Fixings
Full range of fixings for Siniat Systems.
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What screw shall I use for fixing into timber?
Siniat plasterboard should be fixed to timber using Siniat high-thread drywall screws . Note The appropriate screw length should be selected to ensure a minimum 25mm penetration into the timber.
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How can you hang or fix things to plasterboard walls?
There are a number of suitable fixings which can be used to hang things onto plasterboard walls. These fixings have a greater pull-out resistance, allowing for greater confidence in hanging shelves, pictures and other fixtures. For large and/or heavy items, it is recommended to provide local reinforcement to the partition with a pattress or timber
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How should Siniat Bluclad board be fixed?
Siniat does not manufacture fixings for Bluclad. (click link for general information) It is recommended to use a stainless steel fixing suitable for either timber or metal SFS studs. Your preferred fixing suppliers will be able to advise you on suitable fixing for autoclaved fibre cement boards and the substrate. Boards must be fixed back to a suita
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What fixing should I use for fixing Siniat metal framework to masonry backgrounds?
The responsibility for the fixing type to secure Siniat components to the structure is with the installer. They need to select an appropriate fixing to suit the substrate and ensure it achieves the minimum embedment depth and supports the load. A specialist fixing supplier can advise here if required.
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What centres must I fix the head track for Siniat Shaftwall systems?
Siniat Shaftwall system must have the head and base tracks fixed at 300mm centres with a suitable fixing which is dependant on the substrate you are fixing too.
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Can the Siniat Direct Bond Lining system be used below ground level?
In general it is not recommended to use the Siniat DIrect Bond Lining System below ground level or on any substrates subject to moisture ingress. A mechanical fix lining system, should be used instead. The nature of the gypsum bond would absorb moisture over time which can lead to the degradation of the bond. If the back ground is treated to preven
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What fixings should I use for Aquaboard?
When installing Siniat Aquaboard you must use the Wet area screw variants. High thread screws for timber substrate, self drilling for metal gauge over 0.7mm, self tapping for lighter gauge metal substrate. For timber substrate you need to select a screw length to achieve 25mm penetration into the timber stud, 10mm penetration through metal studs.
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Can 3rd party collated screws be used with Siniat partitions as they are not in the Siniat range and will this effect the system warranty?
The only collated screws that Siniat currently offer are the Siniat Collated Wet Area Screws . Siniat do not supply collated screws for standard partitions. If it is desired to use a collated screw, it is acceptable to source a 3rd party fixing for installing the plasterboards to the frame as long as the following criteria are met: The chosen col
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What type of fixings should be used to fix Siniat Tracks on site?
When Siniat fire test a system, the track fixings are determined by selecting an appropriate type for the substrate the rig is constructed from. Siniat do not have track fixings within its range - it is the responsibility of the installing contractor to select the correct fixing to suit the substrate. It is recommended that suitable non combustible
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What is the shelf life of your Universal Bonding Compound?
Siniat Universal Bonding Compound will have the date of production printed on it and the shelf life of the product is 5 months.
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Can Siniat Thermal boards be adhesively fixed with the dot & dab method?
Siniat Plasteboards (excluding the foil backed boards) and Siniat Thermal plasterboards (details in Annex B of the Siniat Drywall Manual) can be used to line most masonry walls with the Universal bonding compound. Direct Bond lining systems are suitable for most level, masonry substrates. The substrate must be clean and dust free with all loose mat
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What screw fixings should be used for Moisture resistant plasterboards?
Siniat supply a range of screw fixings to secure plasterboard to stud frames. High thread screws are used for fixing to a timber substrate, Self Tapping types are used where the gauge of the metal substrate is upto and including 0.7mm (Rx, B and P gauge), Self Drilling types are used for metal of 0.9mm to 3mm (W and Y gauge) Performance screws are