How much does plaster board weigh?

Specifications

Brand Gyproc
Product weight 23.7kg
Product thickness 12.5mm
R-value (thermal resistance) 0.07m²K/W
Standard EN520:2004+A12009

How heavy is a sheet of Gyprock?

Physical Properties

Nominal Board Weight* 8.5kg/m2
Combustibility In accordance with BCA Clause C1.12, Gyprock Standard 13mm may be used wherever a non-combustible material is required by the Code.
Total Recycled Content 3.7%

How much does plasterboard weight per m2?

With a mass of 10kg per m², Gyproc WallBoard Ten 12.5mm plasterboard meets the Part E requirements for residential buildings by reducing sound transmission through partitions.

How much does a 6 Metre plasterboard weigh?

SHEETROCK® Wall Board is available in lengths up to 6 metres to minimise jointing and provides a surface suitable to a wide range of decorative finishes….Plasterboard 6000 x 1200 x 10mm RESE Plasterboard Wall.

Code RE101260
Length 6000 mm
Width 1200 mm
Thickness 10 mm
Weight 49.68 kg

How much does a 15mm plasterboard weigh?

800 g/m2
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Product Name Gyproc WallBoard Plasterboard Tapered Edge 2400 x 1200 x 15mm
Finish Smooth
Recyclable Yes
Product Width 1200 mm
Product Weight 800 g/m2

How much does a sheet of 9.5 mm plasterboard weight?

10.9kg
Specifications

Brand Gyproc
Product weight 10.9kg
Product thickness 9.5mm
Standard EN520:2004+A12009
Material Gypsum

How heavy is a 4×8 sheet of drywall?

around 57 pounds
Standard Drywall. The main difference between ultralight and standard drywall is, obviously, the weight. A conventional 1/2-inch thick sheet of drywall measuring 4 x 8 feet weighs around 57 pounds.

What is the weight of gypsum board?

Width: 4′ (1220 mm) standard. Lengths: 8′ (2440 mm) standard. Weight (approx.): 1/4″ (6.4 mm) – 1.13 lb/ft2 (5.5 kg/m2) 3/8″ (9.5 mm) – 1.25 lb/ft2 (6.1 kg/m2)

Can you use 10mm gyprock for ceilings?

The plasterboard sizes for ceilings are 9.5mm or 10mm.

What is standard Gyprock thickness?

Gyprock installation process Standard gyprock sheets come in 1200mm or 1350mm widths and in lengths of up to 6mtrs. Most walls are built using 10mm thick gyprock, but it’s available in various thicknesses. Plasterboard that’s used for ceilings is thicker as it needs some reinforcement for added strength.

What is 15mm plasterboard used for?

15mm Plasterboard Knauf Wallboard Knauf Wallboard is plasterboard with an ivory paper face ideally suited to receive a plaster finish or for direct decoration. Typically used for: Partitions. Linings.

Can I use 9.5 mm plasterboard on walls?

The most common plasterboard thickness is 9.5mm and 12.5mm. For ceilings is used 9.5mm thick plasterboard and for walls – 12.5mm.

Can you paint straight onto plasterboard?

You can paint straight onto/over plasterboard in most cases, you simply need to cover the joints and any holes created by your fixings first. Being able to paint directly onto the surface of the new wall is convenient and saves time and money. You can also plaster over painted plasterboard at a later stage.

How much does a 4×8 1/2 sheet of drywall weigh?

How much does a drywall board weigh?

The Weight of a Sheet of Drywall For a frame of reference, standard 1/2″ drywall that is used in interior residential construction generally weighs about 1.6 pounds per square foot, totaling 51.2 pounds for one sheet.

Is gypsum board heavier than drywall?

LightRoc® gypsum wallboard is lighter in weight than traditional 1/2” drywall and is designed for use in wall and ceiling applications spaced no more than 24”o/c.

Is 13mm Gyprock better than 10mm?

13mm board is rarely used for ceilings these days and there is no benefit over the 10mm ceiling board, except maybe a slight acoustic benefit, very slight. Yet the benefit using 10mm ceiling board is that off cuts can be used on walls.

Is Gyprock the same as plasterboard?

Gyprock is a brand name for plasterboard, sometimes known as gypsum board. Gyprock panels are made by sandwiching a layer of gypsum plaster between two sheets of felt paper. Once the gypsum is set, it creates a solid panel which is then fixed to a stud wall.

Can you use 10mm Gyprock for ceilings?

Do you need noggins for 15mm plasterboard?

∎ Perimeter noggings are not required for support of 15mm plasterboard on supports at 600mm centres where the ceiling is part of a non-fire rated structure, e.g. ceiling to trusses under a roof void.