1. Secure resources – gyproc plasterboard
Understand the range of gyproc plasterboard types and how they are cut and fixed into position

2. Secure plasterboards to backgrounds
Aim
To show different plasterboards and how to fix them into place
Objective
To know and recognise different plasterboards, and know how to fix them

3. Secure plasterboards to backgrounds
Introduction
What do you know?
How many different plasterboards can you name?
What standard thicknesses are boards available in?
What colour is Gyproc FireLine?
How should boards be stored?
Name 2 tools used for cutting plasterboard

4. Secure plasterboards to backgrounds
Introduction
An introduction to plasterboard?
Flat sheets of plaster sandwiched between two layers of paper liner
By varying the content of the core and the type of liner used, boards are produced to suit many different requirements
Requirements include fire resistance, sound absorption, water resistance or impact resistance
Designed to meet all current Building Regs
A range of 30 different boards in a wide variety of sizes

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Board types
Gyproc WallBoard
The standard board product with ivory paper suitable for most applications where normal fire, structural and acoustic levels are required.
Manufactured in 9.5mm, 12.5mm and 15mm thickness.
Used for internal partitions and ceilings

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Board types
Gyproc WallBoard TEN
A Gyproc WallBoard engineered to meet the guidance given in the revised Building Regulations Approved Document Part E, where used, plasterboard must have a mass of 10kg/m² for internal partitions and separating walls in all residential projects, both new build and refurbishment

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Board types
Gyproc SoundBloc
Gypsum plasterboard with a higher density and sound damping core.
Designed for use in British Gypsum wall lining, partition and ceiling systems where greater levels of sound insulation are required.
Pale blue coloured face paper.

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Board types
Gyproc Moisture Resistant
Gypsum plasterboard with water repellent additives in the core, encased in a special green paper liner.
Suitable as a base for ceramic tiling in wet use areas. Also used for external soffits in sheltered positions.

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Board types
Gyproc Plank
A 19mm thick version of Gyproc WallBoard. Used as the main board in a variety of British Gypsum systems where acoustic performance is a requirement.

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Board types
Gyproc FireLine
Gypsum plasterboard with fibre glass and other additives in the core.
Used in British Gypsum partition, wall lining and ceiling systems to give increased fire protection.
Pink coloured face paper for clear identification on site.
Also available in a moisture resistant version.

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Board types
Gyproc WallBoard DUPLEX
Gyproc WallBoard backed with a vapour control membrane.
Used for wall and ceiling linings where vapour control and a plasterboard lining are required in one fixing operation.
Can improve thermal resistance of the lining when facing a minimum 20mm cavity.

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Cutting Gyproc plasterboards
Lay board flat face up
Mark off the measurements required, and place the straight edge up to these marks

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Cutting Gyproc plasterboards
Run a craft knife along the straight edge to score the paper face of the board
Self retracting knives are the safest to use to reduce the risk of injury

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Cutting Gyproc plasterboards

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Cutting Gyproc plasterboards
The Blade Runner is an alternate

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Fixing Gyproc plasterboards
Staggered end joints
Joists
View of ceiling with boards tacked in position and staggered end joints

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Fixing Gyproc plasterboards
The common method is to screw fix plasterboards with Drywall Timber Screws
Not less than 13mm
Galvanised clout nail
Max 3mm
Nail pulling back paper liner, not penetrating through
Nail head flush with board

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Conclusion
You should now have the knowledge to complete the following:
How many different plasterboards can you name?
What standard thicknesses are boards available in?
What colour is Gyproc FireLine?
How should boards be stored?
Name 2 tools used for cutting plasterboard

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