Penetrations in fire-rated plasterboard
Building services often pass through gypsum plasterboard-lined walls or floor/ceiling assemblies. Current poor practices in the design and construction of these are reducing the fire safety of some buildings.
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By Hans Gerlich – 1 April 2012, Build 129
Building services often pass through gypsum plasterboard-lined walls or floor/ceiling assemblies. Current poor practices in the design and construction of these are reducing the fire safety of some buildings.
By Stuart Thurston – 1 August 2012, Build 131
Although some Canterbury homes have little visible earthquake damage, many are reportedly creakier due to a loss of lateral stiffness. BRANZ Has developed guidance for repairing plasterboard-lined walls.