12.5mm Fire Resistant Plasterboard Square Edge 2400 x 1200mm

Fire Rated Plasterboard 12.5mm

Fire resistant plaster boards are made from Gypsum with glass fibre and other additives in the core. Used in partition, wall lining and ceiling systems to give increased fire protection. Also used for protection to structural steel.

Also known as Fireline Plasterboard, Fireproof Plasterboard, Firestop Plasterboard, Fire Panel, Fire Board and Pink Plasterboard.

Fire Plasterboard has a pink face on one side (hence the name Pink Plasterboard) to identify sheets correctly. Sheets have a thermal conductivity 0.25W/mK.

This type of fire proof plasterboard is also available in other sizes and edge detail. These can be viewed alongside the other plasterboard types and in the Plaster, Plasterboard & Accessories category.

Fire Retardent Plasterboard use

Boards such as 2400 x 1200 Gyproc Fireline Plasterboard are widely used in both residential and commercial construction. They are perfect for areas like kitchens or garages where there is a risk of fire.

Fire Resistant Plasterboard wall

12.5mm Fire Rated Plasterboards are most commonly used on studs walls to separate areas of a building or development where a higher fire rating needs to be achieved. This is often dictated by planning departments to comply with building regulation.

Fire Resistant Plasterboard ceiling

8x4 Fire Plasterboard is versatile, suitable for both flat and sloped ceilings. It can be used as a base layer for plastering or decoration, or integrated into a full ceiling system when a fire rating,insulation and soundproofing are required. To reduce ceiling height, consider the MF Ceiling system.

12.5 mm Fire Rated Plasterboard Technical details:

• Sheet Size: 2400 x 1200mm (commonly referred to 8x4 Fireline)
• Thickness: 12.5mm
• Weight: 29kg
• Face Colour: Pink
• Density: 800kg/m3
• Thermal Conductivity: 0.25W/mK
• Edge detail: Square edge

Square Edge Fireproof Plasterboard FAQ:

Why square edge fireline plasterboard 12.5mm?

Plasterboard with a square edge offers a cost-effective solution for wall finishing. Usaully a wet plaster finish would be applied but if the overall look doesn't need to be of a high finished standard, boards can be left uncovered.

How to finish fire resistant plasterboard

If you're not using the drylining method as detailed above then you would need to wet plaster the entire surface. Before starting, make sure the joints have all been covered with Self Adhesive Scrim which will reduce the risk of joints forming cracks. The surface is then plastered using products such as Thistle Multi Finish.

Which plasterboard to use?

It's lucky you asked! We have a great Plasterboard 101 article that explains all you need to know.

Don't think fire rated plasterboards are the ones you need or need a different size? This is not a problem as we have a range of sizes and thicknesses. These can be found alongside the other plasterboard types and edge details in the Plaster, Plasterboard & Accessories category.

We also have another helpful blog article which gives helpful tips for using fire rated plasterboard.

How do I know which manufacturer of board will be supplied?

We offer a wide range of plasterboards from leading brands like British Gypsum, Knauf, and Siniat. While the specific brand may vary by region, our team is happy to assist you in selecting the right product for your needs. Please don't hesitate to contact us with any questions. For more details on BG products, please click on the link below:

PDF link to technical specifications