Soundbloc plasterboard

voodooflux · 25-03-2003, 6:39 PM

I know some of you garage-conversion types have used Gyproc Soundbloc plasterboard, but does anyone know the difference between Soundbloc and Soundbloc RAPID?

I saw a few posts on here quoting Soundbloc prices at around 5 or 6 quid a sheet (which would match the price that Jewson gave me for the RAPID stuff) but the only prices I can find for *just* Soundbloc are around 20 quid a sheet.

Any info appreciated!

Cheers
v.f.

mike.hutch · 27-03-2003, 12:13 AM

Never heard of sondbloc rapid, but it could be small sheets like plasterboard laths (sp?) which are designed to be used in a loft and the like and are small enough to get in through a loft hatch, about 1200 x 600 I think.

I could be completely wrong though.

voodooflux · 28-03-2003, 2:40 PM

You might be on to something there, as it looks to only be available in 900mm widths. I think it's part of the whole Gyproc rapid system that uses metal studs.

Anyone know of a good supplier for Soundbloc, and approx prices?

Cheers
v.f.

mike.hutch · 28-03-2003, 5:57 PM

Try Sheffield Insulations, www.sheffins.co.uk don't go by their online pricelist, they usually give a discount of approx 40%

I got 27 sheets of 15mm 1200x2400 sheets for £140, but that was through a builder I know who has an account with them.

Oh, and make sure you get it delivered unless you have access to a Transit van or bigger as it is extremely heavy.

voodooflux · 28-03-2003, 6:12 PM

Cheers mixmanx, I've dropped their Birmingham office a line. Sure hope I can get a discount, 'cause according to their pricelist I'm going to forking out over 700 quid

Cheers
v.f.

X3ELS · 29-03-2003, 6:59 PM

I made some more enquiries, according to Gyproc there is only one type of board 'Soundbloc'. There is no product known as soundbloc rapid.

This is all on their website.

voodooflux · 29-03-2003, 7:22 PM

Hi X3ELS

I've seen Rapid mentioned on one of their datasheets from last July (http://www.british-gypsum.bpb.co.uk/pdf/SDS09v4.pdf), as well as at:

http://www.cpsupplies.co.uk/downloads/gypsum_coshh.htm
and http://www.sheffins.co.uk/pricelist_...rtitioning.htm

...and it seemed to be the only type of Soundbloc that my local Jewson knew about.

It's also on the website for the "Federation of Plastering and Drywall Contractors" - they actually have their own federation????

Was it www.gyproc.com that you checked out?

Cheers
v.f.