Plasterboard has a number of uses in commercial and domestic environments. Primarily plasterboard is used as a smooth surface to divide a living space or room up. In your home plasterboard will be fixed to timber or steel studs and filled with insulation to provide and acoustic wall which divides the living space or workspace for optimum sound and privacy.

There are a number of different types of plasterboard the main types are detailed below. 1.standard plasterboard- this is the most common type of plasterboard there is you will get this in all standard builders merchants and is available in a number different sizes such as 1800 x  900, 2400 x 1200, 2700 x 1200, 3000 x 1200 and 3600 x 1200.

It is also available in a number of differant thickness’s depending on your individual requirements which are 9.5mm , 12.5mm, 15.0mm. once installed plasterboard can be plastered over or dry lined giving a smooth and seamless finish which can then be painted or wallpapered for the perfect wall 2. fireline plasterboard – this type of plasterboard as additives which when installed in certain constructions will give you an increased fire protection for beams, room to room, room to room above please check with manufacturers for installation details. 3.sound plasterboard this type plasterboard will increase the reduction of sound room to room is commonly used in areas where I sound transmission occurs. 4.moisture plasterboard – this is most commonly used in areas where high moisture occurs such as bathrooms,  toilet areas, shower areas again the properties within this type of plasterboard will stop mould and rot etc.

Plasterboard in the workplace will be used with timber and aluminium sections to provide an office environment which is pleasing on the eye and also provides sound secrecy or visual secrecy. When filling a void with insulation rolls or slabs this can ensure that a room  is given the utmost privacy the benefit of plasterboard systems is that they can also be taken down quickly and easily without causing a loss of mess and destruction to an existing office. Once screws have been removed be plasterboard falls away and can be placed on the skip for escape recycling. This means plasterboard is one of the most adaptable and usable building products of the modern day age.

When you are looking to choose a particular supplier for plasterboard you need to ensure they have a local delivery yard, the prices can vary depending on which supplier you choose to use and they will not always have all of the additional accessories that are required when you are looking to install your wall or ceiling. One company that has nationwide coverage and a full range of products is distributor Ltd. When choosing a manufacturer for plasterboard there are primarily three companies in the UK which produced the product and have done so for many years. British gypsum, Knauf, and Lafarge each have their own technical departments and mobile sales people should you require any additional expertise or have questions over your plasterboard installation.

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