Asbestos cement products, Water Proofing

elements, adhesives, plaster of Paris,

gypsum False ceiling details

Studio P8

Asbestos Sheets
Asbestos is material
obtained
by
the
combination of cement
with about 15% of
asbestos fibers.
The sheets made out of
this material are light,
cheap, durable and fire
resisting.
it does not required any
protective paint and
cannot be eaten away
by vermin's

Clear PVC Roofing Sheet

Different type of profiles

Asbestos wall cladding

Asbestos-cement sheet cladding was popular due to its
ease of installation and low cost.
Installation was quick, sheets did not need to be painted
and were considered to be fireproof.
While popular as a general cladding, profiled asbestos
sheets were commonly used to line the walls of set-back
porches irrespective of the cladding used on the remainder
of the building.
Sheet sizes ranged from 610 (1.83.0 m) long x 34
(9001200 mm) wide with a thickness of either 3/16 (5
mm), (6 mm) or (9.5 mm).

Sheet Sizes
THICKNESS

WIDTH

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LENGTH
(mm)

(mm)

7.5
9.0

(mm)

1800

2400

900
1200
1200

x
x

2440

2725

3000

x
x

Duratex On Site Recessing.

Studs must be spaced at a

maximum of 600 mm centres
Noggings must be spaced at a
maximum of 1350 mm centres
It may be fixed directly to
lightweight metal framing. The
metal framing must not exceed
1.6 mm in thickness
Timber battens must have a
minimum thickness of 40 mm to
allow adequate nail penetration.
Battens supporting sheet joints
must have a minimum actual face
width of 45 mm.

7.5mm to 9mm thick

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Sheets to timber framing by 30 x 2.8 mm

Galvanised Flat Head Nail

Joint Details Timber Frame

Construction

Sheets to metal frames by 8 x 20

mm Galvanised Self-embedding
Head Screw

Joint Details Steel Frame

Construction

Internal Corner Joint

External Corner Joint

Water Proofing
Waterproof or water-resistant describes
objects relatively unaffected by water or
resisting the ingress of water under specified
conditions. Such items may be used in wet
environments or under water to specified
depths. Waterproofing describes making an
object waterproof or water-resistant (such as a
camera or watch).

1. External Examination:
a. External rainwater goods, valleys, flat
roofs.
b. Condition of brickwork, stone, mortar,
plinths, render,
weatherproof finish, etc.
c. Wall construction, cracks in masonry,
copings, etc.
d. External timbers including windows and
doors.
e. Air vents; their position and condition.
f. Chimneys and flashings.
g. Position of any remedial DPC
installation including spacing and depth
of holes where chemical systems have
been used.
h. High ground levels, abutting gardens
walls, steps and position and
integrity of any DPC system.

Application of Water Proofing on basement

Water may enter a basement through various means including through joints,
walls, or floors.
Basement waterproofing may be done internally and externally.
Because basement foundations can be brick, block, concrete, and even wood,

Terrace Water Proofing

What is a false ceiling and Why is it

used?
A false ceiling is a ceiling that is
suspended from the main
ceiling. The suspension is fixed
to the walls, roof or beams of
the superstructure. In simpler
words, a false ceiling is a
second ceiling created bellows
the original.

 PLASTER OF PARIS: Plaster of Paris

(POP) is commonly used for constructing

false ceilings. Gypsum, which gives out
water when heated, makes POP. What is a
false ceiling and Why is it used?
Post-heating, gypsum softens and is then
crushed to form a powder. POP hardens
instantly when water is added to it. It is
applied to fibreboard or a wood base,
which is then suspended to form the false
ceiling.
Advantages of POP:
A smooth, uniform finish.
The surface can be recorded or painted.
POP false ceiling are easy to construct and
maintain.
The ceilings are reality light.

Gypsum ceiling are popular because:

The dry construction eliminates the use of extra
water while making the ceiling. This also keeps the
building clean.
Gypsum board is quite flexible. It allows for
various shapes and design-such as plain, curved,
stepped, coffered, pelmet, drop design, etc.
Gypsum board has high impact-resistance and is
very strong
A Gyp board ceiling suspended on a metal grid
forms a strong ceiling design.
Glass fibre-reinforced gyp board makes excellent
insulation material.
Gypsum ceilings are non-resonant which makes
then good soundproofing.
When exposed to fire, gypsum gives out water,
which is converted to steam and helps combat the
fire. This is what makes the ceiling fireproof