Rondo Ceiling Systems

Plasterboard Ceiling Systems
400C Issue 1
Fire-rated Ceiling Systems
2 Plasterboard Ceiling Systems
Contents
Fire-rated Ceiling Systems QuietZone™ Ceiling Systems

Standard Ceilings Design ............................... 3-7 Introduction ...................................................... 49
Introduction ................................................... 3 Acoustic Ceiling Mount ............................... 49-50
Fire Ratings .................................................... 3 Installation .............................................. 49
Systems Mass ............................................... 3 Direct Fix ................................................. 49
Decoration ..................................................... 3 Suspended .............................................. 50
General Construction Details ....................... 4 Load Ratings ........................................... 50
Materials .....................................................4-5 Performance ........................................... 50
Installation ..................................................... 6 Acoustic Selector ............................................. 51
Backblocking .................................................. 7 Installation ................................................... 52-54
System Selection ........................................... 8-18 Quiet Ceilings ......................................... 52
Standard Construction ................................ 19-22 Quieter Ceilings ...................................... 53
Cable and Loaded Penetrations ...................... 23 Quietest Ceilings .................................... 54
Pipe Penetrations ............................................. 24
Ceilings to a Radius .......................................... 25 General Information
Change of Pitch ................................................ 26 Guarantee .......................................... Back Cover
Bulkheads ..................................................... 27-28 TecASSIST Details ............................. Back Cover
Light Recess ...................................................... 29 Contact Details................................... Back Cover
Access Hatch ............................................... 30-31
Beam Protection .......................................... 32-34
Joints ................................................................. 35
Perimeter Details ......................................... 36-38
Non Fire-rated Ceiling Systems

Standard Ceilings Design ........................... 39-43
Introduction ................................................. 39
Fire Hazard Properties ................................. 39
Systems Mass ............................................. 39
Decoration ................................................... 39
General Construction Details ..................... 39
Materials ................................................. 39-40
Installation .............................................. 40-41
Backblocking ........................................... 42-43
System Selector ............................................... 44
Standard Construction ................................ 45-47
Perimeter and Bulkhead Details ...................... 48
Standard Ceilings Design 3
Introduction Boral Plasterboard FRL 120/120/120 Ceiling

Systems: Appraised by the CSIRO Division of
Boral Plasterboard Fire-rated Ceiling Systems Building, Construction and Engineering and based
have been designed to provide fire resistance on fire tests; SI 23, SI 710, SI 736, SI 1761, SI 1891
ratings of FRL 30/30/30, FRL 60/60/60, FRL 90/90/90 and FSH-0597. These systems are covered and
and FRL 120/120/120. Systems are also available validated by fire opinions FCO-1856 and
to provide 30, 60, 90 or 120 mins. resistance to FCO-1658. For details of the FRL 120/120/120
incipient spread of fire. system, please refer to Boral Plasterboard
TecASSIST or TecSYS - a comprehensive
Ceilings can be constructed under roofs of Tile, technical catalogue on CD-ROM (see back cover).
Aluminium or Steel Profiled Section fixed to Early Fire Hazard Properties
battens on a steel or timber framework or under
floors constructed of at least 12mm Plywood, Boral Plasterboard Firestop, tested for Early Fire
Timber or Particle Board fixed to a steel or timber Hazard Properties in accordance with Australian
supporting frame. Standard 1530.3 - 1989, recorded the following
results:
Ceiling systems may be fixed as either a Direct Ignitability (0-20) - 13
Fixed System, Suspended System, or Direct Spread of Flame (0-10) - 0
Clipped (Furred) System. Heat Evolved (0-10) - 1
Smoke Developed (0-10) - 2
Note:
• Where illustrations in this manual show a Ceiling Systems Mass Calculations
Suspended Ceiling System, a Direct Fixed or
Furred System may also be used.
• These ceiling construction details are not Component Mass
suitable for external ceilings. • One layer of 16mm Boral Firestop
Construction Features Plasterboard has a mass of approximately
13kg/m2;
• Ceiling can be curved to a minimum radius • One layer of 13mm Boral Firestop
of 6000mm. Plasterboard has a mass of approximately
• Ceiling can be constructed to a pitch of up to 10.5kg/m2;
70 degrees from the Horizontal. • Rondo Furring Channel Part No. 129 has a
• Ceiling systems can incorporate the mass of approximately 0.5kg/m;
following approved features: Access Panels, • Rondo Top Cross Rail Part No. 128 has a
Bulkheads, Light & Luminaire fittings, mass of approximately 0.7kg/m.
Plumbing Pipe penetrations, Power Cable
penetrations, Loaded penetrations, Control Systems Mass
Joints, Protection to Steel & Timber Beams, The following table shows mass calculations
Changes in ceiling slope direction and a based on the above approximations:
variety of Perimeter Details.
• Thermal or acoustic insulation (max. 3kg/m2) Plasterboard Plasterboard Suspension
may be placed above ceiling. Layers Mass System Mass*
1 x 16mm 13kg/m2 15kg/m2
Fire Ratings 2 x 16mm 26kg/m2 28kg/m2
2 x 13mm 21kg/m2 23kg/m2
Boral Plasterboard FRL 30/30/30 Ceiling Systems: 3 x 13mm 31.5kg/m2 33.5kg/m2
Appraised by the CSIRO Division of Building, 1 x 13mm
Construction and Engineering and covered by fire 23.5kg/m2 25.5kg/m2
1 x 16mm
opinion FCO-0568. 3 x 16mm 39kg/m2 41kg/m2
4 x 16mm 52kg/m2 54kg/m2
Boral Plasterboard FRL 60/60/60 Ceiling Systems:
Appraised by the CSIRO Division of Building, * The suspension system mass is approximate
Construction and Engineering and based on fire only and based on a Rondo steel suspension
tests; SI 23, SI 736, SI 1761, SI 1891,TR 238(L), system with Top Cross Rails @ 1200mm centres,
TR 336(L) and FSH-0597. These systems are Furring Channels @ 600mm centres and an
covered and validated by fire opinion FCO-1658. average drop.
Boral Plasterboard FRL 90/90/90 Ceiling Systems:

Decoration
Appraised by the CSIRO Division of Building, The ceiling system is flush jointed to provide a
Construction and Engineering and based on fire smooth, continuous surface ideal for all forms of
tests; SI 23, SI 710, SI 736, SI 1761 and SI 1891. decoration. Care must be taken to apply paint or
These systems are covered and validated by fire other finishes strictly in accordance with the
opinion FCO-1856. manufacturer’s instructions.
4 Standard Ceilings Design
General Construction Details • Type W is a single start, needle point, bugle

head gypsum screw for fixing to hardwood
Movement joints should be put at building and softwood framing. In some instances
construction joint locations. Control joints should double start screws are permissible (refer to
be spaced at not more than 12 metre max. centres Boral Plasterboard for details).
in either direction (15 metre centres where there is • Type L is a single start, needle point, bugle
perimeter relief). Refer to "Joints" for details. head gypsum screw for fixing plasterboard
to plasterboard.
Specifiers should be aware of the likelihood of
frame movement due to structural, thermal and Note that correct screw length is critical when
seasoning effects on direct fixed plasterboard fastening to resilient furring channel to avoid
ceilings. Where necessary specify a furred system acoustic bridging.
to minimise the risk of ceiling damage due to
these effects. Nails
Although nail lengths specified are minimum, care
Caution: should be taken when using longer nails to avoid
Boral Plasterboard ceiling systems are not bending in hardwoods or popping of plasterboard
designed to support the weight of maintenance with unseasoned timber.
personnel, additional plant or storage of goods.
Fastener Selection
Materials The following tables show the correct selection of
screws and nails for the construction of Boral
• 16mm or 13mm Boral Firestop Plasterboard
Plasterboard ceiling systems.
recessed edge.
• Boral Plasterboard Jointing Compound (as
preferred from the Boral Plasterboard Screws - Plasterboard to Ceiling Frame
Jointing Compound range). Number of
• Boral Plasterboard Cornice 55mm, 75mm & Layers of Timber Frame - Steel Frame -
Type S or Type D
90mm if required, applied using Boral Plasterboard Type W Screws Screws
Plasterboard Cornice Adhesive or Cornice x Thickness
Adhesive Mid Set. 1 x 13mm 6 - 9 x 32mm 6 - 18 x 25mm*
• Perforated paper tape. 1 x 16mm 6 - 9 x 40mm 6 - 18 x 30mm
• Approved fire-rated sealant for caulking gaps 2 x 13mm 6 - 9 x 50mm 6 - 18 x 40mm
at ceiling perimeters.
2 x 16mm 6 - 9 x 60mm 6 - 18 x 45mm
• Boral Cornice Adhesive.
• Screws and nails as specified. 7 - 16 x 50mm
3 x 13mm 8 - 8 x 60mm
• Rivets (all steel). Type S only
8 - 15 x 60mm
3 x 16mm 8 - 8 x 75mm
Refer to Safety Data Sheets, available from Boral Type S only
Plasterboard Sales Offices, or the container 1 x 13mm
labelling, when handling relevant products. 6 - 9 x 50mm 6 - 18 x 40mm
+ 1 x 16mm
All materials used in the construction of Boral Screw identification is given as:
Plasterboard ceiling systems must be carefully (min. gauge) - (threads/inch ±1) x (min. length).
stored and protected on the construction site. * For ease of construction with framing steel gauges
Plasterboard is to be stacked flat and protected of less than 0.8mm BMT, use 30mm minimum
from moisture. Boral Firestop Plasterboard must length screws.
not be used where it will be exposed to excessive
moisture. In addition, damaged plasterboard
sheets and accessory materials must not be used. Screws - Plasterboard to Plasterboard
Fasteners Number of Layers of Plasterboard
x Thickness Type L Screws for
Screws Fixing Plasterboard
Plasterboard A Plasterboard B A to B
All screws are to AS3566- 1988 corrosion class 1
and are defined as follows: 1 x 13mm Min. 13mm 10 - 8 x 32mm
• Type S is a double start, needle point, bugle 1 x 16mm Min. 16mm 10 - 8 x 38mm
head gypsum screw for fixing to steel 1 x 16mm Min. 2 x 16mm 6 - 8 x 50mm
gauges of up to 0.80mm BMT.
• Type D is a double start, drill point, bugle Screw identification is given as:
head gypsum screw for fixing to steel (min. gauge) - (threads/inch ±1) x (min. length)
gauges from 0.80mm to 2.00mm BMT.
Fasteners (continued) Rondo Fixing and Suspension Components

Manufactured by Rondo Building Services Ltd.
Nails - Plasterboard to Timber Frame and marketed by Boral Plasterboard:
Number of Smooth Annular Ring Galvanised
Layers of
Shank Gold Shank and 2.8mm
129 - Furring Channel
Plasterboard Passivated Uninail Diameter 128 - Top Cross Rail
x Thickness
139 - Joiner to Top Cross Rail
40mm¹ 30mm¹ 40mm¹ 237, 226, 394 - Direct Fixing Clips
1 x 13mm
30mm² 30mm² 30mm² 247 or 274 - Suspension Bracket
50mm¹ 50mm¹ 121 - Suspension Rod
1 x 16mm DU05 - Wall Trim
50mm² 40mm²
2534 - Adjustable Suspension Clip
2 x 13mm 65mm¹,² 50mm¹,² P32, P01 - External Corner Bead
2 x 16mm 65mm¹,² 65mm¹,² 553 - All Steel Angle 35x35x0.75
3 x 13mm 75mm x 3.75¹,² 554 - All Steel Angle 50x50x0.75
3 x 16mm 75mm x 3.75¹,² P35 - Rondo Control Joint
1 x 13mm P50 - Shadow Line Trim
65mm¹,² 50mm¹,²
+ 1 x 16mm
See illustrations below.
1 = Softwood 2 = Hardwood
Top Cross Rail Direct Fixing Clip Furring Channel Suspension Bracket Joiner Direct Fixing Clip
No. 128 No. 226 No. 129 No. 247 No. 139 No. 237
Direct Fixing Clip Suspension Clip Suspension Bracket Shadow Line Trim Steel Angle
No. 394 No. 2534 No. 274 No. P50 No. 554
Corner Bead Control Joint Wall Trim Suspension Rod

No. P32 No. P35 No. DU05 No.121
Rondo Fixing and Suspension Components

Installation Plasterboard Application for Systems

Ceiling systems may be constructed by fixing
using 1, 2 or 3 Layers of Plasterboard.
layers of 16mm and/or 13mm Boral Firestop 1. Fix Boral Firestop Plasterboard across the
Plasterboard in either, a Suspended, Direct Fixed Furring Channel, Timber or Steel framing.
or Direct Clipped (furred) system as per details 2. Butt (end) joints on the first layer
under "Standard Construction". (uppermost sheet) not formed on framing
members should be back-blocked as
Furring channel and framing supports to be taken described under "Back-blocking".
to and provided within 50mm of ceiling perimeter 3. The first layer (uppermost) of Firestop
- min 15mm end clearance to walls. Allowance plasterboard sheets are fastened at 200mm
should be made for an expansion gap at the rate max. centres in the field of board and at
of 3mm per 1 metre run in abutting Furring 150mm max. centres on ends and edges
Channels and Top Cross Rails. (staggered).
4. Additional layers of Firestop plasterboard
All permitted and approved fire-rated penetrations sheets are fixed in the same manner as the
or features must be installed and caulked in first layer but with joints staggered between
accordance with the details provided in this layers min. 200mm.
manual. 5. Additional layer butt joints not formed on a
framing member are screw laminated to the
Suspended Systems previous layer at 200mm max. centres.
Ceiling framing and design to be in accordance 6. Tape and finish face sheet with preferred
with the requirements of A.S.2785. Boral Plasterboard jointing system.
• Attach suspension rods to suspension rod
brackets that are anchored to structural
Plasterboard Application for
framing or concrete soffit, at 1200mm FRL 120/120/120 Systems Using 4 Layers
maximum centres in each direction. of Plasterboard.
Note: Each suspension rod bracket fastening
must be capable of supporting a weight of 1. Fix the upper two layers as in steps 1 to 5
143kg plus the self load of the system and above.
pressure loads. 2. Fix Rondo P.N. 129 furring channels at
• Attach suspension clips to top cross rails, 600mm centres to Rondo P.N. 237 clips @
and fit suspension clips to rods. Adjust the 1200mm centres fixed through upper two
rails to a true and level plane. layers and into the primary framing with
• Position furring channels at 600mm min.12 x 60mm roofing screws.
maximum centres and attach to top cross 3. Fix first of bottom two layers of Boral
rails with a locking clip at each intersection. Firestop Plasterboard across the secondary
• Join lengths of furring channel with furring furring channel framing at 200mm max.
channel joiners, ensuring the joins are centres in the field of board and at 150mm
staggered. max. centres on ends and edges (staggered).
• Extra suspension components must be 4. Butt or end joints on this layer not formed
provided to support light fittings, bulkheads on framing members should be back-
and other fixtures. Spans and spacings may blocked as described under "Back-blocking".
be reduced if required. 5. The second of the two bottom layers of
Firestop plasterboard sheets is fixed in the
Direct Clipped (Furred) Systems same manner as the first layer but with
Position furring channels at 600mm maximum joints staggered between layers min.
centres and attach channels to structural framing 200mm.
with direct fixing clips at 1200mm maximum 6. Screw laminate bottom layer butt joints not
centres, or to concrete soffit with anchor clips formed on framing members at 200mm
fastened to soffit at 1200mm maximum centres. centres to previous layer with 10x38 Type L
Ensure that furring channels are fixed to a true screws.
and level plane. Spans and spacings may be 7. Tape and finish face sheet with preferred
reduced if required. Boral Plasterboard jointing system.
Direct Fixed Systems
Where fixing direct to timber or steel framing
without furring channel, framework should not
exceed 600mm spacing. Spans and spacings may
be reduced if required.
Back-blocking Single Layer

Back-blocking is a mandatory fixing requirement Where system comprises only one layer,
where specified in the Australian Standard back-blocks must be additionally fixed with
AS/NZS 2589.1:1997. cornice adhesive as follows:
• Cut back-blocking pieces from Boral
Failure to provide back-blocking installed as per Plasterboard sheet to sizes no less than
AS/NZS 2589.1:1997 may result in liability for any 200mm wide and in lengths that will fit
associated costs relating to maintenance and/or loosely between the framing members.
rectification caused by jointing defects. • Prepare Boral Plasterboard Cornice Adhesive
in a clean container with sufficient water to
Multiple Layers make a stiff paste of smooth consistency.
Butt or end joints on the first layer (uppermost • Apply adhesive over the full face of the back-
sheet) not formed on framing members must be blocking pieces using a notched spreader to
dry back-blocked as follows: form beads of 6mm x 6mm at approximately
• Cut back-blocking pieces from 16mm Boral 20mm centres and at right angles to the joint.
Firestop Plasterboard to sizes no less than • Fix Boral Plasterboard ceiling sheet
200mm wide and in lengths that will fit transverse to framing members, placing the
between the framing members. back-blocks centrally along the full length of
• Fix Boral Plasterboard ceiling sheet the sheet's edge.
transverse to framing members, placing the • Fix ceiling sheets to back-blocks with
back-blocks centrally along the full length of 10 x 38mm Type L screws at 200mm max.
the sheet's edge. centres.
• Fix ceiling sheet to back-blocks with • Immediately fix the next ceiling sheet and
10 x 38mm Type L screws at 200mm max. screw laminate to back blocks as previously.
centres.
• Fix the next ceiling sheet and screw laminate Architectural Specification
to back blocks. Boral Plasterboard Ceilings shown in the relevant
drawings shall consist of materials supplied by
Back-blocking pieces of 16mm For single layer systems, Boral Plasterboard, fixed and finished in
Boral Firestop Plasterboard min. back-blocks to be fixed with accordance with the instructions contained in
200mm wide fixed with 10 x 38 cornice adhesive and screws Boral Plasterboard Technical Manuals and in
Type L screws @ 200mm TecSYS - a comprehensive technical catalogue on
max. centres CD-ROM (see back page for details).
As drawings are updated from time to time, users

are advised to check drawing currency before
adopting the procedures and details noted
thereon.
Note: Where illustrations throughout this manual

Framing
show a Suspended Ceiling System, a Direct
Top layer of Boral Fixed or Furred System may also be used.
Firestop Plasterboard
Joints in other layers

200mm min. staggered min. 200mm
from previous layer
100mm min.
EQ
EQ
Form plasterboard dry Laminate back-block to

back-block behind all back face of ceiling with
end joints not formed 10 x 38 Type L screws
on framed members @ 200mm max. centres
8 System Selector Table
Ceiling Variations using 1, 2 or 3 Layers of Plasterboard.

Fire ratings of FRL 30/30/30, FRL 60/60/60, FRL 90/90/90 and FRL 120/120/120 may be achieved with various
combinations of 1, 2 and 3 layers of Boral Firestop Plasterboard. Where illustrations throughout this
manual give the option of using either 1, 2 or 3 layers of plasterboard, refer to the table below to select the
system giving the fire and acoustic ratings required.
System Selector Table
Resistance to Acoustic Rating

Fire Rating (Rw)* Plasterboard
Incipient Spread System
(FRL) Layers
of Fire # DFS FS SS PO
1 layer of 16mm Boral
FRL 30/30/30 30mins. 37dB 52dB 52dB 30dB CS17
1 layer of 13mm and
60mins. 39dB 55dB 55dB 32dB 1 layer of 16mm Boral CS21
2 layers of 16mm Boral
60mins. 39dB 56dB 56dB 33dB CS15
FRL 60/60/60 Firestop Plasterboard
FRL 90/90/90
FRL 120/120/120 90mins. 42dB 59dB 59dB 35dB CS22
DFS = Direct Fixed System with nominal cavity depth of 190mm between ceiling and floor.
FS = Furred System with nominal cavity depth of 220mm between ceiling and floor and
Rondo P.N. 226 Direct Fixing Clip fixed to side of joist with furring channel fixed to clip.
SS = Suspended System with nominal cavity depth of 350mm between ceiling and floor.
PO = Plasterboard Only. The Rw rating is for the number of plasterboard layers specified.
* Acoustic ratings are3. based on ceiling insulation of minimum 100mm thick polyester or
glass wool @ 14kg/m
# Also protection to loaded steel or timber beams above ceiling.
Ceiling Variations using 4 Layers of Plasterboard.

A fire rating of FRL 120/120/120 with a 120min. resistance to incipient spread of fire is achieved using four
layers of 16mm Boral Firestop Plasterboard - 2 bottom layers and 2 top layers separated by a secondary
furring channel framing (System CS6). For details, refer to Boral Plasterboard TecASSIST or TecSYS - a
comprehensive technical catalogue on CD-ROM (see back cover).
Caution
Boral Plasterboard ceiling systems are not designed to
support the weight of construction or maintenance
personnel, additional plant or storage of goods.
System Selector FRL30/30/30 9
System Fire-Rating
No. FRL (mins) Description and Physical Data
(Test Ref.)
Standard Design Roof or Floor Ceiling Systems -

CS17 0.5 Hour Suspended, Direct Fixed or Furred
30/30/30
30 mins resistance to OR OR System provides a variety of application
incipient spread configurations using 1 layer of 16mm Boral
of fire
Firestop Plasterboard fixed as a Suspended,
Direct Fixed or Furred System.
CSIRO Opinion
FCO-0568
1 layer of 16mm Boral Firestop Plasterboard
Suspended Systems fixed to a supporting framework of timber or
steel at 600mm max. centres. - Firestop is fixed
across supporting members - Longitudinal
joints (along recessed edges) and Butt or End
Joints not formed on framing members should
be back-blocked - Back blocks to be screw
laminated - Fixing to framework to be as a
follows: Fixed directly to timber or steel beams
OR or purlins at 600mm max. centres or - Fixed to
furring channel system at 600mm max. centres
that has been - (a) clipped or direct fixed to a
steel or timber floor or ceiling frame at
Direct Fixed Systems 1200mm max.centres or - (b) clipped to top
cross rails at 1200mm max. centres supported
by suspension rod system hung from a
concrete soffit, steel or timber floor or ceiling
frame.
Ceiling System may be fixed to a pitch in the

range of 0o - 70o from the horizontal or to a min.
radius of 6000mm - Brace as required. Flooring
OR
over - Concrete Slab or min. 12mm plywood,
timber or particle board fixed direct to frame.
Roofing over - Concrete Slab, Tile, Aluminium
or Steel profiled section fixed to battens or
Furred Channel Systems frame.
10 System Selector FRL 60/60/60
System Fire-Rating
(Test Ref.)

CS15 1 Hour Suspended, Direct Fixed or Furred
60/60/60
60 mins resistance to System provides a variety of application
incipient spread
of fire OR OR configurations using 2 layers of 16mm or 3
layers of 13mm Boral Firestop Plasterboard
fixed as a Suspended, Direct Fixed or Furred
CSIRO Opinion
FC0-0675 System.
2 layers of 16mm or 3 layers of 13mm Boral

Firestop Plasterboard fixed to a supporting
Suspended Systems framework of timber or steel at 600mm max.
centres. - Firestop is fixed across supporting
members with all end joints on frame, or dry
back-blocked or screw fastened to previous
layer - Stagger all joints min. 200mm. Fixing to
framework to be as a follows: Fixed directly to
timber or steel beams or purlins at 600mm
max. centres - or - Fixed to furring channel
OR system at 600mm max. centres that has been -
(a) clipped or direct fixed to a steel or timber
floor or ceiling frame at 1200mm max. centres
or - (b) clipped to top cross rails at 1200mm
max. centres supported by suspension rod
system hung from a concrete soffit, steel or
timber floor or ceiling frame.

OR or Steel profiled section fixed to battens or
frame. Refer to Boral Plasterboard TecASSIST
for additional details.
Furred Channel Systems

System Selector FRL 60/60/60 11
System Fire-Rating
(Test Ref.)
Acoustic Suspended Ceiling under Fire-rated

CS12 1 Hour Ceiling System
60/60/60
System is designed to cater for fixing a
60 mins resistance to
incipient spread
suspended acoustic ceiling from a fire-rated
of fire ceiling above. For furred system - fire-rated
ceiling is fixed to purlins supporting a metal
CSIRO Opinion deck roof at 1200mm centres using extended
FCO-0467
OR Rondo clips P.N.394 fastened direct to web of
purlin. For direct fixed system - fire-rated
ceiling is fixed directly to purlins.
Ceiling (furred) : 2 layers of 16mm Boral

Firestop Plasterboard fixed to Rondo furring
channel at 600mm max. centres. - Firestop is
fixed across supporting member with all end
joints fixed on frame, or dry back-blocked or
screw fastened to previous layer. Acoustic
ceiling suspended from clips screwed to
furring channel.
Total mass of suspended acoustic
ceiling under not to exceed 12 kg/ Refer to Boral Plasterboard TecASSIST for
m2 for Direct Fixed System or additional details.
4.95kg/m2 for Direct Clipped
(Furred) System.
Ceilings are not designed for

human access or construction and
maintenance loadings.
Upgrade of Existing Fibrous Plaster Ceiling

CS14 1 Hour
2 layers of 16mm Boral Firestop screw
60/60/60 attached to Rondo steel furring channels
incipient spread
spaced at 600mm centres. Furring Channels
of fire clipped to Rondo anchor clips fixed through
existing fibrous plaster ceiling to existing
CSIRO Opinion framing with 50mm Type W screws for soft
FCO - 0794 &
FCO - 0668
wood framing or 40mm Type S or Type D for
steel framing. Anchor clips spaced at 1200mm
max. centres staggered - joints staggered -
first layer butt joints may fall on one furring
channel across the full width of the ceiling -
face layer butt joints located on additional
short lengths of furring channel and
staggered- face joints finished.
System Fire-Rating
(Test Ref.)

60/60/60
System provides a variety of application
incipient spread configurations using 2 layers of 13mm Boral
of fire OR OR Firestop Plasterboard fixed as a Suspended,
CSIRO Opinion
FC0-1658
2 layers of 13mm Boral Firestop Plasterboard
fixed to a supporting framework of timber or
steel at 600mm max. centres. - Firestop is fixed
Suspended Systems across supporting members with all end joints
on frame, or dry back-blocked or screw
fastened to previous layer - Stagger all joints
min. 200mm. Fixing to framework to be as a
follows: Fixed directly to timber or steel beams
or purlins at 600mm max. centres - or - Fixed to
that has been - (a) clipped or direct fixed to a
OR
1200mm max. centres or - (b) clipped to top
by suspension rod system hung from a
Direct Fixed Systems frame.

OR or Steel profiled section fixed to battens or
System provides 30 mins. protection to loaded

Furred Channel Systems steel or timber beams above ceiling.
System Fire-Rating
(Test Ref.)

60/60/60
incipient spread configurations using 1 layer of 13mm and 1
of fire OR OR layer of 16mm Boral Firestop Plasterboard
fixed as a Suspended, Direct Fixed or Furred
CSIRO Opinion System.
FC0-1658
First layer of 13mm and second layer of 16mm

Boral Firestop Plasterboard fixed to a
Suspended Systems supporting framework of timber or steel at
600mm max. centres. - Firestop is fixed across
supporting members with all end joints on
frame, or dry back-blocked or screw fastened
to previous layer - Stagger all joints min.
200mm. Fixing to framework to be as a follows:
Fixed directly to timber or steel beams or
purlins at 600mm max. centres - or - Fixed to
OR that has been - (a) clipped or direct fixed to a
1200mm max. centres or - (b) clipped to top
Direct Fixed Systems by suspension rod system hung from a
frame.

OR timber or particle board fixed direct to frame.
steel or timber beams above ceiling.
System Fire-Rating
(Test Ref.)

CS10 1.5 Hour Suspended, Direct Fixed or Furred
90/90/90
90 mins resistance System provides a variety of application
to incipient spread configurations using 3 layers of 16mm Boral
of fire OR OR
Firestop Plasterboard fixed as a Suspended,
CSIRO Opinion
FC0-0703
steel at 600mm max. centres. Firestop is across
Suspended Systems supporting members with all end joints on
frame, or dry back-blocked or screw fastened to
previous layer. Stagger all joints min. 200mm.
Fixing to framework to be as a follows: Fixed
directly to timber or steel beams or purlins at
600mm max. centres - or - Fixed at 600mm
max. centres to furring channel system that
has been; (a) clipped or direct fixed to a steel
OR or timber floor or ceiling frame at 1200mm
max. centres - or; (b) clipped to top cross rails
at 1200mm max. centres supported by
suspension rod system hung from a concrete
soffit, steel or timber floor or ceiling frame.
radius of 6000mm - brace as required. Flooring
over; Concrete Slab or min. 12mm plywood,
Roofing over; Concrete Slab, Tile, Aluminium
OR

System Fire-Rating
(Test Ref.)

CS8 1.5 Hour Ceiling System
90/90/90
System is designed for fixing a suspended
90 mins resistance
to incipient spread acoustic ceiling from a fire-rated ceiling above.
of fire Fire-rated ceiling is a direct fix ceiling system
to timber or steel beams or purlins using 3
CSIRO Opinion OR layers of 16mm Boral Firestop Plasterboard - 1
FCO-0605
bottom layer and 2 top layers for furred
system or 3 layers for direct fixed system.
Primary System (furred): Top 2 layers of 16mm

Boral Firestop Plasterboard fixed to a
supporting framework of timber or steel at
600mm maximum centres. Firestop is fixed
across supporting members with all end joints
on frame, or dry back-blocked or screw
fastened to previous layer. Stagger all joints
min. 200mm.
Secondary System (furred): Bottom layer of

Total mass of suspended acoustic 16mm Boral Firestop Plasterboard fixed to
ceiling under not to exceed Rondo furring channel at 600mm maximum
12 kg/m2 for direct fixed system or centres. Firestop is fixed across supporting
4.95kg/m2 for furred system. member with all end joints fixed on frame or
dry back-blocked.
Ceilings are not designed for
human access or for construction Ceiling System may be fixed to a pitch in the
and/or maintenance loadings. range of 0o - 70o from the horizontal or to a
minimum radius of 6000mm - brace as
System provides 90 mins. required. Flooring over; Concrete Slab or
protection to loaded steel or minimum 12mm plywood, timber or particle
timber beams above ceiling.
board fixed direct to frame. Roofing over;
Concrete Slab, Tile, Aluminium or Steel
profiled section fixed to battens or frame.
Acoustic ceiling suspended from clips screwed
to furring channel.
Refer to Boral Plasterboard Sales Offices for

additional details.
System Fire-Rating
(Test Ref.)

120/120/120
incipient spread configurations using 4 layers (2 bottom & 2
of fire top) of 16mm Boral Firestop Plasterboard fixed
as a Suspended, Direct Fixed or Furred
CSIRO Opinion OR OR
FC0-0730
System.
Primary System: Top 2 layers of 16mm Boral

framework of timber or steel at 600mm max.
centres. Firestop is fixed across supporting
Suspended Systems back-blocked or screw fastened to previous
layer. Stagger all joints min. 200mm.
600mm max.centres - or - Fixed at 600mm
or timber floor or ceiling frame at 1200mm
OR
Secondary System: Bottom 2 layers of 16mm

Boral Firestop Plasterboard fixed to Rondo
Direct Fixed Systems furring channel or resilient channel at 600mm
max. centres. Firestop is fixed across
supporting member with all end joints fixed on
frame dry back-blocked or screw laminated to

range of 0o - 70o from the horizontal or to a
min. radius of 6000mm - brace as required.
OR Flooring over; Concrete Slab or min. 12mm
plywood, timber or particle board fixed direct
to frame. Roofing over; Concrete Slab, Tile,
Aluminium or Steel profiled section fixed to
battens or frame.
System provides 120 mins. protection to

Furred Channel Systems loaded steel or timber beams above ceiling.
Refer to Boral Plasterboard TecASSIST for

further details.
System Fire-Rating
(Test Ref.)

120/120/120
90 mins resistance
to incipient spread configurations using 3 layers of 16mm Boral
of fire OR OR Firestop Plasterboard fixed as a Suspended,
CSIRO Opinion
FC0-1658
steel at 600mm max. centres. Firestop is across
supporting members with all end joints on
Suspended Systems
frame, or dry back-blocked or screw fastened to
600mm max. centres - or - Fixed at 600mm
OR or timber floor or ceiling frame at 1200mm
radius of 6000mm - brace as required. Flooring
over; Concrete Slab or min. 12mm plywood,
Roofing over; Concrete Slab, Tile, Aluminium
OR frame. Refer to Boral Plasterboard TecASSIST

System Fire-Rating
(Test Ref.)

CS7 2 Hour Ceiling System
120/120/120
System is designed for fixing a suspended
incipient spread
acoustic ceiling from a fire-rated ceiling above.
of fire Fire-rated ceiling is a direct fix ceiling system
to timber or steel beams or purlins using 4
CSIRO Opinion layers (2 bottom & 2 Top) of 16mm Boral
FCO-0605
Firestop Plasterboard.
Primary System: Top 2 layers of 16mm Boral

framework of timber or steel at 600mm max.
centres. Firestop is fixed across supporting
back-blocked or screw fastened to previous
layer. Stagger all joints min. 200mm.
Secondary System: Bottom 2 layers of 16mm

Boral Firestop Plasterboard fixed to Rondo
furring channel at 600mm max. centres.
Firestop is fixed across supporting member
with all end joints fixed on frame, or dry back-
blocked or screw laminated to previous layer.
Stagger all joints min. 200mm.
Total mass of suspended acoustic Ceiling System may be fixed to a pitch in the
ceiling under not to exceed range of 0o - 70o from the horizontal or to a
4.95kg/m2 min. radius of 6000mm - brace as required.
Flooring over; Concrete Slab or min. 12mm
Ceilings are not designed for plywood, timber or particle board fixed direct
human access or for construction to frame. Roofing over; Concrete Slab, Tile,
and/or maintenance loadings. Aluminium or Steel profiled section fixed to
battens or frame. Acoustic ceiling suspended
from clips screwed to furring channel.
System provides 120 mins. protection to

loaded steel or timber beams above fire-rated
ceiling.
Refer to Boral Plasterboard TecASSIST for

additional details.
Standard Construction 19
35mm min.
Roofing or floor Steel or timber floor

or ceiling framing
member with or
without steel battens
OR @ 600mm max.
centres
1, 2 or 3 Layers of Boral
as required
1, 2 or 3 layers of Boral Firestop Timber or steel roof or floor End joints formed on framing members
Plasterboard fixed transverse to framing @ 600mm max. centres and staggered, otherwise end joints on
framing @ 600mm max.centres. first layer must be back blocked. Where
All joints staggered min. 200mm. applicable, second and third layers
should be screw laminated to previous
layer @ 200mm max. centres.
200mm
150mm
Tape and finish face layer

only - with selected Boral
Screws 10mm to
Plasterboard system
16mm from edges
Plasterboard fasteners to be 200mm max. centres in field

and 150mm max. centres on end joints - staggered.
Refer to Page 4 for fastener details.
Note: Systems using 1, 2 or 3 layers of Boral Firestop Plasterboard provide varying FRL and Acoustic
ratings. Refer to the "System Selector Table" on Page 8 for selection of the required system.
20 Standard Construction
Direct Clipped (Furred) Systems

35mm min.
Roofing or floor
Steel or timber floor
or ceiling frame
Rondo P.N. 226 Clip @
600mm max. centres fastened
Rondo P.N. 226 or 394 Clip @
to steel framing member with
OR 600mm max. centres fastened
min. two 10 x 16 Type D
to timber framing member with
screws or equivalent
min. two 2.8 x 30 plasterboard
nails or equivalent
Rondo P.N. 129 Furring
Channel @ 600mm
max. centres
1, 2 or 3 Layers of Boral
as required
1, 2 or 3 layers of Boral Firestop Timber or steel roof or floor End joints formed on Furring Channels
Plasterboard fixed transverse to framing @ 1200mm max. centres and staggered, otherwise end joints on
Furring Channels @ 600mm max.centres. first layer must be back blocked. Where
All joints staggered min. 200mm. applicable, second and third layers
should be screw laminated to previous
layer @ 200mm max. centres.
Rondo P.N. 237, 226 or 394
Clip @ 1200mm max. centres
Rondo P.N. 129
Furring Channel
@ 600mm max.
centres
200mm
150mm
Tape and finish face layer

Screws 10mm to only - with selected Boral
16mm from edges Plasterboard system

ratings. Refer to the "System Selector Table" on Page 8 for selection of the required system.
Suspended Systems
Rondo P.N. 274 Suspension Bracket fastened
Rondo P.N. 247 to steel member with min. two 10 x 16 Type D
Suspension Bracket screws or equivalent Roofing or floor
anchored to concrete 35mm min.
soffit to engineer’s detail
or ceiling frame
Rondo P.N. 121
Suspension Rods @
Rondo P.N. 274 Suspension
1200mm max. centres OR OR Bracket fastened to timber
framing with min. two
Rondo P.N. 2534 Clip 2.8 x 30 plasterboard nails
or equivalent
Channel @ 600mm
max. centres Rondo P.N. 128 Top
Cross Rail @ 1200mm
max. centres
1, 2 or 3 layers of Boral
as required Rondo P.N. 139 Joiner
1, 2 or 3 layers of Boral Firestop Rondo P.N. 121 End joints formed on Furring Channels and
Plasterboard fixed transverse to Furring Suspension Rods staggered, otherwise end joints on first layer
Channels @ 600mm max.centres. All @ 1200 mm max. must be back blocked. Where applicable,
joints staggered min. 200mm. centres second and third layers should be screw
laminated to previous layer @ 200mm
max. centres.
1200mm max.
Rondo P.N. 128 Top
Rondo P.N. 2534 Cross Rail @ 1200mm
Suspension Clip max. centres
1200mm max.
Rondo P.N. 139 Rondo P.N. 129 Furring

Joiner Clip Channel @ 600mm max.
centres
200mm
150mm
Screws 10mm to Tape and finish face layer

16mm from edges only - with selected Boral
Plasterboard system

ratings. Refer to the "System Selector Table" on Page 8 for selection of the required system. Refer to
Rondo catalogue - "Suspended Grid Design".
Acoustic Suspended Ceilings

Note: In each of the following acoustic suspended systems, suspension rod bracket fastening must be
capable of supporting a weight of 143kg plus the self load of the system and pressure loads.
Rondo P.N. 394 Clip @ 1200mm 0o to 70o 35mm min. Roofing or floor
max. centres fastened to steel
Timber or steel framing member
framing member
2 x 16mm or 3 x 13mm Boral
Rondo P.N. 129 Furring Channel Firestop Plasterboard
@ 600mm max. centres
2 x 16mm or 3 x 13mm Boral Rondo P.N. 247 Suspension Bracket

Firestop Plasterboard screw fixed to framing with 12 x 75
type 17 roofing screw
Direct
Rondo P.N. 247 Suspension Bracket Furred Fastened
screw fixed to Furring Channel with Suspension Rods @ 1200mm
12 x 50 type 17 roofing screw max.centres
Acoustic ceiling total mass Acoustic ceiling total mass not to

not to exceed 4.95Kg/m2 for exceed 12Kg/m2 for direct fastened
furred system system
FRL 60/60/60 - System CS12
Rondo P.N. 237 Clips @1200mm 0o to 70o Roofing or floor

max. centres fixed to joist or purlin 35mm min.
with 12 x 60 type 17 roofing screw Timber or steel framing member
3 x 16mm Boral Firestop
2 x 16mm Boral Firestop Plasterboard Plasterboard
Rondo P.N. 129 Furring Channel Rondo P.N. 247 Suspension Bracket
@ 600mm max. centres screw fixed to framing with 12 x 75
type 17 roofing screw
1 x 16mm Boral Firestop Plasterboard Direct
Furred Fastened
Rondo P.N. 247 Suspension Bracket Suspension Rods @ 1200mm
screw fixed to furring channel with max.centres
12 x 40 type 17 roofing screw
Acoustic ceiling total mass not to
2
Acoustic ceiling total mass not to exceed 12Kg/m for direct fastened
exceed 4.95Kg/m2 for furred system system
FRL 90/90/90 - System CS8

Cable and Loaded Penetrations 23

Roofing or floor
Batten as required
Framing Member
Rondo P.N. 274 Suspension Bracket Cable
Rondo P.N. 121 Suspension Rod Fyre Spring by Promat

Fyreguard. Refer to Promat
Fyreguard Pty Ltd. for details.
Rondo P.N. 2534 Suspension Clip
Rondo P.N. 128 Top Cross Rail

Rondo P.N. 139 Joiner Rondo P.N. 129 Furring Channel
1, 2 or 3 layers of Boral Firestop Promaseal Fire Mastic by
Plasterboard as required Promat Fyreguard
Cable Penetration Detail
Roofing or floor
Batten as required
Framing Member
Rondo P.N. 274 Suspension Bracket
Two 100 x 100mm pieces of
16mm Boral Firestop with
Rondo P.N. 121 Suspension Rod lower piece slotted for cable
Cable
Rondo P.N. 129 Furring Channel
Rondo P.N. 128 Top Cross Rail Cable set in Boral Cornice
Rondo P.N. 139 Joiner Adhesive or approved
fire-rated sealant
1, 2 or 3 layers of Boral Firestop
Plasterboard as required
Alternative Cable Penetration Detail
Roofing or flooring
Batten
Framing member

Steel Suspension Rod and Bracket
Rondo P.N. 121 Suspension Rod to engineer’s details
Rondo P.N. 128 Top Cross Rail Rod set in Boral Cornice Adhesive
or approved fire-rated sealant
Rondo P.N. 139 Joiner

1, 2 or 3 Layers of Boral Firestop
6-10mm gap
Typical Loaded Penetration Details

24 Pipe Penetrations
Roofing or flooring
Batten
Cage by Promat Fyreguard
Framing member (refer to Promat Fyreguard tests)
Rondo P.N. 274 Suspension Bracket 50 x 20mm Promaseal IBS
by Promat Fyreguard
Rondo P.N. 121 Suspension Rod
Promaseal Fire Mastic
Rondo P.N. 2534 Suspension Clip by Promat Fyreguard
520mm
13mm max.
Rondo P.N. 128 Top Cross Rail 15mm min.

View AA
1 or 2 layers of Boral Firestop A A
100mm max. diam. Copper Pipe
Typical Copper Pipe Penetration Detail - FRL 30/30/30 and FRL 60/60/60
Roofing or flooring
Batten
Framing member
uPVC Pipe independently supported
above ceiling

Steel Toggle Bolt

Retrofit Fyre Collar by Promat Fyreguard.
1, 2 or 3 layers of Boral Firestop Refer to Promat Fyreguard Pty Ltd.
Plasterboard as required for details.
Typical PVC Pipe Penetration Detail
Roofing or flooring
Batten
Framing member

Water pipe independently supported
above ceiling

Approved fire grade sealant

Sprinkler head
Typical Sprinkler Pipe Penetration Detail

Ceilings to a Radius 25
Roofing or flooring
Batten as required
Framing member
Rondo P.N. 274

Suspension Bracket
Rondo P.N. 128 Top
Cross Rail or steel
Rondo P.N. 121 angle by others rolled
Suspension Rod Suitable screw to prevent to required radius
suspension clip sliding up
Suspension Clip Rondo P.N. 139
Joiner riveted to
Top Cross Rail
Rondo P.N. 129 6-10mm
Furring Channel
6000 e of pla
to fa
mm
Caulk all perimeter junctions c
with Boral Cornice Adhesive min erboard Firestop Plasterboard
as required
. rad
st
Taped Joint
ius
26 Change of Pitch
Roofing or flooring
Batten as required
Framing member
Rondo P.N. 121
Suspension Rod @ Rondo P.N. 274
1200mm centres max. Suspension Bracket
Rondo P.N. 2534

Angle Cleat
Suspension Clip
Continuous Angle 0.75 20mm max. Rondo P.N. 128 Top

B.M.T. Galv. M.S. 50mm Cross Rail
min. leg length 600mm
max.
Rondo P.N. 139 Joiner Rondo P.N. 129 Furring
pop riveted to Top Channel
Cross Rail
Cornice Adhesive
Firestop Plasterboard Tape and set joint
as required 0-90
0
Detail A
Roofing or flooring
Batten as required
Framing member
Rondo P.N. 274
Suspension Bracket Rondo P.N. 2534
Suspension Clip
Rondo P.N. 121 Rondo P.N. 128 Top
Suspension Rod @ Cross Rail
1200mm centres max.
Angle Cleat pop riveted to Top
0-90
0 Cross Rail
Continuous Angle 0.75
B.M.T. Galv. M.S. 50mm
Channel
min. leg length
600mm
Firestop Plasterboard max.
as required
Cornice Adhesive 20mm max. Tape and set joint
Detail B
Roofing or flooring
Batten as required
Framing member
Rondo P.N. 274 Suitable screw on high
Suspension Bracket side of each clip to
prevent suspension clip
Rondo P.N. 121 sliding up Top Cross Rail
Suspension Rod @
1200mm centres max. Rondo P.N. 139 Joiner
20mm 20mm riveted to Top Cross Rail
Rondo P.N. 2534 max. max.
Suspension Clip Rondo P.N. 128 Top
Cross Rail
Angle Cleat
Channel
Continuous Angle 0.75
B.M.T. Galv. M.S. 50mm 1, 2 or 3 layers of Boral
min. leg length 0-180 0 Firestop Plasterboard
as required
Tape and set joint Cornice Adhesive
Detail C
Bulkheads 27
Roofing or flooring
Framing Member
Rondo P.N. 274 Rondo P.N. 2534 Suspension Clip

Suspension Bracket
Rondo P.N.121 Rondo P.N. 139 Joiner pop

Suspension Rod rivetted to Top Cross Rail
Additional Rondo P.N.121
Suspension Rod
Rondo P.N. 2534
Suspension Clip
25 x 25 x 0.75mm BMT
Galvanised Angle pop
rivetted to Top Cross Rail 50mm x 50mm x 0.75mm
Galvanised Steel Angle
Rondo P.N. 128
Top Cross Rail
600mm
1, 2 or 3 layers of Boral max. drop
as required
Rondo P.N. 129

Furring Channel Corner Bead if Required
Typical Bulkhead - Detail A
Roofing or flooring
Framing Member

Bracket
Rondo P.N. 121
Suspension Rod
Additional Rondo P.N. 121

Suspension Rod
75 x 75 x 0.75mm BMT
Continuous Galvanised Rondo P.N. 129 Furring Channel
Steel Angle
Rondo P.N. 128

Top Cross Rail
Rondo P.N. 139 Joiner 600mm

max. drop
Rondo P.N. 129

Furring Channel
Corner Bead if Required
as required
Typical Bulkhead - Detail B
28 Bulkheads
Skylight Dome
Skylight Framing
Flashing
Upstand Framing
Roofing as required
Roof Battens Timber or Steel Stud

Frame @ 600mm
centres
Framing Member
Rondo P.N. 274
Suspension Bracket
Rondo P.N. 121 600mm Firestop Plasterboard
Suspension Rod max. drop as required
Rondo P.N. 2534

Suspension Clip
Rondo P.N. 128 50 x 50 x 0.75mm

Top Cross Rail continuous galv.
Steel Angle
Rondo P.N. 139
Joiner
Rondo P.N. 129

Furring Channel
1, 2 or 3 layers of Boral External Corner Bead

Firestop Plasterboard 600mm max. centres if required
as required
Typical Bulkhead/Lightwell Detail

Light Recess 29
Flooring or Roof
Framing Member
Rondo P.N. 274
Suspension Rod
spaced to support
any additional mass 450mm Rondo P.N. 302
due to light fitting Light Stirrup
100mm
Rondo P.N. 2534
Suspension Clip Light Fitting Box
Rondo P.N. 129 Rondo P.N. 128

Furring Channel Top Cross Rail
Firestop Plasterboard Support Mounting
as required
Typical Light Recess - Detail A
50mm x 50mm x 0.75mm

Galvanised Steel Angles
Timber Floor
Floor Joist
Trimmer
Trimmer
Firestop Plasterboard Light Fitting
as required
Typical Light Recess - Detail B
Floor or Ceiling
Structure
Rondo P.N. 274
Suspension Rod
75 x75 x 0.75mm Additional Rondo
spaced to support
Galv. Steel Angle P.N. 121 Suspension
any additional mass
100mm Rod
due to light fitting
Rondo P.N. 2534 64CS Stud Frame
Suspension Clip @ 600mm centres
Rondo P.N. 128
50 x 50 x 0.75mm
Top Cross Rail
Angle fixed to Stud
and Top Cross Rail
Rondo P.N. 139 Rondo P.N. 129
Joiner Furring Channel
1, 2 or 3 layers of Boral Light Fitting Box
Firestop Plasterboard 50 x 50 x 0.75mm
Galv. Steel Angle Support Mounting
as required
Typical Light Recess - Detail C

30 Access Hatch
Additional Top Rondo P.N. 129 670mm lengths of Ceiling Furring

Cross Rail Furring Channel Top Cross Rail Channel
B B
750mm
900mm
540mm
50 400mm 50
mm mm
600mm
2 x 13mm Boral Section B-B 1, 2 or 3 layers of Boral Firestop

Firestop Plasterboard Plasterboard as required
390mm
50 50
mm mm
300mm
450mm
670mm
Section A-A
Typical Access Hatch - Detail A

Access Hatch 31
Roofing or flooring
Batten as required
1, 2 or 3 layers of Boral Framing member

as required Rondo P.N. 274
Suspension Bracket
FRL 30/30/30 and FRL 60/60/60:
1 layer 16mm Boral Firestop Plasterboard Rondo P.N. 121
FRL 90/90/90 and FRL 120/120/120: 10 x 38 Type L screws Suspension Rod @
2 layers 16mm Boral Firestop Plasterboard @ 200mm max. centres 1200mm centres max.
Roofing or flooring Rondo P.N. 2534

Suspension Clip
Framing member
Rondo P.N. 128 Top
Frame around opening Cross Rail
with 25mm x 25mm x 0.75
Galvanised Steel Angle Rondo P.N. 139 Joiner
Rondo P.N. 129

Furring Channel
as required
External Corner
Max. 500 x 500
Beads if required
Panel
3mm gap
Typical Access Hatch - Detail B
Roofing or flooring Rondo P.N. 274

Suspension Bracket
Framing member
75mm x 1mm thick Steel Rondo P.N. 121
Section spot welded to Suspension Rod @
Angles @ 200mm max. 1200mm centres max.
centres
Access Hatch framed
Type S screws @ 200mm with Rondo 64CT Track
centres securing Access Hatch or Timber Section min.
Assembly to 64mm Track Section 100mm x 50mm fixed
to ceiling /roof framing
Rondo P.N. 2534

Suspension Clip Promat Fyreguard Access
Hatch max. 500 x 700mm
64mm Track Section Rondo P.N. 128

framing opening fixed to Top Cross Rail
Furring Channel with
Type S screws @ 200mm
25mm Type S screws
centres securing
@ 200mm centres
Plasterboard to 64mm
Track Section
Promat Fyreguard Access

FRL 30/30/30:1 x 16mm Boral Hatch max. 500 x 700mm
Rondo P.N. 139 Firestop Plasterboard
FRL 60/60/60:2 x 16mm Boral Rondo P.N. 129
Joiner
Firestop Plasterboard Furring Channel Corner bead
Typical Access Hatch - Detail C (for up to FRL 60/60/60)
Refer to Promat Fyreguard Pty. Ltd. for installation details.

32 Beam Protection
Roofing or Flooring
Framing member
Steel Beam
Rondo P.N. 226
or 394 Direct Fixing
Clip
Rondo P.N. 129 50 x 50 x 0.75mm or

Furring Channel 75 x 75 x 0.75mm
continuous Galv.
Steel Angles as
required
1, 2 or 3 layers of 1, 2 or 3 layers of
Boral Firestop Boral Firestop
Plasterboard as Plasterboard as
required required
Corner Bead
if required
50 x 50 x 0.75mm Furring Channel

continuous Galv. Stirrups @ 600mm
Steel Angles Note: Vertical plasterboard fixed as per ceiling centres
Typical Steel Beam Protection Detail
Rondo P.N. 129 Rondo P.N. 226 or

Roofing or Flooring
Furring Channel 394 Direct Fixing
Clip
Framing members
@ 600mm centres
Steel Beam
1, 2 or 3 layers of
Boral Firestop
Plasterboard as
required
50 x 50 x 0.75mm or
75 x 75 x 0.75mm
continuous Galv.
Steel Angles as
Corner Beads required
if required Furring Channel
Stirrups @ 600mm
centres
50 x 50 x 0.75mm
1, 2 or 3 layers of continuous Galv.
Boral Firestop Type S screws as required Steel Angles
Plasterboard as @ 200mm max. centres
required
Typical Steel Beam Protection Detail - Perspective View

Beam Protection 33
Timber Floor
Framing member
Timber Beam
Rondo P.N. 226 or
50 x 50 x 0.75mm or 394 Direct Fixing
75 x 75 x 0.75mm Clip
continuous Galv.
Steel Angles as
required Rondo P.N. 129
Furring Channel
1, 2 or 3 layers of
Boral Firestop Plasterboard as
Plasterboard as required - max.
required span of 600mm for
ceiling layers
Corner Bead Plasterboard Nails

if required as required @
50mm 200mm centres
min.
Typical Timber Beam Protection - Furred System
Type S screws as required Framing members

@ 200mm max. centres @ max. 600mm
centres
Roofing or Flooring
Rondo P.N. 226 or
394 Direct Fixing
Clip
1, 2 or 3 layers of
Boral Firestop
Plasterboard as
required Rondo P.N. 129
Furring Channel
50 x 50 x 0.75mm or
Corner Beads 75 x 75 x 0.75mm
if required continuous Galv.
Steel Angles as
required
1, 2 or 3 layers of Timber Beam

Boral Firestop Plasterboard Nails as required
Plasterboard as @ 200mm centres
required
Typical Timber Beam Protection - Perspective View - Furred System
34 Beam Protection
Timber Floor
Framing member
Timber Beam of 50 x 50 x 0.75mm

not less than or 75 x 75 x 0.75mm
500kg/m3 average continuous Galv.
density Steel Angles as
required
1, 2 or 3 layers of
Boral Firestop Plasterboard as
Plasterboard as required - max.
required span of 600mm for
ceiling layers
Corner Bead Plasterboard Nails

if required as required @
50mm 200mm centres
min.
Typical Timber Beam Protection - Direct Fixed System
Framing members
@ max. 600mm
centres
Roofing or Flooring
1, 2 or 3 layers of
Boral Firestop
Plasterboard as
required
50 x 50 x 0.75mm or
75 x 75 x 0.75mm
continuous Galv.
Corner Beads Steel Angles as
if required required
Timber Beam of
not less than
1, 2 or 3 layers of 500kg/m3 average
Boral Firestop Plasterboard Nails as required
density
Plasterboard as @ 200mm centres
required
Typical Timber Beam Protection - Perspective View - Direct Fixed System
Joints 35
Roofing or flooring
Framing member

Rondo P.N. 274 Suspension Bracket @ 1200mm max. centres
Minimum 6 x 50 Type L screws to

one side only @ 200mm max. centres Rondo P.N. 2534 Suspension Clip
120mm
20
mm Rondo P.N. 128 or 127 Top Cross Rail
1, 2 or 3 layers of Boral Firestop 100mm max. 50mm
FRL 30/30/30: 1 x 16mm Boral Rondo P.N. 139 Joiner

Firestop Plasterboard.
FRL 60/60/60 and FRL 90/90/90:
2 x 16mm Boral Firestop Rondo P.N. 129 Furring Channel
Plasterboard.
20mm max.
View parallel to
Rondo P.N. P35 Expansion Joint Furring Channel
Bead if required

FRL 30/30/30: 1 x 16mm Boral
Firestop Plasterboard. 120mm
20
FRL 60/60/60 and FRL 90/90/90: mm Rondo P.N. 128 or 127 Top Cross Rail
50mm
2 x 16mm Boral Firestop
Plasterboard.

View perpendicular
20mm max. to Furring Channel
Typical Movement Joint Detail
Type L screws @ 200mm centres Framing
1, 2 or 3 layers of Boral Firestop Approved fire grade sealant

10-12
mm
Note: 1. Locate joint centrally between framing members when parallel to framing.
2. Minimum of one layer of Boral Firestop Plasterboard continuous over joint.
3. Ensure single layer system is back blocked.
Typical Control Joint Detail

36 Perimeter Details
Roofing or flooring
Batten as required
Framing member

100mm
6-10 max.
mm Rondo P.N. 139 Joiner
Continuous Rondo P.N. 553 Angle
or Steel Stud fastened to wall
Approved Sealant
1 x 16mm Boral Firestop Plasterboard
100mm
max.
6-10
1 x 16mm Boral Firestop Plasterboard
mm
Boral Cornice Adhesive Plasterboard Cornice or taped

square set finish
Alternative Detail
Typical Perimeter Detail - FRL 30/30/30

Perimeter Details 37
Roofing or flooring
Batten as required
Framing member


100mm
6-10 max.
mm Rondo P.N. 139 Joiner
Continuous Rondo P.N. 553 Angle
2 or 3 layers of Boral Firestop

Boral Cornice Adhesive or Ceramic
Fibre Blanket or approved sealant
Plasterboard Cornice or taped

See Alternative square set finish
Details below
Rondo P.N. 554 Angle
6-10mm 22mm Promaseal IBS

2 or 3 layers of Boral
Firestop Plasterboard by Promat Fyreguard
as required
Rondo P.N. P50

Rondo P.N. DU05 10mm
Shadowline Trim
Wall Trim
Wall Trim Shadowline Trim
Framing Top Plate 45mm thick

2 or 3 layers of Boral
25 x 25mm fillet of 100mm as required
Cornice Adhesive max. 3-10mm
6-10 16mm max.
mm 90mm Plasterboard
Cornice
25 x 25mm fillet of
5mm max. Cornice Adhesive
Plasterboard Cornice
o/hang
10mm Boral Standard

Core Plasterboard
Plasterboard Cornice Plasterboard Cornice Cornice Adhesive

Detail A Detail B

38 Perimeter Details
Roofing or flooring
Framing member


600mm max.
Continuous Rondo P.N. 553 Angle Rondo P.N. 139 Joiner

6-10mm

Approved fire-rated sealant
Optional Plasterboard Cornice

or taped square set finish 3 x 16mm Boral Firestop Plasterboard
100mm max.
6-10mm
Framing
Cornice Adhesive 3 x 16mm Boral Firestop Plasterboard
Plasterboard Cornice or
taped square set finish
Alternative Detail


Introduction General Construction Details
Boral Plasterboard Non Fire-Rated Ceiling Movement joints should be put at building
Systems provide a variety of application construction joint locations. Control joints should
configurations using 1 layer of 10mm or 13mm be spaced at not more than 12 metre max. centres
Boral Plasterboard Standard Core or 10mm Boral in either direction or 15 metre centres where there
Unispan fixed as a Suspended, Direct Fixed or is perimeter relief.
Furred System.
Note: Where necessary specify a furred system to
• These ceiling construction details are not minimise the risk of ceiling damage due to frame
suitable for external ceilings. movement caused by structural, thermal and
• Thermal or acoustic insulation (max. 3kg/m2) seasoning effects.
may be placed above ceiling. Caution:
Early Fire Hazard Properties Boral Plasterboard ceiling systems are not
Boral Plasterboard Standard Core, tested for early designed to support the weight of maintenance
fire hazard properties in accordance with personnel, additional plant or storage of goods.
Australian Standard 1530.3 - 1982, recorded the
following results: Materials
Ignitability (0-20) -14; Smoke Developed (0-10) -2;
Spread of Flame (0-10) -0; Heat Evolved (0-10) -1. • 10mm or 13mm Boral Plasterboard Standard
Core or 10mm Boral Unispan.
Component Mass • Boral Plasterboard Jointing Compound (as
• One layer of 10mm Boral Standard Core preferred from the Boral Plasterboard
Plasterboard has a mass of approximately Jointing Compound range).
6.5kg/m2; • Boral Plasterboard Cornice 55mm, 75mm &
• One layer of 13mm Boral Standard Core 90mm if required, applied using Boral
Plasterboard has a mass of approximately Plasterboard Cornice Adhesive or Cornice
8.5kg/m2; Adhesive Mid Set.
• One layer of 10mm Boral Unispan • Boral Plasterboard Stud Adhesive.
Plasterboard has a mass of approximately • Perforated paper tape.
6.7kg/m2; • An approved caulking compound for
• Rondo Furring Channel Part No. 129 has a caulking gaps at ceiling perimeters.
mass of approximately 0.5kg/m; • Screws and nails as specified.
• Rondo Top Cross Rail Part No. 128 has a • Rivets (all steel).
mass of approximately 0.7kg/m.
Refer to Safety Data Sheets (available from Boral
Systems Mass Plasterboard Sales Offices) or the container
The following table shows mass calculations labelling, when handling relevant products.
based on the above approximations:
All materials must be carefully stored and
Plasterboard Plasterboard Suspension protected on the construction site. Damaged
Layers Mass System Mass* plasterboard sheets and accessory materials must
1 x 10mm 6.5kg/m2 8.5kg/m2 not be used. Plasterboard is to be stacked flat and
1 x 13mm 8.5kg/m 2 10.5kg/m2 protected from moisture and must not be used
1 x 10mm Unispan 6.7kg/m 2 8.7kg/m2
where it will be exposed to excessive moisture.
Rondo Fixing and Suspension Components
* The suspension system mass is approximate Manufactured by Rondo Building Services Ltd.
only and based on a Rondo steel suspension
and marketed by Boral Plasterboard:
system with Top Cross Rails @ 1200mm centres,
Furring Channels @ 600mm max. centres
129 - Furring Channel
(450mm max. centres for 10mm Standard Core
127 - Top Cross Rail
Plasterboard) and an average drop.
139 - Joiner to Top Cross Rail
Decoration 237, 226, 394 - Direct Fixing Clips
247 or 274 - Suspension Bracket
The ceiling system is flush jointed to provide a 121 - Suspension Rod
smooth, continuous surface ideal for all forms of 2534 - Adjustable Suspension Clip
decoration. Care must be taken to apply paint or P32 - Corner Bead
other finishes strictly in accordance with the 553 - All Steel Angle 35x35x0.75
Manufacturer’s instructions. 554 - All Steel Angle 50x50x0.75
P35 - Rondo Control Joint
Fasteners Direct Fixed Systems

Nails - Timber Frame Where fixing direct to timber or steel framing
Layers of without furring channel, framework should not
Plasterboard Smooth Shank Annular Ring Galvanised
exceed 600mm spacing (see note). Spans and
x Thickness Gold Shank and 2.8mm
Passivated Uninail Diameter spacings may be reduced if required.
40mm¹ 30mm¹ 40mm¹ Note: Furring channel spacing to be 450mm for
1 x 10mm
30mm² 30mm² 30mm² 10mm Standard Core Plasterboard.
40mm¹ 30mm¹ 40mm¹
1 x 13mm Plasterboard Application
30mm² 30mm² 30mm²
1 = Softwood 2 = Hardwood • Plasterboard may be fixed with nails, screws
Layers of or a combination of adhesive and fasteners.
Screws - Timber Frame Screws - Steel Frame
Plasterboard A combination of adhesive and fasteners is
x Thickness Type W Type S or Type D the preferred method for general application.
1 x 10mm 6 - 9 x 32mm 6 - 18 x 25mm* • Fix Boral Plasterboard across the Furring
1 x 13mm 6 - 9 x 32mm 6 - 18 x 25mm* Channel, Timber or Steel framing.
• Butt or end joints not formed on framing
Screw identification is given as: members should be back-blocked as
(min. gauge) - (threads/inch ±1) x (min. length). described under "Back-blocking".
* For ease of construction with framing steel gauges • Tape and finish with preferred Boral
of less than 0.8mm BMT, use 30mm minimum Plasterboard jointing system.
length screws. Adhesive/ Fastener Fixing
• Apply Boral Plasterboard Stud Adhesive to
Installation framing members in daubs measuring
25mm diameter by 15mm high.
Furring channel and framing supports to be taken • Space daubs of adhesive at 230mm
to and provided within 50mm of ceiling perimeter maximum centres.
- min 15mm end clearance to walls. • Keep daubs approximately 200mm away
Suspension Systems from the edges of the sheets and the nail or
• Attach suspension rods to suspension rod screw fixing points.
brackets that are anchored to structural • Under slow-drying conditions, keep Boral
framing or concrete soffit, at typically Plasterboard sheets firm against the
1200mm centres in each direction. adhesive daubs for at least 48 hours. Use
Note: Each suspension rod bracket fastening temporary blocks fastened through
must be capable of supporting a weight of plasterboard to framing members.
143kg plus the self load of the system and • Be sure to fix Boral Plasterboard within
pressure loads. thirty minutes of applying adhesive. This will
• Attach suspension clips to top cross rails, avoid skin forming on the adhesive.
and fit suspension clips to rods. Adjust the
rails to a true and level plane. For the number of nails or screws required, and
• Position furring channels at 600mm their fixing points, refer to the following tables
maximum centres (see note) and attach to and illustrations.
top cross rails with a locking clip at each Adhesive and Fastener Layout
intersection.
• Join lengths of furring channel with furring Plasterboard Conventional
1/3 Spacing
channel joiners, ensuring the joins are Width Spacing
staggered.
• Extra suspension components must be 900mm FAF/FAF FAFAF
provided to support light fittings, bulkheads 1200mm FAAF/FAAF FAFAFAF
and other fixtures. Spans and spacings may 1350mm FAAF/FAAF FAFAFAF
be reduced if required. F = Nail or Screw A = Adhesive F/F = 2 Nails or 1 Screw
All Mechanical Fixing Layout
Position furring channels at 600mm maximum
centres (see note) and attach channels to Minimum Fixing Points per Sheet Width
structural framing with direct fixing clips at
typically 1200mm centres, or to concrete soffit Plasterboard Single Double Nails or
with anchor clips fastened to soffit at typically Width Nails Single Screws
1200mm centres. Ensure that furring channels are 900mm 6 4
fixed to a true and level plane. Longer spans may 1200mm 7 5
be used - refer to Manufacturer's details. 1350mm 8 6
4 daubs of adhesive, 25mm dia. x 15mm high, Daubs of adhesive 200mm

for sheets 1200mm and 1350mm wide from edge of sheets Centre line of sheet
CL 200mm
CL 200mm
50-75mm
CL
Adhesive Fixing
Fixing With Nails Only Fixing With Screws Only

This method normally applies where adhesive Space screws at 300mm maximum centres in field
cannot be used - e.g., over existing linings or over of board and 200mm maximum centres on end
a water vapour barrier. joints (staggered). Space screws at 10mm - 16mm
from the edges and ends.
• Keep Boral Plasterboard sheets in firm
contact with framing member while nails are When screw-fixing single layers of Boral
being driven. Plasterboard sheets:
• Drive nail heads slightly below the surface of • Hold plasterboard sheets firmly in place
the sheet without puncturing the face against the framing members while driving
linerboard. in the screws.
• Along the perimeter of sheets, space nails at • Adjust screw gun correctly so as to drive the
between 10mm minimum and 16mm screw heads below the surface of the sheet
maximum away from the edges and ends of without puncturing the face linerboard.
the sheet. • Press tip of screw firmly into the face
• Skew-nailing is not permitted. linerboard before driving it home.
• Always drive screws with the shank at right
For single nailing, space nails at 200mm angles to the face of the sheets.
maximum centres. For double nailing, space nails • Wherever possible always start from the
at 300mm maximum centres with single nails or centre of the sheet towards the outer edges.
single screws at perimeter only. • Position screws on adjacent edges opposite
each other.
Double Nailing Only: Single Nailing Only:

50mm - 75mm apart at 200mm max. centres
Centre line of sheets Screws Only:
300mm max. centres
300mm max. centres
CL
CL
CL
Along perimeter of sheet, single

nails or single screws only at
Stagger butt joints 10mm - 16mm from edge
between framing
Screw or Nail Fixing

Back-blocking Back-blocking Ceilings Under Floors and

Back-blocking is a mandatory fixing requirement Low-Pitched Roofs
where specified in the Australian Standard This can be carried out from the floor below, one
AS/NZS 2589.1:1997. step at a time as follows (see Figure 2):
• Fix the first Boral Plasterboard sheet.
Failure to provide back-blocking installed as per • Cut the next sheet.
AS/NZS 2589.1:1997 may result in liability for any • Apply Boral Plasterboard Cornice Adhesive
associated costs relating to maintenance and/or to back-blocks and place them between
rectification caused by jointing defects. framing members along the full length of the
sheet already fixed.
Back-blocking substantially reduces call-backs, in • Immediately after all blocks are in place,
particular for cracking and peaking joints. install the next sheet.
• Continue as above across the entire ceiling
Recessed Joints in Ceilings area.
Any area containing three or more recessed joints • When complete, and the adhesive has
must be back-blocked as follows (see Figure 1): thoroughly set, apply the flush-jointing.
• Cut back-blocking pieces from Boral
Plasterboard sheet to sizes no less than
200mm wide and in lengths that will fit
loosely between the framing members. Ceiling joist or bottom chord
• Prepare Boral Plasterboard Cornice Adhesive of roof truss
Back-blocks in place
in a clean container with sufficient water to
make a stiff paste of smooth consistency.
• Apply adhesive over the full face of the back-
blocking pieces using a notched spreader to
form beads of 6mm x 6mm at approximately
20mm centres and at right angles to the
joint.
• Fix Boral Plasterboard ceiling sheet
transverse to framing members, placing the
back-blocks centrally along the full length of
the sheet's edge.
• Fix the next sheets immediately after the
blocks are in place.
Boral Plasterboard ceiling
Back-blocks in ceilings may be cemented into
Wall
position from within the roof cavity using a more
fluid adhesive mix and pouring it onto the top of
the ceiling join before seating the back-blocks
onto the adhesive. Figure 2.
Back-blocking pieces
of Boral Plasterboard Back-blocking Butt Joints
sheet 200mm wide Back-block butt joints as follows (see Figure 3):
min. glued with • Fix ceiling sheets with ends butted neatly
Cornice Adhesive together. The butt joint should fall within
50mm of the mid-span point between
framing members.
• Use battens and packers to support and
deflect the sheet ends upwards about 2mm.
Roof truss
Boral Plasterboard
ceiling
Figure 1.
Back-block
Rafter or joist Architectural Specification
Boral Plasterboard Ceilings shown in the relevant
drawings shall consist of materials supplied by
Boral Plasterboard, fixed and finished in
accordance with the instructions contained in
Boral Plasterboard Technical Manuals and in
Cornice adhesive TecSYS - a comprehensive technical catalogue on
Temporary battens
CD-ROM (see back cover for details).
Plasterboard Packing strip
Temporary nailing As drawings are updated from time to time, users
are advised to check drawing currency before
Figure 3. adopting the procedures and details noted
thereon.
Back-blocking Dos & Don'ts

• Back-blocking must be installed at the fixing
stage.
• Joints must not be set prior to back-
blocking.
• Do not use plaster in its advanced setting
state or any dry mix compound for back-
blocking. Dry or partly dry compounds
combined with ceiling temperatures may
cause premature dry-out and reduced bond.
• Ensure back-blocking is completely dry prior
to the taping process.
• Do not use stud adhesive for back-blocking.
• Back-blocking strips should not be tight
between framing members.
44 System Selector
System Fire-Rating
(Test Ref.)

CS18 Non Fire Suspended, Direct Fixed or Furred
Rated OR OR
Ceiling System provides a variety of application
configurations using 1 layer of 10mm or 13mm
Boral Plasterboard Standard Core or 10mm
Boral Unispan fixed as a Suspended, Direct
Fixed or Furred System.
Suspended Systems 1 layer of 10mm or 13mm Boral Plasterboard
Standard Core or 10mm Boral Unispan fixed to
a supporting framework of timber / steel at
600mm (450mm for 10mm Boral Plasterboard
Standard Core) max. centres. - Plasterboard is
fixed across supporting members -
OR Longitudinal joints (along recessed edges) and
Butt or End Joints not formed on framing
members should be back blocked - Back blocks
to be laminated with daubs of Cornice
Adhesive - Fixing to framework to be as a
Direct Fixed Systems follows: Fixed directly to timber / steel beams
or purlins at 600mm (450mm for 10mm Boral
Plasterboard Standard Core) max. centres - or -
Fixed to furring channel system at 600mm
max. centres that has been -( a) clipped or
direct fixed to a steel or timber floor / ceiling
frame at 1200mm max. centres - or - (b)
clipped to top cross rails at 1200mm max.
centres supported by suspension rod system
OR hung from a conc. soffit, steel or timber floor /
ceiling frame.
Flooring over - Concrete Slab or min. 12mm

plywood or particle board fixed direct to frame.
Furred Channel Systems Roofing over -Concrete Slab, Tile, Aluminium
frame.
Roofing or floor 35mm min.
Steel or timber floor or ceiling

OR framing member with or
1 layer of 10mm or 13mm Boral without steel battens @ 600mm
Standard Core Plasterboard or max. centres (450mm max.
10mm Boral Unispan centres for 10mm Standard
Core Plasterboard).
Back blocks laminated to face sheet with End joints formed on Timber or steel roof or
Note: All joints not formed
cornice adhesive on all longitudinal framing members and floor framing @ 600mm
on a framing member must
joints and on butt or end joints staggered max. centres (450mm max.
be back blocked
centres for 10mm Standard
Core Plasterboard).
200mm
300mm
Screw fastening is illustrated using min. 6 x 32

Screws 10mm to
Type W screws for timber or 6 x 25 Type S or
16mm from edges
Type D screws for steel. Screws to be max.
300mm centres in field and 200mm max. centres
Tape and finish with 1 layer of 10mm or 13mm Boral Standard Core on end joints (staggered). Refer to “Plasterboard
preferred Boral Plasterboard or 10mm Boral Unispan fixed Application” on Page 40 for details of adhesive
Plasterboard system transverse to ceiling joists. or nail fixing.
Roofing or floor 35mm min. Steel or timber floor

or ceiling frame
Rondo P.N. 226 Clip @
600mm max. centres fastened Rondo P.N. 226 or 394 Clip @
to steel framing member with 600mm max. centres fastened
min. two 10 x 16 Type D to timber framing member with
screws or equivalent OR min. two 2.8 x 30 plasterboard
nails or equivalent
Channel @ 600mm 1 layer of 10mm or 13mm Boral
max. centres (450mm max. Standard Core Plasterboard or
centres for 10mm Standard 10mm Boral Unispan
Core Plasterboard).
Back blocks laminated to face sheet with Timber or steel roof

cornice adhesive on all longitudinal Note: All joints not formed
or floor framing @
joints and on butt or end joints on a Furring Channel must
1200mm max. centres
be back blocked
Rondo P.N. 129 Furring Channel End joints formed on Furring
@ 600mm max. centres Channels and staggered
(450mm max. centres for 10mm
Standard Core Plasterboard). Rondo P.N. 226 or 394
Clip @ 1200mm max.
centres
200mm
300mm
Screws 10mm to Screw fastening is illustrated using min.

16mm from edges 6 x 25 Type S or Type D screws. Screws to
be max. 300mm centres in field and 200mm
Tape and finish with 1 layer of 10mm or 13mm Boral Standard max. centres on end joints (staggered).
preferred Boral Core Plasterboard or 10mm Boral Unispan Refer to “Plasterboard Application” on
Plasterboard system fixed transverse to Furring Channels Page 40 for details of adhesive or nail fixing.
Suspended Systems
Rondo P.N. 274 Suspension Bracket fastened

Rondo P.N. 247 to steel member with min. two 10 x 16 Type D
Suspension Bracket screws or equivalent Roofing or floor
anchored to concrete 35mm min.
soffit to engineer’s detail
or ceiling frame
Rondo P.N. 121
Suspension Rods @
1200mm max. centres OR OR Bracket fastened to timber
framing with min. two
Rondo P.N. 2534 Clip 2.8 x 30 plasterboard nails
or equivalent
Channel @ 600mm
max. centres (450mm max.
Rondo P.N. 128 Top
centres for 10mm Standard
Cross Rail @ 1200mm
Core Plasterboard)
max. centres
1 layer of 10mm or 13mm Boral
Standard Core Plasterboard or
10mm Boral Unispan Rondo P.N. 139 Joiner

Back blocks laminated to face sheet with Note: All joints not formed Rods @ 1200 mm typical centres
cornice adhesive on all longitudinal on a Furring Channel must
joints and on butt or end joints be back blocked
Rondo P.N. 128 Top
Cross Rail @ 1200mm
1200mm typical typical centres
Rondo P.N. 2534 1200mm typical Rondo P.N. 129 Furring

Suspension Clip channel @ 600mm max.
centres (450mm max.
Rondo P.N. 139 centres for 10mm Standard
Joiner Core Plasterboard)
200mm
300mm
Screws 10mm to
16mm from edges Screw fastening is illustrated using min.
Tape and finish with
1 layer of 10mm or 13mm Boral 6 x 25 Type S or Type D screws. Screws to
preferred Boral
Standard Core Plasterboard or be max. 300mm centres in field and 200mm
Plasterboard joining
10mm Boral Unispan fixed max. centres on end joints (staggered).
system
transverse to Furring Channels Refer to “Plasterboard Application” on
Page 40 for details of adhesive or nail fixing.
48 Typical Perimeter and Bulkhead Details
Rondo P.N. 129 Rondo P.N. 127 Top Rondo P.N. 2534
Furring Channel Cross Rail Suspension Clip Rondo P.N. 121
Suspension Rod
Rondo P.N. 139
Joiner
Pop rivet
1 layer of 10mm or 13mm Rondo P.N. 127

Boral Plasterboard Standard Top Cross Rail
Continuous
Boral Plasterboard Core or 10mm Boral Unispan Galvanised
Cornice as required Steel Angle Rondo P.N. 129
Furring Channel
Pop rivet
Corner Bead
if required
Rondo P.N. 129 Rondo P.N. 127 Top

Furring Channel Cross Rail 1 layer of 10mm or 13mm
Boral Plasterboard Standard
Rondo P.N. 139 Joiner Core or 10mm Boral Unispan
as required
Rondo P.N.121 Rondo P.N. 139

Suspension Rod Joiner pop
rivetted to
1 layer of 10mm or 13mm Rondo P.N. 127 Top Cross Rail
Boral Plasterboard Standard Top Cross Rail
Core or 10mm Boral Unispan
Wall angle trim as required
Typical Perimeter Details Rondo P.N. 2534

Suspension Clip
Rondo P.N. 129
Furring Channel Galvanised Angle
pop rivetted to
Top Cross Rail
Corner Bead
if required
1 layer of 10mm or 13mm

Boral Plasterboard Standard
Core or 10mm Boral Unispan
as required
Typical Bulkhead Details

QuietZone™ Ceiling Systems
Introduction 49
Introduction Installation
The QuietZone™ systems have been designed to The Boral Acoustic Ceiling Mount is designed for
reduce unwanted noise from specific areas of a use in Rondo's Key-Lock Ceiling Suspension
home. There are three QuietZone™ ceiling System. Refer to the Rondo catalogue for the
systems designed to suit varying budgets and spanning and spacing options for furring channels
design considerations - these three systems are and primary rails.
identified as "Quiet", "Quieter" and "Quietest".
Direct Fix Application
Building a QuietZone™ ceiling requires a little Components
more care and attention to detail than standard
systems. Each component in a QuietZone™ • Furring Channel Clip;
System must be securely fixed, necessary services • Rubber Element; and
strategically placed and all plasterboard perimeter • Screw (supplied by others):
edges and openings adequately sealed. - 14-10 x min. 65 mm Type 17 roof screw
into timber;
Note: QuietZone™ is a registered trademark of - 12 or 14 gauge x min. 45 mm drill point
Amatek Limited trading as Insulation Solutions. roofing screw into light gauge steel; or
- “Tapcon” screw into concrete.
Boral Acoustic Ceiling Mount Procedure
The Boral Acoustic Ceiling Mount is used in the Assemble the mount as shown in the following
QuietZone™ systems and provides a cost effective illustration.
solution to impact sound insulation for ceilings
direct fixed or suspended to either concrete
soffits, timber floor joists, roof purlins and the like.
The Acoustic Ceiling Mount significantly reduces Ceiling

transmission of impact sound from many Support Structure
common sources including:
• footfalls;
• rain; and Furring
• equipment Channel Clip
Other typical applications for the Boral Acoustic Rubber Element

Ceiling Mount are in multi-residential apartment showing colour
construction, cinemas, and areas below a plant coding dot
room. Fixing Screw (with
25mm dia. Steel
Advantages washer where
• Easy and quick to install; fire rating required)
• Suspended application does not need
additional fixings; Rondo
Furring Channel
• Acoustic Ceiling Mount can be slid along the
top cross rail which allows for easy re-
positioning;
• Minimises low frequency “thumps” 1. Screw fix the mount via the central hole in the
generated from footfalls on timber floors; rubber element. For fire-rated ceilings, a 25 mm
• Fully tested; diameter x 2 mm steel washer is required under
• Rubber Element is colour coded for easy the fastener head.
identification of load range; and 2. Use a suitable power tool with an appropriate
• High load capacity minimises number of hex driver and tighten the fastener to a point
Acoustic Ceiling Mounts required per square where there is no compression of the rubber
metre. element. Check the pull-out capacity of fastener
to ensure correct size is selected.
3. Clip furring channel into the Furring Channel
Clip.
50 Acoustic Ceiling Mount
Suspended Application Load Ratings

Components For both applications, the rubber element comes
in a variety of load bearing capacities and is
colour coded accordingly. The appropriate
• Furring Channel Clip
element must be used to support the weight of
• Interchange Clip
plasterboard being used in the ceiling.
• Rubber Element
Procedure As each layer of plasterboard is fixed to the
Assemble the mount as shown in the following furring channel, the rubber element will deflect
illustration. under the load. A maximum deflection of 5 mm
will result when the maximum load, as indicated
in the following table, is reached. Allowance
should be made for deflection when setting out
ceiling heights.
Rondo Colour Max. Load Static
Top Cross Rail Coding in kg Deflection
Blue dot 17 5mm
White dot 25 5mm
Furring
Channel Clip
Performance
Rubber Element
The Boral Acoustic Ceiling Mount has been
showing colour acoustically tested for airborne and impact sound
coding dot insulation in both the direct fix and the suspended
application. Acoustic ratings for the assembly
details illustrated below are shown in the
Interchange Clip following table.
Plasterboard Fixing Floor Covering Rw IIC
Direct to joist Bare 39 32
Rondo Direct via Boral
Furring Channel Bare 57 54
Acoustic Ceiling Mount
Direct via Boral Carpet and
57 82
Acoustic Ceiling Mount underlay
1. Clip the Interchange Clip into the Top Cross Suspended via Boral
Bare 57 55
Rail. Acoustic Ceiling Mount
2. Clip furring channel into the Furring Channel Suspended via Boral Carpet and
Clip. 57 81
Acoustic Ceiling Mount underlay
190 x 45mm F7 timber 19mm thick chipboard

joists @ 450mm centres floor sheeting
Boral Acoustic Ceiling

Mount direct fixed to or ACI R2.5 glasswool
suspended from joists blanket
Furring Channel clipped Two layers 16mm Boral

into Acoustic Ceiling Mount Firestop plasterboard
@ 600 mm max. centres fixed to furring channel
Assembly Details
FRL 60/60/60
Note: An FRL 90/90/90 system is also available using 2 layers of enhanced firegrade plasterboard.
Contact your Boral Plasterboard Sales Office for details.
Acoustic Selector 51
Floor/ Rating
System Number and Floor Ceiling With Insulation
Insulation
Assembly Details Covering Depth (Test Ref.)
mm Rw IIC*
QZ4 A bare floor (A) or with a covering of carpet and A 287 50 (AO100) 44 (AO100) 75 mm Noise
underlay (B) or with ceramic tiles on cement Control Batts
sheet (C) - on 190mm x 35mm timber floor joists @ 450mm or B 50 (AO100) 62 (AO100) (glass wool
600mm centres. Furring channel fixed with "blue dot" Acoustic @ nominal
3
Ceiling Mounts(1) to underside of every third joist spaced at C 50 (AO100) 44 (AO100) 14 kg /m )
450mm or every second joist spaced at 600mm. 1 layer of
10mm Boral Plasterboard SoundStop™screw fixed to furring
channel. Insulation in floor/ceiling cavity. Joints finished.
Perimeters acoustically sealed.
A B C
Quiet Ceiling
System
QZ5 A bare floor (A) or with a covering of carpet and

A 297 54 (AO100) 49 (AO100) 75 mm Noise
600mm centres. Furring channel fixed with "blue dot" Acoustic @ nominal
Ceiling Mounts(1) to underside of every third joist spaced at C 54 (AO100) 49 (AO100) 14 kg /m ) 3
450mm or every second joist spaced at 600mm. 2 layers of

10mm Boral Plasterboard SoundStop™- first layer screw
fixed to furring channel, second layer adhesive/screw fixed to
first layer. Insulation in floor/ceiling cavity. Joints finished.
Perimeters acoustically sealed.
A B C
Quieter
Ceiling
System
QZ6 A bare floor (A) or with a covering of carpet and

A 297 59 (AO100) 54 (AO100) 75 mm Noise
600mm centres. 2 layers of 10mm Boral Plasterboard @ nominal
3
SoundStop™ to underside of floor between joists and held in C 59 (AO100) 54 (AO100) 14 kg /m )
place with cleats nailed to side of joists. Furring channel fixed
with "blue dot" Acoustic Ceiling Mounts(1) to underside of
every third joist spaced at 450mm or every second joist
spaced at 600mm. 2 layers of 10mm Boral Plasterboard
SoundStop™- first layer screw fixed to furring channel, second
layer adhesive/screw fixed to first layer. Insulation in floor/
ceiling cavity. Joints finished. Perimeters acoustically sealed.
A B C
Quietest
Ceiling
System
* The Impact Insulation Class (IIC) shown as a single number representing impact insulation.
(1) Resilient channel, at 450mm centres directly fixed to underside of joists, may be used instead of furring channel
fixed with acoustic ceiling mounts. Use of resilient channel will result in lower Rw and IIC ratings.
52 QuietZone™ Installation
Quiet Ceilings
The "Quiet" ceiling system consists of one sheet of 10mm Boral Plasterboard SoundStop fixed to underside
of floor/ceiling joists with Furring Channel (Rondo P.N.129) and Boral Plasterboard Acoustic Ceiling Mount.
• Fix Furring Channel to ceiling joists at 450mm centres.

• For joists at 450mm centres, fix ceiling mount to every third joist. For joists at 600mm centres, fix
ceiling mount to every second joist.
• Conventionally fasten single layer of Boral SoundStop to Furring Channel with combination stud
adhesive and supplementary fasteners. Apply stud adhesive at 230mm max. centres across sheet
width, 200mm from edges of sheets and screw points. Screw fasten plasterboard at sheet edges
(10-16mm from edge) and along centreline of sheet to each Furring Channel.
• Floor/ceiling cavity is filled with 75mm noise control batts.
QuietZone™ performance
• Rw 50 - Loud speech can be heard but not understood.
• IIC 62 - With floor covering of carpet and underlay, walking is heard as low thump.
For ceiling joists @ 450mm centres, fix ceiling mount to every third joist.
For joists @ 600mm centres, fix ceiling mount to every second joist.
Flooring
Floor joists
TM
75mm Noise Control Batts
One layer of Boral

Plasterboard SoundStop
conventionally fixed to Furring Channels
QuietZone™ Installation 53
Quieter Ceilings
The "Quieter" ceiling system consists of two sheets of 10mm Boral Plasterboard SoundStop fixed to
underside of floor/ceiling joists with Furring Channel (Rondo P.N.129) and Boral Plasterboard Acoustic
Ceiling Mount.

• For joists at 450mm centres, fix ceiling mount to every third joist. For joists at 600mm centres, fix
ceiling mount to every second joist.
• Mechanically fasten first layer of Boral SoundStop to Furring Channel with screws across sheet width
at 300mm max. centres.
• Second layer is fixed to first using combination stud adhesive and mechanical fasteners. Apply stud
adhesive at 230mm max. centres across sheet width, 200mm from edges of sheets and screw points.
Screw fasten plasterboard at sheet edges (10-16mm from edge) and along centreline of sheet to each
Furring Channel.
• Floor/ceiling cavity is filled with Insulation Solutions’ 75mm Noise Control Batts™.
• Rw 54 - Very hard to hear loud speech.
• IIC 68 - With floor covering of carpet and underlay, heavy walking heard as low thump.
For ceiling joists @ 450mm centres, fix ceiling mount to every third joist
For joists @ 600mm centres, fix ceiling mount to every second joist
Flooring
Floor joists
TM
300mm min overlap
First layer
of Boral Plasterboard
SoundStop screw fastened to
Furring Channels
Daubs of Stud Adhesive

across width of sheet
Screw along centreline
at Furring Channel locations
of sheet
Second layer of
Boral Plasterboard SoundStop
54 QuietZone™ Installation
Quietest Ceilings
The "Quietest" ceiling system consists of two sheets of 10mm Boral Plasterboard SoundStop fixed
to underside of floor/ceiling joists with Furring Channel (Rondo P.N.129) and Boral Plasterboard
Acoustic Ceiling Mount. Two additional layers of 10mm Boral Plasterboard SoundStop are fixed to
underside of flooring with cleats, ensuring a snug fit between joists.

• For joists at 450mm centres, fix ceiling mount to every third joist. For joists at 600mm
centres, fix ceiling mount to every second joist.
• Fasten two layers of 10mm Boral Plasterboard SoundStop to underside of flooring with
cleats.
• Mechanically fasten first layer of Boral SoundStop to Furring Channel with screws across
sheet width at 300mm max. centres.
• Second layer is fixed to first using combination stud adhesive and mechanical fasteners.
Apply stud adhesive at 230mm max. centres across sheet width, 200mm from edges of
sheets and screw points. Screw fasten plasterboard at sheet edges (10-16mm from edge) and
along centreline of sheet to each Furring Channel.
• Floor/ceiling cavity is filled with Insulation Solutions’ 75mm Noise Control Batts™.
• Rw 59 - Loud speech cannot be heard.
• IIC 74 - With floor covering of carpet and underlay, heavy walking heard as very low thump.
For ceiling joists @ 450mm centres, fix ceiling mount to every third joist
For joists @ 600mm centres, fix ceiling mount to every second joist
2 x 10mm layers of
to underside of flooring.
Hold in place with plasterboard
Floor joists
cleats nailed to side of floor joists
TM
Flooring
300mm min overlap
First layer of
screw fastened to Furring Channels
Stud Adhesive daubs

across width of sheet
Screw along centreline
at Furring Channel locations
of sheet
Second layer of
55
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Boral Plasterboard, are guaranteed to be of consistent CD-ROM.
quality and free from any defects.
Boral Plasterboard products must be installed using the
components and accessories specified and in
accordance with the instructions detailed in Boral
Plasterboard’s technical literature.
Our products are manufactured to suit the requirements
of the building industry in Australia.
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.
Important Note
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was correct at the time of printing. Building Systems and catalogue on CD) or the Boral Plasterboard Website.
details are, however, subject to change. To ensure the Alternatively, contact your nearest Boral Plasterboard
information you are using is current, Boral Plasterboard Sales Office or TecASSIST (see details below).
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Plasterboard Ceiling Systems

2 Plasterboard Ceiling Systems

Fire-rated Ceiling Systems QuietZone™ Ceiling Systems

Non Fire-rated Ceiling Systems

Standard Ceilings Design 3

Introduction Boral Plasterboard FRL 120/120/120 Ceiling

Boral Plasterboard FRL 90/90/90 Ceiling Systems:

4 Standard Ceilings Design

General Construction Details • Type W is a single start, needle point, bugle

Standard Ceilings Design 5

Fasteners (continued) Rondo Fixing and Suspension Components

Corner Bead Control Joint Wall Trim Suspension Rod

Rondo Fixing and Suspension Components

6 Standard Ceilings Design

Installation Plasterboard Application for Systems

Standard Ceilings Design 7

Back-blocking Single Layer

As drawings are updated from time to time, users

Note: Where illustrations throughout this manual

Joints in other layers

Form plasterboard dry Laminate back-block to

8 System Selector Table

Ceiling Variations using 1, 2 or 3 Layers of Plasterboard.

System Selector Table

Resistance to Acoustic Rating

Ceiling Variations using 4 Layers of Plasterboard.

System Selector FRL30/30/30 9

Standard Design Roof or Floor Ceiling Systems -

Ceiling System may be fixed to a pitch in the

10 System Selector FRL 60/60/60

Standard Design Roof or Floor Ceiling Systems -

2 layers of 16mm or 3 layers of 13mm Boral

Ceiling System may be fixed to a pitch in the

Furred Channel Systems

System Selector FRL 60/60/60 11

Acoustic Suspended Ceiling under Fire-rated

Ceiling (furred) : 2 layers of 16mm Boral

Ceilings are not designed for

Upgrade of Existing Fibrous Plaster Ceiling

12 System Selector FRL 60/60/60

Standard Design Roof or Floor Ceiling Systems -

Ceiling System may be fixed to a pitch in the

System provides 30 mins. protection to loaded

System Selector FRL 60/60/60 13

Standard Design Roof or Floor Ceiling Systems -

First layer of 13mm and second layer of 16mm

Ceiling System may be fixed to a pitch in the

14 System Selector FRL 90/90/90

Standard Design Roof or Floor Ceiling Systems -

System provides 90 mins. protection to loaded

System Selector FRL 90/90/90 15

Acoustic Suspended Ceiling under Fire-rated

Primary System (furred): Top 2 layers of 16mm

Secondary System (furred): Bottom layer of

Refer to Boral Plasterboard Sales Offices for

16 System Selector FRL 120/120/120

Standard Design Roof or Floor Ceiling Systems -

Primary System: Top 2 layers of 16mm Boral

Secondary System: Bottom 2 layers of 16mm

Ceiling System may be fixed to a pitch in the

System provides 120 mins. protection to

Refer to Boral Plasterboard TecASSIST for

System Selector FRL 120/120/120 17