How to Prevent Cracks in Gyprock Plasterboard

One needs to understand the factors that can cause gyprock plasterboard to crack so that the appropriate preventive measures can be taken. This article discusses some of the things that you should do to prevent your gyprock plasterboard from cracking. Create Expansion Joints Many building materials expand and contract as the ambient temperature changes with the seasons of the year. These temperature changes may also have an effect on your gyprock plasterboard if you install very long runs, such as those spanning an entire hallway, without leaving any joints to accommodate the expansion that may occur when temperatures are high. Read More»