Drywall Partition System Framing and Installation

What is Drywall Partition and its uses?

Drywall partition wall also known as a “partition wall” is an interior wall constructed using fibre cement boards to divide a large space into separate rooms, areas or compartments within a building.  These walls are commonly used in both permanent and temporary constructions.

House | Building and temporary construction | Warehouse | Industrial | Modular houses | Prefab House |  Hospitals etc

Framing for Drywall Partition

• Light gauge metal framework, which is the backbone of the wall and imparts it strength. The framework primarily consists of top and bottom U tracks and a vertical C stud, placed at a maximum of 610mm c/c
• Fix the ‘U’ profiles as horizontal runners onto vertical studs at sill/lintel level, around other openings shown as per architectural drawings. In case the partition’s height is more than 2400 mm, fix the ‘U’ profile as a horizontal runner onto the vertical studs @ 1200 mm c/c. Extra studs to be provided where the 600 mm spacing is disturbed

Rockwool Insulation

• Upon completion of framing work. Install rock wool with 50mm thick, cut in accordance with the allowable space of each vertical and horizontal frames. Seal gaps or joints between insulation pieces with Rockwool\’s recommended sealing tape or another appropriate sealant. This helps maintain the integrity of the insulation barrier.

Fix EcoPro Board on Structure

• Fix the ECOPRO on both sides of the studs and channel section with 25 mm self-embedding type ECOPRO Board fibre cement screws in a staggered fashion For thermal and acoustic insulation, fill the infill space with the thermal/acoustic insulation material preferably in chicken wire mesh of approved thickness and density.
• For final finishing, EcoPro Board can be painted, polished or laminated

Screwing Process

• Screws should be placed at no more than 300 mm c/c spacing and not less than 15 mm from the edges and 50mm from the corners.
• Installation of the screws should be done in a spiral manner. You apply the centre screw first and then continue in a spiral manner. If you are using a smaller board where there is no center screw you should start with a screw near the middle of the sheet. You must pre-drill holes in the material before attaching the screws.
• Do not overtight the screw, over tightening screws will restrict the movement of the panels, which will crack the panels.
• The head of the screws should not penetrate the panel. This will cause damage
• Screws should be placed at no more than 300 mm c/c spacing and not less than 15 mm from the edges and 50mm from the corners. 
• Installation of the screws should be done in a spiral manner. You apply the centre screw first and then continue in a spiral manner. If you are using a smaller board where there is no center screw you should start with a screw near the middle of the sheet. You must pre-drill holes in the material before attaching the screws.
• Do not overtight the screw, over tightening screws will restrict the movement of the panels, which will crack the panels.
• The head of the screws should not penetrate the panel. This will cause damage