KNAUF Drywall Systems: A Practical Specifying and Ordering Guide

A drywall partition is a tested system, not just a board. Its performance depends on the board, metal frame, fasteners, joint treatment, insulation, perimeter details, and installation method working together.

That distinction matters when importing materials. Substituting one component to save money can change fire, acoustic, moisture, or impact performance—and can create shortages during installation.

Start with the room, not the product name

Before requesting a quote, define the conditions the wall or ceiling must handle:

• Location: interior, semi-exposed, wet area, shaft, corridor, or ceiling
• Required performance: fire resistance, sound reduction, impact resistance, or moisture resistance
• Finished dimensions: partition height, cavity depth, and total system thickness
• Loads: cabinets, sanitary fixtures, displays, doors, or other mounted items
• Project rules: local building code, consultant specification, and required test documentation

These inputs determine the correct system. A familiar board name on its own does not.

Choose the appropriate board

KNAUF offers different plasterboard families for different applications. Availability and product names vary by manufacturing market, so confirm the current technical datasheet for the exact origin offered.

Do not assume that a moisture-resistant board is waterproof or that a fire-rated board creates a rated wall by itself.

Order the complete system

A useful bill of quantities should cover more than square metres of board:

1. Boards, including a realistic cutting and damage allowance
2. Studs and tracks in the specified width and gauge
3. Correct screws for each board layer and framing condition
4. Joint tape, compound, corner protection, and finish materials
5. Acoustic or thermal insulation where required
6. Perimeter sealant and fire-stopping components where specified
7. Door-frame reinforcement, backing, access panels, and movement-joint details

Ask the supplier to identify any excluded component. This simple step prevents a “complete” quotation from arriving as an incomplete installation package.

Protect boards in transit and storage

Plasterboard should remain dry, flat, supported, and protected from edge damage. Before shipping, confirm:

• Pack dimensions and weights match the unloading equipment available on site
• The container plan avoids unsupported or unstable stacks
• Materials will be stored under cover on a level base
• The site has enough protected space to unload before installation begins

Boards that arrive intact can still deform if stored vertically, on uneven supports, or in a damp area.

Check before installation starts

Hold a short pre-installation review with the contractor. Verify the approved system reference, stud spacing, board orientation, joint staggering, screw spacing, openings, service penetrations, and perimeter details.

Build a sample section when the project has a repeated wall type. It is far cheaper to correct one sample than dozens of finished partitions.

What to send with a quote request

For a faster, more comparable quotation, send:

• Wall and ceiling types or drawings
• Areas and partition heights
• Fire, acoustic, moisture, and impact requirements
• Destination port and required delivery window
• Preferred origin or certification requirements
• Whether you need one complete system or named components only

Sarakim can review the material schedule, coordinate compatible components, and plan the shipment around the project sequence. Final system selection and code compliance should always be confirmed by the project’s qualified designer and the current manufacturer documentation.