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DATA QGYPS® REGULAR BOARD

Qgyps® Regular Gypsum Board

Qgyps® Regular Gypsum Board is manufactured from calcium Sulfate (Gypsum Plaster)
and has a high quality paper face which is suitable for all general lining requirements for
both residential and commercial projects, providing a high quality finish for walls and
ceilings. Regular gypsum board product is suitable for most applications where normal fire,
structural and acoustic levels are specified. Also suitable for direct decoration or Thistle
plaster finish. Qgyps® Regular Gypsum Board complies with the following standards ASTM
C1396, ASTM C473, ASTM C36 & EN520.
Technical Specifications
Length
Thickness(mm) Width (mm) Weight (Kg / m2) Standards
(mm)

7.5 1200 - 1220 2000 - 3000 5.4 ± 0.1

9.5 1200 - 1220 2000 - 3000 6.9 ± 0.15 ASTM C1396

ASTM C473
12.5 1200 - 1220 2000 - 3000 9.0 ± 0.2
ASTM C36
15 1200 2000 - 3000 10.8 ± 0.2 EN520

18 1200 2000 - 3000 13.0 ± 0.25

Density: 720 kg/m3

Appearance: Ivory face liner & Grey back liner.

- Tapered edge boards are ideal for either jointing or skimming

- Square edge is generally used for textured finishes

Features
• Light Weight.
• Easy, Fast & Dry Application.
• High Sound Insulation.
• Provides more flexibility in design.
• High Fire Resistance properties.

Application Areas
• Drywall Partitions.
• Suspended Ceilings.
• Prefabricated Building Units.
• Furring & Dry lining.
• Renovations.

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DATA QGYPS® FIRE RATED BOARD
Qgyps® Fire Rated Gypsum Board

Qgyps® Fire Rated Gypsum Board is suitable for industrial, commercial & residential
applications; both in the new construction and renovation sectors. Load bearing, non-load
bearing walls and partitions can be clad with single or multiple layers of Fire Resistant Board
with or without cavity infill insulation to achieve the required results for Fire Resistance.
Qgyps® Fire Resistant Gypsum Board complies with the following standards BS 476: Part
22: 1987, ASTM E84, EN 520, ASTM C1396 & ASTM C473
Technical Specifications
Length
Thickness(mm) Width (mm) Weight (Kg / m2) Standards
(mm)

7.5 1200 - 1220 2000 - 3000 5.9 ± 0.1

ASTM C1396
9.5 1200 - 1220 2000 - 3000 7.5 ± 0.15 ASTM C473
ASTM E84
12.5 1200 - 1220 2000 - 3000 10 ± 0.2
BS 476: Part 22:
15 1200 2000 - 3000 12 ± 0.2 1987
EN520
18 1200 2000 - 3000 14.4 ± 0.25

Density: 800 kg/m3

Appearance: Pink face liner & Pink grey back liner.

- Tapered edge boards are ideal for either jointing or skimming

- Square edge is generally used for textured finishes

Features
• High Fire Resistance compared to Regular
Gypsum Board.
• Contains Fiber Glass to maintain the integrity
of the board when exposed to Fire.

Application Areas
• Qgyps® Fire Resistant is primarily used for
cladding walls, ceiling on metal grids & wooden
frames for shafted wall installation, furring,
partition, suspended ceilings, prefab units with
fire protection requirements.

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DATA QGYPS®MOISTURERESISTANTBOARD
Qgyps® Moisture Resistant Gypsum Board

Qgyps® Moisture Resistant Gypsum Board is with water repellent additives in the core and paper liners.
It is suitable as a base for tiling wet areas such as bathrooms & kitchen. Also it is used for external soffits
in sheltered positions. Qgyps® Moisture Resistant Gypsum Board complies with the following standards
ASTM C1396, ASTM C473, ASTM G21 & EN520.

Technical Specifications
Length
Thickness(mm) Width (mm) Weight (Kg / m2) Standards
(mm)

7.5 1200 - 1220 2000 - 3000 6 ± 0.1

ASTM C1396
9.5 1200 - 1220 2000 - 3000 7.6 ± 0.15 ASTM C473
ASTM E84
12.5 1200 - 1220 2000 - 3000 10.1 ± 0.2
BS 476: Part 22:
15 1200 2000 - 3000 12.1 ± 0.2 1987
EN520
18 1200 2000 - 3000 14.5 ± 0.25

Density: 810 kg/m3

Surface water absorption: EN 520 Total water absorption: EN 520
≤ 1.2g ≤ 5%
Appearance: Green face liner & Green grey back liner.

- Tapered edge boards are ideal for either jointing or skimming

- Square edge is generally used for textured finishes

Features
• The paper surface liner is treated to inhibit
mold growth.
• Hydrophobic boards impregnated against
absorption of moisture.
Application Areas
• Qgyps® Moisture Resistant is primarily used in
bathrooms, kitchen and similar humid areas
where there’s exposure to moisture. Tiles up to
12.5mm thickness and 32 kg/m2 can be applied
on Qgyps® Moisture Resistant Gypsum Board
surface. Stud Spacing should be reduced to
400mm centers in tiling areas.

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DATA QGYPS® FIRE & MOISTURE RESISTANT BOARD
Qgyps® Fire & Moisture Resistant Gypsum Board

Qgyps® Fire & Moisture Resistant Gypsum Board are gypsum wallboards with high Fire Protection
performance, manufactured specially for use in areas exposed to moisture and humidity.Qgyps® Fire &
Moisture Resistant Gypsum Board complies with the following standards ASTM C1396, ASTM C473, ASTM
G21, ASTM E84, BS 476: Part 22: 1987 & EN 520.

Technical Specifications
Length
Thickness(mm) Width (mm) Weight (Kg / m2) Standards
(mm)

7.5 1200 - 1220 2000 - 3000 6.1 ± 0.1

ASTM C1396
9.5 1200 - 1220 2000 - 3000 7.7 ± 0.15 ASTM C473
ASTM G21
12.5 1200 - 1220 2000 - 3000 10.2 ± 0.2
ASTM E84
15 1200 2000 - 3000 12.3 ± 0.2 BS 476: Part 22:
1987 EN520
18 1200 2000 - 3000 14.7 ± 0.25

Density: 820 kg/m3

Surface water absorption: EN 520 Total water absorption: EN 520
≤ 1.2g ≤ 5%
Appearance: Pink face liner & Green grey back liner.

- Tapered edge boards are ideal for either jointing or skimming

- Square edge is generally used for textured finishes
Features
• The paper surface liner is treated to inhibit
mold growth.
• Hydrophobic boards impregnated against
absorption of moisture.
• High Fire Resistant
Application Areas
• Qgyps® Fire & Moisture Resistant are high
performance gypsum boards used as the
cladding component of dry wall construction in
humid areas such as:
• Fire Rated Partition or Ceiling of Kitchen /
Bathroom.
• Fire Rated Shaft walls in humid areas.
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PARTITION COMPONENTS
SYSTEM
Single stud, Double layer of 15mm Fire shield board
Two layers of 15mm Qgyps® Fire shield Gypsum board
Board to each side of 68.2mm Exmet studs
installed at 600mm centres with 50mm Kim-
F I R E R AT E D
2 HOURS FIRE RATED mco Glasswool Insulation in the cavity.
Qgyps® Fireshield Gypsum Board
1200 x 2400 x 15mm
Stud and Track galvanized rate G60. Density: 850 kg/m3

Gypsum board metal frames Fixing & Finishing

Ex-Met Stud Drywall Screws

70 x 35.5 x 3000 x 0.5mm 35mm & 45mm
(For fixing gypsum board to metal frames)

Ex-Met Stud Wafer Head Screws

90 x 35.5 x 3000 x 0.5mm (For fixing metal frame to metal frame)

Ex-Met Stud USG Sheetcrock Joint Compound

140 x 35.5 x 3000 x 0.5mm (For seamless jointing)

Ex-Met Main Channel Titefix Joint Tape

68.2 x 29 x 3000 x 0.5mm (For joint reinforcement)

Qgyps® Fire Shield partition system has been evaluated in accordance with BS 476-22, Method 5,
Determination of fire resistance of partitions.
Ex-Met Main Channel Insulation
88.2 x 29 x 3000 x 0.5mm
INTEGRITY INSULATION

50mm KIMCO Glasswool

120 minutes 120 minutes Density: 10kg/m3)
Ex-Met Main Channel
SOUND INSULATION
138.2 x 29 x 3000 x 0.5mm
,
FSTC = 55 dB R �(C;Ctr) = 56 (-3;-8) dB
 FIRE SHIELD SYSTEM
PARTITION COMPONENTS
SYSTEM
Double stud, Double layer of 15mm Fire shield board
Two layers of 15mm Qgyps® Fire shield Gypsum board
Board to each side with double 68.2mm Ex-
met studs installed at 600mm centres with
F I R E R AT E D 2 HOURS FIRE RATED 50mm Kimmco Glasswool Insulation in the Qgyps® Fireshield Gypsum Board
cavity. Stud and Track galvanized rate G60. 1200 x 2400 x 15mm

Gypsum board metal frames Fixing & Finishing

Ex-Met Stud Drywall Screws

70 x 35.5 x 3000 x 0.5mm 35mm & 45mm
(For fixing gypsum board to metal frames)

Ex-Met Stud Wafer Head Screws

90 x 35.5 x 3000 x 0.5mm (For fixing metal frame to metal frame)

Ex-Met Stud USG Sheetcrock Joint Compound

140 x 35.5 x 3000 x 0.5mm (For seamless jointing)

Ex-Met Main Channel Titefix Joint Tape

68.2 x 29 x 3000 x 0.5mm (For joint reinforcement)

Qgyps® Fire Shield partition system has been evaluated in accordance with BS 476-22, Method 5,
Determination of fire resistance of partitions.
Ex-Met Main Channel Insulation
88.2 x 29 x 3000 x 0.5mm
INTEGRITY INSULATION
50mm KIMCO Glasswool
120 minutes 120 minutes Density: 10kg/m3)
Ex-Met Main Channel
SOUND INSULATION 138.2 x 29 x 3000 x 0.5mm
,
FSTC = 63 dB R �(C;Ctr) = 62 (-3;-10) dB
 SINGLE LAYER SYSTEM
FIRE RATED COMPONENTS
PARTITION SYSTEM
Qgyps® 18mm Fire Rated Gypsum Board
Single layer of 18mm Qgyps® Fire Rated Gypsum board
Board to each side of 68.2mm Exmet studs
installed at 600mm centres with 50mm Kim-
F I R E R AT E D 1 HOUR FIRE RATED mco Glasswool Insulation in the cavity. Qgyps® Fireshield Gypsum Board
Stud and Track galvanized rate G60. 1200 x 2400 x 18mm

Gypsum board metal frames Fixing & Finishing

Ex-Met Stud Drywall Screws

70 x 35.5 x 3000 x 0.5mm 35mm & 45mm
(For fixing gypsum board to metal frames)

Ex-Met Stud Wafer Head Screws

90 x 35.5 x 3000 x 0.5mm (For fixing metal frame to metal frame)

Ex-Met Stud USG Sheetcrock Joint Compound

140 x 35.5 x 3000 x 0.5mm (For seamless jointing)

Ex-Met Main Channel Titefix Joint Tape

68.2 x 29 x 3000 x 0.5mm (For joint reinforcement)

Qgyps® Fire Shield partition system has been evaluated in accordance with BS 476-22, Method 5,
Determination of fire resistance of partitions.
Ex-Met Main Channel Insulation
88.2 x 29 x 3000 x 0.5mm
INTEGRITY INSULATION

72 minutes 66 minutes 50mm KIMCO Glasswool

Density: 10kg/m3)
SOUND INSULATION Ex-Met Main Channel
138.2 x 29 x 3000 x 0.5mm
,
FSTC = 48 dB R �(C;Ctr) = 47 (-4;-11) dB
 SINGLE LAYER SYSTEM
FIRE RATED COMPONENTS
PARTITION SYSTEM
Qgyps® 12.5mm Fire Rated Gypsum Board
Single layer of 12.5mm Qgyps® Fire Rated Gypsum board
Board to each side of 68.2mm Exmet studs
installed at 600mm centres with 50mm Kim-
F I R E R AT E D 30 MINUTES FIRE RATED mco Glasswool Insulation in the cavity. Qgyps® Fireshield Gypsum Board
Stud and Track galvanized rate G60. 1200 x 2400 x 12.5mm

Gypsum board metal frames Fixing & Finishing

Ex-Met Stud Drywall Screws

70 x 35.5 x 3000 x 0.5mm 35mm & 45mm
(For fixing gypsum board to metal frames)

Ex-Met Stud Wafer Head Screws

90 x 35.5 x 3000 x 0.5mm (For fixing metal frame to metal frame)

Ex-Met Stud USG Sheetcrock Joint Compound

140 x 35.5 x 3000 x 0.5mm (For seamless jointing)

Ex-Met Main Channel Titefix Joint Tape

68.2 x 29 x 3000 x 0.5mm (For joint reinforcement)

Qgyps® Fire Shield partition system has been evaluated in accordance with BS 476-22, Method 5,
Determination of fire resistance of partitions.
Ex-Met Main Channel Insulation
INTEGRITY INSULATION 88.2 x 29 x 3000 x 0.5mm

35 minutes 35 minutes 50mm KIMCO Glasswool

Density: 10kg/m3)
SOUND INSULATION
Ex-Met Main Channel
FSTC = 42 dB
,
R �(C;Ctr) = 44 (-6;-14) 138.2 x 29 x 3000 x 0.5mm