. Satisfying ADE diagrams 2-38
. Rockwool Fire Barrier (Timber Frame), 50mm fixed at junction of separating wall
. Rockwool Flexi, fixed within separating wall and between external wall timber frame studs

. Rockwool TCB Cavity barrier applied to both sides of separating wall junction with external wall detail

Independent wall frames should not be connected unless necessary for structural reasons. Structural ties should not be more than 14 – 15 gauge (50 x 2.5mm).
.  Where kitchen units back onto separating walls an additional lining on straps is required. Sockets and chases should not puncture the main separating wall linings.
.  Isolated sockets should be back boxed, and not positioned back to back

Junction detail with timber separating floor
. Where the joists are at right angles to the wall, spaces between the floor joists should be sealed with full depth timber blocking
. All junctions between the ceiling and wall linings should be sealed with tape or Rockwool Acoustic Sealant
. Ensure that the wall linings are isolated from the floor decking using Rockwool Rockfloor perimeter edge insulation
. Ensure that the cavity is firestopped using Rockwool TCB cavity barrier or Timber frame wired mat.
. Skirting boards should be kept 5mm above floor finish and gap filled with Rockwool Acoustic Sealant.

Flanking transmission due to services in resilient layer
. Rockwool Rockfloor of thickness 50mm (min) can be recessed to receive services, ensuring a min. thickness of 20mm Rockfloor is maintained between the services and the sub-floor deck.
. Use Rockwool ‘Shark’ tool for accurate recess cutting.