New Zealand’s ever-changing weather patterns appear to be becoming more turbulent and less predictable, which has a significant impact on the way we live and the buildings we inhabit. 

There is a growing recognition that our built environments need to be built better, with the ability to have more resilience specifically suited to New Zealand conditions now and in the future. 

As an organisation, Winstone Wallboards makes a significant investment in developing and testing our plasterboard products and systems so, where appropriate, they can resist moisture, and help control fire, noise, and hard knocks.  

We test our products and systems on a regular basis and assess monthly the bracing qualities of the relevant plasterboard products.  

P21 bracing rig. Used to measure system bracing performance in relation to wind and earthquake loads.

Earthquake loads, gale force winds, and fire resistance are all replicated in a laboratory environment, which generates data we then use to demonstrate the effectiveness of our systems. 

For all our GIB® products, quality assurance testing is rigorous and a true team effort across the entire organisation. 

New Zealand made for New Zealand conditions 

Our GIB® plasterboard products are not only made in New Zealand but made specifically for New Zealand conditions.  

GIB® Technical Team, (Russell Pedersen, Doug Connors, Richard Fuller, Dan Reynolds, Al Faaofo, Graeme Robertson.

With nearly 100 years of manufacturing under our belt, we have developed the expertise to ensure we are not only providing plasterboard products specifically designed for New Zealand conditions, but also to support the changing needs of the building sector.  

Our aim is to not only meet building codes but exceed them, and we take pride in being the preferred choice of professionals who understand the importance of using materials that can stand the test of time. 

Only one phone call – or click away 

We back all this up by providing world-class expertise and support to our customers through our free comprehensive 0800 technical support helpline, with our team of experts available Monday to Friday, supporting you, and answering dozens of calls every day. 

We also offer an extensive library of how to guides, videos and technical literature designed to support you and give you everything you need to get the most out of our products, systems, and services, accessed online. 

Here at Winstone Wallboards, we put all our time, energy, and care into delivering not only reliable plasterboard products, but also systems, services and support that help your jobs run smoothly. So, you can build and move onto your next project, with confidence – whatever the weather.