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GIB Fyreline® A Component Of GIB® Fire Rated Systems

GIB Fyreline® is the primary plasterboard used in GIB® Fire Rated Systems.
GIB Fyreline® is a specially developed lining with a denser core than standard plasterboard and contains additives which enhance fire resistance when included in GIB® Fire Rated Systems.
The range of GIB® Fire Rated Systems consists of timber and steel framed wall, floor/ceiling and ceiling systems as well as steel beams, steel columns, risers, shafts and ducts. The GIB® Fire Rated Systems Technical Literature describes a range of design options for the construction of load-bearing and non-bearing fire resistant construction elements.

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Application/Purpose

In order to satisfy the requirements of the NZBC Clause C4 for passive fire protection, designers are able to choose “off the shelf” building elements as part of an overall fire design.
A range of GIB® Fire Rated Systems using a range of plasterboards including GIB Fyreline® is available to satisfy a wide range of requirements including load bearing and non load bearing systems in both timber and steel constructions. GIB® Fire Rated Systems offer Fire Resistance Ratings from 15minutes to 120mins. GIB® Fire Rated Systems must be installed in accordance with the specifications contained in the GIB® Fire Rated Systems and the GIB® Site Guide Technical Literature.

Benefits/Advantages

- Under normal conditions of dry internal use GIB® Fire Rated Systems have a serviceable life in excess of 50 years.
- GIB® Fire Rated Systems will not present a health hazard to people.
- GIB® Fire Rated Systems provide passive fire and smoke protection.
- GIB® plasterboard (of any type) not less than 10mm thick is a suitable material to provide a 10 minute flame barrier, provided all sheet joints are formed over framing or back-blocked with GIB® Plasterboard.

Composition

GIB® Standard Plasterboard is made up of naturally occurring gypsum, 100% recycled paper, and a small quantity of other ingredients (which includes approved glues and additives required to improve the quality of the finished board). Gypsum or, to use its scientific name, calcium sulphate dihydrate (CaSO4.2H2O) is a naturally occurring mineral and most deposits are considered to be precipitates formed during the evaporation of sea waters saturated with soluble salts. GIB Fyreline® has a high density core with a mineral additive and fiberglass. This modified core helps to retain the integrity of the wall in a fire situation.

Technical Properties

- GIB Fyreline® is a paper-bound gypsum-plaster core sheet lining material. Glass fibre and other additives are added to the core during manufacturing.
- The sheets have a taper on the two long sheet edges and are available in thicknesses of 10mm, 13mm, 16mm and 19mm with a sheet width of 1200mm.
- Sheet thicknesses of 10mm and 13mm are available in standard lengths between 2400mm and 3600mm and sheet thicknesses of 16mm and 19mm are available in standard lengths between 2400mm and 3000mm.
- The nominal weight is 7kg/m², 9.7kg/m², 13.9kg/m² and 16.6kg/m² for 10mm, 13mm, 16mm and 19mm thick sheets respectively.
- GIB Fyreline® face paper is pink in colour.
- Under normal conditions of dry internal use GIB® Fire Rated Systems have a serviceable life in excess of 50 years.
- GIB® Fire Rated Systems are designed to meet the requirements of the NZBC Clause C3 Spread of Fire and provide passive fire and smoke protection.
- GIB® plasterboards are intended for use in dry internal situations and must not be used where they are likely to be exposed to liquid water or be installed where extended exposure to humidity above 90% RH is expected.

Installation and Maintenance Summary

- Lining systems must be protected from internal and external moisture.
- Cracks or damages must be repaired immediately.
- Fire rated sealants must be regularly inspected.
- GIB® Plasterboard and GIB Fyreline® can be ordered in many standard sizes allowing builders to order the most efficient lengths.
- GIB® Plasterboard and GIB Fyreline® are completely recyclable.
- Depending on the size of the project, the waste plasterboard can either be blended with compost and returned to soils or ground up and spread around the building site reducing the volumes of construction waste going to landfills.