Water resistant walls
Bathrooms, laundries, and toilets are called wet areas. It is critical that wet areas are designed with a Lafarge solution that protects the home from the effects of excessive moisture.
Excessive moisture from humidity, condensation and poor ventilation, can lead to:
- Growth of mould and mildew
- An unhealthy environment for occupants
- Deterioration in a home’s appearance
- Structural damage to a home’s framing
Reducing risk in wet areas
WaterShield is a water-resistant plasterboard with special additives designed to resist moisture and inhibit mould growth in all wet areas. When installed correctly, WaterShield meets all the requirements of the Building Code of Australia.
- Can be covered with tiles
- Safe and environmentally friendly
- Can be used on both walls and ceilings
SafeShield adds an additional level of protection for the home. SafeShield has the same features as WaterShield but it is also designed to resist fire. SafeShield can be used anywhere throughout the home but it is particularly suitable for the kitchen where the risk of fire is greatest.
Tips
Wet areas are classified according to their level of potential in-service water damage as high risk (such as showers), medium risk (such as bathrooms and areas adjacent to baths and spas) and low risk (such as laundries).
- To comply with Australian Standards, plasterboard installed in high risk areas must be water-proofed with a liquid membrane. There is currently no product available that does not need to be water-proofed with a liquid membrane.
Lafarge Plasterboard guarantees the performance of WaterShield for 10 years. For more information, click here.
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