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Fyrchek™

Technical Specifications Installation Instructions

Gyprock Fyrchek has been developed to take the heat. Fyrchek’s specially processed glass fibre-reinforced gypsum core makes it ideal for use in fire rated wall and ceiling systems and where improved acoustic performance is required.

Product Overview

Fyrchek’s glass fibre-reinforced core enables it to maintain structural integrity when subjected to direct flame making it an ideal board for use as part of a fire rated wall or ceiling system.

This plasterboard is also an acoustic grade board and can be used in systems where acoustic separation is specified.

Gyprock Fyrchek can be easily identified by its pink coloured face paper.

Typical Applications

Fyrchek is predominantly specified for commercial installations in areas where there is a higher level of fire resistance and/or acoustic performance required.  

Typical applications include:

  • Fire separation and smoke walls 
  • Intertenancy walls and party walls
  • Multi-residential unit ceilings
  • Lift wells
  • Plant rooms
  • Any non-wet area wall or ceiling where a fire or acoustic rated system is specified

More information about fire solutions can be found under the Solutions tab.

Gyprock™ Fyrchek
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Fire Resistant

Can be used as part of a fire-rated system

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Australian Made

Licensed by Australian Made Campaign Ltd
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Acoustic Properties

Helps combat sound transmission

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25 Year Warranty

Specify and install with confidence

Tested Fire Performance

Gyprock fire rated plasterboard products are manufactured with special additives to enhance their fire resistance properties. The additives slow the progress of heat and flame, and when used as part of a CSR fire rated system, provide performance options suitable for many construction types.

CSR provides a range of wall and ceiling systems, junction and penetration details, which meet and exceed the requirements of the Building Code of Australia. These solutions often include a combination of plasterboard, insulation, sealants and accessories to reach various performance criteria.

 

 

Fire Resistant

Technical Specifications

Product Options

Gyprock Fyrchek is available in the following sizes:

Thickness 13mm
16mm
Widths 1200mm
1350mm
Lengths 2400mm
2700mm
3000mm
3600mm
Edge Profiles Recessed Edge for regular jointing

Stockholdings of specific sizes may vary in different regions. Click HERE for a list of stocked sizes in your state

 

For the latest product availability in your area and to place an order, contact your nearest supplier.

Product Manufacture

Gyprock Fyrchek is manufactured by CSR Gyprock in Australia to stringent product specifications.

Product Handling

Transportation and manual handling: Refer to the Gypsum Board Manufacturers of Australia (GBMA) website for recommended OH&S practices.

Storage: Protect plasterboard and cornice from weather and moisture. Avoid products sagging by storing horizontally, supported on a level platform or full-width support members spaced at max. 600mm centres.

Health and Safety

Safety Data Sheets are important documents in the construction industry and assist in the continuing focus on occupational health and safety on and off sites.

 

Manufacturing Tolerances

Nominal Thickness 13mm and 16mm ± 0.5mm
Nominal Widths 1200mm and 1350mm ± 3mm
Nominal Lengths From 2400 to 4800 ± 5mm, typically in 300mm increments
Squareness Cut ends ± 3mm in the width of the board

Physical Properties

13mm 16mm
Nominal Board Weight* 10.5kg/m2 12.5kg/m2
Thermal Resistance 0.05 - 0.07 m2K/W 0.07 – 0.09 m2K/W
Fire Hazard Properties∆ Group No = 1
SMOGRARC <100 m2/s2
Combustibility◊ Plasterboard may be used wherever a non-combustible material is required.
Total Recycled Content
 9.1% 9.0%

* Subject to reasonable manufacturing variance
∆ In accordance with AS ISO 9705 and AS 5637.1 
◊ In accordance with NCC2022 Vol 1 Clause C2D10(6)(a) and NCC2019 Amdt1 Vol Clause C1.9(e)(i).

Installation Instructions

Resources

Gyprock makes available resources that provide comprehensive selection, design, installation and maintenance guidance. 

Commercial Installation Guide

Design considerations and installation instructions.

Australian Made

Australian Made

Licensed by Australian Made Campaign Limited to use the Australian Made Logo.
Manufactured For Life red logo with the shape of Australia in the centre.

Manufactured for Life

Gyprock plasterboard products are manufactured for life with all CSR products designed to achieve optimal performance when part of a CSR integrated system.

GECA Accredited

Verified by an independent conformity assessment body to meet the environmental, health and social/ethical criteria of the GECA Panel Boards standard.

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