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Steel encasements introduction
Introduction

Steel encasements
Steel encasements

This section contains steel encasement systems that provide up

to 180 minutes of fire protection to structural steel columns and
120 minutes for structural steel beams and joists
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 Introduction
Steel encasements

Steel encasements
Passive fire protection is a vital component of
any fire safety strategy. It safeguards people’s
lives and limits the financial impact of damage
to buildings and their contents. The protection
of the superstructure from fire is especially

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important, as once its integrity is compromised,
the whole building’s stability will be at risk.

We have two types of solution:

– FireCase – C03. S02. P02
A frameless structural steel encasement
where the board linings are fixed to
themselves to minimise space intrusion. The
system can be used in buildings before they
are fully watertight to improve speed of
project handover
– GypLyner encase – C03. S03. P02
A metal framed structural steel encasement
system for greater flexibility of installation

Each system section takes you through the

process of selecting the required lining type
and thickness to provide a range of standard
structural steel beam, column and joist sizes
with the fire protection level needed.

Both systems are able to accept standard

methods of finishing; tape and joint or Thistle
skim plaster, to aesthetically match surrounding
elements. An aesthetic finish is not necessary
with the FireCase system to maintain its fire
performance.

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If you need to protect structual steel within the cavity,
Refer to GypWall quiet C04. S07. P02 or
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Introduction
Steel encasements
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Areas to consider when specifying All year round installation

Unlike some alternative fire protection technologies, for example Glasroc F firecase and Gyproc plasterboards have an operational
intumescent paint, our encasement systems will give acoustic tolerance from below freezing to +49°C, whereas some alternative
benefits by reducing sound transmission through the steelwork. technologies are often +5°C to +30°C. This ensures that there are no
Further improvements can be made to the sound insulation potential problems with the build program in UK winter conditions.
performance by the inclusion of Isover insulation within the
system, and by modifying the abutment detailing to reduce Building programme efficiencies
flanking sound transmission.
The FireCase and GypLyner encase systems allow other trades to
Refer to figure 1. work in close proximity and simultaneously. Some alternative
technologies require areas of the site to be closed off due to the
Using FireCase or GypLyner encase could therefore offer both savings containment of overspray and fumes.
and simplification over alternative fire protection technologies that
may require overboarding. Ease of maintenance
Using the Regulatory Reform (fire safety) Order (RRO) the
Thickness of applied fire protection
responsible person has duty of care for maintaining the buildings
Glasroc F firecase and Gyproc plasterboards are manufactured to fire protection systems. The FireCase and GypLyner encase systems
stringent factory tolerances, giving the client peace of mind that are robust but should damage occur it is easy to identify and simple
the correct thickness of fire protection has been applied, ensuring to repair or replace, making management and maintenance simple
life safety in the event of a fire. for building owners.

Benefits to compartmentation
Using the FireCase or the GypLyner encase systems will eliminate
any potential problems with compartmentation. Unlike some Additional information
alternative fire protection technologies, e.g. paint, using the
FireCase or GypLyner encase systems will ensure that there are no Try out The White Book System Selector,
potential problems with insulation failure through the steelwork. an online tool designed to help find the
ideal solutions for your project needs.
Refer to figure 2.
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Introduction
1

Steel encasements
Partition
performance

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maintained
Sound

Benefit to acoustics

180°C fire
insulation
maintained

Fire

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GypLyner encase

GypLyner encase
Steel encasements

Metal framed structural steel encasement system

All our systems are covered by SpecSure® when using

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genuine British Gypsum and Saint-Gobain Isover products

 GypLyner encase
GypLyner encase
GypLyner encase is a fire protection system capable

Steel encasements
of providing up to 180 minutes fire resistance to 30 180
mins
structural steel columns and beams. Installation is
quick and easy due to the use of simple clip fixings
to secure the framing sections.
Refer to C01. S01. P07

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The system will protect all universal column and
beam sections with flange thicknesses between
6mm and 28mm. GypLyner encase will also protect System can be skim
finished with
many joist sections, portal frames, and castellated ThistlePro PureFinish.
Refer to C02. S01. P49

beam sections. It can be used in any type of

building where encasement to structural steel
is required.

Key benefits
— Reduced installation time due to the simple,
clip-on framing system with GypLyner encase
— Misalignment of structural steelwork can be
accommodated by the versatile framing
system to ensure the lining is straight and true
— Improved acoustic performance as a result of
the boards being fixed into a framework
rather than directly into the steel beam or
column
— Damage to GypLyner encase is more easily
identifiable when compared to other fire
protection systems such as intumescent paint

You may also be interested in...

Need to minimise the space taken by the
structural steel encasement system? If so,
consider the frameless FireCase system.
Refer to C03. S02. P02 – FireCase

If you need to protect structural steel within the cavity.

Refer to C04. S07. P02 – GypWall quiet or
C04. S08. P02 – GypWall quiet iwl

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 GypLyner encase design
GypLyner encase

Planning - key factors

GypLyner encase steel encasement is suitable for protecting Handy hint

structural steel sections with a section factor A/V (Hp/A) up to
Steel encasements

260m-1, calculated on the basis of box protection to three or four Where larger encasement systems are
sides as required. It will protect all universal column and beam required, a ‘boxing out’ method using
sections described in BS 4: Part 1, and many joist and castellated Gypframe studs and channels can be
beam sections. used.
Refer to construction details 7 - 8.
Building Design

This system comprises Gypframe GL10 GypLyner Steel Framing Clips

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located on steel sections at 800mm centres to support Partition fixing

Gypframe GL1 Lining Channels.
Partitions and wall linings can be fixed through to the metal
framework.
Lining selection
Refer to construction details 5 - 6.
Follow either of the procedures below to determine the thickness of
cladding required:
Water vapour resistance

Option 1 Vapour control can be provided to encasements which form part

Use tables 2 - 4 to select steel size and fire protection then read off of an external wall lining by using Gyproc FireLine duplex as the
the required board size. lining. The water vapour resistance can be further improved by
treating the lining surface with two coats of Gyproc Drywall Sealer.
Option 2 Where Glasroc F firecase or Glasroc F multiboard forms the lining,
1 Ascertain whether protection is required on three or four vapour control can be achieved by using a suitable proprietary paint
sides of the section treatment.

2 Find out what period of fire resistance is required

Board finishing
3 Refer to the A/V (Hp/A) tables 5 - 7. Locate the steel
section to be protected, listed by its size and mass per All board joints need to be taped and filled or skimmed to ensure
metre, and read off the section factor A/V fire protection is provided.

4 Refer to tables 8 - 11. Locate the A/V value on the Refer to C08. S01. P02 – Finishes.
vertical scale on the appropriate table. Read across the
chart to the column relating to the period of fire
resistance required and read off the designated
thickness of the relevant cladding required to form the Important information
encasement
– Where the steel section web or flange
5 Select the type of board to be used dimension exceeds 600mm, additional
support will be required for the
For castellated sections and cellular beams please refer to the cladding. Noggings of Gypframe GL1
Association for Specialist Fire Protection publication, ASFP Yellow Lining Channel are installed at 600mm
Book - ‘Fire Protection for Structural Steel in Buildings’ for guidance, centres between adjacent Gypframe
available to download from asfp.org.uk GL1 Lining Channels to form
supplementary framing.
Size of encasement
– All board joints should be staggered by
The minimum dimension of encasement required for three or a minimum of 600mm.
four-sided protection can be determined as shown in table 1.

Table 1 − The minimum dimension of encasements required for three or four sided protection
Depth Calculation
Three-sided Overall steel section depth + 25mm +
encasements the thickness of lining board
Four-sided Overall steel section depth + 50mm +
encasements twice the thickness of lining board
Width Calculation
Three and
Overall steel section width + 20mm +
four-sided
twice the thickness of lining board Three-sided column Four-sided column
encasements
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For details of when
to specify fire
resistance using BS
Table 2 − 550°C chart to BS 476: Part 20 for selecting the required
Refer to C02. S01. P05
Gyproc FireLine lining thickness for universal beam sizes
Universal beams serial size of steel Total Gyproc FireLine board thickness (mm) to achieve fire resistance below1

Steel encasements
(mm x mm x kg/m) 3 sided encasements 4 sided encasements
D B Mass/metre 30 min 60 min 90 min 120 min 30 min 60 min 90 min 120 min
1016 305 487 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
305 438 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
305 393 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
305 349 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
305 314 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
305 272 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
305 249 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30

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305 222 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
914 419 388 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
419 343 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
305 289 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
305 253 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
305 224 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
305 201 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
838 292 226 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
292 194 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
292 176 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
762 267 197 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
267 173 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
267 147 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
267 134 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 37.5
686 254 170 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
254 152 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
254 140 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
224 125 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 37.5
610 305 238 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
305 179 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
305 149 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
229 140 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
229 125 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
229 113 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 37.5
229 101 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 37.5
178 100 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 37.5
178 92 12.5 12.5 25 37.5 12.5 12.5 25 37.5
178 82 12.5 12.5 25 37.5 12.5 12.5 25 37.5
533 312 273 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
312 219 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
312 182 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
312 151 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
210 138 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
210 122 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
210 109 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
210 101 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 37.5
210 92 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 37.5
210 82 12.5 12.5 25 37.5 12.5 12.5 25 37.5
165 85 12.5 12.5 25 37.5 12.5 12.5 25 37.5
165 75 12.5 12.5 25 37.5 12.5 12.5 25 37.5
165 66 12.5 12.5 25 37.5 12.5 12.5 25 37.5
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Gyproc FireLine thickness combinations

Beam/column/joist dimension orientation:
12.5mm = 1 x 12.5mm
25mm = 2 x 12.5mm
30mm = 2 x 15mm
37.5mm = 3 x 12.5mm
D

System reference: D150001

B

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For details of when

to specify fire
resistance using BS
Table 2 (continued) − 550°C chart to BS 476: Part 20 for selecting the required Refer to C02. S01. P05
Gyproc FireLine lining thickness for universal beam sizes
Steel encasements

Universal beams serial size of steel Total Gyproc FireLine board thickness (mm) to achieve fire resistance below1
(mm x mm x kg/m) 3 sided encasements 4 sided encasements
D B Mass/metre 30 min 60 min 90 min 120 min 30 min 60 min 90 min 120 min
457 191 161 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
191 133 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
191 106 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
191 98 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
191 89 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 37.5
191 82 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 37.5
191 74 12.5 12.5 25 37.5 12.5 12.5 25 37.5
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191 67 12.5 12.5 25 37.5 12.5 12.5 25 37.5

152 82 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 37.5
152 74 12.5 12.5 25 37.5 12.5 12.5 25 37.5
152 67 12.5 12.5 25 37.5 12.5 12.5 25 37.5
152 60 12.5 12.5 25 37.5 12.5 12.5 25 37.5
152 52 12.5 12.5 25 37.5 12.5 15 25 37.5
406 178 85 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
178 74 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 37.5
178 67 12.5 12.5 25 37.5 12.5 12.5 25 37.5
178 60 12.5 12.5 25 37.5 12.5 12.5 25 37.5
178 54 12.5 12.5 25 37.5 12.5 15 25 37.5
140 53 12.5 12.5 25 37.5 12.5 12.5 25 37.5
140 46 12.5 12.5 25 37.5 12.5 15 25 37.5
140 39 12.5 15 25 37.5 12.5 25 27.5 40
356 171 67 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 37.5
171 57 12.5 12.5 25 37.5 12.5 12.5 25 37.5
171 51 12.5 12.5 25 37.5 12.5 12.5 25 37.5
171 45 12.5 12.5 25 37.5 12.5 15 25 37.5
127 39 12.5 12.5 25 37.5 12.5 15 25 40
127 33 12.5 15 25 40 12.5 25 27.5 40
305 165 54 12.5 12.5 25 37.5 12.5 12.5 25 37.5
165 46 12.5 12.5 25 37.5 12.5 12.5 25 37.5
165 40 12.5 12.5 25 37.5 12.5 15 25 37.5
127 48 12.5 12.5 25 37.5 12.5 12.5 25 37.5
127 42 12.5 12.5 25 37.5 12.5 12.5 25 37.5
127 37 12.5 12.5 25 37.5 12.5 15 25 37.5
102 33 12.5 15 25 37.5 12.5 25 25 40
102 28 12.5 25 25 40 12.5 25 27.5 42.5
102 25 12.5 25 27.5 40 12.5 25 27.5 42.5
254 146 43 12.5 12.5 25 37.5 12.5 12.5 25 37.5
146 37 12.5 12.5 25 37.5 12.5 15 25 37.5
146 31 12.5 12.5 25 37.5 12.5 25 25 40
102 28 12.5 15 25 37.5 12.5 25 25 40
102 25 12.5 15 25 37.5 12.5 25 27.5 40
102 22 12.5 25 27.5 40 12.5 25 27.5 42.5
203 133 30 12.5 12.5 25 37.5 12.5 15 25 37.5
133 25 12.5 15 25 37.5 12.5 25 27.5 40
102 23 12.5 15 25 37.5 12.5 25 27.5 40
178 102 19 12.5 15 25 37.5 12.5 25 27.5 42.5
152 89 16 12.5 15 25 40 12.5 25 27.5 42.5
127 76 13 12.5 25 25 40 12.5 25 27.5 42.5
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Gyproc FireLine thickness combinations

Beam/column/joist dimension orientation:

12.5mm = 1 x 12.5mm
15mm = 1 x 15mm
25mm = 2 x 12.5mm
27.5mm = 1 x 15mm + 1 x 12.5mm
D
30mm = 2 x 15mm
37.5mm = 3 x 12.5mm
40mm = 1 x 15mm + 2 x 12.5mm
42.5mm = 2 x 15mm + 1 x 12.5mm
B
System reference: D150001

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For details of when
to specify fire
resistance using BS
Table 3 − 550°C chart to BS 476: Part 20 for selecting the required Refer to C02. S01. P05
Gyproc FireLine lining thickness for universal column sizes

Steel encasements
Universal columns serial size of steel Total Gyproc FireLine board thickness (mm) to achieve fire resistance below1
(mm x mm x kg/m) 3 sided encasements 4 sided encasements
D B Mass/metre 30 min 60 min 90 min 120 min 30 min 60 min 90 min 120 min
356 406 634 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
406 551 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
406 467 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
406 393 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
406 340 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
406 287 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30

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406 235 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
368 202 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
368 177 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
368 153 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
368 129 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
305 305 283 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
305 240 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
305 198 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
305 158 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
305 137 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
305 118 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
305 97 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
254 254 167 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
254 132 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
254 107 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
254 89 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
254 73 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
203 203 127 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
203 113 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
203 100 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
203 86 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
203 71 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
203 60 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
203 52 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 37.5
203 46 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 37.5
152 152 51 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
152 44 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 37.5
152 37 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 37.5
152 30 12.5 12.5 25 37.5 12.5 12.5 25 37.5
152 23 12.5 12.5 25 37.5 12.5 25 27.5 40

For details of when

to specify fire
resistance using BS
Table 4 − 550°C chart to BS 476: Part 20 for selecting the required Refer to C02. S01. P05
Gyproc FireLine lining thickness for universal joist sizes
Universal joist serial size of steel Total Gyproc FireLine board thickness (mm) to achieve fire resistance below1
(mm x mm x kg/m) 3 sided encasements 4 sided encasements
D B Mass/metre 30 min 60 min 90 min 120 min 30 min 60 min 90 min 120 min
254 203 82 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
114 37 12.5 12.5 25 37.5 12.5 12.5 25 37.5
203 152 52 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 30
102 25 12.5 12.5 25 37.5 12.5 15 25 37.5
178 102 22 12.5 12.5 25 37.5 12.5 25 27.5 40
152 127 37 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 37.5
89 17 12.5 15 25 37.5 12.5 25 27.5 40
76 18 12.5 12.5 25 37.5 12.5 25 25 40
127 114 30 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 37.5
114 27 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 37.5
76 16 12.5 12.5 25 37.5 12.5 15 25 40
76 13 12.5 15 25 40 12.5 25 27.5 42.5
114 114 27 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 37.5
102 102 23 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 37.5
64 10 12.5 15 27.5 40
44 7 12.5 25 27.5 42.5
89 89 19 12.5 12.5 25 30 12.5 12.5 25 37.5
76 76 15 12.5 12.5 25 37.5 12.5 12.5 25 37.5
76 13 12.5 12.5 25 37.5 12.5 15 25 37.5
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Gyproc FireLine thickness combinations
Beam/column/joist dimension orientation:
12.5mm = 1 x 12.5mm 40mm = 1 x 15mm + 2 x 12.5mm
15mm = 1 x 15mm 42.5mm = 2 x 15mm + 1 x 12.5mm
25mm = 2 x 12.5mm - protection not possible D
27.5mm = 1 x 15mm + 1 x 12.5mm
30mm = 2 x 15mm System reference: D150001
37.5mm = 3 x 12.5mm
B

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Table 5 − Section factor A/V (Hp/A) of universal beams Table 5 (continued) − Section factor A/V (Hp/A) of universal beams
A / V values A / V values
Universal beams serial size of steel Universal beams serial size of steel
(mm x mm x kg/m) 3 sided 4 sided (mm x mm x kg/m) 3 sided 4 sided
Steel encasements

encasements encasements encasements encasements

Mass/ Mass/
D B m-1 m-1 D B m-1 m-1
metre metre
1016 305 487 40 45 457 191 161 60 65
305 438 40 50 191 133 70 80
305 393 45 55 191 106 85 100
305 349 50 60 191 98 90 105
305 314 55 65 191 89 100 115
305 272 65 75 191 82 105 125
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305 249 70 80 191 74 115 135

305 222 80 90 191 67 130 150
914 419 388 45 55 152 82 105 120
419 343 50 60 152 74 115 130
305 289 60 65 152 67 125 145
305 253 65 75 152 60 140 160
305 224 75 85 152 52 160 180
305 201 80 95 406 178 85 95 110
838 292 226 70 80 178 74 105 125
292 194 80 90 178 67 115 140
292 176 90 100 178 60 130 155
762 267 197 70 85 178 54 145 170
267 173 80 95 140 53 140 160
267 147 95 110 140 46 160 185
267 134 105 120 140 39 190 215
686 254 170 75 90 356 171 67 105 125
254 152 85 95 171 57 120 145
254 140 90 105 171 51 135 160
254 125 100 115 171 45 150 180
610 305 238 50 60 127 39 165 195
305 179 70 80 127 33 195 225
305 149 80 95 305 165 54 115 140
229 140 80 95 165 46 135 160
229 125 90 105 165 40 150 185
229 113 100 115 127 48 120 145
229 101 110 130 127 42 140 160
178 100 110 125 127 37 155 180
178 92 120 135 102 33 175 200
178 82 130 150 102 28 200 230
533 312 273 40 50 102 25 225 255
312 219 50 65 254 146 43 120 150
312 182 60 75 146 37 140 170
312 151 75 90 146 31 165 200
210 138 75 85 102 28 175 200
210 122 85 95 102 25 190 225
210 109 95 110 102 22 220 255
210 101 100 115 203 133 30 145 180
210 92 110 125 133 25 170 210
210 82 120 140 102 23 175 205
165 85 115 130 178 102 19 190 230
165 75 130 145 152 89 16 195 235
165 66 145 165 127 76 13 200 245

Beam/column/joist dimension orientation:

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Table 6 − Section factor A/V (Hp/A) of universal columns Table 7 − Section factor A/V (Hp/A) of universal joist
A / V values A / V values
Universal columns serial size of steel Universal joist serial size of steel
(mm x mm x kg/m) 3 sided 4 sided (mm x mm x kg/m) 3 sided 4 sided

Steel encasements
encasements encasements encasements encasements
D B Mass/metre m-1 m-1 D B Mass/metre m-1 m-1
356 406 634 15 20 254 203 82 70 90
406 551 20 25 114 37 130 155
406 467 20 30 203 152 52 85 105
406 393 25 35 102 25 155 190
406 340 30 35 178 102 22 165 205
406 287 30 45 152 127 37 90 120
406 235 40 50 89 17 180 220
368 202 45 60 76 18 165 200

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368 177 50 65 127 114 30 100 130
368 153 55 75 114 27 110 140
368 129 65 90 76 16 155 195
305 305 283 30 40 76 13 195 240
305 240 35 45 114 114 27 100 135
305 198 40 50 102 102 23 105 140
305 158 50 65 64 10 215 270
305 137 55 70 44 7 260 305
305 118 60 85 89 89 19 105 145
305 97 75 100 76 76 15 120 165
254 254 167 40 50 76 13 140 185
254 132 50 65
254 107 60 75 Beam/column/joist dimension orientation:
254 89 70 90
254 73 80 110
203 203 127 45 55
203 113 45 60
203 100 55 70
203 86 60 80
203 71 70 95
203 60 80 110
D
203 52 95 125
203 46 105 140
152 152 51 75 100
152 44 85 115
152 37 100 135
152 30 120 160
152 23 155 210 B

SpecSure®
All our systems are covered by SpecSure® when
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Isover products.

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Table 8 Table 9
Steel encasements

The 550°C chart to BS EN 13381- 4 The 550°C chart to BS 476: Part 20

for selecting Gyproc FireLine for selecting Gyproc FireLine
lining thickness lining thickness
Refer to C02. S01. P05 Refer to C02. S01. P05

260 260

D H
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240 240
232
C D 225
220 220

G
200 200 200
195
E 190
180 180 B
C
Section factor A/V (Hp/A) m-1

Section factor A/V (Hp/A) m-1

165
160 160
F
140 140
A 127
A
120 C D
120
110
100 103 100 C
94

80 80
A

60 60
C E
A
40 40

20 20

30 60 90 120 30 60 90 120
Fire protection (minutes) Fire protection (minutes)

Key - Thickness of Gyproc FireLine required Key - Thickness of Gyproc FireLine required

A = 12.5mm A = 12.5mm
B = 15mm B = 15mm
C = 25mm (12.5mm + 12.5mm) C = 25mm (12.5mm + 12.5mm)
D = 30mm (15mm + 15mm) D = 27.5mm (15mm + 12.5mm)
E = 45mm (15mm + 15mm + 15mm) E = 30mm (15mm + 15mm)
F = 37.5mm (12.5mm + 12.5mm + 12.5mm)
System reference: D150001 G = 40mm (15mm + 12.5mm + 12.5mm)
H = 42.5mm (15mm + 15mm + 12.5mm)

System reference: D150001

The fire resistance performances are for imperforate linings with all joints taped and filled or skimmed. The quoted performances are achieved only if
British Gypsum and Saint-Gobain Isover components are used throughout, and the Company’s fixing recommendations are strictly observed. Any variation in
the specifications should be checked with British Gypsum.

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Table 10 Table 11

Steel encasements
The 550°C chart to BS 476: Part 8 The 550°C chart to BS 476: Part 21
for selecting Glasroc F multiboard for selecting Glasroc F firecase
lining thickness lining thickness
Refer to C02. S01. P05 Refer to C02. S01. P05

260

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240
230 F
220 D

200 200
E
180 180 180
Section factor A/V (Hp/A) m-1

160 C
150

140 140 G 140

130

120 120
A D
100 100
Section factor A/V (Hp/A) m-1

D 90
80 80
C
80
B F B
60 60 60

40 40
A
20 20

30 60 90 120 180
Fire protection (minutes) Fire protection (minutes)

Key - Thickness of Glasroc F multiboard required Key - Thickness of Glasroc F firecase required

A = 6mm A = 35mm (20mm + 15mm)

B = 10mm B = 40mm (20mm + 20mm)
C = 12.5mm C = 45mm (25mm + 20mm)
D = 20mm (10mm + 10mm) D = 50mm (25mm + 25mm)
E = 25mm (12.5mm + 12.5mm)
F = 30mm (10mm + 10mm + 10mm) System reference: D120003
G = 37.5mm (12.5mm + 12.5mm + 12.5mm)

System reference: D150002

The fire resistance performances are for imperforate linings with all joints taped and filled or skimmed. The quoted performances are achieved only if
British Gypsum and Saint-Gobain Isover components are used throughout, and the Company’s fixing recommendations are strictly observed. Any variation in
the specifications should be checked with British Gypsum.

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1 2
Steel encasements

3 3

1 1

4
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6
5

2
2

Four-sided column encasement - single layer Four-sided column encasement - double layer

3 4

1 1

7 7

5 6

2 2

4 4

3 3

Three-sided beam encasement - single layer Three-sided beam encasement - double layer

1 Structural steel 5 Gypframe GL1 Lining Channel nogging or

2 Gyproc FireLine or Glasroc boards Gypframe GFT1 Fixing ‘T’ at board joints
3 Gypframe GL1 Lining Channel 6 Gypframe GFS1 Fixing Strap at board joints
4 Gypframe GL10 GypLyner Steel Framing Clip 7 Gypframe GA2 Steel Angle

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Steel encasements
7

1
2
3 5

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1 4

13
3
8
13
10

9 11

2
4
9

5 10

Column encasement and partition junction Beam encasement and partition junction

7 8

10 10

12

10

2 2

10
6

Boxing out for columns up to 600mm wide using GypLyner iwl Boxing out for columns over 600mm wide using GypLyner iwl

1 Structural steel 7 Gypframe GA2 Steel Angle

2 Gyproc FireLine or Glasroc boards 8 Gypframe GL1 Lining Channel nogging at 600mm centres
3 Gypframe GL1 Lining Channel 9 Gyproc plasterboard
4 Gypframe GL10 GypLyner Steel Framing Clip 10 Gypframe ‘C’ Studs
5 Gypframe GL1 Lining Channel nogging or 11 Gypframe Folded Edge Standard Floor & Ceiling Channel
Gypframe GFT1 Fixing ‘T’ at board joints 12 Gypframe ‘I’ Stud at 600mm centres
6 Gypframe GFS1 Fixing Strap at board joints 13 Gyproc Sealant

To optimise acoustic performance install Isover insulation within the encasement void.

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Gypframe metal components ( Refer to C10. S02. P02 for details)

Gypframe ‘I’ Studs (48 I 50, 60 I 50, 60 I 70, 70 I 50, Gypframe ‘C’ Studs (48 S 50, 60 S 50, 70 S 50,
Steel encasements

70 I 70, 92 I 90, 146 I 80, 146 TI 90 Tabbed) 70 S 60, 95 S 50, 92 S 60, 92 S 10, 146 S 50)
Enhanced strength stud that allows for increased Vertical stud providing acoustic and structural
lining height, designed to receive fixing of board. performances designed to receive fixing of board.
Allows an increase to the overall size of encasement. Allows an increase to the overall size of encasement.

Gypframe GL1 Lining Channel Gypframe GL3 Channel Connector

Main support channel to receive fixing of board. For joining two sections of Gypframe GL1
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Lining Channel.

Gypframe GL10 GypLyner Steel Framing Clip Gypframe GA2 Steel Angle
For connecting GL1 Lining Channel to flanges of Steel angle providing framing stability and
structural steel. board support.

Gypframe GFS1 Fixing Strap Gypframe GFT1 Fixing ‘T’

Used to support horizontal board joints. Used to support horizontal board joints.

Board products ( Refer to C10. S03. P02 for details)

Gyproc FireLine1 Glasroc F firecase

Gypsum plasterboard with fire resistant additives. Non-combustible glass-reinforced gypsum board
giving up to 180 minutes fire protection.

Glasroc F multiboard
Non-combustible glass-reinforced gypsum board.

1
Also available in a Moisture Resistant (mr) version. mr boards are specified in intermittent wet use areas.

Handy hint
– If you require 180 minutes fire protection,
double layer Glasroc F firecase provides the
ideal solution.

– If you require a non-combustible lining

Glasroc F firecase provides the ideal
solution.

– For semi-exposed applications,

Glasroc F firecase provides the ideal
solution.

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Fixing products ( Refer to C10. S04. P02 for details)

British Gypsum Drywall Screws British Gypsum Wafer Head Drywall Screws

Steel encasements
Corrosion resistant self-tapping steel screws Corrosion resistant self-tapping steel screws
for fixing board to metal framing less than for fixing metal to metal framing less than
0.8mm thick. 0.8mm thick.

British Gypsum Collated Drywall Screws Glasroc F firecase Screws

Corrosion resistant self-tapping steel screws Corrosion resistant self-tapping steel screws with
for fixing board to metal framing less than unique head design that countersinks itself into

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0.8mm thick. Glasroc F firecase board to metal framing.

Plasterboard accessories ( Refer to C10. S05. P02 for details)

Gyproc Jointing Material Gyproc Drywall Metal Angle Bead

Jointing compounds, ready mixes and adhesives Perforated, galvanised steel angle bead, designed
for reinforcement and finishing of board joints. as part of the jointing systems.
Primers and sealers for treatment of boards for
pre-decoration.

Gyproc Drywall Archbead Gyproc Drywall Metal Edge Bead

Extruded uPVC bead. This special design allows for Galvanised steel channel. Asymmetric profile
curving around arches. with one perforated leg and pre-formed arris to
accommodate jointing material.

Gyproc Drywall Plastic Edge Bead

Extruded uPVC channel. Asymmetric profile
with one perforated leg and pre-formed arris to
accommodate jointing material.

Finishing products ( Refer to C10. S06. P02 for details)

Thistle MultiFinish ThistlePro PureFinish

To provide a plaster skim finish on most common To provide a plaster skim finish with
backgrounds including undercoat plasters and ACTIVair technology. Used to finish most
plasterboard. common backgrounds including undercoat plasters
and plasterboard. For more information refer to
C02. S01. P49.

Thistle BoardFinish ThistlePro DuraFinish

To provide a plaster skim finish to Gyproc To provide a plaster skim finish and provide up to
plasterboards. 60% tougher resistance to accidental damage.

Plaster accessories
Designed for the reinforcement and finishing of
board joints before plaster skimming.

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This is intended to be a basic description of how the system is built.

For detailed installation guidance refer to the British Gypsum Site Book.
Steel encasements
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Four-sided protection to steel columns, Gypframe GL1 Lining Channels are located For two or three-sided beams or columns
Gypframe GL10 GypLyner Steel Framing over the clips to form the steel framework. Gypframe GA2 Steel Angle is located to both
Clips are friction-fitted onto the column / sides of the wall / soffit flange and secured
beam flanges at 800mm centres. using appropriate fixings.

Boards are cut to width and fixed to all Board-end joints are backed using horizontal
framing members using British Gypsum noggings formed from an appropriate
Drywall Screws. Gypframe component: Gypframe GL1 Lining
Channel, Gypframe GFS1 Fixing Strap or
Gypframe GFT1 Fixing ‘T’.

Additional information
For full installation details, refer to the
British Gypsum Site Book, available to
download from british-gypsum.com

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