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GIB Braceline® GIB Noiseline®
Description

Designed specifically for reducing the level of sound transmission — with its higher density core, noise transmission between rooms and also between floors in two storey homes can be reduced.

Dual board GIB Braceline® GIB Noiseline® is an effective wall bracing sheet for light timber framed buildings.  

Key Features
  • GIB Braceline® GIB Noiseline® is a high performance plasterboard designned specifically for reducing the level of sound transmission between rooms
  • Its higher density core can reduce noise transmission between rooms and also between floors in two storey homes
  • Other benefits of this product are its 30-60 minute fire ratings when used in fire systems and its increased strength and stiffness gives a more solid wall or ceilings 
Scope of Use

Designed to provide noise control solutions for vertical and horizontal building elements.

The systems offered include both NZBC compliant, and discretionary levels of performance.

The penetration and junction details in this manual are meant to assist specifiers and builders when designing and constructing buildings that incorporate GIB Noise Control® Systems. 

Statement of Building Code Compliance

BRANZ Appraisal GIB Noise Control® Systems have been appraised by the Building Research Association of New Zealand (BRANZ), Appraisal No. 394 (2017) GIB Noise Control® Systems 2017.

  • NZBC Clause B1 — Structure The design and material specification for framing used in conjunction with this manual must be in accordance with the performance requirements for NZBC Clause B1. NZS 3604:2011 is a Compliance Document to NZBC Clause B1.
  • NZBC Clause B2 — Durability Under normal conditions of dry internal use the products detailed in GIB Noise Control® Systems have a service life in excess of 50 years and satisfy the requirements of NZBC Clause B2.
  • NZBC Clauses C1–C6 — Protection from Fire GIB Noise Control® Systems can be used to provide passive fire protection in accordance with the requirements of NZBC Clause C1-C6 — Protection from Fire
  • NZBC Clause F2 — Hazardous Building Materials Under normal conditions of use and serviceable life, the products detailed in GIB Noise Control® Systems do not constitute a health hazard and meet the provisions of the NZBC Clause F2.
  • NZBC Clause G6 — Airborne and Impact Sound GIB Noise Control® Systems that appear in the Intertenancy section of this literature provide airborne and impact noise control ratings that meet or exceed the minimum requirements for NZBC Clause G6 — Airborne and Impact Sound
Documents
GIB CAD Library
GIB Literature Library
Manual & Technical Documents: GIB Braceline GIB Noiseline
Masterspec Links
BRANZ Appraisal 394: GIB Noise Control Systems

394 [2017]

Installation Videos
GIB Product and System Warranty

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