Partiwall® Separating Wall System - Timber & Steel

SETTING NEW STANDARDS FOR CLASS 1A BUILDING

Knauf Partiwall® system is a twin stud wall system that incorporates a single or double layer of 25mm Shaftliner™ Mouldstop plasterboard fire barrier within the wall cavity. This product range is ideal for separating walls between attached dwellings.  

The pioneering system of its kind in Australia, the Partiwall® system has become one of the most widely used separating wall systems in attached villa units and townhouse developments. The Partiwall® permits easy incorporation of services and doesn’t require penetration and perimeter treatment associated with traditional fire-rated systems. 

Meanwhile, the Shaftliner™ panels are held in position by lightweight steel H- or I-section studs. Installation of Shaftliner™ fire barrier is carried out during the framing stage and doesn’t require plasterboard screw fixing, jointing, or finishing. The internal wall linings are installed at the plastering stage using conventional installation methods. 

The Partiwall® separating wall system is suitable for attached dwellings in Class 1a. If you’re looking for solutions for multi-residential buildings in Class 2, 3, and 9C, Knauf recommends the Multiframe™ timber-framed construction system (subject to the National Construction Code limitations) or IntRwall® separating wall system.