The Installation Handbook - Howarth Timber

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Using a disc cutter, drop-saw or angle grinder,
cut GTEC I Studs to length (5mm shorter than
the floor to ceiling height) whilst they are in a
pack. If ceiling or floor are very uneven, you will
need to cut GTEC I Studs separately.
5 Insert the GTEC studs into the floor and ceiling
tracks and twist to lock. Position them at 600mm
centres for 1200mm wide, 12.5mm thick
plasterboard.
Note 1: Arrange the framing so the board widths of less
than 300mm are avoided. Use GTEC I Studs for the
main run of the wall lining, with GTEC C Studs at the stop
ends, abutments, junctions, openings and corners.
Note 2: Insulation batts and any services should be
installed prior to boarding.
Once the GTEC I Studs are friction-fitted, fix the
end GTEC C Studs to head and floor GTEC U
Tracks with GTEC Wafer Head Self Drilling screws,
or crimping tool.
6
Cut the plasterboard 5 to 8mm shorter than the
floor-to-ceiling height, butt firmly against the
ceiling and fix to the framing with GTEC Drywall
Self Drilling screws at 300mm centres.
Butt board edges lightly against each other and
centre the edges over the studs.
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