HOTEL BOOK

(*) Project in cover: Vinpearl Resort Phu Quoc, metal

frame & plasterboard provided by Vinh Tuong – Gyproc
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 CONTENT

HOTELS & SLEEP 5

A quiet place to rest

NOISE PROTECTION AND ROOM ACOUSTIC 7

No more noise nuisance

Private room in public spaces

Make yourself heard

ACOUSTIC SOLUTION SYSTEM 12

System selector on partitions of the Guest room

System selector on partitions of the Function room

OTHER ASPECTS WHEN DESIGNING A HOTEL 20

PRODUCT REFERENCE 32

PROJECT REFERENCE 38

"For a human sleeping is

what winding up is for a clock."
Arthur Schopenhauer, (1788 - 1860), German philosopher

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DID YOU KNOW THAT?
Noise is the number one complaint in a recent American Hotel
A QUIET PLACE TO REST
Guest Satisfaction Survey
Good sound insulation will ensure a good night’s sleep, even in
unfamiliar surroundings
Hotels provide guests with a home away from home
– featuring the comfort you would expect to find in
your own home and more.
Since the beginning of time, people have travelled
for commerce, religion, family, education and health
reasons. These journeys took days, sometimes
weeks and even months. What people needed to
recover were good food, beverages and a safe and
comfortable place to rest.
Throughout the centuries, guests have become
more demanding but these basic necessities have
stayed the same.
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HOTEL
AND SLEEP
The need for silence
Today there is a focus on amenities like designer
furniture, advanced technological features, spas and
indoor pools to please the guests. But what people
also ask for in addition is guest privacy, meaning a
calm and quiet place to retreat from the noisy world
around them. Once they move into their hotel room,
they lock the door, check the bathroom and sit down
on the bed to feel its softness. Maybe they lay back
and listen - and if it‘s just silence, it is perfect.
What we hear.
The sound pressure level (SPL) is measured in
decibels (dB), frequency is measured in hertz (hz).
Our hearing range generally varies between 20 hz and
20,000 hz and the human ear is less sensitive in lower
frequencies. The threshold of hearing begins around
5 dB and the threshold of pain starts at 120 dB.
Internal hotel noise
sources increase . . .
• Hotels turned into multifunctional buildings
providing room for offices, congresses,
business meetings, spas and restaurants.
• Focus on technologically advanced features,
such as HD flat screens, audio systems and
internet access.
• Indoor noise often has high information
content (i. e. speech, music), which is
more disturbing.
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 NOISE PROTECTION
AND ROOM ACOUSTIC

Hotel guests and noise

Various studies indicated the same result: noise can
be a huge disruption to business and has the potential
to destroy the ambience of a hotel. It is easier and
cheaper to build in the right acoustical solutions from
the beginning rather than spending money on costly
compensating measures afterwards.
Hotel guests and sleep
Unfamiliar surroundings accompanied by unfamiliar
sounds affect people‘s abilities to relax and sleep.
SO U N D L EVELS Therefore, provision of good noise protection
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NO MORE NOISE
NUISANCE
After a long day of travelling, meetings, sightseeing
and phone calls, the hotel room is the first place
for relaxation
We expect that in a hotel our presence is recognized
and appreciated and we take it for granted that we
get privacy in our room. But, as a matter of fact,
very often that is not the case. Studies over the past
years show that this topic is gaining more and more
attention and providing an extra quiet room is about
to become an essential part of the hotel’s offer.
What is noise?
Sound is a sequence of waves of pressure that
propagates through compressible media.
Noise is a jumble of sounds perceived by the ear – it
can be described as unwanted sound.
There are two types of noise that surround us:
1) Airborne noise, which is transported by air
2) Impact noise, which is passed on by parts of the
building structure

measured in decibels (dB)

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contributes to a good night’s sleep.

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5
120 dB
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Thunder
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110 dB Chain saw SLEEP IN A HOTEL ROOM

COMPARED WITH HOME
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1 2 3
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Ghettoblaster
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100 dB
SLEEP IN A HOTEL ROOM COMPARED WITH HOME
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90 dB Truck
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Television 40
80 dB
1 2 3
Guests (%)

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Telephone ringing
70 dB 1
4
2
5
3
6

20
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1 2 3
4 5 6
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Group discussion 10
60 dB

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Sleep Less quality Wake up
Sound of refrigerator
fewer hours sleep more frequently
50 dB 1
4
2
5
3
6
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A lack of sleep results in guests being irritable and

Soft music
40 dB less able to manage their daytime experience. It can

Whisper
even affect their ability to concentrate when driving
30 dB or operating equipment – with potentially serious

Ticking of clock consequences.

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20 dB 4
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80 dB
Airborne sound insulation for hotel rooms
The higher the R-value, the better sound insulation
for the partition,
R = L1 - L2 + 10 log (S/A)
L1 = average sound presure level in source room
L2 = average sound presure level in receiving room
R = sound reduction index for each frequency band
S = area of partition (m2)
A = equivalent sound absorption area (m2) in
receiving room
Rw is weighted sound reduction index, single number
value, measured in decibel (dB) laboratory performance
DnT,w is the weighted standardized level difference
between a source room and receiver room on-site.
DnT,w + Ctr with the added correction term “Ctr”
characterizes the level difference with respect
to low/ medium frequency noise (according
to EN ISO 717-1 and measured according to
EN ISO 140-4).
As the airborne result is in terms of a level difference,
the higher it is, the higher the acoustic attenuation
and therefore the better the performance.
In order to achieve a particular performance on-site,
a recommended safety factor of +5 dB to +10 dB
for the Rw will satisfy most requirements when
specifying a separating wall or using laboratory
data. For partitions between two hotel rooms Rw
values above 62 dB are recommended.
DnT,w Speech Audibility E
25 to 35 dB Loud speech easily understood
35 to 45 dB Loud speech 50 % heard
45 to 55 dB Loud speech faintly heard, but not understood
55 to 65 dB Loud speech usually inaudible
65 to 75 dB Most noises effectively blocked
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R L2 PRIVATE ROOM IN PUBLIC SPACES
There are areas in hotels, which
have to provide multiple functions
to staff and guests. This is a
20 dB challenge for architects and
interior designers but even more
Acoustic comfort with lightweight systems
for acoustic experts.
To increase sound insulation of single layered
elements (i.e. bricks, concrete), you have to
increase the mass (mass effect). In theory, doubling
the mass makes the sound insulation value (Rw)
increase by just 6dB.
In most cases, the first impression of a hotel comes
Lightweight drywall systems provide effective from the quality of the entrance area or lobby. It is
sound insulation because of the ‘mass-spring- important that these areas are pleasing to both the
mass’ effect. eye and the ear.
Decoupling of masses and a damping insulation in Designed as the hub of the hotel, lobbies are
the cavity reduce the sound energy transmission often busy passages and can incorporate bars,
through the wall. The wall weight of equal restaurants, shops and spaces for public events.
performing massive systems is divided by up to 10. The level of noise build-up needs to be controlled
to provide a pleasant acoustic climate to staff and
Example
hotel guests.
Concrete wall: Gyproc drywall partition:
Reverberation time
Primarily we have to avoid airborne noise but in
practice this will not work. As walls and ceilings 60 dB
amount to the largest parts of these building
sections, they are particularly suited to keep the
Sound pressure level (dB)
noise nuisance low.
Surface mass: 600 kg/m2 Surface mass: 57 kg/m2
Thickness: 260 mm Thickness: 221 mm Key is to achieve a low noise level and short
Rw: 65 dB Rw: 69 dB
sound propagation within the area in which the
conversation takes place. The room acoustical
Evaluation Rwof partition, safety factor +7 dB comfort is often evaluated by its reverberation
RT
time (RT) in second. It describes how long
32 to 42 dB
42 to 52 dB
it takes for a sound to decay 60 dB after the Reverberation time in seconds
Minimum 52 to 62 dB sound source has stopped. Absorptive surface
The reverberation time (RT) describes how long it
Recommended 62 to 72 dB materials reduce reverberation by limiting
takes for a sound to decay 60 dB after the sound
High-end solution > 72 dB reflections and help to address this issue. source has stopped.
 HEARING AND UNDERSTANDING
• The design of the room (shape, furnishing,
surface, etc.) influences the amount to which the
sound level decreases along with the distance.
• Reverberation is linked to the speed at which
sound energy disappears in a room.
• An unfurnished room with hard surfaces is
perceived as being more reverberant than a well-
furnished room.
• A reverberant room gives a higher sound level
than a room with added sound absorption.
• It can be difficult to pick up speech in a reverberant
room with disturbing background noise.

SOUNDS GREAT
When acoustic requirements are specified early on in the design process of a building, these topics need to
be addressed by architects and taken care of by acoustic experts. Technical guidance is provided by data
sheets and installation guidelines for high performing Gypsum lightweight systems in order to achieve the ideal
MAKE YOURSELF and participation in discussion is strongly supported.
Spoken content can be remembered more easily
acoustic solution for each project.

HEARD when understood clearly.

SOUND ABSORBTION
The Speech Transmission Index (STI) is a
With better room acoustics the output of measurement of speech transmission quality. Normal
The sound absorption coefficient (alpha) indicates how much the sound is absorbed in the actual material or
an event is much higher system at a certain frequency.
connected speech can be understood even if some of
Speech intelligibility the syllables are unintelligible because the listener can
deduce the meaning from the context of the sentence.
Conference facilities, such as meeting rooms and If the word score is below 67%, speech intelligibility is Absorption = 0.0 Absorption = 0.5 Absorption = 1.0
presentation areas, are becoming integral to a no longer acceptable.
hotel’s operation. Depending on what will be going
on in a room, the acoustic properties like sound SOLUTIONS FOR IMPROVED SPEECH INTELLIGIBILITY
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level, reverberation or speech clarity need to be given
Office
Reverberation time recommendation
0.4 - 0.7s
A mixture of absorbing and reflecting surfaces is needed in larger spaces

different priority.
Meeting room 0.6 - 0.9s
Speech intelligibility is a critical factor for the success Cinema 0.6 - 0.9s

of business meetings and other events. In a quiet Classroom 0.5 - 0.8s

Theatre 0.9 - 1.3s
environment you can speak at lower sound levels Inconvenient – hard ceiling and echo on backwall towards first rows Convenient – no reflections towards first rows, adequate reflecions towards
back rows

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FUNCTION
SYSTEMS
Sound insulation, impact resistance, fire resistance

Sound insulation, moisture resistance, thermal

SYSTEM ON PARTITIONS
insulation, fire resistance

Moisture resistance

OF THE GUEST ROOM Sound insulation, moisture resistance, fire resistance

Sound insulation, moisture resistance

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Sound insulation, thermal insulation

Sound insulation, thermal insulation, fire resistance

SYSTEM FUNCTION

1 Partition between guest room and corridor Sound insulation, impact resistance, fire resistance

2 Partition between two bathrooms Sound insulation, moisture resistance, fire resistance

3 Lining on external wall Sound insulation, thermal insulation

4 Partition between two bedrooms Sound insulation, fire resistance

5 Partition between bathroom and bedroom Sound insulation, moisture resistance

6 Partition between shaft and bathroom Sound insulation, moisture resistance, fire resistance

7 Internal partition in bathroom Moisture resistance

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 SYSTEM SELECTOR ON PARTITIONS SYSTEM SELECTOR ON PARTITIONS
OF THE GUEST ROOM OF THE GUEST ROOM

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2 x 50mm Glasswool, density 48kg/m3
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* : based on similar tested system

2 x 50mm Glasswool, density 48kg/m3

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 SYSTEM SELECTOR ON PARTITIONS SYSTEM SELECTOR ON PARTITIONS
OF THE FUNCTION ROOM OF THE FUNCTION ROOM
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System

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 SYSTEM SELECTOR ON PARTITIONS SYSTEM SELECTOR ON PARTITIONS
OF THE FUNCTION ROOM OF THE FUNCTION ROOM

Total thickness: 151mm

Total thickness: 174mm

SOLUTION STANDARD SOLUTION RECOMMEND

Both side 2x12.5mm Gyproc Both side 2x12.5mm Gyproc
Classic plasterboard Classic plasterboard
1. Partition Single frame Vinh Tuong Single frame Vinh Tuong V-SOUND
between two V-WALL 75/76 90/92
offices 50mm Glasswool, density 50mm Glasswool, density 48kg/m3
24kg/m3

Rw=50dB EI 60mins Rw=55dB EI 60mins

SOLUTION STANDARD SOLUTION RECOMMEND

Both side inner 1x12.5mm Both side 2x15mm Gyproc FireStop
Gyproc Classic plasterboard plasterboard
2. Partition
+ outer 1x15mm Gyproc Double frame Vinh Tuong
between two
FireStop plasterboard V-WALL 51/52 SOLUTION STANDARD SOLUTION RECOMMEND
meeting
Single frame Vinh Tuong 50mm Glasswool, density 24kg/m3 Both side 2x12.5mm Gyproc Both side inner 1x12.5mm Gyproc
rooms
V-SOUND 90/92 Classic plasterboard Classic plasterboard + outer
50mm Glasswool, density 6. Partition Single frame Vinh Tuong 1x15mm Gyproc FireStop plaster-
48kg/m3 between V-WALL 75/76 board
office and 50mm Glasswool, density Single frame Vinh Tuong V-WALL
Rw=56dB EI 60mins Rw=60dB EI 120mins
corridor 24kg/m3 75/76
SOLUTION STANDARD SOLUTION RECOMMEND 50mm Glasswool, density 48kg/m3
Both side inner 1x12.5mm Both side 2x12.5mm Gyproc
3. Partition
Gyproc Classic plasterboard Classic plasterboard Rw=50dB EI 60mins Rw=53dB EI 120mins
between
+ outer 1x15mm Gyproc Single frame Vinh Tuong
meeting SOLUTION STANDARD SOLUTION
FireStop plasterboard V-SOUND 90/92 RECOMMEND
room/office Both side 2x12.5mm Gyproc
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Single frame Vinh Tuong 50mm Glasswool, density 48kg/m3 Both side 2x12.5mm Gyproc 19
7.Partition Classic plasterboard
V-WALL 75/76 Classic plasterboard and single
 OTHER ASPECTS WHEN
DESIGNING A HOTEL 1. Fire Safety for People & Investment
Fire safety is one of the biggest issues facing GUIDANCE
the hotel designer, not only to provide a safe
environment for guests and staff, but to protect Gyproc systems are fully fire tested by
the building and its contents and ensure continuity internationally accredited independent
of operation. laboratories against British, European
It is not always possible to prevent fires occurring, standards. Gyproc also holds third party
so the building designer and operator must certification for fire rated systems complying
focus on containing any fire and prevent it from with all the statutory requirements that are
FIRE SAFETY FOR PEOPLE spreading, and providing a safe and reliable means specific in hotel and hospitality buildings.
of exit for guests and staff, and protected access
AND INVESTMENT
for fire fighters, particularly in high rise hotels. Typical fire rating standards for international hotels

AREA USAGE TYPE FIRE RATING (hrs)

Fire performance Residential Guestroom 1
The fire performance of a non-loadbearing deviding walls
DURABILITY AND partition or ceiling is divided into two elements: Public Retail, Gym 1-2

IMPACT RESISTANT Ballrooms,

nightclubs, exhibition 2
• fire insulation – the ability of the structure to Public
hall, function rooms
prevent temperature rise to the ‘cold’ face Public Meeting rooms 1
• fire integrity – its ability to remain intact and Public Corridors 2
therefore prevent the passage of flame and smoke. Public
Fire escape stairs 2
and shafts
HYGIENE – HEALTH Gypsum plasterboard provides excellent levels of
Back of the house
Mechanical
equipment room, 1
INDOOR CLIMATE fire protection thanks to the inherent properties supplies
of the gypsum core, which releases water on
exposure to fire, thereby delaying temperature
rise. For even higher performance, specialist fire WHY FIRE PROTECTION IS
boards, like Gyproc FireStop, incorporate glass IMPORTANT IN HOTELS
AESTHETICS AND fibre and other additives within the core to improve
DESIGN POSSIBILITIES core cohesion and strength for enhanced integrity Safe and relaxed environment for guests.
and fire protection.
Safe means of escape for guests and staff
Gyproc systems, and all of their individual
(particularly in high rise multi-storey buildings).
components (metal framework, plasterboard
linings and fixings) are designed and tested to Safe access for fire fighters.
OPTIMISED PROJECT work together to provide a set level of both fire Minimize structural damage.
COSTS insulation and integrity. Prevent fire spread through the building, or to
nearby buildings.
Protect sensitive records and documents.
Minimise hotel down time.
SUBSTAINABILITY Protect the investment (hotels can suffer
financially or go out of business following a
major fire).

PERFORMANCE
WARRANTY

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 2. Durability & Impact resistant
In hotels, partition walls in corridors, lobby areas,
gyms, stairwells and other high traffic areas are
subject to a wide range of different impacts on a daily
basis. Customers are less likely to show care for their
surroundings than in their own homes, so the hotel
fabric must be able to stand up to the challenge.
Gyproc high performance, lightweight drywall
systems provide equivalent levels of impact
resistance at a fraction of the weight and without the
construction and drying out delays associated with
masonry. They also offer greater flexibility in providing
different levels of impact resistance, preventing
costly over-engineering, which can impact on both
project viability and scheduling, whilst minimising
ongoing maintenance and replacement costs.
GUIDANCE
British Standard BS 5234 is a popular reference
point for designers when choosing partitions.
This useful standard includes a series of duty
ratings which relate the strength and robustness
of a partition system against specific end-use
applications, thus helping the specifier to select
the appropriate level of performance for each
application.
Partition duty Category
Light Adjacent space only accessible
to persons with high incentive to
exercise care. Small chance of
accident occuring or misuse.
Medium Adjacent space moderately used,
primarily by persons with some
incentive to exercise care. Some
chance of accident occuring or
misuse.
Heavy Adjacent space frequently used by
the public and others with little
incentive to exercise care. Chance
of accident occuring or misuse.
Gyproc wall and partition systems are rigorously
tested for impact resistance to BS5234 – part 2
(specification for performance requirements for
strength and robustness including methods of
test) and offer the flexibility to achieve all four
levels of Duty rating, subject to the type and
thickness of lining board used. All will provide
moderate resistance for low risk areas, whilst
higher performance linings, such as Gyproc
FireStop or double layers, will meet the more
demanding requirements in corridors and high
traffic areas.
Examples
Domestic Board type required to achieve given duty rating
accommodation
Board type Maximum rating
Gyproc Classic 12.5mm Medium
Office
accommodation Gyproc FireStop 12.5mm Medium
Medium
Gyproc FireStop 15mm
Double layers of Gyproc Classic 12.5mm Severe
Public circulation
areas, industrial areas

Severe Adjacent space intensively used by Major circulation

the public and others with little incen- areas, heavy industrial
tive to exercise care. Prone to vandal- areas
ism and abnormally rough use.

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 3. Hygiene – Healthy IS INDOOR POLLUTION 4. Aesthetics & Design possibilities
Indoor Climate SUCH A BIG ISSUE?
HOW CAN I Studies show that indoor air can be more polluted WHY DO I NEED TO THINK
than outdoor air. Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs)
CREATE A HEALTHY can be inhaled, affecting not only the concentration,
ABOUT INTERNAL DESIGN Dealing with services and fixtures

INDOOR CLIMATE? but the health of guest and staff. AND APPEARANCE? Surface mounted services and pipework can be ugly

Indoor air quality is becoming increasingly important So common has the problem of and distracting, but can be simply accommodated
Design and appearance are crucial in creating a high
today, as air tight construction techniques and indoor air pollution become that within or behind lightweight wall and floor systems,
quality interior environment for the hotel - particularly
reductions in natural ventilation, introduced as part of we’ve adopted a new term – Sick to maintain clean building lines. Such systems also
Building Syndrome (SBS). This with internal finishes, which can either deter guests
a move to lower energy consumption and reduce air enable heavier pipes and flush tanks to be encased,
is used to explain the situation or, if correctly specified, add an extra level of class
conditioning demands in buildings, allow a build-up of where needed. When it comes to fixtures, it’s easy
where occupants experience
pollutants in the stale internal air. and sophistication.
acute health problems linked to to accommodate planned loads at the design stage
The pollutants, which are generated by everyday time spent in a building, for which Clean lines, attractive curves and open areas create and unplanned loads using a range of specially
activities, such as cleaning and cooking, and by glues no specific illness or cause can
a more relaxed atmosphere for guests, whilst the designed fasteners.
be identified. In 1984, the World
and other chemicals used in floor and wall coverings,
Health Organization suggested stunning patterns of perforated linings help to visually
cleaning products, furniture and equipment etc., can
that up to 30% of all buildings break up large expanses of wall and ceiling, whilst
cause a range of physical and medical problems worldwide may be affected.
controlling sound levels for a more subdued and
from eye irritation, coughs and breathing difficulties,
to longer term health problems – particularly in Nearly 50% of respiratory illnesses, inviting internal environment.
guests and staff with respiratory conditions. including asthma, are caused or
aggravated by poor indoor air.
Airborne formaldehyde acts as
Guidance an irritant to the conjunctiva and
upper and lower respiratory tract.
What should I be aiming for? It is also proven that formaldehyde
poses a potential health threat for
Gyproc Activ’Air Boards have been
cancer, according to the World
tested for dynamic reduction of
Health Organization (WHO).
formaldehyde against the international
standard - ISO 16000. The Activ’Air
board removed and converted more
than 70% of the formaldehyde into inert compounds
with no release, bringing levels of this damaging
pollutant to well within the limits suggested by the
World Health Organization.

All Gyproc systems can be supplied with Activ’Air

properties giving you clean air choices for every Aldehydes, including
formaldehyde, are the
room type with no running or maintainance cost. most prevalent
ppm pollutants within
– 0.018 – indoor air.
– 0.016 –
– 0.014 – FORMALDEHYDE
VOC – 0.012 –
CONCENTRATIONS – 0.010 –
IN THE AIR Outdoor Air – 0.008 – Indoor Air
Analysis of chemical concentrations in residences, – 0.006 –
day care centers and school buildings indicate that
VOCs (volatile organic compounds) are the most – 0.004 –
prevalent pollutants, with signifiantly higher levels – 0.002 –
in indoor air than in the outdoor atmosphere.
– 0.000 –
Formaldehyde Hexaldehyde Toluene Acetaldehyde n-Undecane m/p-Xylene n-Decane
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-1,4dichlorobenzene -1,2,4trimethylbenzene o-Xylene Ethylbenzene Benzene -1methoxy-2-propanol -2butoxyethanol HOTEL BOOK 25
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 5. Optimised project costs
KEEPING CONTROL OF COSTS
Cost optimization and budget control are crucial
factors in any hotel project, in order to deliver the best
quality and value for money.
When considering individual elements, such as
internal walls and ceilings, it is important to consider
the total installed cost, rather than just cost of
materials, as the labour and other costs associated
with light weight systems are generally significantly
lower than equivalent masonry systems. With
heavy masonry systems, for instance, it is also
easy to overlook costs such as scaffolding, storage
and additional delivery costs, and even the cost of
providing a water supply - items which are generally
not required when using drywall systems.
6. Sustainability
COST ADVANTAGES OF THINKING ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT
GYPSUM PLASTERBOARD
Sustainability is becoming an increasingly important Eight to ten times lighter than equivalent masonry
SYSTEMS OVER issue in all buildings. It is therefore important to partitions, our systems need fewer lorries to deliver
MASONRY/CONCRETE ensure that, as well as designing for maximum energy to site, less crane and other handling once on site,
efficiency and life, all building materials used in their thus cutting vehicle-related CO2 emissions, and even
LIGHTER
construction should meet demanding sustainability reduce the depth of foundations, so they cut the
• Drywall systems are up to 8-10 times lighter
standards. amount of concrete and steel needed.
than masonry
• Lightweight drywall systems can provide The gypsum that forms the basis of our high Being a dry solution there is less mess on the jobsite,
savings up to 20% on structural costs performance wall, partition and ceiling systems is an and bespoke board sizes means less off-cuts and
• Less foundations, thinner slabs, greater spans inherently sustainable material that can be recycled less site waste to take to landfill. When the building
FASTER and re-used an infinite number of times. Our systems is eventually deconstructed there is also less weight
• 50-70% saving in program time therefore offer many benefits over more traditional and volume of waste to recycle, reducing handling,
• Ceilings are installed earlier block, sand and cement alternatives. transport and recycling costs.
• MEP works is earlier, simpler, cleaner and quicker
• Far less remedial work

THINNER
OTHER SAVINGS ASSOCIATED • Same performance as masonry in thinner
solutions
WITH DRYWALL SYSTEMS • Much greater performance in the same space
• Weight savings can reduce cost of structural RAW MATERIALS
• No reinforcing columns, beams or Gypsum, a sustainably
support and foundations extracted natural resource from MANUFACTURING
lintels required quarries but also a by-product A manufacturing process at low
• Time savings in installation can reduce project from power stations and a temperatures, with low emissions
• Drywall partitions are adjustable recycled waste from jobsites. and measured water consumptions.
duration and costs (*)
• Useable floor space is increased up to of 5%
• Thinner partitions increases available floor space LOGISTICS
using Gyproc drywall systems Local production
and can reduce overall building footprint requirement in most countries
• Reduction in vehicle use and costs for deliveries to Meinhardt study: 7% saving TIC we serve.

and around the site

• Reduced safety risks from moving vehicles and
congestion on site
• Reduction in storage area requirements
• Reduction in site cleaning
(*) Significant benefits will be achieved in savings on interest
payments and in the early income when construction time is
RECYCLING
reduced
Gypsum is
100% recyclable,
indefinitely.
Total installed cost (TIC) models
Although, at first sight, blockwork may appear to be
a cheaper option, lightweight systems deliver huge
savings at all stages of the construction process,
from delivery costs to site, less costly foundation
END-OF-LIFE
and support requirements, to faster and easier Easy to dismantle INSTALLATION
and recycle solutions. Flexible and lightweight
installation, so typically provide a much more cost solutions. Limited waste
generation on jobsite.
effective option on a total installed cost basis. BUILDING LIFETIME
Comfortable, efficient
and healthy buildings.

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 The environmental benefit of using drywall systems instead of brickwall systems, The environmental benefits from using drywal systems at building level:
on 1m2 of wall profile

1m 2
For 1 m2 of drywall, using drywall system (DW4-126mm thk) instead of
traditional brickwall (200 mm thk) systems would save:
For an average building with 10 000 m2 of partitions walls,
using drywall systems instead of traditional systems would save:

68 trips around the circumference

of the Earth by car(1)
10,6
Equivalent to 2 732 580 km travelled by car
68.3 or 570 tonnes of CO2 emissions

165,0 640,1

85% 74%
The weight of 675 elephants(2)
Equivalent to 1 200 tonnes of material to be
reduction in global warming reduction in primar installed and also removed at the end of life
potential (kg CO2 equiv/FU) energy use (MJ/FU)

2 900 m3 of net fresh water

37,1 314,7
The electricity usage of an Vietnamese
city of 385 000 people for 24h(3)

4,5 E-02 3,4 E - 01 Equivalent to 4 900 GJ of energy used in

materials manufacture

88% 86%
reduction in wall system reduction in fresh (1) CO2 emissions for average petrol cars is 0.2086 kgCO2e/km (carbon trust UK 2011: https://www.carbon-
weight (kg/FU) water usage (m3/FU) trust.com/ media/18223/ctl153_conversion_factors.pdf). Thus, 1 tonne CO2eq is equivalent to drive 4794
km by car. Circumferenceof the Earth is 40 075 Km.
FUNCTIONAL UNIT (FU) USED IN THIS COMPARISON*
“A representative 1m2 section of a standard partition wall system (non-load bearing) installed (2) Average of 4 tonnes for one African elephant
with finishing plaster and not including final decoration”. http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/african-elephant/

(3) Electric power consumption (kWh per capita)

http://data.worldbank.org/indicator/EG.USE.ELEC.KH.PC/countries

*All stated figures are an approximation based on the 2016 study conducted by Renuables.

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 7. Performance warranty
SpecSure is a unique ‘off the shelf’ warranty to confirm that Saint-Gobain proprietary systems in Vietnam
(including Gyproc plasterboard and Vinh Tuong metal framings system) will perform to the parameters
published in our current literature from the day they are installed. SpecSure offers 5 years warranty, as
from the date of invoice, for the products or systems purchased from our companies.
About us
Saint-Gobain Viet Nam FGM is the market leader and
pioneer in providing false ceiling and plasterboard
drywall partition systems. We are part of Saint-Gobain
Group - the world leader in construction materials, with
more than 100 years of expertise and experience in
gypsum business.
Our promise
SpecSure is your guarantee that the system you have
chosen:
 Comprises only the premium quality components,
designed to work individually and together to
deliver the specified level of performance.
 Has the technical expertise and experience of
Gyproc & Vinh Tuong’s leading drywall specialists
behind it.
 Has been tested at UKAS or equivalent approved
fire, acoustic test laboratories.
 Has been site tested to demonstrate installation
integrity and simplicity.
 Will be supported as required at every stage of the
project by off-site technical support personnel.
 Will perform to published parameters when
installed to our recommendations.
 Will be replaced in the unlikely event of system
failure attributed to; products manufactured
outside published standards and system
performance outside of published standards.
This Warranty is further subject to the Conditions of
Warranty. The Warranty will cease to apply if any of the
Conditions of Warranty is not complied with
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SpecSure - all together covered
What you get with SpecSure
To qualify for SpecSure
 Specify and install Gyproc and
Vinh Tuong systems in line with
the recommendations mentioned in
the current White Book & Sitebook Vietnam
http://gyproc.vn/vi/white-book
 The systems must comprise only genuine branded
Saint-Gobain components: Gyproc plasterboards;
Vinh Tuong metal framings; Vinh Tuong
accessories; Gyp-Filler jointing compound and any
other materials specified in the tested system.
 We cannot guarantee that the use of other
manufacturers’ components will meet our
rigorous performance and quality standards
when installed in our tested systems.
TRAN DUC HUY
Managing Director of Saint-Gobain Vietnam FGM.
Premium quality components
All companies’ systems are precision engineered to provide the right level of performance for your
building. They comprise high quality branded components: Gyproc plasterboards, Vinh Tuong metal
framings, Vinh Tuong accessories, Gyp-Filler jointing compound…designed to work individually and
together to deliver the specified level of performance. These individual components are manufactured
to and often surpass all applicable Vietnamese and relevant international standards.
A range of systems designed for today’s buildings
Our systems have been purpose-designed by experienced technicians to meet the challenging needs
of today’s increasingly demanding buildings. Whether it is domestic partitions or sophisticated
requirements of drywall systems in premium projects– every aspect is taken into consideration, from
performance to speed and ease of installation.
Guaranteed performance
SpecSure is your guarantee that the system you have chosen has been tested at UKAS approved fire,
acoustic test laboratories, amongst the best equipped and most advanced testing facilities in Europe
and around the world.
Full technical support
The companies, with a strong team of qualified technical advisors, will help with every aspect of ceiling
and drywall system’s design and installation, including:
 Full technical support at the design stage, including specification advice and provision of CAD
details if required.
 Test certificates including fire and acoustic performance and product specific technical data sheets
as mentioned in the Whitebook.
 On-site guidance during the installation process or off-site training of installers and supervisory
personnel at our training centers in Vietnam.
The backing of the world leader in gypsum products
Saint-Gobain Viet Nam FGM is the market leader and pioneer in advocating false ceiling and drywall
partition systems. They are part of Saint-Gobain Group - the world leader in ceiling and drywall systems,
with expertise and experience gained during more than a century of supporting the construction industry.
SpecSure - guaranteeing the future of drywall!
Please refer to Gyproc & Vinh Tuong personnel or visit
http://gyproc.vn/vi/service/specsure and www.vinhtuong.com/specure for further
information about full conditions, terms & procedures of the Warranty.
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 PRODUCT REFERENCE
GYPROC FIRESTOP PLASTERBOARD

Components used to assemble Board color Manufacturing Standards

• Pink face paper • BS EN 520
the systems are crucial and
• Red end-tape • ASTM C1396-14A
play an important role in substaining
performance. We strongly recommend the Product matrix
genuine components specified here for reliable, Width (mm) Length (mm) Edge Type
effective, and efficient systems. 12.5mm
1220 2440 RE

15mm

BOARD
1220 2440 RE

GYPROC CLASSIC PLASTERBOARD GYPTONE ACOUSTIC BOARD

Board color Manufacturing Standards

• Ivory face paper • TCVN 8256
• Blue end-tape • BS EN 520
• ASTM C1396-14A Product matrix
Product matrix Gyptone Gyptone Gyptone
Board type
Width (mm) Length (mm) Edge Type BIG QUATTRO 41 BIG LINE 6 BIG SIXTO 63
9mm
Dimensions (mm) 1200 x 2400 1200 x 2400 1200 x 2400
1210 2425; 2415 SE
Thickness (mm) 12.5 12.5 12.5
1220 2440 SE/RE
Edge Type 2 tapered edges 2 tapered edges 2 tapered edges
12.5mm
Perforated ratio 16% 13% 15%
1210 2425 SE
Hole size (mm) 12 x 12 80 x 6 hexagonal holes radius 6
1220 2440 RE
NRC value* 0.5 0.6 0.6
15mm
1220 2440 RE (*) NRC: Noise reduction coefficient at plenum height of 400mm

GYPROC MOISTURE RESISTANT PLASTERBOARD EUROCOUSTIC ACOUSTIC CEILING TILE

Board color Manufacturing Standards

• Light green face paper • TCVN 8256
• Green end-tape • BS EN 520
• ASTM C1396-14A
Product matrix
Product matrix
Board type Minerval A12 Minerval A15 Minerval E15 Tonga A22
Width (mm) Length (mm) Edge Type
Dimensions (mm) 600 x 600 600 x 600 600 x 600 600 x 600
9mm
600 x 1200 600 x 120 600 x 1200 600 x 1200
1220 2440 SE 610 x 610 0610 x 610
12.5mm 610 x 1220 610 x 1220
1220 2440 RE Thickness (mm) 12 15 15 22

15mm Edge Type A A E A

1220 2440 RE NRC value* 0.8 0.9 0.9 1

(*) NRC: Noise reduction coefficient at plenum height of 400mm

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 METAL FRAME METAL FRAME
Drywall frame VINH TUONG V-WALL Concealed ceiling frame VINH TUONG BASI

Manufacturing Standards: ASTM C645 Manufacturing Standards: ASTM C635-13a

Product matrix Product matrix
Product name Width Height Thickness Length Product name Sectional dimension Thickness Length
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) W x H (mm) (mm)

VT V-Wall C 51/ 63/ 75 33; 35 0.5 3000 VTC-BASI3050 20 X 28 0.72 3660

90/ 100 0.6
125/ 150 0.8

VT V-Wall U 52/ 64/ 76 32 0.5 2700 VTC-ALPHA4000 35 x 14.5 0.4 4000

92/ 102 0.6 VTC-BASI4000
127/ 152 0.8

Acoustic drywall frame VINH TUONG V-SOUND Exposed ceiling frame VINH TUONG TopLINE Plus

Manufacturing Standards: ASTM C645 Manufacturing Standards: ASTM C635-13a

Product matrix Product matrix
Product name Width Height Thickness Length Product name Sectional dimension Thickness Length
(mm) (mm) (mm) (mm) W x H (mm) (mm) (mm)
VT V-Sound 90 43; 45 0.6 3000 VT-TopLINE Plus 24 x 38 0.3 3660
3600

VT V-Wall U 92 32 0.6 2700 VT-TopLINE Plus 24 x 28 0.3 1220

1200
610
600

Concealed ceiling frame VINH TUONG ALPHA

Manufacturing Standards: ASTM C635-13a

Product matrix
Product name Sectional dimension Thickness Length
W x H (mm) (mm) (mm)
VTC-ALPHA4000 35 x 14.5 0.4 4000

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 ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES
VINH TUONG TAPE
Product matrix
Manufacturing Standards: EN 13963 Dimension Thickness Length
Product name
Product matrix W x H (mm) (mm) (mm)
Product name Width Length
VINH TUONG corner bead 23 x 23 0.5 2700
(mm) (m) 29.5 x 29.5
39 x 39
VT Paper Tape 50 75

VINH TUONG access panel 603 x 603 9; 12.5

800 x 800

VT Glass Fiber Mesh Tape 50 90

VINH TUONG flat strap 0.7 0.6

VINH TUONG SCREW

VINH TUONG rod joiner 32 x 62 0.53
Manufacturing Standards: EN 14566
Product matrix
Product name Length Quantity per Unit
(mm) (kg/bag)
VINH TUONG ALPHA clip 25 x 48 0.5
VT Drywall Screw 25 1
40
60

VT Wafer Head Screw 15 1 VINH TUONG soffit cleat 24 x 24 1

Gyp-Filler jointing compound

Product Characteristics
Gyp-Filler is a special gypsum powder mixed with other active ingredients. The special
formula provides high level of adhesion to the plasterboard surface and high flexural
strength, prevent from cracking.

Applications
For plasterboard jointing treatment in Gyproc drywall and ceiling systems.

Manufacturing Standards: EN 13963

Quantity per Unit: 20kg/bag

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 PROJECT REFERENCE

PULLMAN SAIGON CENTER

HCMC, Vietnam
Scale
Located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, designed as a
five-star hotel, with the scheme including 3 basements
and 24 stories
Total area of approximately 315.000 m2
Total investment of the project is US$60 million
Product Supply:
Vinh Tuong BASI concealed ceiling frame
Gyproc moisture resistant plasterboard
DURAflex calcium silicate board
DIAMOND BAY CITY
Nha Trang, Vietnam
Scale: Product Supply:
A complex of luxury resort, hotel, entertainment Vinh Tuong TIKA concealed ceiling frame
with over 15.000 hotel, resort rooms, 4.000 Gyproc Classic plasterboard
premium apartment.
Total area of approximately 80.000 m2

KEANGNAM HA NOI LANDMARK TOWER

Hanoi, Vietnam
Scale IBIS HOTEL
A 336m tall building including two basements built
on an area of approximately 46.000 m2, and a luxury
HCMC, Vietnam
47-story apartment building Scale
Total area of approximately 579.000 m2 Drywall: 12,300m2
Total investment of the project is US$1.05 billion Ceiling: 18,700m2.
Product Supply Product Supply
Concealed ceiling: V-SOUND drywall system
Vinh Tuong TriFLEX (for the A tower) Vinh Tuong BASI concealed ceiling frame
Vinh Tuong SERRA (for the B tower) Gyproc Classic & Gyproc FireStop plasterboard
Drywall:
Vinh Tuong V-WALL and Vinh Tuong V-SHAFT
Gyproc moisture resistant plasterboard Gyproc
Firestop plasterboard

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 THE VENETIAN MACAU - RESORT - HOTEL
Macau
Scale:
Total installation area: 62.425 m2
Product Supply:
Vinh Tuong OMEGA concealed ceiling frame
Vinh Tuong ELITELINE exposed ceiling frame
Vinh Tuong V-WALL drywall

TAIPEI 101
Taipei
Scale:
Total installation area: 1.627.274 m2
Product Supply:
Vinh Tuong SERRA concealed ceiling frame
Vinh Tuong ELITELINE exposed ceiling frame
Vinh Tuong V-SHAFT drywall MARINA BAY SANDS™
Singapore
Marina Bay Sands™ is set to become a premier entertainment destination with its vibrant diversity of attractions
and facilities. The vision is to build an integrated development that is timeless, a landmark that possesses a
distinct identity, which will distinguish Singapore from other cities.
Product supply
Gyproc GypWall® systems with severe duty ratings that provides 2 hours fire protection and achieved STC 54

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 Saint-Gobain Vietnam FGM:
Address: 9th Floor, IPC Tower,
1489 Nguyen Van Linh Street, District 7,
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Vinh Tuong Industrial Corporation:
Address: M Floor, IPC Tower,
1489 Nguyen Van Linh Street, District 7,
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam