Foil face on one side with brown paper face on the reverse. The gyproc plasterboard product range provides solutions for enhanced moisture, fire, acoustic, impact and thermal performance. Our gyproc wallboard duplex, backed with a vapour controlled membrane, is a highquality and durable product. One of the most common size in the uk is 2400mm by 1200mm, which is often referred to as an 8 by 4 sheet as they used to be eight feet long and four feet wide in imperial sizes.
Foilboard insulation systems is one of the leading australian owned insulation manufacturers and suppliers of energy saving, sustainable building insulation products. A gypsum wallboard, the back surface of which is covered with a continuous sheet of aluminum foil explanation of foil backed gypsum wallboard. Knauf vapour panel plasterboard has a metallised polyester foil laminated on the grey paper back, finished with a square edge. Fox news, wwiiera racy paintings discovered at english nursing home, 18 oct. This duplex plasterboard is backed with a vapour controlled membrane and has an aerated gypsum centre, secured by bonded paper liners and polyester film. If thats all you need to do to satisfy the bi cant you just get. This wallboard features an aerated gypsum centre, secured by bonded paper liners and polyester film. The combination of the bulk insulation properties from the eps core and reflective foil laminate when it is installed alongside a still air space, provide energy efficiency properties to. Find out information about foil backed gypsum wallboard. In addition to our standard plasterboard range we carry a range of more specialist plasterboards. Home building materials film and foil plasterboard plasterboard, foil backed. Using a vapourcheck or foil backed plasterboard as a vcl. Putting foilbacked plasterboard on your ceiling diytime.
Specialist plasterboards foil, fireline, soundbloc and mr. Manufacturers vary depending on location and or the quantity ordered. Kooltherm k118 insulated plasterboard internal wall. Plasterboard definition of plasterboard by merriamwebster. Boards can be installed utilising mechanical fixing techniques only. This makes it ideal for use in roofs, decks and walls. Protect tf200 thermo insulating breather membrane 1. Totally unscientific as i dont do it for a living but usually the foil backed stuff gets used in bathrooms and is marketed as being moisture controll iirc. Reflective foil insulation reflective foil insulation has an ability to minimise radiant heat transfer.
Protect tf200 thermo is a high performance breather membrane designed for protection of external timber framed walls during the construction process and provides secondary protection after construction minimising the risk of interstitial condensation. Our product brochures include uvalue tables, handling advice and installation guidance. They should be used to form a continuous airtight layer and so all the joints and any penetrations must always be sealed with the appropriate airtightness tapes. If you use the insulated plasterboard this should come with an aluminium foil vapour barrier between the plasterboard and the insulation, but check a corner to make sure. Vapour barrier plasterboard building supplies online. As part of our kooltherm k100 range, it provides a level of performance that is unrivalled in the world of rigid thermoset insulation materials with a thermal conductivity of just 0. The vapour panel has a metallised polyester foil which creates an effective vapour barrier to limit any moisture diffusion. Jan 20, 2007 would aluminum foil backed drywall gypsum board reflect or retain heat or cool back into my house. You can get a foil backed plasterboard that also has a layer of insulation in it, not sure what the correct name for it is, i thought that maybe we could use this to increase the level of insulation in the house. Fire resistant plasterboard which can assist in additional fire protection within a building. Vapour control layers are always required whenever you insulate, irrespective of the insulation used. The cheapest insulated plasterboard which uses expanded polystyrene does not have a vapour barrier, so dont use it. Very often builders use foil backed plaster board on both walls and ceiling to help meet modern building regs concerning heat insulation and fire regs.
Belt and braces would be to locate a vcl behind the insulated plasterboard, but manufacturers seem to accept that the integrated vcl provides enough protection without further sealing. Product enquiry form knauf vapour panel foil backed plasterboard te 1. The knauf insulating laminates range of thermal insulated plasterboard is designed to enhance thermal insulation for walls and roofs. Browse our range of foil backed plasterboards to find a product thats perfect for you. Can i use standard plasterboard or should i use foil backed plasterboard as has been recommended to me by a builder. Download official vlc media player for windows videolan. Most plasterboards come with a white paper face and the other side a grey, thicker paper face. This video shows how to fix internal solid wall insulation using mechanical fixings and. If you need any technical advice or would just like to find out more about the foilboard insulation panel, please call 1800 354 717. Specialist plasterboards foil, fireline, soundbloc and. Knauf vapour panel has a metallised polyester foil creating an effective vapour barrier to limit moisture diffusion, ideal for lining the internal side of the external walls and underside of roofs and decks. Should it be a moisture resistantgreen board, hardibacker board or some other.
Foil backed plasterboard creates a barrier to limit moisture in ceilings and walls. Foil back gypsum board can be used for exterior walls and ceilings in new construction and remodeling. Drywall also known as plasterboard, wallboard, sheet rock, gypsum board, buster board, custard board, or gypsum panel is a panel made of calcium sulfate dihydrate, with or without additives, typically extruded between thick sheets of facer and backer paper, used in the construction of interior walls and ceilings. Discussion in builders talk started by using adhesive with foil plasterboard, mar 24, 2008. Which plasterboard is best to use on a bathroom ceiling. The aluminum foil, laminated to the back surface, is a vapor retarder to keep interior moisture within the building at a suitable comfort level. The owner asked for foilback plasterboard fair enough i told him id have to batten the walls out so i can fix the boards he replied why cant you dab them i said because the foil wont adhere to the adhesive and they will just fall off. Foil backed plasterboard is available, you can also get preinsulated foil backed pb. Standard plasterboard is a layer of hardened plaster sandwiched between two layers of paper and used to line stud partitioning, ceilings and used in dry lining. Is generally less effective, however it is quick and easy and is suitable for most buildings. Foil backed plasterboard can be used as a vapour barrier and can only be fixed with screws as it is not suitable for the direct bond method. Recent examples on the web the facility is going to paint over the murals in order to get ready for the next resident, but mazurkruszynska added a plasterboard will be put over them so they can be preserved.
Vapour control layer in walls insulation kingspan great. A gypsum wallboard, the back surface of which is covered with a continuous sheet of aluminum foil explanation of foilbacked gypsum wallboard. Attach plasterboard with 1inch of poly across the top, which will hopefully level everything off. My concern is should i have bought foil backed plasterboard or does the normal board just go straight on walls and ceiling or should i be putting some gauge plastic membrane and then the plaster board. Gtec vapour can be jointed and finished with gtec jointing systems. Use foil backed plasterboard alone fixed to the frame, presuming the foil will create a vcl, or 3.
Vlc runs on all versions of windows, from windows xp sp3 to the last version of windows 10. Well, if you are dealing with a cavity wall since we strongly advise you always start insulation with your walls, then you should know all the pros of foil backed insulation boards, as one of your options. It can also act as a water proofing membrane under a roof and as a moisture barrier in roofs and walls. Kingspan kooltherm k118 insulated plasterboard is a premium performance insulation with a fibrefree rigid thermoset phenolic core. Browse our range of foil backed plasterboards to find a. Dry lining an external wall standard or foil backed.
These are normally from the gyproc, knauf or lafarge plasterboard ranges. Depending on the manufacturer, boards are known as duplex, vapour panel or vapour board respectively. Kooltherm k118 insulated plasterboard internal wall insulation. Updated in october 2016, usg boral plasterboard installation manual is an essential reference guide for plasterboard installers and builders. Property has a lot of damp issues which is all getting treated by a dpc specialist.
Thermofoil board is made from a thick eps foam core with two layers of reflective aluminium laminated to both sides. Gyproc moisture, fire and thermal plasterboards boards for. The foil backed is to prevent moisture from getting out of the room, you can just as easily staple polythene sheet before putting normal plasterboard up. The question is a fairly obvious one but allow me to address the main concern i was hoping to be in a detailed answer.
Fixing insulated plasterboard to walls of brick or block. Gyproc wallboard duplex plasterboard features an ivory faced paper on one side with a metallised polyester film the reverse. Plasterboard, foil backed, in barbour product search, the fastest route to the right product. Drywall also known as plasterboard, wallboard, sheet rock, gypsum board, buster board, custard board, or gypsum panel is a panel made of calcium sulfate dihydrate, with or without additives, typically extruded between thick sheets of facer and backer paper. Plasterboard comes in many different sizes and thicknesses and has several different edge finishes. And my point is that if foil backed plasterboard or any other form of vapour barrier is installed with the vapour control layer toward the cold side of the thermal profile of the construction. Thermofoil board is typically installed on external wall frames to provide improved thermal, vapour barrier and draft sealing properties when joins are taped. Find out information about foilbacked gypsum wallboard. Internal insulation of a single brick wall am i on the. The combination of the bulk insulation properties from the eps core and reflective foil lamina. The foil acts as a powerful barrier that limits moisture diffusion and prevents creeping damp. This duplex plasterboard is backed with a vapour controlled membrane and has an aerated gypsum centre, secured by.
Depending on the manufacturer, boards are known as duplex, vapour panel or vapour board respectively manufacturers vary depending on location and or the quantity ordered. Plasterboards with enhanced performance have been highlighted with key symbols. Dry lining an external wall standard or foil backed plasterboard. The gtec vapour board has the same physical property as the standard board but has a silver metallised polyester film back liner which enhances the vapour resistance of the product. Foil backed plasterboard utilises a thin foil backing to provide excellent vapour resistance. This type of foil backed plasterboard is available in other sizes also. If you are using foil faced insulation, then you can use foil tape on the joints where the insulation boards meet. There is no obvious damp issue, although a couple of outside walls have marks presumably from a condensation buildup where it appears they have had. Also supplied is foil backed plasterboard for use where a vapour barrier is required, such as in loft or attic conversions. Gtec standard board with an additional laminated vapour control layer. The owner asked for foilback plasterboard fair enough i told him id have to batten the walls out so i can fix the boards he replied why cant you dab them i said because the foil wont. Moisture resistant plasterboard is useful for use in wet areas such as bathrooms, it is also a good idea to tank moisture resistant.
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