Browse Forums General Discussion Re: strong walls?! 9Aug 03, 2011 3:06 pm Thanks nika, I would be worried that an extra 2mm would not be enough? We did put an extra sheet of gyprock (standard) over two large holes, just as a temporary measure - basically so "puncher" (as he shall hereafter be known) wouldn't pull the wires out of the wall. Didn't repair the holes underneath though and already puncher has dented the new plaster where those holes are What if we repaired the holes and then new plaster on top of whole room, so it's all double plaster? I think this would be cheapest/easiest. If it would be 300% stronger, I'm sure that would do it. Will have to youtube on plastering now... any tips? Anyone think this couldn't/shouldn't be done? Re: strong walls?! 10Aug 03, 2011 7:00 pm buzz Anyone think this couldn't/shouldn't be done? Actually in the document posted above "IMPACT DAMAGE RESISTANT WALL SYSTEMS" http://www.gyprock.com.au/downloads/dow ... 0_add6.pdf on page 4 you can see that they use two layers of plasterboard. Re: strong walls?! 11Aug 03, 2011 7:35 pm Another option is to construct the wall from 100mm Hebel blocks instead - that will make it totally punch-proof. Re: strong walls?! 12Aug 03, 2011 7:52 pm Why not use plastic of Paris. It is quite strong and it remains for a long time. Re: strong walls?! 13Aug 03, 2011 9:47 pm Thanks nika, yes- it pays to actually read the whole thing. sorry for stupid question. Not sure about Hebel blocks Shane, You are taking the *** aren't you? Jeremy, plaster of paris, really? Not sure how I'd do that, sounds messy. The easiest way still sounds like just a layer of impact resistant gyprock over the original. As nika pointed out, the doc shows it can go directly over. It does say steel studs though. Why is that? Would it be too heavy to go onto the usual timber studs (along with standard gyprock)? Also, if we put these extra sheets on, it will then make the wall come out to where the skirting and architraves are. Would we need to remove them?, or could we put new ones on (on top of the old ones) to cover the join between the new gyprock and old skirting/archs? Not looking for a super schmick finish, but would like it to look Ok and more importantly be stronger than now. Any comments welcome Re: strong walls?! 14Aug 03, 2011 10:07 pm Well, the Hebel was a half-serious idea.. it would be a bit of extra work to build, however you would end up with a solid masonry wall that can be gyprocked like any other wall, and it wouldn't be prone to punch-holes (anyone punching it hard would most likely break their hand). Re: strong walls?! 15Aug 03, 2011 10:25 pm The house is already constructed- gyprock is in and already 3 big, holes. sbryzak and it wouldn't be prone to punch-holes (anyone punching it hard would most likely break their hand). Good idea though, I'll put it in the mental file for the next house. Thanks Re: strong walls?! 16Aug 03, 2011 11:23 pm There is another option, you could remove the Gyprock, cover the wall with ply (either 12mm or 17mm) and then re-gyprock over the top of that. I reckon that would be almost impossible to punch through also. Re: strong walls?! 18Aug 04, 2011 11:55 am buzz The easiest way still sounds like just a layer of impact resistant gyprock over the original. As nika pointed out, the doc shows it can go directly over. It does say steel studs though. Why is that? Would it be too heavy to go onto the usual timber studs (along with standard gyprock)? There should not be any structural difference. I am 100% sure that you are able to install it to timber studs as well without any problems. Studs spacing is more important, but even with 600mm you should be alright. If you have 450mm it's even better. Plasterboard itself is quite light material. Also I think that there is no need in impact resistant gyprock in your case. You can just install second layer of standard gyprock over your standard gyprock. I believe it will be strong enough. Actually, before investing any money in this project you can experiment here. Just build small section of the frame 0.6m X 1.2m, attach 2 layers of standard gyprock to it, and give it to your puncher you may post the results here Quote: Also, if we put these extra sheets on, it will then make the wall come out to where the skirting and architraves are. Would we need to remove them?, or could we put new ones on (on top of the old ones) to cover the join between the new gyprock and old skirting/archs? Not looking for a super schmick finish, but would like it to look Ok and more importantly be stronger than now. Any comments welcome You will need to remove them, and then install new ones on top. Skirting are quite easy, but with architraves around windows and doors it's a bit more complicated. But I still believe it's totally possible to achieve very nice finish Render your bathroom walls, two opinions versus the one, makes you wonder. 3 6035 The spacing of the studs looks pretty large especially for a load bearing wall. 3 11103 Nope, only on the inside, I've literally has my ears to the brick outside and can't hear anything. I can sort of 'reset' the noise by pressing firmly on the studs. This… 10 11717 |