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[megamix]

why?

Well for me it’s gonna take me longer to board stuff . More cuts more joints . Imagine dabbing with 6x3s

 

[megamix]

For some reason we got these delivered on site today apprently there turkish. They only weighed 8kg 12.5mm as well!

8kg . Take my money now

 

[beader]

Are we going back to float and set with no 8x4 for dabbing.?

 

[megamix]

Are we going back to float and set with no 8x4 for dabbing.?

Yes but will be probably 10kg bags .

 

[johnboy811]

8kg . Take my money now

I thought i must have gained a bit of muscle then seen it on the back. they where a nice firm board to be fair. ill have to ask the builder where he got them from

 

[malc]

What could they replace it with? (lathe and plaster)

The same as northern Europe,
Plaster block, solid block of plaster that dovetail together to build a party wall.
all floors are concrete slabs for under floor heating on all levels. no plasterboard required.

 

[tapit]

Well for me it’s gonna take me longer to board stuff . More cuts more joints . Imagine dabbing with 6x3s

must be a nonsense rumour.

 

[megamix]

must be a nonsense rumour.

Nope

 

[puddove]

so no more 2.7's? lol

they gunna lower the weight of soundbloc boards while they at it? lol

the old age catching up with you

 

[Dansouthcoast84]

the old age catching up with you

na but the labourers moan lol

 

[puddove]

na but the labourers moan lol

 

[essexandy]

Ok just heard this from a lad I know who works at British Gypsum. Apparently the are going to stop making 8x4 boards on health and safety reasons and are already changing all their machines over .

Christ I reckon we use more 2.7 and 3m boards than 2.4's. How's that going to work?

 

[Cockney]

For some reason we got these delivered on site today apprently there turkish. They only weighed 8kg 12.5mm as well!

@John j

 

[Cockney]

Well for me it’s gonna take me longer to board stuff . More cuts more joints . Imagine dabbing with 6x3s

@lurpak

 

[essexandy]

I've just heard that this news has given @TonyM an aneurysm.

 

[Vincey]

I prefer 6x3 anyway and prefer hardwall to plasterboard too

 

[jamesthefirst]

All they got to do is keep 8x4 but make them the weight of corex as said.

 

[beader]

Nothing wrong with 8x4 boards .its how we work with them that is the problem . They should make a lighter board for ceilings and a stiffer one for dabbing walls as the standard are to flimsey Imo . I like the idea of using the new Habito boards for dabbing walls as you could use less addy to fix and you can screw into them without the need to find a solid dab . But i guess its down to cost .

 

[jamesthefirst]

Is health and safety on sites governed by the eu ?

 

[beader]

Is health and safety on sites governed by the eu ?

IMO health and safety as a rule is governed by time and cost ,In many cases it is a load of bullshit until it all goes wrong and then it becomes a big ass covering exercise . When there is no money left on the job the health and safety aspect suddenly becomes less important and a* just get it done attitude* seems to be the way .

 

[The Apprentice]

Must be the same informant that told people that BG had a fire at one of their plaster plants LMAO

 

[megamix]

Must be the same informant that told people that BG had a fire at one of their plaster plants LMAO

So it’s not true then ?

 

[tapit]

Nope

So it’s not true then ?

@FALSENEWS

 

[Danny]

I have tacked ceilings on my own for years without a lifter... it's about technique and being skilled enough to cut them right first time so you only have to lift them once

 

[Deleted member 32554]

about technique and being skilled enough to cut them right first time

Measure to half way between 2 joists , cut at 90°

 

[beader]

I have tacked ceilings on my own for years without a lifter... it's about technique and being skilled enough to cut them right first time so you only have to lift them once

Have you got a bad back Danny .......just asking

 

[hollybank]

IVe got a job to start on Monday,lifting soundboards on a ceiling,dont ask its what the customer wants.
Ive been to fetch them this morning it was a bloody effort to get them out of the van.

Please pray for me that my back lasts

Thanks.

 

[Cockney]

IVe got a job to start on Monday,lifting soundboards on a ceiling,dont ask its what the customer wants.
Ive been to fetch them this morning it was a bloody effort to get them out of the van.

Please pray for me that my back lasts

Thanks.

#boardlifter costs £100. Work smart son!

 

[The Hobo]

#boardlifter costs £100. Work smart son!

your right all the heroes in the grave yards

 

[Cockney]

your right all the heroes in the grave yards

Exactly that mate! It’s only when you become of age that you think differently and sadly by then you’re f**k*d! 2 jobs and then the poxy things paid for. No brainer norm! X

 

[essexandy]

I have tacked ceilings on my own for years without a lifter... it's about technique and being skilled enough to cut them right first time so you only have to lift them once

You're that f**k**g thin and lanky I could use you as a deadman.

 

[The Hobo]

You're that f**k**g thin and lanky I could use you as a deadman.

not be long u can have me too

 

[hollybank]

#boardlifter costs £100. Work smart son!

Just bought a board lifter as you say £100 off ebay just collected it from Stockport,so im all ready to go tomorrow morning.
Thanks Cockney.

 

[Lastlaff]

Just bought a board lifter as you say £100 off ebay just collected it from Stockport,so im all ready to go tomorrow morning.
Thanks Cockney.

Takes about an hour to put together - give yourself a bit of extra time

 

[Stevieo]

Just bought a board lifter as you say £100 off ebay just collected it from Stockport,so im all ready to go tomorrow morning.
Thanks Cockney.

Get a shirt lifter for £30.