Fire-Resistant Plasterboard – Gypsum – Residential & Commercial Interiors

Product Overview

This fire-resistant plasterboard sheet, with dimensions of 2400 × 1200mm and a 12.5mm tapered edge, is ideal for ceilings, partitions, and wall linings. Designed to align with typical stud spacing, it maximizes coverage and efficiency.

The tapered edge profile allows for a seamless finish by accommodating tape and jointing compound, resulting in a surface ready for direct decoration. The standard dimensions minimize joint requirements, enhancing installation efficiency without compromising performance.

Features & Benefits

• Fire-resistant core: Offers up to 30 minutes of fire protection when used in the correct system.
• Tapered edge profile: Ensures joint compound and tape sit flush, preventing raised seams.
• Pink paper face: Easy visual identification of fire-rated boards.
• Lightweight gypsum core: Simplifies lifting and installation.
• Suitable for ceilings: Reduces overhead work demands.
• Standard size: Fits common framing systems.

Applications

• Ceiling lining: Ideal for fire-rated overhead installations.
• Partitions: Suitable for non-loadbearing dividing walls.
• Corridors and stairwells: Common in escape routes.
• Plant rooms: Used for enclosing boiler or electrical riser walls.

Installation Guidance

• Fix with staggered joints: Enhances strength and reduces cracking.
• Cut by scoring and snapping: Ensures accurate sizing.
• Store flat in a dry space: Prevents moisture damage.

Compliance & Performance

• Compliance: EN 520, Types A and D: Meets fire resistance standards.
• Classified as Gypsum Type X: Enhanced fire performance.
• BS EN ISO 9001: 2000: Produced under quality management standards.
• BS 1230: Part 1 1985: Meets plasterboard performance requirements.

FAQs

• What is the fire resistance rating?
  Provides up to 30 minutes of fire protection in the correct system.
• Can this be used for ceiling installations?
  Yes, it is suitable for overhead applications.
• How should the board be stored?
  Store flat in a dry space to prevent moisture damage.