dry-lining

15 articles

• Acoustic Ceiling Systems: Independent vs Direct-Fixed, Resilient Bar, Mass and Flanking Transmission
  Acoustic ceilings: independent MF vs resilient bar, mass and decoupling, impact sound improvement, flanking control for Part E compliance
• British Gypsum Systems Guide: Gyproc Partitions, Linings and Ceilings — System Numbers, Build-Ups and Performance Data
  Gyproc partition, lining, and ceiling system reference: GypWall CLASSIC/QUIET/ROBUST, GypLyner IWL, GypCeiling MF — system numbers, board configs, fire and acoustic performance data
• Building Regs Part B and Fire-Resistant Dry Lining: 30/60-Minute Systems, Intumescent Sealants and Cavity Barriers
  Part B fire-resistant drylining: EI 30/60 partition systems, intumescent sealants at penetrations, cavity barriers, head-of-wall deflection details
• Building Regs Part E and Acoustic Dry Lining: Airborne vs Impact Sound, STC Ratings and Separating Wall Systems
  Part E acoustic compliance: airborne Dn,T,w ≥ 45 dB, impact L'n,T,w ≤ 62 dB, Robust Details vs pre-completion testing, flanking transmission control
• Dry Lining and Airtightness: Perimeter Seals, Electrical Box Membranes and Part L Implications
  Drylining airtightness: perimeter mastic seals, back box membrane collars, Part L target (8 m³/h/m² at 50 Pa), timber frame membrane integration
• Dry Lining Around Services: Boxing-In Pipes, Pattress Plates, Access Panels and Fire Stopping at Service Penetrations
  Services in drylining: soil pipe boxing (intumescent collar, acoustic wrap), pattress plates for back boxes, access panels, fire stopping at penetrations
• Dry Lining at High Floor-to-Ceiling Heights: Deflection Heads, Racking Resistance and Bracing Requirements
  Tall drylining partitions: stud sizing beyond 3.6m (92mm/146mm), deflection head three methods, transverse bracing angles and spacing, intermediate horizontal restraint
• Dry Lining Cost Estimating: m² Rates for Partition, Lining and Ceiling — What Drives Price Up or Down
  Drylining cost estimating: m² supply-and-fix benchmarks, labour productivity tables, adjustment factors for height/access/rated systems, first-principles build-up method
• Dry Lining in Wet Areas: Moisture-Resistant Board, Tile Backer Board and Part C Compliance
  Wet area drylining: MR board limitations, tanking systems over MR board, cement and foam tile backer boards, wet room floor substrate requirements
• Dry Lining on Masonry: Dot-and-Dab Best Practice, Adhesive Coverage, Drying Times and Hollows Risk
  Dot-and-dab on masonry: DriWall Adhesive dab layout, 20% minimum coverage, perimeter bonding, hollow board detection and repair, DPC level rule
• Insulated Dry Lining on External Walls: Dot-and-Dab vs Framed, Thermal Bridging, DPC Level and Cold Bridge Risk
  Insulated dry lining (IWI): dot-and-dab vs framed systems, thermal bridging at reveals, DPC level rule, condensation risk for solid brick walls
• Metal Stud Partition Installation: Track and Stud Sizes, Bracing, Noggins and Door Frame Reinforcement
  CW/UW metal stud partition: track fixing, stud spacing, stud centres, door frame reinforcement, packing, noggins and transverse bracing
• Proprietary Shaft Wall Systems: Lift Shafts, Service Risers, Fire Ratings and Installation from One Side
  Shaft wall systems: one-side installation using J-track and C-H stud, EI 60–120 fire ratings, lift shafts and service risers, access doors and fire-stopping
• Suspended Ceiling Grid Systems: Main Tees, Cross Tees, Hanger Wire Spacing and Levelling Procedure
  Suspended ceiling grid: main tee / cross tee layout, hanger wire spacing (1200mm max), levelling procedure, service integration, fire-rated grid ceilings
• Taping and Jointing Techniques: Joint Tape, Three-Coat Finish, Feathering and Avoiding Joint Cracking
  Taping and jointing: three-coat system (EasiFill tape coat, filler, Topping Compound finish), feathering technique, joint cracking causes and prevention