Plasterboards have come a long way since the U.S. Gypsum company (USG) invented the drywall in 1916. Initially the material was introduced as fireproof tiles, and after several years it evolved into multi-layer gypsum and paper sheets. Soon after, it became the plasterboard form as we know it today. Nowadays, innovation in the plasterboard systems […]
Bushfire Attack Compliance for Your Commercial Facility
When it comes to construction in bushfire prone areas in Australia, the bushfire risk for a particular building is defined by its BAL, or known as Bushfire Attack Level. This risk level is usually rated by a qualified bushfire consultant who examines the location and prepares a bushfire report or a bushfire risk assessment. In […]
Wet-Area Plastering and What You Need to Consider
To protect the structural integrity of buildings, in addition to fire and acoustic performances which we’ve previously discussed, the Building Code of Australia (BCA) also includes waterproofing requirements for plastering wet area walls and ceilings. The BCA performance based code that contains the requirements for wet area plastering of buildings in Australia is published by […]
Plasterboard and Acoustic Performance
Previously, we discussed the requirements of Fire Performance on plasterboard walls and ceilings as guided by The Building Code of Australia (BCA). In addition to fire rating, plasterboard systems and installation are also required to comply with Acoustic Performance as set out by the BCA. Acoustic performance helps to ensure occupant comfort and privacy, certain […]
Gypsum Plasterboard and Fire Performance
If you’ve heard of the term “plaster of Paris”, you might wonder how it came about. Plaster of Paris is also known as gypsum plaster, which since ancient times have been prepared from the abundant gypsum found near Paris. Interestingly, it is also related to one of the earliest fire codes in which Louis XIV […]
