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Gypsum Rhinoboard - For - Walls
Gypsum Rhinoboard - For - Walls
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Overview
Description
Gyproc RhinoBoard is manufactured according to the ISO 9001 Quality Management System and the ISO 14001 Environmental Management
System. RhinoBoard is a plasterboard and consists of an aerated or foamed gypsum core encased in, and firmly bonded to, special paper liners.
RhinoBoard is used as lining/cladding for ceilings, drywalls and drylining. RhinoBoard is non combustible and it is used as a lining in fire rated
drywall and ceiling systems.
The face (unprinted) surface should receive all decoration (i.e. gypsum based plaster, paint, vinyl, etc.).
Do not decorate the printed surface.
Do not expose standard RhinoBoard to contact with water.
It is not recommended for use in industrial kitchens and industrial bathrooms or exterior applications.
Types of board
1. Gyproc RhinoBoard
This is a standard grade board with no special additives in the gypsum core, but with specially treated paper liners.
2. Gyproc FireStop
This gypsum plasterboard has added fibreglass strands and unexfoliated vermiculite impregnated into the gypsum core to provide increased
fire resistance. It is lined with pink paper.
3. Gyproc MoistureResistant
This gypsum plasterboard is moisture resistant and is lined on both sides with a distinctive green paper. The core of the board is impregnated
with water repellant additives and is lined with a distinctive waxy green paper. RhinoBoard MoistureResistant is suitable for use in showers,
bathrooms and kitchens and where ceramic wall tiling is required. It is not suitable for protection against continuous dampness or a base for
cementitious rendering. Weber preparation compounds must be used as per Weber manufacturers’ instructions.
4. Gyproc SoundBloc
Effective sound insulation is necessity as peace and quiet are essential to relaxation healing and concentration.
Long-term noise disturbance may even lead to significant health problems.
GypWall SoundBloc systems, with blue paper liners, have been designed and developed with sound insulating properties in mind.
Mass per m2
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Properties
Fire resistance
Gypsum plasters and plasterboard provide good fire protection in buildings due to the unique behaviour of their gypsum content when
exposed to fire. Pure gypsum (CaSO 42H20) contains nearly 21% chemically bonded water in crystallised form and about 79% calcium sulphate
(CaSO 4 ) which is inert below a temperature of 1 300 0C. When gypsum protected elements of a structure are exposed to fire, the chemically
combined water is gradually released in the form of moisture vapour. If a sufficiently high temperature is maintained, eventually all of the
crystallised water will be expelled.
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Overview
The process of dehydrating gypsum by exposure to heat, known as “calcination”, commences at the surface exposed to the fire and proceeds
gradually through the gypsum layer (i.e. the thickness of the gypsum plaster covering or the core of the plasterboard). The covering of
calcinated gypsum formed on the exposed face adheres tenaciously to the uncalcinated material and serves to retard the process, which
becomes progressively slower as the thickness of calcinated gypsum increases.
While this process continues, the temperature directly behind the plane of calcination is only slightly higher than that of boiling water
(100 0C) and therefore, until all the crystallised water has been liberated, the temperature of materials adjacent to, or in contact with, the
unexposed side cannot exceed 100 0C. This temperature is well below that at which materials stored in buildings will ignite. Once the gypsum
layer is completely calcinated, the residue (calcium sulphate) continues to act as an insulating barrier for as long as it remains intact.
Non-combustibility
RhinoBoard is listed as a non-combustible material in the National Building Regulations SANS 10400, part T.
Thermal insulation
Thermal conductivity (k) is the measure of a material’s ability to transmit heat, and is expressed as heat flow in watts per square metre
of surface area for a temperature difference of 1 0C per metre thickness and is expressed as W/m0k. Generally, denser materials have high
thermal conductivity and are inefficient thermal insulants. Lightweight materials have low conductivity and are efficient thermal insulants.
The lower the (k) value of the material, the better is its insulation efficiency. RhinoBoard has a (k) value of 0.21W/m0k.
The thermal resistance (R) of a material is obtained by the following calculation where:
t = the thickness of the material in metres.
R = t /k
RhinoBoard 12.5mm R value = 0.059m2 K/W
RhinoBoard 15mm R value = 0.071m2 K/W respectively
Sound insulation
The Sound Reduction Index quoted on the individual system datasheets are those of actual tests performed by the SABS over a range of
frequencies and are based on an imperforate solid RhinoBoard. Copies of test certificates are available if required. Site installation will differ
from stated figures due to air leakage paths between junctions with ceiling, floor and other walls, optimum performance requires that these
junctions be sealed with suitable acoustic sealants.
Performance
Effects of temperature
The boards are not suitable for use in temperatures above 49 oC, but can be subjected to freezing temperatures without risk of damage.
When subjected to tests in accordance with SABS 266 : 1982, the Gyproc MoistureResistant absorbed less than 5% of water by weight in the
total immersion test.
Gyproc MoistureResistant will give similar performance to a standard board when tested for fire rating or sound insulation.
Technical specification
The Gyproc RhinoBoard range is manufactured according to SABS 266 - 1982. The SABS specification incorporates ISO6308-1980 gypsum
plasterboard specification with modifications.
Profile
Gyproc RhinoBoard 15mm is manufactured with tapered edge only.
12.5mm is manufactured with both tapered edge and square edge and are special orders.
The tapered edge board is usually used for jointing to achieve a monolithic finish as in the Gyproc Drywall System.
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Gyproc RhinoBoard storage
RhinoBoard should be stacked on a level surface in a dry place, preferably inside a building and properly protected from damp and inclement
weather. If boards are to be stacked on a concrete floor inside a building, a damp proof membrane should first be laid down, or a timber
platform should be provided.
The wooden platform provided can be in the form of ‘Bangalalas’. The Bangalalas should be spaced at intervals of 400mm across the width of
the boards, to prevent sagging of the boards.
The ends and edges of the boards should be neatly aligned. Boards stored outside should be stacked on a level platform of timber bearers as
described above, away from the ground. The stack should then be completely covered with a securely anchored polythene sheet or tarpaulin.
Widths
Product Edge Lengths (mm) Thickness Width Length
(mm)
2400 - 3600
Gyproc RhinoBoard 12.5mm Square and taper-edged 1200 ± 0.6mm +0 to -5mm +0 to -6mm
(300mm increments)
2400 - 3600 (300mm
Gyproc Firestop 12.5mm Square and taper-edged 1200 ± 0.6mm +0 to -5mm +0 to -6mm
increments)
2700 - 3000
Gyproc FireStop 15mm Taper edged 1200 ± 0.6mm +0 to -5mm +0 to -6mm
(300mm increments)
2700 - 3000
Gyproc MoistureResistant 12.5mm Square and taper-edged 1200 ± 0.6mm +0 to -5mm +0 to -6mm
(300mm increments)
2400 - 3000
Gyproc MoistureResistant 15mm Taper edged 1200 ± 0.6mm +0 to -5mm +0 to -6mm
(300mm increments)
2700 - 3600
Gyproc SoundBloc 12.5/15mm Taper edged 1200 ± 0.6mm +0 to -5mm +0 to -6mm
(300mm increments)
Gyproc DuraLine *To be launched
Notes:
1. Gyproc FireStop 12.5mm and 15mm are available in square edge, but
minimum quantities and lead times apply. Please refer to Gyproc
Service Charter.
2. Gyproc non-standard stock products require a lead time.
3. Taper edge board is used where drywall jointing is required.
4. Not all standard sizes are stocked at all Gyproc sales outlets. Please
contact your nearest Saint-Gobain Service Centre or builders
merchant outlet for stock sizes, or see the current price list.
Boards should not be slid over each other as this can scuff the surface. RhinoBoard
is particularly suited to mechanical handling, but this should be done with care.
Forklifts should be equipped with multipronged forks to handle boards exceeding
3000mm in length.
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Overview
Blade Runner
Accessories
Before decoration check the entire surface to see that nail holes, taped joints, etc. have been filled and sanded satisfactorily. Ensure that the
boards are free from powder/dust. For improved paint finishes, it is suggested that a good quality plaster primer be used on the entire surface.
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Docklands Hotel, Durban
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Gyproc DryWall design guidelines
Preparation
Service penetration
Penetrations for services should be given careful consideration to ensure that the fire and sound performance of the wall is not compromised
and also that services themselves do not act as pathways for the transmission of fire and sound.
General
Quality
The installer should have experience and knowledge of the installation of drywall systems or be an approved Gyproc GypWall installer.
All cavity services ducts and conduits should be installed before boarding. Plan the position of all service penetrations/fittings and provide
the necessary framing.
Manufacturer’s specification should be properly interpreted and adhered to. It is the drywall contractor’s responsibility to ensure that the
specifications are properly adhered to.
Ensure that there are no damaged materials. The building should be weather proof before the installation of the Gyproc drywall lining.
Acoustics
Consider the layout and structure of buildings at the design stage in order to separate quiet and noisy areas. Plan properly to avoid
retro-fitting of services and/or noggins.
Control sound paths around walls and floors to reduce flanking sound transmission. Seal the base and top of the wall using non-hardening
silicone sealant. It is general practice to lay the sound seal before fixing the bottom/top tracks and abutting studs. Tape and fill, or skim
plaster plasterboard joints to increase air tightness. Keep penetrations to a minimum and as small as possible. Use an acoustic sealant for
optimum sound insulation. Seal joints, junctions, penetrations, etc. to avoid transmission of sound through leakage. It is good practice to
seal all service holes/ penetrations. Air conditioning ducts should be fitted with the appropriate proprietary dampers.
Avoid back-to-back sockets. Gaps on either side of the socket box should be sealed with an appropriate fire or acoustic sealant. The gap
between the socket box and opposite side lining should be filled. Closely follow manufacturers’ fixing details as deviations may negate any
acoustic benefit. Insulation deflection heads, by definition, must be able to move and therefore achieving an airtight seal is very difficult
without incorporating sophisticated components and techniques. Air leakage at the drywall heads will have a detrimental effect on the
acoustic performance of any drywall.
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Where the party wall meets the external wall/Gyproc drywall lining, appropriate detailing should be adopted to reduce leakage of sound and
vibration transfer.
Fire resistance
Closely follow Saint-Gobain Gyproc specifications as deviations may negate fire resistance performance.
• Cut boards to a neat fit, avoiding any gaps
• If small gaps do occur, they must be backed by a framing member and filled with appropriate
jointing material, or be skim plastered
• Tape and fill joints, or skim plaster plasterboard to achieve fire performance
• Fire-stop joints, junctions, penetrations, etc. to maintain integrity
• Keep penetrations to a minimum
• Avoid back-to-back sockets
Thermal performance
Seal lining perimeters and penetrations, etc. to avoid air leakage.
Use insulation in the cavity to improve the thermal performance of the wall.
Door detail
Where heavy semi-solid and solid core doors are fixed onto aluminium door frames, additional bracing and reinforcement of the frame will
be required, otherwise the door opening will undergo too much deflection and damage if the door slams.
To reinforce Donn UltraSTEEL™ Studs use timber inserts. Load bearing studs can be used in place of the Donn UltraSTEEL™ Studs - no
reinforcing is required.
Services installation
Services can be incorporated in all Saint-Gobain Gyproc drywalls and ceilings.
• Donn UltraSTEEL™ Studs either have service holes or service holes have to be made on site to accommodate routing of electrical services
• When forming service holes on site, these need to be cut in-situ, paying attention to Health and Safety issues
• Grommets or isolating strip should be installed in the service holes to prevent abrasion of the cables
• Switch boxes and socket outlets can be supported on brackets formed from Donn UltraSTEEL™ Tracks 102mm x 25mm. Pipes or conduits
should be fixed in position before lining work commences
• To maintain an airtight construction, the perimeter of any penetration through the lining should be sealed as necessary at the time the
services are being installed
• Where heating pipes, particularly micro-bore systems, are to be located within the Gyproc drywalling system, it is recommended that
only one pipe is passed through each aperture in the metal framework. If this cannot be accommodated for whatever reason, it may be
necessary to incorporate proprietary pipe restraining clips, or other means of keeping the pipes apart, to prevent vibration noise
• Where a large number of electrical cables or pipes have to be accommodated when the framing is at 600mm centres, a service duct can
be created by narrowing the stud centres to 300mm and boxing the opening
• Fixing electrical socket boxes into Gyproc drywalling systems can impair both fire and acoustic performance, but with careful detailing this can
be minimised, particularly the avoidance of back-to-back services
• The Gyproc RhinoBoard should always be neatly cut and a proprietary sealant should be applied where optimum acoustic performance is
required
• The fire resistant properties of the drywall are indicated by it's fire rating. A proprietary fire resistant sealant should be used
• For high acoustic performance, an acoustic expert should be consulted
• Access to services can be achieved by installing access panels. The access panels should be designed not to compromise the sound and
fire rating of the drywall system
• By designing service zones through which all services pass, the number of individual service penetrations can be minimised
• Services and fittings can be fixed to the face of Gyproc drywalling systems, using plywood/fixing strap noggins within the cavity of
the drywall. A minimum stud spacing of 400mm is recommended. An alternative to this would be to install a metal or timber support
framework within the cavity of the drywall
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Gyproc DryWall design guidelines
Dampers
• Fire and smoke resistant dampers may be installed in Saint-Gobain Gyproc’s range of drywall systems. Because the performance of the
complete assembly will depend on a number of elements, the precise details of the opening need to be determined in consultation with
the damper manufacturers.
• Penetrations for dampers need careful scrutiny to ensure that the integrity of the element is not impaired, and also to ensure that the
dampers do not act as a mechanism for the spread of fire. It is important to use only those dampers and installation methods which have
been rigourisly fire tested and proven to be able to maintain the integrity of the construction.
• Service zones may be sealed after installation of the services using a tested and certified fire stopping system.
• In most situations, the services will be installed by drywall contractors. It is therefore important that all relevant contractors should be
instructed as to where and how their service penetrations should be made and maintained.
• The necessity for independent structural support to dampers will depend on their size and weight Consult Saint-Gobain Gyproc
Technical and Specifications Solutions Centre on 0860 27 28 29 for further detailed information.
Access to services
Access panels should be designed to offer practical, cost effective solutions. Care should be taken that the acoustic and fire performance of
the wall is not compromised by the access panels.
The advice and guidance referred to does not seek to replace Health and Safety regulations, or the in-house systems of employers in
relation to the use and installation of the Company’s products, but should be considered supplementary to these. All users of such products
and installation techniques should at all times ensure that they are familiar with, and adhere to, their employer’s own Health and Safety
procedures. While the advice and guidance given in the Specification Document meets relevant legislative and regulatory requirements and
standards current at the date of publication, it is the responsibility of the user to ensure that these remain current prior to use.
The Saint-Gobain Gyproc products and systems included in the Specification Document have been developed for use in domestic,
commercial and industrial buildings. Guidance as to the correct application and installation of these products and systems is included in
the installation sections. It is important to follow good site practice at all times and to ensure that appropriate safety precautions are taken
(including the wearing of appropriate personal protection equipment and clothing) when working with Saint-Gobain Gyproc products.
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Insulation
• Fit securely with closely butted joints, leaving no gaps. Unless the insulation is of a self supporting batt type fitted between studs, fix at
head of frame using galvanised steel angle 25mm x 25mm
Acoustics
• Saint-Gobain Gyproc reference: SoundSeal
• Location: At junctions between drywall(s) and adjoining structure
• Apply as a continuous band to clean, dry, dust-free surfaces, leaving no gaps
• Seal any gaps and service penetrations
Fire stopping
• Seal any gaps and service penetrations, etc. using tightly packed Ultimate insulation or fire resisting/intumescent sealant, to prevent
penetration of flame
Vertical joints
• Lightly butt boards together
• Centre joints on studs. Ensure that joints on opposite sides of studs are staggered. For double layer boarding, stagger joints between layers
Horizontal joints
• RhinoBoards: Lightly butt boards together
• Horizontal joints will not be permitted in walls up to a height of 3600mm
• Walls over 3600mm (exceeding the maximum available length of board): Agree positions of joints where not specified. Provide
horizontal framing to support the horizontal edges of the boards. Ensure that horizontal joints on opposite sides of studs are staggered
• For two layer lining, stagger joints between layers by at least 600mm. Provide horizontal framing to support the horizontal edges of the
first layer lining
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Gyproc DryWall design guidelines
Deflection heads
• To be specified by the project structural engineer. For details contact Saint-Gobain Technical and Specification on 0860 27 28 29.
Plaster finish
• Thickness: 3mm to 6mm.
• Reinforcement: Joints/gaps/internal corners: RhinoTape.
• External corners: Donn Corner Bead embedded in skim coat plaster.
• Fill and tape all joints.
• Trowel/float to a tight, matt, smooth surface with no hollows, abrupt changes
of level or trowel marks as per skim coat plaster specification.
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Holiday Inn, Sandton
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Gyproc DryWall installation guide
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Apply SoundSeal as a continuous application Determine and mark wall position and make allowance
to the perimeter of the framework. for openings. Fix Donn UltraSTEEL Track at 600mm centres
using suitable fixings.
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Measure the wall height and cut stud to size. Install the Twist Donn UltraSTEEL Stud into place.
stud into Donn UltraSTEEL Floor Track.
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Ensure the stud is plumb and mark stud position. Fix the UltraSTEEL Stud to the abutting wall at 600mm
centres using suitable fixings.
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Insert top UltraSTEEL Track into position. Fasten the top UltraSTEEL Track at 600mm centres.
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Insert UltraSTEEL studs at 600mm centres to a friction fit Fasten Gyproc RhinoBoard 12.5mm to the framework using
within the channel sections – this allows for adjustment Gyproc RhinoBoard Sharp Point Screws 25mm spaced at
during boarding. Position the UltraSTEEL Studs so all face 220mm centres.
the same way.
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After the boarding is complete, apply Gyproc RhinoTape to Apply Gyproc RhinoGlide to the joints using a 150mm
all joints. taping knife.
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Fill all screw heads using Rhinoglide. Apply a second coat off Rhinoglide using a 300mm
steel trowel.
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