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
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
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.
Lots of info here Peter
Thanks for that, it looks like its a bit expensive!
I will have a look around.
========================= 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: -
The documents are downloadable as well.
Is a brilliant system, which can be built up to provide required fir rating, sound proofing, strength/ rigidity, as well as being quick an easy to install.
even I can install it. That says something, as i am anengineer
-- hval
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
======================= The system suggested by another poster (hval)
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.
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 fo
a few lengths of 3"x2" and bag of nails much easier than finding specialist supplier for a metal system - and much cheaper.
Cic.
You can order over the phone, by fax or through many builders merchants. have a look at these links.
They will also provide help/ advice.
Haven't a clue about costs on a small scale
Hva
-- hval
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