Impact Duty

Low Impact to Severe Impact Rated Systems

In areas of high footfall or activity, your internal wall systems need to take the impact. Knauf's comprehensive range of drywall systems and high-performance boards cover a broad range of impact levels from low to medium, high and severe. To help you choose the right product for your project, you'll need to understand its Impact Duty Rating. This refers to the product's performance under forceful contact or collisions, for example, from hospital trolleys or sporting activities. Find out more with guidance from the NBS and Knauf's Systemfinder.

Duty Ratings Covered

Your project will need to adhere to specific duty ratings relative to the function of the room. For example, a residential build may require a medium impact duty rating, whereas a hospital setting will need severe impact rated systems. At Knauf, we offer more than 900 tried-and-tested wall build-ups to satisfy your building specifications. Discover a range of wall linings, soffit linings, partitions and encasements suitable for multiple applications. From commercial office buildings to homes, schools and hospitals, you can find a robust system.

High Performance Systems

Each Knauf system is rated for impact in accordance with BS 5234: Part 2:199 Annexes B, C, D and E. Within each system, you'll find key information on performance metrics such as hard and soft body impact, crowd pressure, door slamming, and lightweight and heavyweight anchorages. Not only will these systems protect against varying levels of impact; they will also affect acoustics and fire safety. Choose from a range of high-performance boards that comply with EN 520 regulations, as well as specific auditory and fire-resistant requirements.

All you need to specify your project

Documentation

Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for construction products provide important information about products and their use.

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Impact Duty Case Studies

Support you can rely on

From design to project completion, Knauf's product and support teams are here to help. To learn more about Knauf Impact Duty, or pick our brains on a particular problem, you can drop us a line.

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