British Gypsum takes fire safety to new level

Habito plasterboard from British Gypsum is a new, fully compliant, solution for use in external walls in buildings more than 11 and 18 metres in height, as defined in Approved Document B.

The load capability data for a wider range of fixings and a new 12 mm service support plate means Habito can be used as a full-layer alternative to plywood. The gypsum-based board is easy to install without special tools, as it uses  ‘score and snap’ technology, and it has been rigorously tested with wall plugs, cavity anchors and 5mm woodscrews.

James Felix, product manager at British Gypsum, says: “As the world evolves and regulations make construction safer, we’re delighted to be providing the industry with an innovative, sustainable and practical option for the tall buildings of the future. We’re pleased that the message is resonating that where plywood can’t, Habito can.”