Preparation

BRYANT, Peter

BBSC 341 - Second Semester - 2002

Critique / Discussion

Gib® Rondo Plasterboard Fixing System

Technical Notes

The Gib® Rondo ceiling batten is a cold rolled section manufactured from galvanized steel. It provides you with a stable, accurate and lightweight steel framing system which is ideal for the application of Gib® Plasterboard.

Will not bend, twist or warp and therefore maintains a straight and true ceiling once installed.

Lightweight and easy to install

Allows the versatility of either fixing, adjustable leveling clips or fixing directly to the substrate.

The system has a mid-span joiner which enables the batten to be joined anywhere, not just under a truss or joist. This saves time and eliminates wastage in site.

Rolled edges on the Gib® Rondo batten make it safe and easy to handle

Improves acoustic performance

Installation/Construction Process

Fix the Gib® Rondo Perimeter Channel to the ribbon plate of the wall framing parallel to the truss. (The perimeter channel is only required at each end of the battens) Fix using 32mm x 8g Gib® Wafer head Grabber Screws at 600mm centers max.

Fix all clips to the joist at max. of 1200mm centers (min. 900mm centers) Insert one 30 x 2.8mm Gib® Nails into the vertical slot driving it firmly but not quite home. Adjust levels as necessary the drive completely home. Insert two further nails to complete the connection.

Hook one side of the Gib® Rondo into the clip and squeeze the batten sides together and push up into the clip. Release the batten and ensure and ensure it is locked into each side of the clip.

Fix Gib® Plaster Board using 25mm x 6g Gib® Grabber Screws at 600mm centers or at 200mm centers at the perimeter only.

Apply Gib® Fix Metal Bond glue daubs (25mm x 25mm to battens at 200, 400, 800 and 1000mm centes) NB: do not use bond glue when installing fire rated Gib® adhesive fixing is not permitted.

Acknowledgements / References

Above was taken from Gib® Living Solutions Site Guide and www.GIB.co.nz

This would not have possible without the support and knowledge of Dr Ben Ginders. Also thank you to Mckee Fehl Construction Ltd