Products

Spacetherm F (Fermacell)

The Spacetherm F laminate comprises of Spacetherm insulation blanket laminated to Fermacell. This is combined with unique fire resistance and strength properties to give a versatile, robust lining board with excellent thermal insulation properties.

 

Installation

The Spacetherm F panels should be mechanically fixed using fixings appropriate to the substrate. Adhesive dabs should not be used to fix this system. The boards may be secured either to timber strapping using plasterboard screws, or directly to the base wall with hammer screws or shot fired nails. When using hammer screws a pilot hole should be drilled through the material, and care should be taken during drilling as fibres may wrap around the drill bit, the panels should always be drilled from the plasterboard side. If using shot fired fixings, it must be ensured that the gun is set to an appropriate power level for the substrate. For further advice regarding power settings, please contact your nailgun supplier. All joints between adjacent panels should be fully bonded using fermacell jointstick adhesive and all gaps and fixings should be filled using fermacell joint filler.

The Spacetherm F laminate should be cut using a jigsaw or circular saw. The panels may also be cut using hand tools, however care should be taken when sawing by hand that the fibrous layers are not damaged. The panels should always be cut and drilled from the Fermacell side. Cut outs for windows and sockets should be made by drilling the corners of the cut out then cutting with a jigsaw. It may be necessary to trim the Spacetherm using a Stanley knife after making the cut out.

After fixing of the panels the Fermacell FST (Please see Fermacell Literature for further information on FST or visit www.fermacell.co.uk) should be applied to the entire surface and allowed to dry fully before decoration.

 

Handling Instructions

The Spacetherm, and in particular the dust produced while cutting and handling the material is a powerful desiccant and therefore gloves and dust masks should be worn when handling the material. Ensure the working space is well ventilated. Some power saws have vacuum extraction systems built in, and where possible, these should be used. For further information please refer to the COSHH material safety data sheet.