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Boral for
Builders
W hy do the job tw ice
w hen you only get paid once?
Official Supplier
to the Sydney 2000
Olympic Games.
About This Edition
Welcome to Boral for Builders.
This is the third edition of this
popular industry magazine
with even more interesting
articles. Boral for Builders
comes to you courtesy of Boral
Plasterboard and is now a
national publication having
first been published in
Queensland only for several
years. This edition comes to
you jam packed full of
articles on achieving an
excellent finish on interior
linings with advice that could
save you time and money.
Happy reading.
The editor
Boral for Builders Magazine
Boral Plasterboard
Marketing Services
Department
676 Lorimer Street
Port Melbourne Vic 3207
Contents
Do it once Do it right 2
Plasterboard jointing: 3, 4, 5
Achieving the
expected finish
Maintenance Control 6 & 7
Plasterboard & 8, 9
Exterior Ceilings
Paint Discolouration 10, 11
The debate continues
Building activity statistics 12 & 13
PartiWALL 14
Sydney ClassiCove 15
TecASSIST 16
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Do it once
Do it right
Ceiling Batten nailed to joints
Plasterboard screw-fixed to ceiling batten
Note:
Boral Plasterboard fixing specifications refer to
Rondo ceiling batten Part No. 303 as illustrated
Note what may happen (above) if the ceiling fixing method (below) is NOT followed correctly.
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ACHIEVING THE EXPECTED FINISH
One of the more
geometric interior
designs.
In the quest to produce the elusive perfect finish for interior linings, m any varying
techniques and system s are applied, unfortunately to no avail. All that can
reasonably be achieved and/or expected is a general appearance of flatness w ith
a strong reliance on the use of a favourable paint system and application,
com bined w ith a com plem entary lighting system .
or many years now we have
witnessed a growing trend towards
larger residences all competing for
individuality with their adventurous designs.
These subtle experiments in geometry,
although aesthetically pleasing in there
contribution to the overall appearance and
presentation, are responsible for the
creation of many problems for the plasterer.
They are given the task of providing the
expected finish along with a level and
plumb substrate to an industry faced with
the need to continuously monitor and
control construction costs combined with
a reduction in the availability of quality
timber.
Plasterboard Jointing
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lasterb oard is a
material with varying
textures and porosity
that is presented to a
series of c ond itions that will
ultimately exaggerate those
variab les. The jointed system
is in most c ases hand
ap p lied and therefore some
variation in the finished
surfac e is inevitab le, thereb y
p rod uc ing the same type of
irregularities that one would
exp ec t in any hand mad e
p rod uc ts.
Although a flat unb lemished
finish is the c ommon
req uirement, this is not
always p ossib le, p artic ularly
with c urrent b uild ing d esign
and tec hnology.
No matter how flat a surfac e
may ap p ear, there will
always b e some slight
und ulations and d eviations
from true flatness.
Ac c ep tanc e of this surfac e
c an and will vary d ep end ing
largely on an owners
p erc ep tion and / or lighting
c ond itions whic h may vary
from night to d ay.
Plasterboard
Jointing
Some difficulties arise when
trying to describe what the
appearance of a completed
ceiling should be like. Spare a
thought for the conscientious
contractor who strives to
achieve what he believes to be
the industry standard, only to
find after the completion of
painting he is confronted by an
irate owner commenting:-
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No nail pops or joints were
showing in my last house
The ceiling in the display
home did not look like this.
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Although allowab le toleranc es and c omp lianc e stand ard s have b een set d own in ord er to assist with
the d isp ute resolution p roc ess, unfortunately written guid elines rec eive little or no c red enc e when
d ealing with the unhap p y owners.
Desp ite everyones b est intentions even the most authoritative rules or guid elines d o little to alter
a d issatisfied c ustomers p erc ep tions, b eliefs or exp ec tations of the ap p earanc e of the final finish,
p artic ularly if they are withhold ing final p ayments.
There is little d oub t that when insp ec ting p laster finishes for imp erfec tions, it is usually the owner
(d ue to a lac k of und erstand ing) who is most voc al.
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Should you require any information pertaining to
recommended levels of finish or the effects of lighting
on plasterboard, just give us a call:
Jim Browning (Brisbane) 07 3215 2237
owever with some
monumental dwellings
standing as a sole
tribute to a lifetime of
someones hard work, one
begins to understand the
reason behind some overly
intense inspections. The role
lighting plays in some
of these inspections can not
be overstated. When
inspecting finished plaster it is
unfair to expect that the
plasterer should be held
responsible for any blemishes
that may show up under any
light other than the light in
which his work was carried
out in, and in particular
circumstances where the
inspection lighting conditions
do not replicate the
environment that existed
during the material installation.
It is not considered possible
to achieve a blemish free
surface under critical or
extreme glancing light
conditions. It is strongly
recommended that when the
expectations are beyond
reasonable industry or
acceptable standards a level
five finish should be chosen
to form part of the specification.
Plasterboard
Jointing
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Plastered joints with extreme lighting
conditions - showing only at a specific
time of day. At other times it displays
on acceptable appearance.
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Metal stirrups from girder truss
protruding through plasterboard
due to settlement.
Maintenance Control
IDENTIFYING THE PROBLEMS
s m ost m ajor rew ork as a result of rectification is carried out under extrem ely difficult
conditions, costs are high and in todays com petitive m arket, it is highly unlikely that
they w ill be factored into the original quote. Therefore establishing ow nership of a
particular problem can becom e a delicate and som etim es political issue.
The cost of call backs as a result of m aintenance issues continue to be a cause
of frustration in todays building industry, particularly for those w hose standards are high and
consciously strive for the elusive m aintenance-free finish by strict adherence to specification,
system s and guidelines.
W hen it com es to m aintenance investigation, there are m any variables and contributing factors,
all of w hich com bine to create a degree of difficulty w hen attem pting to identify the cause, the
cure or the culprit.
There is no doubt that maintenance
is neither deliberate nor planned
so one can easily understand the
looks of innocence or the
subsequent excuses and denials
when unwanted maintenance
issues arise.
Depending on the magnitude of
the problem, identification may
mean the involvement of all
parties (i.e. suppliers, manufacturers,
tradespeople, building authorities
etc.). Major cost issues are
normally met with a degree of
silence until the usual pressure
called political persuasion is put
into play. Unfortunately, the
generosity linked with any
exercise of goodwill must
proceed with caution in todays
legal environment due to
interpretations of liabilities.
Assumptions are quickly made
against anyone who offers a
sympathetic approach as a solution.
Such actions may quickly decide
unwarranted ownership of a
particular problem.
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Please Note:
Temperature control inside the roof space should not be confused with ducted air conditioning
which unfortunately depending on how it is installed and at what stage of the job, can also
contribute to unwanted maintenance issues.
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Maintenance
Control
Now we all know that despite everyones best
intentions, maintenance issues like nail popping,
joint distortions, cracking etc. still persist even
after the introduction and initiation of many
recommendations over the years designed
specifically to reduce call backs in keeping with
the many building design and system changes.
Typical as with many of today's industry problems
they occur beyond the control of the builder and
tradeperson. This can be due to environmental
influences, prolonged wet weather, timber
shrinkage, soil movement and extreme temperature
change. Unfortunately when it's nobodys fault -
nobody wants to pay.
Although no one person could ever resolve all of
the issues we face, some persistent problems can
be greatly reduced, particularly as the industry
gains a better appreciation of the need to control
sudden temperature variances and implement the
recommended measures that will not only reduce
maintenance but provide improved living conditions
inside the residence.
The importance of temperature control should not be underestimated or overlooked. The benefits provided in
relation to maintenance issues will certainly outweigh any cost associated with the implementation of some or all of
the following:-
Soffit vents, gable vents, whirlybirds, sisalation, expansion joints etc. Even simple things like choice of
roof colour can make an appreciable difference to inside temperatures.
Finally, adherence to manufacturers specification should provide a proper background and ensure full guarantees
and warranties are supplied by your manufacturer.
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Plasterboard &
Exterior Ceilings
here is an ever inc reasing d emand for the extend ed use of p lasterb oard in
external c eiling situations i. e. p atio c eilings, c arp orts, soffits walkways (enc losed
and semi enc losed ), heated p ools etc . These d esigns have b ec ome p op ular as
more and more arc hitec ts, d esigners and b uild ers integrate outd oor and ind oor
living areas, c omb ined with a general d esire to eliminate p lastic c over mould ing, v- joints
and anything else that may d etrac t from the unb roken, flat ap p earanc e of a finished c eiling.
As systems c hange and we move toward s an inc reasing use of p lasterb oard jointing in
these areas, it is imp ortant to note that:
A few simple guidelines can assist with the elimination of unwanted
maintenance issues and maintain best presentation of your project.
The reliance of a plasterboard ceiling on a proper background to ensure its long term performance is both
well documented and well known.
Where as exterior ceilings with plastered joints may perform well initially, they can be affected long term by
cracking, joint distortion, board sag, nail or screw pops.
The implementation of some or all of the following guidelines will assist with maintenance reduction and the
overall appearance of most ceilings either interior or exterior.
Ve n t ila t io n in Re s id e n t ia l
C o n s t ru c t io n
Roofs with no cross ventilation are more
prone to the accumulation of heat build up
and humidity that can result in ceilings defects
either through the promotion of mould or
mildew growth from condensation or through
physical changes in associated materials.
Be aware that dwellings constructed with no
ventilation or sisalation are most likely to
produce joint distortion, sagging ceilings, nail
popping and paint problems.
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Joint distortion has many contributing factors.
Please note: the implementation of back-blocking
will prevent joint lines showing as a result of the
ageing process.
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Sisalation can effectively assist with the
elimination of premature ageing of
plasterboard, joint distortion and popped
nails/screws due to the effects of moisture
from 'blowback' through tiled roofs,
condensation and water entry etc.
particularly in low pitched roofs.
Exp a n s io n J o in t s
Due to many variations in building design
it is difficult to nominate specific
expansion joint locations, however, for
exterior soffit ceilings we advise more
rather than less.
P a in t in g
Adherence to specification particularly in
relation to sealer and paint quality will
guarantee the long term appearance.
The rules are simple - exterior paint for
exterior situations.
Please note: all plaster joint compounds
are porous. Paint systems that do not
provide a non porous sealer may
experience long term problems.
B a c k - B lo c k in g
The benefits of back-blocking are well
known. For best results, exterior ceilings
should not be installed without back
blocking.
Plasterboard &
Exterior Ceilings
Blowback of moisture through a tiled roof
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iscolouration of paint over jointed plasterboard
surfaces has been the subject of many extensive
and costly investigations in recent years.
Although occurring mainly in Queensland, given
the right conditions it can appear anywhere at anytime. Is it
the paint or is it the plaster? Despite a degree of name-calling
and finger pointing a resolution is yet to be found.
After reading yet another scientific report (17.01.2000) it
would appear that the focus of the investigation centred
around the plaster jointing compounds, one part of the
system only hence the term plasterboard joint staining.
Our findings confirm the staining appears on the painted
surface only, and irrespective of its origin does not appear on
any unpainted joints in affected dwellings despite these joints
being exposed to identical conditions.
We note once again with interest that there was no positive
identification of any underlying causes in the plaster to
associate it with the staining. With this being the case one
can assume that it is now imperative that a similar scale
investigation is undertaken into the paint used! Including:
Quality System
Method of application Price
Also was any quality sacrifice caused by the environment or
outside influence? As the investigation would indicate, little
work was done in this area, and one can only wonder why not?
THE DEBATE CONTI NUES
Paint Discolouration
Is it moisture related?
Some confusion exists when we hear statements referring to entrapment of moisture behind the paint, quickly
followed by similar reports that the paint system is porous - particularly when our observations confirm the
discolouration appears on dwellings constructed with no reported periods of weather and no deviation from
manufacturers specification relating to the plastering technique.
When joint sanding takes place prior to painting, plaster joints are completely dry, and any moisture
absorbed from the atmosphere following completion would be minor when compared with the amount of water
introduced to the joint as a result of the paint system.
If as the report suggests, salts are transported to the internal surface due to moisture passing through the joint,
with this being the case one could prudently expect that unpainted joints would be affected in the same
manner, quite clearly they are not, irrespective of age.
The majority of homes involved in the investigation are particularly large and would in no way be affected by
moisture at the paint stage as a result of any plastering technique.
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Paint
Discolouration
Now, if as indicated, moisture trapped in the joints is consistently replenished by moisture entering the joints
by way of humid air accumulating in the roof space, would it not be more beneficial to suggest mandatory
ventilation rather than the sterilisation of plasterers tools and equipment? (See report attached below).
Plasterboard manufacturers stipulate in their painting specifications
certain procedures in accordance with the Australian standards.
All too often in a competitive environment these systems are substituted
with alternatives such as reduced application, quality, number of
coats etc. When it comes to paint finishes there can be no trade
offs. Cheaper is not better.
Quite simply we retain samples and information on some of the
ceilings in question and cannot understand the lack of
investigation in the report towards proper paint systems,
quality application and the growing trend towards
supposed cost savings in this area.
Quality homes deserve quality paint;
quality should not be compromised for
the sake of a few dollars.
Someone must take responsibility for
these decisions; cheap paint is not
quality paint in a different container -
you get what you pay for.
Unpainted ceiling joints Painted ceiling joints
Watch
this space for
further developments
in the battle to eliminate
paint discolouration.

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Building approvals: Number of houses & other residential
buildings approved by Statistical Division (SD)
Quarters ending March 1999 & March 2000
Prepared for Boral Plasterboard, 16 May 2000
Source: Australian Bureau of Statistics
NSW Dwelling Approvals Dwelling Approvals Variance
March Quarter 1999 March Quarter 2000
Total Total other Total Total Total other Total Total Total other Total
houses residential residential houses residential residential houses residential residential
Regions building building
Sydney 3769 4414 8183 3853 3283 7136 2.23 -25.62 -12.79
Hunter 767 364 1131 969 157 1126 26.34 -56.87 -0.44
Illawarra 670 142 812 572 142 714 -14.63 0.00 -12.07
Richmond-Tweed 362 86 448 298 122 420 -17.68 41.86 -6.25
Mid-North Coast 356 158 514 481 172 653 35.11 8.86 27.04
Northern 97 7 104 159 23 182 63.92 228.57 75.00
North Western 88 4 92 137 20 157 55.68 400.00 70.65
Central West 158 30 188 230 7 237 45.57 -76.67 26.06
South Eastern 288 15 303 447 53 500 55.21 253.33 65.02
Murrumbidgee 156 11 167 207 36 243 32.69 227.27 45.51
Murray 64 3 67 175 9 184 173.44 200.00 174.63
Far West 5 8 13 4 0 4 -20.00 -100.00 -69.23
VIC Dwelling Approvals Dwelling Approvals Variance
March Quarter 1999 March Quarter 2000
Total Total other Total Total Total other Total Total Total other Total
houses residential residential houses residential residential houses residential residential
Regions building building
Melbourne 4960 2619 7579 6708 3482 10190 35.24 32.95 34.45
Barwon 618 54 672 658 36 694 6.47 -33.33 3.27
Western District 96 18 114 99 10 109 3.13 -44.44 -4.39
Central Highlands 223 30 253 278 6 284 24.66 -80.00 12.25
Wimmera 22 0 22 41 0 41 86.36 N/A 86.36
Mallee 133 17 150 145 35 180 9.02 105.88 20.00
Loddon 231 4 235 345 50 395 49.35 1150.00 68.09
Goulburn 314 8 322 493 26 519 57.01 225.00 61.18
Ovens-Murray 158 7 165 165 19 184 4.43 171.43 11.52
East Gippsland 82 9 91 137 0 137 67.07 -100.00 50.55
Gippsland 240 16 256 364 12 376 51.67 -25.00 46.88
QLD Dwelling Approvals Dwelling Approvals Variance
March Quarter 1999 March Quarter 2000
Total Total other Total Total Total other Total Total Total other Total
houses residential residential houses residential residential houses residential residential
Regions building building building
Brisbane 2103 795 2898 2746 695 3441 30.58 -12.58 18.74
Moreton 1295 732 2027 1646 722 2368 27.10 -1.37 16.82
Wide Bay-Burnett 319 27 346 463 81 544 45.14 200.00 57.23
Darling Downs 234 21 255 323 28 351 38.03 33.33 37.65
South West 20 0 20 17 0 17 -15.00 N/A -15.00
Fitzroy 191 52 243 218 12 230 14.14 -76.92 -5.35
Central West 3 0 3 5 0 5 66.67 N/A 66.67
Mackay 189 35 224 258 63 321 36.51 80.00 43.30
Northern 313 26 339 408 101 509 30.35 288.46 50.15
Far North 229 142 371 292 99 391 27.51 -30.28 5.39
North West 16 6 22 10 2 12 -37.50 -66.67 -45.45
Queensland Total 4912 1836 6748 6386 1803 8189 30. 01 -1. 80 21. 35
SA Dwelling Approvals Dwelling Approvals Variance
March Quarter 1999 March Quarter 2000
Total Total other Total Total Total other Total Total Total other Total
houses residential residential houses residential residential houses residential residential
Regions building building
Adelaide 1041 221 1262 1486 420 1906 42.75 90.05 51.03
Outer Adelaide 240 0 240 424 21 445 76.67 N/A 85.42
Yorke & Lower North 48 3 51 77 3 80 60.42 0.00 56.86
Murray Lands 57 0 57 116 8 124 103.51 N/A 117.54
South East 63 1 64 96 10 106 52.38 900.00 65.63
Eyre 54 8 62 68 1 69 25.93 -87.50 11.29
Northern 61 4 65 29 0 29 -52.46 -100.00 -55.38
WA Dwelling Approvals Dwelling Approvals Variance
March Quarter 1999 March Quarter 2000
Total Total other Total Total Total other Total Total Total other Total
houses residential residential houses residential residential houses residential residential
Regions building building
Perth 2929 586 3515 3103 891 3994 5.94 52.05 13.63
South West 614 68 682 742 55 797 20.85 -19.12 16.86
Lower Great Southern 101 0 101 158 10 168 56.44 N/A 66.34
Upper Great Southern 28 0 28 18 0 18 -35.71 N/A -35.71
Midlands 136 0 136 128 3 131 -5.88 N/A -3.68
South Eastern 75 67 142 59 22 81 -21.33 -67.16 -42.96
Central 84 0 84 117 12 129 39.29 N/A 53.57
Pilbara 27 16 43 22 0 22 -18.52 -100.00 -48.84
Kimberley 52 10 62 64 5 69 23.08 -50.00 11.29
WA Total 4046 747 4793 4411 998 5409 9. 02 33. 60 12. 85
TAS Dwelling Approvals Dwelling Approvals Variance
March Quarter 1999 March Quarter 2000
Total Total other Total Total Total other Total Total Total other Total
houses residential residential houses residential residential houses residential residential
Regions building building
Greater Hobart 129 11 140 166 55 221 28.68 400.00 57.86
Southern 36 0 36 55 5 60 52.78 N/A 66.67
Northern 109 8 117 130 17 147 19.27 112.50 25.64
Mersey-Lyell 53 6 59 75 10 85 41.51 66.67 44.07
Tasmania Total 327 25 352 426 87 513 30. 28 248. 00 45. 74
NT Dwelling Approvals Dwelling Approvals Variance
March Quarter 1999 March Quarter 2000
Total Total other Total Total Total other Total Total Total other Total
houses residential residential houses residential residential houses residential residential
Regions building building
Darwin 155 124 279 127 127 254 -18.06 2.42 -8.96
NT - Bal 172 24 196 102 11 113 -40.70 -54.17 -42.35
NT Total 327 148 475 229 138 367 -29. 97 -6. 76 -22. 74
ACT Dwelling Approvals Dwelling Approvals Variance
March Quarter 1999 March Quarter 2000
Total Total other Total Total Total other Total Total Total other Total
houses residential residential houses residential residential houses residential residential
Regions building building
Canberra 305 221 526 426 326 752 39.67 47.51 42.97
ACT - Bal 0 0 0 1 0 1 N/A N/A N/A
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Commonwealth of Australia, 2000
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Sy dney Cl as s i Cov e

Fea t u r es & Ben ef i t s

For a look that is Sydney
Boral Plasterboards
Sydney ClassiCove is
the essential decorative
cornice for your home.

Classic profile complements a variety of dcors

90mm wide profile in 4.2m lengths

A decorative effect at less than decorative cornice price

Flawless finish when decorated

An affordable contemporary design feature for your home

Sydney Cove Cornice is suitable for retro-fit applications

as the profile will sit quite comfor tably over existing 55mm
Cove Cornice
To fi nd out how Sydney Cl assi Cove can make a di fference to your new home or bui l di ng proj ect:
Fill in the coupon below and fax it to: 03 9645 1707
Or Mail to: Marketing Services Depar tment, Boral Plasterboard Locked Bag 3, Por t Melbourne, Vic 3207 Australia
Or Call your local Direct Boral Plasterboard Distributor Or Order your product requirement
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Australia s most beautiful harbour-side city is now
reflected in the stylish profile of Sydney ClassiCove.
Inspired by the Opera House sails and Harbour Bridge curves,
Sydney ClassiCove is the latest cove cornice from Boral
Plasterboard. With a decorative profile wor thy of its name, the
smooth curves and fluid contours of Sydney ClassiCove
give a smar t and modern finish
to walls/ ceilings when installed in new apar tments,
townhouses, new or renovated homes.
A renovator s delight, Sydney ClassiCove can be installed
over existing cornice to recreate the elegant
interiors of times past. No need to remove the old 55mm cor-
nice, Sydney ClassiCove will sit neatly over the top. And
easy to decorate, Sydney ClassiCove has a smooth paper
coating that ensures a flawless finish when painted.
Whether you re decorating to complement dazzling
harbour views, renovating or simply creating a stylish
interior, Sydney ClassiCove will make a lasting
impression for a fraction of the cost of traditional
decorative cornice.
Based at the Boral Plasterboard Port Melbourne site, the service provides advice and technical assistance to
builders, architects, contractors, distributors, engineers, regulators and home owners throughout Australia.
To date TecASSIST has handled some 16,000 technical enquiries, helping to build major and minor projects across
Australia and Asia.
And weve had em all! Everywhere, everyone, everything.
From Hobart to Cape York, Darwin to Wollongong, Broome to Newcastle, England to Fiji, Colombia to Sweden,
New Zealand to the United States
Fire Inspectors to Architects, DIYers to Contractors, Builders to Sculptors
Offices to Schools, Bungalows to Brothels, Cinemas to Navy ships, Airports to TV shows.
The team
The TecASSIST Team represents over 100 years of practical
and professional experience and a coverage of professions
ranging from architecture to engineering, building to design,
drafting to IT and trades to business management.
Trends multi-residential
That grey area between commercial and
residential multi-res is seeing a lot of small builders,
contractors and designers in trouble trying to decipher fire
and acoustic requirements.
Often, perhaps because no one is quite sure, the correct fire
and acoustic rated details are not spelt out clearly during
design or construction leading to the framing and services
being carried out in a standard domestic manner.
The plastering contractor is then left with, a sometimes impossible task of providing what is essentially a commer-
cial solution (fire or acoustic rated system) over a residential framework.
These problems can often be solved (before the plastering stage) with a phone call to TecASSIST.
The Service
Left to right: Phil Brown, Danny Docherty and Bernie
Shalekoff
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Set up in December 1995, TecASSIST advises
and helps customers through the 1800 811 222
help line in the use and specifying of Boral
Plasterboard.
When in doubt, ask!
Telephone: 1800 811 222 Facsimile: 03 9645 1812
Email: techdesk@plasterboard.boral.com.au
TecASSIST