GYPSUM Separating Walls

Separating walls
This section includes updated information, added

since it was first published in September 2009. Please
see the HOMESPEC 5 update document for details.
Last updated 26/07/2010
Countryside Properties, Lock 38, Stoke-on-Trent

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Separating wall constructions detailed in

this section are categorised as follows:
- NEW-BUILD
These are Robust Detail constructions that utilise British Gypsum products where appropriate. All Robust
Details have been approved as capable of meeting or exceeding the E1 performance criteria, providing they
are built correctly. Following these specifications means you can be exempt from undertaking Pre-Completion
Testing on a 10% (by type) sample of units built. The Robust Detail scheme applies to new-build houses and
apartments only. Plots must be registered with Robust Details Limited prior to construction.
BRITISH GYPSUM APPROVED SYSTEMS
- NEW-BUILD
These constructions are British Gypsum Approved Systems, which, provided they are built correctly, have
the potential to achieve or exceed E1 performance criteria required for new-build houses and apartment
separating floor constructions and new-build rooms for residential purposes. Pre-Completion Testing must
be executed on a 10% sample (by type) to demonstrate compliance.
BRITISH GYPSUM APPROVED SYSTEMS

RESIDENTIAL PURPOSES
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- CONVERSIONS AND NEW-BUILD ROOMS FOR
These constructions are British Gypsum Approved Systems which, provided they are built correctly, have the
potential to achieve or exceed E1 performance criteria required for separating floor constructions created by
material change of use or conversion. Pre-Completion Testing must be executed on a 10% sample (by type) to
demonstrate compliance. They also include constructions for Test and Declare scenario.
GUIDANCE CONSTRUCTIONS
20 - 31
Separating walls
ROBUST DETAILS
38 - 41
- NEW-BUILD AND CONVERSIONS
These constructions are British Gypsum versions of Approved Document E Guidance Constructions, which,
provided they are built correctly, are deemed to achieve the new E1 performance criteria.
Pre-Completion Testing must be executed on a 10% sample (by type) to demonstrate compliance.
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Within category 7 of the Code for Sustainable Homes, Health and Wellbeing,
section Hea 2 states that up to four credits are available for achieving higher
standards of sound insulation than those given in Building Regulations
Approved Document E and demonstrating it by using either Pre-Completion
Testing or Robust Details. British Gypsum separating wall solutions can be
specified to achieve enhanced sound insulating performance. This stamp
highlights construction details which have the potential to achieve the number
of credits stated, provided they are built correctly.
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Separating walls - Robust Details - new-build
Robust Details - new-build

Masonry
Detail
No.
Page
Detail
No.
Page
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E-WM-13 Masonry - aircrete thin-joint

untied blockwork (render and Gyproc
plasterboard)
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13
E-WM-14 Masonry - lightweight aggregate

blockwork with 100mm cavity (35mm
Isover RD35 and Gyproc plasterboard)
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14
E-WM-15 Masonry - aircrete blockwork

(35mm Isover RD35 and Gyproc
plasterboard)
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E-WM-1 Masonry - dense aggregate

blockwork (wet plaster)
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blockwork (render and Gyproc plasterboard)
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blockwork (render and Gyproc plasterboard)
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E-WM-5 Masonry - Besblock Star Performer

cellular blockwork (render and Gyproc
plasterboard)
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E-WT-1 Timber frame - without

sheathing board
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E-WM-6 Masonry - aircrete blockwork

(render and Gyproc plasterboard)
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16
E-WT-2 Timber frame - with sheathing

board
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blockwork (35mm Isover RD35 and Gyproc
plasterboard)
25

blockwork (render and Gyproc
plasterboard)
25
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E-WS-1 Steel frame
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E-WM-10 Masonry - aircrete thin-joint

blockwork (render and Gyproc
plasterboard)
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E-WS-2 Steel frame GypWall QUIET IWL

(Non-loadbearing)
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10

blockwork with 100mm cavity (render and
Gyproc plasterboard)
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19
E-WS-3 Modular build steel frame
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E-WM-12 Masonry - Plasmor Aglite

Ultima (render and Gyproc plasterboard)
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E-WS-4 Steel frame
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Timber
Detail
No.
Page
Steel
Detail
No.
Page
Key points
Specifying Robust Details avoids the need for Pre-Completion Testing.
Check compatibility of the separating floor with the separating wall. Please refer to page 15 for further information.
Register each plot with Robust Details Limited prior to construction.
www.british-gypsum.com/residential
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Drywall Academy Tel: 0844 800 1991
SOUND
RD
E-WM-2 Masonry lightweight aggregate

GREEN
GUIDE
SOUND
RD
GREEN
GUIDE
Overall construction nominal width 300mm
Dense aggregate cavity block wall minimum

100mm blocks (density 1850 - 2300kg/m3)
Lightweight aggregate cavity block wall

minimum 100mm blocks (density 1350 - 1600kg/m3)
Minimum 75mm cavity between leaves
Finished with 13mm Thistle plaster

(see table on page 22)
Finished with 13mm Thistle plaster

(see table on page 22)
Refer to flanking details pages 149 - 155
email: bgtechnical.enquiries@bpb.com
E-WM-1 Masonry dense aggregate

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Undercoat plasters
Background suction
Separating walls - Thistle plaster selector guide
Thistle plaster selector guide
Pre-treatment
Background
High
Aircrete blocks
Thistle
Bonding Coat
Thistle
Browning
Thistle
Hardwall
Thistle
Tough Coat
For smooth,
low suction
or flexible
backgrounds.
For bricks
and blocks
with moderate
suction.
For most masonry

backgrounds. Can be
spray-applied. Higher
impact resistance.
backgrounds. Can be
Suction control usually
Thistle GypPrime in
extreme cases
For most masonry

spray-applied.
Higher coverage.
needed
Lightweight
blocks, e.g. E-WM-2
Dense blocks,
Medium
e.g. E-WM-1
If ThistleBond-it
If ThistleBond-it
If ThistleBond-it
is used
is not used
is not used
Only when bridging
Only when bridging
columns, lintels, etc
columns, lintels, etc
Keyed
Smooth
ThistleBond-it needed
(e.g. paint-grade)
if low suction
Metal lathing
Cast in-situ &
Normal ballast
pre-cast concrete
ThistleBond-it usually
required (unless keyed)
Other aggregates
ThistleBond-it
(limestone granite, etc)
Low
Normal thickness
Thickness recommendations
When using a bonding agent, do not
exceed the thickness given. For other
systems used on walls, if thicknesses in
excess of the recommendation is
11mm to walls, plus 2mm of finish plaster

1.5 - 2hrs
Setting time
Coverage
1.5 - 2hrs
2.75m at 11mm
3.5m at 11mm
(per 25kg bag)
1.5 - 2hrs
2
3.0m at 11mm by hand
3.5m at 11mm by hand
Approx 10% less if
Approx 10% less if
sprayed
sprayed
necessary, extra care is needed to build

it up in a series of fully keyed coats of
Approx. water
nominally 8mm. Thickness over 25mm
requirement
14.0 litres per bag
17.5 litres per bag
1.5 - 2hrs
2
15.0 litres per bag

17.5 litres per bag
normally requires the use of a support

for the plaster, e.g. metal lathing.
Dry set density
Please note, this is not a Robust Detail

approved detail.
12.1kg/m2 at
8.4kg/m2 at
9.3kg/m2 at
8.5kg/m2 at
11mm plus
11mm plus
11mm plus
11mm plus
3.4kg/m2
3.4kg/m2
3.4kg/m2
3.4kg/m2
finish plaster
finish plaster
finish plaster
finish plaster
Thistle Durafinish is a gypsum finish plaster that may be used on a wide range of backgrounds,
Finish plasters
including most undercoat plasters, and to enhance the surface damage resistance of any
British Gypsum partition or wall lining system. It is particularly suited to social housing
applications where occupancy turnover is high. Thistle Durafinish has excellent resistance to
glancing impacts and repeated abrasion, typical of the accidental damage which causes scratching,
gouging or chipping of other wall finishes. This can extend the intervals between maintenance,
helping to reduce costs and maximise the occupiers use of the building. Thistle Durafinish has
Thistle Multi-Finish
Thistle Durafinish
A versatile final
coat plaster for
a wide range of
backgrounds
For improved
resistance to
accidental
damage
similar working characteristics, setting time and suction resistance to Thistle Multi-Finish.
Normal thickness applied

Setting time (longer in colder weather - the use of water to assist final trowelling should be as little as possible)
Minimum temperature (to be maintained until thoroughly dry)
1.5hrs
1.5hrs
2C
2C
10m2
10m2
Approximate water requirement
11.5 litres per bag
11.5 litres per bag
Dry set weight
3.4kg/m2 at 2mm
3.4kg/m2 at 2mm
Coverage per bag
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11mm to walls, plus 2mm of finish plaster
SOUND

blockwork (render and
GREEN
GUIDE
RD
SOUND
RD
GREEN
GUIDE
Dense aggregate cavity block wall, minimum

Lightweight aggregate cavity block wall, minimum

Nominal 8mm (minimum 6mm) Gyproc Soundcoat Plus
Drylined with 12.5mm Gyproc WallBoard using

DryLiner BASIC system

E-WM-3 Masonry - dense

aggregate blockwork
(render and Gyproc
plasterboard)
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E-WM-5 Masonry Besblock Star Performer

cellular blockwork (render
and Gyproc plasterboard)
SOUND
RD
E-WM-6 Masonry aircrete blockwork

(render and Gyproc
plasterboard)
GREEN
GUIDE
SOUND
RD
GREEN
GUIDE
C1
Dense aggregate Besblock 'Star Performer'

cellular cavity block wall minimum 100mm
Aircrete cavity block wall, minimum 100mm blocks

(density 600 - 800kg/m3)


1 Depending on render specified.
Please refer to www.thegreenguide.org.uk for further information.
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SOUND
RD
E-WM-9 Masonry dense aggregate blockwork

(render and Gyproc
plasterboard)
GREEN
GUIDE
SOUND
GREEN
GUIDE
RD

215mm wide single course block wall flat laid

(density 1850 - 2300kg/m3)
Nominal 15mm (minimum 13mm) sand / cement

render1
35mm Isover RD35 in the cavity

Drylined with 12.5mm Gyproc WallBoard TEN,
15mm Gyproc WallBoard or 12.5mm Gyproc SoundBloc
using DryLiner BASIC system

blockwork (35mm Isover RD35
Drylined with 15mm Gyproc SoundBloc using

1 Sand / cement render may shrink on drying, usually with some cracking,
which can appear several days after application. Therefore, care must be taken
to ensure full drying is complete before drylining.
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E-WM-10 Masonry aircrete thin-joint

SOUND
RD
10

blockwork with 100mm
cavity (render and Gyproc
plasterboard)
GREEN
GUIDE
SOUND
B1
RD
GREEN
GUIDE
Aircrete cavity block wall, minimum 100mm

blocks (density 600 - 800kg/m3)

Wall ties must be Ancon Building Products Staifix HRT4
Minimum 75mm cavity



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SOUND
RD
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E-WM-13 Masonry aircrete thin-joint untied

GREEN
GUIDE
SOUND
RD
GREEN
GUIDE
B1
Plasmor Aglite Ultima block wall, minimum

100mm blocks (density 1050kg/m3)
Aircrete cavity block wall, minimum 100mm

blocks (density 600 - 800kg/m3)
No wall ties are to be inserted in the separating wall

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E-WM-12 Masonry Plasmor Aglite Ultima

(render and Gyproc
plasterboard)


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13

blockwork with 100mm
cavity (35mm Isover RD35
SOUND
RD
GREEN
GUIDE
SOUND
RD
GREEN
GUIDE

Aircrete cavity block wall, minimum



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14
E-WM-15 Masonry aircrete blockwork (35mm

Isover RD35 and Gyproc
plasterboard)
SOUND
RD
FIRE
Min.
60 mins BS
GREEN
GUIDE
A+
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E-WT-2 Timber frame with sheathing board
SOUND
RD
FIRE
Min.
60 mins BS
GREEN
GUIDE
A+ or A1
Cavity width minimum 240mm, gap of minimum

50mm between frames
Minimum 240mm width between the inner

facings of the linings
65mm Isover APR 1200 or 90mm Isover Frame Batt 32

positioned between the studs in each timber frame
Minimum 50mm gap between sheathing panels
Board options:
Inner layer of 19mm Gyproc Plank,
outer layer of 12.5mm Gyproc WallBoard each side,
or Double layer of 15mm Gyproc SoundBloc each side,
or Double layer of 15mm Gyproc FireLine each side,
or Inner layer of 19mm Gyproc Plank,
outer layer of 12.5mm Gyproc FireLine each side
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E-WT-1 Timber frame without sheathing board
65mm Isover APR 1200 or 90mm Isover Frame Batt 32

positioned between the studs in each timber frame
Board options:
or Double layer of 15mm Gyproc SoundBloc each side,
or Double layer of 15mm Gyproc FireLine each side,
or Inner layer of 19mm Gyproc Plank,
outer layer of 12.5mm Gyproc FireLine each side
1 Depending on sheathing board specified. Please refer to
www.thegreenguide.org.uk for further information.
NB The fire resistance and sound insulation performance are for imperforate
partitions, walls and ceilings incorporating boards with all joints taped and filled, or
skimmed according to British Gypsums recommendations. The quoted performances
are achieved only if British Gypsum components are used and the companys fixing
recommendations are strictly observed. Any variation in the specifications should be
checked with Robust Details Limited.Based on 80% Load Ratio.
are achieved only if British Gypsum components are used and the companys fixing
checked with Robust Details Limited.Based on 80% Load Ratio.
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E-WS-1 Steel frame
SOUND
RD
FIRE
Min.
60 mins BS1
GREEN
GUIDE
SOUND
RD
E-WS-2 Steel frame

GypWall QUIET IWL
(Non-loadbearing)
FIRE
Min.
90 mins BS
GREEN
GUIDE
HEIGHTS
Max. 3900mm at 600mm
centres using Gypframe
60 I 70 I Studs
PSR A216007
For use in lightweight steel frame housing or

flats / apartments

Minimum cavity width 190mm

Loadbearing studs (by others)
Gypframe I Studs minimum 60mm depth

(no bracing between leaves)
100mm Isover APR 1200 positioned between the frames
50mm Isover Frame Batt 32 positioned

between the frames or 65mm Isover APR 1200
positioned between the studs in each frame
Board options:
Double layer of 15mm Gyproc SoundBloc each side
(for 90 minutes BS and EN fire resistance)
or
Double layer of 15mm Gyproc SoundBloc each
side overboarded with one layer of 12.5mm
Gyproc FireLine each side (for 120 minutes BS and EN
fire resistance)
Board options:
or
Double layer of 15mm Gyproc SoundBloc each side.
1 Subject to manufacturers substantiation based on their loadbearing stud.
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are achieved only if British Gypsum components are used , and the companys fixing
checked with Robust Details Limited.
SOUND
RD
FIRE
60 mins
1
BS
GREEN
GUIDE
B or C2
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E-WS-4 Steel frame
SOUND
RD
FIRE
GREEN
GUIDE
60 mins
1
BS
Only for use in lightweight steel frame housing or

flats / apartments
For use in lightweight steel frame housing or

flats / apartments
Minimum 72mm or 100mm loadbearing studs

(by others)
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E-WS-3 Modular build

steel frame
Minimum 75mm loadbearing C studs (by others)
Minimum 40mm gap between sheathing panels

Minimum 75mm mineral Isover TS48 Slab (45kg/m3)
positioned between the studs
Board options:
72mm studs
Double layer of 15mm Rigidur H
100mm studs
Double layer of 12.5mm Rigidur H
90mm Isover Frame Batt 32 positioned between

the frames
Board options:
or
Double layer of 15mm Gyproc SoundBloc each side.

2 Depending on sheathing board specified. Please refer to
www.thegreenguide.org.uk for further information.
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Separating walls - British Gypsum Approved Systems - new-build
British Gypsum Approved Systems - new-build

Steel
Detail
No.
Page
Detail
No.
Page
21
GypWall CLASSIC with Gypframe AcouStuds
33
27
GypWall QUIET SF
36
22
GypWall CLASSIC with Gypframe AcouStuds
33
28
GypWall QUIET IWL
36
23
GypWall QUIET
34
29
GypWall QUIET IWL
37
24
GypWall QUIET
34
Masonry
Detail
No.
25
GypWall QUIET SF
35
26
GypWall QUIET SF - with additional service

zone created with GypLyner UNIVERSAL
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30
Page
Masonry walls and GypLyner UNIVERSAL

lining
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Key points
All new-build specifications are suitable for conversion projects.

Pre-Completion Testing is required when specifying British Gypsum Approved Systems.
Flanking details should be fully considered during the design and construction process. Refer to pages 160 - 179.
Specification tips
GypWall QUIET SF is a narrow solution that maximises available space.

GypWall QUIET is a twin frame solution that provides flexibility to incorporate columns within the
separating wall cavity.
GypWall CLASSIC is a cost effective, single frame solution.
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PRE-COMPLETION TESTING
- NEW-BUILD
56 dB
Rw + Ctr
FIRE
90 mins BS
- NEW-BUILD
BRITISH GYPSUM APPROVED SYSTEM (45 dB DnTw + Ctr)
SOUND
GypWall CLASSIC with

Gypframe AcouStuds
HEIGHTS
SOUND
FIRE
57 dB
Rw + Ctr
Max. 8100mm at
600mm centres
90 mins BS
HEIGHTS
Max. 8100mm at
600mm centres
PSR A206A255
PSR A206A243
Gypframe 146 AS 50 AcouStud at 600mm centres
Gypframe 146 AS 50 AcouStud at 600mm centres
50mm Isover APR 1200 in the cavity
Lined with a double layer of 15mm Gyproc SoundBloc

each side

each side
Alternatively:
Alternatively:
Lined with a double layer of 15mm Gyproc DuraLine

for 120 minutes fire resistance

are achieved only if British Gypsum components are used throughout, and the companys
fixing recommendations are strictly observed. Any variation in the specifications should
be checked with British Gypsum.
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GypWall CLASSIC with

Gypframe AcouStuds
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GypWall QUIET
- NEW-BUILD
SOUND
53 dB
Rw + Ctr
FIRE
90 mins BS
GypWall QUIET
- NEW-BUILD
HEIGHTS
SOUND
57 dB
Rw + Ctr

centres, cross-braced at
1200mm centres
PSR A216009
PSR A216010
FIRE
90 mins BS
HEIGHTS
centres, cross-braced at
1200mm centres
PSR A216011
Two frames of 48mm Gypframe C Stud at

600mm centres, cross braced at 1200mm centres
Two frames of 48mm Gypframe C Stud at

600mm centres, cross braced at 1200mm centres
Cavity width of 140mm
Cavity width of 190mm
50mm Isover APR 1200 positioned between the frames
75mm Isover High Performance Acoustic Slab

positioned between the frames

each side

each side
Alternatively:
Lined with a double layer of 15mm Gyproc FireLine
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Alternatively:
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- NEW-BUILD
FIRE
54 dB
Rw + Ctr
90 mins BS
- NEW-BUILD
SOUND
GypWall QUIET SF
with additional
service zone created with
GypLyner UNIVERSAL
HEIGHTS
Max. 4200mm at
600mm centres
FIRE
SOUND
54 dB
Rw + Ctr
90 mins BS
HEIGHTS
Max. 4200mm at
600mm centres
PSR A316009
Base separating wall, GypWall QUIET SF, as per detail 25
70mm Gypframe C Studs at 600mm centres

with Gypframe RB1 Resilient Bar at 600mm centres
fixed to one side of the studs
A wall lining with:
50mm Isover APR 1200 positioned in the cavity

each side
Alternatively:
Minimum 70mm cavity

Minimum 50mm Isover APR 1200 in the cavity
Single layer of 15mm Gyproc SoundBloc installed on
one or both sides of the base GypWall QUIET SF
construction (for base construction refer to detail 25)
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GypWall QUIET SF
This solution can be used without lowering the

acoustic performance of GypWall QUIET SF
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GypWall QUIET SF
- NEW-BUILD
53 dB
Rw + Ctr
FIRE
120 mins BS
HEIGHTS
Max. 4200mm at
600mm centres
PSR Q606040
SOUND
58 dB
Rw + Ctr
FIRE
90 mins BS
HEIGHTS
Max. 2800mm at
600mm centres
PSR A216014
70mm Gypframe C Studs at 600mm centres

fixed to one side of the studs
Two frames of Gypframe 48 I 50 I Studs at

600mm centres

Lined with an inner layer of 15mm Gyproc FireLine
and an outer layer of 15mm Gyproc DuraLine
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- NEW-BUILD
SOUND
GypWall QUIET IWL
Cavity width of 140mm wide

Lined with a double layer of 15mm
Gyproc SoundBloc each side
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- NEW-BUILD
SOUND
62 dB
Rw + Ctr
FIRE
90 mins BS
Masonry walls and

GypLyner UNIVERSAL lining
- NEW-BUILD
SOUND
HEIGHTS
59 dB
Rw + Ctr
Max. 3300mm at
600mm centres
PSR B226005
PSR A216013
Core masonry element mass per unit area

minimum 200kg/m2, e.g. 100mm high density
aggregate blocks

Two frameworks of Gypframe 60 I 50 I Stud
Cavity width of 190mm wide
GypLyner UNIVERSAL wall lining to one side of wall with

minimum 85mm cavity (framing at 600mm centres)

Gyproc SoundBloc each side
Lined with double layer of 12.5mm Gyproc

SoundBloc, 50mm Isover APR 1200 in the cavity
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GypWall QUIET IWL
Other side lined with either 12.5mm Gyproc WallBoard

on the DriLyner BASIC system or 13mm Thistle plaster
finish (see table, page 22)
Nominal width 232mm (drylined) or 223mm (plastered)
NB Sound insulation performance are for imperforate partitions, walls and
ceilings incorporating boards with all joints taped and filled, or skimmed according
to British Gypsums recommendations. The quoted performances are achieved only
if British Gypsum components are used throughout, and the companys fixing
checked with British Gypsum.

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Separating walls - British Gypsum Approved Systems - conversions
British Gypsum Approved Systems - conversions

Conversions and new-build rooms for residential purposes
Steel
Detail
No.
Timber
Page
Detail
No.
34
31
GypWall CLASSIC
39
32
GypWall QUIET SF
39
Page
Timber stud and Gypframe RB1
Resillient Bar
Masonry
Detail
No.
33
GypWall QUIET IWL
40
40
Page
35
Masonry walls and DriLyner SI
41
36
Masonry walls and GypLyner UNIVERSAL

lining
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Specification tips
When using systems incorporating Gypframe RB1 Resilient Bar, ensure lining board fixings are suitably
positioned and of the appropriate length to avoid contact with the framing sections behind the Gypframe
RB1 Resilient Bars.
When installing Isover insulation, ensure that the insulation covers the whole wall area without gaps. Particular
care should be taken to ensure correct installation.
Where service penetrations are unavoidable, including light switches and socket box installations, ensure
the correct detailing is followed to prevent loss of acoustic, fire and air leakage performance.
Always stagger joints in wall linings to avoid air paths which will allow the transmission of sound.
Key points
All conversion specifications are suitable for rooms designed for residential purpose, for example, hotels
and student accommodation.
Pre-Completion Testing is required when specifying British Gypsum Approved Systems.
Flanking details should be fully considered during the design and construction process.
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- CONVERSIONS
53 dB
Rw + Ctr
FIRE
90 mins BS
- CONVERSIONS
SOUND
GypWall QUIET SF
HEIGHTS
SOUND
53 dB
Rw + Ctr
Max. 4000mm at
600mm centres
FIRE
60 mins BS
HEIGHTS
Max. 4000mm at
600mm centres
PSR A316008
PSR A206243
Gypframe 146 S 50 C Studs at 600mm centres
Gypframe 70 S 50 C Studs at 600mm centres

fixed to one side of the stud

Gyproc SoundBloc

Lined each side with a double layer of 12.5mm
Gyproc SoundBloc
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GypWall CLASSIC
Alternatively:
Gyproc DuraLine for 120 minutes fire resistance
partitions, walls and ceilings incorporating boards with all joints taped and filled,
or skimmed according to British Gypsums recommendations. The quoted
performances are achieved only if British Gypsum components are used throughout,
and the companys fixing recommendations are strictly observed. Any variation in the
specifications should be checked with British Gypsum.
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British Gypsum Approved Systems - conversions
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GypWall QUIET IWL
- CONVERSIONS
SOUND
52 dB
Rw + Ctr
FIRE
120 mins
- CONVERSIONS
SOUND
HEIGHTS
2800mm at 600mm
centres using 48mm
Gypframe I Studs1
51 dB
Rw + Ctr
FIRE
90 mins BS
PSR A046007
PSR A216006
38mm x 75mm timber stud at 600mm centres with

Gypframe RB1 Resilient Bar at 600mm centres fixed
to one side of the stud
Gypframe I Studs minimum 48mm depth

(no bracing between leaves)

Gyproc FireLine
1 For other stud sizes / maximum heights, contact the British Gypsum
Drywall Academy.
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Timber stud and

Gypframe RB1
Resilient Bar
NB For existing timber stud, partitions lined with lath and plaster, this specification
could be used after complete removal of the lath and plaster. If the lath and plaster is
in good condition then it could remain in place on the non-resilient bar side, with the
double layer 15mm Gyproc SoundBloc screw-fixed through the lath and plaster into
the timber framing.
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- CONVERSIONS
Masonry walls and

GypLyner UNIVERSAL lining
- CONVERSIONS
SOUND
SOUND
53 dB
Rw + Ctr
PSR B160018
55 dB
Rw + Ctr
PSR B226003
Improvement when lining to one side of a core

masonry element (mass per unit area circa 200kg/m2)
with plaster the other side
Improvement when lining to one side of a core

masonry element (mass per unit area circa 200kg/m2)
with plaster the other side
52mm Gyproc TriLine Rw = 13 dB and Rw + Ctr = 9 dB
GypLyner UNIVERSAL, minimum 35mm cavity, with 2 x

12.5mm Gyproc SoundBloc, 25mm Isover APR 1200
Rw = 13 dB and Rw + Ctr = 11 dB


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Masonry walls and

DriLyner SI
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Separating walls - Guidance constructions - new-build and conversions
Guidance constructions - new-build and conversions
Masonry
Detail
No.
Page
37
Dense aggregate cavity masonry

(wall type 2.1)
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38
Lightweight aggregate cavity masonry

(wall type 2.2)
43
39
Masonry between independent panels

(wall type 3.1) with GypLyner IWL
44
40
Solid masonry (wall type 1)
44
41
Framed walls with absorbent material

(wall type 4) (Loadbearing)
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Key points
Flanking details should be fully considered during the design and construction process.
Pre-Completion Testing is required when specifying Approved Document E Guidance Constructions.
When installing Isover insulation, ensure that the insulation covers the whole wall area without gaps.
Particular care should be taken to ensure correct installation.
Where service penetrations are unavoidable, including light switches and socket boxes, etc.
Ensure the correct detailing is followed to prevent loss of acoustic, fire and air leakage performance.
Always stagger joints in wall linings to avoid air paths which will allow the transmission of sound.
For masonry constructions, ensure all blockwork joints are fully filled with mortar.
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PRE-COMPLETION TESTING - NEW-BUILD

GUIDANCE CONSTRUCTION

SOUND
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Lightweight aggregate
cavity masonry
(wall type 2.2)
GREEN
GUIDE
Guidance
Construction
SOUND
GREEN
GUIDE
Guidance
Construction
Dense aggregate cavity block wall, minimum

50mm cavity between leaves
Lightweight aggregate cavity block wall,

minimum 75mm cavity between leaves
Finished with 13mm Thistle plaster finish on

each face (see table, page 22)
Finished with 13mm Thistle plaster finish on

each face (see table, page 22)
Total mass per unit area 415kg/m2 (minimum)
Total mass per unit area 300g/m2 (minimum)
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Dense aggregate cavity

masonry
(wall type 2.1)
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Guidance constructions - new-build and conversions

39
40
Masonry between
independent panels
(wall type 3.1) with
GypLyner IWL


SOUND
Guidance
Construction
Solid masonry
(wall type 1)
GREEN
GUIDE
SOUND
Guidance
Construction
Core masonry element minimum, mass per unit area

300kg/m2
Lined each side with GypLyner IWL
GREEN
GUIDE
Dense aggregate blocks laid flat

Finished with 13mm Thistle plaster finish on each
face (see table, page 22)
Minimum total mass per unit area 415kg/m2
Lined with a double layer of 12.5mm

Gyproc WallBoard TEN each side,
or
12.5mm Gyproc SoundBloc
The lining should be set 10mm away from the
masonry core, utilising a Gypframe 48 I 50 I Stud
Maximum height of 2700mm when using Gypframe
48 I 50 I Studs at 600mm centres
Lining cavity width of 60mm when using
Gypframe 48 I 50 I Studs
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Framed walls with

absorbent material
(wall type 4.1)
(Loadbearing)

SOUND
Guidance
Construction
GREEN
GUIDE
A+

Cavity width minimum 200mm
Studs at 600mm centres
Plywood sheathing may be used in the cavity as
required for structural purposes
Lined with a double layer of 12.5mm
Gyproc WallBoard TEN,
or
Double layer of 12.5mm Gyproc SoundBloc
25mm Isover APR 1200 positioned between the
studs in each timber frame
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Separating wall constructions detailed in

BRITISH GYPSUM APPROVED SYSTEMS

BRITISH GYPSUM APPROVED SYSTEMS

- CONVERSIONS AND NEW-BUILD ROOMS FOR

- NEW-BUILD AND CONVERSIONS

Separating walls - Robust Details - new-build

Robust Details - new-build

E-WM-13 Masonry - aircrete thin-joint

E-WM-14 Masonry - lightweight aggregate

E-WM-15 Masonry - aircrete blockwork

E-WM-1 Masonry - dense aggregate

E-WM-2 Masonry - lightweight aggregate

E-WM-3 Masonry - dense aggregate

E-WM-4 Masonry - lightweight aggregate

E-WM-5 Masonry - Besblock Star Performer

E-WT-1 Timber frame - without

E-WM-6 Masonry - aircrete blockwork

E-WT-2 Timber frame - with sheathing

E-WM-8 Masonry - lightweight aggregate

E-WM-9 Masonry - dense aggregate

E-WS-1 Steel frame

E-WM-10 Masonry - aircrete thin-joint

E-WS-2 Steel frame GypWall QUIET IWL

E-WM-11 Masonry - lightweight aggregate

E-WS-3 Modular build steel frame

E-WM-12 Masonry - Plasmor Aglite

E-WS-4 Steel frame

Drywall Academy Tel: 0844 800 1991

E-WM-2 Masonry lightweight aggregate

Overall construction nominal width 300mm

Overall construction nominal width 300mm

Dense aggregate cavity block wall minimum

Lightweight aggregate cavity block wall

Minimum 75mm cavity between leaves

Minimum 75mm cavity between leaves

Finished with 13mm Thistle plaster

Finished with 13mm Thistle plaster

Refer to flanking details pages 149 - 155

Refer to flanking details pages 149 - 155

Separating walls - Robust Details - new-build

E-WM-1 Masonry dense aggregate

Separating walls - Thistle plaster selector guide

Thistle plaster selector guide

For most masonry

Suction control usually

For most masonry

Only when bridging

Only when bridging

columns, lintels, etc

columns, lintels, etc

Cast in-situ &

(limestone granite, etc)

11mm to walls, plus 2mm of finish plaster

(per 25kg bag)

3.0m at 11mm by hand

3.5m at 11mm by hand

Approx 10% less if

Approx 10% less if

necessary, extra care is needed to build

nominally 8mm. Thickness over 25mm