{"product_id":"19mm-knauf-plank-tapered-edge-plasterboard-2400mm-x-600mm","title":"19mm Knauf Plank Tapered Edge Acoustic Plasterboard 2400mm x 600mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eHigh-density acoustic plasterboard, measuring 19mm in thickness with a tapered edge, for reducing airborne sound transmission in separating walls and floors.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eManufactured with a dense gypsum core, Knauf plank delivers substantial mass, which is essential for improving the acoustic performance of internal systems. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs part of a multi-layer construction, it acts as a mass layer that increases sound insulation and contributes to quieter, more comfortable internal environments in residential, commercial, and public buildings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt 19mm thick, the board provides exceptional rigidity and sound-blocking performance, significantly outperforming standard plasterboard thicknesses. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIts greater density also improves impact resistance, durability, and fire safety, making it a key component in high-performance acoustic partitions and separating floor systems.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe tapered edge profile creates a shallow recess at board joints, designed to accommodate tape and jointing compound. 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