Does anyone know of details of a new system to make quick internal walls?

I saw something on the TV a few months ago, I know its probably quite
expensive but I thought I would check it out before I bought the 4 by 2!!

Thanks

On Fri, 17 Mar 2006 22:33:54 +0000, Peter Hemmings
wrote:

Does anyone know of details of a new system to make quick internal walls?

I saw something on the TV a few months ago, I know its probably quite
expensive but I thought I would check it out before I bought the 4 by 2!!

Thanks

Isn't there something like this in the Screwfix catalogue. Maybe it's
only a metal framework tho' ?

Stuart

Peter Hemmings wrote:
Does anyone know of details of a new system to make quick internal walls?

I saw something on the TV a few months ago, I know its probably quite
expensive but I thought I would check it out before I bought the 4 by 2!!

Thanks
Ive seen metal frame used in office partioning. Very fast.

But u need to have the right saws drills and screws,.

Stud work (wood) is really fast for DIY.

Peter Hemmings wrote:
Does anyone know of details of a new system to make quick internal
walls?

Lots of info here Peter
http://www.knaufinsulation.co.uk/out.../page_232.html

Knauf aren't the only manufacturer.


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The Medway Handyman wrote:
Peter Hemmings wrote:

Does anyone know of details of a new system to make quick internal
walls?


Lots of info here Peter
http://www.knaufinsulation.co.uk/out.../page_232.html


Thanks for that, it looks like its a bit expensive!

I will have a look around.

Knauf aren't the only manufacturer.

"The Natural Philosopher" wrote in message
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Peter Hemmings wrote:
Does anyone know of details of a new system to make quick internal walls?

I saw something on the TV a few months ago, I know its probably quite
expensive but I thought I would check it out before I bought the 4 by 2!!

Thanks
Ive seen metal frame used in office partioning. Very fast.

But u need to have the right saws drills and screws,.

Stud work (wood) is really fast for DIY.

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Apart from being fast, wooden studwork also has a much more solid feel which
is what most people want in a domestic situation especially if you're
building a wall or partition. It's also easier to insulate for sound and
heat.

Cic.

Take a look at the following link: - http://www.british-gypsum.com

I have been involved in many building projects where this solution is used. The web site includes everything you need to know, from regulations, to products, tools required & instructions on how to install.

The documents are downloadable as well.

Is a brilliant system, which can be built up to provide required fire rating, sound proofing, strength/ rigidity, as well as being quick and easy to install.

even I can install it. That says something, as i am anengineer!

hval wrote:
Peter Hemmings Wrote:
Does anyone know of details of a new system to make quick internal
walls?

I saw something on the TV a few months ago, I know its probably quite
expensive but I thought I would check it out before I bought the 4 by
2!!

Thanks

Take a look at the following link: - http://www.british-gypsum.com

I have been involved in many building projects where this solution is
used. The web site includes everything you need to know, from
regulations, to products, tools required & instructions on how to
install.

The documents are downloadable as well.

Is a brilliant system, which can be built up to provide required fire
rating, sound proofing, strength/ rigidity, as well as being quick and
easy to install.

even I can install it. That says something, as i am anengineer!


This is all true, BUT in a DIY situation where labour is essentially
free, it generally works out very expensive.

With these metal framed systems, with typical 50mm sections and say
30mm for plasterboard, how are door frames accomodated - which are
typically 100-115mm wide?

dg

"dg" wrote in message
ps.com...
With these metal framed systems, with typical 50mm sections and say
30mm for plasterboard, how are door frames accomodated - which are
typically 100-115mm wide?

dg


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The system suggested by another poster (hval) http://www.british-gypsum.com
has different widths of floor and ceiling track so I suppose that's true for
any system.

The only system I've seen personally was being used to restore an open plan
layout to a two room layout and it worked OK as far as wall thickness was
concerned but it didn't feel very solid. I've also seen a few on TV from
time to time and they seem to be quite satisfactory as far as appearance
goes.

I think most people would find a quick trip to the local timber yard for a
few lengths of 3"x2" and bag of nails much easier than finding a specialist
supplier for a metal system - and much cheaper.

Cic.

wrote:

I looked at the British Gypsum site earlier, for paramount partition (the
eggbox double sided panels) and for the laminated partition system (50mmish
thick) comprising 2 faces of 12.5 mm board dry lined onto a central core of
19mm gyproc plank. I found neither. Are they no longer used, they were very
useful when space was a premium.

I once worked out the thinnest acceptable quick internal wall could be
made from 3/4" ply sheet as the structural element, lined with 9mm PB
each side. Total thickness 37mm

Adding shelves is a cheat's way of improving noise reduction.


NT

I think most people would find a quick trip to the local timber yard for a
few lengths of 3"x2" and bag of nails much easier than finding a specialist
supplier for a metal system - and much cheaper.

Cic.[/quote]

You can order over the phone, by fax or through many builders merchants. have a look at these links.

http://www.british-gypsum.com/immediacy-353 - gyproc
http://www.british-gypsum.com/immediacy-1550 - Stockists

They will also provide help/ advice.

Haven't a clue about costs on a small scale

Hval