DIVISION 09 – FINISHES

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SECTION 09 25 00

GYPSUM AND CEMENT BOARD PARTITIONS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This Section covers the work of gypsum and cement board partitions attached to steel
framing.

1.3 REFERENCES

American Society of Testing and Materials

ASTM No.

A 366M Specification for Commercial Steel (CS) Sheet, Carbon (0.15 Maximum
Percent) Cold-Rolled

C 36 Specification for Gypsum Wallboard

C 79 Specifications for Gypsum Sheating Board

C 423 Standard Test Method for Sound Absorption and Sound Absorption
Coefficients by the Reverberation Room Method

C 442 Specification for Gypsum Backing Board and Core Board

C 475 Specification for Joint Compound and Joint Tape for Finishing Gypsum
Wallboard Construction

C 630 Specification for Water-Resistant Gypsum Backing Board

C 645 Non-Loadbearing Steel Studs, Runners etc.. for Screw Application of Gypsum
Board
C 646 Screws for the Application of Gypsum Board to Steel Studs
C 754 Installation of Steel Framing to Receive Screw Attached Gypsum Wallboard

C 834 Specification for Latex Sealants

C 840 Application and Finishing of Gypsum Board

C 931M Specification for Exterior Gypsum Soffit Board

C 1002 Steel Self-Piercing Tapping Screws for Application of Gypsum Panel Products
or Metal Plaster Bases to Wood Studs or Steel Studs

E 84 Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

E 136 Standard Test Method for Assessing Combustibility of Materials Using a Vertical
Tube Furnace

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1.6 SUBMITTALS

Submit the following in accordance with Conditions of the Contract and Division-1
Specification Sections:

1.6.1 Product data from manufacturers for each type of product specified.

Installation and maintenance instructions.

1.6.2 Shop drawings showing locations and complete installations of controls and expansion
joints and including plans, sections, details of components and attachments to other units of
work.

1.6.3 Samples in triplicate 50 x 50 cm of all gypsum board in each manufacturer's texture

including tape, studs, etc.

500 mm long of steel studs, hat-shaped furring etc.

1.6.4 Material Test / Certification : Reports from qualified testing laboratory indicating test
results relative to compliance of gypsum board with specified requirement.

1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.7.1 Fire-Resistance Ratings: Where indicated, provide materials and construction which are
identical to those of assemblies whose fire resistance rating has been determined per
ASTM E 119 by a testing laboratory acceptable to Engineer.

1.7.2 Single Source Responsibility: Obtain each type of gypsum board and related joint
treatment materials from a single manufacturer.

Obtain steel framing members for gypsum board assemblies from a single manufacturer.

1.7.3 Mockups: Construct a mockups of at least 9.0 m 2 in surface area to demonstrate aesthetic
effects of finishes, qualities of materials and execution.

Simulate finished lighting conditions for review of inplace unit of Work.

1.7.4 Applicator : Company specialized in Gypsum board systems work with minimum 5 years
experience in similar projects.

1.7.5 Warranty: Provide minimum 5 years warranty on entire systems.

1.8 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

Deliver materials in original packages, containers or bundles bearing brand name and
identification of manufacturer or supplier.

Store materials inside under cover and keep them dry and protected against damage from
weather, direct sunlight, surface contamination, corrosion, construction traffic and other
causes. Neatly stack gypsum boards flat to prevent sagging or damage to the edges.
Stacks of boards should be covered with tarpaulin which permits air to circulate.

Individual boards should be handled and stacked carefully to prevent damage to edges,
ends and surfaces. Do not lift boards by short edges.

Do not bend or otherwise damage metal corner beads and trim.

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1.9 PROJECT CONDITIONS

Establish and maintain environmental conditions for application and finishing gypsum board
to comply with ASTM C 840 and with gypsum board manufacturer's recommendations.

1.9.1 Minimum Room Temperatures: For adhesive attachment and finishing of gypsum board
maintain a uniform temperature of not less than 10C and maximum 30C in the structure
at least for 48 hours prior to, during and following the application and continuously thereafter
until drying is complete.

1.9.2 Ventilation: Ventilate building spaces to remove water not required for drying joint
treatment materials. Avoid drafts, sunlight, hot weather to prevent materials from drying too
rapidly.

1.9.3 Coordination: Coordinate work with the structural work to insure that the inserts as well as
the other structural anchorage provisions have been installed properly.

PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1 PARTITION FRAMING SYSTEM
To C 645 and C 646 manufactured specified in the paragraphs below:-

Steel Studs: Use the sizes as shown on Drawings, unless required by Design
to use heavy guage steel studs (from 1.0 to 2.5 mm) , hot-dipped
galvanized steel sheet, to C 645, for self-drilling screws, with
knock-outs for piping and conduits, sized to carry loading from
floor to ceiling or soffit.

Steel Partition Runners: Use the runners of sizes as shown on Drawings unless required
by Design to use heavy guage steel studs (from 1.0 to 2.5 mm),
hot dipped galvanized steel channels.

2.2 GYPSUM BOARD

2.2.1 Acoustic Performance : Provide partition systems with minimum 40 STC unless otherwise
shown on drawings or mentioned in Acoustic report.

2.2.2 Regular Gypsum Board: Provide gypsum board which comply with ASTM C 79, in
maximum length available to minimize end to end joints. Free from any cracks and
imperfections with edge and ends straight and solid, square or V-tongue and groove
gypsum board must be one of the types indicated on Drawings:

- Regular
- Width not less than 1.20 m
Edges shall be tapered an featured for prefilling.

Thickness: Provide gypsum board in thicknesses indicated on Drawings or if not otherwise

indicated, in 12.5 mm to comply with ASTM C 840 for application system and support
spacing indicated.

2.2.3 Moisture Resistant Gypsum Board: Water resistant gypsum board for use in bath and
shower area, or as a base for application of ceramic tiles shall be in accordance with the
requirements when tested according to ASTM C 473. (not in our case because all WC’s are
made of blockwork mansonry).

Gypsum board shall consist of a non combustible gypsum core without fiber or with not
more than 15% by weight of fiber surfaced with water resistant paper firmly bonded to the
core.

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Water Resistance: Average of 3 specimens shall not be more than the following after 2
hours immersion:

Water Absorption Surface Absorption

5% by weight 1.6 gm
2.2.3 Fire Rated Gypsum Board

Type X (special-fire resistant) shall be a gypsum sheating to ASTM C1396 that provides at
least 1 hour fire resistance rating for board 16 mm thick.

2.4 CEMENT BOARD

Use Calcium silicate boards, reinforced with selected fibers and fillers and asbestos free, 12
mm thick unless otherwise indicated on Drawings. Boards shall be moisture-resistant,
undamaged by water in compliance with ANSI A 118.9 and ASTM C1325 ; and fire
performance shall be as follows:

1. Combustibility: Non-combustible in accordance with ASTM E136.

2. Surface Spread of Flame: Class A in accordance with ASTM E84.

3. Boards shall be unaffected by brine and chlorine, resistant to low concentrations of most
acids, alkalis and bleaching agents as well as attack of insects or vermin.

4. Water Absorption: maximum 5.24% when tested for 24 hours as per ASTM C 473.

2.5 TRIM ACCESSORIES

2.5.1 Edge trim, control joint shall comply with requirements of ASTM C1047 as indicated below:

- Material: Formed from protective coated metal. Metal shall be from galvanized steel sheets.
- Shapes: Edge trim shapes shall be as indicated on Drawings or required by Engineer.
- Provide corner beads, L-type edge trim-beads, U-type edge trim-beads, special L-kerf
type edge trim-beads, and one-piece control joint beads as required.

2.6 JOINT TREATMENT MATERIALS

General: Provide joint treatment materials complying with ASTM C 475 recommendations
of manufacturer of both gypsum board and joint treatment materials for the application
indicated.

2.6.1 Joint Tape: Perforated, cross laminated, tapered edge shall be of reinforced paper or
special tape with compatible joint compound as recommended by the manufacturer of
gypsum board.

2.6.2 Setting-Type Joint Compounds: Factory-packaged, job-mixed, chemical-hardening powder

products formulated for uses indicated. Use formulation recommended for this purpose that
shall develop greatest bond strength and crack resistance and is compatible with other joint
compounds applied over it.

Ready-mixed, factory mixed product for all-purpose compound formulated for embedding
tape, for first coat overfasteners and finishing compound and shall be compatible with the
tape and the substrate.

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2.7 MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS

General: Provide auxiliary materials for gypsum boards construction which comply with
referenced standards and the recommendations of the manufacturer of the gypsum board.

- Fastening Adhesive for Metal: Special adhesive recommended for laminating gypsum
boards to steel framing.
- Gypsum Board Screws: Steel self-drilling and self-tapping screw specially designed for
the screw application of gypsum board to steel framing and complying with ASTM C 646.
- Acoustical Sealant: Manufacturer's standard nondrying, nonhardening, nonskinning,
nonstaining, gunnable, synthetic rubber sealant recommended for sealing interior concealed
joints to reduce transmission of airborne sound.
- Acoustic Blanket : unless otherwise shown on drawings or acoustic report, use Fiber glass
acoustic blanket to ASTM E 84 Class A with minimum thickness of 50 mm and average
density 30 kg/m³.
- Acoustic Linning: use Tektalan A2 wood wool board From Knauf or approved equivalent with
rock mineral wool insulation, 75 mm thick, to EN 1365-2 / EN 13501-2.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

Furnish concrete inserts, anchors and other devices indicated, to other trades for installation
well in advance of time needed for coordination with other construction.

3.2 STEEL STUD PARTITIONS

3.2.1 Install steel studs in strict accordance with the manufacturer’s printed instructions unless
otherwise noted.
3.2.2 Where metal studs extend to underside of structure above, provide two (2) top runners
nestled together to provide minimum 9.5 mm clearance between top of studs and channel
runners, to avoid transmission of structural loads to studs.
3.2.3 Align and secure channel runners at floor and at underside of structure or suspended
ceiling above, set plumb and true to line vertically and horizontally, according to partition
layout indicated on Drawings. Secure in place with suitable fasteners located 50 mm from
each end and spaced at 600 mm o.c., or suspended ceilings with toggle bolts or molly bolts
spaced 400 mm o.c.
3.2.4 Position and secure steel studs vertically into runner channels at 400 mm on center and not
more than 50 mm from abutting walls, openings and each side of corners.
3.2.5 Supply accessories required to complete the installation including, extensions, reinforcing
channels and anchors.
3.2.6 Provide double studs at each side of openings and at corners. Reinforce at 600 mm o.c.
centers with 600 mm long horizontal reinforcing channels.
3.2.7 Install continuous double studs, on both sides of all door frames extending from floor to
ceiling runner.
3.2.8 Build door frames into stud framing, using anchors furnished with frames. Set true and
plumb and leave ready for hanging of doors and glazing. Join double studs with flat metal
straps at 600 mm o.c.
3.2.9 At all locations where wall-mounted fitment occur, set double 38 mm steel channels joined
with flat metal straps between studs at proper hight for securing of units.
3.2.10 Caulk the perimeter junction of partitions on both sides to walls, floor and underside of
suspended ceilings, structure over and at hollow metal door and screen frames with
acoustical sealant.

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Wire tie furring members to main runners of other structural supports.

3.2.2 Installation Tolerances: Install steel framing components furring member so that fastening
surface and the grid suspension members are level. Do not vary more than 3 mm
measured both lengthwise and transversely between parallel members.

3.3 APPLICATION

3.3.1 Apply boards with screws spaced at 300 mm o.c. at mid panel and at edges, staggered, no
closer than 9.5 mm from edges and ends driven slightly below the surface leaving a shallow
dimple.
3.3.2 Cut all openings with saw leaving square edges.
3.3.3 Loosely butt all joints to be taped and reinforced with fiber mesh reinforcement.
3.3.4 Stagger all end joints and the joints between panels to achieve a maximum of bridging and a
minimum of continued joints. Stagger joints on opposite sides of partitions.
3.3.5 Install boards over insulated walls where shown on Drawings, attached to metal furring or
“T” studs

3.5 FINISHING

3.5.1 Apply joint treatment at board joints (both directions), penetrations, fastener heads, surface
defects and elsewhere as required to prepare work for decoration.

3.5.2 Prefill open joints, rounded or bevelled edges and damaged areas, if any, using setting-type
joint compound.

3.5.3 Apply joint tape at joints between boards.

3.5.4 Finish interior board by applying the following joint compounds in 3 coats (not including
prefill of openings in base), and sand between coats and after last coat:

Embedding and First Coat: Setting-type joint compound

Fill (Second) Coat: Setting-type joint compound
Finish (Third) Coat: Ready-mix drying-type all-purpose or topping compound

3.5.5 Prepare and apply primer to panels, apply primer only to surfaces are clean, dry and
smooth.

3.5.6 Painting after finish coat has dried is specified in Division-9, Section 09 90 00 "Painting".

3.6 PROTECTION

Provide final protection and maintain conditions, in a suitable manner which ensures
gypsum drywall construction being without damage or deterioration at time of substantial
completion.

END OF SECTION

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