Knauf Partiwall

Knauf Partiwall

Knauf Partiwall System Overview

Knauf Partiwall is a solution designed for separating walls between attached dwellings and a cost-effective, competing alternative to the Gyprock party wall. This pioneering system is the first its kind in Australia, USG Knauf Partiwall is easily one of the most widely used separating wall systems in Australia, applied in attached villa units and townhouse development projects.

Knauf Partiwall system is a twin stud wall system, which incorporates a single or double layer 25mm Shaftliner™ plasterboard fire barrier within the wall cavity. The Shaftliner panels are held in position by lightweight steel H- or I-section studs. Installation of Shaftliner fire barrier is carried out during the framing stage and does not require plasterboard screw fixing, jointing or finishing. The internal wall linings are installed at the plastering stage using conventional installation methods. Making the Knauf Partiwall system an excellent choice for all conventional projects.

Knauf Partiwall permits easy incorporation of services and does not require penetration and perimeter treatment associated with traditional fire-rated systems. The Knauf Partiwall system separating is suitable for attached dwellings Class 1a.

• Knauf Partiwall is cost-effective and fast to construct
• No wet trades required for the installation of the Knauf Partiwall system
• No additional trades required at framing stage
• Conventional installation of internal linings at plastering stage possible
• An effective and well-priced alternative to Gyprock party wall solutions