04 - 2015

Ceilings System

GYPSUM BOARD
CEILINGS EN-BS
GYPSUM BOARD CEILING SYSTEMS

Contents

System overview
Construction details

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General information

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Installation steps

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Processing of gypsum boards

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Joint treatment

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Cladding of boards
Certifications

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System overview

800

L - angle

mm

600
600

Main Channel
Perimeter Wall
UD - Channel

mm

Access
Opening
mm

150
400

400

400

200
100

0m

Hat Furring Channel

Gypsum Board

200

Load test reports

Test report No. SR 0308 Rev.0, multi-layer, BS EN.
Deflection Criteria L/240, under a static wind load of 500 Pa.

Maximum load including

lightning devices, MEP,
insulation, up to 50 kg/m2

Cladding
thickness

Spacing of structure
Suspension
Hangers
(mm)

Furring
channels
(mm)

1 x 12.5 mm

10.3 kg/m2

1 x 15 mm

13.4 kg/m2
800

Upper
channels
(mm)

Approx.
Weight
(kg/m2)

1000

400

2 x 12.5 mm

18.9 kg/m2

2 x 15 mm

25.0 kg/m2

Construction details

These details represent some of the most common designs situations relevant to the
Knauf KC B001 ceiling systems.
Abutment to wall, perpendicular to primary support channel

Wedge Anchor
L - angle
Main Channel

Perimeter Wall fixing

Hammer Fixings

1000 mm

TN Screw
Knauf Gypsum Board

Hat Furring Channel

LN Screw

200 mm

UD-Channel
Knauf Joint Compound

Abutment to wall, parallel to primary support channel

Perimeter Wall fixing

Hammer Fixings
50 mm

150 mm

LN Screw

400 mm
Hat Furring Channel
UD-Channel

Wedge Anchor
L - angle
Main Channel
800 mm c/c L-angle

TN Screw
Knauf Gypsum Board

Construction details

Abutment to wall, primary support channel, double layer

Wedge Anchor
L - angle
Main Channel

Perimeter Wall fixing

Hammer Fixings

1000 mm
LN Screw

TN Screw
Knauf Gypsum Board

Hat Furring Channel

200 mm

UD-Channel
Knauf Joint Compound

Abutment to wall, parallel to primary support channel, double layer

Wedge Anchor
L - angle
Main Channel
800 mm c/c L-angle

Perimeter Wall fixing

Hammer Fixings
50 mm

LN Screw

400 mm

150 mm

Hat Furring Channel

UD-Channel

TN Screw
Knauf Gypsum Board

Construction details

Change of level and bulkhead

UD-Channel
Hat Furring
Channel

Wedge Anchor

L - Angle

Main Channel

200 mm

LN Screw

UD-Channel

TN Screw

Perimeter Wall fixing

Hammer Fixings

UD-Channel

Hat Furring Channel

Knauf Gypsum Board

Knauf Joint Compound

Movement control joint

Knauf Approved Fixing

L - angle
LN Screw
Main Channel

Hat Furring Channel

TN Screw

Knauf Movement
Control Joint

Construction details

Junction with partition

Wedge Anchor

Wedge Anchor

L - Angle

UD-Channel
Main Channel
LN Screw

50 mm

50 mm

TN Screw
Knauf Joint Compound

Hat Furring Channel

Knauf Gypsum Board

Splicing of furring channel

40

0m

LN Screw

Hat Furring Channel

Hat Furring Channel

Splicing / End to End Connection

General information
General
Knauf KC B001 Ceiling Systems must be installed in
accordance with Knauf 's recommendations. When
creating an airtight space, methods for the reduction of
potential ceiling lift should be considered.
Perimeter Fixing
Mark the position of the ceiling line with a Chalk Line (1).
Knauf UD channels should be secured to the walls at the
required heights, at maximum 600mm centers and 50mm
from the ends of channels. The Knauf UD forming the
perimeter and the Knauf Main C Channels do not need to
be mechanically fixed together (2).
Suspension
Select the fixing centers suited to the ceiling loading. See
page 3 for spacing of dowels.
Fix Knauf approved fixing to the structural soffit with
suitable fixings. Use the Knauf L Angle and fix to the
approved fixing dowel (3).
Primary Support Channels C
Channels
The centers of the primary support channels should be
aligned at the required height.
Knauf L Angle should be fixed to the Knauf Main C
Channels with two Knauf LN Wafer Head Screws (4).

Insulation
If insulation is required, once the primary support
and the ceiling channels have been connected and
before the boarding has started, Knauf insulation
as specified should be inserted above the primary
support channels. Care should be taken to ensure
that the insulation is fitted neatly without gaps at
abutments or between different rolls. The maximum
weight of the whole system including all components
or added elements, should not exceed 50 kg/m2.
Movement Control Joints
Create movement control joints where ceiling
runs exceed 10m, coinciding where possible with
movement joints in the surrounding structure.
Boarding
All boards should be fixed to the ceiling grid
with the decorative face of the boards outwards and
secured with Knauf Screws at maximum 300 mm
centers (6). Fixing centers should be reduced to 100
mm at ends and perimeter.
Boards should be mounted at 90 to the direction of
the ceiling channels (7).
Second layer should be installer with staggered joints.

Splicing of the Main C Channels

If straight lengths of Knauf Main C Channels
need jointing, place the channels back to
back, with a minimum 150mm overlap, and fix with
two Knauf LN Wafer Head Screws.
Hat Furring Channels
The Knauf Hat Furring Channels should be
positioned at 400mm centers within the perimeter
channels to coincide with the abutments of the
boards, which will be fixed later. Connect the Knauf Hat
Furring Channels to the Knauf Main C Channel by means
of Knauf LN Wafer Head Screws (2 screws per fixing) (5).

Installation steps

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Predrill the holes for the

dowels and fix the L angle with
the dowel (e.g. Wedge Anchor) at
the recommended spacing.

Mark the position of the ceiling

line (deducting the thickness of
the boards) with a Chalk Line.

Fix the UD channel on the

perimeter (at 600mm centers
and 50mm from end of channel).

Knauf Main C Channels should

be fixed to the L Angle with two
Knauf LN Wafer Head Screws
at the desired length.

Connect the Knauf Hat Furring Channels to the

Knauf Main C Channel by means of Knauf LN Wafer Head Screws
(2 screws per fixing).

Screw spacing for fixing of the boards :

max. 300 mm.

Fix the boards to the furring channel with

Knauf screws.

Processing of gypsum boards

Cut the paper face with a sharp knife

Score the board by pushing along the

cut side, then cut the other paper side

Cut the board 45 degrees

Smooth the cut edge with a beveler

Cutting and processing the boards

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Knauf Boards shall be cut by scoring and breaking or by sawing

When cutting by scoring, the face paper shall be cut with a utility knife
Knauf boards shall be broken by snapping boards in the reverse direction, then cutting the
back paper with a utility knife
Cut edges should be smoothed with Knauf Beveler / Rasp Combo to obtain neat
joints when installed
Short edges should be chamfered with Knauf Beveler / Rasp Combo
Holes for pipes or other small openings shall be scored on the back and the face outlined before
removal / cut out with a purposely designed tool

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Joint treatment

Cutting and processing the boards

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Board surface should be cleaned of materials such as dust, oil etc.

Filling and covering of joints should only take place after the boards have been allowed to
rest in the given humidity and temperature zones, and no more longitudinal
changes can be expected, i.e. expansion or contraction.

First coat of Knauf Joint filler should be applied with tools of sufficient width to extend a
minimum 50 mm beyond both sides of the center of the joint (100 mm width).
Knauf Joint Tape should be embedded into the joint filler to reinforce the joint between two

gypsum boards.
Once the first coat has dried, a second coat of Knauf Joint filler should be applied with 100 mm
width on both sides of the center of the joint tape (200 mm width).

A very thin third coat of Knauf Joint filler should be applied with a minimum width no less than

150 mm beyond both sides of the center of the joint tape (300 mm width).
Once third coat has dried, surface should be sanded and smoothed.

Cladding of boards

Spacing of screws

Fastening of cladding
Board thickness

First layer

Second layer

12.5 mm

TN 3.9X25 mm

TN 3.9X35 mm

15 mm

TN 3.9X25 mm

TN 3.9X45 mm

Screw Spacing first layer: 300 mm

Screw Spacing second layer: 300 mm

Single / First layer cladding

2400 mm
400

400

400

400

1000

400

300 300 300 300

400

1200

In case of multi layer cladding, apply layers with staggered joints according to application scheme.
Press boards of each layer firmly on to the substructure and screw each layer separately.

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Boards should be mounted at 90 to the direction of the ceiling channels.

1200

2400 mm

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Cladding of boards
Second layer cladding
Second layer should be installer with staggered joints.

2400 mm

400

600

1000

1200

300 300

1200

300 300

600

400

25

22

23

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Systems components

12.5

35
67

Hat Furring Channel (0.5 mm. thk.)

TN Screw
3.9 dia. X 25/35/45 mm Length

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22

12.5

23

12
Main "C" Channel (0.5 mm. thk.)

LN Screw

UD Channel (0.5 mm.thk.)

Hammer Fixings

L-Angle (0.5 mm.thk.)

Wedge Anchor

Certifications
Estidama Requirements
Asbestos content
The boards produced at the Knauf factory in Ras Al Khaimah have been tested on asbetos content. No asbestos
could be traced in the boards composition. Complies with the requirements of EN 13964.
Formaldehyde content
The boards produced at the Knauf factory in Ras Al Khaimah have been tested on DIN EN ISO 16009 for
formaldehyde emissions. Maximum concentration levels 16g/m3(0.016mg/m3) (complies with the requirements
of EN 13964).
Regional Materials
On a range of 500 miles from factory and quarry location, our boards can provide
points for regional materials mentioned in different evaluation criteria (LEED,
Estidama, etc.).

Total VOC content

Our boards have been tested for total Volatile Organic Compounds emissions.
Detected amount: below 0.05 mg/kg.

QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM - ISO 9001:2008

This is to certify that:

Knauf LLC
PO Box 112871
Dubai
UAE

Holds Certificate No: FM 577441

and operates a Quality Management System which complies with the requirements of ISO 9001:2008 for the following
scope:

KNAUF LLC and KNAUF RAK FZE Quality Management System (QMS) covers the production of
Metal Profiles, Plasters, Plasterboards, Ready Fix and all supporting activities within
the Middle East.

For and on behalf of BSI:

Gary Fenton, Global Assurance Director

Originally registered: 09/11/2011

Latest Issue: 27/09/2012

Expiry Date: 09/11/2014

Page: 1 of 2

This certificate was issued electronically and remains the property of BSI and is bound by the conditions of contract.
An electronic certificate can be authenticated online.
Printed copies can be validated at www.bsi-global.com/ClientDirectory or telephone +971 (4) 3364917.
Information and Contact: BSI, Kitemark Court, Davy Avenue, Knowlhill, Milton Keynes MK5 8PP. Tel: + 44 845 080 9000
BSI Assurance UK Limited, registered in England under number 7805321 at 389 Chiswick High Road, London W4 4AL, UK.
A Member of the BSI Group of Companies.

Environmental certifications
For outstanding performances in water and energy
manangement, our factory has been recently awarded the
Environmental Performance Certificate from the Ministry of
Environment & Water.

Quality Management System ISO 9001: zz2008

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We reserve the right to amend technical specifications without notice.

The current edition applies. Our guarantee applies only to the defect-free
state of our materials. The structural, static and physical characteristics
of Knauf systems can only be ensured where only Knauf system
components or products recommended by Knauf are used. Consumption,
quantity and design specifications are typical figures, which may not be
transferable under different circumstances. All rights reserved. Changes,
reproductions and photo-mechanical and electronic repetition, even
in part, require the specific permission of Knauf LLC, P.O.Box 112871,
Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

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Knauf Head Office

Knauf Qatar Branch

Knauf RAK Plant

P.O.Box 112871, Dubai, UAE

P.O.Box 27111

P.O.Box 50006

Tel: +971 4 337 7170

Doha, State of Qatar

Ras Al Khaimah, UAE

Fax: +971 4 334 9659

Tel: +974 4 452 8191

Tel: +971 7 221 5300

[email protected]

Fax: +974 4 452 8181

Fax: +971 7 221 5301