Plasterboard Types (Australia)
Plasterboard Types (Australia)
One core looks like another until it is the wrong one in a wet area or a fire wall. The Australian plasterboard types, what they are for, and the thicknesses.
Types (AS/NZS 2588)
| Standard | General walls and ceilings — not fire/acoustic/wet rated |
| Water-resistant (wet area) | Bathrooms, laundries — e.g. Aquachek |
| Fire-rated | Glass-fibre-reinforced core for fire-rated systems — e.g. Fyrchek |
| Fire + moisture | Fire-rated wet-area board — e.g. Fyrchek MR |
| Acoustic | Denser board for bedrooms, media rooms and party walls |
Thickness
| 10 mm | Standard for most interior walls |
| 13 mm | Ceilings and high-performance areas — resists sag |
Reference only. Fire and acoustic ratings come from the tested system — board plus framing plus fixings — not the board alone. Follow the manufacturer's system spec and the NCC.
Sources: AS/NZS 2588 (gypsum linings) · manufacturer system manuals (e.g. CSR Gyprock)
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