Source<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhy You Should Stagger Plasterboard<\/h2>\n\n\n\n One of the main reasons you should stagger plasterboard, or at least consider staggering it, is because you don’t want your seams to line up too much.<\/strong> By staggering your boards wherever possible, your seams don’t end up on the same stud. This will reduce the risk of cracks developing after you\u2019ve applied your skim plaster finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\nStaggering plasterboard will also help to improve your wall\u2019s strength.<\/strong> If the joints ever do split, staggering the wall eliminates it from spreading too far and stops it from destroying the entire wall. <\/p>\n\n\n\nThe fewer seams in your wall the better, and staggering help to eliminate unnecessary ones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tips For Staggering<\/h2>\n\n\n\n <\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nOne of the key things to remember when tackling this building job is that you should hang your plasterboard horizontally,<\/strong> rather than vertically. While you can put them up vertically, placing them horizontally is the more advisable way. The best strength is achieved when the plasterboard is placed horizontally because the boards have a grain along their length that improves the strength when attached perpendicularly to the stud work. <\/p>\n\n\n\nA good way to distinguish when to put your plasterboard up vertically or horizontally is by the type of job. For more commercial jobs,<\/strong> such as offices and medical centers, plan to install them vertically. For more residential jobs, such as houses and apartments, plan on installing your plasterboard horizontally. <\/p>\n\n\n\nAn easy way to stagger out your plasterboard is to start your first row with only half a panel, and then begin your second row with a full panel. Then repeat this process until the installation is complete. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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