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Regular Gypsum Board
Used for partitions, wall coverings and fixed suspended ceilings. It has a gypsum core faced with light-coloured paper.
PartitionsWall coveringsFixed suspended ceilings
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Gypsum Boards
Gypsum boards are produced in regular, moisture-resistant and fire-resistant types.
Boards in a drywall system
Drywall is a lightweight, engineered construction system.
Drywall combines light steel framing, gypsum boards and installation and jointing components. Subject to the system design, the wall cavity can also carry electrical and mechanical services and acoustic or thermal insulation.
Most of the work is completed without brickwork, mortar or plaster. The board must be specified with the framing, screws, insulation and the correct installation detail.
Board typesRG · MR · FR
Uses shownPartitions, linings and suspended ceilings
System componentsBoard · framing · screws · jointing
Board types
Choose the board named for the condition.
Choose the board type that matches your project condition.
02MR
Moisture-Resistant Gypsum Board
A gypsum-core board with water-repellent additives for lower water absorption than a regular board.
Bathrooms and sanitary spacesHumid interior environmentsPeriodic or controlled humidity
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Fire-Resistant Gypsum Board
A gypsum board made with special additives and fibres to provide greater fire resistance than other board types.
Fire-resistant board selectionGypsum-board wallsGypsum-board ceilings
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Drywall is more than a gypsum board.
The wall’s performance comes from the board, framing, screws and fixings, insulation, jointing and correct installation working together.
Lightweight, efficient construction
Less wet work, lower weight and faster installation are key benefits of dry construction.
Service space
The wall cavity allows orderly routing of cables and some services without extensive chasing.
Designable performance
Board layers, framing arrangement and insulation affect acoustic, thermal, mechanical and fire performance.
Finish-ready surface
Correct joint treatment prepares the surface for paint, wallpaper and other suitable finishes.
Applications
Choose the board for the interior condition.
Board choice alone does not determine the full system performance; the selected system and installation must suit the project conditions.
Regular Board
Dry interior spaces
RG is selected for typical dry interior walls, subject to the system design.
Moisture-Resistant Board
Humid, controlled interiors
MR is selected for interiors with higher humidity, such as kitchens and bathrooms, with waterproofing where required.
Fire-Resistant Board
Systems with fire requirements
FR is selected for systems with stated fire-related requirements.
Board comparison
Three documented board types.
Use the type that matches the interior condition described in the product system.
| Type | Regular Board | Moisture-Resistant Board | Fire-Resistant Board |
|---|---|---|---|
| Product code | RG | MR | FR |
| Primary condition | Dry interiors | Humidity and dampness | Enhanced fire safety |
| Example applications | Bedrooms, offices, living areas | Bathrooms, kitchens, semi-humid areas | Corridors, service shafts |
A complete system
Performance values belong to the complete system.
Maximum wall height, framing spacing, final thickness, acoustic performance and fire resistance vary with profile type and width, board layers and type, insulation, height, loading and installation details.
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Appropriate boardSelect RG, MR or FR for the environmental condition and system requirements.
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Framing and insulationTracks, studs, framing arrangement and cavity insulation must be set by the system design.
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Fixing and jointingScrews, joint tape, filler and perimeter details are essential parts of final system performance.
Technical system details
Documented wall-system layouts.
Review the component arrangement and key dimensions for common AZEX partition and shaft-wall systems.
Product information
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