GypLyner iwl

Internal wall insulation (IWI)

installation guide

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 GypLyner iwl
Internal wall insulation

Pre-Installation survey requirements —— C

 heck the condition of the floor structure
and sub-floor void is suitable for the works to
It is important to note that the survey should be
commence in relation to:
carried out by a competent person as defined within
the relevant annex within PAS 2030. • Existence of appropriate floor void ventilation
arrangements
Guidance checks as a minimum should include: • The under floor area being free from
—— M
 aking notes of any pre-existing damage to the rodents / pests
ar eas that will be accessed by the installation • Timbers free from rot and / or infestation
operatives
• Metal structural floor support members being
—— A
 ssessing the extent of the area and elements to free from visible signs of corrosion
be insulated
• Electrical wiring is free from visible defects,
—— W
 hether relevant checks have been undertaken e.g. damaged cables, trailing cables, exposed
to determine if asbestos-containing materials are conductors
present
• No visible signs of water penetration or water
—— Check to see if relevant arrangements have been accumulation in the under floor area
made for the isolation and, where necessary, the
temporary removal of existing services • No visible signs of leakage from water system
(gas, electric, water, telephone, etc.) components e.g. pipework

—— C
 arry out checks to ensure there is no dampness It is important to carry out a detailed close
or condensation / mould growth issues which inspection to the internal wall surface to identify
would affect a lining system being installed any dampness issues and to ascertain whether the
—— C
 heck to make sure all existing ventilation outlets property has a damp-proof course (DPC), this will
can be maintained through to the new lining be dependent on the age of the property. It is worth
system that is installed asking the homeowner if the property has had a
DPC injection treatment while they have been in the
—— E
 nsure assessments are made regarding the work
property, or if it was identified through the property
carried out
survey when it was purchased. Where a DPC is
• W
 ill not compromise Building Regulations in identified, the condition should be checked as well
relation to workmanship, materials, fire safety as the distance of the floor level to the position of
and ventilation the DPC.
• W
 ill not compromise the functionality and / or
safety of existing services Carrying out a close inspection of the external of the
property should be carried out to check for leaking
gutters, downspouts, missing flashings, deteriorating
brickwork and / or mortar joints, as these are
common problems which can result in penetrating
dampness.

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Introduction

The purpose of this guide is to define and show the installation process for GypLyner iwl; this is one of the
British Gypsum BBA-certified internal wall insulation systems which can be used to improve the energy
efficiency measures within buildings and is used in relation to PAS 2030 for quality management purposes.

While the construction methods for each wall lining system will vary, there is generic information which is
deemed best practice irrespective of which system is installed; this covers minimising air leakage, reducing
thermal bridging, accommodating fixtures of cupboards, radiators, curtain track, etc.

Under Building Regulations, Part L 1B there is a requirement for upgrading existing properties to an
improved U value of 0.3 where the footprint of each room allows. Depending on which lining system
is installed, it is important to have a U-value and dew point calculation carried out to ensure the wall
construction and new lining system do not create risks of harmful condensation within the wall fabric
and that the new level of insulation is met.

Internal wall lining specification

It is important to check the condition of the wall
lining during a site survey to enable you to identify
which lining system best suits the needs of the
property. Recommendations can then be made to
the homeowner that meet their requirements and
the specification for improved thermal insulation at
the most cost effective solution available.

Socket outlets
When socket outlets on the existing walls need to
be repositioned on the new stud lining, it is likely
that cables will need to be brought forward. Moving
cables in this manner is not classified as ‘notified
work’ according to Approved Document P, 2013
Design and installation of electrical installations, and
can be carried out by a suitably competent person.

All electrical work should be carried out in

accordance with Approved Document P, the relevant
part of the current IEE Regulations and associated
guidance.

Note: As with all electrical work, if at all in doubt

consult a suitably competent person such as a
qualified electrician.

Maintaining existing ventilation to a property

All ventilation outlets within the external wall should
be maintained through the new lining system being
installed so as to ensure the ventilation is maintained
into the property. It is important to note that where
the external walls are improved in terms of thermal
insulation, consideration is given to Part F of the
Building Regulations – ventilation.

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 Specific BBA Approved IWI System

The following details should be read in conjunction with the British Gypsum Site Book and White Book.
These documents can be found at british-gypsum.com/literature.

System overview

Independent wall lining system GypLyner iwl

Independent wall lining is a lightweight, non-loadbearing
drylining which is erected independently of the external
wall construction.

The system is used in all types of building, but is particularly

suitable for those with reinforced concrete or steel frames.

The lining provides fire resistance to structural steel

sections within the lining cavity and can be used to
increase sound insulation and meet thermal performance
requirements of new or existing masonry walls.

Gyproc boards

Gyproc ThermaLine plus Gyproc ThermaLine pir

Gyproc WallBoard bonded to a CFC Gyproc 12.5mm WallBoard bonded
and HCFC-free (zero ODP – Ozone to CFC and HCFC-free / Zero ODP
Depletion Potential) extruded – Ozone Depletion Potential, high
polystyrene insulant, with integral performance polyisocyanurate foam
vapour control provided by the closed insulant. Moisture resistant variants
cell structure of the foam. in 1200 x 2400mm and small pallet
quantities are available on extended
A cost-effective thermal laminate lead times.
for new buidings and for upgrading
existing buildings requiring mid to Used where a substantial, cost
high thermal performance levels. The effective, upgrade in thermal
27mm thick Gyproc ThermaLine plus resistance is required.
with 9.5mm Gyproc WallBoard and
can be ued at window reveals where Faced with ivory coloured
the width of the frame dictates. Gyproc WallBoard

Faced with ivory coloured Backed with yellow

Gyproc WallBoard polyisocyanurate foam with
ivory paper coating and
Backed with orange coloured vapour control layer
extruded polystyrene

Gyproc ThermaLine super

Gyproc WallBoard bonded to a CFC
and HCFC-free (zero ODP – Ozone
Depletion Potential), high performance
phenolic foam insulant, with a Class 0
fire performance rating for both faces,
low toxicity and less than 5% smoke
obscuration. Includes a vapour control
layer as standard to reduce the risk of
condensation. Used where substantial
upgrade in thermal resistance is
required.

Faced with ivory coloured

Gyproc WallBoard

Backed with brown coloured

phenolic foam

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Gypframe metal components

Gypframe metal products

Gypframe ‘I’ Studs British Gypsum Drywall Screws

Width 48mm For fixing boards to stud framing less
Length 2700, 3000mm than 0.8mm thick (‘I’ Studs less than
Codes 48 I 50 0.6mm thickness)

Gypframe ‘C’ Studs British Gypsum Jack-Point Screws

Width 48mm For fixing boards to stud framing
Length 2400, 3600mm 0.8mm thick or greater (‘I’ studs 0.6mm
Codes 48 S 50 thick and greater)

Gypframe Standard Floor British Gypsum Wafer Head

& Ceiling Channel Drywall Screws
Width 50mm For metal-to-metal fixing less than
Length 3600mm 0.8mm thick (‘I’ Studs less than
Codes 50 C 50 0.6mm thick)

Gypframe 99 FC 50 Fixing Channel British Gypsum Wafer Head

Jack-Point Screws
Length 2400mm
For metal-to-metal fixing 0.8mm thick
or greater (‘I’ Studs 0.6mm thick or
greater)

Gypframe GFS1 Fixing strap Gyproc Sealant

Length 2400mm Sealing air paths for optimum sound
insulation and reduced air leakage

Gypframe GFT1 Fixing ‘T’ Gyproc edge beads

Length 2400mm Protecting and enhancing board edges

Gypframe GA6 Splayed Angle

Length 2400, 3600mm

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 Installation guidance

Step 1
Mark line to indicate the position of the lining framework from the
highest point on the background.

On uneven floors a timber sole plate, 38mm x width of stud, may be

required. On new concrete screeding consider installing a damp proof
membrane to the full partition width before locating the sole plate or
floor channel.

Step 2
Locate Gypframe Floor & Ceiling Channel up to the floor and ceiling
lines. Use DC (Deep Flange) channel at head and base if lining height
is between 4200mm and 8000mm.

Fix Gypframe ‘C’ Studs to abutments, junctions and openings only.

Step 3
Position the Gypframe ‘I’ Studs vertically between channel sections
and twist to locate.

Step 4
Fix boards to all framing members at 300mm centres using the
appropriate length British Gypsum screws.

Reduce centres to 200mm at external angles.

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Installation guidance (continued)

Step 5
Lightly butt boards, inserting screws not closer than 10mm from bound
edges and 13mm from cut edges.

Step 6
As work progresses, ensure that any junctions between internal
corners and around service penetrations are adequately sealed with
Gyproc Sealant to prevent airflow within the cavity of the lining system
and air leakage from the room side.

Step 7
Use 48mm Gypframe metal studs fixed into position at either side of
any openings with British Gypsum Wafer Head Screws or by using a
crimping tool.

50mm Gypframe channel is used to form the head and cill of

the opening.

Step 8
The Gypframe channel is cut to allow 150mm cloaking over the vertical
studs at either side of the opening.

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 Installation guidance (continued)

Step 9
Minimising thermal bridging around openings
Where the depth of the window frame allows, ensure 27mm
Gyproc ThermaLine plus, as a minimum, is returned into the window
reveals. Fix this into place with Gyproc Sealant in addition to
mechanical fixing to the 48mm Gypframe metal stud either side of the
opening and to the 50mm channel at the head and cill of the opening.

Where timber or MDF window cills are installed, ensure they are
adequately sealed prior to completing the boarding around the
window reveals. Where it is practicable and the depth at the cill
allows, fix a Gyproc ThermaLine board before installing the window
cill on top of this.

Where the depth of window frames do not allow for the depth of a
Gyproc ThermaLine board to be used, the plaster work will need to be
removed to accommodate the thermal board.

Trickle vents in windows

It is important that trickle vents are maintained when remedial work has
been carried out to ensure ventilation to the property.

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GypLyner iwl junction detailing

1 External wall and intermediate floor junction 5 GypLyner iwl and partition junction
2 Ground floor junction 6 Roof junction
3 Window reveal 7 External corner junction
4 External wall & internal wall junction 8 Internal corner junction

Please see following pages for full junction details

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 GypLyner iwl junction detailing (continued)

Min. 400

Min. 400

External wall and intermediate floor junction External wall and timber ground floor junction

Min. 400

External wall and internal wall junction. The 400mm

Window reveal with insulation return is applied to both sides of the internal wall

1 Existing external wall 9 Isover insulation to first 400mm (minimum) of floor

2 GypLyner iwl wall lining system using Gyproc void from adjacent wall
ThermaLine fixed with British Gypsum Drywall Screws 10 Mesh
at 300mm centres 11 Continuous bead of Gyproc Sealant around window
3 Gaps at perimeter sealed with continuous fillet of openings and wall lining perimeters
Gyproc DriWall Adhesive or continuous bead 12 Existing window
of Gyproc Sealant
13 27mm Gyproc ThermaLine plus fixed to reveal with
4 Timber batten to close perimeter gap in floor boarding 25mm diameter blobs of Gyproc Sealant at 300mm
5 Skirting centres and British Gypsum Drywall Screws to studs
6 Existing timber joist 14 Existing internal wall
7 Existing floor boarding 15 Indicative timber section fixed to structure and
8 Existing ceiling cover strip

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GypLyner iwl junction detailing (continued)

GypLyner iwl external wall and partition junction

for optimum thermal insulation. The existing
partition is cut back to allow the lining system to
be maintained for thermal insulation GypLyner iwl external wall and roof junction

GypLyner iwl external corner GypLyner iwl internal corner

1 Existing external wall 4 Existing timber ceiling joist

2 GypLyner iwl wall lining system using Gyproc 5 Existing ceiling
ThermaLine fixed with British Gypsum Drywall Screws 6 Isover insulation
at 300mm centres
7 Exisiting partition cut back from external wall
3 Gaps at perimeter sealed with continuous fillet of
Gyproc DriWall Adhesive or continuous bead
of Gyproc Sealant
Whilst we recommend 400mm returns on internal walls to reduce the risk of surface condensation and mould growth and to
minimise heat loss at the junction, this rule does not apply where the external wall linings abuts a separating wall when the
adjoining property is not being upgraded with the same improvement measures.
The reason for not applying a 400mm return on a separating wall where the adjoining property is not being upgraded is
the increased risk of surface condensation and mould growth which could occur on the adjoining property. Where a row of
terraced properties are being renovated with the same internal wall insulation measure, this would allow the 400mm returns to
be applied on both sides of the separating wall to external wall junction. A quick way to summarise and remember if the detail
measure applies is both sides or no sides.

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 Understanding specific issues regarding detailing

Reducing thermal bridging

It is important to look at all areas within a property

which will contribute to thermal bridging. Ultimately
the home owner will need to agree for the additional
work which will be required and would include the
following:
—— Voids between joists between the ground floor
and subsequent floors
—— Voids beneath a timber joist ground floor
—— Window and doorway reveals
—— Internal timber stud, metal stud and
masonry walls
Min. 400
Given the work that is being carried out to the
property, to address the above junctions are an
important factor to ensure you gain the best level of
thermal insulation within your renovated property.

Example detail
The detail opposite shows the additional insulation
within the floor void. It is important to note that
where the flooring does not get a seal against the
external plaster or brickwork, you need to ensure GypLyner iwl external wall and intermediate
that the perimeter of the floor has an effective seal floor junction
with Gyproc Sealant or Gyproc DriWall Adhesive.

1 Existing external wall with plaster finish 5 Skirting

2 GypLyner iwl wall lining system using Gyproc 6 Existing timber joist
ThermaLine fixed with British Gypsum Drywall Screws 7 Existing floor boarding
at 300mm centres
8 Existing ceiling
3 Gaps at perimeter sealed with continuous fillet of
9 Isover insulation to first 400mm (minimum) of floor
Gyproc DriWall Adhesive or continuous bead
void from adjacent wall
of Gyproc Sealant
4 Timber batten to close perimeter gap in floor boarding

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Understanding specific issues regarding detailing (continued)

Staircase abutting an external gable

end wall to a property

Installing a new lining which will encroach onto the

width of a staircase will need checking against the
Building Regulation requirements to ensure the
minimum width of the staircase is maintained as
defined and required within the regulations.

Looking at the void within the staircase, Isover

insulation should be installed the width of the
staircase but this may be impractical to install
from a structural point of view.

External wall and stairs detail

Where an internal masonry wall abuts an external

wall, the lining system will need to be returned along
the internal wall by a minimum 400mm on either
side of the wall to address the effects of thermal
bridging at the wall junction.
Min. 400

External wall and internal wall junction. The

400mm return is applied to both sides of the
internal wall

1 Existing external wall 4 Existing internal wall

2 GypLyner iwl wall lining system using Gyproc 5 Indicative timber section fixed to structure
ThermaLine fixed with British Gypsum Drywall Screws and cover strip
at 300mm centres 6 Existing stair stringer
3 Gaps at perimeter sealed with continuous fillet of
Gyproc DriWall Adhesive or continuous bead
of Gyproc Sealant

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 Understanding specific issues regarding detailing (continued)

Air leakage Surface finish to the plasterboard lining

To ensure that upgrading of external walls is as effective as The wall surface can be finished with Thistle finish plasters
possible, it is very important to prevent air leakage through or alternatively Gyproc jointing materials. When skirtings
the structure, or at least keep it to an absolute minimum. are applied, it is good practice to apply a seal along the
face side of the skirting where it abuts the flooring.
Air leakage can occur between the interior and exterior,
as well as between different elements of the building
envelope. Tools required to carry out the GypLyner Installation
—— Tape measure —— Mastic gun
Air leakage through the masonry wall occurs through
—— Spirit Level —— Hand saw
cracks, gaps where there is poor adhesion between the
mortar and the masonry units, or diffusion through the —— Chalk line —— Hammer
masonry units themselves. Where the plaster has been —— Cordless —— Cordless drill
removed and air leakage through the wall is thought to screwdriver or 110 volt drill
be excessive, it should be tackled before the IWI system is —— Tin snips
installed by applying a parging coat to the inner surface of
the wall.

As the insulation component of the system is in intimate The above list of tools is not exhaustive and additional tools
contact with the plasterboard, air movement behind the may be required dependent on the requirements of the
system should not occur. However, to prevent unwanted work being carried out.
air leakage all junctions with other elements should be well
sealed with particular attention being paid to the joints - It is important to note that British Gypsum have four
between the IWI system and the window frames. systems which are BBA approved. These systems are different
in construction techniques and in order to become a Registered
In addition, Gyproc Sealant should be used to seal electric Installer for each system, attendance is required on each course; on
sockets against the plasterboard as well as all gaps around site assessment is linked to each system specific course.

plumbing service penetrations.

Fixing guidance

Fixings for use with Gyproc plasterboards and ThermaLine board range
There is a wide variety of fixing devices suitable for securing fixtures and fittings to internal wall lining systems. Generally,
the choice of individual fixing devices will depend on the loading requirements. This section gives recommendations on
the selection of generic devices and proprietary fixings.

The table below gives example fixing devices and typical applications using Gyproc ThermaLine boards to meet the
specific load criteria. The guidance given is primarily concerned with fixtures at the time of installation. Subsequent
installation is less easy, especially for heavier fixtures that will often require considerable care, if the lining is not to be
locally deflected.

Detail Description Typical SWL1

(typical failure load)
Steel expanding cavity fixing e.g. HM6 x 52 into Gyproc ThermaLine super or Gyproc ThermaLine pir 15.75kg (63kg)
Steel expanding cavity fixing e.g. HM8 x 55 into Gyproc ThermaLine super or Gyproc ThermaLine pir 17.75kg (71kg)
British Gypsum Drywall Screw fixed through Gyproc WallBoard into 0.5mm Gypframe metal stud / 19kg (76kg)
Gypframe 99 FC 50 Fixing Channel
No. 12 self tapping screws fixed through Gyproc WallBoard into minimum 0.9mm 50kg (200kg)
Gypframe metal stud
UX8 plastic cavity fixing 7.43kg (52kg)

PD10 plastic cavity fixing into Gyproc ThermaLine super or Gyproc ThermaLine pir 6kg (43kg)

1 Safe Working Load (SWL) - a safety factor of four (steel fixings) and seven (plastic fixings) has been used.
For technical assistance on above fixings, please contact the fixings manufacturer. The suitability of the fixing must be confirmed by the building designer /
fixing manufacturer. Reference can also be made to the Construction Fixing Association (CFA) guidance note ‘Fixing
For Plasterboard’, which is currently under review by the CFA and can be accessed at www.fixingscfa.co.uk

When specifying a fixing to / through Gyproc ThermaLine laminates, please give consideration to the thickness and compressibility of the insulation to
ensure that the fixing used is fit for purpose.

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