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AS/NZS 2588:1998

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Gypsum plasterboard (Reconfirmed 2016)

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Superseded date

24-09-2018

Superseded by

AS/NZS 2588:2018

Language(s)

English

Published date

05-02-1998

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Specifies sizes, tolerances and performance requirements for gypsum plasterboard. Test methods are given in Appendices.

Committee
BD-011
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
0 7337 1727 6
Pages
21
ProductNote
Reconfirmed 10/06/2016.This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 10/06/2016
PublisherName
Standards Australia
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

This Standard specifies requirements for gypsum plasterboard intended for use in buildings as a lining material for walls, ceilings and partitions and providing a surface suitable for receiving decorative treatments. It includes standard, bracing, water-resistant and fire-resistant grades of gypsum plasterboard.NOTES:1 Alternative methods for demonstrating compliance with this Standard are given in Appendix A.2 Prolonged exposure to heat where the surface temperature of the board exceeds 45°C will be detrimental to the performance of gypsum plasterboard.

First published in Australia as AS 2588-1983.
Jointly revised and designated AS/NZS 2588:1998.

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