Fire-Resistant Plasterboard – Gypsum – Interior Fire Safety

Product Overview

Enhance your construction projects with this long-length fire-resistant plasterboard, measuring 2700mm x 1200mm with a 12.5mm tapered edge. Ideal for ceilings, partitions, and wall linings, it reduces horizontal joints to improve finish quality.

The tapered edge profile allows joint compound and tape to sit flush, creating a seamless surface ready for direct decoration. Its longer length minimizes the need for horizontal joints in standard-height rooms, improving installation efficiency and ensuring a cleaner, more uniform finish.

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, eliminating raised seams.
• Lightweight gypsum core: Simplifies lifting, cutting, and fixing for ease of use.
• Large size: Reduces joints in tall wall installations with its 2700mm x 1200mm dimensions.

Applications

• Tall partitions: Large sheets reduce horizontal joints.
• Ceiling lining in high rooms: Covers extended spans effortlessly.
• Circulation areas: Provides fire protection for stairwells and corridors.

Installation Guidance

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

Compliance & Performance

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