GYPSUM BOARD PARTITION WALL - DO YOU NEED IT?
There are often times when we have an enclosed space that we are barely using to its fullest potential.
Or the presence of a lot of people creates an environment that is non-conducive for completing your tasks.
We have often seen people building partition walls to improve productivity and ensure better usage of the available space.
Drywall or gypsum board partition wall is one of the most preferred construction choices for people looking to use their enclosed space better. These offer several advantages over PoP and can be used for a plethora of applications, such as in schools, homes, and hospitals.
This article discusses the reasons to choose a gypsum plasterboard for your partition walls.
WHAT IS A PARTITION WALL?
A partition wall is a non-load-bearing or load-bearing wall usually found in a large enclosed space. The primary purpose is spatial division to bring about privacy, fire separation, and improved sound insulation. These allow an area to be used for multiple purposes.
Whether you choose a non-bearing or bearing partition wall, it will require a top and bottom plate and a tie place to connect the top plate with the adjacent walls. Even though you can build it anywhere you wish, it will require something sturdy to hold its shape.
So most people prefer erecting a wall perpendicular to the floor and ceiling joints, allowing them to nail the plates to the posts.
If you cannot fit it in, you will require additional blocking to fit the partition wall. Blocking refers to a series of small boards attached between the ceiling joints in the attic. For the floor, you can connect them to the subfloor.
WHY SHOULD YOU USE GYPSUM PLASTERBOARD FOR PARTITION WALLS?
Here is why gypsum plasterboard is an apt choice for your partition walls -
Easy to install
Building a cement plaster-based partition wall can take up to seven days to complete. What about the gypsum board? Well, we can do it in a day or so. There is no specific need for electrical services too, as it is taken care of in advance.
Cost-efficient installation
Not only is drywall time-efficient, it also ensures cost-efficient installation. You do not need to hire multiple people for a week or more, and you end up saving a chunk of money otherwise spent on masonry wall installation.
Reduces structural cost
Whenever you build an additional cement-based structure, it entails an extra weight on the overall construction. If you decide to use gypsum plasterboard instead, it is up to 10 times lighter. Therefore it not only saves the cost of moving raw materials, it also eliminates additional structural expenses.
Sound dampening
Most gypsum plasterboards have multiple layers of varying materials. Every time the sound passes a layer, its effectiveness diminishes. For example, the Gyptone range from Gyproc offers unmatched aesthetics and is best suited for different acoustic needs.
Dry construction
With water becoming more precious every passing day, it has become imperative to save every drop and use it consciously. Switching from mason walls to gypsum plasterboard can ensure saving hundreds of litres of water that would have gone into the construction of the former.
Resistance to fire
The presence of multiple layers and a closely-knit structure means that the gypsum plasterboard is fire resistant and can offer protection for up to four hours, giving you ample time to take the requisite steps to protect human life and belongings
Aesthetics
A mason wall needs multiple layers of additional materials to make it aesthetic. Not only is the process cumbersome, it is also lengthy.
As for gypsum plasterboard, you can use products like the Casoprano Range from Gyproc which is dedicated to making your walls feel modern and quite appealing aesthetically.
Improved thermals
Gypsum plasterboard has a non-combustible core that contains chemically combined water. When it is exposed to high heat, it converts to steam, hindering heat transmission. Even when the calcination is complete, the heat insulation remains intact.
Using gypsum plasterboard ensures that you have a wall that offers low thermal conductivity yet high thermal resistance. It also helps you save some of your air conditioning expenses.
WRAP UP
Gypsum plasterboards are a suitable and sustainable alternative to most other wall types. These are durable, soundproof, fire-resistant, and cost-efficient compared to many other materials you can use for your partition wall.
They ensure high aesthetic value and help improve the efficiency of the space available. For example, you can use a gypsum board partition wall to bifurcate your child's bedroom and study room.