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Iw01-02-Timber Stud Partition

Timber Stud Partition Walls

 

Iw01

Product*: Crown Acoustic Partition Roll

Description: Glass wool insulation friction-fitted between timber studs

Iw02

Product*: Rocksilk Flexible Slab

Description: Rock mineral wool insulation friction-fitted between timber studs

 

Advantages

  • Crown Acoustic Partition Roll and Rocksilk Flexible Slab improve acoustic performance to 40 Rw dB, meeting Building Regulation requirements for dwellings in England and Wales
  • Satisfies 40 Rw dB performance with a single layer of standard plasterboard each side
  • Minimises partition width
  • Prevents hollow sound that can occur in partitions with empty cavities
  • The partition also provides a high degree of thermal insulation, enabling a greater degree of comfort control throughout the building
Iw01 and Iw02 Timber Stud Partition Walls

Products

Crown Acoustic Partition Roll is a flexible, resilient, roll of glass mineral wool.
Rocksilk Flexible Slab is a flexible stone mineral wool slab designed for friction fitting.

Typical construction

A timber stud partition (minimum 63x38mm studs) infilled with 50mm of Crown Acoustic Partition Roll or 50mm Rocksilk Flexible Slab with 12.5mm standard plasterboard each side meets the requirements of the Building Regulations for a 40 Rw dB partition.

The partition should be sealed with an acoustic sealant at its perimeter and at all penetrations.

Installation

Construct the timber frame, applying a bead of acoustic sealant to each piece of timber that is fixed to the surrounding structure. Board out one side of the partition before inserting the insulation.

50mm Crown Acoustic Partition Roll and Rocksilk Flexible Slab are designed to friction fit between timber studs at 600mm centres. 50mm Crown Acoustic Partition Roll And Rocksilk Flexible Slab are sufficiently rigid not to need supporting at the head of the partition.

Alternatively, use 25mm Acoustic Partition Roll, friction fitted between timber studs at 600mm centres and supported at the head of the partition by means of a timber batten.

For maximum acoustic performance, fit all insulation tightly up against the stud sides. Seal all gaps around the perimeter of the plasterboard with acoustic sealant.

Performance

Acoustic performance

Table 93 shows typical sound reduction figures for a range of timber stud partitions.

Fire performance

Crown Acoustic Partition Roll and Rocksilk Flexible Slab are classified as Euroclass A1 to BS EN ISO 13501-1.

Density 

  • 25mm Crown Acoustic Partition Roll has a density of 19.5 kg/m3.
  • 50mm Crown Acoustic Partition Roll has a density of 16 kg/m3.
  • 50mm Rocksilk Flexible Slab has a density in excess of 10.00 kg/m3.
Typical specification

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Crown Acoustic Partition Roll, 50mm thick*/ Rocksilk Flexible Slab 50mm thick*, fixed between vertical studs. Insulation to fit snugly between studs and at bottom of the structure to ensure that there are no air gaps. Seal all gaps around the perimeter of the plasterboard with acoustic sealant. (*Delete as appropriate)

Alternatively, consult the National Building Specifications (NBS) based on Standard Version K10/125. It contains a set of proprietary clauses, which are edited versions written by Knauf Insulation.

 

Typical section

Typical Detail Iw01 & Iw02

Table 93: Sound insulation of timber stud partitions

Solution Stud Size (mm) Facing Infill RwdB
Iw01 63x38

12.5mm standard plasterboard each side

None 35
63x38

12.5mm standard plasterboard each side

50mm Crown Acoustic Partition Roll

42*
Iw02 63x38

12.5mm standard plasterboard each side

50mm Rocksilk Flexible Slab

42*