Those looking for protection against noise and fire for medium density housing and apartments, have likely heard of GIB Barrierline® Systems for Terrace Homes.

The innovative system, comprising of a mix of GIB Barrierline®, GIB Weatherline® and other plasterboards, as well as GIB® Rondo® channels, H-studs, wall clips and sealants are now all readily available as Winstone Wallboards has transitioned off  supply allocation for its plasterboard products, making it easier than ever to take advantage of its many capabilities.

Winstone Wallboards is continually innovating its products and systems to keep up with the changing needs of residential building design and the GIB® Intertenancy Barrier System is a demonstration of this commitment.

The design team has put substantial efforts into ensuring that the system components are durable. It has been designed to be very easy to install, and the modular nature of the panels means it comes together very easily with no need for specialist subtrades or additional cranage on site.

The system does not require any specialist foundation design and with a choice of timber and steel framing, allows for options in the design and construction of the intertenancy separation, thanks to the modified plasterboard barrier with the heavy-duty GIB Barrierline® plasterboard in the centre of the wall.

Intertenancy walls typically have both plumbing and electrical services running through them, and traditionally there's been a requirement to fire and acoustically seal those penetrations where they come out through the wall linings.

With most typical penetrations in this system that isn’t always a requirement, which simplifies both installation and council inspection, with an independent quantity surveyor concluding that the system was one of the most cost-effective currently on the market.

GIB Barrierline® plasterboard also has a water and mould resistant glass fibre reinforced core, which allows the product to be exposed outside during construction for up to 12 weeks prior to close-in.

For a full breakdown of the construction sequencing required for the system, scan the QR code in the GIB® Intertenancy Barrier Systems Specifications and Installation manual or check out the key features and installation sequencing here.