PLASTERBOARD IS strands creates a performance which is greater The new and improved content presents Knauf’s MANUFACTURED than required for strength and stiffness properties recommendation for best practice plasterboard FROM GYPSUM between centre to centre of joists, plus, depending installation to achieve an optimum finish. on the application, it can provide bracing solutions Complementing Knauf’s Blueprint technical PRESSED BETWEEN for up to 6kn of pressure. manual, the residential plasterboard guide LAYERS OF Another bonus? Building with OS’Brace® provides step-by-step requirements for walls and RECYCLED PAPER products is quick and easy, leading to faster ceilings. Internal and external ceilings are covered turnaround times and satisfied customers. Plus, independently, given external ceilings are subject to with EGGER’s focus on sustainably managed more demanding conditions than inside the home. forests, this innovative, high-quality bracing solution Another inclusion in the updated guide is represents an earth-friendly choice, giving your information for the use of Knauf metal framing projects an extra tick for sustainability. components for ceilings. It provides assurance for frame and screw spacing requirements for Plaster master the various wind classes, essential for homes in Internal walls account for a huge part of any new Queensland and Northern Australia that can be home, and your choice of lining for this large frequently exposed to extreme weather events. surface area can have a dramatic impact on the The new Knauf residential plasterboard guide is an building’s overall sustainability. Plasterboard, which essential tool for successful plasterboard installation, is manufactured from gypsum pressed between keeping you up-to-date with the latest regulations layers of recycled paper, is a fully-recyclable and compliant with industry best practice. product and therefore a good choice for eco- conscious building. Knauf says that as plasterboard Walls with more is also a lightweight building material, this helps The ongoing thermal performance of a home is a reduce the embodied energy associated with major factor in its overall sustainability, so when transport costs and emissions. building, look for products that will assist in keeping Visually, your choice of plasterboard can also the interiors naturally warmer in winter and cooler in have a big impact on a home’s interiors. Beautiful summer. This will dramatically reduce the amount clean, smooth walls that can reduce noise, such of energy used by the occupants over the life of the as Knauf’s Opal plasterboard, help create a home home, lowering its overall environmental impact. that is durable, low maintenance, functional and Bondor’s latest offering, LuxeWall , is an® aesthetically desirable. environmentally friendly, lightweight walling product Knauf has recently updated its residential that delivers these exact benefits. With superior plasterboard guide. This new, reader-friendly thermal performance and air-leakage control manual provides straightforward diagrams for through interlocking wall modules, LuxeWall® helps installing plasterboard in residential dwellings. regulate internal temperatures and reduce energy usage for heating and cooling. The high-performance LuxeWall®range delivers outstanding architectural finishes, with flush wall and corner modules available in a range of trending Colorbond Matt and Metallic finishes, combined® with an architectural UniSmart trim finishing system.® According to Bondor, building with LuxeWall® makes it easier than ever to deliver projects on time and on budget. This highly cost-effective product is specifically designed and engineered to allow increased speed of construction, thanks to the unique concealed fixed system where LuxeWall® wall modules are fixed to traditional timber or metal stud wall framing. LuxeWall®is tested and certified to Australian Standards, conforms to the NCC with Codemark accreditation for easy certification, and is manufactured right here in Australia by Bondor Building Solutions. Bondor is proud to manufacture and deliver a cost-effective solution Australia-wide to the local building industry, using Australian- made BlueScope Colorbond Steel exclusively® for the ultimate in durable and low-maintenance building materials. For more information: EGGER – visit www.egger.com Knauf – visit www.knaufplasterboard.com.au/ residential-solutions Photos courtesy Knauf LuxeWall – visit www.bondor.com.au MAY 2018 HOUSING 79 SUSTAINABLE SURFACES • FEATURE PROMOTION