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CSR Hebel Introduction
CSR Hebel
CSR Hebel is 100% owned by CSR Building Products Limited, one of Australia’s leading building products companies. CSR Hebel manufactures and markets a range of lightweight Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) products. The current product range includes blocks, reinforced panels, cladding panels and lintels for use in the residential and commercial construction industry. CSR Hebel also sells complimentary mortars, tools and accessories.
In 1989, CSR became involved with Hebel and established the Australian operation. Since then CSR Hebel has manufactured products that have won wide acceptance as innovative and environmentally friendly building materials. This is due to their lightweight yet solid nature, excellent thermal, fire and acoustic properties and design versatility. The inherent properties of CSR Hebel products help achieve quick and cost efficient construction practices as well as providing for comfortable operating environments inside the buildings all year round.
Design Overview
As environmental consciousness and social responsibility increases, CSR Hebel is striving to exceed these ideals and set new standards in building materials and residential living.
Designed for inner comfort
With CSR Hebel wall and floor solutions, clients can enjoy a comfortable interior in their home, and be comfortable with the choice for the environment. Manufacture of CSR Hebel materials uses a fraction of the energy and natural resources used in manufacturing conventional Designed for inner peace masonry, producing almost no waste or by-products. And CSR Hebel AAC’s highly efficient insulation saves power in heating or cooling the home.
Designed for inner peace
CSR Hebel wall and floor solutions help create a tranquil inner space. We have worked closely with acoustic experts and testing authorities to engineer inherently superior acoustics.
Designed for peace of mind
Although it’s remarkably lightweight, CSR Hebel AAC is solid and durable. CSR Hebel panels are reinforced with steel for extra strength. CSR Hebel is also extremely fire-resistant and is not a food source for termites from our wall and floor systems. They create a sound barrier to external noise and from other rooms within the home.
Designed to save
As they’re lightweight, CSR Hebel materials are quick to assemble, saving building time and costs. They also minimise the need for supporting materials, saving budget resources and energy.
Use CSR Hebel for Better Sound Insulation
With advances in technology (particularly the home theater system) and consumer’s demand for home listening pleasure the need for wall and floor systems offering excellent sound insulation has developed.
Recognising the unique properties of AAC, CSR Hebel was one of the first building products manufacturers to respond to this growing need by developing a range of acoustic wall systems. Since then the peace and amenity of thousands of multiunit households and commercial developments have benefited from Hebel PartyWall.
As of the 1st May 2004 the Australian Building Codes Board (ABCB) announced that the minimum Building Code of Australia (BCA) sound insulation requirements have been increased. CSR Hebel’s acoustic performance will help you reach the new standard, while also benefiting from the unique lightweight yet solid feel of CSR Hebel products.
Hebel Low Rise Multi-Residential Party Walls
Hebel Low Rise Multi-Residential Party Walls have been developed to provide an effective fire barrier and to satisfy the ever-growing demand for noise abatement in multi-residential framed dwellings. The systems provide cost effective, slender wall sections, with acoustic and fire performance conforming to and exceeding the BCA requirements. Hebel PartyWall systems can achieve Rw + Ctr ratings of 50dB or better.
These PartyWall systems consist of specific combinations of Hebel PowerPanel, CSR Bradford insulation and CSR Gyprock plasterboard or CSR Cemintel fibre cement sheet.
These are used to create a symmetrical wall system, which have minimal components and are relatively compact. The resulting walls exhibit high acoustic insulation and fire resistance performance, which have been proven through registered test facilities.
The primary component of the wall is the Hebel PowerPanel, which is a 75mm thick, steel reinforced panel, manufactured from CSR Hebel AAC. The AAC in CSR Hebel products is manufactured from sand, lime and cement, to which a gas-forming agent is added. The liberated gas expands the mixture, forming extremely small, finely dispersed air pockets, resulting in lightweight aerated concrete.
As with other CSR Hebel products, Hebel PowerPanel exhibits excellent thermal and fire resistance properties. Hebel PowerPanel is lightweight and easily handled, typically by only two people.
CSR Hebel Benefits and Typical Applications
The many benefits of using Hebel PartyWall in low rise multi-residential construction include:
- Acoustic Performance: Significantly reduced sound transmission between units and rooms.
- Good Impact Noise Resistance: 75mm Hebel Intertenancy 001 has discontinuous construction and can be selected to reduce the transfer of impact noise.
- Fire Protection: Tested systems have very good fire rating properties.
- Lightweight: Lighter loads on structures compared to masonry block, for equivalent Rw + Ctr rating.
- Slender Walls: Wall thicknesses range from 275 to 325mm.
- Cost Effective: Cost savings compared to traditional masonry construction.
- No Wet Trades: Less mess and a cleaner, safer work area.
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Less Wastage: Greatly reduced waste, as panels are available in a range of standard lengths. This allows for best suited panel length selection, which eliminates or reduces off-cut waste.
- Speed of Construction: Fast installation and assembly speeds with smaller construction crew requirements.
- Security: Steel reinforced AAC panels provide a high degree of security between units.
- Thermal Resistance: Excellent thermal resistance.
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Technical Support: Competent technical staff can assist with systems information. The following images show a typical two storey Hebel Party Wall installation.
Typical Applications
Hebel PartyWall systems detailedin this guide are loadbearing or nonloadbearing party wall solutions for low rise multi-residential framed construction. These wall configurations consist of Hebel PowerPanel panels secured to the structural loadbearing framing A distinct difference between the systems is the PowerPanel to framing connection methods and the resulting acoustic performance qualities. 75mm Hebel Intertenancy 001 utilises an aluminium bracket system. The bracket system provides the wall with a ‘Discontinuous Construction’ rating.
75mm Hebel Intertenancy 002 offers a top hat connection where the panel is secured to the framing with horizontal steel top hats.
CSR Hebel Regulatory Issues and Selecting a Hebel Party Wall
Dwellings Constructed Side-By-Side on a Single Allotment
Where it is proposed to construct single dwellings side-by-side on a single allotment the internal wall between dwellings is a fire separating wall as defined in the BCA. The fire separating wall must start from the ground level (top of concrete footings or top of floor slab) and achieve a 60/60/60 FRL if load bearing, or –/60/60 FRL if nonload bearing. The wall must go to the underside of a non-combustible roof covering and any gaps be filled with fireresisting material as described in Detail 3.7.1.11 of Volume Two of the BCA.
Dwellings Constructed Side-By-Side on Separate Allotments
Where it is proposed to construct single dwellings side-by-side on separate allotments, or if subsequent subdivision is proposed, the wall might also be considered an external wall and each dwelling may be required to have its own wall starting from the ground level (top of concrete footings or top of floor slab) and each achieving a 60/60/60 FRL if load bearing, or –/60/60 FRL if non-load bearing. Contact your local authorities, as there may also be applicable legislation or discretionary powers available to vary these provisions.
Dwellings Constructed SideBy-Side on a Single Allotment Where Subdivision May Subsequently Occur
Where it is proposed to construct single dwellings side by side on a single allotment and it is known that subsequent subdivision will occur, or that subdivision might occur (and this will probably apply to most multi-dwelling developments) then, after subdivision, the internal fire separation wall might also be considered an external wall and each dwelling may be required to have its own wall starting from the ground level (top of concrete footings or top of floor slab) and achieving a 60/60/60 FRL if load bearing, or –/60/60 FRL if non-load bearing. Contact your local authorities, as there may also be applicable legislation or discretionary powers available to vary these provisions.
Hebel PartyWall Solutions in tiered applications
Where the internal fire separation wall extends beyond the roof line on one side only and becomes an external wall, contact CSR Hebel Engineering Services for advice on PowerWall external wall solutions.
Compliance with the Building Code of Australia (BCA)
All building solutions, such as walls, floors, ceilings, etc. must comply with the regulations outlined in the Building Code of Australia (BCA) or other authority.
The BCA is a performance based document, and is available in two volumes which align with two groups of ’Class of Building’: Volume 1 – Class 2 to Class 9 Buildings; and Volume 2 – Class 1 & Class 10 Buildings – Housing Provisions. Each volume presents regulatory Performance Requirements for different Building Solutions for various classes of buildings and performance provisions.
These Performance Provisions include:
- Structure
- Fire Resistance
- Damp & Weatherproofing
- Sound Transmission & Insulation
- Energy Efficiency
This design guide presents tables and information necessary to design a Hebel PartyWall installation that complies with the Performance Requirements of the BCA. The designer must check the adequacy of the building solution for Performance Requirements outlined by the appropriate authority.
STEP 1: Scan the ‘System Selection’ table for the required characteristics.
STEP 2: Turn to Section 6.0 and select the appropriate Hebel PartyWall solution.
STEP 3: Confirm the selected Hebel PartyWall solution has adequate Fire Resistance Level (FRL) rating and acoustic performance level.
STEP 4: If an appropriate Hebel PartyWall can not be selected, contact CSR Hebel Engineering Services for advice.
System Selection for Hebel Low Rise Party Wall
CSR Hebel Performance Characteristics, Sound Transmission & Insulation
1: 75mm Hebel Intertenancy 001
• 75mm Hebel Intertenancy 001 has been assessed to comply with the BCA requirements for ‘Discontinuous Construction’.
• This table must be read in conjunction with all the information provided in this Design Guide, NºHBLA228 LRPW January 2008, and acoustic opinion (PKA – A034) provided by PKA Acoustic Consulting P/L and fire assessment (WFRA – 45771.3) provided by Warrington Fire Research (Aust) Pty Ltd.
• Selection of a Hebel PartyWall from Table 6.1 should be taken with specialist consultant’s advice.
Note: * Timber framing requires studs at 450mm maximum spacings and mid-height nogging (refer PKA – A034), and for steel framing, frames to be designed in accordance with AS3623 or AS4600.
2: 75mm Hebel Intertenancy 002
• This table must be read in conjunction with all the information provided in this Design Guide, NºHBLA228 LRPW January 2008, and acoustic opinion (PKA – A044) provided by PKA Acoustic Consulting P/L., and Fire assessment (WFRA – 45772.1) provided by Warrington Fire Research (Aust) Pty Ltd.
• Selection of a Hebel PartyWall from Table 6.2 should be taken with specialist consultant’s advice.
•75MM HEBEL INTERTENANCY 002 CAN NOT BE USEDWITH STEEL FRAMING.
Sound Transmission & Insulation
Overview
The Building Code of Australia (BCA) presents the Performance Requirements for sound insulation ratings. The sound insulation ratings set minimum values to consider two types of sound: airborne sound and impact generated sound. The Performance Requirements for airborne sound insulation and impact sound insulation ratings are dependent upon the form of construction (i.e., walls or floors), Class of Building, and the type of areas being separated. The airborne sound performance requirement is a value that could be the weighted sound reduction index (Rw) or weighted reduction index with spectrum adaptation term (Rw +Ctr ). The impact sound performance requirement is a value called the weighted normalised impact sound pressure level with spectrum adaptation term (L n, w + Cl).
The BCA does provide Performance Requirements for the airborne sound and impact generated sound insulation ratings for a party wall. Refer to Tables 6.1 and 6.2 for sound
insulation resistance level of the Hebel PartyWall systems.
Impact Sound Performance
Impact sound is caused by vibrations, which are transferred directly through the wall and re-radiated as sound in the adjacent room. These sound vibrations can be generated by actions such as closing of a cupboard door.
The transfer of impact sound can be minimised by ensuring no mechanical connection exists between the two sides of the wall. For impact rated walls the new BCA requires walls to be of ‘discontinuous construction’. This refers to a wall maintaining a minimum 20mm cavity between two separate leaves except at the periphery.
Note: For gap widths ≤ 20mm, CSR Hebel has obtained expert opinion that discontinuous construction performance will not be compromised
Acoustic Performance Design Recommendations
1) CSR Hebel recommends engaging a specialist acoustic consultant on a project-by-project basis to provide design advice, confirmation of anticipated field performance,
detailing and installation inspections.
2) When selecting the appropriate Hebel PartyWall, the designer or specifier must be aware that the laboratory Rw values are almost always higher than the field measured values. Therefore, allowances should be made for the lower expected field values during the selection of the system.
3) Separate advice from a specialist acoustic consultant should be sought to determine the effect on acoustic performance due to any changes to the Hebel PartyWall systems, and any required modification of the installation details pertaining to the systems.
4) Increasing of cavity widths, using higher density or thicker insulation or plasterboard, will generally maintain or increase the acoustic performance of the Hebel PartyWall.
5) The acoustic performance values of the Hebel PartyWall systems shown in Tables 6.1 and 6.2 are a guide only as to consistently achievable field performance. They do not constitute a field performance guarantee as factors such as the presence of flanking paths, quality of installation of the system, on-site detailing of junctions, room shapes and size, etc can significantly affect field performance. Maximising the field performance depends on the following factors:
- The systems are installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s standard installation details.
- Good quality installation practices including the sealing of all junctions and joints and maintaining specified clearances.
- The systems are installed with all junctions acoustically sealed so that negligible sound transmission occurs at these points.
- Flanking paths are eliminated and the structures into which the systems are installed are capable of allowing the nominated rating to be achieved.
- Site testing conditions.
- To minimise the transfer of sound through the Hebel PartyWall system into the adjacent unit, it is suggested that a control joint be provided to break the mechanical path for the transmission of impact sound and other vibration.
CSR Hebel Design & Detailing Considerations and Performance Responsibilities
Control Joints
Control joints must be provided at a maximum of 6m spacing. Recommended control joint widths should be 10mm minimum between Hebel PowerPanel and another building component. Control joints must also be provided to coincide with any control joint in the main structure. Larger joint width maybe required to accommodate building movements, and these values shall be nominated by the designer. The top hat and back to back track must be discontinuous at a structural control joint.
Wet Area Wall Construction
Wet area wall construction requires a system that enables services to be installed in a cavity. All plumbing should be acoustically treated as required by the BCA. All wet area walls shall be lined and waterproofed in accordance with Australian standards and to BCA
requirements. Gyprock Aquachek or Cemintel Fibre Cement Wallboard are suitable lining materials for wet area applications.
Non-Hebel Components Used in Party Wall
Components, which are not manufactured by CSR Hebel, such as CSR Gyprock plasterboard, timber and steel stud wall frames, CSR Bradford insulation and others must be designed, installed and handled in accordance with their manufacturer’s guidelines and
recommendations.
CSR Building Products Limited, guarantees only the products that are manufactured by CSR Building Products Limited, not the components, products or services supplied by others.
Design, Detailing and Performance Responsibilities
CSR Hebel engages independent acoustic testing laboratories to test and report on the performance of a wall in accordance with the relevant Australian Standards. Consultants use these reports as the basis for opinions (estimates of laboratory performance) they issue for variations or different arrangements to the tested system, and also to design
and specify walls that meet appropriate criteria for a particular project. Using their experience, consultants will make judgement s about on-site installed performance of various walls. The performance levels of walls documented in this Design Guide are either what is reported in a test or the documented opinion of an consultant.
Performance in projects is typically the responsibility of;
Project Consultants (Acoustic, Fire, Structural, etc.):
- Opinions on expected laboratory performance of wall configurations that vary from actual test configuration, such as substitution products and components.
- Judgements about expected field performance using laboratory test reports and practical experience.
- Design, specification and certification of acoustic, fire, structural and any other required performance for individual projects. This involves the design and selection of building elements, such as walls and floors and their integration in the building considering the following:
• Interface of different building elements and to the structure/substrate
• Wall and floor junctions
• Penetrations
• Flanking issues
• Room/building geometry
• Acoustic field testing
Project Certifier &/or Builder:
- Identifying the performance requirements for the project in accordance with the Building Code of Australia and clearly communicating this to relevant parties.
- Applicability of any performance requirements supplied by CSR Hebel including tests and opinions for the project.
- The project consultant’s responsibilities detailed above if one is not engaged in the project.
CSR Hebel does not provide consulting services. CSR Hebel only provides information that has been prepared by others and therefore shall not be considered experts in the field. Any party using the information contained in this design guide or supplied by CSR Hebel in the course of a project must satisfy themselves that it is true, accurate and appropriate for the application, consequently accepting responsibility for its use.
It is the responsibility of the architectural designer and engineering parties to ensure that the details in this design guide are appropriate for the intended application. The recommendations of this guide are formulated along the lines of good building practice, but
are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of all relevant data. CSR Hebel accepts no responsibility for, or in connection with, the quality of the recommendations or their suitability for any purpose when installed.
CSR Building Products Limited is not responsible for the performance of constructed walls, including field performance, and does not interpret or make judgements about performance requirements in the Building Code of Australia.
CSR Hebel Construction Detail – 75mm Hebel Intertenancy 001
Overview of 75mm Hebel Intertenancy 001 System
Construction Details for 75mm Hebel Intertenancy 001
Roof Valley for 75mm Hebel Intertenancy 001
Roof Parapet for 75mm Hebel Intertenancy 001
Junction Details for 75mm Hebel Intertenancy 001
ExternalWall corner Junction for 75mm Hebel Intertenancy 001
CSR Hebel Designing for future living
CSR Hebel is a quality building product, and is backed by CSR Building Products Limited. Further details on engineering and building with Hebel systems are available in the CSR Hebel Technical Manual.
Health & Safety
Information on any known health risks of our products and how to handle them safely is on their packaging and/or the documentation accompanying them. Additional information is listed in the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS). To obtain a copy of a MSDS, download from Tech Support > MSDS. Contractors are required by law to perform their own risk assessments before undertaking work. CSR Hebel has sample Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) to assist in this. To obtain a sample SWMS, refer also to the above sources.
Performance & Certification
CSR Hebel is a business of CSR Building Products Limited A.B.N. 55 008 631 356. It is a manufacturer and supplier of CSR Hebel Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) products. Because it is a manufacturer and supplier only, CSR Hebel does not employ people qualified as Accredited or Principal Cer tifiers. CSR Hebel is therefore unable to provide Construction Compliance Cer tificates or Statements of Compliance. CSR Hebel conducts appropriate testing of its products and systems to determine performance levels. These include structural, fire and acoustic tests. Testing is conducted and cer tified by appropriate specialists in these fields. When using CSR Hebel products and systems in specific projects, such specialists should be consulted to ensure compliance with the Building Code of Australia and relevant Australian Standards.
Guarantee
CSR Hebel guarantees the products manufactured by itself and the systems described in CSR Hebel literature for 7 years, subject to the terms and conditions of the CSR Hebel Guarantee which can be inspected in the CSR Hebel website.
CSR Hebel does not however guarantee the components, products or services, such as installation, supplied by others. CSR recommends that only products, components and systems recommended by it be used.
Disclaimer
The information presented herein is supplied in good faith and to the best of our knowledge was accurate at the time of preparation. The provision of this information should not be construed as a recommendation to use any of our products in violation of any patent rights or in breach of any statute or regulation. Users are advised to make their own determination as to the suitability of this information in relation to their par ticular purpose or specific circumstances. Since the information contained in this document may be applied under conditions beyond our control, no responsibility can be accepted by CSR Hebel‚ or its staff for any loss or damage caused by any person acting or refraining from action as a result of misuse of this information.
