Ceiling & Wall Linings - General Principles

This policy covers internal wall and ceilings; and external wall cladding and soffits.
There are 10 main issues that are regularly encountered with ceiling and lining installations;

1. Framing and support - Insufficient or incorrect support structure.

2. Movement - allowance for thermal and ground/substrate movement in linings (control joints).

3. Noggings – consideration of requirements/sizes/locations – preplanning PRIOR to sheeting.

4. Isolation of services ran in framing.

5. Access panels - location, type, correct support/install + (also referred to also in Air-conditioning Policy, Waterproofing internal areas policy).

6. Material selection - Use of incorrect and/or incompatible materials both internally and externally.

7. Finish/sheeting - Incorrect identification, specification and construction of required class of finish for the linings and build out of setting compound of plasterboard corners affecting associated works (skirtings).

8. Water damaged plasterboard – mould during construction/as a result of water leaks.

The following issues are cover separately to this policy –

9. Acoustic and Fire Separation issues - refer to separate policy for detail on these issues.

10. Incorrect installation of services penetrations including sealing - refer waterproofing internal areas policy

NBThe details depicted within this Policy are representative of those typically encountered on a large percentage of projects. It should be noted that all of the major manufacturers have their own suite of details tha talighn with their specific products, components and compounds. DO NOTmix and match compounds, specifications etc as compatibility issues will not only lead to defective work but will also result in warranty issues.