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PA R T I T I O N S
Performance Tables

Code

Description

Airb (RW orne S dB) oun d

40
RMP 001
Studs: Facings: 70mm Cormet C Stud (CS70/R) at 600mm centres one layer 15mm Lafarge Megadeco* wallboard both sides

Severe

BS 523 Fire 4 Res i BS 476 stance and (min s) BS EN to 136 4 Ma xim um Hei ght (m) Nom inal Thic kne ss ( mm ) We igh t (k g/m 2 )

Partitions, Non-Loadbearing
Insu latio n

Stre ngt hG rad e to

60 60

3.8

100

28

19

42
RMP 127
Studs: Facings: 90mm Cormet C Stud (CS90/R) at 600mm centres one layer 15mm Lafarge Megadeco* wallboard both sides

Severe

60 60

4.2

120

28

42
RSP 007
Studs: Facings: 70mm Cormet C Stud (CS70/R) at 600mm centres one layer 15mm Lafarge dBcheck wallboard both sides

Heavy

30 30

3.8

100

26

39
RFP 043
Studs: Facings: 70mm Cormet C Stud (CS70/R) at 600mm centres one layer 15mm Lafarge Firecheck wallboard both sides

Heavy

60 30

3.8

100

25

39
RRP 049
Studs: Facings: 70mm Cormet C Stud (CS70/B)* at 600mm centres one layer 12.5mm Lafarge Toughcheck wallboard both sides

Heavy

60 30

4.2

95

27

high

low

noise

noise

noise

noise

For full explanation see page 12

very high

average

Recommended levels of noise reduction between rooms.

Source Room Activity Noise

Note:

Please note systems presented are typical solutions that have been utilised in educational buildings. However, if an appropriate system has not been presented please refer to our Lafarge Drywall Manual or contact Lafarge Technical Enquiryline.

35 medium 40 low 45 very low 50

tolerance tolerance tolerance tolerance

Receiving Room Noise Tolerance

high

Rw

30

Rw

35

Rw

40

Rw

45

40 45 50 55

Rw

35

Rw

40

Rw

45

Rw

50

50 55 60 60

Rw

45

Rw

50

Rw

55

Rw

55

60 60 60 65

Rw

*If a skim plastered finish is required, Lafarge recommends Multicheck Wallboard *B gauge studs 0.70mm thickness must be used in these systems

55

Rw

55

Rw

55

Rw

60

Please note that partitions between circulation spaces and other rooms with doors or openings, only need to achieve 40 RWdB (except music rooms which should be 45 RWdB).

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Performance Tables

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BS 523 Fire 4 Res ista BS nc 476 and e (min s) BS EN to 136 4 Ma xim um Hei ght (m)

Partitions, Non-Loadbearing
Insu latio n

Code

Description

Airb (RW orne S dB) oun d

49
RMP 003
Studs: 70mm Cormet C Stud (CS70/R) at 600mm centres Facings: one layer 15mm Lafarge Megadeco* wallboard both sides Insulation: 25mm glass mineral wool density 16kg/m3

Severe

Stre ngt hG rad e to

60 60

3.8

100

20

48
RSP 008
Studs: 70mm Cormet C Stud (CS70/R) at 600mm centres Facings: one layer 15mm Lafarge dBcheck wallboard both sides Insulation: 25mm glass mineral wool density 16kg/m3

Heavy

60 60

3.8

100

47
RFP 044
Studs: 70mm Cormet C Stud (CS70/R) at 600mm centres Facings: one layer 15mm Lafarge Firecheck wallboard both sides Insulation: 25mm glass mineral wool density 16kg/m3

Heavy

60 60

3.8

100

47
70mm Cormet C Stud (CS70/B)* at 600mm centres Facings: one layer 12.5mm Lafarge Toughcheck wallboard both sides Insulation: 25mm glass mineral wool density 16kg/m3

Heavy

60 30

4.2

95

RRP 055

Studs:

46
RSP 003
Studs: Facings: 50mm Cormet C Stud (CS50/R) at 600mm centres two layers 12.5mm Lafarge dBcheck wallboard both sides

Severe

60 60

3.4

100

high

low

noise

noise

noise

noise

For full explanation see page 12

very high

average

Recommended levels of noise reduction between rooms.

Source Room Activity Noise

Note:

Please note systems presented are typical solutions that have been utilised in educational buildings. However, if an appropriate system has not been presented please refer to our Lafarge Drywall Manual or contact Lafarge Technical Enquiryline.

35 medium 40 low 45 very low 50

tolerance tolerance tolerance tolerance

Receiving Room Noise Tolerance

high

Rw

30

Rw

35

Rw

40

Rw

45

40 45 50 55

Rw

35

Rw

40

Rw

45

Rw

50

50 55 60 60

Rw

45

Rw

50

Rw

55

Rw

55

60 60 60 65

Rw

*If a skim plastered finish is required, Lafarge recommends Multicheck Wallboard *B gauge studs 0.70mm thickness must be used in these systems

55

Rw

55

Rw

55

Rw

60

Please note that partitions between circulation spaces and other rooms with doors or openings, only need to achieve 40 RWdB (except music rooms which should be 45 RWdB).

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29

27

26

28

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PA R T I T I O N S
Performance Tables

Code

Description

50
RMP 004
Studs: 70mm Cormet C Stud (CS70/R) at 600mm centres Facings: one layer 15mm Lafarge Megadeco* wallboard both sides Insulation: 50mm glass mineral wool density 16kg/m3

Airb (RW orne S dB) oun d

Severe

BS 523 Fire 4 Res i BS 476 stance and (min s) BS EN to 136 4 Ma xim um Hei ght (m) Nom inal Thic kne ss ( mm ) We igh t (k g/m 2 )

Partitions, Non-Loadbearing
Insu latio n

Stre ngt hG rad e to

60 60

3.8

100

30

21

50
RMP 128
Studs: 90mm Cormet C Stud (CS90/R) at 600mm centres Facings: one layer 15mm Lafarge Megadeco* wallboard both sides Insulation: 25mm glass mineral wool density 16kg/m3

Severe

60 60

4.2

120

29

52
RMP 009
Studs: Facings: 70mm Cormet C Stud (CS70/R) at 600mm centres inner layer 12.5mm Lafarge Firecheck or Megadeco wallboard, outer layer 12.5mm Lafarge Megadeco wallboard both sides

Severe

120 120

4.6

120

46

50
RFP 045
Studs: Facings: 70mm Cormet C Stud (CS70/R) at 600mm centres two layers 15mm Lafarge Firecheck wallboard both sides

Severe

120 120

4.9

130

41

52
RRP 052
Studs: Facings: 70mm Cormet C Stud (CS70/B)* at 600mm centres two layers 12.5mm Lafarge Toughcheck wallboard both sides

Severe

120 120

5.4

120

47

high

low

noise

noise

noise

noise

For full explanation see page 12

very high

average

Recommended levels of noise reduction between rooms.

Source Room Activity Noise

Note:

Please note systems presented are typical solutions that have been utilised in educational buildings. However, if an appropriate system has not been presented please refer to our Lafarge Drywall Manual or contact Lafarge Technical Enquiryline.

35 medium 40 low 45 very low 50

tolerance tolerance tolerance tolerance

Receiving Room Noise Tolerance

high

Rw

30

Rw

35

Rw

40

Rw

45

40 45 50 55

Rw

35

Rw

40

Rw

45

Rw

50

50 55 60 60

Rw

45

Rw

50

Rw

55

Rw

55

60 60 60 65

Rw

*If a skim plastered finish is required, Lafarge recommends Multicheck Wallboard *B gauge studs 0.70mm thickness must be used in these systems

55

Rw

55

Rw

55

Rw

60

Please note that partitions between circulation spaces and other rooms with doors or openings, only need to achieve 40 RWdB (except music rooms which should be 45 RWdB).

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PA R T I T I O N S
Performance Tables

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Code

Description

Studs:

22

70mm Cormet C Stud (CS70/R) at 600mm centres Facings: Inner layer 9.5mm Lafarge Standard wallboard, outer layer 15mm Lafarge Megadeco* wallboard both sides Insulation: 25mm glass mineral wool density 16kg/m3

56

Airb (RW orne S dB) oun d

Severe

RMP 050

70mm Cormet C Stud (CS70/R) at 600mm centres Facings: Inner layer 12.5mm Lafarge Firecheck or Megadeco wallboard outer layer 12.5mm Lafarge Megadeco wallboard both sides Insulation: 25mm glass mineral wool density 16kg/m3

Studs:

56

Severe

RMP 011

Studs:

70mm Cormet C Stud (CS70/R) at 600mm centres Facings: two layers 15mm Lafarge dBcheck wallboard both sides Insulation: 25mm glass mineral wool density 16kg/m3

57

Severe

RSP 013

Studs:

70mm Cormet C Stud (CS70/R) at 600mm centres Facings: two layers 12.5mm Lafarge dBcheck wallboard both sides Insulation: 25mm glass mineral wool density 16kg/m3

56

Severe

RSP 011

70mm Cormet C Stud (CS70/B)* at 600mm centres Facings: two layers 12.5mm Lafarge Toughcheck wallboard both sides Insulation: 25mm glass mineral wool density 16kg/m3 Studs:

55

Severe

RRP 048

high

low

noise

noise

noise

noise

For full explanation see page 12

very high

average

Recommended levels of noise reduction between rooms.

Source Room Activity Noise

Note:

Please note systems presented are typical solutions that have been utilised in educational buildings. However, if an appropriate system has not been presented please refer to our Lafarge Drywall Manual or contact Lafarge Technical Enquiryline.

35 medium 40 low 45 very low 50

tolerance tolerance tolerance tolerance

Receiving Room Noise Tolerance

high

Rw

30

Rw

35

Rw

40

Rw

45

40 45 50 55

Rw

35

Rw

40

Rw

45

Rw

50

50 55 60 60

Rw

45

Rw

50

Rw

55

Rw

55

60 60 60 65

Rw

*If a skim plastered finish is required, Lafarge recommends Multicheck Wallboard *B gauge studs 0.70mm thickness must be used in these systems

55

Rw

55

Rw

55

Rw

60

Please note that partitions between circulation spaces and other rooms with doors or openings, only need to achieve 40 RWdB (except music rooms which should be 45 RWdB).

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BS 523 Fire 4 Res i BS 476 stance and (min s) BS EN to 136 4 Ma xim um Hei ght (m) Nom inal Thic kne ss ( mm ) We igh t (k g/m 2 )

Partitions, Non-Loadbearing
Insu latio n

Stre ngt hG rad e to

60 60

4.6

120

41

120 120

4.6

120

47

90 60

4.9

130

54

60 60

4.6

120

44

120 120

5.4

120

53

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PA R T I T I O N S
Performance Tables

Code

Description

Studs:

two 90mm Cormet C Studs (CS90/W) at 600mm centres, braced at every 3m with Cormet V Brace and Cormet Primary Channel MFCP44 extension Facings: inner layer 12.5mm Lafarge dBcheck wallboard and outer layer 12.5mm Megadeco wallboard both sides Insulation: 100mm glass mineral wool density 10.5 kg/m3 Studs: two 90mm Cormet C Studs (CS90/W) at 600mm centres, braced at every 3m with Cormet V Brace and Cormet Primary Channel MFCP44 extension Facings: two layers 12.5mm Lafarge dBcheck wallboard both sides Insulation: 100mm glass mineral wool density 10.5 kg/m3 two 50mm Cormet C Studs (CS50/R) at 600mm centres, braced horizontally with Cormet V Brace at maximum 1.5m centres Facings: inner layer 15mm Lafarge dBcheck wallboard, outer layer 15mm Lafarge Megadeco* wallboard both sides Insulation: 25mm glass mineral wool density 16kg/m3 two 50mm Cormet C Stud (CS50/R) at 600mm centres, braced horizontally with Cormet V Brace at maximum 1.5m centres Facings: two layers 15mm Lafarge dBcheck wallboard both sides Insulation: 25mm glass mineral wool density 16kg/m3 70mm wide Cormet C Stud (CS70/R) at 600mm centres Facings: two layers 15mm Lafarge dBcheck wallboard both sides and with Cormet Resilient Bar (RBD3000) to one side at 600mm vertical centres Insulation: 50mm glass mineral wool density 16kg/m3 Studs: Studs: Studs:

67

Airb (RW orne S dB) oun d

Severe

RMP 036

BS 523 Fire 4 Res ista BS nce 476 and (min s) BS EN to 136 Ma 4 xim um Hei ght (m) Nom inal Thic kne ss ( mm ) We igh t (k g/m 2 )

Partitions, Non-Loadbearing
Insu latio n

Stre ngt hG rad e to

60 60

8.5

295

47

23

67

Severe

60 60

8.5

295

47

RSP 022

63

Severe

120 90

4.2

200

56

RMP 038

63

Severe

90 60

4.2

200

55

RSP 038

62

Severe

90 60

3.0

145

52

RSP 157

high

low

noise

noise

noise

noise

For full explanation see page 12

very high

average

Recommended levels of noise reduction between rooms.

Source Room Activity Noise

Note:

Please note systems presented are typical solutions that have been utilised in educational buildings. However, if an appropriate system has not been presented please refer to our Lafarge Drywall Manual or contact Lafarge Technical Enquiryline.

35 medium 40 low 45 very low 50

tolerance tolerance tolerance tolerance

Receiving Room Noise Tolerance

high

*If a skim plastered finish is required, Lafarge recommends Multicheck Wallboard

Rw 55 Rw

Rw

30

Rw

35

Rw

40

Rw

45

40 45 50 55

Rw

35

Rw

40

Rw

45

Rw

50

50 55 60 60

Rw

45

Rw

50

Rw

55

Rw

55

60 60 60 65

55

Rw

55

Rw

60

Please note that partitions between circulation spaces and other rooms with doors or openings, only need to achieve 40 RWdB (except music rooms which should be 45 RWdB).

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FIRE PROTECTION
Performance Tables

Shaftwall Solutions
Nom inal Thic kne ss ( mm ) Fire R e BS sist anc 476 e (m ins) to Sou nd Insu latio n (R wd B) Ma xim um Hei ght (m)

Code

Reference

Description

Studs:

RCS 102

60mm wide Cormet CHS60/B Studs at 600mm centres Inner: 25mm Lafarge Firecheck Coreboard Outer: one layer 15mm Lafarge Firecheck wallboard or 15mm Lafarge Megadeco* wallboard

35

We igh t (k g/m 2 )

4.2

78

60

39

Boarding:

Studs:

60mm wide Cormet CHS60/B Studs at 600mm centres Inner: 25mm Lafarge Firecheck Coreboard Outer: one layer 15mm Lafarge Firecheck wallboard or 15mm Lafarge Megadeco* wallboard

36

4.2

78

60

45

RCS 106

Boarding:

Insulation: 25mm glass mineral wool density 16kg/m3

Studs:

RCS 103

60mm wide Cormet CHS60/B Studs at 600mm centres Inner: 25mm Lafarge Firecheck Coreboard Outer: two layers 12.5mm Lafarge Firecheck wallboard or 12.5mm Lafarge Megadeco wallboard

42

4.4

88

90

40

Boarding:

Studs:

60mm wide Cormet CHS60/B Studs at 600mm centres Inner: 25mm Lafarge Firecheck Coreboard Outer: one layer 12.5mm Lafarge Firecheck wallboard or 12.5mm Lafarge Megadeco wallboard

43

4.4

88

90

46

RCS 104

Boarding:

Insulation: 25mm glass mineral wool density 16kg/m3

Note:

Please note systems presented are typical solutions that have been utilised in educational buildings. However, if an appropriate system has not been presented please refer to our Lafarge Drywall Manual or contact Lafarge Technical Enquiryline.

41

* If a skim plastered finish is required, Lafarge recommends Multicheck Wallboard

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LININGS
Performance Tables

Lining Solutions
Fire BS resista 476 n and ce (mi ns BS EN ) to 136 4 I St ud refe ren ce Ma xim um heig ht ( me tres )

Cormet Dryliner for external walls

Code Description

External wall: Internal wall:

100mm brickwork or blockwork 100mm concrete blockwork, density 2300 kg/m3 12.5mm Lafarge Megadeco wallboard on Cormet Dryliner Channel 100mm glass mineral wool density 10.5 kg/m3

0.30

U-v alue w/m 2 K

0 0

N/A

5.2

RDS 03

Lining: Insulation:

Cormet Independent Linings (non loadbearing)

Outer leaf: Studs: Lining: Profiled metal cladding Comet I Stud at 600mm centres Inner layer 12.5mm Lafarge Vapourcheck Firecheck wallboard, outer layer of 12.5mm Lafarge Firecheck wallboard or Lafarge Megadeco wallboard 150mm glass mineral wool density 10.5kg/m3

0.33

60

RCL 04

IS IS IS IS

50/R 60/B 70/B 90/B

2.7 3.9 4.5 5.4

Insulation:

Outer leaf: Studs: Lining:

Insulation:

100mm brickwork or blockwork =0.84 W/mK Comet I Stud at 600mm centres Inner layer 12.5mm Lafarge Vapourcheck Firecheck wallboard, outer layer of 12.5mm Lafarge Firecheck wallboard or Lafarge Megadeco wallboard 150mm glass mineral wool density 10.5kg/m3

0.32

60

RCL 05

IS IS IS IS

50/R 60/B 70/B 90/B

2.7 3.9 4.5 5.4

37

Timber framed for external walls

Lining: one layer 15mm Lafarge Vapourcheck Firecheck wallboard or Lafarge Vapourcheck Megadeco* wallboard 120mm glass mineral wool density 16 kg/m3, = 0.037 W/mK

0.32

30 30

N/A

2.4

RFL 02

Insulation:

Note:

Please note systems presented are typical solutions that have been utilised in educational buildings. However, if an appropriate system has not been presented please refer to our Lafarge Drywall Manual or contact Technical Enquiryline.

* If a skim plastered finish is required, Lafarge recommends Multicheck Wallboard

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