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GUIDE / THICKNESS SELECTION

10mm or 13mm plasterboard?

Use the thickness specified for the project unless the responsible designer or system documentation confirms a change. Thickness is only one product attribute and does not, by itself, establish fire, moisture, bracing, acoustic or ceiling suitability.

Do not substitute on thickness alone

A 10mm board from one product line is not automatically interchangeable with another 10mm board, and a thicker board is not automatically approved for a proprietary wall or ceiling system.

QUOTE COMPARISON

Ask the same questions for both thicknesses.

Quote input10mm request13mm request
Product identityExact model and manufacturerExact model and manufacturer
Sheet dimensionsWidth, length and edgeWidth, length and edge
Intended locationWall or ceiling areaWall or ceiling area
Complete systemFraming, fixing and finish requirementsFraming, fixing and finish requirements
EvidenceMatched to the quoted SKUMatched to the quoted SKU
HandlingPack, weight and site route to confirmPack, weight and site route to confirm

SEND WITH THE ENQUIRY

Five details prevent a false comparison.

  • The thickness and product line shown on the plans or specification
  • Whether the sheets are for walls, ceilings or another documented use
  • Sheet width, length, edge and estimated quantity
  • Any fire, moisture, bracing, acoustic or other system requirement
  • Plans, schedule extracts or technical documents that identify the intended assembly
Product weights are not published yet

Panelform will add per-SKU mass, packaging and handling data only after the matching supplier technical documents are verified. Do not use a generic internet weight to plan labour or delivery.

NEXT STEP

Send the specified thickness.

Add the project location, quantity and any plan or system reference. The written reply will identify what is confirmed and what still needs product evidence.

Start a thickness quote