CSR Hebel , a manufacturer of high performance wall systems, has developed Staggered PowerWall, a cost-effective system designed specifically for high-rise multi-residential construction.
The product’s ease of handling and workability combined with its light weight qualities enables rapid assembly, hence minimising onsite labour requirements. When compared to full or composite masonry wall construction, Staggered PowerWall provides opportunities for significant savings in the cost of the structure by optimising the design of slab and columns and by reducing the weight on the sub-structure.
It also allows for a more simplified process as there is less cutting (reducing wastage), little or no adhesive and the elimination of the IBS rod, all of which reduce both time and components required. Other advantages include greater flexibility with services, and the need for only one layer of Gyprock plasterboard to maintain up to -/90/90 FRL.
Another key advantage of the Staggered PowerWall is that the same system can be applied to a variety of wall applications. As fewer components are required and the wall systems are adaptable to more areas of the building project, builders can significantly streamline the entire wall construction process, including service trades. This saves them time and money.
Staggered PowerWall has a wide range of benefits, including:
- lightweight, yet solid wall (dual leaf system)
- no studs or realignment prior to screwing board
- no need to batten out for services
- no fire or acoustic box on either side if electrical points are located directly on the panel
- speed of construction (totally dry system and trade continuity)
The system consists of overlapped offset panels, which are fitted to top and bottom tracks in a system that achieves an FRL of up to 180/180 (depending on the plasterboard used).
The Staggered PowerWall, when used with CSR Gyprock plasterboard for internal walls and CSR Bradford SoundScreen insulation, provides smooth, strong and long-lasting walls, delivering excellent thermal and acoustic performance. These are key selling points to home buyers of high-rise multi-residential projects.