One of the largest manufacturers of building materials is the German company "Knauf". And one of the main directions of this enterprise is the production of drywall, gypsum fiber sheets and boards. In addition, this manufacturer produces all related products for the processing and finishing of HDPE and GKL, which are optimally suited in composition and properties to the base material.
Thanks to the large assortment and high quality of the company's products, building materials from Knauf have gained particular popularity in the Russian construction market.
Main characteristics of GKL
The most demanded today is Knauf drywall due to its excellent performance characteristics, as well as a good combination of quality and price. With this material, you can quickly and efficiently level walls, erect partitions during redevelopment, or make a niche. But the main advantage of drywall is the ability to manufacture structures with a configuration of any complexity. High plasticity allows you to give drywall almost any shape, which is not available to most building materials. At the same time, the necessary rigidity and strength are maintained.designs.
Gypsum board "Knauf" is made by pressing, where the binder is a special glue that is absolutely safe for humans. Therefore, the material is considered an environmentally friendly product that is applicable for use in residential areas, including children's rooms.
In addition, Knauf drywall has excellent fire resistance, good strength due to reinforcing additives and amazing flexibility. This allows the material to be widely used in both private and industrial construction.
Types of drywall offered by Knauf
Knauf drywall is divided into two main types: ordinary, for installation in living rooms with a normal microclimate, and moisture resistant, for rooms with high humidity. In addition, the company produces a special GKL, which has moisture and fire resistance properties, which can be used in areas such as a bathhouse, sauna or steam room.
Conventionally, types of drywall are divided into ordinary sheets used for finishing living rooms, as well as a dry floor screed. Have a standard gray canvas color.
In rooms with high humidity, Knauf moisture-resistant drywall is used, the price of which is slightly higher than the cost of a standard sheet. It can be distinguished by the greenish tint of the canvas.
Special Drywall
In addition to ordinary GKL sheets,used in most cases, the Knauf company produces drywall, which has special properties.
Fire-resistant material designed for buildings with high fire safety requirements (wooden houses, attics, etc.). It has pink leaves. This type also includes "Knauf Fireboard" (gray with red markings), which has the highest degree of fire resistance, and in addition, is additionally reinforced with fiberglass.
Moisture-fire-resistant drywall, combining the advantages of both types mentioned earlier. Also, as a water-repellent material, it has a green leaf color, but with a red inscription.
Main dimensions and execution of GKL sheets
It is not difficult to distinguish ordinary Knauf drywall from moisture resistant. The first has a light gray color, the second is a greenish uniform shade. Regardless of the type of drywall, sheets have standard sizes that vary:
- Width - 600 (small-format plasterboard) or 1200 mm (type sheet);
- Length - from 2000 to 4000 mm;
- Thickness may vary depending on the purpose of the material in the range from 6.5 to 24 mm.
The most convenient for construction, and therefore the most commonly used drywall has dimensions of 2500x1200 mm with a thickness of 12.5 mm. The material of such dimensions has sufficient strength even for installation on the floor, and is also easy to use during installation.
In addition, it is necessary to mention the edges of the sheet, sincethey differ in appearance and purpose. The edge can be straight and semicircular thinned. The latter option is considered the most convenient in installation and the most technologically advanced. Such an edge not only provides a snug fit of sheets to each other, but also more durable operation of structures.
Moisture resistant GKL from "Knauf"
A particularly interesting product of the company is moisture-resistant Knauf drywall 12.5 mm thick, which has low water absorption due to the use of special additives in the production. This property allows this material to be used in rooms where the installation of conventional building materials is unacceptable, for example, in the kitchen, in the bathroom or toilet.
In the manufacture of drywall, it is impregnated not only with special additives that prevent the material from absorbing moisture from the air, but also with antiseptics that prevent fungus and mold from multiplying.
Knauf drywall cost
It is worth mentioning right away that the material from the Knauf company is more expensive than most Russian analogues, such as Volma. However, this moment is perfectly offset by the excellent quality and durability of the material.
- If we consider drywall 12, 5, the price of "Knauf" for a regular standard sheet measuring 2500x1200 mm is about 350-450 rubles.
- The cost of moisture-resistant material is slightly higher, in the range of 550-630 rubles.
- Gypsum board meeting the increased requirements of the fire departmentsecurity, has a price of 470-530 rubles.
- The material, which, in addition to water-repellent properties, also has fire-resistant characteristics, is somewhat more expensive than ordinary Knauf moisture-resistant drywall 12.5 mm. The price varies between 600-700 rubles.
The cost of the material may vary depending on the volume of the batch and the region of sale.
