Boral Dstud

Boral Plasterboard 309C
Issue
BORAL PLASTERBOARD
December 1998
Boral Australian Gypsum Limited (A.C.N. 004 231 976)
BORAL
PLASTERBOARD
for a professional finish
D-Stud
Wall Systems
BORAL
PLASTERBOARD
D-Stud
Contents, Introduction
Table of contents
Introduction
Introduction
2
Description
3
Attributes
4
High Wall D-Stud Applications
5
Low Rise D-Stud Applications
6
Low Rise System Selector
7-8
High Wall System Selector
9
Standards & Testing
10
Low Rise D-Stud Installation
11-13
High Wall D-Stud Installation
14-16
General Installation
17-20
Some Typical Application Details
21-23
Specification Low Rise D-Stud System
24
Specification High Wall D-Stud System
25
Materials
26-27
Guarantee,Technical Desk,
Sales offices
28 (back page)
The Boral Plasterboard D-Stud System is a

steel wall framing system that is particularly
suited to acoustically sensitive applications,
providing enhanced acoustic performance in
staggered stud party walls. It is designed to
provide additional stability to non-load
bearing walls up to 13.4 metres in height.
The D-Stud Wall System overcomes many of
the torsion and rigidity problems of C Studs
and can be applied to single-sided systems
without the need for nogging or bridging
between the studs. The system has been
successfully installed at Highpoint Cinemas,
Melbourne.
The D-Stud Wall System is the subject of
patent and registered design applications
and should only be used with Boral
Plasterboard unless express written
permission is given by Boral Australian
Gypsum Limited.
This Technical Manual details use of the
D-Stud Wall System in various applications
requiring non-load bearing single-sided walls
or walls of more than 3.6 metres in height.
10 metre high walls no problem with D-Stud.

Hoyts Highpoint Cinema
Complex, Melbourne.
D-Stud non load-bearing wall systems
D-Stud
Description
Description
Boral Plasterboards patented D-Stud Wall
System consists of two wall types:
The Low Rise D-Stud Wall System uses
rollformed top-hat sections as studs and is
particularly suited to wall heights up to
6.6 metres, typically used in multi-residential
construction.
The High Wall System comprises two Zed
Purlins laminated together to form a hat-shape
stud section and is suited to applications up to
13.4 metres, particularly cinema walls where
excellent acoustic performance is also required.
A D-Clip is used when installing the top-hat
D-Studs to the top track from floor level. Single or
multiple layers of Boral Plasterboard sheets are
then screw fixed to steel framing with bugle
headed, drill point gypsum screws.
Party walls in apartment construction

is an ideal use of D-Stud.
Acoustically the D-Stud System complies with

the impact noise isolation requirements of the
Building Code of Australia and using the
appropriate cavity absorber can meet a range of
acoustic performance standards, including
STC55 sound transmission loss in low rise walls
and STC72 in high wall systems. The D-Stud
System also meets the acoustic criteria for high
cinema walls recommended by Watson Moss
Growcott (WMG) acoustic consultants in their
Cinema Design/Construction, Noise Control
Requirements Report.
Lightweight and easily erected, the D-Stud
System allows extended stud spacing, optional
use of top and bottom tracks and the absence of
nogging and strapping. With simple connections
and fewer materials required, the D-Stud System
is more economical in installation time and cost
than alternative drywall systems. Due to the use
of the top-hat type section, the D-Stud System
is more stable than a C section stud lined on one
side. It can accommodate additional wall heights
and pressures without the need for bridging,
noggings or additional structural columns or girt
members. The D-Stud provides uncompromised
acoustic performance due to the elimination of
noise transmission through bridging.
Low Rise D-Stud Wall System. Detail at wall head.
The D-Stud System is able to achieve fire

resistant ratings from 30 minutes to 2 hours.
Low Rise D-Stud Wall System. Detail at wall base.
D-Stud
Attributes
Sound isolation
Limitations
The acoustic performance of the D-Stud Wall System can

be tailored to design requirements by varying
plasterboard layers and thicknesses and acoustic
insulation. The staggered stud format of the wall provides
impact sound isolation where required by the Building
Code of Australia.
The D-Stud Wall System has been tested up to STC55 in

Low Rise Walls and up to STC72 in High Wall Systems
(also satisfying the low frequency performance criteria for
cinema construction).
Non-axial load bearing

In general, stud spacing for low rise walls is 600mm
and 1200mm for high walls, depending on board
configuration.
All maximum spans, limiting structural heights, limiting
heights in fire and acoustic capacity tests have been
performed using Boral Standard Core Plasterboard,
Firestop or Wet Area Firestop constructed to standard
or fire rated D-Stud wall details. Performance results
cannot be assumed with the use of other materials.
Economical
Limiting heights
With fewer materials and contractors (the drywall

contractor can complete most of the construction), the
D-Stud System is rapid and easy to build on site, meaning
faster construction and substantial cost savings.
Limiting heights for non load-bearing Low Rise and High

Wall D-Stud Systems (as detailed in the System Selector
section of this manual) are the lesser of maximum fire
heights and structural heights for a given wall
configuration. These limiting heights meet the design
criteria of structural testing for lightweight construction as
detailed in Section C1.8 of the Building Code of Australia.
Limiting heights in fire were derived from a full scale test
conducted by CSIRO, Division of Building, Construction
and Engineering. The maximum fire heights listed assume
50Pa pressure. Where greater pressures and fire loadings
are likely, please consult Boral Plasterboard.
Lightweight
Lighter than other systems, the D-Stud System requires
less foundation size and storage space and related costs.
Fire resistance
The D-Stud System is capable of up to 2 hours fire
resistance. The system can be constructed to achieve fire
resistance ratings to meet various design requirements.
Structural stability
Limiting structural heights have been obtained by full

scale tests at VIPAC laboratories in Melbourne and the
NATA registered laboratories of Boral Plasterboard at Port
Melbourne, and have been certified by Taylor Thomson
Whitting Pty Ltd.
The D-Stud System can provide walls up to 13.4 metres in

height without strapping or nogging, that are extremely
stable and capable of withstanding design pressures
without rotation or torsional buckling.
Converting existing buildings to

apartments - easy with D-Stud.
Surry Hills, NSW.
D-Stud
High Wall Applications
Why D-Stud?
The superior acoustic performance of the

D-Stud wall enables it to be applied in many
areas where a high acoustic rating (Sound
Transmission Loss Coefficient) is required.
As well as achieving wall heights up to

13.4 metres, the D-Stud wall minimises noise
transfer and is capable of an STC 72
acoustic rating. It also satisfies the low
frequency performance criteria required for
cinemas.
For example inter-tenancy walls in multiresidential or hotel / motel development,

cinema walls, commercial construction and
exterior or shaft walls in all of the former.
1. Built as a separating wall between the

Interactive entertainment area and the
cinemas, the D-Stud wall will provide
excellent acoustic isolation from the
transmission of noise from one area
to another.
2. The D-Stud High Wall System enables
the construction of very high cinema
walls with superior acoustic
performance to accommodate the latest
in cinema screen design and sound
technology.
department store
The structural stability of the D-Stud wall

makes it particularly suitable for use in
shopping centre foyers and atriums and in
residential conversions of warehouses and
other high-wall buildings.
Structural and acoustic performance
combined, the D-Stud is the obvious steel
stud wall system for construction of
auditoriums, theatres and sporting stadiums.
shops
entry
shops
shops
food court
interactive
entertainment
stage
shops
Typical Shopping Centre

Complex
cinema 4
The ideal combination of fire and acoustic

performance and achievable wall height is
demonstrated by use of the D-Stud in cinema
wall construction.
cinema 5
cinema 3
cinema 6
cinema 2
cinema 7
cinema 1
cinema 8
entry
5
supermarket
supermarket
shops
cinema foyer
entry
Typical Shopping Centre Plan

4. D-Stud partition walls in the

supermarket will separate storage and
cool rooms from the remainder of the
store, minimising noise from freezers or
packing machinery.
5. An open foyer or atrium feature at the
entrance to the shopping centre is
easily obtained using the D-Stud High
Wall System.
department store
The D-Stud Wall System can be extensively

and usefully applied to shopping centre
developments.
Walls over 3.6 metres in height can be
constructed within the atrium or foyer, and as
exterior walls. Walls with a high acoustic and
fire rating are possible around plant rooms
and cold and storage rooms.
3. Retail tenancies with specific noise

control requirements, for example a
music/video store, will benefit from a DStud inter-tenancy wall.
rest rms
Trim line
D-Stud provides many design and

construction advantages to a variety of typical
building projects.
D-Stud Applications Shopping Centre Complex
Low Rise Applications
D-Stud
Typical Multi-Residential
Development
D-Stud has many advantages for multiresidential construction.

living
bed
living
bed
living
bed
living
bed
bed
living
bed
living
bed
bed
living
bed
living
bed
living
bed
living
living
carpark
carpark
1. D-Stud is especially suited to non-load

bearing inter-tenancy walls. With its
excellent impact noise isolation
performance, the D-Stud wall will keep
adjacent apartments and habitable rooms
quiet while keeping the wall width to a
minimum.
2
4
bed
2. Used as a party wall, D-Stud will minimise

noise from the living room penetrating
the bedrooms and meet the required fire
rating for multi-residential construction.
bed
carpark
carpark
3. Use of the D-Stud in the services shaft

will not only enable increased wall height
and meet the fire-rating requirement, but
also minimise the transmission of noise
from the shaft to tenancies.
Typical Multi-Residential Section

balcony
balcony
bed 1
bed 1
bed 2
ldy
wir
wir
ldy
dining
living
balcony
wir
ldy
bath
wc
lifts/
services
bath
wc
bath
wc
bed 1
balc.
kit
wc
entry
bath wc
bath
kit
wc
bath
entry
kit
bed 2
ldy
wir
bed 1
dining
balcony
balcony
bed 3
wir
living
dining balc.
living
ldy
balcony
wir
bed 1
ldy
bed 3
wc
bath
wc
kit
bed 2
living
dining
kit
bath
bed 1
balcony
ldy
wir
dining
living
wir
bed 1
ldy
Typical Multi-Residential Plan

bed 3
kit
wc
entry
wc bath
bath
kit
wc
bath
entry
kit
bed 2
bed 3
balcony
balcony
balcony
stair
balcony
stair
living
dining
ldy
wir
wir
ldy
bed 2
bed 1
balc.
dining
bed 2
bed 1
kit
wir
ldy
dining
kit
bed 1
balc.
bed 3
living
dining
entry
balcony
entry
balcony
bed 1
kit stair
entry
bed 3
living
dining
living
entry
balcony
entry
balcony
bed 3
entry
bed 3
living
entry
balc.
Trim line
bed
living
balc.
D-Stud is also useful in new hotel

construction. The Staggered D-Stud
System (DSS) used in separating walls
between rooms and corridors fulfills the
required acoustic and fire ratings, while
again keeping the wall width to a
minimum.
living
living
The use of the D-Stud assists in reducing

wall widths, allowing maximum living
space within each unit while still achieving
the required acoustic and fire ratings.
Older residential building conversions/

refurbishments with high ceilings are
easily constructed using the D-Stud Wall
System. They are achieved without
nogging or bridging between the studs,
increased stud spacings, simple
connections and less plasterboard screws.
bed
stair well
living
services shaft
D-Stud enables high acoustic and fire

ratings to be achieved in construction of
inter-tenancy walls when installed in
accordance with the instructions detailed
in this manual.
Usual limitations to layout of habitable and

non-habitable areas are also overcome
due to the superior acoustic performance
of the D-Stud wall. Living areas can now
adjoin amenities areas or similar, as the
minimum STC50 (with impact resistance)
requirement between habitable and nonhabitable areas is easily achieved using
the D-Stud wall.
D-Stud Applications
Multi-Residential
Development
dining
living
balcony
bed 2
4. Application of the D-Stud in the stairwell

will enable greater wall heights to be
reached, meet the required fire rating and
minimise any impact noise transferred
from the stairwell to tenancy bedrooms
or other habitable areas.
5. In hotels, use of the D-Stud Wall System
will reduce sound transmission in areas
such as walls dividing corridors and
tenancies, plant rooms and storage rooms.
(Staff may be moving equipment in and
out and disturbing guestrooms and
conference areas.)
6. D-Stud simplifies building conversions
involving high interior walls such as old
warehouses; spanning greater heights
while providing the necessary fire
resistance rating and superior acoustic
performance.
D-Stud

Fire-Rating
DSS1
1 Hour
FRL -/60/60
(Test Ref.)
CSIRO Opinion:
FCO-1485
Width
D-Stud staggered
wall system
Stud + 24mm Min
Description and Physical Data

System No.
1 x 16mm Firestop
24mm
Acoustic
Performance
Staggered D-Stud partition with

1 layer of 16mm Boral
Plasterboard Firestop or Wet Area
Firestop each side of 61 or 64mm
staggered D-Studs @ 600mm
centres in 92mm top & bottom
tracks.
STC 47
& impact
Configuration
shown with min.
50mm thick
polyester or
glass wool
insulation.

tracks.
STC 50
& impact
Configuration
shown with min.
75mm thick 30kg/
m 3 polyester or
glass wool
insulation.

Firestop each side and 1
additional layer of 13mm Boral
Plasterboard Standard Core to one
side of 61 or 64mm staggered DStuds @ 600mm centres in 92mm
top & bottom tracks.
STC 45
& impact
Configuration
shown with no
insulation.
1 x 16mm Firestop
D-Stud staggered
wall system
1 Hour
FRL -/60/60
(Test Ref.)
CSIRO Opinion:
FCO-1485
Width
DSS1
Stud + 24mm Min
Non
load-bearing
1 x 16mm Firestop
24mm
1 x 16mm Firestop
D-Stud staggered
wall system
11/ 2 Hour
FRL -/90/90
(Test Ref.)
Width
DSS2
CSIRO Opinion:
FCO-1485
Non
load-bearing
Stud + 24mm Min
Non
load-bearing
1 x 16mm Firestop
24mm
1 x 16mm Firestop
1 x 13mm Standard Core
Limiting Height mm (max)

@ 0.25kPa @ 600mm centres
Board configuration
1x13 / 1x16
1x16 / 1x16
Note:Stud size
BMT mm
3280
3560
3310
3590
61DS75
61DS100
3360
3750
4000
3380
3760
4010
64DS75
64DS100
64DS120
4790r
5300r
5650r
4850
5350r
5680r
96DS75
96DS100
96DS120
6100r
6580r
6140r
6600r
120DS70
120DS90
Deflection limit is span / 240 to a maximum of 30mm

Wall heights tabled are not for axial loads but include self
weight and lateral pressures stated.
Shelf loading is not permitted on the above tabulated
maximum wall heights. Refer Boral Plasterboard for
maximum heights with these loadings.
The maximum spans tabulated are based on testing
performed using Boral Firestop Plasterboard manufactured
by Boral Australian Gypsum Ltd.
Minimum yield stress of steel sections to be 450Mpa.
Construction to be as detailed in this manual.
Head track reaction capacity:Plasterboard
1x13 1x16 2x16 or more
Capacity (kN)
0.35
0.38
0.73
Heights marked "r" exceed these reaction capacities and
should be referred to Boral Plasterboard for appropriate
detailing and approval.
Deflection heads to be designed and used as required.
Limiting heights indicated are calculated structural heights,
which is the lesser of the tested fire heights. If fire heights
are required, please refer to Boral Plasterboard.
D-Stud

Fire-Rating
DSS3
11 /2 Hour
D-Stud staggered
wall system
(Test Ref.)
CSIRO Opinion:
FCO-1485
Width
FRL -/90/90
Stud + 24mm Min

System No.
2 x 13mm Firestop
24mm

2 layers of 13mm Boral
tracks.
2 x 13mm Firestop
DSS2
11 /2 Hour
D-Stud staggered
wall system
(Test Ref.)
CSIRO Opinion:
FCO-1485
Width
FRL -/90/90
Non
load-bearing
2 Hour
FRL -/120/120
(Test Ref.)
CSIRO Opinion:
FCO-1485
24mm
2 x 16mm Firestop
Width
D-Stud staggered
wall system
1 x 16mm Firestop
1 x 16mm Firestop
1 x 13mm Standard Core
Stud + 24mm Min
DSS5
Stud + 24mm Min
Non
load-bearing
24mm

2 layers of 16mm Boral
staggered D-Studs
@ 600mm centres in 92mm top &
bottom tracks.
2 x 16mm Firestop
@ 0.25kPa @ 600mm centres

Board configuration
2x13 / 2x13
2x16 / 2x16
STC 50
& impact
Configuration
shown with no
insulation.
STC 56
& impact
Configuration
shown with min.
50mm thick
14kg/m3 polyester
or min 10kg/m 3
glass wool
insulation.
STC 55
Staggered D-Stud partition with 1
& impact
layer of 16mm Boral Plasterboard
Configuration
Firestop or Wet Area Firestop
shown with
each side and 1 additional layer of
13mm Boral Plasterboard Standard min. 50mm thick
Core to one side of 61 or 64mm
14kg/m3 polyester
or min 10kg/m 3
glass wool
insulation.
tracks.
Non
load-bearing
Acoustic
Performance
STC 50
& impact
Configuration
shown with no
insulation.
STC 57
& impact
Configuration
shown with
min. 50mm thick
14kg/m3 polyester
or min 10kg/m 3
glass wool
insulation.
Note:Stud size
BMT mm
3310
3590
3650
3870
61DS75
61DS100
3380
3760
4010
3690
4000
4200
64DS75
64DS100
64DS120
4850
5350r
5680r
4850
5350
5680
96DS75
96DS100
96DS120
6140r
6600r
6140
6600
120DS70
120DS90

Minimum yield stress of steel sections to be 450Mpa.
Head track reaction capacity:Plasterboard
1x13 1x16 2x16 or more
Capacity (kN)
0.35
0.38
0.73
Heights marked " r" exceed these reaction capacities and
should be referred to Boral Plasterboard for appropriate
detailing and approval.
Limiting heights indicated are calculated structural heights,
which is the lesser of the tested fire heights. If fire heights
are required, please refer to Boral Plasterboard.
D-Stud
High Wall System Selector

System No.
Fire-Rating
DSS6
2 Hours
D-Stud staggered
wall system
4 x 16mm Firestop
Staggered D-Stud (2 Zed

purlins) partition with 4 layers of
16 mm Boral Plasterboard
Firestop or Wet Area Firestop
each side of 150, 200 or 250 mm
staggered D-Studs (2 Zed
purlins). See Limiting Height
table below for stud centres.
FRL
-/120/120
(Test Ref.)
CSIRO Opinion:
FCO-1497
Non
load-bearing
Acoustic
Performance
STC 72
& impact
Configuration
shown with min.
150mm thick
10kg/m3 glass
wool or 14kg/m3
polyester
insulation.
With 370mm
cavity width.
4 x 16mm Firestop

@ 0.25kPa
900mm ctrs 1000mm ctrs 1200mm ctrs
Stud size
BMT mm
8 500
9 000
9 500
8 300
8 800
9 300
8 000
8 400
8 900
2/ Z150 12
2/ Z150 15
2/ Z150 19
11 000
11 700
10 700
11 400
10 200
10 900
2/ Z200 15
2/ Z200 19
13 400
13 000
12 500
2/ Z250 19
Note:

Minimum yield stress of steel sections to be 450MPa.
Limiting heights indicated are calculated structural heights.
High Wall D-Stud System Easily installed
Excellent acoustics
Economical
Fire rated
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D-Stud
Standards & Testing
Standards & testing

Boral Plasterboard is manufactured to the
requirements of Australian Standard AS 2588-1983 Gypsum Plasterboard. It must be installed in
accordance with the requirements of Australian
Standard AS/NZS 2589.1:1997 - Gypsum linings in
residential and light commercial construction Application and Finishing. Structural, fire and acoustic
certification of this system applies only where the
plasterboard used is manufactured by Boral Australian
Gypsum Limited.
Structural testing was carried out at the NATA
registered laboratories of Boral Plasterboard at Port
Melbourne and VIPAC laboratories in Port Melbourne.
Taylor Thomson Whitting carried out the structural
appraisal of the system.
Acoustic testing was carried out at the acoustic
laboratories of CSIRO, RMIT and the National
Acoustic Laboratories in Sydney. Graeme E. Harding
and Associates Pty Ltd carried out acoustic variation
appraisals.
Shelf load test in progress, supporting 200kg load.

Extensive testing has been carried out on the safe shelf
loading capacity of the D-Stud System.
Refer to Boral Plasterboard for further details.
Fire testing and assessment has been carried out by

CSIRO, Division of Building, Construction and
Engineering to Australian Standard AS 1530, Part 41997 and British Standard BS 476, Part 20.
Cinema Wall Acoustic Performance Table

Octave Band Centre Frequency, (Hz)
Test Description
STC
63
125
250
500
1000
2000
4000
4 layers 16mm Firestop

each side of D-Studs with
1
cavity insulation .
46
55
61
66
74
79
89
72
3 layers one side, 4 layers

16mm Firestop other side
of D-Studs with cavity
1
insulation .
42
55
62
66
75
77
83
72
Target Noise Reduction2,dB
35
42
55
65
70
75
75
Notes:
1. The wall cavity was maintained at 370mm for each test. Two (2) layers of 14kg/m3 polyester insulation was placed within
the cavity.
2. Design objective noise reduction to be achieved between cinemas in the "fitted-out" condition as stipulated by Watson Moss
Growcott acoustics Pty. Ltd.
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D-Stud
Top track or deflection head,

fixed to ceiling or roof structure
@ 600mm ctrs max
D-Clip at top of
each stud
D-Studs,
size as required
Note:
Direct fix first & second
layers. Dry laminate third.
Vertical butt joints should

not fall on stud locations
Two screws at top & bottom

of each sheet at each stud
when fixing directly to stud
(screws @ 300mm ctrs
down stud staggered when
direct fixed)
Vertical & horizontal joints in

subsequent layers to be
staggered @ min 200mm to
those of previous layer
Dry laminate third &

subsequent layers to
inner layers with
laminating screws
@ 600 x 600mm ctrs
Layers of Boral
Plasterboard as required to
achieve fire rating or
STC level
Screws paired
@ 300mm ctrs
at vertical butt joints
Leave 10mm gap at
perimeter of plasterboard
for caulking
Fasteners staggered
@ 300mm ctrs in field of board
for first layer
Bottom track
fixed to floor structure
@ 600mm ctrs max
Stud fixed to bottom track
with 2 pan or wafer head screws
as shown
Begin first layer with 1200mm

wide Boral Plasterboard sheet
Laminating screws paired

@ 300mm ctrs from 2nd
layer into 1st layer where
butt joint behind
Acoustic insulation
as required
Low Rise D-Stud Staggered - DSS system
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D-Stud

Boral Fyreflex sealant
or equivalent

or approved equivalent
Head track
D-Clip
at head only
(fastening to
top track
not required)
Fasteners
D-Studs
Layers of
Boral Plasterboard
as required
Stud fastened to
bottom track
Layers of
Boral Plasterboard
as required
Acoustic insulation
as required
Bottom track
Low Rise D-Stud Staggered - DSS system detail

DSS system: The D-Stud Staggered Stud System consists of Boral Plasterboard Standard Core, Firestop or Wet Area
Firestop applied to both sides of the D-Stud staggered at 400 or 600mm centres within one bottom track.

Head track
Head track
Fasteners
D-Studs
Layers of
Boral Plasterboard
as required
Layers of
Boral Plasterboard
as required
Acoustic insulation
as required
Bottom track
Stud fastened to
bottom track
Low Rise D-Stud Twin Wall - DST system detail

DST system: The D-Stud Twin Stud System consists of twin D-Stud walls in two bottom tracks lined with Boral Plasterboard
Standard Core, Firestop or Wet Area Firestop. (Studs in opposite walls are staggered by 300mm.)
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D-Stud

Ceiling or roof structure
XXCT75 min top track or

deflection track
fastened @ 600mm max ctrs.
Max 150mm track width
6mm
15mm
50mm
D-Clip at head of each D-Stud

(fastening to top track
not required)
Acoustic / Boral Fyreflex

sealant to 6mm gap at top
and bottom
4mm continuous acoustic

sealant bead to top &
bottom tracks
Acoustic insulation
as required
Layers of Boral Plasterboard

as required
Note:Acoustic sealant suitability

should be proven prior to
application.
These details cover head & base.
Refer to plasterboard
application detail for
plasterboard screw fixing ctrs.
D-Stud as required
Low Rise D-Stud System - typical head detail

as required
D-Stud as required
Acoustic insulation
as required
XXCT75 min
bottom track
fastened @ 600mm max ctrs.
Max 150mm track width
Fasten each stud flange

to track with 1x10 gauge screw
50mm
4mm continuous
acoustic sealant bead
to top & bottom tracks
Acoustic / Boral Fyreflex

sealant to 6mm gap
at top and bottom
Floor structure
Low Rise D-Stud System - typical base detail

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D-Stud

Connection of studs at head
refer Boral Plasterboard
Roof/floor structure
Nested D-Studs,
(ex Zed sections), staggered
@ max 600mm ctrs
(offset by 600mm from
opposite stud)
Plasterboard to extend
up to underside of
roofing or floor slab
Refer Boral Plasterboard
for additional details
Vertical butt joints should
not fall on stud locations
Laminating screws paired
@ 200mm ctrs from
2nd layer into 1st layer
where butt joint behind

as required to suit
application
Note:
1st layer direct fixed to studs.
2nd layer dry laminated to
1st layer.
3rd layer direct fixed to studs.
4th layer dry laminated
through to 2nd layer.
Fasten both flanges to base angle

with 10-16x16 drill point screws
Acoustic cavity insulation

as required
Base angle
ex 50x50x3 mild steel angles
fixed to concrete floor
to engineers detail
D-Stud - High Wall System
15
D-Stud

Note:
Fixing to existing structure
subject to the written approval
of the project engineer.
Roof beam
min 310 UB 40
Head bracket with slotted

holes set to line & welded
to roof beam to engineers
details (allowance should be
made for roof pitch)
Zed section studs

stitch screwed
@ 600mm ctrs
with 10 - 16x16
drill point screws
to form D-Stud
2x12mm diam. through bolts

with lock nut allowing freedom
of vertical movement in stud
or bracket
Layers of Boral
Plasterboard
as required
D-Stud
(ex nested Zed sections)
to engineers specification.
Staggered @ max 600mm ctrs
(offset by 600mm from
opposite stud)
Boral Fyreflex
sealant if required
Acoustic insulation
if required
Base angle
ex 50x50x3
mild steel angle
fixed to concrete floor
to engineers detail
Fasten both flanges

of D-Stud to base angle
with 10 - 16x16
drill point screws.
Screw from lighter gauge
into heavier gauge
D-Stud System - High Wall Detail

DSS/DST systems: The D-Stud High Wall System consists of Boral Plasterboard Firestop applied to the D-Stud (2 Zed
purlins stitched together) in Staggered Stud, Twin Stud or Single leaf configurations situated at 900, 1000 or 1200mm
centres within one or two bottom tracks depending on wall configuration or attached to base angles.
16
D-Stud
64mm CS 55 studs
@ 600mm max ctrs
Maximum height of
infill wall 750mm
Steel beam by others

(310UB min)
1.15mm BMT track
continuous
2 layers 16mm
Boral Plasterboard
Firestop
Slip joint
20mm min
Top of slot to top of bolt

to be min 20mm
Fillet weld to both

sides of RHS
4 layers 16mm
Boral Plasterboard
Firestop
Acoustic ceiling
D-Stud High Wall System typical head detail

FRL 120/120/120 shown
Note:
u For cavity widths greater than 372mm refer to Boral Plasterboard
u Design pressure 250Pa
u Serviceability span/240 or 30mm max
For variations to these design parameters such as crowd
loadings, refer to Boral Plasterboard
u Fixing to existing structure subject to written approval of
project engineer
D-Stud
to engineers
specifications
4 layers 16mm
Boral Plasterboard
Firestop
Acoustic absorber
to acoustic engineers
specifications
Plasterboard screws
@ max 300mm ctrs.
Refer to plasterboard
layout details
D-Stud fixed to base

with one 10-16 x 16
wafer head drill point
screw to each flange
of stud
50 x 50 x 3
mild steel angle
(toe can be in or out)
Acoustic sealant
Acoustic sealant
Base angle fixed to

reinforced concrete floor
to engineers details
Reinforced concrete
floor structure
D-Stud High Wall System - typical base detail

FRL 120/120/120 shown
17
D-Stud
Inspection
Building inspection and certification of the D-Stud wall
should occur at the frame stage of construction before
sheeting commences and should be inspected for any
damage, correct position, stud and track fixing and the
presence of services. Inspection should be undertaken
again before taping or jointing, focusing on board
orientation, treatment of butt joints, the presence of any
damage or screw overdriving and correctness of screw
centres. A final appraisal is necessary prior to coating and
painting to assess suitability for finishing.
During the construction of a D-Stud wall, the following
guidelines should be followed to ensure building
approval and certification:
D-Studs cut to length

D-Studs to be cut 16mm short of the floor to ceiling height
to allow 16mm expansion gap at top. In sufficient
quantities studs may be ordered custom cut to required
lengths.
D-Stud fastened to track
D-Stud flanges should be fastened to bottom track flanges
using Wafer Head drill point screws at 600mm centres
with opposite sides staggered by 300mm. High Wall
D-Studs can be fixed to either a track or parallel angles
with a 10-16 x16 self drilling screw through each flange.
Damage
Components must not be used if fractured or damaged.
Boral Plasterboard should be installed according to the
instructions detailed in this manual.
D-Stud installation
In construction of Low Rise Walls, top-hat D-Studs should
be stood in position and their flanges fastened to bottom
track flanges, using the D-Clip to provide a friction fit to
hold the top of the stud in position prior to fixing the
plasterboard. D-Studs should be staggered at no more
than 600mm centres (offset by 300mm from opposite stud)
and fixed with a D-Clip.
Min 10 gauge
wafer head screw
D-Clip
D-Stud
rs
ne ax
e
t
fas s m
ck ctr
Tra mm
0
60
Tracks laid to line

Align the top and bottom tracks of the wall accurately
according to the plan layout. Top and bottom tracks to be
cut 20mm short.
Track fixing
Track to be fixed to floor/soffit with appropriate fasteners at
600mm maximum centres.
D-Stud fitted to head

D-Studs to be fitted with D-Clip for staggered stud systems
to hold the top of the stud in position (friction fit) during
construction.
In High Walls the D-Studs (2 x Zed purlins) with
prepunched end holes are bolted to the steel roof beam or
concrete soffit via brackets with slotted holes. The slotted
holes allow for movements that occur within the building
elements during normal service and expansion of the stud
member in fire service. Written approval from the Building
Design Engineer should be sought before attaching the
High Wall D-Stud System to the proposed or existing
structure.
18
D-Stud
High Wall D-Stud assembly
Plasterboard installation
The High Wall D-Stud is assembled using 2 lapped Zed

purlins stitched together through the overlap with
10-16 x16 self drilling screws at 600mm maximum
centres.
Plasterboard should be oriented horizontally and fastened

to the stud flanges at a maximum of 300mm centres. When
installing additional plasterboard sheets, vertical and
horizontal joints (butt joints) should be staggered at a
minimum of 200mm from joints of previous layers.
A nominal 5mm gap should be left at the perimeter of the
wall for non-fire rated partitions and to the sides and top of
the wall for caulking. Where deflection at the head is to be
accommodated, the appropriate gap should be left for
later caulking. The perimeter of the wall should be sealed
according to detail for fire and acoustic rating
requirements. Where a D-Stud wall abuts another wall, it
is important that the connection is airtight and extends to
the full depth of the plasterboard. Even the smallest hole
through the joint could downgrade the performance of the
wall. Treatment of the deflection head is an important
example. The deflection head must cope with deflection
while maintaining acoustic and fire integrity. An alternative
acoustic treatment is to provide a slip joint in the layers of
plasterboard at the head, allowing for movement of up to
40mm in either direction. No acoustic sealant is used as
the expected head movements will exceed the capacity of
the sealant.
Lay Zed purlins on a smooth area such as a concrete

floor slab. Sit the purlins as shown with the wide flange
resting over the narrow flange.
Treading on the flange of the underlapping purlin will

stand it up with the overlapping purlin in its correct
position. The web of the underlapping purlin should be
against the lip of the overlapping purlin.
Treading on both flanges as shown should hold the
sections together tight enough to enable easy
screwing together with the 10-16 x16 self drilling
screws at 600mm maximum centres along the stud.
Should the D-Studs need to be cut to size, the cut end
should rest on the floor.
Alternative to Standing Assembly

Purlins may be supplied with pre-punched holes at 3 metre
centres. The purlins can then be lined up and bolted through
the holes using standard 12mm purlin bolts. This will pull the
purlins together tightly - making it faster and easier to stitch
the purlins together at 600 centres (between the bolts).
Wide flange
Narrow flange
Two screws
Step 1
1200mm
Single screw
crew
300mm
Step 2
Underlapping purlin
should stand up
Tread
here
5-10mm gap
between plasterboard
and floor
Lip
Step 3
Plasterboard application
Fixing
Screw centres
Tread
Tread
Plasterboard sheets should be fastened to D-Stud flanges

with 2 screws on sheet edges (one on each flange), and
one screw on alternate flanges down the length of the stud
at 300 mm centres.
19
D-Stud
Butt joints
Control joints
Butt joints should be back-blocked with 200mm wide

sheets of 13 or 16mm Boral Plasterboard Firestop, screw
fastened vertically over butt joints at 200mm centres and
fastened to the flanges of the D-Studs.
Control joints should be provided wherever structural

expansion joints are located (where there is provision in
the structural members supporting the wall for movement).
For variations to standard design parameters (wall heights
greater than 13.4 metres) refer to Boral Plasterboard.
Treatment of control joints should be submitted to the
Project Engineer for approval. At wall corner junctions,
additional D-Studs should be used to provide support.
Min 50mm
from edge
200m
Slip Joint
D-Stud
200mm
max ctrs
10 x 40
laminating screws
13mm or 16mm
Boral Plasterboard
Firestop back-block
A Slip Joint may be created in the layers of plasterboard at

the head to accommodate deflection (up to 40mm in either
direction) and maintain acoustic integrity.
Important note: Any variations made to the head detail to
achieve desired acoustic performance that may affect the
structural requirements must be approved in writing by a
qualified structural engineer.
No sealant is put into

voids between sheets
Expected lengthening of
wall plus 50mm
expected shortening of wall
Plasterboard
Jointing
Plasterboard wall linings should be properly taped,
jointed (including stopping of fastener heads) and finished
to the required standard of finish for plasterboard wall
construction (as per AS/NZS 2589.2:1997, "Gypsum
linings in residential and light commercial construction Application and finishing").
Caulking
Caulk all perimeter gaps in fire rated walls with Boral
Plasterboard Fyreflex Sealant (or other approved sealant)
as shown in the construction details of this manual.
Acoustic sealant is only required at the base of the wall on
the second and fourth layers of board allowing the first
and third layers to rest on the floor during installation (if
using a three layer system, then provision should be made
on the second and third layers of board). The second layer
of plasterboard should start approx. 5-10mm above the
floor and the acoustic sealant should be applied to the
base of the second layer prior to the installation of the
third layer. A similar gap should be provided below the
fourth layer of plasterboard.
20
D-Stud
Penetrations & Services
Certification
Extreme care should be taken at the detailing and

construction stages to avoid any penetrations in party
walls that will downgrade the acoustic isolation capacity of
the wall, specifically plumbing and electrical services or
structural members and flooring that cause acoustical
bridging (allowing sound to be transmitted from one area
to another).
Structural, fire and acoustic certification of these systems

applies only where the plasterboard used is manufactured
by Boral Australian Gypsum. Fire-rated systems must be
installed strictly in accordance with each test specification
and opinion noted in this manual. Written approval from
the Building Design Engineer should be sought before
attaching the D-Stud System to the proposed or existing
structure. Prior to installing plasterboard on the High Wall
D-Stud System, the Site Supervising Engineer should
inspect the connection detail. An inspection report must
be supplied to the contractor approving the works as in
accordance with the technical specification.
Where unavoidable, electrical or water services up to

20mm in diameter may pass through holes made in the
D-Stud. The holes must be a maximum of 32mm in
diameter, made through both webs of the stud and centred
30mm from the face of the stud flange. There must be
200mm between the base of the stud and the first hole
and between subsequent holes. The services must,
however, run separately along each side of the wall and
not bridge the wall from one side to the other in any way.
Where larger services or waste pipes must be enclosed
within the wall, a Twin Stud Wall System (DST) should be
considered to allow space to enclose the services without
bridging, or the services should be run vertically so that
the studs are not at risk of being damaged.
Note:
Minimum stud depth to be 61mm, minimum stud gauge to
be 0.75mm BMT. Plasterboard must be taped and set.
All penetrations should be sealed according to sealant
manufacturers detail. Acoustic sealant used to seal top
and bottom tracks should be proven prior to application.
Base of stud
200mm min
200mm min
32mm dia. maximum

hole in both webs
centered 30mm from
face of stud flange
Permissible D-Stud holing

21
D-Stud
Full width full height

boxed stud fixed to jamb to suit
wall height/pressure requirements
Boral Plasterboard as required

for acoustic performance
& fire resistance levels.
Fix to standard fire resisting
& acoustic construction details
CT or DT track as required
fixed to standard details
Insulation as required
& fire resistance levels
DS studs staggered at
not greater than 300mm ctrs
Door jamb fixed in accordance with
door manufacturers fire tested details
Door Jamb detail

Rondo PN 554
50 x 50 x 0.75 BMT
galvanised mild steel angle
full height to all corners.
Fixed to stud with 10-16 x 16
pan head screws @ 600mm max ctrs
DS studs staggered
at not greater than
300mm ctrs
Track as required
Stud to provide
support at corner

Corner detail
22
D-Stud

DS studs staggered
at not greater than
300mm ctrs
Track as required
Rondo PN 554
50 x 50 x 0.75 BMT
full height to all corners.
Fixed to DS with 10-16 x 16
pan head screws @ 600mm max ctrs
0 -180
Stud to provide
support at corner
T - Junction detail

Full width stud

fixed to masonry
@ 600mm ctrs max
Nom. 4mm dia

acoustic sealant
two continuous beads
Light duty fixing

@ 600mm max ctrs
to resist 63N shear
Track as required
DS studs staggered
@ not greater
than 300mm ctrs
Concrete/masonry wall
of equivalent FRL
Boral Fyreflex
Sealant
Terminal detail
23
D-Stud

Continuous zed
ex 50 x 50 x 0.75 BMT
full height at change of thickness.
Fixed to stud with 10-16 x 16
pan head screws
@ 600mm max ctrs
DS studs
Track as required
DS studs

Change in wall thickness detail

Extra full height D-Stud.
Ensure separation
from adjacent stud
x
00
mm
ma
2 no. screws/nails
to each end of
fixing plate
mm
46
Fix angles to D-Stud

with 2 no. screws
at each side
32x80x170 angle
ex track to both ends
of fixing plate
Timber fixing plate

ex 19x140 pine
or equivalent
set to correct depth
Tapset fitting
screwed to fixing plate
Stud displaced sideways

max stud spacing 600mm
Tap Set installation detail

24
D-Stud
Specification
Low Rise D-Stud System

Scope
Specify to meet individual project requirements.
Qualifications
All materials unless otherwise indicated shall be
manufactured by Boral Plasterboard. They should be
installed in accordance with Boral Plasterboards printed
instructions as written in this manual.
Delivery, storage and protection

All materials used in the construction of the Boral
Plasterboard D-Stud System shall be delivered in their
original unopened packaging. The materials should be
stored in an enclosed shelter providing protection from
inclement weather and onsite damage.
Plasterboard sheets should be delivered to the
construction site immediately prior to installation to reduce
the risk of damage to the sheets. They should be stacked
flat, off the ground (on a pellet or other level bearers) and
kept dry,both before and during installation.
Materials
D-Studs
Low Rise (DS) - zincalume coated top-hat type steel
studs 40, 50, 61, 64, 96,120 mm deep and various gauges
(Expressed as 40DS55) or equivalent BMT batten section.
In sufficient quantities, studs may be ordered custom cut to
required lengths.
Finishing
Any of the approved Boral Plasterboard joint finishing
systems comprising a finishing compound. (All Purpose
Dry or Pre Mix or All Purpose Plaster or FinalCote or
TopCote 550).
Fasteners - Boral Plasterboard Screws
Gypsum Screws - long bugle headed, drill/needle point,
double start, gypsum screw - sizes as required.
Laminating Screws - long bugle headed, drill point, single

start, gypsum screw - sizes as required.
Wafer Head Screws - 10 x 16mm long wafer headed, drill
point screw.
Dynabolts - 6 x 40 Dynabolts or equivalent to top and
bottom track(s).
Acoustic insulation
Polyester to be minimum 50mm x 14 kg/m3 with not more
than 20% to be greater than 20 micron nominal maximum
diameter, or glass wool to be minimum 50mm x 10 kg/m3
or 100mm minimum 25 kg/m3. Cavity absorber to be
applied to suit STC requirement.
Acoustic / Fire sealant
Any of the approved Boral Plasterboard Acoustic or Fire
sealants (Acoustic Sealant or Boral Fyreflex Sealant - use
to suit STC and/or FRL requirement).
D-Clip
25 x 0.75 galvanised steel distributed by Boral
Plasterboard. Required for top-hat type D-Stud installation
only. Install where required for staggered stud walls, to
provide a friction fit to hold the D-Stud in position prior to
fixing the plasterboard.
Perimeter caulking
Boral Plasterboard Cornice Adhesive or an approved
flexible fire resistant sealant.
Top & Bottom track (CT)

Rondo galvanised steel top and bottom wall stud tracks of
minimum 0.75 BMT gauge (Base Metal Thickness) with a
32mm flange.
Deflection head (DT)

Track as required - with a minimum 0.75 BMT gauge and
32mm flange.
Metal trim / Angles

Rondo PN 554 50 x 50 x 0.75 BMT galvanised MS Angle.
Plasterboard sheets
13 and 16mm Boral Plasterboard Firestop
13 and 16mm Boral Plasterboard Wet Area Firestop
10 and 13mm Boral Plasterboard Standard Core
Widths as specified for the system selected, lengths as
required.
Joint treatment
Any of the approved Boral Plasterboard jointing systems
comprising perforated 50mm wide paper tape and plasterbased tape bedding compound (BaseBond, BaseBond
Mid or Long Set or All Purpose Plaster).
25
D-Stud
Specification
High Wall D-Stud System

Scope
Specify to meet individual project requirements.
Qualifications
All materials unless otherwise indicated shall be
manufactured by Boral Plasterboard. They should be
installed in accordance with Boral Plasterboards printed
instructions as written in this manual.
Delivery, storage and protection

All materials used in the construction of the Boral
Plasterboard D-Stud System shall be delivered in their
original unopened packaging. The materials should be
stored in an enclosed shelter providing protection from
inclement weather and onsite damage.
Plasterboard sheets should be delivered to the
construction site immediately prior to installation to reduce
the risk of damage to the sheets. They should be stacked
flat, off the ground (on a pellet or other level bearers) and
kept dry, both before and during installation.
Fasteners - Boral Plasterboard Screws

Gypsum Screws - long bugle headed, drill/needle point,
double start, gypsum screw - sizes as required.
Laminating Screws - long bugle headed, drill point, single

start, gypsum screw - sizes as required.
Wafer Head Screws - 10 x 16mm long wafer headed, drill
point screw.
Dynabolts - 6 x 40 Dynabolts or equivalent to top and
bottom track(s).
Acoustic insulation
Polyester to be minimum 50 mm x 14 kg/m3 with not more
than 20% to be greater than 20 micron nominal maximum
diameter, or glass wool to be minimum 50mm x 10 kg/m3
or 100mm minimum 25 kg/m3. Cavity absorber to be
applied to suit STC requirement.
Materials
Acoustic / Fire sealant

Any of the approved Boral Plasterboard Acoustic or Fire
sealants (Acoustic Sealant or Boral Fyreflex Sealant - use
to suit STC and/or FRL requirement).
D-Studs
High Wall (Z) - 2 x Zed purlins 150, 200, 250 mm deep
and various gauges (a Zed Purlin 150mm deep, 1.2mm
BMT is expressed as Z15012)
Perimeter caulking
Boral Plasterboard Cornice Adhesive or an approved
flexible fire resistant sealant.
Bottom track (CT) [if required]

Rondo galvanised steel bottom wall stud tracks of
minimum 0.75 BMT gauge (Base Metal Thickness) with a
32mm flange.
Base Angles
50 x 50 x 3.0 Mild Steel Angle, or as specified by
engineer.
Head Brackets
The head bracket will vary according to the size of D-Stud
used and may be welded to the roof beams on site or
during beam fabrication. Refer to Boral Plasterboard for
welding details for head brackets (minimum weld
requirements for brackets for each D-Stud size).
Plasterboard sheets
16mm Boral Plasterboard Firestop
16mm Boral Plasterboard Wet Area Firestop
Widths as specified for the system selected, lengths as
required.
Joint treatment
Any of the approved Boral Plasterboard jointing systems
comprising perforated 50mm wide paper tape and plasterbased tape bedding compound (BaseBond, BaseBond
Mid or Long Set or All Purpose Plaster).
Finishing
Any of the approved Boral Plasterboard joint finishing
systems comprising a finishing compound. (All Purpose
Dry or Pre Mix or All Purpose Plaster or FinalCote or
TopCote 550).
26
D-Stud
Materials
32mm
D-Clip 25 x 0.75 galvanised steel

distributed by Boral Plasterboard. Install
where required for staggered stud walls,
to provide a friction fit to hold the tophat
D-Stud in position prior to fixing the
plasterboard.
Width
to suit studs
Rondo Top and Bottom Wall Track & Deflection head
Top & Bottom track (CT)

Rondo galvanised steel top and bottom wall stud tracks of
minimum 0.75 BMT gauge (Base Metal Thickness)
with a 32mm flange.
50mm
D-Studs Low Rise (DS)

Available from BHP Building Products
BHP Building Products Topspan':
40DS55, 40DS60, 40DS75, 50DS60, 50DS75, 61DS75,
61DS100, 120DS70, 120DS90.
Available from Stramit Industries
'Stramit Tophat' or equivalent BMT batten section:
64DS75, 64DS100, 64DS120, 96DS75, 96DS100,
96DS120.
Note: In sufficient quantities, studs may be ordered custom
cut to required lengths.
D-Studs High Wall (Z)

2 x Zed Purlins as listed,
manufactured by Stramit Industries or
BHP Building Products 'Zed Purlins':
Z15012, Z15015, Z15019, Z20015, Z20019, Z25019.
Note: Should it be necessary to cut the D-Stud to the
required size, the cut end should rest on the floor when
installed.
Width
to suit studs
Deflection head (DT) track as required.
Head Brackets
Used for connection of High Wall D-Stud to steel roof beam
in staggered or twin wall construction. Refer to Boral
Plasterboard for welding details for head brackets (minimum
weld requirements for brackets for each D-Stud size).
Fasteners
Boral Plasterboard Gypsum Screws
(used to affix plasterboard).
u Drill point screws
u Needle point screws
u Laminating screws
u Wafer head screws drill point
(used for fastening stud to bottom track).
u Self tapping screws
(used to stitch Zed sections together).
u Dynabolts (used for fixing top and bottom tracks).
u
Laminating Screw
Button Head Self Tapping Screw
Drill Point Screw
Needle Point Screw
Wafer Head Self Tapping Screw
Dyna Bolt
Insulation
Polyester or glass wool
u Cavity absorber to be applied to
suit STC requirement.
27
D-Stud
Materials
Boral Plasterboard sheets

Boral Standard Core Plasterboard in sheet thicknesses of
10 and 13mm, widths are 1200mm or 1350mm, lengths up
to 6000mm.
Boral Firestop and Wet Area Firestop Plasterboard in sheet
thicknesses of 13 and 16mm. Sheet widths are 1200mm,
lengths up to 3600mm.
Taping Compounds
Topping Compounds
Jointing Compounds
50 mm wide paper tape and Boral Plasterboard
plasterbased tape bedding compound u BaseBond
u BaseBond Mid Set
u BaseBond Long Set
u All Purpose Plaster
All Purpose Compounds
Finishing Compounds
Boral Plasterboard finishing compound u All Purpose Dry Mix Compound
u All Purpose Pre Mix Compound
u All Purpose Plaster
u FinalCote
u TopCote 550
Paper Jointing Tape
32mm
32mm
Metal Corner Bead

Rondo PN 554 - 50 x 50 x 0.75 BMT galvanised MS Angle.
o
o
Available in 45 & 135 angles.
Fire sealant
Any of the approved Boral Plasterboard Fire sealants
or Boral Fyreflex Sealant.
* Use to seal perimeter of wall to suit STC and/or FRL
requirements. Effectively seal all penetrations to detail
supplied by sealant manufacturer.
Guarantee
Products manufactured and supplied by Boral Australian
Gypsum Limited (BAGL) A.C.N. 004 231 976 trading as
Boral Plasterboard, are guaranteed to be of consistent
quality and free from any defects.
The information contained in this brochure is available

electronically in the SelectaCAD module of TecSYS:
50 to 60mm
Use double nail if

nail/adhesive fixing
Centre line of sheet
Using double nail or single screw

fasten along centre line on underside
of joist, batten or truss chord
Boral Plasterboard products must be installed using the

components and accessories specified and in accordance
with the instructions detailed in Boral Plasterboards
technical literature.
10 to 16mm
Our products are manufactured to suit the requirements of

the building industry in Australia.
Product
Catalogue
on CD
Boral Plasterboard may limit its liability under this

guarantee to, at its option, the replacement or payment of
the cost of replacing OR supplying equivalent or payment
of the cost of supplying equivalent OR the repair or
payment of the cost of repairing products found to be
defective.
Boral Plasterboards commitment to providing excellent

technical service and back-up takes on another dimension right around Australia.
600mm
Temporary blocks at
every second stud
Recess in
plasterboard
300mm
10mm plasterboard packers

between edge of sheet and floor
Installation of Plasterboard - Ceilings and Walls
Layout of fasteners in Adhesive/Fastener System (See adhesive layout on previous page).
Free Call
1800 811 222
Technical Desk
Our free-call Architectural Support Line is ready to provide

architects and commercial contractors access to our dial-in
problem solving service, for all matters relating to commercial
drywall plasterboard construction.
The Boral Technical Desk phone line is open to receive calls
daily from 9:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday, Melbourne
time*.
24 hour Fax enquiries should be sent to (03) 9645 1812
or E-mail to: techdesk@plasterboard.boral.com.au
* Victorian public holidays excepted.
Queensland
733 Nudgee Road Northgate 4013
Telephone (07) 3215 2244
Fax (07) 3215 2299
BORAL
ACT
7 Barrier Street Fyshwick 2609
Telephone (02) 6280 4243
Fax (02) 6280 5816
New South Wales

3 Thackeray Street Camellia 2142
Telephone (02) 9638 0571
Fax (02) 9638 5557
South Australia
119-121 Bedford Street Gillman 5013
Telephone (08) 8240 8888
Fax (08) 8341 1004
Victoria
676 Lorimer Street Port Melbour ne 3207
Telephone (03) 9214 2138
Fax (03) 9646 1912
Western Australia
12 Hoskins Road Landsdale 6065
Telephone (08) 9400 2666
Fax (08) 9302 1133
PLASTERBOARD
Export Department
676 Lorimer Street Port Melbourne 3207
Telephone (03) 9214 2138
Fax (03) 9646 1109
Tasmania
93 Albert Road Moonah 7009
Telephone (03) 6278 9966
Fax (03) 6278 9865
Northern Territory
Cnr Coonawarra Road & Mataram Street
Winnellie 0820
Telephone (08) 8984 4484
Fax (08) 8984 3778
Boral Plasterboard Website: http://www.plasterboard.boral.com.au

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Boral Plasterboard 309C

Boral Australian Gypsum Limited (A.C.N. 004 231 976)

The Boral Plasterboard D-Stud System is a

10 metre high walls no problem with D-Stud.

D-Stud non load-bearing wall systems

Party walls in apartment construction

Acoustically the D-Stud System complies with

Low Rise D-Stud Wall System. Detail at wall head.

The D-Stud System is able to achieve fire

D-Stud non load-bearing wall systems

The acoustic performance of the D-Stud Wall System can

The D-Stud Wall System has been tested up to STC55 in

Non-axial load bearing

With fewer materials and contractors (the drywall

Limiting heights for non load-bearing Low Rise and High

Limiting structural heights have been obtained by full

The D-Stud System can provide walls up to 13.4 metres in

Converting existing buildings to

D-Stud non load-bearing wall systems

High Wall Applications

The superior acoustic performance of the

As well as achieving wall heights up to

For example inter-tenancy walls in multiresidential or hotel / motel development,

1. Built as a separating wall between the

The structural stability of the D-Stud wall

Typical Shopping Centre

The ideal combination of fire and acoustic

Typical Shopping Centre Plan

4. D-Stud partition walls in the

The D-Stud Wall System can be extensively

3. Retail tenancies with specific noise

D-Stud provides many design and

D-Stud Applications Shopping Centre Complex

Low Rise Applications

D-Stud has many advantages for multiresidential construction.

1. D-Stud is especially suited to non-load

2. Used as a party wall, D-Stud will minimise

3. Use of the D-Stud in the services shaft

Typical Multi-Residential Section

Typical Multi-Residential Plan

D-Stud is also useful in new hotel

The use of the D-Stud assists in reducing

Older residential building conversions/

D-Stud enables high acoustic and fire

Usual limitations to layout of habitable and

4. Application of the D-Stud in the stairwell

Low Rise System Selector

Stud + 24mm Min

Description and Physical Data

Staggered D-Stud partition with

Staggered D-Stud partition with

Staggered D-Stud partition with

Stud + 24mm Min

Stud + 24mm Min

Limiting Height mm (max)

Deflection limit is span / 240 to a maximum of 30mm

D-Stud non load-bearing wall systems

Low Rise System Selector

Stud + 24mm Min

Description and Physical Data

Staggered D-Stud partition with

Stud + 24mm Min

Stud + 24mm Min

Staggered D-Stud partition with