Fixing and buying guide
Siniat Fire Plasterboard 2400mm x 1200mm x 12.5mm TE (60)
What this product is and who it is for
Siniat Fire Plasterboard is a fire-resistant gypsum plasterboard for interior partition, wall lining and ceiling systems. It is designed for builders, contractors and serious DIY users installing non-loadbearing stud partitions where fire resistance is specified or required by building regulations. The 12.5mm thickness provides a balance between fire performance and practical installation.
- Fire-rated plasterboard to EN 520 Type DF classification
- Achieves 30 minutes fire resistance in single-layer metal stud partition systems
- Suitable for stud partitions, wall linings and ceiling systems
- For non-loadbearing applications only
Sizing and pack contents
Each board measures 2400mm x 1200mm x 12.5mm thick. The standard sheet size is convenient for most partition and wall lining applications. Check your project dimensions carefully to calculate the number of boards required, accounting for waste and cutting around openings such as doors and windows.
- Board dimensions: 2400mm length x 1200mm width x 12.5mm thickness
- Standard sheet format for efficient installation
- Calculate coverage: one board covers 2.88 square metres
- Order additional boards to account for cutting and waste
Compatibility and installation
This plasterboard is designed for use with metal stud framing systems in non-loadbearing partitions. It can be fixed to timber studs, but fire performance ratings are based on metal stud construction. Ensure your stud framework is properly installed and spaced according to the board manufacturer's recommendations and building regulations before fixing the plasterboard.
- Designed for metal stud non-loadbearing partition systems
- Can be used with timber stud framing
- Fire resistance rating applies to specified system configurations
- Studs must be properly spaced and installed before board fixing
- Suitable for use in ceiling systems and wall linings
Pre-installation checks
Before ordering and installing, confirm that fire-rated plasterboard is required by your building regulations or project specification. Verify your stud framework is complete, level and properly spaced. Check that you have the correct fixings (typically drywall screws for metal studs or nails for timber) and any additional materials such as joint tape and filler if you plan to finish the surface. Ensure the installation environment is dry and at normal temperature.
- Confirm fire-rated board is required by building regulations
- Check stud framework is installed, level and correctly spaced
- Gather appropriate fixings before starting installation
- Ensure dry working conditions
- Plan for joint finishing materials if required