Tools

Covers specific tools to download that will assist with the rebuild, including the GIB® Bracing Calculator and the GIB® Wall and Ceiling Repair Tool.

Guidelines to Repairing GIB® plasterboard linings
This guide aims to assist the earthquake damage assessment process with deciding the most appropriate corrective action.

Damage Assessment for Residential Structures
This information bulletin provides general guidance for carrying out remedial work to plasterboard wall and ceiling surfaces following damage sustained after a severe wind or earthquake event.

GIB® Wall and Ceiling Repair Tool
This tool shows users the type of damage that may have occurred then lists repair strategies that should be used.

GIB® Wall and Ceiling Repair.exe (Windows)

GIB® Wall and Ceiling Repair.app.zip (OSX)

GIB® Wall and Ceiling Repair.apk (Android)

GIB® Wall and Ceiling Repair  (iPad)

GIB® Bracing Calculator (Canterbury Remediation Version)
This calculator allows the user to enter information for a residential building whilst on-site to determine whether the structure has sufficient bracing performance under NZS3604:2011 requirements

GIB® Bracing Calculator.exe (Windows)

GIB® Bracing Calculator.app.zip (OSX)

GIB® Bracing Calculator.apk (Android)

GIB® Bracing Calculator (iPad)