USG Interiors

USG Drywall Steel

Stud and Track System

USG drywall steel stud and track systems offer practical BIA Accreditation
and economical solutions for screw fixing Gib

plasterboard* to internal, non-load bearing partitions, USG drywall steel stud and track systems are the
fire and acoustic walls, stairwells and bulkheads. subject of a Building Industry Authority Certificate of
Accreditation.
Dimensionally stable, they stay straight and true
without the need for nogs, saving on time, materials
and labour. They are strong, yet lightweight, easy to
98/002
handle and require few tools.

* for alternative linings, refer page 15 Buy New Zealand made

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USG Interiors has designed a number of standard
features into the studs to provide added value for ease
of application.

Five standard depths to cater for

the majority of applications.

41 x 19mm prepunched service

holes at nominal 145 mm centres
down entire length of stud permit
The USG logo ensures easy services to be positioned where
identification of genuine most convenient.
components for compliance.

Returned folded edges for greater

strength and safer handling.

Knurled stud faces assist screw

fixing by stopping slipping and
damage to board. Knurling also
gives a better bond when
adhesive is used with screw
fixing.

The offset legs on studs allow

interlocking of two studs to form a
boxed section for additional
strength or to allow extending of a
precut studs length.
35mm

(40mm )
32mm

*
30mm

Stud Floor/Ceiling track Boxed (interlocking)

*for fire wall partitions from stud detail
3.61m to 5.4m in height

Common standard industry lengths (metres)

STUD TRACK
SIZE
0.55BMT 0.75BMT mm 0.55BMT or 0.75 BMT

2.4, 2.7, 3.0, 3.3, 3.6 2.4, 2.7, 3.0, 3.3, 3.6 63.5 2.5, 3.0
2.7, 3.0, 3.6 2.7, 3.0, 3.6 75 2.5, 3.0
2.7, 3.0, 3.6, 4.0 3.0, 3.6, 4.0, 4.5 89 2.5, 3.0
3.0, 3.6, 4.0, 4.5 3.0, 3.6, 4.0, 4.5 100 2.5, 3.0
- 3.0, 3.6, 4.0, 4.5 150 2.5, 3.0

For other lengths please contact your nearest USG Interiors distributor.

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Which stud, what spacing? All tables are for maximum wall heights of internal non-
To select the appropriate stud option: loadbearing partitions. Earthquake provisions for
partitioning in buildings need to be established by specific
1) Determine building site wind speed (mps = metres
design to the provisions of NZS 4203:1992 and converted
per second), from NZS 4203: 1992 or for buildings less
to equivalent wind loads by the procedure in C.L.C.
than 10m in height 1 (total height from the lowest ground
Consulting Group Ltds Appraisal of USG Drywall Steel
level to the highest roof point) from NZS3604:1990 2. Stud and Track System dated 21 September 1998.
2) Determine internal wind pressure coefficient for your 1
For buildings greater than 10m in height, specific
installation from NZS 4203:1992 or for buildings less
design site wind speeds by an engineer will be required.
than 10m in height from the method described in 2
This information may be available from the local
Internal Wind Pressure Coefficients on page 15.
Territorial Authority wind maps.
3) Refer to relevant table, Pages 4-7.

Contents Page
Maximum Height Tables
Low wind speeds 32mps 4
Maximum Height Tables
Medium wind speeds 37mps 5
Maximum Height Tables
High wind speeds 44mps 6
Maximum Height Tables
Very high wind speeds 50mps 7

Installation - Track 8

Installation - Stud 9

Installation - Plasterboard to Stud 10

Installation - Details 11-12

Installation - Door, Window and Opening Frames 13-14

Technical Information 15-16

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The figures in the tables are based on a limiting deflection of 1/200 under
Maximum Wall Heights serviceability wind speed loads for the stated internal pressures, ultimate
internal wind speed loading, and track loads.
The following tables are based on a wall lined both sides with standard
12.5mm Gib plasterboard* minimum, with No.6 x 25mm self tapping Where body impact loads are an important consideration for the occupants
drywall screws at 300mm centres. This includes Gib Fyreline options eg: apartments, decrease the allowable wall height by 20% for 63.5 and
12.5mm* or greater, to a maximum height of 5.4 metres. (For higher fire 75mm studs.
rated walls refer page 15). Due to manufacturing and materials handling constraints,
*or equal for studs in shaded areas contact USG Interiors Pacific Ltd.

Maximum stud height (metres) at Low Wind Speeds 32mps (design wind pressure q= 0.61kPa)
Internal wind pressure coefficient Cpi 0.3 (a building with equal openings on all external walls).
SINGLE STUD 0.55BMT STUD
SINGLE STUD 0.75BMT
STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm SPACING STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm
63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 mm 63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 150x35
4.86 5.54 6.13 6.6 300 5.52 6.25 7.01 7.57 10.47
4.47 5.12 5.59 6 400 5.06 5.75 6.39 6.88 9.51
4.32 4.96 5.38 5.77 450 4.89 5.56 6.15 6.62 9.14
4 4.61 4.92 5.25 600 4.49 5.14 5.61 6.02 8.31
LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs. LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs.
0.2 0.25 0.3 0.35 0.25 0.3 0.35 0.4 0.6

BOXED STUD 0.55BMT STUD

BOXED STUD 0.75BMT
STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm SPACING STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm
63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 mm 63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 150x35
6 6.79 7.67 8.3 300 6.86 7.73 8.79 9.53 13.19
5.49 6.22 6.98 7.55 400 6.26 7.07 8 8.66 11.98
5.29 6.01 6.72 7.26 450 6.04 6.82 7.7 8.33 11.52
4.86 5.54 6.13 6.6 600 5.52 6.25 7.01 7.57 10.47
LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs. LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs.
0.3 0.35 0.4 0.45 0.35 0.4 0.5 0.55 0.75

Internal wind pressure coefficient Cpi 0.6 (a building with openings on one external wall only).
SINGLE STUD 0.55BMT STUD
SINGLE STUD 0.75BMT
STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm SPACING STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm
63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 mm 63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 150x35
3.86 4.39 4.86 5.24 300 4.38 4.96 5.56 6.01 8.31
3.55 4.06 4.44 4.76 400 4.02 4.56 5.07 5.45 7.38
3.43 3.94 4.27 4.58 450 3.88 4.41 4.88 5.25 6.95
3.17 3.66 3.91 4.17 600 3.57 4.08 4.35 4.78 6.02
LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs. LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs.
0.4 0.5 0.55 0.6 0.5 0.55 0.6 0.65 0.9

BOXED STUD 0.55BMT STUD

BOXED STUD 0.75BMT
STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm SPACING STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm
63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 mm 63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 150x35
4.76 5.39 6.09 6.59 300 5.45 6.14 6.98 7.56 10.47
4.36 4.94 5.54 5.99 400 4.97 5.61 6.35 6.87 9.51
4.2 4.77 5.33 5.76 450 4.79 5.41 6.11 6.61 9.14
3.86 4.26 4.86 5.24 600 4.38 4.96 5.56 6.01 8.31
LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs. LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs.
0.55 0.6 0.7 0.75 0.6 0.7 0.8 0.85 1.15

Internal wind pressure coefficient Cpi 0.8 (For special cases specified by designer)
SINGLE STUD 0.55BMT STUD
SINGLE STUD 0.75BMT
STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm SPACING STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm
63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 mm 63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 150x35
3.5 3.99 4.42 4.76 300 3.98 4.51 5.05 5.46 7.38
3.22 3.69 4.03 4.33 400 3.65 4.15 4.61 4.96 6.39
3.12 3.58 3.88 4.16 450 3.52 4.01 4.43 4.77 6.02
2.88 3.33 3.55 3.79 600 3.12 3.71 4.05 4.34 5.22
LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs. LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs.
0.5 0.6 0.65 0.7 0.6 0.65 0.75 0.8 1.1

BOXED STUD 0.55BMT STUD

BOXED STUD 0.75BMT
STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm SPACING STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm
63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 mm 63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 150x35
4.33 4.89 5.53 5.99 300 4.95 5.58 6.34 6.87 9.51
3.96 4.49 5.04 5.44 400 4.52 5.1 5.77 6.24 8.64
3.82 4.34 4.85 5.23 450 4.35 4.92 5.55 6.01 8.31
3.5 3.99 4.42 4.76 600 3.98 4.51 5.05 5.46 6.99
LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs. LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs.
0.65 0.7 0.8 0.9 0.75 0.8 0.95 1 1.4

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Maximum Wall Heights

Maximum stud height (metres) at Medium Wind Speeds 37mps (design wind pressure q= 0.82kPa)
Internal wind pressure coefficient Cpi 0.3 (a building with equal openings on all external walls).
SINGLE STUD 0.55BMT STUD
SINGLE STUD 0.75BMT
STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm SPACING STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm
63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 mm 63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 150x35
4.41 5.03 5.56 5.99 300 5.01 5.68 6.36 6.87 9.5
4.06 4.64 5.07 5.45 400 4.59 5.22 5.8 6.25 8.63
3.92 4.5 4.89 5.24 450 4.43 5.05 5.58 6.01 8.3
3.63 4.19 4.47 4.77 600 4.08 4.66 5.09 5.46 7.37
LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs. LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs.
0.25 0.3 0.4 0.45 0.3 0.4 0.45 0.5 0.7

BOXED STUD 0.55BMT STUD

BOXED STUD 0.75BMT
STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm SPACING STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm
63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 mm 63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 150x35
5.45 6.16 6.95 7.54 300 6.23 7.02 7.98 8.65 11.97
4.98 5.65 6.34 6.86 400 5.69 6.42 7.26 7.86 10.88
4.81 5.46 6.1 6.59 450 5.48 6.19 6.99 7.56 10.46
4.41 5.03 5.56 5.99 600 5.01 5.68 6.36 6.81 9.5
LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs. LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs.
0.35 0.45 0.5 0.55 0.45 0.5 0.6 0.7 0.9

Internal wind pressure coefficient Cpi 0.6 (a building with openings on one external wall only)
SINGLE STUD 0.55BMT STUD
SINGLE STUD 0.75BMT
STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm SPACING STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm
63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 mm 63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 150x35
3.5 3.99 4.41 4.75 300 3.98 4.51 5.05 5.45 7.37
3.22 3.69 4.03 4.32 400 3.65 4.14 4.6 4.96 6.38
3.11 3.57 3.88 4.16 450 3.52 4.01 4.43 4.77 6.01
2.88 3.24 3.55 3.78 600 3.12 3.7 4.04 4.34 5.21
LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs. LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs.
0.5 0.6 0.65 0.7 0.6 0.7 0.75 0.8 1.1

BOXED STUD 0.55BMT STUD

BOXED STUD 0.75BMT
STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm SPACING STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm
63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 mm 63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 150x35
4.32 4.89 5.53 5.98 300 4.95 5.57 6.34 6.87 9.5
3.95 4.48 5.03 5.44 400 4.51 5.09 5.76 6.24 8.63
3.81 4.33 4.84 5.23 450 4.35 4.91 5.55 6 8.3
3.5 3.99 4.41 4.75 600 3.98 4.51 5.05 5.45 6.97
LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs. LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs.
0.65 0.7 0.8 0.9 0.75 0.8 0.95 1.1 1.4

Internal wind pressure coefficient Cpi 0.8 (For special cases specified by designer)
SINGLE STUD 0.55BMT STUD
SINGLE STUD 0.75BMT
STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm SPACING STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm
63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 mm 63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 150x35
3.18 3.62 4.01 4.32 300 3.61 4.09 4.59 4.95 6.38
2.93 3.35 3.66 3.93 400 3.31 3.76 4.18 4.5 5.52
2.83 3.25 3.53 3.78 450 3.2 3.64 4.02 4.33 5.21
2.62 3.02 3.22 3.44 600 2.94 3.36 3.67 3.94 4.51
LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs. LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs.
0.65 0.7 0.8 0.85 0.7 0.8 0.9 1 1.25

BOXED STUD 0.55BMT STUD

BOXED STUD 0.75BMT
STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm SPACING STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm
63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 mm 63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 150x35
3.93 4.44 5.02 5.44 300 4.49 5.06 5.76 6.24 8.63
3.59 4.07 4.57 4.94 400 4.1 4.63 5.24 5.67 7.81
3.47 3.94 4.4 4.75 450 3.95 4.46 5.04 5.45 6.97
3.18 3.62 4.01 4.32 600 3.61 4.09 4.59 4.95 5.22
LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs. LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs.
0.75 0.9 1 1.1 0.9* 1* 1.15* 1.25* 1.7*

* Use 0.75 BMT tracks when fixing to ceiling grids at 1200mm centres.

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Maximum Wall Heights

Maximum stud height (metres) at High Wind Speeds 44mps (design wind pressure q= 1.2kPa)
Internal wind pressure coefficient Cpi 0.3 (a building with equal openings on all external walls).
SINGLE STUD 0.55BMT STUD
SINGLE STUD 0.75BMT
STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm SPACING STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm
63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 mm 63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 150x35
3.93 4.48 4.95 5.34 300 4.47 5.06 5.67 6.12 8.47
3.61 4.14 4.52 4.85 400 4.09 4.65 5.16 5.56 7.59
3.5 4.01 4.35 4.67 450 3.95 4.5 4.97 5.35 7.15
3.23 3.73 3.98 4.25 600 3.63 4.16 4.35 4.83 6.19
LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs. LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs.
0.35 0.45 0.5 0.55 0.45 0.55 0.6 0.65 0.9

BOXED STUD 0.55BMT STUD

BOXED STUD 0.75BMT
STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm SPACING STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm
63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 mm 63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 150x35
4.85 5.49 6.2 6.72 300 5.55 6.25 7.11 7.71 10.67
4.44 5.03 5.65 6.1 400 5.07 5.72 6.47 7 9.69
4.28 4.86 5.44 5.87 450 4.85 5.52 6.23 6.73 9.32
3.93 4.26 4.95 5.34 600 4.42 5.06 5.67 6.12 8.47
LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs. LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs.
0.5 0.6 0.65 0.7 0.6 0.65 0.75 0.8 1.15

Internal wind pressure coefficient Cpi 0.6 (a building with openings on one external wall only).
SINGLE STUD 0.55BMT STUD
SINGLE STUD 0.75BMT
STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm SPACING STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm
63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 mm 63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 150x35
3.12 3.55 3.93 4.24 300 3.54 4.01 4.5 4.86 6.19
2.87 3.28 3.59 3.85 400 3.25 3.69 4.1 4.42 5.36
2.78 3.18 3.46 3.7 450 3.14 3.57 3.95 4.25 5.06
2.57 2.96 3.16 3.37 600 2.88 3.3 3.6 3.86 4.38
LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs. LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs.
0.65 0.75 0.8 0.9 0.75 0.9 0.95 1 1.3

BOXED STUD 0.55BMT STUD

BOXED STUD 0.75BMT
STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm SPACING STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm
63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 mm 63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 150x35
3.85 4.36 4.92 5.33 300 4.41 4.96 5.64 6.12 8.47
3.52 4 4.48 4.84 400 4.02 4.54 5.14 5.56 7.39
3.4 3.86 4.31 4.66 450 3.87 4.38 4.94 5.35 6.57
3.12 3.55 3.93 4.24 600 3.5 4.01 4.5 4.86 4.93
LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs. LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs.
0.8 0.9 1.05 1.1 0.9* 1.05* 1.2* 1.3* 1.75*

Internal wind pressure coefficient Cpi 0.8 (For special cases specified by designer)
SINGLE STUD 0.55BMT STUD
SINGLE STUD 0.75BMT
STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm SPACING STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm
63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 mm 63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 150x35
2.83 3.23 3.57 3.85 300 3.22 3.65 4.09 4.41 5.36
2.61 2.98 3.26 3.5 400 2.95 3.35 3.72 4.01 4.65
2.52 2.89 3.14 3.37 450 2.85 3.24 3.59 3.86 4.38
2.33 2.69 2.87 3.06 600 2.62 3 3.27 3.51 3.69
LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs. LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs.
0.8 0.9 1 1.05 0.9* 1* 1.15* 1.25* 1.5*

BOXED STUD 0.55BMT STUD

BOXED STUD 0.75BMT
STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm SPACING STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm
63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 mm 63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 150x35
3.5 3.96 4.47 4.84 300 3.68 4.14 4.71 5.1 5.72
3.2 3.63 4.07 4.4 400 3.36 3.79 4.29 4.29 4.29
3.09 3.51 3.92 4.23 450 3.23 3.65 3.85 3.81 3.81
2.83 3.23 3.57 3.69 600 2.94 2.81 2.89 2.86 2.86
LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs. LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs.
1* 1.1* 1.25* 1.35* 1.3* 1.5* 1.7* 1.95* 2.05*

* Use 0.75 BMT tracks when fixing to ceiling grids at 1200mm centres.

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Maximum Wall Heights

Maximum stud height (metres) at Very High Wind Speeds 50mps (design wind pressure q= 1.5kPa)
Internal wind pressure coefficient Cpi 0.3 (a building with equal openings on all external walls).
SINGLE STUD 0.55BMT STUD
SINGLE STUD 0.75BMT
STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm SPACING STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm
63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 mm 63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 150x35
3.61 4.11 4.55 4.9 300 4.1 4.64 5.21 5.62 7.71
3.32 3.79 4.15 4.46 400 3.76 4.27 4.74 5.11 6.68
3.21 3.68 4 4.29 450 3.63 4.13 4.57 4.91 6.29
2.97 3.43 3.66 3.9 600 3.34 3.81 4.17 4.47 5.45
LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs. LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs.
0.5 0.55 0.6 0.65 0.55 0.65 0.7 0.75 1.05

BOXED STUD 0.55BMT STUD

BOXED STUD 0.75BMT
STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm SPACING STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm
63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 mm 63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 150x35
4.46 5.04 5.7 6.17 300 5.1 5.74 6.53 7.08 9.79
4.08 4.62 5.19 5.61 400 4.65 5.25 5.94 6.43 8.9
3.93 4.46 4.99 5.39 450 4.48 5.06 5.72 6.18 8.56
3.5 4.11 4.55 4.9 600 4.1 4.64 5.21 5.62 7.63
LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs. LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs.
0.6 0.7 0.8 0.85 0.7 0.8 0.9 0.95 1.3

Internal wind pressure coefficient Cpi 0.6 (a building with openings on one external wall only).
SINGLE STUD 0.55BMT STUD
SINGLE STUD 0.75BMT
STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm SPACING STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm
63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 mm 63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 150x35
2.86 3.26 3.61 3.89 300 3.25 3.69 4.13 4.46 5.45
2.63 3.02 3.29 3.54 400 2.98 3.39 3.76 4.06 4.72
2.55 2.92 3.17 3.4 450 2.88 3.28 3.62 3.9 4.45
2.36 2.72 2.9 3.09 600 2.65 3.03 3.31 3.55 3.81
LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs. LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs.
0.8 0.9 1 1.05 0.9* 1* 1.15* 1.2 1.5

BOXED STUD 0.55BMT STUD

BOXED STUD 0.75BMT
STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm SPACING STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm
63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 mm 63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 150x35
3.54 4 4.52 4.89 300 4.05 4.56 5.18 5.62 7.63
3.24 3.67 4.12 4.45 400 3.69 4.17 4.72 5.1 5.72
3.12 3.54 3.96 4.28 450 3.56 4.02 4.54 4.91 5.09
2.86 3.26 3.61 3.81 600 3.25 3.69 3.85 3.81 3.81
LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs. LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs.
0.95* 1.05* 1.25* 1.3* 1.1* 1.25* 1.4* 1.5* 2.05*

Internal wind pressure coefficient Cpi 0.8 (For special cases specified by designer)
SINGLE STUD 0.55BMT STUD
SINGLE STUD 0.75BMT
STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm SPACING STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm
63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 mm 63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 150x35
2.6 2.96 3.28 3.53 300 2.96 3.35 3.75 4.05 4.72
2.39 2.74 2.99 3.21 400 2.71 3.08 3.42 3.69 4.09
2.32 2.66 2.88 3.09 450 2.62 2.98 3.29 3.54 3.81
2.14 2.47 2.64 2.81 600 2.41 2.75 2.89 2.86 2.86
LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs. LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs.
0.95* 1.05* 1.2* 1.25* 1.05* 1.2* 1.35* 1.5* 1.7*

BOXED STUD 0.55BMT STUD

BOXED STUD 0.75BMT
STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm SPACING STUD DEPTH mm x WIDTH mm
63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 mm 63.5x35 75x35 89x35 100x35 150x35
3.21 3.63 4.11 4.45 300 3.68 4.14 4.71 5.1 5.72
2.94 3.33 3.74 4.04 400 3.36 3.79 4.29 4.29 4.29
2.84 3.22 3.6 3.81 450 3.23 3.65 3.85 3.81 3.81
2.6 2.81 2.89 2.86 600 2.94 2.81 2.89 2.86 2.86
LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs. LOAD ON TRACK FIXINGS (kN) AT 600mm cs.
1.15* 1.3* 1.5* 1.6* 1.3* 1.5* 1.7* 1.95* 2.05*

* Use 0.75 BMT tracks when fixing to ceiling grids at 1200mm centres.

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Installation - Track
Head
To attach top or bottom track, choose the
appropriate fastener for the type of material you
are attaching to. eg: concrete, timber steel.
Fastener centres are 600mm maximum (except Top Gaps
10mm standard
suspended ceiling grids at 1200 mm centres) and 15mm fire rated to 3.6m
22mm fire rated 3.61-5.4m
maximum 100mm from ends.
The track loads which they are required to resist
are the values below the selected stud table.
Allow extra length of fastener for attaching through
any installed linings (not less than the thickness of
the lining).
When fixing to concrete, provide a damp proof
membrane underneath no less than 10mm wider Floor
than the selected track width.
Plasterboard Bottom Gaps
Joints in track shall be butt jointed - if fixed to (fire rated only)
15mm fire rated to 3.6m
concrete provide 2mm gap between ends to allow Stud 22mm fire rated 3.61-5.4m
for shrinkage of concrete. Track
DPC for 10mm plasterboard gap standard
Ensure tracks are aligned and plumb. (no gap for fire rated)
concrete
For Fire Rated partitions 3.61m to 5.4m, use the
40mm wall track.
When attaching track to suspended ceilings,
overlap track joints by 100mm. Such track shall be
0.55 BMT or 0.75 BMT as identified in maximum Suspended Ceiling
Wall Height Tables. Secure with four x 4mm
diameter steel rivets 80mm apart. Joint must be
under ceiling grid. Revoe Clip
Option

NUMBER OF FASTENERS AT 600mm CENTRES

Load on Track Type 17 10g-16 x 16mm 3.2mm M6 3.8 x 32mm
Fixings at 12g x 40mm Waferhead Blind Rivet Dynabolt Ramset Notes for Fasteners:
600mm Centre Screws Screws into Steel into into
See tables into Wood into Steel Concrete Concrete When multiple fasteners are required, these shall be
kN Steel Alum
evenly spaced either side of the nominated 600mm
0.2 1 2 2 2 1 2
0.4 1 2 2 2 1 2
centre, 30mm minimum centres for screws, rivets and
0.6 1 2 2 3 1 2 Ramsets, 50mm for Dynabolts.
0.8 1 2 3 3 1 3
1.0 1 3 4 4 1 2
Fasteners shall be maximum 100mm and 18mm
1.2 1 3 4 N/A 1 2 minimum from track ends and 15mm from edges for
1.4 2 3 N/A N/A 1 2 multiple fasteners.
1.6 2 4 N/A N/A 2 2
1.8 2 4 N/A N/A 2 2
Use twice as many fasteners when attaching to ceiling
2.0 2 5 N/A N/A 2 3 grids at 1200mm centres.
2.2 2 5 N/A N/A 2 3
Aluminium rivets shall not be used in fire rated
partitions.
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Installation - Stud
For standard installation insert the studs into the
top and floor tracks and twist to lock as shown.
The friction fit will hold the stud in place.

Non-fire rated partitions - allow a 10mm gap Insert stud into track on angle,
between the top of the stud and inside face of then twist to lock into position.
the track, as illustrated.

Fire rated partitions:

- walls up to 3.6m high - allow a 15mm gap top
and bottom (15mm polystyrene packer at
bottom).
10mm gap, non fire 600mm max screws fixed 12mm
- walls 3.61 to 5.4m high - allow a 22mm gap rated partitions stud centres from sheet edges
top and bottom (22mm polystyrene packer at
bottom) and 40mm wall track.

Perimeter studs must be fixed with the web

(back) against the joining wall. All other studs
are to face in the same direction.

Stud spacing is to be as selected from

Maximum Height Tables, Pages 4-7.

For corners, junctions, wall ends etc it is

steel
recommended to use extra studs. This can be by studs
boxing the stud or as per details on page 12.

Studs may be mechanically fastened to tracks

by crimping or pop-rivets in non-fire rated
300mm
partitions, single or multilevel buildings. Fire
rated partitions must not be mechanically 50mm
fastened.
joints
Notes: touch 600mm
fitted max
Joints of linings must be staggered 600mm on board lifted 10mm board fixings at 300mm centres to
opposite sides of partition above floorline for top and bottom track allowable for
Where seismic seperation of partitions is standard installations non-fire rated partitions in single
level buildings only.
required from floors and ceilings, do not screw
the board to the top or floor tracks. Ensure the
first screw into the stud is just above the track ie
50mm. This also applies for Fire Rated or
Acoustic Sound Control Systems. This is to allow Fasteners: buglehead plasterboard drywall screws
for unrestrained expansion of the stud in the at 300mm centres to each stud as follows:
track cavity. 6 Gauge x 25mm self tapping (for 12.5mm board).
6 Gauge x 32mm self tapping (for 16mm board).

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Installation Plasterboard to Stud

To attach plasterboard to light gauge steel studs, a The first board shall be attached to the open side of the
slightly different technique is required compared to stud. The face will deflect slightly then will pull tight
conventional timber studs. Use the following against the board. Support the stud to avoid twisting
instructions to ensure correct installation. and fully screw the board to this stud before continuing.
The next sheet can now be screwed to the closed side
Correct Method of the stud. Deflection will be minimal as the first sheet
As the face of a steel stud can deflect initially, the helps keep a rigid assembly and the result is a correct
correct sequence of attaching the board is important. flat joint.

Correct fixing direction Flat joint

Incorrect Method
If a board is screwed to the closed side first, then the to the open side. This can permanently bend the face
face is able to deflect when the next board is screwed resulting in a lipped joint.

Twisted stud

Incorrect fixing direction Lipped joint Lipped joint

Plasterboard Fixing Sequence

The boards shall be fixed in the sequence shown A B C installed. Locate board joints on each side of the wall
D. on alternate studs.
When installing the first side (A and B), fasten the board Screws shall be fastened in sequence 1-6.
at the edges only (1 & 2). The centre must not be Correct sequence will minimise any misalignment
fastened until the second side (C & D) have been problems and result in a higher quality finish.

D 3
6 4
C

B A
2 5 1

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Spliced studs
Installation Details
Spliced Studs
When heights greater than standard pre-cut lengths are Splice must be
required, using the boxing feature single studs can be within 25% of
wall height. 3 rivets
spliced together to extend to the required height. each
Minimum overlap: 3 x depth of stud eg: side
100mm stud = 300 mm overlap 30m

63.5mm stud = 200 mm overlap splice

Rivets: 4mm dia. mild steel, 3 per face (total 6)
cL
Splice must be within 25% of wall height.
Splices shall be alternated top and bottom.
Splices may be used in fire rated walls provided steel 30mm
rivets are used (not aluminium).

Pop rivets on both faces

NOGGING
Single nogging
Where specific load requirements or fixtures will be Cut track, fold and
needed, an individual nog can be formed from the track rivet to studs
3mm dia.
profile to fit between the studs. Cut and trim as shown pop rivets
and fix with 3mm diameter rivets. The maximum height
tables do not allow for heavy loads to be attached to the
walls such as TV's, cantilevered benches / bookcases/
toilets etc. Where such equipment is required to be
hung off a wall, specifically designed supports are
required. Please contact USG Interiors for this
assistance. Stud

Continuous Nogging
For certain applications such as towel rails, pictures and
suspended ceiling perimeter fixing etc, continuous Pop rivet or wafer
nogging may be required. Use the track, cut, notch and head self tapping
screw
fix as shown. This will normally link 5-6 studs at
Track
600mm centres. Double sided can also be achieved if
required by repeating on the other stud face.

Control Joints
Control joints shall be provided at 9m centres in
partitions. Top and bottom track may be continuous
through control joints. For construction refer Winstone
Wallboards Gib. Interior Solutions Site Guide February
1998 and CLCs Appraisal 21/09/98.

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Installation - Details
INTERSECTION SINGLE LAYER APPLICATION
Tape and set angle
Extra stud position
Fix with screws or toggle bolts
at 600mm vertical
centres

Locate track
fixing close to
intersecting wall

Stud Plasterboard
WALL END - Single stud
Plasterboard

INTERSECTION Masonry

Caulk gap
Flat tape and set at abutment
Stud Attach external
corner bead

Plasterboard WALL END - Boxed stud

Masonry
wall Fastener
Casing bead option

Boxed stud end

CORNER SINGLE LAYER APPLICATION

Typical track
fixings from
Tape and set angle ends

Plasterboard

100mm max
Studs 18mm min

Drywall self tapping screws Set over external

at 600mm vertical centres corner bead

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Installation - Details
Door, Window and Opening Frames HEADER/LINTEL DETAILS
Frames either side of openings are to use boxed studs
Cut track, fold
(type A, B or C page 14) and must be fixed to top and and rivet to studs, openside up
bottom tracks with a 0.75 BMT U-Channel (see details
page 14).
The header or lintel is made as a single nogging and
installed openside up - sill trimmer openside down.
For header/lintel/sill trimmers use:
-up to 1200mm wide, 0.55 BMT Track
-1200-1800mm wide, 0.75 BMT x 40mm deep Track
3mm diameter
Any jack studs between header/lintel/trimmer and pop rivets - 4 per stud
top/bottom track shall be same size and spacing as for
wall studs, 600mm centres maximum.
Maximum door sizes are 2000 x 900mm and 60 kg.
SILL TRIMMER DETAILS
Frame size should allow for timber or aluminium joinery
Cut track, fold
dimensions. and rivet to studs, openside down
For wall heights, or openings outside the limits shown in
the figures below, a specific design will be required.

SINGLE DOOR
DOUBLE DOOR

Cut plasterboard sheets

2000max around openings as 2000max
shown.

Fix to jack studs.

4000 4000
max One-piece max
2000 infill sheets 2000
Screwfix all plaster boards
max around openings at max
150mm centres.

(900 max each door)

900 1800 max

opening
max door size

Unframed openings in wall linings on partitions shall not WINDOW (OR OTHER OPENINGS)
exceed 150mm in any direction and be fire rated in
accordance with Winstone Wallboards requirements
where they penetrate a firewall. 2000max
Openings between studs exceeding 150mm in any
direction shall be provided with top and bottom trimmers
(.55 BMT track) and jack studs either side of opening, and Lintel
secured to studs as for lintels. Screwfix plasterboard
Sill
around openings at 150mm centres. Trimmer

Note:
The design of the floor, roof or ceiling supporting the partition is
outside of the scope of this brochure, however particular attention 2000max
must be paid to the bracing design of suspended ceilings where they
support walls with large openings. 1800 max

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Installation - Details
DOOR, WINDOWS AND OPENING FRAMES Jamb Stud Arrangement (each side of opening)
To select correct jamb stud arrangement, from table
below choose opening width, number of doors (if Type A boxed
applicable) and stud centres already determined
from Maximum Height tables pages 4-7. The letter
A, B, or C indicates what type is required, each side
of opening. Type B boxed plus single

Frame Design (including doors and other openings)

Max. width of No of doors Stud Centres (mm)
openings 300 400 450 600
(linings to be screwed to both studs)
900mm 1 A A A A
Type C double boxed
1200mm 2 B A A A
1500mm 2 B B B A
1800mm 2 C B B A

Combined U-Channel and Track Fixing at Jamb Studs

The 0.75 BMT U-Channels shall be fixed through
the top and bottom tracks to the supporting
structure.
The load to be carried by the combined U-Channel Type A
0.75 BMT
and Track fixings shall be twice the Load on Track U-Channel
35
fixings (kN) at 600 mm cs as per the appropriate Channel fixing inside
table on pages 4-7. (Alternatively derive the load as through the track
described in CLCs Appraisal dated 21 September
Track 50
1998).
Determine the number of fasteners required from the
table on page 8 for the appropriate substrate. wafer
head screws Stud
depth
Jamb Stud Fixing 15mm
for multiple
The jamb studs shall be fixed to the 0.75 BMT U- fixings
Channels with waferhead screws.
The load to be carried by the jamb stud fixings shall Note: Jamb stud not shown for clarity

be twice the Load on Track fixings (kN) at 600 mm First stud installed
cs as per the appropriate table on pages 4-7. Type B or C as Type A
(Alternatively derive the load as described in CLCs
Appraisal dated 21 September 1998). First 0.75 BMT
U-Channel
Determine the number of waferhead screws required
from the table on page 8. Where the jamb studs are Second 0.75 BMT U-Channel
Type A, half the fasteners shall be installed through
each side of the U-Channel as shown in the figure
opposite.Where the jamb studs are Types B or C then
half the fasteners required shall be installed through
the first U-Channel (as described above for Type A)
and half through the second U-Channel. The fasteners
Channel fixing
through the second U-Channel can only be installed through the track
from one side of the U-Channel as shown in the figure wafer head
Note: Second jamb stud not screws
opposite. shown for clarity

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Technical Information
Health and Safety Fire Rated Walls
The material composition represents no health hazard. When For fire rated walls greater than 5.4 metres, stud size selected
handling, take care and ensure that safe work practices are to resist internal wind pressure shall be checked for structural
adhered to at all times. stability and lining fire resistance integrity (for occupancy fire
Some products may have sharp edges/ends. All reasonable load) by fire and structural engineers.
care should be taken when handling or installing to avoid any
potential injury to self or others. Users should be properly Alternative Lining
trained and supervised in the use and handling of these Alternative linings of similar stiffness and strength may be
materials. Appropriate personal protective equipment should used subject to USG Interiors approval. These linings will fall
be used when necessary eg: gloves/glasses etc to avoid any outside the scope of the Appraisal of these products which is
potential injuries. the basis of application for Accreditation. For further
assistance contact USG Interiors Pacific Ltd.
Handling and Storage
During transportation, stud and track shall be handled Durability (NZBC Clause B2)
carefully to avoid any injury from ends and to prevent any USG drywall steel stud and tracks manufactured from cold
deformation that could affect their structural properties. rolled, hot dipped galvanised steel, will have a minimum
Store studs and track on a flat dry surface clear of the ground serviceable life of 50 years when installed and used in
and in a manner that will prevent any damage by/to other enclosed, dry, non-corrosive, interior conditions.
trades.
To ensure NZBC Durability (as above) protect from moisture ISO 9000
during transportation and storage and wipe down before USG Interiors Pacific Ltd
installation if wetted. In coastal regions, the stud and tracks is an accredited
must be protected from wind blown salt spray and checked ISO 9002 manufacturer
and wiped down, if necessary, to remove surface salts prior Licence No: 5044 by QAS.
to attaching the plasterboard.
Internal Wind Pressure Coefficients
Condensation/Ventilation/Moisture For buildings of rectangular plan less than 10 m in height the
Keep USG stud and tracks dry and free of condensation internal wind pressure coefficients descriptions of the Tables
moisture. Designers and occupants should be aware to keep on pages 4-7 can be interpreted as follows:
installations above dew point temperature and spaces well Cpi 0.3 (a building with equal openings* on all external walls)
ventilated especially wet areas such as bathrooms, Applies to a building that has no one wall with an area of
laundries, kitchen areas etc. It is recommended to use Gib openings in excess of 50% of the total area of wall openings
Aqualine or equal in such areas. When attached to timber on other walls of the building.
structures, moisture content must be below 18% and they Cpi 0.6 (a building with equal openings* on one external wall
must not be used in damp, corrosive environments. ie: in only) Applies to a building that has a wall with an area of
contact with tanalised timber, chemically treated insulation or openings more than 50% of the total area of wall openings on
copper piping. other walls of the building.
USG steel stud and track must not be used where it will be *Openings include doors, removable panels and windows
exposed to excessive moisture. that are capable of being opened directly to the external
atmosphere.
Maintenance
Regular maintenance of USG partitions is not necessary other
than insuring the plaster board is not structurally damaged by
occupational use. Repairs of any damage caused by
occupants or building movement sahll be undertaken to
ensure the function of the partition shall be maintained.

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Technical Information
Standards/References Notes
USG Interiors uses the following Standards and All sizes and weights are nominal.
references in its marketing and manufacturing policy Whilst all care has been taken to ensure accuracy,
to ensure the products outlined within this brochure except to the extent prohibited by law, no liability is
comply with the relevant New Zealand Building Code accepted for any claim by any person, whether for loss
requirements or higher industry requirements. of profits or for any other direct, consequential, indirect
NZS 4203-1992 or special loss, damage or injury suffered by any
-Structural design and design loadings person, and whether arising from any negligence or
AS1538-1988/NZS 4600-1996 omission on the part of any person or otherwise directly
- Cold form steel structures code or indirectly from the use of the information outside the
scope of this document and the Appraisal.
AS/NZS 1397-93
- Steel sheet and strip Where partitions are to be supported by suspended
Winstone Wallboards ceilings a specific design check shall be made to ensure
- Gib Interior Solutions Site Guide (Feb 1998) the ceiling will resist wind and seismic loads imposed
- Gib Board Fire Rated Systems (July 1997) by internal partitions.
- Gib Board Sound Control Systems (Nov 1992)
- Gib Intertenancy Sound Control Systems (Aug USG is the trademark of USG Corporation.
1994) Gib Fyreline and Gib Aqualine are the registered

- Gib Aqualine Wet Area Systems (Sept 1996) trademarks of Winstone Wallboards Ltd.
Durability
- BRANZ opinion (Aug 1993)

Testing and Calculations Certification

Physical testing was conducted at the Civil Materials I, Ernest B Lapish, C. Eng., MICE, MIPENZ hereby certify
Laboratory, Department of Civil and Resource that maximum height tables prepared for USG non-
Engineering, University of Auckland. loadbearing steel stud and track systems, comply with the
requirements of: NZS 4203-1992, Structural design and
Structural engineers CLC Consulting Group Ltd were design load code, AS1538-1988 and AS/NZ 4600-1996,
engaged to calculate from the test results the Cold form steel structures code, New Zealand Building
maximum allowable wall heights, summarised in the Code.
tables on pages 4-7, based on the criteria outlined in
this brochure. Signed
DIRECTOR, CLC Consulting Group Ltd

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