TheWhiteBook HomeSpec Residential Specification Guide British Gypsum Foreword British Gypsum is working collaboratively with housebuilders and developers to identify and develop residential products and services that will leave a legacy of sustainable, comfortable living environments. HomeSpec brings together a range of systems developed to provide housebuilders, architects and specifiers with internal lining solutions to meet the demands and requirements for modern homes. In this sixth edition of the Residential Sector Guide, we have a new improved layout with updated information on national Building Regulations within England, Scotland and Wales and important information on how we can continue to support your business. New to this edition is a range of new products and technologies as shown on page 2, we have also included details and information on our full range of Thistle plasters, and a new system selector guide showing the performance levels of each of our systems. Our SpecSure® lifetime system warranty has been extensively tested and proven for use against the increasingly complex range of existing and new regulatory requirements facing the new build residential sector today. We are proud to offer housebuilders and developers a unique premium package of products and services, unmatched in the house building industry, including: – Technical design support – Supervisory training of drylining trades – Site manager literature – Plasterboard recycling service – Our ‘Making Your House a Home’ guide, for your customers Email: [email protected] british-gypsum.com 1 Contents Page No. 01. Introduction 03 02. Sustainable residential development 07 03. External fabric 15 04. Separating walls 51 05. Separating floors 105 06. Flanking details 135 07. Creating perfect living spaces 171 Internal walls 174 Internal floors 202 Acoustic ceilings 216 Finishing advice 230 Supporting your customers 234 New products and technologies ACTIVair Gyproc ThermaLine PIR Glasroc H TILEBACKER Gyproc Habito ACTIVair technology makes The latest addition to Designed for wet areas, Gyproc Habito is the latest the air up to 70% cleaner. the Gyproc ThermaLine Glasroc H TILEBACKER is now addition to the Gyproc Now available in a selection range, a cost effective available in both 6mm and performance board range. of our plasterboards and superior thermal solution 12mm boards. Designed for use in new acoustic ceilings ranges. performance board. homes as part of Lifestyle Wall, Gyproc Habito provides enhanced impact resistance and for the first time, fixing capability. 2 01 Introduction Introduction From a simple home extension to a major O1housing development – every project is important to us. 3 01 Introduction Introduction When you work with us you can be assured of a great commitment to quality and service. Within this section you will discover more about us and our SpecSure® lifetime system warranty giving you total peace of mind, for you and your customers. 4 01 Introduction Who we are For nearly a century, we’ve led the market in high performance building linings – providing plastering, plasterboard, drylining and ceiling solutions that have shaped the modern home interior. We’ve worked with legislators and industry leaders to improve standards of fire safety, noise protection and comfort. We’ve developed simple yet effective lining solutions that meet the changing needs of the industry, whilst adding value for both the housebuilder and homeowner. We are constantly looking at future needs and are already developing a new generation of plasters and plasterboards that will change the way linings are perceived. We care passionately about our products and systems. We care about the people who specify and install them, and we go out of our way to develop new ideas that will improve the lifestyle of homeowners and their families, now and for generations to come. From a simple home extension to a major housing development – every project is important to us. We’re proud to be the industry leader. We’ve built a business with five major UK manufacturing sites; five training centres; research, development and testing facilities that rank amongst the best in Europe; a technical support infrastructure that leads the industry and a network of 3,500 stockists to ensure national product availability. What’s more, we’re part of Saint-Gobain, a global operation serving customers in more than 50 countries. Email: [email protected] british-gypsum.com 5 01 Who we are (cont’d) Introduction Our promise Solutions that will last a lifetime Our plaster and drylining solutions have generations of experience and technical know-how built-in. We use only the highest quality components, developed and tested to work together to deliver specified performance. That’s why we guarantee our systems with a unique SpecSure® lifetime system warranty. SpecSure® is more than simply a performance warranty – it means the British Gypsum systems you specify: Our components – Have a guaranteed lifetime performance – Plasters with world-leading quality, consistency and performance – Have the technical expertise and experience of the UK’s leading interior lining specialist behind them – Plasterboards that have led the market for generations – Have been tested in UKAS-accredited fire, acoustic and structural test laboratories – Metal fixing systems that provide unique high strength and are easy and quick to install – Have been site tested to demonstrate installation integrity and simplicity – Specialist boards with extra performance for key areas like fire and impact resistance – Will be supported at every stage of the project by the UK’s leading on and off-site technical support personnel – Ceiling products for eye-catching design and stunning performance – Will perform to published parameters throughout the life of each system – Will be repaired or replaced by British Gypsum in the unlikely event of system failure attributed to unsatisfactory product / system performance Total peace and mind for you - and your homebuyers! 6 Technical Advice Centre Tel: 0115 945 6123 02 Sustainable residential development Sustainable residential O2development Working with housebuilders to leave a legacy of sustainable, comfortable living environments for future generations. 7 02 Sustainable residential development Responsible sourcing and sustainable solutions are at the heart of everything we do. Discover how we support sustainable residential development, plus read more about how our supply chain plays an integral part in our responsible sourcing strategy. You will also find an overview of the Code for Sustainable Homes and details of our Plasterboard Recycling Service, for an end-to-end recycling solution. development Sustainable residential 8 02 Sustainable residential development Sustainable residential development The Government has recognised the key role of new homes to both the UK economy and the fight against global warming. New homes are essential to house a growing population. They bring new jobs, stimulate the manufacturing sector and get cash flowing. To meet our environmental obligations under the Climate Change Act, however, we must continually strive to improve the design and energy efficiency of the homes we build. These two factors have been responsible for a dramatic change in our attitude to housebuilding over the past decade or so. By working together, housebuilders and manufacturers have raised performance levels and build standards, introduced innovative methods of construction and developed exciting new product and system solutions that are driving us towards our sustainability goals. Today’s new homebuyers are the beneficiaries. Their homes are warmer, more comfortable and more economical to heat. Families are safer, healthier and as a result have become more discerning in their choice of home design and features. As a business, we will continue to build on our success to date. By working together with local communities, Government and all elements of the supply chain we will develop solutions that leave a legacy of sustainable, comfortable living environments for future generations. Email: [email protected] british-gypsum.com 9 02 development Sustainable residential 10 Technical Advice Centre Tel: 0115 945 6123 02 Sustainable solutions We ensure that our solutions don’t just meet your needs today – they meet all of our needs for tomorrow. Sustainability is a challenge we embrace. It enables us to balance our responsibilities not only to housebuilders Sustainable residential and homeowners but to all of our customers, suppliers, employees and the communities in which we work and live. development The way we manage our business, care for our employees and improve the quality of life for homeowners is as important to our future as is the way in which we care for the environment. Social Our people are our business. We ensure a safe, healthy workplace, give them respect and nurture their talents to take our business forward. We train for leadership and build employee knowledge through a ten-stage Technical Development Programme at our Saint-Gobain Technical Academy. Economic We ensure we are economically strong and work closely with our supply chain. We source materials responsibly and sustainably, and work hard to drive knowledge such as Health and Safety and responsible business management throughout the supply chain. Our Responsible Sourcing Strategy means our plasters, metal, cove and UK manufactured plasterboards qualify for extra credits in leading