Browse Forums General Discussion Re: strong walls?! 18Aug 04, 2011 12:55 pm 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 4194 The spacing of the studs looks pretty large especially for a load bearing wall. 3 8204 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 5029 |