Plasterboards make building walls and ceilings quickly and efficiently, offering excellent insulation properties and fire resistance.
There are different kinds of plasterboard available, each tailored specifically to different environments and uses. Some models are moisture resistant and designed to withstand damp environments – ideal for use in bathrooms and kitchens – while others contain special supplements within their gypsum core that prevent the spread of flames.
Moisture-resistant
Moisture-resistant plasterboards from Knauf are designed to withstand high levels of humidity that could otherwise rot wood and other building materials. Ideal for coastal regions like Dar es Salaam where high humidity and moisture can damage walls and ceilings, Knauf’s moisture-resistant plasterboard can easily replace broken or damaged panels as needed for maintenance purposes.
Moisture resistant plasterboard is often found in bathrooms, kitchens and en suite rooms to reduce mould growth. It consists of an aerated gypsum core filled with additives designed to repel moisture before being covered by an impermeable paper liner.
Moisture-resistant plasterboards are being increasingly utilized in residential properties, yet awareness among end-users may limit market growth. Furthermore, their price can make it hard for many people to afford them; but overall the market should expand over time.
Fireproof
Plasterboard comes in many different varieties to meet different wall and ceiling solutions. Some varieties are fireproof while others boast thermal efficiency features and sound proofing properties. Determining which one best meets your needs depends on their purpose – knowing how they’re made can help guide this decision-making process.
Plasterboards are typically created by sandwiching together layers of wet gypsum and paper fibre with two sheets of heavy paper or glass-fiber mats, then drying in an automated drying chamber. Once complete, these boards can be ready for use right away!
Fire-rated plasterboard is easily identifiable thanks to its color; typically pink or red for easy recognition. These boards are intended for high-risk areas like domestic separating walls and rooms above garages as well as voids, metal structures and shaft wall linings; their purpose is also to reduce damage caused by fire as well as prevent its further spread for some period of time thereby helping minimize costly repairs and reduce risk.
Insulated
Insulated plasterboard is an increasingly popular choice for wall lining, as its heat-trapping qualities help retain heat in living or working spaces and prevent it from escaping into the environment. Insulated plasterboard also features a vapour barrier to reduce condensation within walls.
These boards can help improve insulation in buildings by being attached either using the dot and dab method or mechanically, making installation easy. Ideal for both solid walls and cavity walls, and many applications, Warmline and Celotex both sell them.
Garden rooms and external offices that don’t allow for installing cavity wall insulation will find these to be particularly beneficial. Furthermore, they can also be installed into garden rooms to make them more livable spaces. Finally, schoolchildren, patients, care homes and hospitals will all find them beneficial to help keep them warm during cold spells or temperature drop between rooms in schools, care homes or hospitals. Furthermore, garden room heaters make garden rooms or external offices more livable spaces than they otherwise would be.
Easy to install
Plasterboards provide both fire and sound proofing while also acting as an effective insulating material. Their lightweight nature makes them easily adaptable to any design, while moisture resistance makes them suitable for coastal regions like Dar es Salaam where humidity may rot other materials. Furthermore, plasterboards are quick and simple to install or repair in case any panels break down quickly – offering peace of mind to both tenants and landlords.
Drywall installation and finishing require significant expertise and experience, which is why hiring a team of drywall specialists is necessary for completing this process efficiently and accurately. Professionals will make sure all seams between boards are taped down before covering them with joint compound. This will give the walls an attractive, seamless finish.
Gypsum boards come with different capabilities, including flame retardancy and moisture resistance. Furthermore, they come in various thicknesses to meet all your home or building project requirements.