fix and finishing

fix and finishingFermacell Boards are fitted and finished slightly differently to traditional plasterboard; thus speeding up the installation time by reducing drying out times and providing a more user friendly finishing system with our FST (Fine Surface Treatment).

Board fitting

Fermacell Boards are cut and fitted in a similar way to plasterboard eliminating the need for specialist tools and skills.

Board joint reinforcement

The use of Fermacell Joint filler or Jointstik provides quicker and more simple application versus traditional Dry lining methods; with Jointstik a stronger joint can be achieved without the need for further reinforcement.

Surface finish

With Fermacell’s FST (Fine Surface Treatment) a skim plaster type finish can be achieved in a fraction of the time without the need of specialist skills; allowing the experienced tradesman, self builder or DIY enthusiast to achieve a flawless finish alike.

 

The screw retention capabilities of Fermacell allows most fixtures to be fitted directly to the board (see table below).

  LOAD-CARRYING CAPACITY OF FERMACELL WALLS
Fermacell Gypsum Fibreboards (thickness) (1) Loadbearing strength in kg (2)
  Picture hooks fixed by nails Screw with cont. thread 5 mm dia. (3) Toggle Bolt / Cavity Fixing (4)
  01 01 01 01 01
10 mm 15 25 35 20 40
12.5mm 17 27 37 30 50
12.5 + 10mm 20 30 40 35 60
15mm 18 28 38 30 55
18mm 20 30 40 35 60

 

(1) Maximum stud centres = 50 x board thickness. N.B. Where fixings are less than 500 mm apart, reduce the load per fixing by 50%. If a stud support separates the fixings, then use the full loadbearing strength shown above.

(2) Safety factor: 2 (Static load with relative humidity of up to 85%).

(3) Depth of cupboard or shelves: max. 350 mm.

(4) Standard toggle bolt with > 4 mm dia. screw. (The toggle bolt manufacturer’s instruction should be followed.)
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