Plywood out, Habito in
When it comes to the construction of high-rise buildings, plywood falls short. In its place, British Gypsum’s Habito plasterboard is standing tall.
The tightening of fire regulations has ruled out the use of combustible materials like plywood in tall buildings. Specifiers are searching for a viable alternative. That’s where British Gypsum’s Habito plasterboard delivers – on both compliance and performance.
Backed by expanded load data for a wider range of fittings – as well as a new 12 mm service support plate – Habito is now being positioned as an alternative pattress solution to plywood.
Fully tested with wall plugs, cavity anchors and 5 mm woodscrews, Habito’s fixing strength performance is proven in the data – now available for the whole construction industry to see.
The A2-s1,d0 rated board is easy to install – with no special tools needed and full guidance provided. It can be used as a pattress or as a full plasterboard layer in a British Gypsum system, saving time and money on site. Plus, its score and snap technology makes the installation process more efficient (not to mention less dusty).
Key features and benefits:
- Smooth paper-lined surface, ready for painting
- Specialist fixings for better fixing capability
- Score and snap technology for easier installation
- Used as a standard plasterboard
- Or as an alternative pattress solution to plywood
- Recycled locally in the UK
“By proving the fixing strength of our Habito plasterboard – and making the data available for architects, specifiers and the whole industry to see – we’ve taken another step towards making the world a better home.” - James Felix, Product Manager
As the world continues to evolve and regulations make construction safer, British Gypsum’s Habito plasterboard is an innovative, sustainable and practical option for the tall buildings of the future.