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How do you tell if plasterboard is moisture resistant
How do I know exactly how resistant to moisture any given moisture-resistance plasterboard product is?
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"Hi,
The Green colour plasterboard is moisture resistant.
Gyproc Moisture Resistant plasterboard is specifically designed to tolerate moist and humid conditions. Its silicone additives along with its water repellent liners help achieve a product that is perfect for use in, Bathrooms and kitchens where levels of humidity are significantly higher. This impressive plasterboard absorbs less than 5% of water, provides great fire protection and acoustic insulation where needed. This product is ideal for semi exposed areas and is a must for any Bathroom or kitchen construction."
The Green colour plasterboard is moisture resistant.
Gyproc Moisture Resistant plasterboard is specifically designed to tolerate moist and humid conditions. Its silicone additives along with its water repellent liners help achieve a product that is perfect for use in, Bathrooms and kitchens where levels of humidity are significantly higher. This impressive plasterboard absorbs less than 5% of water, provides great fire protection and acoustic insulation where needed. This product is ideal for semi exposed areas and is a must for any Bathroom or kitchen construction."
Answered on 12th May 2022 - Member since Jun 2021 -
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"Moisture board will be rate h1, h2 or h3.
H1 being the least resistant and h3 the most resistant."
H1 being the least resistant and h3 the most resistant."
Answered on 12th May 2022 - Member since Apr 2022 -
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"Moisture resistant plasterboard is green
You can buy this at any builders merchants"
You can buy this at any builders merchants"
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"Usually the colour on the back of the board is green the colours change on what type of board you want to use soundboard comes in 3 colours pink for fire resistance"
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"It's a blue coloured board if it hasn't been skimmed yet. There is writing on the rear of the boards if you can get to the rear of it"
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"Some manufactures specifications vary:
Specifically gauging how moisture-resistant a board is isn’t possible.
They have certain additives in the plaster/paper of the sheet that prevent moisture seeping, mould growing etc to an extent. However this is not a completely waterproof solution, if that’s what you are in need of, then there are other systems that can aid in this area."
Specifically gauging how moisture-resistant a board is isn’t possible.
They have certain additives in the plaster/paper of the sheet that prevent moisture seeping, mould growing etc to an extent. However this is not a completely waterproof solution, if that’s what you are in need of, then there are other systems that can aid in this area."
Answered on 12th May 2022 - Member since May 2017 -
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"Cut a small peace off , straight line. So the board is still square, And can be used dab some water on the peace that you have cut off"
Answered on 12th May 2022 - Member since Dec 2021 -
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"Moisture resictence board is green that's how you know ,,,pink us fire blue sound and green is moisture"
Answered on 7th Jun 2022 - Member since May 2022 -
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"Hi guys you would use the green moisture resistant boards they especially ideal for use in bathroom showers and damp areas"
Answered on 12th May 2022 - Member since Mar 2018 -
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"Most stockists will help you, but the moisture board is green. Hope this helps"
Answered on 12th May 2022 - Member since Feb 2022 -
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