glasswool) with 2 x 12.5mm thick
of 32kg/m

(50mm with 2 x 12.5mm thick
glasswool) Gyproc Fireline on both
of 32kg/m

sides

with 3 x 15mm thick
sides
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140-3 476 part 22
21 GypWallTM 75 48mm Gypsteel ULTRATM 2500 34 30 19.5 Medium

Hydro - 75mm C-Stud at 610mm c/c
with 12.5mm thick
Gyproc MR on both
sides

with 12.5mm thick
Gyproc MR on both
sides

(25mm with 12.5mm thick
insulation) Gyproc MR on both
of 32kg/m

with 12.5mm thick
Gypboard Plain on
inner side & Gyproc
MR on outer layer

insulation) Gypboard Plain on inner
side & Gyproc MR on
outer layer+25mm
Glasswool of 32kg/m
26 GypWallTM 102 70mm Gypsteel ULTRATM 3800 38 30 23 Medium

with 15mm thick
Gyproc MR on both
sides

Hydro - 122mm C-Stud at 610mm c/c with
inner layer of 12.5mm
Gyproc Fireline & outer
layer of 12.5mm thick
Gyproc MR on both sides

insulation) Gypboard Plain on
inner side & Gyproc MR
on outer layer+25mm
Glasswool of 32kg/m
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140-3 476 part 22
29 GypWallTM 76 48mm Gypsteel ULTRATM 2500 38 30 23.5 Severe

Robust - 76mm C-Stud at 610mm c/c
with 13mm thick
Gyproc Duraline on
both sides

Gyproc Duraline on
both sides+25mm
Glasswool of 32kg/m

with 13mm thick
Gyproc Duraline on
both sides

Gyproc Duraline on
both sides+25mm
Glasswool of 32kg/m

Robust - 98mm Acou-Stud at 610mm c/c
(Acoustud with 13mm thick
50mm insulation) Gyproc Duraline on
both sides+50mm
Glasswool of 32kg/m

with 13mm thick
Gyproc Duraline on
both sides

Robust 120mm C-stud at 610mm c/c
(25mm with 13mm thick
insulation) Gyproc Duraline on
both sides+25mm
Glasswool of 32kg/m

Gyproc Duraline on
both sides+50mm
Glasswool of 32kg/m

Robust - 120mm Acoustud at 610mm c/c
(Acoustud with 13mm thick
25mm insulation) Gyproc Duraline on
both sides+25mm
Glasswool of 32kg/m
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140-3 476 part 22

(Acoustud 50mm with 13mm thick
insulation) Gyproc Duraline
on both sides+50mm
Glasswool of 32kg/m
39 GypWallTM 123 70mm Gypsteel ULTRATM 4700 53 60+ 44 Severe

(Acoustud 50mm with inner layer of
insulation) 12.5mm Gypboard plain
& outer layer of 13mm
thick Gyproc Duraline
on both sides+50mm
Glasswool of 32kg/m
40 GypWallTM 124 70mm Gypsteel ULTRATM 4700 55 60+ 48 Severe

Robust - 124mm Acou-stud at 610mm c/c
(Acoustud 50mm with 2 x13mm thick
both sides +50mm
Glasswool of 32kg/m

(50mm with 13mm thick
both sides+50mm
Glasswool of 32kg/m

Quiet - 75mm C- Stud at 600 mm c/c
(25mm insulation) with 12.5mm thick
Gyproc Soundbloc on
both sides + 25mm
glasswool of 32 Kg/m3

(25mm insulation) with 2x12.5mm thick
Gyproc Soundbloc on
both sides + 25mm

Gyproc Soundbloc on
both sides + 25mm

(25mm insulation) with 2x15mm thick
Gyproc Soundbloc on
both sides + 25mm

Quiet - 97mm Acoustud at 600 mm c/c
(25mm insulation) with 12.5mm thick
Gyproc Soundbloc on
both sides + 25mm
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Sr. Nos. GypWallTM System Image Height Weight as per BS
140-3 476 part 22

Quiet - 97mm Acoustud at 600mm c/c
(50mm insulation) with 12.5mm thick Gyproc
Soundbloc on both sides +
50mm glasswool of 32 Kg/m3

(75mm insulation) with 15mm thick Gyproc

with 2x12.5mm thick Gyproc
Soundbloc on both sides

Quiet - 122mm Acoustud at 600mm c/c with
(25mm insulation) 2x12.5mm thick Gyproc

2 x 15mm thick Gyproc

Gyproc Soundbloc on both
sides + 25mm glasswool

Gyproc Soundbloc on both
sides + 50mm glasswool

(50mm insulation) 2 x 12.5mm thick Gyproc
50mm glasswool of 32Kg/m3

Quiet - 144mm Acoustud at 600 mm c/c with
(25mm insulation) 2 x 12.5mm thick Gyproc

with 2x15mm thick Gyproc

2 x 15mm thick Gyproc
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140-3 476 part 22

Classic - 75mm C-Stud at 610mm c/c with
12.5mm thick Gypboard
Plain on both sides

(25mm insulation) 12.5mm thick Gypboard
Plain on both sides+25mm
Glasswool of 32kg/m

15mm thick Gypboard
Plain on both sides

(25mm insulation) 15mm thick Gypboard
Glasswool of 32kg/m

Classic - 97mm C-stud at 610mm c/c with
12.5mm thick Gypboard
Plain on both sides

(25mm insulation) 12.5mm thick Gypboard
Glasswool of 32kg/m

Classic - 97mm Acou-Stud at 610mm c/c
(AcouStud & with 12.5mm thick
50mm insulation) Gypboard Plain on
both sides+50mm
Glasswool of 32kg/m

(AcouStud) with 12.5mm thick
Gypboard Plain
on both sides

2 x12.5mm thick
Gypboard Plain on both
sides

(25mm insulation) 2 x 12.5mm thick
of 32kg/m
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140-3 476 part 22

15mm thick Gypboard
Plain on both sides

Glasswool of 32kg/m

Glasswool of 32kg/m

2 x 15mm thick Gypboard
Plain on both sides

(25mm insulation) 2 x 15mm thick
of 32kg/m

2 x 12.5mm thick
sides

of 32kg/m

of 32kg/m

sides

2 x 15mm thick Gypboard
Plain on both sides
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Max Acosutics
Fire Rating Total Duty Rating
TM Max Total Duty Rating
Sr. GypWall TMSystem Thickness
Thickness Image Partition Specification
Partition Specification Height (Rw)
(Rw) (Mins)
(Mins) Weight as per BS
Sr.Nos.
Nos. GypWall System Image Height Weight as per BS
(mm)
(mm) (mm) as per
perISO
ISO As per
perBS
BS Kg/m22 5234 part 2
(mm) Kg/m 5234 part 2
140-3
140-3 476 part
part22
22

(25mm glasswool) 2 x 15mm thick
of 32kg/m3

2 x 12.5mm thick
sides

(25mm glasswool) 2 x 12.5mm thick
of 32kg/m

Classic - 198mm C-stud at 610mm c/c with
(50mm glasswool) 2 x 12.5mm thick
of 32kg/m

Classic - 208mm C-Stud at 610mm c/c
with x 15mm thick
Gypboard Plain on
both sides

(25mm glasswool) 2 x 15mm thick
of 32kg/m

(AcouStud) with 2 x 15mm thick
sides

Audio - 300mm C-Stud twin frame at
(100mm 4500mm together and
insulation) placed at610mm c/c with
2 x 15mmthick Gypboard
Glasswool of 32kg/m in
both the studs
Note: Customized systems are also available.

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5
Construction details
of Drywall
A. Overview
B. Boarding Details
C. Junction Details
D. Loading Details
E. Door/Window Opening Details
F. Service Management
G. Wet Area Details
H. Levels of Jointing and Finishing

Overview
Drywalls are the future of interior construction and are superior to masonry construction using bricks
or blocks.
To be able to achieve best performance from this innovative construction technology, certain
guidelines and best practices are suggested in this section of the handbook.
This section is intended to provide guidance to the specifier on system design i.e. how the drylined
building element interacts with the associated structure.
This section illustrates key areas like staggering of boards and framing of basic structure which
ultimately contributes towards the performance of the drywalls. Also, some common queries for
managing corners, junctions, loadings (planned and unplanned), the structure for facilitating the
frames for doors and windows and electrical fittings have been included.
Loadings constitute a very important part in constructing a Drywall which varies from planned to
unplanned. Unplanned loading is done through light weight fixtures which are mounted directly on
the finished drywall using specially designed fasteners. Planned loading is done through heavy weight
fixtures which are planned during the design of Drywall and depend on the weight per linear meter.
This section explains in detail about tiling and service management and correct ways of installing the
drywalls which are expected to bear loads of fixtures, stone/marble cladding. Also the WC fixing
details and the typical details to install drywall in wet areas have been explained.
Along with construction, jointing and finishing details have also been included under this section.
Jointing and finishing is an imperative process in order to create seamless and beautiful walls which
can truly perform. Jointing and finishing primarily hides the screws and joints on the wall, which gives
a complete smooth and finished look to the wall. In order to achieve the best finish, this section
includes the right way of jointing and finishing at various levels to achieve the desired performance.
For further details and understanding about the Drywall construction, please contact our Gyproc
Solution Centre at gyprocindia@saint-gobain.com.
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Boarding Details
Single Layer Boarding
600
300
150
150 150
300 300
150 150 150

SIDE-B
STUD
600
150
X
CEILING CHANNEL
150 300
300
NOGGIN CHANNEL SIDE A
SIDE B
150
FLOOR CHANNEL
150 150
300 300
150 SIDE-A 150 150
SINGLE LAYER BOARD STAGGERING & SCREWING DETAIL
Double Layer Boarding
600
SIDE B - 1ST
300 LAYER BOARD
600
300
SIDE B - 2ND
LAYER BOARD
300
300
300 300
150
600 300
300 300
150
300 SIDE-B 300 300
150
150
STUD
SIDE A-2ND LAYER SIDE A-1ST LAYER

BOARD BOARD 600
CEILING CHANNEL X
300
150
300 NOGGIN CHANNEL
SIDE A
SIDE B
600 NOGGIN CHANNEL

300 300
300
300
600 300 FLOOR CHANNEL

300 300
150
300 300 SIDE-A 150
300 300 300
150
DOUBLE LAYER BOARD STAGGERING & SCREWING DETAIL
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Junction Details
L - Junction Details
Gyproc Board
Gyproc Board
Gypsteel ULTRA
Stud
25x25x0.5mm Gyproc
25x25x0.5mm Gyproc Angle bead
Angle bead PLAN
T - Junction Details
Gyproc Board
Gypsteel ULTRA
Stud
Gypsteel ULTRA
Stud PLAN
Column - Junction Details
Gypsteel ULTRA
stud
9x10x28x0.4mm Gyproc
Shadowline stopping bead
Gyproc Board
Gyproc Board
Gyproc Board
Column
9x10x28x0.4mm
Gyproc
Shadowline
stopping bead
Gyproc Board Gypsteel ULTRA

Stud
Column
PLAN
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Loading Details
Planned Loading (Heavy Objects)
Example given for a Plasma TV
Universal LCD Bkt
Plasma TV
Universal LCD Bkt
Gypsteel ULTRA
Ceiling Angle for
fixing of ply
Ply
Gypsteel ULTRA
Stud
LCD TV
Gyproc Gypsteel ULTRA

Ply Board Floor Channel
Gypsteel ULTRA
Ceiling Angle for
fixing of ply
ELEVATION
Unplanned Loading (Light objects)
SECTION SECTION
For single layer board 4 - 12.5mm thickness For double layer board 25 - 30mm thickness
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Door/Window Opening Details
Door Opening
Gypsteel ULTRA
Ceiling Channel
150mm
Gypsteel ULTRA
Stud
Door opening
A A
Timber placed in stud
to hold door frame
Gypsteel ULTRA
300mm Floor channel cut
and bent
Gypsteel ULTRA
Gyproc Board Floor channel
Timber placed in stud

to hold door frame
Gypsteel ULTRA
Stud
DOOR JAMB
(Detail A - A)
Window Opening
Gypsteel ULTRA
ceiling channel
Window
opening
Gypsteel ULTRA
Stud
Timber placed in
section to hold
window frame
72x32x32x0.5mm
Gypsteel ULTRA Floor
channel cut & bent by
300mm
Gypsteel ULTRA
ELEVATION Floor channel
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Service Management
Switch Box
Switch box
Switch box
Gypsteel ULTRA
Noggin channel
Gypsteel ULTRA
Noggin channel
Gypsteel ULTRA
Stud
Gypsteel ULTRA
Stud
Plumbing Service
Gyproc R Fiber Cement Board/MR
Pipes
12mm thick marine plywood
Clamps for holding the pipes
G.I. angle 25x25x0.5mm
Paper Tape
Jointing and Finishing three layers
Gypsteel ULTRA Stud
Soft wood placed inside

the stud
Gypsteel ULTRA Floor

channel
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Wet Area Details
Tiling Details
Gypsteel ULTRA
Ceiling channel
Gypsteel ULTRA
Stud
Water proofing
Tile adhesive
Wall tile
Gyproc Fiber
cement board/MR
Gypsteel ULTRA
Floor channel
* Tile thickness between 12-15mm SECTION
Stone/Marble Fixing Details
Gypsteel ULTRA
Ceiling channel
Gyproc Fiber
cement board/MR
Mechanical fixture fixed on stud

to fix Marble
Marble/Granite
Gypsteel ULTRA Stud

behind the Mechanical fixture
Gypsteel ULTRA
Floor channel
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WC Fixing Details
Gyproc Fiber Cement Board/MR
Ledge Wall
Water proofing
Tile adhesive
Ceramic tile
Gypsteel ULTRA
Ceiling channel
WC fixed on
WC chair
Gypsteel
ULTRA Stud
Gypsteel ULTRA
fFoor channel cut & bent
& fixed to stud flange for
placing Soil Pipe
MS plate
is fixed to floor
Below PCC
SECTION
Drywall Wet Area Typical Details
Gypsteel ULTRA TM
C - Stud at 407mm c/c.
Waterproofing
Ceramic Wall Tile (Load not more than 32 kg/m2)
Dry Area Wet Area

Gyproc MR 12.5mm fixed
at centres not exceeding 300mm

with Gyproc Drywall Screws 25mm

Gypboard Plain 12.5mm
fixed at centres not exceeding Flexible Polyurethane Sealant

300mm with Gyproc maximum gap 10mm
Drywall Screws 25mm.
TM
Gypsteel ULTRA F and C channel
fixed to floor at 600mm
100mm Over Concrete Curve
100mm Floor Differance Level
Shower Pan
Floor Level Wet Area
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Levels of Jointing and Finishing
Jointing level 1 (Q1):

The basic filling of plasterboard joints (Q1) recommend for
jointing of internal layer of Gypsum boards for a double layer
partition
Jointing Level 1 includes
Filling the joints between the boards with joiniting
material and tape.
Covering of screw heads Q1: Simply filling the joints between
the boards with jointing material and
Tool marks, grooves and ridges are allowed tape
Jointing level 2 (Q2):

Jointing Level 2 (Q2) involves Q1 + leveling the joint to the
board surface with help of Pro-Fill/Easi-Fill
Jointing Level 2 includes:
Basic filling (Q1); plus
Finishing towards a continuous transition to the board
surface
Application marks or ridges may not be totally eliminated Q2: Q1 + leveling the joint to the
board surface with the help of
Pro-Fill/Easi-Fill
Finishing level 3 (Q3):

Jointing and finishing in accordance with finishing Level 3 (Q3)
includes:
Jointing and finishing to Q2; plus
Wider finishing of the joint (400 to 450mm) and a tight coat of
Pro-Fill/Easi-Fill (< 1mm) to the entire plasterboard surface
Physical ridges and grooves are not acceptable, except the ones
showing under the effect of shallow light Q3: Q2 + a tight coat (<1mm) on
entire surface with Pro-Fill/Easi-Fill
Finishing level 4 (Q4):

High-end drywall surface where the entire drywall surface
must be fully covered with a layer of a skimming plaster
(thickness> 1mm)
Quality Level 4 includes:
Jointing and finishing to Q2 plus
Complete surface covering of Gyproc Champion Skimming
Putty (thickness > 1 mm) Q4: Q2 + a skimming coat of Gyproc
The undesirable effects of shallow lighting are reduced to a Champion Skimming Putty (>1mm)
large extent; however some arising out of natural lighting may
be acceptable under the limits of manual workmanship
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Gyproc Standards
A. Green Credentials
B. SpecSure

Green Credentials
Green Building is a representative of sustainable building environments. This approach
ensures health and comfort of the building occupants through the use of sustainable
building materials. The information inside highlights the credentials of Saint-Gobain
Gyproc India Ltd. products & systems and its contribution to the Green Building rating
system (LEED) as specified by the Indian Green Building Council.
LEED - Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design

Main Highlights
Energy & Atmosphere : High insulating properties, low embodied energy
Material Resources : Reduces environmental impact due to local
transportation, high recycled content
Indoor Environmental Quality : Improves air quality of the indoor environment
Water Efficiency : Dry construction (Water free)
Energy & Atmosphere : Low embodied energy, High insulation properties

Embodied energy
Gypsum plasterboards & plasters have relatively low embodied energy as compared to all
other traditional building materials (energy consumed in manufacturing the same)
High insulation properties
Energy savings - ASHRAE STD 90.1/2010
Thermal Conductivity (K value of Plasterboard) = 0.16 W/Mk

Systems Thermal Transmittance (U value of system)
Wall Panelling System on 4.5 inch brickwall 0.432 W/m2K - 0.503 W/m2K
Wall Panelling System on 9 inch brickwall 0.407 W/m2K - 0.469 W/m2K
Ceiling system 0.0391 W/m2K - 0.04 W/m2K
Materials & Resources: Recyclable products, Regional materials

Recyclable products
Gypsum plasterboard, metal sections and jointing compound all are technically 100% recyclable.
Regional materials
With three manufacturing facilities located close to the major construction hubs of the country, most
cities in North, West & South of India fall under the 800 kms maximum radius of transportation. Also the
raw materials for manufacturing the various products are also in most cases procured locally within a
radius of 800 kms from both the manufacturing and project site thus optimizing the negative
environmental impact related to transportation.
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Jind
Wada
135 kms from Delhi
65 kms from Mumbai
Bengaluru
50 kms from the City
The manufacturing plants located in India are at the following locations

Jind (Haryana)
All the major North Indian cities (Delhi, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Bhopal, Lucknow, Kanpur) come
under 800 kms
Bengaluru
All the major South Indian cities (Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Kochi and Coimbatore) come under
800 kms
Wada (Maharashrta)
All the major western cities Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Ahmedabad, Baroda, Goa come under 800 kms
Indoor Environmental Quality:

Low emitting materials
Gypsum based products are made from non toxic materials and all chemicals and binders used are
natural and eco friendly.
Water Efficiency: Dry construction

(water free)
Dry construction
Gypsum plasterboard construction for walls is also called Drywall construction, implying no water usage.
So there is typically 100% water conservation during the construction process compared to any masonry
process.
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SpecSure
SpecSure is a unique off the shelf warranty to end users that confirms Saint-Gobain Gyproc India Limited
proprietary systems will perform to the parameters published in our current literature for the period of
time that the system is used for its originally designed purpose.
What you get with SpecSure

The best components
All Saint-Gobain Gyproc India Limited systems are precision engineered to provide the right level of
performance for your building. They comprise of high quality branded components - Gyproc
Plasterboards, Gyproc performance boards, Gypsteel ULTRATM metal framing & accessories - developed
specifically to work together to provide the widest range of market leading false ceiling and Drywall
partition solutions in India. These individual components are manufactured to, and often surpass all
relevant British and Indian standards.
A range of systems designed for today's buildings

Our systems have been purpose - designed by experienced technicians to meet the challenging needs of
today's increasingly demanding buildings. Whether it is straight forward office partitions or sophisticated
4 hour fire rated Drywall systems - every aspect is taken into consideration, from performance to speed and
ease of installation - and from safe handling to the ready availability of components, anywhere in
India.
Full technical support

The Saint-Gobain Gyproc India Limited Drywall Academy, with a full team of qualified technical advisors
will provide help with every aspect of system design and installation, including:
Full technical support at the design stage, including specification advice and provision of CAD details if
required.
On-site guidance throughout the installation process via our team of technical site specialists.
Off-site training of operatives and supervisory personnel at our purpose-built Academy training center of
Wada (near Mumbai), Jind (near Delhi) and Bengaluru.
The backing of the world leader in gypsum products

Saint-Gobain Gyproc India Limited is the market leader and pioneer in advocating false ceiling and Drywall
partition systems, with expertise and experience gained during more than two decades of supporting the
Indian construction industry. It is a part of Saint-Gobain group whose worldwide operations encompass
more than 50 countries.
Peace of mind guaranteed

SpecSure warranties your system against the following types of common failure,
System Integrity & Stability - The system shows visible sag or deflection due to improper design and
installation of the false ceiling or Drywall partition systems.
System Failure - The system fails to meet its basic design intent (i.e. the false ceiling or Drywall partition
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The SpecSure certification process: 6 easy steps
Step 1 - Call the Saint-Gobain Gyproc India Limited sales representative and give him all the relevant details
of the project including the details of the contractor who is going to execute the project.
Step 2 - The Saint-Gobain Gyproc India Limited sales representative will then guide you to procure 100%
genuine and authentic products from Saint-Gobain Gyproc India Limited authorized vendors and give you
the relevant specifications to be followed for the various systems.
Step 3 - The Saint-Gobain Gyproc India Limited sales representative should be informed when the material
is procured and transferred to the site in order to ensure that genuine material has been received at site.
Step 4 - The Saint-Gobain Gyproc India Limited sales representative should be informed once framing has
commenced and involved through the entire framing process to ensure that the framing has been done to
the specifications provided.
Step 5 - The Saint-Gobain Gyproc India Limited sales representative should be informed once boarding has
commenced and involved through the entire boarding process to ensure that the boarding has been done
to the specifications provided.
Step 6 - Once the Jointing and Finishing has been completed, the Saint-Gobain Gyproc India Limited sales
representative should be informed so that we can do a final check to ensure all design and installation
procedures have been followed. Once everything has been checked and certified, you will be issued a
SpecSure System Warranty Certificate.
Checks & procedures to be followed to get best desired performance from our systems
The gypsum plasterboards must be stored in a dry and covered place, sheltered form rain and away
from damp floors.
They should be tacked horizontally at least 45cm above the ground on wooden pallets, maximum
height of each stock should not exceed 1 meter.
All exterior facade work must be completed before interior boarding has begun else this will have an
effect on system stability.
Support must not be taken from AC ducts, plumbing and other services as the vibrations form the
same will result in cracks along the joints beading to system integrity failure.
Once the boarding is done, Jointing & Finishing must be completed within 2 weeks to avoid exposure of
boards to high moisture which may cause sagging of boards.
Always follow 3 step Jointing & Finishing process with genuine Jointing and Finishing compounds and
paper tape to get a smooth monolith finish.
* The SpecSure certificate is not applicable for Jointing & Finishing

**The SpecSure certificate warranty is not applicable if system failure arises due to external conditions like
water leakages, earthquakes etc. or following non-standard operating practices.
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Project References

LODHA WORLD TOWER, MUMBAI
Project Name: Lodha World Towers

City: Mumbai
Project Details: The worlds tallest residential towers with designs
from Armani Casa consisting of 2 towers, World One - 117 storeys &
World Crest 84 storeys
Project Highlights: Complete Gyproc performance Drywall systems in
all internal areas including bathrooms and shaft walls. The highlight
of this project is the installation of Secure Wall (high security Drywalls
with a GI sheet layer in between) for the room to corridor Drywalls.
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SHANGRI-LA, MUMBAI
Project Name: Shangri-La

City: Mumbai
Project Details: Shangri-La Mumbai is a 5 Star Hotel
with 400+guest rooms, service apartments, banquet
halls, spa, gymnasium and BOH areas across 44 storeys.
It is a landmark project as the hotel is made completely
by Drywall construction. It stands above a shopping
mall.
Project Highlights: All the spaces have been made using
Gypsum Drywall. Banquet walls are made of 9.5 meter
high fire rated Drywalls.
CROWNE PLAZA, COCHIN
Project Name: Crowne Plaza

City: Cochin
Project Details: Crowne Plaza is a 270 + room deluxe hotel, which is operated by IHG Group & owned by KGA Group.
Project Highlights: Gyproc performance Drywall has been used in all the guestrooms & banquet halls as well.
This is one of the 1st drywall projects of India in the hospitality industry.
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J.W. MARRIOTT, NEW DELHI
Project Name: J.W. Marriott

City: New Delhi
Project Details: J.W. Marriott, New Delhi is a 5 star luxury hotel having 550 rooms, located close to the
international airport. Best suited for business and leisure travellers across the world.
Project Highlights: All the 550 rooms and guest rooms are constructed with gypsum Drywall.
HILTON GARDEN INN, TRIVANDRUM
Project Name: Hilton Garden Inn

City: Trivandrum
Project Details: Hilton Garden Inn is an old hotel property, reconstructed along with the new building.
It is a 4 star hotel with 180 rooms. Both the blocks are done with Gyproc Drywall systems.
Project Highlights: Complete Gyproc performance Drywall system and shaft closure have been used in
all internal areas.
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LEBUA DWARKA, NEW DELHI
Project Name: The Lebua

City: New Delhi (Dwarka)
Project Details: Lebua Hotels & Resorts owned by Tirupati Building & Offices Pvt. Ltd, has made an entry in India with
a 400 room property.
Project Highlights: Complete Drywall Partition system has been used in all the internal guestroom areas including
corridors and wet areas. Duraline boards have been used in corridors to give higher impact resistance to the wall.
COURTYARD MARRIOTT, HYDERABAD
Project Name: Courtyard Marriott

City: Hyderabad
Project Details: Courtyard Marriott is a 115 room property overlooking Hussain Sagar Lake.
This is an extension of the existing Marriott hotel which is completely done in Drywall construction.
Project Highlights: 115 guestrooms have been completely constructed with Gyproc Drywall systems.
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ISB, HYDERABAD & MOHALI
Project Name: ISB

City: Hyderabad & Mohali
Project Details: This is one of the premium management institutes in India. It provides the best facilities to its
students.
Project Highlights: Gyproc Drywalls have been used widely in both campuses. In the Hyderabad campus classrooms,
Gyproc fire line systems have been used. Gyproc high impact resistance systems (98mm) have been used in classrooms
for room to room and complete corridor walls in the Mohali campus.
SASI BUSINESS SCHOOL, CHENNAI
Project Name: Sasi Business School

City: Chennai
Project Details: It is an association of SASI Advertising. It is a B-School having state-of-the-art infrastructure.
Seminar cum multipurpose auditorium, done with double layer Duraline system for isolation.
Project Highlights: The highlight of this project is that this B-School required rapid construction with 70mm ultra
stud with double layer Duraline board.
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ASIAN HEART INSTITUTE, MUMBAI
Project Name: Asian Heart Institute

City: Mumbai
Project Details: The hospital has a patient-centric design with stress on safety and comfort of patients. All
patient areas have been designed to minimize the risk of infection.
Project Highlights: Complete Gyproc performance Drywall systems have been used in all internal areas
including wet areas. The highlight of this project is that Drywalls were preferred to conventional systems
because of the reduction in dead load.
BEAMS HOSPITAL
Project Name: Beams Hospital

City: Bengaluru and Hyderabad
Project Details: Beams Hospital aims at providing international quality surgical expertise, supported with a
pleasing ambience, world-class facilities and state-of-the-art equipment to its patrons.
Project Highlights: Complete Gyproc performance Drywall systems have been used in all internal areas
including wet areas.
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DRML, DELHI
Project Name: Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital (DRML)

City: Delhi
Project Details: An entirely new building based on the PEB concept in the premises of the famous DRML hospital
in Delhi.
Project Highlights: Complete Gyproc performance Drywall systems have been used in all internal areas except the
wet areas. First comprehensive Drywall project in the government sector.
FORTIS HEALTHCARE, KOLKATA
Project Name: Fortis Healthcare

City: Kolkata
Project Details: The 10-storied, sprawling 3 lakh square feet facility is equipped with the latest in the medical
world. Located on EM Bypass road the 400 bed hospital is easily accessible too.
Project Highlights: Complete Gyproc performance Drywall systems have been used in all internal areas except
the wet areas. The performance rating adheres to all the international standards for healthcare environment.
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CUMMINS, PUNE
Project Name: Cummins

City: Pune
Project Details: The Company takes pride in manufacturing engines, generators, filters and related products
that serve the varied needs of its customers worldwide.
Project Highlights: A remarkable project in terms of height. Drywall systems showcasing a 13.5 meter high
Drywall Partition system.
FIAT INDIA, PUNE
Project Name: Fiat India

City: Pune
Project Details: The state-of-the-art facility at Ranjangaon, which is owned by FIAT, a joint venture company, is
capable of producing 200,000 cars and 350,000 engines, along with 300,000 parts and accessories.
Project Highlights: A remarkable project in terms of height. Drywall systems showcasing a 12 meter high Drywall
Partition system spanning the length and breadth of the facility.
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CATERPILLAR INDIA, CHENNAI
Project Name: Caterpillar India

City: Chennai
Project Details: Caterpillar is a global leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment.
Project Highlights: Complete Gyproc performance Drywall systems have been used in all internal areas including
wet areas. The highlight of this project is that, it required 8m high industrial Partition done by 46mm ultra stud
with double layer Duraline board.
DELHI T3 AIRPORT TERMINAL, DELHI
Project Name: Delhi International Airport Ltd.

City: Delhi
Project Details: This is one of the largest infrastructure projects of recent years and one of the biggest airports in
the country catering to heavy air traffic.
Project Highlights: Gyproc has been a key contributor in the fast delivery of this project. Gyproc Drywalls have been
extensively used in the project. Gypsum Drywalls (plain, two hour fire rated and grid ceiling) have been used in
retail showrooms and airport service buildings.
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Contents

Our guarantee is of absolute peace of mind when specifying Saint-Gobain Gyproc

e-mail: gyprocindia@saint-gobain.com www.saint-gobaingyproc.in

Speed of Installation Dry Construction

Light Weight Flexibility

Versatility Environment Friendly

Drywall construction Brick Wall construction

Drywall Brick wall

Speed of installation* 40-50m2/day 10m2/day

Water saving Yes No

Weight Lightest - 19Kg/m2 (non load bearing) 230Kg/m2 (load bearing)

Usage in Wet Areas Yes Yes

Sound insulation Upto 65db possible with insulation 35-40db

Quality of Wall Standard installation, easy to control Depending on labour skills

Services Easy through cavity Chasing in wall is required

1. Dry Lining Systems:

2. Interior Partition Systems:

3. Performance Partition Systems:

5. Jointing & Finishing (3 - Layers)

6. Finished and Final Look

e-mail: gyprocindia@saint-gobain.com www.saint-gobaingyproc.in

a) Height of the wall - Drywall can be built upto a height of up to 17m.

d) Acoustic requirements - The acoustic requirements of a Drywall system is

Maximum partition heights

Max height (mm) at respective stud centres

*These partition heights are considered as a complete system.

Fire starts when a flammable and/or a combustable material

The spread of fire within a building can be restricted

Good compliance of compartmentation

Gypsum plasterboards are all designated materials of limited combustibility

Surface spread of flame

BS 476: Part 7: 1997 Surface spread of flame tests for

How Gyproc plasterboard is good at resisting fire

Principles of building acoustics

The acoustics can be achieved by:

Sound absorption is the term given to the loss of sound energy on

Sound Insulation of separating construction

Perception of Sound Pressure level

Indirect paths (flanking transmission)

Indirect Paths (Flanking Transmission)

70 300mm Gypwall Audio

Mass of Partition (kg/m2) Empirical Mass Law

Robustness is an ability of a system to resist change when physical pressure is applied.

Principles of robust design

Partition duty ratings

Partition Duty Category Examples

Tests within BS 5234 include:

500N static horizontal point load at

Small hard body impact test

Small hard body impact test (Surface

Door slam test

Door leaf weights and number of impacts:

The loads applied to the beam:

Light weight anchorage test

Lightweight anchorage pull out test:

Lightweight anchorage pull down test: