What is a shaft wall system?
Shaftwall systems are interior nonload-bearing fire rated wall assemblies that provide critical, life safety, fire-resistant protection for elevator shafts, stairwells, vertical chases and mechanical enclosures. Shaftwalls in elevators and stairwells are one of the most important wall assemblies in a building.
What is DensGlass Shaftliner?
DensGlass® Shaftliner is a unique area separation wall panel. It consists of a water-resistant, noncombustible gypsum core (as defined and tested in accordance with ASTM E136 or CAN/ULC S114) surfaced with coated fiberglass mats that provide superior resistance to the elements and resists the growth of mold.
What is Shaftliner gypsum board?
Gypsum Shaftliner Panels are special performance panels manufactured with a thick, noncombustible Type X core wrapped in either heavy-duty paper facers or sturdy fiberglass mats. Gypsum Shaftliner Panels are produced 1” (25.4 mm) thick by 24” (610 mm) wide and 8′ (2440 mm) to 12′ (3660 mm) in length.
What is a shaft system?
The purpose of an electrical shaft system is to synchronize the operating levers of all control units connected, mostly on the main bridge and bridge wings. It enhances the ease of use and increases safety in emergency situations, since control can be taken directly from any of the operating positions connected.
Is DensGlass waterproof?
It is a ready-mixed, flexible, waterproof coating which can be used on gypsum, cement or wood based sheathing substrates. Sto VaporSeal over DensGlass panels can be used on vertical above grade walls.
Is Shaftliner fire rated?
When used in a system, shaftliner can meet the Fire Rating requirements for walls and ceilings required by the BCA (Building Code of Australia) , achieving up to 140 minutes Fire Rating.
What is eXP Shaftliner?
eXP® Shaftliner is a moisture and mold-resistant shaftliner panel with a fire-resistant (Type X) core. These panels are key components in the Cavity Shaftwall Systems and the Area Separation Fire Wall Systems. As with all eXP® products, eXP Shaftliner is a moisture- and mold-resistant panel with added fire-resistance.
Which is cheaper metal or wood studs?
Cost-effective: While never as cheap as wood, steel studs are now only about 30-percent more expensive than wood studs. Lightweight: Steel studs are lighter to carry and store than wood because they are hollow.