GIB Superline^®, the 5-in-1 Plasterboard, is in the process of being renamed GIB Toughline^® Aqua.

GIB Toughline® Aqua Bulletin

GIB Toughline^® Aqua has been specially developed for situations that require multiple performance characteristics including impact, fire, noise, bracing, water and mould resistance.

The performance of GIB Toughline^® Aqua is equivalent to GIB Superline^® (see below), and any specifications that specify GIB Superline^® can use either GIB Superline^® or GIB Toughline^® Aqua as the product name transitions in the market.

• Equivalent fire resistance to 13mm GIB Fyreline^® in GIB^® Fire Rated Systems
• Equivalent noise control performance to 13mm GIB Fyreline^® in GIB^® Noise Control Systems
• Equivalent impact resistance to 13mm GIB Toughline^® in GIB^® Tough Systems
• Equivalent water resistance to 13mm GIB Aqualine^® in GIB^® Wet Area Systems
• Equivalent bracing performance to 10mm and 13mm GIB^® Braceline GIB Noiseline^® in GIB EzyBrace^® Systems

Like GIB Toughline^®, GIB Toughline^® Aqua, is a 13mm thick high density plasterboard with a continuous fiberglass mesh embedded inside the back face of the board. This gives the board increased impact resistance and reduces repair costs. GIB Toughline^® Aqua has the additional benefit of a water resistant core containing special polymers to help prevent steam and moisture penetration.

Winstone Wallboards Ltd recommends the use of GIB Toughline^® Aqua in situations where both impact and water resistance are required. By employing both GIB Toughline^® and GIB Toughline^® Aqua together, specifiers and contractors can utilise the most efficient and cost effective board for the purpose, with water resistance only in areas that require that additional performance.

GIB Toughline^® Aqua can also be used as a multiple performance plasterboard to cover a wide range of performance situations, particularly for instances where a contractor would prefer fewer boards on site and higher performance generally across the project.

 Please note:

• Existing inventory of GIB Superline^® will be supplied until stocks are depleted.
• The paper face of GIB Toughline^® Aqua will remain GIB Superline^® gold until further notice, upon which time there will be a transition to GIB Toughline^® mauve paper. End tapes and the printing on the board face will be changed to read GIB Toughline^® Aqua.

If you have any questions regarding the use or specification of GIB Toughline^® Aqua or GIB Superline^®, talk to your ASM or call the GIB^® Helpline on 0800 100 442.