On Fri, 26 Nov 2004 17:39:35 -0000, "Colin"
wrote:

Hi,

I want to fireproof a wall to half-hour standards. Seems like a good idea
and keeps the BCO happy.

I believe that I can use double thickness plasterboard with the joints
staggered.

The question is... can I use tapered-edge board?

The supplemental question is... does the board need to be skimmed
afterwards? (I have had good success using tapered-edge and simply painting
the boards after - I was wondering if skimming was a requirement for
building regs.)

TIA Colin

Good question; Hope you get an answer. Does anyone know if such a
studwork wall has to be made withe a 4"x2" timber frame or will 3"x2"
or even 2"x2" do?

Brad