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Technical Newsletters

Knauf produces a number of useful technical information publications for the home owner including the OnBoard series of Technical Newsletters.

OnBoard 1: Fasteners

The correct fastener to use to meet Knauf’s installation recommendations and to achieve the best results Click to download

Fasteners

OnBoard 2: Glancing Light

Review of what is commonly known in the building industry as the‘Glancing Light’ condition.
Click to download

OnBoard Glancing Light

OnBoard 3: BCA Acoustic Provisions

A brief summary of the Building Code of Australia’s (BCA) new sound transmission and insulation provisions introduced on 1 May 2004.
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OnBoard BCA Acoustic Provisions

OnBoard 4: Garage Ceilings

Requirements for installation of plasterboard in Garage Ceilings. Click to download

OnBoard Garage Ceilings

OnBoard 5: Australian Standards update

A summary of the changes introduced in December 2007 to AS/NZS 2589:2007 Gypsum Linings – Application and finishing. Click to download

OnBoard Australian Standards update

OnBoard 6: External Ceilings

This edition of OnBoard provides a summary of the requirements for installing plasterboard in
external ceilings. Click to download

OnBoard External Ceilings

OnBoard 7: Sustainable Buidlings

This edition of OnBoard explains how Knauf's products, systems, and services contribute towards sustainable building practices. Click to download

 

OnBoard Sustaninable Buildings

OnBoard 8: Building Systems for Bushfire Areas

When constructing in a bushfire prone area, it is often safer to build in preparation for the most severe busfire. This edition offers guidance in selecting Knauf's fire resistant solutions. Click to download

OnBoard Building Systems for Bushfire Areas

OnBoard 9: Maintaining Plasterboard

As an interior wall and ceiling lining product, plasterboard is typically used as a substrate
material for further decoration, such as paint finishes, tiles or wall paper. Click to download

OnBoard 10: Design for Disassembly

Knauf’s interior linings may be disassembled for recycling at end of life.
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OnBoard 11: Assessing Wet Plasterboard

The question of plastebroard maintaining its integrity after exposure to moisture is occasionally asked. This edition is a guide to assessing plasterboard once it has become wet. Click to download

Onboard Assessing Wet Plasterboard