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The Problem With Plasterboard
Wed 21 Oct 2009 - 15:51
The Problem With Plasterboard
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Eva_Judge]Eva Judge
The plasterboard in many Australian homes harbours imperfections that can cause major problems for homeowners down the line. That's why it's so vital to have a professional inspect the premises before signing a contract to buy a home.
The Basics Of Plasterboard -
Plasterboard is used in a variety of buildings, including homes, shops, offices, factories, schools and many other places. During construction, it is used as a type of internal lining board to help create strong, smooth, uniform looking walls and ceilings. Generally builders prefer using plasterboards in houses as its surface can be easily decorated using either paint or wallpaper. Most houses use plasterboard to some degree; unfortunately, this material can also harbour many unpleasant problems. If you're buying a new home and are unsure of whether or not plasterboard is involved - and whether or not the plasterboard that's there is of sound quality - you need the experts to take a look.
The Problem With Plasterboard -
Cracks are one of the biggest problems that occur with plasterboard. When cracks appear in plasterboard, they typically occur wherever there is a change in direction; hallways and ceilings in particular are common areas for cracks in plasterboard. Gypsum wallboard is one of the most commonly used varieties of plasterboard, and changes in temperature and/or moisture can cause stress and movement within it. That stress and movement can cause cracks; over time, those cracks can create a major headache for homeowners and can precipitate massive repairs.
Preventing Cracking -
Control joints are the preferred method for preventing cracking in plasterboard and gypsum wallboard. When used properly - and spaced apart appropriately, at approximately 9 metres from floor to ceiling - control joints can prevent cracks and plasterboard doesn't pose a major problem. However, many houses weren't built properly in the first place; sometimes, do-it-yourselfers fail to use control joints the right way, and plasterboard is compromised. A skilled building inspector can look at the walls and ceilings in any house and determine whether they have been put together properly. In addition to looking for existing cracks, then, an experienced inspector can look for the warning signs of trouble down the road and can help you avoid major headaches and expense later.
Any professional [http://www.brisbanebuildingandpest.com.au/]pest inspection Brisbane company such as the team at Brisbane Building and Pest Inspection Services will agree that plasterboard is a very common site for problems in a home. [http://www.brisbanebuildingandpest.com.au/]Brisbane building inspections know precisely what to look for to uncover such problems, and can then alert prospective home buyers to the issue.
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