Knauf Shaftwall System is a kind of non-load bearing partition wall system that is formed by fixing Knauf plasterboard on specially made lightweight steel stud frame.
Applicable scope:
It is used for elevator shaft and equipment shaft of residential building, offices, commercial and industrial buildings.
System Features:
- 25 times faster installation than the traditional construction, no need of wet operation, it shortens the construction period and saves cost.
- Reduce the weight of building
- The wall is light, but it can provide the fire resistance for at least 2h
- Good sound insulation effect
- Provides security fence for shafts, it is simple and convenient for maintenance.
- No need of building scaffold, installation can be done from one side; no need of security fence
- The wall is flexible, can adjust the air pressure from running elevators
- The construction is not affected by season and weather; installation can be carried on all the time.
System components:
<Metal components>
- Knauf CH stud
- Knauf J Channel
- Knauf Deep Flange U Channel
- Knauf installation profile and/or flat fixing plate
- Knauf control joint
- Knauf angle profile
<Drywall auxiliary materials>
- Knauf sealant
- Knauf joint filler
- Knauf plasters