Description
Product Overview
The 15mm Corex Sound Board is a high-quality gypsum plasterboard manufactured from a specially calcined, high-purity natural gypsum core encased in strong multi-layer paper liners. Designed for use in internal wall and ceiling systems, it offers exceptional dimensional stability, strength, and smoothness. The board provides a robust and durable surface suitable for a wide range of finishes, ensuring high performance in both commercial and residential projects.
Key Features & Benefits
- Manufactured from high-purity natural gypsum for superior strength and consistency.
- Excellent surface quality—ready for direct finishing with paint, wallpaper, or decorative plaster.
- High flexural strength minimizes breakage during handling and installation.
- Lightweight and easy to install, reducing on-site labour time.
- Contributes to fire resistance when used within approved systems.
- Vapour permeable, helping regulate indoor humidity for better air comfort.
- Environmentally responsible product made from natural materials and recyclable components.
- Suitable for drywall, ceiling, and partition systems.
Applications / Typical Uses
- Internal wall linings and partition systems.
- Suspended ceiling applications.
- Fire protection systems for steel, timber, or concrete structures.
- Substrate for decorative wall and ceiling finishes.
- Suitable for residential, commercial, educational, and healthcare environments.
Installation & Handling
Corex boards should be stored flat in a dry, ventilated environment and protected from moisture and direct sunlight. Handle boards carefully to avoid edge or surface damage. Install using appropriate mechanical fasteners or adhesives on metal or timber framing systems. Joints between tapered edges should be filled and finished using a suitable jointing compound and tape for a seamless surface. This product is designed for internal use only and should not be applied in areas exposed to continuous moisture or high humidity.
Compliance & Certification
- Product Standard: EN 520 +A1 (Type A Plasterboard)
- Dimensions: 2400 mm × 1200 mm × 15 mm
- Edge Type: Tapered Edge (TE)
- Nominal Weight: ≈ 9.6 kg/m²
- Thermal Conductivity: 0.25 W/mK
- Water Vapour Resistance Factor (μ): 10
- Flexural Strength: ≥ 650 N (perpendicular), ≥ 250 N (parallel)
- Reaction to Fire: A2-s1, d0
- Manufactured under ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified management systems.
