Overview
Board encasement gives a flat finish, goes up dry and its thickness is easy to check by eye. It suits columns and beams in offices and corridors and combines well with fire-rated ceilings and walls.
Fire resistance depends on layers, board thickness, framing and joint treatment as tested. Any substitution within the system needs approval from the fire safety designer.
Uses
- 01Encasing steel columns and beams in offices and lobbies
- 02Smoke ducts and service shafts
- 03Fire-rated walls and ceilings
- 04Protection of critical cable trays
Selection and acceptance checks
- Install the tested system (boards, framing, screws, sealant)
- Check layers and staggered joints
- Check sealing at wall and floor penetrations
Reference standards
- EN 13501-1
- BS 476
- EN 13381-4
- QCVN 06:2022/BXD
For reference only. The standards for each project follow its design documents, current Vietnamese codes and the investor’s requirements.
Reference brands
- Knauf KnaufGerman group making plasterboard, drywall and ceiling systems, insulation and ceilings.
- Saint-Gobain Saint-GobainFrench building materials group: Gyproc plasterboard, Isover glass wool, Ecophon ceilings and glass.
Brands are listed for reference; World Steel selects suppliers according to each project’s specification.
Sectors and solutions
Sectors
FDI factories Data centers High-rise buildings Logistics and cold storage
