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Gypsum Board

This method statement outlines the process for installing a gypsum board suspended ceiling. It details the required preparations, material and equipment, and sequence of works. The key steps include: 1) completing prerequisite works like plastering and MEP works; 2) fixing the suspension grid with channels and wires; 3) obtaining clearances before fixing two layers of gypsum board to the grid; and 4) finishing works like joint filling, priming, and applying two paint coats. The purpose is to safely install the ceiling per contract requirements and approved drawings while ensuring quality control inspections.

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Gypsum Board

This method statement outlines the process for installing a gypsum board suspended ceiling. It details the required preparations, material and equipment, and sequence of works. The key steps include: 1) completing prerequisite works like plastering and MEP works; 2) fixing the suspension grid with channels and wires; 3) obtaining clearances before fixing two layers of gypsum board to the grid; and 4) finishing works like joint filling, priming, and applying two paint coats. The purpose is to safely install the ceiling per contract requirements and approved drawings while ensuring quality control inspections.

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METHOD STATEMENT FOR GYPSUM BOARD

Purpose
The purpose of this method statement is to ensure that the gypsum board suspended
ceiling and related activities are executed safely and in accordance with the contract
requirements and that all activities are conducted in a systematic manner. To ensure that
works are inspected, conformance is verified and documented.
Scope of Work
This procedure is applicable to the following works associated with the project for the
installation of the suspended ceiling as per approved drawings.
Material and Equipment
Material & equipment as per submittal and approval.
Sequence of works:
Before start of suspended ceiling works the following works need to be completed and
assessed by the QAQC engineer from all concerned parties.

• Plaster works to walls up to the require height.


• Stucco and primer work should be done.
• All Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing works (M.E.P) of first fix services should be
completed.
• Protection of flooring.
Fixing of Suspension Grid

• I angle as per approved materials and section details of false ceilings will be fixed on
level marking with self-taping screws and royal plugs or every 400mm c/c and at
100mm near the wall corners and joints angles.
• Vertical support of primary channels or 3.5mm diameter G.I wire with approved
materials and section details will be fixed to concrete slab or 1000mm c/c and
300mm near the wall with 6mm diameter concrete plugs or rivets and extra supports
should be provided near the A/C duct if require.
• Horizontal channels will then be fixed to vertical channels with self-taping screw.
• For areas where the suspension height is much more than typical like the toilets, the
C-channels 38X10mm shall be used as vertical support, the channels shall be fixed to
the slab with high screws from fisher supporting up to a weight of 50kg per fix.
• Suspension system of the gypsum board ceiling should not be in direct contact with
M.E.P services especially A/C ducts.
Fixing of Gypsum Board
Before starting of the Gypsum Board fixing services of false ceiling clearance will be
obtained by the contractor, consultant, and M.E.P sub-contractor, services of M.E.P above
the false ceiling to be completed and approved inspection of the suspension frame as well
of false ceilings should be carried out by the consultant and should be rectified to comments
if given by them.

• Two layers of Gypsum plaster board sheet as approved should be fixed to furring
channels with self-taping screws at every 100mm c/c and G.I angles @ the perimeter
of walls.
• Extra furring channels should be provided at the joints of Gypsum plaster boards to
its shorter lengths and cut piece joints if required.
• Extra supports should be provided around access panel.

Finishing of Gypsum Board


Before start of the finish works including filler and paint, services of false ceiling marking will
be made by M.E.P sub-contractor as per approved shop drawings for all the electrical points,
A/C supply and return air diffuser position, sprinkler points and position of access panel as
per approved coordinated drawings and inspection by the consultant and contractor to be
obtained for final approval of cutting, gypsum boards shall be cut mechanically.

• Peel off the paper at the square edge of the boards


• Apply joint filler in all the joints to fill the gaps.
• Apply joint filler over the mesh and screw positions in level of the boards and leave it
to get dry.
• The ceiling shall be finished with an approved paint, minimum two coats of paint on
approved dry wall primer. QAQC engineer will review surface preparation before
start of final finishing and painting works.
• The ceiling shall be painting finish, a primer-stucco-paint finish coat shall be done in
compliance with manufacturers standards, and the ceiling shall be properly cleaned
prior to start of paint finish.
• Application of stucco & paint coat layers shall be in different directions.

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