To achieve a more attractive and durable finish when GIB plasterboard is stopped, it is important to adhere to some basic rules. This guide will explain the four basic laws of GIB stopping Hamilton. It will also help you locate a professional GIB installer. Ask questions about their techniques and services before you hire them. This guide will help you to identify any bad practices.

GIB fixer law – 1
To prevent light from falling on plasterboard joints, install GIB

Plasterboard should not be installed so that light cannot pass through the joints.
This is done by attaching the sheets in such a way that they run in the same direction as the main light source. This means that the GIB is installed horizontally on the walls. Sometimes light can fall vertically onto the surface, such as in darker or smaller rooms or with skylights.

GIB fixer law – 2
Cut joins and butt should be reduced.

Butt joins are formed when two non-tapering ends meet together. Experts recommend that you order a specific GIB to fit each wall or ceiling, and to use the largest possible sheet size. This will minimize the possibility of butt joints. The instructions for how to lay out the sheet are provided by the framing members. If you have any questions about sheet structure, don’t be afraid to contact your plasterboard dealer. He will help you choose the best layout for you based on the sheet layout.

In cases where it is possible to avoid butt joints, the GIB should be placed above windows and doors. The condition must be in compliance with GIB fixer laws 3, and 4. You should ensure that the ceilings’ butt joints are properly positioned so that they are not easily visible.

GIB fixer law – 3
Keep the joins clear of places that are prone to movement.
Defective areas are more likely to be found in places that see a lot of time. These areas are not recommended for GIB Fixers. These are some common areas that are susceptible to movement:

Experts recommend keeping joints at least 200mm from the corners of doors and windows to avoid cracking. These areas are more susceptible to movement.
The junctions between rooms and hallways.
Mezzanine floors and stairwells are another common place where GIB plasterboard can become a problem. Because of this, the defects can be easily seen. Timber contraction can be seen over long distances due to the long lengths of timber. The junctions between floors can also be affected by movement, especially when the building is moved or lateral forces are applied. Experiential GIB fixers can prevent the creation of joins between floors.

GIB fixer law – 4
Use Back-blocking to prevent ceiling joins and stairwells

Back-blocking refers to strengthening plasterboard joints and strengthening and stabilizing joins between boards sheets. Black blocking should always be used for ceilings with three or more joins, according to the Hamilton GIB plasterboard guidelines. Back-blocked ceilings and stairway walls should have no more than two horizontal joins. This is because timber shrinks and expands, which reduces the chance of peaking.

Some GIB fixers prefer to use contact adhesive or standard setting compounds. This technique is not recommended by plasterboard manufacturers or GIB fixers. To install back-blocks, they prefer to use a plaster-based adhesive known as cove bond. Cove bond’s rigidity and strength help to keep the pressure off the joint so that cracking is prevented.