Gypsum Shaftliner Panels are special performance panels manufactured with a thick, noncombustible Type X core wrapped in either heavy-duty paper facers or sturdy fiberglass mats. Gypsum Shaftliner Panels are produced 1” (25.4 mm) thick by 24” (610 mm) wide and 8′ (2440 mm) to 12′ (3660 mm) in length.
How is a shaft wall constructed?
USG Shaft Wall Systems are non-load-bearing gypsum wall partition assemblies constructed from outside the shaft at each floor. Shafts are enclosed early in construction, and the walls are finished later, along with interior partitions.
What is a shaft liner wall?
shaftliner is a 25mm fire resistant plasterboard made with a gypsum core with recycled blue liner paper. shaftliner has been designed for elevator systems and other shafts and ducts in multi-level constructions. shaftliner is also used in the interhome System to provide fire and acoustic separation.
What is the fire rating of shaft liner?
2-Hour
2-Hour Fire Rating *Joint compound applied uniformly to both surfaces of 1”x 24” (25.4 mm x 610 mm) DensGlass® Shaftliner or ToughRock® Shaftliner gypsum panels with a notched spreader 1/4” x 1/4” (6.35 mm x 6.35 mm) spaced 1” (25.4 mm) o.c.
How much does shaft liner cost?
1″ x 2′ x 12′ Shaft Liner American Gypsum Board: $18.00 each / $16.00 each (bulk rate of 48 boards or more). Pricing does not include tax.
How much does shaft liner weight?
Product Data: Thickness: 1″ (25.4 mm) Width: 2′ (610 mm) Standard Lengths: 8′ (2440 mm), 10′ (3050 mm) and 12′ (3660 mm) Edges: Double beveled Packaging: Per piece Weight: 4.0 psf (19.5 kg/m2) For detailed Technical Data, please see the Product Data and Submittal Sheet.
What is a shaft wall assembly?
Shaftwall systems are interior nonload-bearing fire rated wall assemblies that provide critical, life safety, fire-resistant protection for elevator shafts, stairwells, vertical chases and mechanical enclosures. Shaftwalls in elevators and stairwells are one of the most important wall assemblies in a building.
How thick is a shaft wall?
The system is designed to use with 1” gypsum board. MBA’s shaftwall is available in 2-1/2”, 4”, or 6” sizes. Shaftwall is available in 18 and 33 mil thicknesses (25-20ga.).
What is 2 hour fire rated wall?
Double the number of Type X sheets on the wall for a simple system installed over fire-resistant fiberglass insulation; each sheet of 5/8-inch Type X drywall is rated to resist fire for one hour, so two layers will produce a two-hour firewall. Put two sheets together on one side or use one sheet on each side of a wall.
What is a CH stud?
Steeler Shaftwall Studs (also known as C-H Studs) can be easily combined with J Track to craft economical yet tough shaftwall systems. With a fire rating of up to 2 hours, Steeler C-H Studs are UL certified for Fire Resistance Rating, meaning peace-of-mind for designers and elevated safety for occupants.
Can shaft wall be load bearing?
USG Shaft Wall Systems are non-load bearing gypsum wall partition assemblies constructed from outside the shaft at each floor.
Can you paint shaft liner?
It is covered with an aqua, water-repellent paper facing on the front, back and long edges. Normal applications do not require finishing treatments, but the aqua surface will accommodate painting or other finishes after proper surface preparation.
Shaft Liner panels are used in conjunction with other American Gypsum products and metal framing members for Shaftwall and Area Separation Wall systems. Lightweight non-load bearing gypsum Shaftwall systems have replaced traditional masonry for interior vertical enclosures including stairwells, elevator enclosures and mechanical chases.
Shaft Liner panels consist of a fire-resistant type X gypsum core that is encased in a moisture resistant, 100% recycled green face and back paper. The face paper is folded around the long edges to reinforce and protect the core. The panels feature a double beveled edge for ease of installation, with the ends being square-cut and finished smooth.
What is a shaft wall?
Shaft wall is a product designed to provide a method of constructing mechanical, electrical or other types of shafts out of thick gypsum based panels and specially designed steel studs.
