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Drywall Systems for Ceilings, Partitions and Wall Linings
A Jawdah drywall system combines gypsum boards, hot-dip galvanised metal framing and suspension accessories into one dry-built assembly for interior ceilings, partition walls and wall linings.
- Board types
- RG / FR / MR / FMR
- Board size
- 1200 × 2400 mm
- Board thicknesses
- 9.5–18 mm
- Ceiling framing
- Omega / C-Channel / L-Angle
- Partition framing
- Stud & Runner
- Framing steel
- Hot-dip galvanised, ASTM A653M
The range
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Drywall systems are dry-assembled interior constructions made of gypsum boards screwed to a light galvanised steel frame. Jawdah supplies the boards (RG, FR, MR and FMR, 1200 × 2400 mm, 9.5 to 18 mm thick), the framing (Omega, C-Channel and angle for ceilings; Stud and Runner for wall partitions) and the suspension accessories, so ceilings, partitions and linings can be specified and ordered as one coordinated system.
Drywall construction builds interior surfaces from factory-made boards fixed to a light metal frame instead of wet masonry and plaster. Jawdah Industrial Co. Ltd. supplies the parts that make up that assembly in Saudi Arabia: gypsum plasterboards in Regular (RG), Fire Resistant (FR), Moisture Resistant (MR) and Fire & Moisture Resistant (FMR) types, drywall framing profiles, and the suspension accessories that tie them to the building structure.
This hub explains how the three drywall solutions differ, which board and frame each one uses, and how to prepare a complete request for quotation. Follow the links to the dedicated pages for gypsum board ceilings, stud and runner partitions and wall linings.
What a drywall system is and why it is specified as a system
A drywall system is more than a board. Its performance depends on three layers working together: the board that forms the finished face, the metal frame that carries the board and fixes it to the structure, and the accessories (hangers, clips, anchors and screws) that connect everything. A good board on a poorly chosen frame cracks at the joints; a strong frame with the wrong board type fails in a wet room. Specifying the parts together avoids both problems.
Jawdah describes its drywall framing as supporting gypsum board ceilings and wall partitions in offices, schools, hospitals, commercial buildings, residential projects and fit-out work. The same framing family is used for gypsum ceiling works, partition walls, wall lining, interior finishing and suspended ceiling applications, which is why this hub treats ceilings, partitions and linings as three applications of one product system.
Jawdah drywall facts at a glance
The values below are taken from Jawdah's product data for gypsum boards and drywall suspension systems. They apply across the ceiling, partition and lining solutions; the dedicated pages explain how each value is used in that application.
| Component | Jawdah data |
|---|---|
| Gypsum board size | 1200 × 2400 mm standard; other dimensions available upon request |
| Gypsum board thicknesses | 9.5, 12.5, 15, 16 and 18 mm |
| Gypsum board types | RG (Regular), FR (Fire Resistant), MR (Moisture Resistant), FMR (Fire & Moisture Resistant) |
| Board edges | Tapered and square |
| Board standards | Comply with ASTM C1396 and EN-520; tested per ASTM C473-06a |
| Ceiling framing | Omega / C-Channel / L-Angle plus accessories |
| Partition framing | Stud & Runner plus accessories |
| Framing material | Hot-dip galvanised iron complying with ASTM A653M |
| Framing thickness | 0.35, 0.4, 0.45, 0.5, 0.6, up to 0.9 mm; other thicknesses on request |
Weight and core density of the boards vary according to thickness and type and are confirmed per order.
Jawdah lists offices, schools, hospitals, commercial buildings, residential projects and fit-out work as typical settings for its drywall framing. Its board data adds hotels, villas, factories, airports and exhibition centres, computer rooms, utility rooms, bathrooms, kitchens and wet areas, with the board type chosen to suit each room.
In practice, one building usually needs all three solutions: a continuous ceiling in corridors and lobbies, partitions to divide offices or wards, and linings to straighten or upgrade perimeter walls. Ordering them from one supplier keeps board types, frame gauges and screws consistent across the job, which simplifies site control in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and other cities where Jawdah supplies contractors.
- Corridors, lobbies and reception areas with continuous gypsum ceilings
- Office and ward subdivision with stud and runner partitions
- Perimeter wall linings in fit-out and refurbishment work
- Wet rooms using MR or FMR boards on the same frame family
- Shafts and fire-separated areas where the specification calls for FR or FMR boards
The three drywall solutions share boards and accessories but differ in frame, orientation and the job they do. Use the table to decide which page holds the detail you need.
| Solution | Jawdah framing | Typical purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Gypsum board ceiling | Omega / C-Channel / L-Angle with suspension accessories | Continuous, seamless soffit that can take levels and light openings |
| Partition wall | Stud & Runner with accessories | Divides space; boards on both faces of the frame |
| Wall lining | Drywall suspension system for linings | Covers an existing wall to give a new flat or acoustic surface |
Exact framing layouts for each project are set by the project design and Jawdah's system documents.
Confirm the selection for your project with the Jawdah team.
As general guidance, drywall assemblies are lighter than block walls, go up faster because no curing time is needed, and can carry services inside the cavity. Masonry is heavier and slower but naturally tolerates impact and direct water better. Many Saudi projects use drywall for internal subdivision and ceilings and keep masonry for external walls and areas exposed to heavy impact.
For ceilings, the choice between a continuous gypsum board ceiling and a modular lay-in tile ceiling depends on access needs. Tiles lift out for quick access to services; a board ceiling gives a seamless surface but needs access panels. Jawdah's ceilings range covers the modular alternatives.
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System anatomy: board, frame and accessories
The board is a gypsum core enclosed in paper. Jawdah's boards have an asbestos-free, non-combustible gypsum core, a natural-finish face paper and a strong liner paper on the back. The face paper wraps the long edges, which are recessed (tapered) so that joint tape and compound can be buried flush; the ends are square-cut.
The frame is made from hot-dip galvanised steel sheet. For ceilings, Jawdah's component list names Omega, C-Channel and L-Angle profiles; for walls it names Stud and Runner. Runners are fixed to floor and soffit, studs stand in the runners, and boards are screwed to the studs. In a ceiling, the channels are hung from the structure and the boards are screwed to the underside of the grid.
Accessories close the load path. Jawdah's accessory range includes rod hangers, adjustment clips, threaded rod, anchors, Omega clips, C-Channel clips, metal fixation screws and gypsum board screws, all in galvanised steel. Their sizes are listed on the drywall accessories page.
Materials behind the system
Gypsum is the board's working material. Because set gypsum holds chemically bound water, a gypsum core is slow to transmit heat while that water is driven off; this general property is why gypsum boards are widely used in fire-separating construction. Fire Resistant board types are formulated to keep the core together for longer under heat, and Moisture Resistant types reduce water uptake. Moisture resistance is not protection against direct or standing water, so wet-room boards still need correct detailing and finishes.
The frame is galvanised steel. A zinc coating applied by hot dipping protects the steel from rust in humid site conditions and inside closed cavities. Jawdah states corrosion resistance and humidity resistance for its framing, with a raw-material humidity resistance of up to 1000 hours according to EN ISO 6270-2.
Standards and test references by component
Each standard belongs to a specific component and scope. Board standards describe the board; framing standards describe the steel raw material. None of them is a rating for a complete wall or ceiling assembly, so they must not be transferred from one part to another or quoted as a system approval.
Standards and tests as stated in Jawdah product data Component Reference Scope Gypsum boards ASTM C1396 and EN-520 Board material complies with these standards Gypsum boards ASTM C473-06a / Clause 11, 12 & 13 Test method used for the boards (per the gypsum manufacturer’s specifications) Framing profiles ASTM A653M Hot-dip galvanised iron raw material Framing profiles BS 476 Part 6 – 1989 Fire propagation, raw material Framing profiles BS 476 Part 7 – 1997 Surface flame spread Class 1, raw material Framing profiles EN ISO 6270-2 Humidity resistance up to 1000 hours, raw material Assembly fire or acoustic performance is a project design matter and is not stated in the Jawdah data.
Design decisions that shape the system
Start with the room. Dry interior spaces take RG boards; humid rooms such as bathrooms, kitchens and laundries call for MR; areas where the specification asks for additional fire performance take FR; wet areas inside fire-rated construction take FMR. That single decision then flows into the ceiling, partition or lining build-up.
Next, set the frame. Partition height, ceiling layout, the weight of the board layers and any fixtures carried by the wall determine the profile type, steel thickness and spacing. Jawdah's framing is offered from 0.35 mm to 0.9 mm, and its product data notes that the system offers appropriate load-carrying capacity for boards; structural spacing tables are a design input to confirm with the project engineer and Jawdah's system documents.
Finally, plan access. A continuous gypsum ceiling hides services permanently, so valves, dampers and junction boxes above it need ceiling access panels; services inside a partition need partition access doors.
Typical installation sequence
The general order on site is the same for all three solutions: set out lines and levels, fix perimeter profiles, install the main frame and hangers, complete services inside the cavity, close the frame with boards, then treat joints and apply the finish. Jawdah's Installation Manual is available in hard copy and is requested from the Jawdah team.
Boards are fixed with gypsum board screws, which Jawdah supplies in galvanised steel in lengths from 25 mm up to 38 mm; longer screws suit thicker or multiple board layers. Frame-to-frame connections use metal fixation screws from 13 mm to 38 mm.
Many site problems with drywall start at the order stage, when the parts are bought separately without one person checking that they belong together.
- Ordering RG boards for bathrooms or kitchens where MR or FMR is needed
- Treating MR boards as watertight and omitting wet-area detailing
- Quoting a board standard as if it were a fire or acoustic rating for the whole wall
- Choosing the thinnest frame gauge for tall partitions or heavy multi-layer builds
- Forgetting access panels under continuous gypsum ceilings
- Mixing tapered-edge and square-edge boards on one flush-jointed surface
- Leaving screw lengths unspecified for double-layer boarding
Jawdah manufactures its gypsum boards in the Kingdom and supplies them directly to contractors, alongside the framing profiles and accessories needed to install them. One supplier for board, frame and fixings reduces the risk of mismatched components and simplifies submittals.
Technical support documents named in Jawdah's data, all requested from the Jawdah team, include the Gypsum Plasterboard Technical Data Sheet, the Drywall Suspension System Technical Data Sheet and the Gypsum Ceiling System Catalogue, with the Installation Manual and Tests available in hard copy. Gypsum systems and access panels from Jawdah were supplied to Saudi German Hospital, Dammam (2018).
Key facts
- A Jawdah drywall system consists of gypsum boards, hot-dip galvanised framing profiles and suspension accessories.
- Jawdah gypsum boards come in Regular (RG), Fire Resistant (FR), Moisture Resistant (MR) and Fire & Moisture Resistant (FMR) types.
- The standard Jawdah gypsum board size is 1200 × 2400 mm, in thicknesses of 9.5, 12.5, 15, 16 and 18 mm.
- Jawdah drywall ceilings use Omega, C-Channel and L-Angle profiles; Jawdah partitions use Stud and Runner profiles.
- Jawdah drywall framing is hot-dip galvanised iron complying with ASTM A653M, from 0.35 mm to 0.9 mm thick.
- Jawdah gypsum boards comply with ASTM C1396 and EN-520 and are tested per ASTM C473-06a.
- Jawdah manufactures its gypsum boards in Saudi Arabia and supplies contractors in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and other cities.
RFQ / BOQ checklist
- Solution type: ceiling, partition, lining or a combination
- Board type per area: RG, FR, MR or FMR
- Board thickness and number of layers per face
- Edge type: tapered or square
- Framing profiles and steel thickness required
- Ceiling drop height or partition height
- Area quantities (m²) from the BOQ
- Fire, acoustic or moisture requirements from the specification
- Access panel and access door positions and sizes
- Accessory list: hangers, clips, anchors, screws
- Drawings and architectural specification
- Project city and delivery location in Saudi Arabia
It includes gypsum boards (RG, FR, MR or FMR), galvanised framing profiles (Omega, C-Channel and L-Angle for ceilings; Stud and Runner for partitions) and suspension accessories such as rod hangers, clips, anchors and screws.
A ceiling hangs boards horizontally from the structure on channels; a partition stands boards on both sides of a stud and runner frame to divide a room; a lining covers one face of an existing wall to give a new surface.
Use Regular (RG) in dry interiors, Moisture Resistant (MR) in humid rooms, Fire Resistant (FR) where the specification calls for additional fire performance, and Fire & Moisture Resistant (FMR) where both needs combine.
They are made from hot-dip galvanised iron complying with ASTM A653M, in thicknesses of 0.35, 0.4, 0.45, 0.5 and 0.6 mm up to 0.9 mm, with other thicknesses available upon request.
No. ASTM C1396 and EN-520 describe the board material, and the BS 476 references for the framing apply to the steel raw material. The fire or acoustic performance of a complete assembly depends on its design and is not stated in Jawdah's data.
Yes, with Moisture Resistant (MR) or Fire & Moisture Resistant (FMR) boards and correct wet-area detailing. These boards resist humidity but are not designed for direct or standing water, so finishes and sealing still matter.
Through access panels built into the ceiling. A continuous board ceiling has no removable tiles, so access points must be planned at valves, dampers and junction boxes during design.
The Gypsum Plasterboard Technical Data Sheet, the Drywall Suspension System Technical Data Sheet and the Gypsum Ceiling System Catalogue, plus the Installation Manual and Tests, which are available in hard copy. Ask the Jawdah team for them.
Yes. Jawdah supplies its boards directly to contractors in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and other cities in Saudi Arabia.
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Send your drawings, BOQ and room schedule. Jawdah's team will help match board types, framing and accessories for each ceiling, partition and lining, and prepare a quotation.