Drylining Interior Systems
ISS-SW specialise in providing top-quality dry-lining services to commercial and residential clients. Our team of experienced professionals has the skills and expertise necessary to handle all aspects of dry-lining, including suspended ceilings, airless finish plastering, metal and timber partitioning, and tape and jointing.
ISS-SW has decades of expertise and a proven track record of successful dry lining projects, operating in the South West of the Uk with strict standards to provide the highest quality services.
Drylining Services
Fixing boards to walls or ceilings using adhesive (dot and dab) or mechanical fixing (onto timber or metal stud frames).
Used for creating partition walls, wall linings, or ceiling linings.
Lightweight metal framing systems used to form internal walls and room dividers.
Can be insulated and finished with plasterboard for fire resistance, acoustic control, or moisture resistance.
Often installed in conjunction with drylining to provide ceiling finishes that conceal services and allow access.
Can incorporate acoustic or fire-rated boards.
MF (Metal Furring) Ceiling Systems
A type of suspended ceiling using a metal frame to support plasterboard.
Suitable for creating level ceilings and accommodating insulation or services.
A method of finishing the joints between plasterboards using joint tape and compound, creating a seamless surface for painting or wallpapering.
Plaster Skimming (if required)
A thin layer of finishing plaster applied over the drylined boards for a polished surface (though not always necessary if tape and jointing is used).
Insulated Drylining
Boards backed with thermal insulation, used on external walls to improve energy efficiency.
Fire and Acoustic Drylining Systems
Specialised boards and assemblies designed to enhance fire resistance or reduce sound transmission between rooms or floors.
What is Dry-Lining?
Dry lining is a technique that involves fixing plasterboard directly to walls, ceilings or a secondary framework, without the need for wet plaster. This technique has become increasingly popular in the UK over the last 20 years, particularly in new housing construction. At ISS, our specialist dry lining contractors use plastering or tape and jointing to finish the meeting joints in plasterboard. We carefully select the appropriate plasterboards for each situation and our contractors are knowledgeable about the necessary fixing techniques.
What are the benefits of Dry Lining?
- Fast, efficient, and clean installation with plasterboard.
- Easy decoration as plasterboard can be painted or decorated right away.
- Provides increased insulation, preventing condensation.
- Ability to hide unsightly pipes and wiring.
- Easy renovation to improve the look of individual rooms, offices, or commercial spaces.
- More economical than traditional methods and suitable for any requirement.
- Acoustic Plasterboard for soundproofing or acoustic problems.
- Fire resistant plasterboard for up to an hour of fire rating.
- Tile backer and aqua board for wet areas, such as bathrooms and kitchens.
- Impact Resistant Plasterboard to reduce damage from scuffs, vibrations, and impacts.
Types of plasterboard
Standard plasterboard: This is the most common type of plasterboard, used for most applications. It is made of gypsum plaster and is available in various sizes and thicknesses.
Moisture-resistant plasterboard: This is used in areas where there is high humidity, such as bathrooms and kitchens. It has additives to make it more resistant to moisture and mold.
Fire-resistant plasterboard: This type of plasterboard is used in areas where fire safety is important, such as stairwells, corridors, and commercial kitchens. It has additives to make it more resistant to fire.
Soundproof plasterboard: This type of plasterboard is designed to reduce sound transmission between rooms. It has a special core material that absorbs sound vibrations.
Thermal plasterboard: This type of plasterboard has an insulating material added to it, which helps to improve thermal insulation in a building. It is often used in exterior walls or on the interior of exterior walls to improve energy efficiency.
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