Below you’ll find all of the information needed to complete wall lining, partition, floor and ceiling systems, no matter the size and complexity of the project specification.
A 25kg bag of Gyproc DriWall Adhesive is suitable for two 1200x2400mm plasterboards under normal use, however more adhesive will be required if the background is not plumb or straight.
What is the sound insulation performance of Gyproc plasterboard?
Gyproc plasterboard does not have stand alone sound insulation performance. However, data can be found in the White Book Specification Selector for its performance as part of a system.
Our Gyproc Sealant is used for sealing air paths to reduce air leakage and optimise sound insulation performance.
It also has excellent adhesive qualities and benefits from being water based rather than solvent based. It's also the product we use when carrying out system testing and therefore we know it will work as intended.
How do you fire upgrade a lath and plaster ceiling?
First, the existing lath and plaster ceiling should be fully retained with suitable reinforcing, for example, chicken wire, which should be designed and fixed in accordance with guidance from a structural engineer based on the calculated weight of the existing ceiling. This is to prevent a situation where an old ceiling falls onto the new GypCeiling lining, therefore, adding additional weight which the new system is not capable of supporting.
For ceiling constructions the Gypframe GL1 Lining Channels are located at 450mm (for 12.5mm lining) or 600mm centres (for 15mm lining) and Gypframe GL2 Brackets, Gypframe GL9 Brackets or Gypframe GL12 Brackets are located at 1200mm centres.
Density will be approximately 600 to 1000kg/m3 depending on board type. To calculate the density of the plasterboard, establish the weight per square metre and divide it by its thickness in metres.