plaster boards

Whilst it is possible to use standard plasterboard in a bathroom (and many people do), it is certainly not the best product. A normal plasterboard is not designed to deal with high levels of moisture, and over longer periods it can deteriorate. If you are tiling the boards, then grout and any silicone around the […]

You can definitely use 12.5mm plasterboard on a ceiling. In fact it’s the most common thickness for ceilings in residential properties. Some people like to use 9.5mm plasterboards on ceilings. This is mainly because they are lighter to work with, and they are also cheaper than 12.5mm boards. However, this does present several problems. Firstly,

A collapsing ceiling can be a harrowing event. Especially if you had no idea that there was a problem. This can be even worse if you were in the room at the time. There is obviously a risk of injury, damage to personal possessions, furniture, and flooring. Plus you now have a big hole in

A sagging ceiling can be quite concerning. After all, there is a lot of weight in a ceiling and were it to fall through, it could result in serious damage and potential injury. There are two parts of a ceiling that can sag. The first is the plaster and the second is the timber joists.

There are several ways to insulate a property. The most common way is via a combination of cavity wall insulation and internal insulation. The internal insulation is usually present in areas such as your loft, and internal stud walls. In the mid 1990’s, insulated plasterboard was introduced to the market as an alternative, and it