Ceiling Gib

Cutting gib plasterboard measure the wall to determine the required sheet size.

Ceiling gib. Gib fixing process now here comes the gib fixing part. The diaphragm itself does not have a bracing unit rating but is used when bracing lines exceed 6m separation. 2 4 fasteners gib 15 2 5 rondo gib metal batten ceiling system 16 2 6 gib adhesives and sealants 18 2 7 gib cove 18 2 8 compounds gib 19 2 9 paper faced trims gib 22 3 0 pre installation 25 3 1 deliver to site services gib 26 3 2 pre installation checklist 28 3 3 site conditions 29 3 4 stacking storage and handling 29.

Used in ceilings it can withstand distributed loads up to 3 0kg m2 easily supporting loads such as r5 0 insulation. In this diy video we show you how to install plasterboard ceilings and walls. New gib weatherline design and construction manual available find out more.

It consists of laminating strips of plasterboard to the back surface of gib sheets directly behind the joints using gib cove adhesive. Generally cut the sheet 2 3mm less than the exact dimension needed position the sheet with the face paper side up. Ensure that angle is 90 degrees to the frame of the ceiling.

Our gib fixers follow best practices for correct sheet layout and back blocking according to new zealand standards. Thicker 13mm gib standard plasterboard is recommended for use on ceilings for a better quality finish especially where wet and humid conditions mean ceiling sag can be amplified. This is crucial for a long lasting finish with maximum crack resistance.

Wet areas bathrooms kitchens and laundries. A gib plasterboard ceiling diaphragm is a stiff and strong horizontal element which will effectively transfer loads to connected bracing walls lines exceeding 6m or 7 5m with dragon ties to a maximum of 12m. Due to its flexibility do not use gibfix or any other panel adhesive for back blocking.

Structural steel members are sometimes located inside the cavity of a gib fire rated system such as a column in a wall or beam in a floor ceiling system. You need to be careful about angle while fixing the gib board to the ceiling. The new standard for ceilings.