Gyprock vs. Plasterglass | See Our Comparison Table

Gyprock v Plasterglass

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	Gyprock	Plasterglass
Material	Compacted calcium sulfate dihydrate (Gypsum) encased and sealed with heavy duty liner paper (facer and backer)	Plaster reinforced with either hemp, horse hair or copra fibre
Also referred to	Plasterboard, Dry Wall, Gypsum Board	Solid Plaster
Thickness	8mm, 10mm, 13mm	Typically 10mm, 12.5mm
Weight/m2	10mm 8.3kg/m2, 13mm 12kg/m2	Varies, but much heavier than Gyprock
Method of fixing	Adhesive at intervals between joist and Gyprock sheet and screwed from below at intervals	Held in place using fibreglass or hessian straps (rovings), placed over timber joist and set with plaster. Older properties may have ceiling straps consisting of horse hair
Install Platforms	Applied to timber frame, steel frame and masonry	Timber roof frame
Lifespan	25 - 30 years, when maintained	50 years +, when maintained
Common issues	''Peak line'/joint cracks may appear and worsen over time if incorrectly installed. Sagging of ceiling emanating from cornices (permieter) due to insuffiencient	Undulations/creases on surface of plasterglass. Sagging of plasterglass ceilings due to failure of ceiling straps
Maintenance	When required - however, we recommend every 7 years	When required - however, we recommend every 15 years
Cost ($$$$$)	$$	$$$$$
Pros	Quick to install, cheaper than plasterglass. 60mm recessed edges to assist with achieving flush joint lines	Longer lasting, aesthetically pleasing, ornate, acoustic benefits, strong. Ultra-smooth finish
Cons	Can appear cheap when not installed to Standard or adequately maintained. Absorbs moisture when exposed to water ingress	Costly, not widely used anymore, fixing method is more involved. Dirt and debris easily absorbed at top side of ceil