Knauf Aquapanel Installation Guide - SIG Insulation

1 Feb 2006 Knauf AquapanelInstallation GuideKnauf Aquapanel offers all the costand time saving advantages ofdrywall Installation : Quick & easy score and snap cutting No pre-drilling required using self piercing andself tapping Aquapanel Screws No risk of nail popping or tile cracking withAquapanel Screws Surface ready keyed for tiling Metal or timber studs can be used Curves are easily created Available from Knauf Drywall Aquapanel is installed using the sametechniques and tools required for plasterboard andrequires no specialist equipment. It interfacesseamlessly with other Knauf Drywall the best results, we recommend the use oflightweight metal Knauf Acoustic C Studs. Usingmetal studs ensures accuracy, and they will notmove or twist due to shrinkage or water ingress. Ineither case set studs at maximum 450mm Aquapanel Knauf Aquapanel is easily and accurately cut usinga coarse bladed saw, or by simply scoring andsnapping.

2 Score one side with a sharp knife, cuttingthrough the mesh. Snap the board along the score,then cut through the mesh on the other any rough areas caused by scoring with a AquapanelKnauf Aquapanel should be screwed to theframework at maximum 250mm centres, withscrews 15mm from the board edge. Use 25mmKnauf Aquapanel Maxi Screws if fixing into metalstuds, and 40mm Knauf Aquapanel Screws if fixinginto timber all joints between boards are staggered andleave a 3mm JointsAll joints should be filled with flexible tile adhesive,and Knauf Aquapanel Joint Tape embedded into thewet use a quality polymer modified basedflexible tile adhesive, following the manufacturer sinstructions. Tile on the smooth side of the Interfaces Permanently flexible sealant should be used at corners, at wall to floor connections, aroundpenetrations, and at interfaces with baths andshower trays, in combination with sealing tape in wet ServiceFreephone: 0800 521 050 Freefax: 0800 521 205email: Service Hotline:01795 416 259 Website DrywallPO Box 133 Sittingbourne Kent ME10 3 HWTile BackingFeb 2006 AquapanelDrywall for Wet AreasKnauf Aquapanel Drywall for Wet AreasAquapanel cement board isan extremely durable tilebacker providing peace ofmind in wet indoor areassuch as bathrooms, showerrooms and wet to mould and mildew, Aquapanel will not deteriorate in water.

3 It retains its strength evenif fully immersed. A purpose designed tile backingboard, Aquapanel solves theproblems experienced whentraditional backing materials getwet. So no more costly call backs toreplace rotten or damaged Screws ensure a quickand easy Installation with nospecial tools required. Aquapanelis ready keyed to take tiles up to50 kg/m2as soon as the boardsare failure can be extremelycostly and if traditionalmaterials have been usedthe result is often replacementof the substrate behind thetiles, as well as the tilesthemselves. With Knauf Aquapanel , however,tile or grout failure normally meansonly a simple localised repair isneeded, as water ingress will notharm the tile backing. Tile failure occurs when moisturecan get into the substrate: Water spilt whilst plumbing is being installed Unseen leaks in pipe-workwithin the wall Powershowers blasting water athigh pressure can damage groutand allow water to seep through Condensation forming alongpipework within the wall soaksinto substrate We can t stop the cause of tile failure but we can stop the effects.

4 Water ingress due to damagedgrout, tiles or pipes simply doesnot affect Aquapanel , leaving you with just a localised repair. Tile Failure Why does it happen?The ideal tile backing system for wet and humid areas Will not deteriorate in waterPart E SystemResistant to mould and mildewTough, strong and impact resistantEasy to cut and install The result of tile failure on a traditional substrateCustomer Service 0800 521 050 Technical Service 01795 416259E-mail Aquapanel SystemPerformance Part E ReadyFor larger commercial applicationssuch as swimming pools, changing roomsand leisure centres, please refer to thecomprehensive Knauf Aquapanelbrochureavailable from the Knauf Drywall Literature Line 08700 613700 or download it from our Aquapanel partitionshave been extensivelytested to new European ENstandards and achieve theacoustic requirements of40dB for Part E, so caneasily be included in thedrylining specifications ofnew of up to 2 hours forfire and 53dB Rw for airbournesound can be more informationplease contact KnaufDrywall Technical Services on:01795 416259 Commercial Applications40mm Knauf AquapanelScrews for fixing to timber25mm Knauf AquapanelMaxi Screws for fixing to metal50mm Knauf Acoustic 'C' StudKnauf x 900mm: 2400mm or 1200mm lengths75 x 50mm treated Timber Stud50mm Knauf Crown Acoustic Partition Roll25mm Knauf Crown Acoustic Partition RollAquapanel Product Range Aquapanel Tile x 900mm Article Code: 670 60 626 (1200mm Length)Article Code: 670 60 627 (2400mm Length) Aquapanel Maxi Screws:25mm screws for fixing to Acoustic C StudArticle Code: 933 83 250 Aquapanel Screws:40mm Aquapanel Screws for fixing to timberArticle Code: 933 83 410 Aquapanel Joint Tape:20m rollArticle Code.

5 951 60 000 The commercial system utilises Knauf Aquapanel Joint Adhesive to enable 600mm stud centres to be used with no loss in SizeO/A WidthSoundWeight*Max Height(mm)(mm)(Rw dB)(kg/m2)(mm)50 ( )7544322700 Acoustic C 75 x 5010040352700 Timber* Weight does not include the weight of finishing materials, eg. Informatio