METHOD STATEMENT FOR ARCHITECTURE WORK (DRYWALL)

A. DRYWALL (Framing Works)

NO. WORK SEQUENCE GOOD PRACTICES PICTURE TOOLS REMARKS
1. Mark out the  Starting line should
starting line be marked on end
wall/column, slab
soffit and floor slab
 Opening location
should be marked out Chalk line

2. Install top rack  Fastened to structural

elements by using
anchor sleeve hex
head nut galvanised
6mm anchor x 60mm Anchor sleeve hex
 Joints in the tracks head nut galvanised
shall be butt jointed 6mm anchor x 60mm
(Stock Code: 003122)

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NO. WORK SEQUENCE GOOD PRACTICES PICTURE TOOLS REMARKS

3. Install bottom track  Floor is to be levelled
before installing the
bottom track
 Track should be
fastened to structural
elements by using Plumb
anchor bolt or
fastener
 Joints in the tracks
shall be butt jointed

4. Bottom track to  To ensure all M&E

incorporate M&E concealed services
concealed services are within the track

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NO. WORK SEQUENCE GOOD PRACTICES PICTURE TOOLS REMARKS

5. Install starter stud  To ensure verticality
of the end wall use
spirit level or laser
marker
 20mm Gap to be
allocated at top track
to allow for
deflection of top slab
 Place studs in direct
contact with doors
frame jambs,
abutting partitions,
partition This connection allows for vertical live load movement
of the primary structure without transferring axial loads
corners/edges and to the interior drywall studs
existing construction
elements.
 To check overall
verticality of studs
6. Install intermediate  Intermediate studs
studs must face same
direction to allow for
adjustment when
fixing plasterboard
 Do not splice vertical
metal stud members
 To check overall
verticality of studs

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B. DRYWALL (Opening)
NO. WORK SEQUENCE GOOD PRACTICES PICTURE TOOLS REMARKS
1. Install starter stud  The door butt to wall
need for allowed for
gap 15mm

2. Install metal box  To secure the door

studs to secure door frame, form a metal
frame box stud to fix into
back of starter stud

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NO. WORK SEQUENCE GOOD PRACTICES PICTURE TOOLS REMARKS

3. Install metal  Metal bracing or door
bracing above door head trimmer must be
frame to secure it installed for door
opening

4. Stiffener for door  Timber with the same

width as the stud to
be placed and secured
with screw

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C. DRYWALL (M&E Services and Outlet)

NO. WORK SEQUENCE GOOD PRACTICES PICTURE TOOLS REMARKS
1. Additional support  Identify location and
for M&E services type of M&E services
 Identify penetration
of wiring
 Metal bracing must be
provided for the M&E
services

2. Install additional  Identify location and

bracing for M&E type of M&E services
services  Ensure proper
planning for wiring to
enable provision of
opening and bracing
for services

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NO. WORK SEQUENCE GOOD PRACTICES PICTURE TOOLS REMARKS

3. Install additional  Identify location of
support for FCU FCU
 Ensure support is
sufficient to
accommodate FCU
 Timber support must
be done at FCU to
withstand the
imposed load.

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D. DRYWALL (Board Installation)

NO. WORK SEQUENCE GOOD PRACTICES PICTURE TOOLS REMARKS
1. Identify board size  Identify and calculate
area and layout of
board to be installed

1.1. Cutting of boards  Use proper tools such  T-square

as T-square and
cutting knife to cut
board

 Cutting knife

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NO. WORK SEQUENCE GOOD PRACTICES PICTURE TOOLS REMARKS

2. Installation of  Start at centre and
board place smaller boards
at sides or edges

2.1 Securing of board  All butt joint screw

are to be staggered
 Plasterboard screws
should be spaced
i. <300mm for butt
joints
ii. <200mm for
angle joints
iii. 10 to 16mm from
edges of
plasterboard
sheets
 Ensure securing
process of the board
onto the vertical stud
does not cause titling
of flange
 Application of
drywall screws shall
begin from centre
outward

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 Install screws from

ends and edges of
panels, and on centre
along abutting end
joints; and on centre
within the field of the
panel

3. Sequence of  Apply the screws

screwing the board from the leg of top
onto vertical stud and bottom runners,
onto the vertical studs
for attachment of the
panel
 Proper sequence of Screw fixing to metal
board direction , board
correct direction to
prevent gap between
board and stud

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E. DRYWALL ( Joint Treatment )

NO. WORK SEQUENCE GOOD PRACTICES PICTURE TOOLS REMARKS
1. Seal all the gap with  Seal all the gap between
sealant board and ceiling

No More Gap (Stock

Code – 004532)

2. Acoustic Sealant  Use acoustic sealant

to seal the gap
 Use sealant to
effectively seal
perimeters and Joint Tape
openings in wall and (Stock Code – 000046)
ceilings to improve
sound transmission
rating

Wall Putty – Interior

(Stock Code – 000056)

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3. Jointing tape /  Jointing tape is used  To use

Mesh tape for reinforcement of external
plasterboard recesses fibre
joints , internal tape for
angles, surface external
fractures and repairs Tape joint plaster board fibre
to internal walls paper 50mmx75m board
(Stock Code – 000046)

4. Joint compound  Joint compound

should generally be
allowed to dry for 24
hours between coats
and before sanding,
painting or priming.
Plaster wall putty
interior 12.5kg
(Stock Code : 000055)

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NO. WORK SEQUENCE GOOD PRACTICES PICTURE TOOLS REMARKS

5. External corner  Function as a
bead protected against edge
damage

Angle trim stop metal

plaster
300mx30mmx9mm
(Stock Code :000050)

A) Fixing of  Apply a coat of joint

external angle compound before
placing external angle

Plaster wall putty

interior 12.5kg
(Stock Code : 000055)

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NO. WORK SEQUENCE GOOD PRACTICES PICTURE TOOLS REMARKS

B) Fixing of  Place external angle
external angle in position

C) Fixing of  Ensure verticality of

external angle external angle

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NO. WORK SEQUENCE GOOD PRACTICES PICTURE TOOLS REMARKS

D) Fixing of  Ensure the final
external angle treatment to the
external angle by
applying three coats
of joint compound at
stipulated intervals. Tape joint plaster board
paper 50mmx75m
(Stock Code – 000046)

Plaster wall putty

interior 12.5kg
(Stock Code : 000055
E) Three coats for  Provide proper
all joint treatment to
treatment interfacing and butt
joints by applying
three coats of joint
compound
 Thus is an example of
the application of
three coats of joint
compound for
different surface
interfacing treatment

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