Product Data Sheet

USG Boral SHEETROCK® Standard Plasterboard

USG Boral SHEETROCK® Standard Plasterboard is manufactured from high purity Calcium
Sulphate with two molecules of water (CaSO42H2O) stored in a crystalline form which is
encased and bonded between two heavy duty paper liners. Its uniform core helps to achieve
high system performance, consistent quality, strength, and ease of use.

12.5mm thick SHEETROCK® Standard Plasterboard specifications:

Description Specification Result Unit
Flexural Strength (Longitudinal Direction) 500 Minimum (As per IS:2095) >500
N
550 Minimum (As per BS EN 520) >550

Flexural Strength (Transverse Direction) 180 Minimum (As per IS:2095) >180
N
210 Minimum (As per BS EN 520) >210

Length 1830 (+0/-5) 1829 mm

Width 1220 (+0/-4) 1219 mm
Thickness 12.5 (+/-0.5) 12.5 mm
Density 576 (+/-5%) Kg/cum.

15mm thick SHEETROCK® Standard Plasterboard specifications:

Description Specification Result Unit
Flexural Strength (Longitudinal Direction) 650 Minimum (As per IS:2095) >650
N
650 Minimum (As per BS EN 520) >650

Flexural Strength (Transverse Direction) 220 Minimum (As per IS:2095) >220
N
250 Minimum (As per BS EN 520) >250

Length 1830 (+0/-5) 1829 mm

Width 1220 (+0/-4) 1219 mm
Thickness 15 (+/-0.5) 15 mm
Density 620 (+/-5%) Kg/cum.
* For actual results, batch MTC shall be referred.

Applicable Standards: IS 2095 (Part 1): 2011 (Reaffirmed- 2016) & BS EN 520:2004
Edges: Tapered & Square
Application and installation:
USG Boral SHEETROCK® Plasterboards are suitable for various applications like false
ceilings, drywalls & wall linings in residential & commercial segments.

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General:
It is essential to have health and safety legislation when working on site i.e. Please adhere to the
Safety Guidelines (personal protective clothing and equipment, etc.) in practice.
Consideration must be given to design criteria for specific project solutions.
Handling:
Manual loading and unloading of plasterboards should be carried out with care to avoid strain.
Cutting:
Use of plasterboard saw is recommended to cut or score with a sharp knife and snapping the Plasterboards
over a straight edge. Openings like switch boxes or socket points should be cut out before the boards are
fixed using a sharp knife. Power and hand tools to cut the plasterboard at job site should be used with care
and in accordance with the manufacturers' recommendations.
Fixing:
It is recommended to use appropriate length of drywall screws and take care to install fixings not closer
than 13mm from cut edges and 10mm from round edges. Position the boards to the centre line of the metal
framing. Staggered horizontal and vertical board joints are recommended as a part of good practices.
Jointing:
All Purpose Jointing Compound is preferred to be used for jointing and finishing of plasterboard joints.
However, USG Boral has a range of jointing products like setting and air-drying compounds which can also
be applied depending upon the climatic condition and nature of the project.
Advisory:
USG Boral SHEETROCK® Standard Plasterboard is unsuitable for use in areas subject to continuously damp
or humid conditions and must not be used to isolate dampness.
All drywall work shall be carried out with trained work force using the complete system from USG Boral.

USG Boral Building Products (I) Pvt Ltd.

Head Office: Unit No-610-613, Vipul Trade Centre, Sector-48, Sohna Gurgaon Road, Gurgaon-122001, Haryana-INDIA
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Manufacturing Address: 815, EMC, 1 Avenue, Sri City, Andhra Pradesh 517646
Tel: +91 9015 147 147 e: info.india@usgboral.com