Ceiling (Plasterboard) Building Codes & Rules
- Transform Plasterboard Ceilings into Works of Art with Tools™. Expert Tips: Staggered Joints, Backblocking, Glue & Screw Discipline, and NCC Compliance!
Ceiling FRL Linings
≥ 200
Sheet Edge
Framing
- Framing Centres to suit Wind Category
- Install trimmers to maintain framing centres
Framing SPACING
NCC 2022 V1
- Frames spacing varies dependant on the wind category
- Framing Centres to suit Wind Category
- Install trimmers to maintain framing centres
Cornice Types
Cornice TYPES
NCC 2022 V1
Plasterboard Wall
Temporary Fasteners
every 2nd Truss
≥ 600
eq
eq
Sheet Centerline
Fastening
- Single Screw, or
- Double Nail
- 50 to 70mm apart
Nail Packer
Main
Trusses
Temporary
Batten
Butt Joint
≥ 100
≤ 50
≥ 100
≥ 100
≥ 200
≥ 200
≤ 230
≤ 230
Sheet Direction
Perpendicular to Frame
Wall
Jack Truss
≤ 150
Recessed Edge
Recessed Edge
Adhesive
Adhesive
Trimmer
Back Blocking for
Level 4 or 5 Finish
Adhesive
Adhesive
- Shadowline / Square Set
- Cornice / Wall Track
≤ 100
≤ 600
≤ 200
Fastenings
- Gal ALWAYS in Wet Areas
- Stainless Steel in coastal environments
Cornice
Square set
Adhesive
- Ø ≈ 25mm
- ≈ 15mm high
Temporary Fasteners
every 2nd Truss
Movement
- Roof must be loaded before Ceiling is lined
≤ 600
10 to 50
10 to 50
≥ 200
≤ 300
Butt Joints
- Try to avoid by using full sheets where possible
Butt Joint BEST PRACTICE
NCC 2022 V1
- Try to avoid by using full sheets where possible
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