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AS/NZS 2589:2017
[Current]Gypsum linings - Application and finishing
This Standard sets out the requirements for the application and finishing of gypsum linings and related design considerations.
Published: 13/04/2017
Pages: 65
Table of contents
Cited references
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Table of contents
Header
About this publication
Preface
1 Scope and general
1.1 Scope
1.2 Application
1.3 Normative references
1.4 Definitions
1.5 Alternative systems and materials
2 Materials
2.1 General
2.2 Gypsum plasterboard lining
2.3 Fibre-reinforced gypsum lining
2.4 Gypsum cornice
2.5 Framing substrates
2.6 Timber framing
2.6.1 General
2.6.2 Moisture content for Australia
2.6.3 Moisture content for New Zealand
2.7 Metal framing
2.7.1 General
2.7.2 Fixing surfaces
2.8 Masonry
2.9 Fasteners
2.9.1 Screws
2.9.2 Nails
2.10 Corner bead and edge trim
2.11 Joint reinforcing tapes and cements for finishing
2.12 Mastic adhesive
2.13 Decorative materials
3 Design requirements
3.1 Quality of gypsum lining application and finishing
3.1.1 General
3.1.2 Gypsum lining finishes
3.1.3 Level 3
3.1.4 Level 4
3.1.5 Level 5
3.2 Structural actions
3.2.1 Serviceability limit state
3.2.2 Ultimate limit state
3.3 Structural movement
3.4 Control joints
3.5 Substrates
3.5.1 General
3.5.1.1 Design considerations
3.5.1.2 Serviceability limits
3.5.2 Framing
3.5.2.1 Framing spacing
3.5.2.2 Truss roof construction
3.5.2.2.1 General
3.5.2.2.2 Changes of structural direction
3.5.2.3 Nogging for wall construction
3.5.3 Battens
3.5.4 Masonry
3.5.4.1 General
3.5.4.2 Adhesive system
3.6 Ventilation and moisture management
3.7 Lighting
3.8 Orientation
3.9 Painting of gypsum linings
3.10 Devices generating heat
3.11 Insulating systems
3.12 External applications
4 Installation
4.1 Site considerations
4.1.1 Site organization prior to commencement of lining
4.1.2 Storage and handling
4.2 Substrates
4.2.1 General
4.2.2 Finished framing deviations and tolerances
4.3 Layout
4.3.1 General
4.3.2 Ceilings
4.3.3 Joints
4.3.4 Edge openings
4.3.5 Control joints
4.4 Gypsum plasterboard
4.4.1 Cutting
4.4.2 Penetrations
4.4.3 Fastening systems
4.4.3.1 General
4.4.3.1.1 Introduction
4.4.3.1.2 Fasteners
4.4.3.1.3 Perimeter fixing
4.4.3.2 Combination adhesive and fastener fixing
4.4.3.2.1 General
4.4.3.2.2 Preparation
4.4.3.2.3 Application of adhesive to wall framing
4.4.3.2.4 Application of adhesive to ceiling framing
4.4.3.2.5 Adhesive and fastener fixing points
4.4.3.3 Screw only fixing
4.4.3.3.1 General
4.4.3.3.2 Screw lengths
4.4.3.3.3 Screw spacing
4.4.3.3.4 Number of screwing points
4.4.3.4 Nail fixed only
4.4.3.4.1 General
4.4.3.4.2 Nail lengths
4.4.3.4.3 Single nailing
4.4.3.4.4 Double nailing
4.4.3.4.5 Number of nailing points
4.4.4 Fixing of linings
4.4.4.1 Framed construction
4.4.4.2 Butt and recessed joints
4.4.4.2.1 General
4.4.4.2.2 Butt joints on walls
4.4.4.2.3 Butt joints on ceilings
4.4.4.2.4 Recessed joints on Level 4 ceilings
4.4.4.2.5 Recessed joints on Level 5 ceilings
4.4.4.2.6 Back-blocking procedure for recessed edge joints
4.4.4.3 Fixing of external and internal corners
4.4.4.3.1 External corners subject to damage
4.4.4.3.2 Internal corners
4.4.4.4 Fixing gypsum plasterboard over masonry and concrete
4.4.4.4.1 General
4.4.4.4.2 Masonry adhesive fixing method
4.4.4.4.3 Mechanical fixing method to timber or steel furring systems
4.4.5 Finishing of gypsum plasterboard linings
4.5 Fibre-reinforced gypsum linings
4.5.1 Cutting
4.5.1.1 General
4.5.1.2 Cut-outs
4.5.2 Fixing
4.5.2.1 General
4.5.2.1.1 Fastening systems
4.5.2.1.2 Methods of jointing
4.5.2.1.3 Alternative method for jointing (face wadding/scrimming ceilings)
4.5.2.1.4 Fixing surfaces
4.5.2.1.5 Batten spacing
4.5.2.2 Fixing of ceiling sheets to timber or steel framing members by screws
4.5.2.3 Fixing of external and internal corners
4.5.2.3.1 External corners subject to damage
4.5.2.3.2 Internal corners
4.5.3 Finishing
4.6 Fixing of cornices
4.7 Assessment of the surface condition at handover
4.7.1 General
4.7.2 Recess edge joints
4.7.3 Butt joints
4.7.4 External angles
4.7.5 Internal corners
4.7.6 Fastener heads
4.8 Insulating systems
4.8.1 General
4.8.2 Electrical penetrations
4.8.3 Plumbing services
Appendix A
A1 Introduction
A1.1 Timber shrinkage
A1.2 Testing of moisture content
A2 Method
A2.1 Principle
A2.2 Apparatus
A2.3 Accuracy
A2.4 Procedure for detached residential construction
Appendix B
B1 Introduction
B1.1 General
B1.2 Sealing the surfaces
B1.3 Gloss banding and sheen staining
B1.4 Expectations of painted gypsum plasterboard
B2 Brush, spray or roll
B2.1 Brush
B2.2 Spray
B2.3 Roller
B3 Glancing light
B4 Level of finish and paint method
B4.1 General
B4.2 Summary
Appendix C
C1 General
C2 Temperature and humidity
C3 Test set-up
C4 Fixing methods
C5 Pre-conditioning
C6 Actions
C7 Serviceability
C8 Testing
C9 Test report
Appendix D
D1 Ventilation
D2 Condensation
D3 Orientation
D4 Radiant heating systems
D5 Structural movement
D6 Truss settlement
D7 Lighting
D7.1 General
D7.2 Daylight and electric light
D7.3 Diffuse and directional light
D7.4 Intensity of light
Appendix E
Appendix F
Amendment control sheet
AS/NZS 2589:2017
Amendment No. 1 (2018)
Revised text
Bibliography
Cited references in this standard
[Current]
Adhesives - For bonding gypsum plaster linings to wood and metal framing members
[Current]
Structural design actions, Part 0: General principles - Commentary (Supplement to AS/NZS 1170.0:2002)
Content history
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[Current]
[Superseded]
DR AS/NZS 2589:2016
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