On Apr 25, 8:54*am, The Natural Philosopher
wrote:
D.M. Procida wrote:
Can I assume that a new plasterboard wall will have plasterboard of a
certain thickness? Is there a standard thickness that builders will
typically choose for walls?

12.5mm



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Similar here ........... Canada s'posed to be metric but many things
still rated in US fashion.

'Gyproc' (gypsum board/plasterboard) ............... neighbour is
rebuilding his basement.
His wood frame house, built 40 years like this one used 3/8th
throughout. He is redoing any walls that he changes with half inch
(12mm) on 16 inch (400mm) studs. But will reapply 3/8th (approx. 9mm)
on ceilings on 12 inch (300mm) spaced strapping. ironically the 3/8th
costs slightly more than the 1/2 inch. But is easier to lift and apply
to the ceilings!
Finding that the quality of some of the 12 mm. is very crumbly and the
corners break very easily.
He is not using 5/8th (16mm) anywhere although it is a new standard
for certain construction.