Quality of Plasterboard

[On one]

Has anyone else notice the decline in PB quality over the past few years?
More and more times I am finding that when trying to manhandle 8 by 4's that they start to make creaking noises and even had quite a few snap on me. The density/texture seems to have change as well.......too much rework/recycling of PB?

 

[Qwerty]

I can't say I have, but paranoid one will break on me now!!!

 

[cam_low]

whats plasterboard ?

 

[On one]

whats plasterboard ?

Is that you MR teabag?:smilewinkgrin:

 

[cam_low]

hahaha, im just messing, bored stiff of doing quotes, I know I shouldn't complain but im getting customers ringing up and trying it on with their knockdowns. folk do not realise how much it costs me to just jump in the van and get to the job never mind doing any work !!!!

 

[blue_max]

Personally only use soundbloc myself. Just a better product all round. But heavy and expensive, so just as well I am only working on my own house.

 

[Old Mod]

Personally only use soundbloc myself. Just a better product all round. But heavy and expensive, so just as well I am only working on my own house.

Excuse my ignorance but is that the PB u can just fix straight to with no PB fixing with carrying capacity of 100Kg?

 

[blue_max]

Excuse my ignorance but is that the PB u can just fix straight to with no PB fixing with carrying capacity of 100Kg?

As far as I am aware, it is just a denser version of plasterboard. About twice the weight which gives it its sound deadening properties. Reducing sound is always welcome and the additional strength does mean you don't have to skim. I was able to use it in a basement bedroom and it worked very well. Well worth putting on a ceiling.
I would never tile onto plasterboard again after ripping out my bathroom due to rot. Much prefer the insulated foam backer boards to tile onto. And Hardie Backer for the floor, due to having heating/water pipes in the floor. They act like a mini underfloor heating source, so HB will allow the heat to dissipate into the tiles (I hope!).

 

[Old Mod]

As far as I am aware, it is just a denser version of plasterboard. About twice the weight which gives it its sound deadening properties. Reducing sound is always welcome and the additional strength does mean you don't have to skim. I was able to use it in a basement bedroom and it worked very well. Well worth putting on a ceiling.
I would never tile onto plasterboard again after ripping out my bathroom due to rot. Much prefer the insulated foam backer boards to tile onto. And Hardie Backer for the floor, due to having heating/water pipes in the floor. They act like a mini underfloor heating source, so HB will allow the heat to dissipate into the tiles (I hope!).

D'u mean u have a wet UFH system in ur bathroom or just generally from the pipe work?
Nothing wrong with plaster board in dry areas and u can always use a tanking membrane if you're worried, be it liquid or on a roll. And your foam backer boards are great, like all these products tho, they're only as good as the installation. And generally I find they're never fitted in the correct manor.
Case in point, this is a picture of a 'prepared surface' according to main contractor, apparently good enough for mosaic!!!!
See what u think!

 

[blue_max]

I have a wet underfloor heating system in the basement, but this is just the hot water and heating pipework (both 22mm) which pass between the joists. As the bathroom floor is only 1.45x1.35m it is noticeable. There is a towel warmer too to supplement.
I am very pleased with my insulated tile backer. Makes a nice difference to the heat loss in the room (I think). I am not sure what part of a small bathroom would not be subject to moisture, so take comfort that it won't matter.
3_fall, that looks pretty grim!

 

[Old Mod]

I am very pleased with my insulated tile backer. Makes a nice difference to the heat loss in the room (I think). I am not sure what part of a small bathroom would not be subject to moisture, so take comfort that it won't matter.
3_fall, that looks pretty grim!

completely fair comment. And your peace of mind is paramount.
Errrr yeah it was, watch for later posts when I publish the job.
And that supposed prep they did was Aquaboard, installed correctly is waterproof system. I think
someone must have missed the point when they installed it. Haha

 

[blue_max]

Perhaps the difference between DIY and commercial work. Or more specifically, contractors under pressure to get the job done. And wishful thinking that the tiles will make it 'all right'.

 

[thompsonbrown]

Has anyone else notice the decline in PB quality over the past few years?
More and more times I am finding that when trying to manhandle 8 by 4's that they start to make creaking noises and even had quite a few snap on me. The density/texture seems to have change as well.......too much rework/recycling of PB?

I always use moisture board when required, slightly more expensive than normal plaster board but much easier to work with.
You right abour quality, Over the last few years I've also found the quality dosen't seem the same as it was.