Compact practical knowledge – Rigips Kompakt
Here you’ll find a wide range of our practical knowledge articles, including professional tips and application guides for your drywall project.
Rigips Habito - Rigips Die Harte - secure load attachment on hybrid wall construction
A hybrid wall construction comprises two different types of boards on both sides of a drywall.
This allows the individual strengths of the two boards to be intelligently combined. With more than 10 years of experience in hybrid constructions, RIGIPS now offers a variety of systems in which the various high-performance boards are combined for specific purposes.
In Rigips Kompakt 01/20, we explore the advantages of hybrid construction, with Rigips Die Harte forming the first layer and Rigips Habito the second...
Rigips Kompakt 01/20: hybrid wall construction with Rigips Habito and Rigips Die Harte
Maximum sound insulation up to 98 dB with Rigidur® H Gypsum fibre boards
Standard constructions often cannot solve special acoustic and spatial challenges. Rigips Kompakt 02/2020 uses the example of RAW Hall 20 in Berlin to show how RIGIPS can support the development of special solutions.
We achieved a measured sound insulation of 98 dB by developing an entirely new wall construction comprising four layers of Rigidur gypsum fibre boards with an embedded steel sheet and wall hangings...
Rigips Kompakt 02/20: maximum sound insulation up to 98 dB with Rigidur® H Gypsum fibre boards
Rigidur® screed elements and underfloor heating - the perfect combination for modern floor comfort
Not only do underfloor heating systems create a pleasant and comfortable warmth, but they also offer many creative possibilities in terms of room planning and design. They are protected by a screed that should enhance their functionality. In most construction projects, installation time is the key selection criterion, which is why a dry screed made of Rigidur elements is often the only option considered. This applies to new buildings as well as to the renovation of existing structures.
It is easy to combine an underfloor heating system with Rigidur screed elements, and the arrangement of additional components can offer advantages for special requirements such as sound insulation or fire protection standards...
Rigips Kompakt 03/20: Rigidur® screed elements and underfloor heating
Alternative to OSB – load attachment with Rigidur® H Gypsum fibre boards
Wood-based panels (e.g. OSB boards or particle boards) are often used when robust drywall walls must also meet the requirement of easy load attachment. These panels are integrated into the drywall construction, enabling direct load attachment by screwing them in without the need for anchors or drilling. However, this method can lead to practical problems, so this edition of Rigips Kompakt raises awareness of the material-related effects and introduces a reliable alternative...
Rigips Kompakt 01/21: alternative to OSB – load attachment with Rigidur® H gypsum fibre boards
Fire Protection and Load Attachment Even for High Walls with Rigips® Habito®
A key issue in modern drywall construction is creating high walls that can support heavy loads. Until now, this has only been possible to a limited extent in accordance with the relevant drywall standards, DIN 18183-1 and DIN 4103-1. This is because increased cantilever loads had to be introduced into the drywall using additional aids, such as crossbars.
RIGIPS offers a tested solution with its solid drywall board Rigips Habito, which exceeds standard requirements and provides considerable processing advantages...
Rigips Kompakt 02/21: fire protection/load attachment even for high walls with Rigips Habito
The alternative to OSB: Rigidur® H - gypsum fibre board
Rigidur® H - a gypsum fibre board for timber construction and offers a fast and safe alternative to OSB. Switch to Rigidur H gypsum fibre boards now to fulfil your construction tasks on time, as our lining materials are available at fixed prices with guaranteed delivery dates. Rigidur reliably meets all technical requirements...
Rigips Kompakt 03/21: the timber construction alternative to OSB: Rigidur® H - gypsum fibre board
Burglary-resistant walls in RC 2 and RC 3 by RIGIPS
"The home is inviolable."This is stated in Article 13 of the Basic Law of the Federal Republic of Germany. However, it is not only homes that are targeted by burglars; public and private spaces are also frequently affected. To prevent these unwelcome visits, burglary protection measures are especially important. In addition to technical surveillance or deterrent equipment, the construction itself can contribute to burglary resistance. Using the Rigips Habito solid drywall board for apartment partition walls reliably achieves the useful resistance class RC 3.
Rigips Kompakt 04/21: burglary-resistant walls in RC 2 and RC 3 by RIGIPS
Approval-free exterior ceilings with Rigips Glasroc X in dry construction
Exterior ceilings often catch the eye immediately. What is not immediately apparent is that these suspended ceilings are increasingly being installed outdoors using the drywall construction method that has long been established for interior fit-outs. Special construction boards make the advantages of dry construction available for outdoor use too. To ensure long-term usability, they must be highly moisture- and mould-resistant, as with the fleece-reinforced special gypsum board Rigips Glasroc X...
Rigips Kompakt 05/21: approval-free exterior ceilings with Rigips Glasroc X