Tools™ now includes everything about the install of fire resisting products. The most common for little jobs is still plasterboard. We usually need to know the total thickness of the wall & the general rules for:
- staggered joints & joints over openings
- thickness of sheets i.e. 13mm or 16mm. And number of sheets
- gaps to top bottoms of sheets – which will require a fire rated sealant applied
- 200mm butt joint fixing centres & 300mm otherwise.
There’s nothing wrong knowing that fire rated linings need more care & skill. And you can always share this Tool™ with any smart arse drywall contractor who thinks he is right when he is not up to date.
