Clothe the steel beam?

[greenbay]

Now we shall cover our beam, an H-beam that supports the upper floor.
It extends 10-12 cm below the ceiling gypsum, but we are not completely sure how to proceed?
I heard gypsum from someone, but it feels fragile, easy to hit if you move something for example.
Suggestions, tips, and preferably pictures are welcome!
Regards,
Peter

 

[MathiasS]

Hmm... a beam like that *can't* be clad however you want (but it needs to be clad). There are probably some regulations regarding fire protection that must be followed? Gypsum is probably the best option for that reason.

 

[hempularen]

Gypsum for fire protection is a good idea, but formally I don't think it's needed in a single-family house. I believe the requirement applies between fire compartments. And that's usually only between the garage and the living area, or between different apartments in a building.

 

[MathiasS]

Gypsum for fire protection is a good idea, but formally I don't think it's required in a single-family house. I believe the requirement applies between fire compartments. And you usually only have that between the garage and the residential part, or between different apartments in a house.

Ok, I thought it applied to load-bearing parts whether it's a small house or not. For example, I have a beam in the garage that the floor joists rest on, and it probably should have gypsum on it. If there’s a fire in the garage, there's a risk that half the house will collapse into the garage...

 

[Stefan_E]

There is fireproof paint available that expands with heat and forms an insulating layer. An alternative to covering with boards.

 

[ClasseClas]

Now we are going to cover our beam, an H-beam that supports the upper floor.
It extends 10-12 cm below the ceiling plasterboard, but we're not completely sure how to proceed?
I heard drywall from someone, but it feels fragile, easy to hit if you move something, for example.
Suggestions, tips, and preferably pictures wanted!
Best regards,
Peter

Hi, my carpenter used 90-degree metal profiles and built a box out of drywall. Completely fine with me!

 

[poiu]

One should also consider potential firefighters. There is probably no construction detail that has caused more deaths among firefighters than steel beams.

It is surprising that they are allowed to be used in residential construction at all.

 

[greenbay]

I would like to thank the builder for a concrete tip "kottla between the flanges...".
So you have plyfa and 2 layers of gypsum on top of that?
Should I put insulation inside the box, for fire protection, and possibly soundproofing?
How do I attach the kottlingar, glue?

Is it completely forbidden to cover with panel, e.g., finely planed? On top of plyfa + 1 layer of gypsum?

To the rest of you, I unfortunately have to say; Read the question!
How many have panels on the ceiling? We have gypsum throughout the ceiling, but would rather have wood around this beam.

Regards,
Peter