[Queensland, August 10, 2015] – Gyprock, a supplier and manufacturer of gypsum-based products in Australia, is offering Gyprock Impactcheck, a specially designed and reinforced plasterboard that reduces damage from soft and hard body impacts.

Tried and Tested Impact Performance

The manufacturer notes that Gyprock Impactcheck’s reinforced core makes it stronger and more durable than regular plasterboard. Its resistance to impact is tried and tested; the company claims that it is able to withstand a hard body impact from a 50mm diameter steel ball from increasing heights until failure occurs. It outperforms similar plasterboards, making it ideal for commercial use where high impact areas are common.

For soft body impact, the company notes that Gyprock Impactcheck is able to withstand an increasing force of a weighted bag swung on a pendulum striking it repeatedly. Compared to other plasterboards with a supposedly similar impact range, it is able to resist these increasing forces better and has a lower chance of failure.

Furthermore, the manufacturer explains that aside from its sheer strength and impact resistance, the heavy duty lining paper also boasts a higher scuff resistance, making it the more suitable material for high traffic areas. The plasterboard is also fire and acoustic grade and is ideal where fire rated systems or acoustic separation is necessary.

For Commercial and Residential Use

Gyprock notes that although Impactcheck often finds use in the commercial sector, the plasterboard is also applicable for residential construction. They further explain that doorframes, windows, and other parts of the house that have a high impact risk can benefit from these sturdier and more resistant panels, reinforcing them and reducing potential damage from both soft and hard body impacts.

The specialised plasterboard, as the company explains, is also useful for reinforcing foyers and corridors, as well as garages as these are very high impact areas. Kids and game rooms, where both soft and high impacts are potential risks, are other practical applications of Gyprock Impactcheck within the residential setting.

About Gyprock

Gyprock is Australia’s leading manufacturer of gypsum-based products ranging from plasterboards, compounds and cornices, adhesives, as well as finishing materials and accessories. They supply a range of high quality and high performance products and systems that are applicable to nearly every aspect of the construction industry.

Interested customers may visit http://www.gyprock.com.au/ for more information about their specialty plasterboards, as well as their other products and services.