canopy Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Why is gypsum board being used more and more in conjunction with block walls? What are the benefits people are looking for versus just rendering over block? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickJ Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I have noticed some gypsum walls....in the cheaper townhouses but not in the place of rendering so my guess is to hide wires and or so they can do a piss poor rendering and not worry about cracks when the structure settles.??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morakot Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) I don't think there is any benefit. A properly rendered wall is infinitely better than a gypsum board finish (to whatever level). Rendering however requires skills and is costly; putting up boards can be done by any Joe. Edited March 31, 2015 by Morakot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony5 Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I don't think there is any benefit. A properly rendered wall is infinitely better than a gypsum board finish (to whatever level). Rendering however requires skills and is costly; putting up boards can be done by any Joe. There you go, try to find a Thai renderer who can do a half decent job. I think the main purpose of the gypsum board is that you can easily fit Styrofoam insulation behind, they even sell it as on piece, and at the same time have a inside wall that looks smooth. Talking about catching two birds with one stone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) It depends on what you're talking about.... If you mean whole walls made of nothing but gypsum on both sides - that saves cost, saves weight (important for new walls w/out a supporting beam), and saves time. If you mean cement + block walls veneered with gypsum, that's about achieving a higher quality finish. Edited March 31, 2015 by IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morakot Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) I think the main purpose of the gypsum board is that you can easily fit Styrofoam insulation behind, they even sell it as on piece, and at the same time have a inside wall that looks smooth. Not ideal having the insulation inside. If you mean cement + block walls veneered with gypsum, that's about achieving a higher quality finish. A higher quality would be achieved through an added layer of skim plaster over the render. "gypsum veneer" is not really an established method and the opposite to quality, IMHO. Plus how would one affix the board to a masonry wall? Edited March 31, 2015 by Morakot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IMHO Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Plus how would one affix the board to a masonry wall? c-line goes on first, gyspum screws onto the c-line. Can't see how a fully plastered finish could come up better? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morakot Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 (edited) Can't see how a fully plastered finish could come up better? Not the best photos, but check out how neat the rendering is done to create a mantel piece. This was merely done with cement render, without even having a skim plaster top layer. Edited March 31, 2015 by Morakot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weegee Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 I think the main purpose of the gypsum board is that you can easily fit Styrofoam insulation behind, they even sell it as on piece, and at the same time have a inside wall that looks smooth. Not ideal having the insulation inside. If you mean cement + block walls veneered with gypsum, that's about achieving a higher quality finish. A higher quality would be achieved through an added layer of skim plaster over the render. "gypsum veneer" is not really an established method and the opposite to quality, IMHO. Plus how would one affix the board to a masonry wall? Very easily.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weegee Posted March 31, 2015 Share Posted March 31, 2015 Plus how would one affix the board to a masonry wall? c-line goes on first, gyspum screws onto the c-line. Can't see how a fully plastered finish could come up better? I agree...no matter how good the plasterer....you can never get the finish of a sheet made in a factory.....Straight and cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevvy Posted April 1, 2015 Share Posted April 1, 2015 (edited) I just done my house with a truss roof system . I have 18 metre beams and have plaster walls with studs .I have insulation between the outer brick wall and the plaster . It is great for the hot weather. You get a very good finish , and painting is alot easier as well as the paint goes on smoother. There are only 2 inside columns in the whole house.The ceilings are 4 metres high . It is the same system they use in Australia .With the plaster board you can make columns (hallway pic) and selves (hallway pic) Edited April 1, 2015 by kevvy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamalabob2 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Kevvy: You have some REALLY nice design features in your home. Congratulations on a job well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony5 Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 I just done my house with a truss roof system . I have 18 metre beams and have plaster walls with studs .I have insulation between the outer brick wall and the plaster . It is great for the hot weather. You get a very good finish , and painting is alot easier as well as the paint goes on smoother. There are only 2 inside columns in the whole house.The ceilings are 4 metres high . It is the same system they use in Australia .With the plaster board you can make columns (hallway pic) and selves (hallway pic) Kevvy, is that an optical illusion, or are those doorways really small? To me they look like 70cm wide at most. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevvy Posted April 2, 2015 Share Posted April 2, 2015 Anthony It looks that way , but here are some more pics. The entrance on the left is to the hallway , straight ahead goes straight into the island bench and the right side goes to the family room.This made from plaster board .It still needs some more work , shirting around the bottom.The last pic is when it was first designed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigT73 Posted April 4, 2015 Share Posted April 4, 2015 Hey canopy, I used gypsum in my condo for noise and heat reduction as I insulated the exterior walls. It was easy running power points and gave the room a overall softer feel then rendered block. I also made a built in wardrobe in a unusable bit of space and just threw in mirrored doors. Nice work there Kevvy, great design you must of had good builders that understood how you wanted your finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutton1001 Posted November 1, 2015 Share Posted November 1, 2015 Stunning Kevvy!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted November 2, 2015 Share Posted November 2, 2015 Termites like the paper skin of plasterboard Ive seen them chomp thru it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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