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 | 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 | - |
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