Internal partitions

Question 1

What types of internal partition are there?

Answer 1

• Timber stud
• metal stud
• shaft wall
• load bearing
• lath and plaster

Question 2

What are the different plasterboard colours

Answer 2

white - standard
green - moisture resistant
pink - fire resistant
blue - sound boards

Question 3

What is a typical plasterboard wall dB rating

Answer 3

Around 42 dB

Question 4

What is a typical glazed wall dB rating

Answer 4

33-40 dB for single glazed
42-48 dB for double glazed

Question 5

Whats the buildup of a plasterboard partition?

Answer 5

Framed with runners (base, top, lateral)
internal vertical studs
any insulation and patressing
plasterboards