TruRock HD is the ultimate, multi-functional performance plasterboard made with a high density gypsum core embedded with a continuous fibreglass, glass fibre reinforcement and recycled heavy duty purple liner paper. TruRock HD incorporates enhanced impact, water and fire performance, sound insulation properties and has the added benefits of mould resistance. TruRock HD provides premium abuse and mould resistance.
TruRock HD is the architects and builders lining of choice when specifying the highest performance plasterboard for safe and high performance commercial construction. TruRock HD is durable and easy to handle, it simplifies ordering, delivery and installation as well as resists the effects of wear and tear. Easy to repair and maintain, TruRock HD minimises ongoing costs over the life time of the building.
TruRock HD is suitable for use in wet areas such as bathrooms, showers, toilets and laundries; and external walls behind cladding where an FRL (Fire Resistance Level) is required. TruRock HD is suitable for use as internal linings in residential, commercial or industrial applications where a Fire Resistance Level (FRL) is required with the added requirements of abuse, water and mould resistance along with sound insulation performance. When used in a system, it can meet the Fire Rating requirements for walls and ceilings required by the BCA (Building Code of Australia).
TruRock HD is used in load bearing and non-load bearing applications and performs well where acoustic properties are also required most commonly used in commercial projects.
TruRock HD is a perfect fit for hospitals, schools and other demanding public or community spaces. Hospital wards, school halls, high traffic shopping centre or office areas and bathrooms in commercial buildings are prime application areas.
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TruRock HD is the ultimate, multi-functional performance plasterboard made with a high density gypsum core embedded with a continuous fibreglass, glass fibre reinforcement and recycled heavy duty purple liner paper. TruRock HD incorporates enhanced impact, water and fire performance, sound insulation properties and has the added benefits of mould resistance. TruRock HD provides premium abuse […]
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| Knauf Product Catalogue | Download |
| Knauf Blueprint Technical Manual | Download |
| Trurock & Trurock Hd Product Data Sheet | Download |
| Knauf SDS Trurock & Trurock Hd Version 3.1.1.1 | Download |
| OnBoard Assessing Wet Plasterboard | Download |
| OnBoard Maintaining Plasterboard | Download |
| OnBoard Painting Plasterboard | Download |
| Plasterboard Installation Guide | Download |
| Plasterboard Type and Thickness | Walls (mm) | Ceilings (mm) | For ceiling areas of intermittent high humidity e.g bathrooms and external ceilings |
| MastaShield10mm | 600 | 450 | 300 |
| MastaShield13mm | 600 | 600 | 450 |
| SpanShield10mm | 600 | 600 | 450 |
| Opal10mm | 600 | 600 | 450 |
| SoundShield10mm and 13mm | 600 | 600 | 450 |
| WaterShield 10mm and 13mm | 600 | 600 | 450 |
| FireShield 13mm and 16mm | 600 | 600 | 450 |
| TruRock 13mm and 16mm | 600 | 600 | 450 |
| TruRock HD 13mm | 600 | 600 | 450 |
| Designpanel | 600 | 600 | - |
| CurveShield 6.5mm | 550 | 550 | - |
MastaShield is a standard plasterboard for internal wall linings. MastaShield is made from a core of gypsum sandwiched between two layers of heavy duty recycled paper. The face paper is coloured ivory ready for paint or wall paper finish. MastaShield suits a wide range of standard applications for both residential and commercial buildings. MastaShield has […]
SpanShield is standard plasterboard made from a core of gypsum sandwiched between two layers of heavy duty recycled paper. The face paper is coloured ivory ready for paint or wall paper finish. SpanShield is a 10mm plasterboard for use as an internal wall and ceiling lining suitable for residential and commercial applications. Designed to span […]
Cornice or cove is decorative profile made from a core of gypsum faced with heavy duty recycled paper. Paper-faced cornice enables clean-cut designs and is lightweight. It protects the plaster core and allows for easy painting. At the same time the paper facing increases the durability of the cornice profile during transportation, handling and installation. […]
WaterShield is a water resistant plasterboard made from a core of gypsum sandwiched and lined with recycled blue paper. WaterShield is commonly used as a water resistant wall and ceiling lining and as a substrate for tiles in internal wet areas such as bathrooms, showers, toilets and laundries. WaterShield may also be used as the […]
SoundShield is a plasterboard made with a high density gypsum core and recycled yellow liner paper. SoundShield can be used in wall and ceiling systems to provide quieter living and working conditions and superior levels of acoustic comfort. SoundShield provides excellent sound insulation for residential and commercial applications such as home theatres, media rooms and […]
CurveShield is a thin 6mm standard plasterboard made from a core of gypsum sandwiched between two layers of heavy duty recycled paper. The face paper is coloured ivory ready for paint or wall paper finish. CurveShield isthin and flexible which enables very tightly contoured constructions such as walls, ceilings, columns, archways and stairways to be […]
OPAL plasterboard is made using special heavier duty lining papers and a high density gypsum core. combined with a OPAL features heavier duty lining papers which add to the impact resistance. The surface liner paper is pre-coated using Level+ Technology, creating the whitest and smoothest premium surface finish that is UV resistant and easy to […]
FireShield is a fire resistant plasterboard made with a gypsum core and recycled pink liner paper. FireShield is used for internal linings in residential, commercial or industrial applications where a Fire Resistance Level (FRL) is required. When used in a system, it can meet the Fire Rating requirements for walls and ceilings required by the […]
FireShield Heavy is a dense fire resistant plasterboard made with a gypsum core and ivory liner paper. FireShield Heavy is FireShield with improved impact and acoustic resistance due to a higher density gypsum core where improved resistance to incidental impacts is desired. FireShield Heavy is used for internal linings in residential, commercial or industrial applications […]
MultiShield is a fire and water resistant plasterboard made with a gypsum core and recycled blue liner paper. MultiShield is a plasterboard with the combined benefits and properties of FireShield and WaterShield. MultiShield is suitable for use in wet areas such as bathrooms, showers, toilets and laundries; and external walls behind cladding where an FRL […]
TruRock is a genuine all round, multi-functional performance plasterboard made with a high density gypsum core, glass fibre reinforcement and recycled heavy duty purple liner paper. TruRock incorporates impact, water and fire resistance, as well as sound insulating properties for multi-performance applications. TruRock is the architects and builders lining of choice when specifying the best […]
ShaftLiner is a 25mm fire resistant plasterboard made with a gypsum core with recycled blue liner paper. ShaftLiner has been designed for elevator systems and other shafts and ducts in multi-level constructions. ShaftLiner is also used in the InterHome System to provide fire and acoustic separation. When used in a system, ShaftLiner can meet the […]
PERMAROCK® Indoor is a solid, engineered wall and ceiling lining made from inorganic aggregated cement embedded with coated glass fibre mesh that is 100% water resistant making it an ideal tile substrate. PERMAROCK® Indoor Cement Board is made of Portland cement and aggregate core, with coated glass fibre mesh embedded in back and front surfaces. […]
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