GIB fixing is a crucial step in many Auckland home projects. Professional GIB fixers will do what they do best to make sure your walls are protected, durable and wonderfully smooth. However, there are certain issues with GIB boards that your professionals will need to avoid to ensure a flawless finish.
What Is GIB Fixing?
GIB fixing refers to the process of installing GIB boards, a popular brand of plasterboard, on walls and ceilings. These boards create a smooth, even surface for your walls, readying the space for future use and decorating.
It’s crucial that your GIB fixing is done by professional GIB fixers to ensure a high-quality, long-lasting interior. Even simple mistakes can compromise the appearance and structural integrity of your walls, leading to frustrating fixes.
It’s best to stop problems before they happen, and your experts can do so by properly preparing, fixing and stopping your GIB boards.
Common GIB Fixing Mistakes And How GIB Fixers Prevent Them
Your pro GIB fixers will prevent issues with the plasterboard itself, but they can also identify non-plaster problems before they even start. For example, cracks can appear on the plasterboard after they’re installed due to structural problems like foundation movement. These cracks are called structural cracks, and they can occur even if the plasterboard was installed perfectly. Your GIB fixers can examine your site beforehand to look for issues that could cause problems with the plaster in the future, and they’ll recommend what you should do before GIB fixing occurs.
Of course, there are plenty of problems that can happen with the GIB boards themselves as well.
Debonding. Debonding occurs when the plaster doesn’t adhere to the wall it’s installed onto. If you notice a strange, hollow sound when you tap your finished plaster walls, this could be because the plaster has come away from the wall.
Debonding can occur if the plaster is too thick, which may cause the outer layer of the plaster to dry quicker than the inner layer of plaster.
Professionals prevent this by using an appropriate amount of plasterboard and plaster when GIB fixing and stopping in Auckland. They will stop this issue before it happens.
Poor Alignment. If the sheets of plasterboard aren’t properly aligned on your walls, it could lead to visible joins, uneven walls and unsightly mistakes. This could make your walls look awkward.
Professionals ensure all plasterboards are expertly aligned by using levels and other tools. They meticulously plan the layout of your walls and ceiling to ensure accurate sheet placement and consistent gaps, preparing your walls for stopping. Proper placement promotes clean, smooth results.
Inadequate Fastening. Using too few screws or adhesives, incorrect spacing and inadequate fastening can cause sheet movement. Sheet movement could make your walls look uneven, and if stopping has already occurred, the plaster could buckle and crack if the movement is too drastic.
Experts avoid this by always following New Zealand’s standards for screw spacing and amount. They ensure proper depth without damaging the GIB board surface. Insufficient fastening can cause the boards to shift over time, but too-tight or too-aggressive fastening could damage the boards themselves. Experts find the right balance, promoting aesthetics and function.
Not Accounting For Movement. It’s natural for structures to settle over time, gradually moving with temperature changes or as the environment under your building changes. This is normal and should be thought about when GIB fixing.
Experts understand that movement happens over time, and they account for this by correctly laying out the sheets and installing them using modern techniques. They could use movement joints or expansion joints to account for structural changes.
Incorrect Cutting Or Handlings. Your plasterboards will be cut and handled before they’re installed on your walls so they’re a perfect fit for your unique Auckland home. Your GIB fixers need to cleanly cut and safely handle the GIB boards so that the boards don’t get damaged. Uneven cuts, chipped edges or damage due to poor handling reduce the quality of your results.
Professionals understand this. So, they handle each board with care, diligently cutting them to the exact specifications and moving them efficiently yet carefully.
Achieving Amazing Results With Professional GIB Fixers
As you can see, hiring professionals to handle and prevent problems is a wise choice. So many things can go wrong when GIB plasterboards are improperly cut, handled, installed, stopped, etc. With the right experts, you can save time, ensure your project is compliant, avoid frustrating DIY costs and get the results you deserve.
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