Dry lining

Is a generic term applied to the use of (typically) plasterboard on timber or
metal frames. Or (in the case of a finish to blockwork walls, on plaster dabs)
as a replacement to conventional building practices (wet trades) where brick
or block, or more traditionally lath and plaster would be specified. The term
dry lining strictly applies to the use of plasterboard to replace a sand and
cement or wet plaster finish to internal blockwork, although its use has
become more broadly associated with internal fit out throughout the
building. In this application the term studwork (from the timber or metal
studs that form the frame to which the boards are fixed) is more commonly used.

Plasterboard and metal stud partitions are becoming ever more prevalent within modern construction projects due to their versatility, light weight and speed of construction. A cavity, to accommodate services, combined with technology to achieve any fire and acoustic performances required make metal stud partitions ideal for use in hospitals, retail units, offices, laboratories, clean rooms, surgical rooms and cinemas.

At their basic level a metal stud partitions clad with standard plasterboard provides a quick and cheap division wall. Adjust the metal stud and replace the standard plasterboard with one of the highly engineered specialist boards now on the market to provide a partition suitable for any situation. Plasterboard and metal stud partition for a Hospital with cavity to accommodate services.

Metal Stud Partitions - Structural Studwork:

A relatively new development in partitioning. This system enables rapid construction of the external skin or an entire building. In the case of an external skin the system comprises of heavy gauge studs, installed between slabs, designed to withstand wind loading or to support floors above. The external stud face is generally clad with ply and/or an insulated board layer. An external layer of slab insulation or brick cladding completes the system.

Demountable:

Plasterboard or aluminium glazed/decorative/acoustic. Used extensively in office fit-outs for division of open plan rooms.

Fire Encasement:

Using Glasroc, plasterboard, Superlux, Monolux boards to encase structural steel members, service ducts, lift shafts and for fire compartmentation. This enables fire protection of Structural Steel sections of up to 180 minutes with the added bonus of a consistent surface finish throughout the site.

Shaftwall:

The ability to construct this system from one side provides a quick and effective compartmentation around voids and lift shaft. Not only can these systems achieve up to 2 hour fire barriers they have the added advantage of providing excellent acoustic performance. Common in hospitals and office environments the fact they provide an acoustic fire rated barrier which can be constructed from one side has resulted in their use as closure panels in cinemas amongst other projects.

Ceilings:

Dwolf Group can meet the specifications for suspended ceilings on any project. We have experience in working with a large variety of ceiling designs including plasterboard, metal, fibre etc. The company works with numerous ceiling manufactures to provide the specified performance and aesthetic qualities required.

Metal Panelled Ceilings:

Common applications include offices, clean rooms, computer rooms, bathrooms/showers and acoustic rooms. This system is highly versatile and resilient providing a decorative range from fully accessible concealed grid to chilled ceilings.

Mineral Fibre Ceilings:

Common applications include offices, retail and (Exposed Grid) general public areas. Such ceilings give a highly acoustic decorative finish and enable easy access to the space above.

Glass Fibre Ceilings:

Common applications include clinical washrooms, kitchens, cleaning rooms, public rooms, swimming pools and high humidity areas. These provide a washable ceiling which still has a decorative and acoustic quality.

Plasterboard Ceilings:

Common applications include surgical rooms, clinically clean rooms, X-ray rooms, curved detailing or intricate design, laboratories. Plasterboard ceilings provide a plain ceiling with the appearance of plain plaster creating a completely sealed unit.

Mass Barrier Ceilings:

Used mainly in cinema construction these consist of several layers of plasterboard fixed to a galvanised metal framework suspended on specialist acoustic anti-vibration hangers. They are installed to provide a complete block to noise transfer.

Plasterboard Features:

Used extensively in cinema and shop fit-out projects Architects are demanding ever more eye catching features to foyers and entrance areas. Plasterboard on a metal or wooded substrate provides a cost effective solution to these requirements.

Profiled Ceilings:

Constructed out of plasterboard, specialist glass or mineral fibre panels. Such systems are generally installed for aesthetics