Book
Plasterboard (3 part set)
Publisher
BREPress
Author
H Harrison
Format
Subject / Keyword
Good Building Guide 70, GBG70
Published Date
01-Mar-2007
ISBN
9781860819551
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For satisfactory performance of a completed construction, it is crucial that the correct type, thickness or mass of plasterboard is selected. The first part (8 pages) of this Good Building Guide describes the range of boards available and when they can be used. The right fixing and finishing techniques for each type of board must also be used. The second and third parts (6 pages each) of this guide provide practical guidance for operatives on fixing and finishing plasterboard, drawing on BRE observations of site practices. Checklists are included for use at both design and site stages. All three parts of the guide are available separately or as a set (GG70). The set is a total of 20 pages. Features / Benefits - Best practice guidance based on BRE observations of site practice - Includes checklists for use by designers and operatives - Emphasises the importance of selecting the correct board for satisfactory performance. - Summarises the available range of plasterboards and systems and their applications. - Guidance on how plasterboards meet the requirements of recent changes in the Approved Documents E and L of the Building Regulations. - Discusses plasterboard applications in the Robust Details construction scheme. Contents Part 1 Types of plasterboard Systems Changes in the Building Regulations (England and Wales) Robust Details Further reading and guidance Part 2 Ceilings Walls Jointing and finishing References and further reading Part 3 Separating floors Ceilings Walls Jointing and finishing References and further reading
Book
Plasterboard (3 part set)
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