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Construct interior walls
When I describe how to construct internal walls, I take internal walls to be the same as non-load-bearing walls. Note that none of the methods for constructing a wall that are described below are suitable for supporting walls.
Metal framework for internal walls
The most common method of constructing internal walls in France is using plasterboard that is fixed to a metal structure. Glass wool is put in between the two layers of plasterboard to provide some sound insulation. The metal structures are easy to use, being put together rather like Meccano. They consist of metal ‘rails’ that are securely fixed to the floor and ceiling, and metal uprights (’montants’) that are placed between rails, usually at 60 centimetre intervals. The uprights are then attached to the rails using self-tapping metal screws. This method of wall construction is easier, quicker and cheaper than constructing a wall structure in wood.
To create door openings a shorter piece of rail is fitted at ‘top of the door’ height between the two uprights. It is easy to cut appropriate lengths of upright and rails (with an angle grinder).
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