98 mm thick metal framed, non-load bearing partitions with two layers of Hilux Calcium Silicate boards on either side of G.I. frame and 50mm thick ceramic wool placed in the cavity can achieve Two Hours fire resistance.
| System Thickness | 98 mm |
| Fire Resistance | Two Hours |
| Sound Insulation | 48 dB |
| Maximum Height | 4200 mm |
Frame work and board fixing is done as described in double layer partition chapter.
Hilux board joints of outer layer are filled and finished with specially formulated jointing compound and 48mm wide Self-adhesive fiber mesh tape to get seamless finish.
Rockwool 50mm thick and 64kg/m3 density is placed in the cavity after completing board fixing on one side of the partition.
| Hilux Board | 2440 x 1220 mm 8/10/12 mm Thick |
Two boards on each side of Studs |
| Hilux Floor / Ceiling Channel |
(50 x 32 x 32) mm | Top and bottom perimeter of the partition |
| Hilux Stud | (48 x 34 x 36) mm | Vertically at 610 mm c/c |
| Hilux Bracing member / Flat Strap |
45 x 15 x 15 x 0.9 mm / 75 x 0.9 mm |
At horizontal board joint |
| Hilux Screws (Phillips head) |
25 and 35 mm long, self-drilling with under head cutter |
12 mm from the edge and 40 mm from the corner of the board at 200 mm c/c |
| Insulation | Rock Wool - 50 mm x 64 kg/m³ |
Placed in the cavity |