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WHAT YOU CAN ACHIEVE WITH SYNIA

Synia Ceiling Board is a USG Boral SHEETROCK® product that have been re-engineered. Synia Ceiling Board has a lightweight core and uses USG Boral's Innovative Sag-Defying Strength™ technology.

This superior sag-resistant performance is designed with four tapered edges for easy and seamless ceiling finishing when used with USG Boral's joint compounds

Recommended Usage

  • Non-fire rated partition applications
  • Commercial or residential construction
  • Repair and remodel construction
  • Perpendicular installation for ceilings up to 610mm metal frame spacing
  • Steel framing

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SYNIA BENEFITS

Moisture & Mold Resistant

USG Boral's SHEETROCK® Synia are both moisture and mold resistant, catering to a wide variety of projects.

30% Lighter

USG Boral's SHEETROCK® Synia helps you increase productivity with up to 30% lighter boards that allows faster installation without compromising on strength.

Consistent Quality

All USG Boral plasterboards are governed by British Standards (BS) offering faith and assurance of quality to our customers.

Seamless Ceiling Finishing

USG Boral's SHEETROCK® Synia allows you to achieve seamless ceiling finishes with 4-sided tapered edges, allowing for a beautiful finishing even under critical light.

Stronger Core Structure

USG Boral's SHEETROCK® Brand Plasterboard allows a more uniformed distributed core structure that enhances the overall board strength at a lower weight.

Anti-Sag Properties

USG Boral's SHEETROCK® Brand Plasterboard is the ONLY plasterboard to feature the Sag-Defying Strength™ allowing the ceiling frame to span further without compromising on safety.

HOW DOES SHEETROCK® BRAND SYNIA COMPARE WITH OTHER BRANDS?

USPs SHEETROCK® Brand Synia Plasterboards Plasterglass Other Brands
Cost Savings Yes
Up to 17% of metal framing cost savings		 No No
Seamless Finishing Yes
Achieve seamless ceiling finishing with 4-side tapered edges.		 Yes No
Lightweight (Productivity – Easy to install) Yes
30% lighter than Plasterglass		 No No
Anti-Sag Yes
With Sag-Defying Strength™		 No No
Product Strength Yes
Stronger core structure		 Less Strong Less Strong
Quality Consistency Yes
Consistent quality govern by British Standards (BS)		 No Yes
Supply Stability Yes
Consistent and reliable supply		 No Yes

MAIN PRODUCT DETAILS

Lightweight USG Boral SHEETROCK® Brand Plasterboard

  • A light weight product can benefit workers because they lift more and work faster
  • More than 15% lighter as compared to products in the same class (12.5mm boards)
  • Easy to carry and install

A Consistent Core That’s Easier to Score and Snap

  • A neater straighter snap line, bringing about less waste and potential material cost savings
  • Less dust for a safer work environment
  • Higher quality product that reduces call-backs and warranty costs

Stronger Sag-Defying Strength™

  • Fundamentally re-engineered for improved strength-to weight ratios
  • Superior sag resistance performance for greater spans

SPECIFICATION

Physical Properties Synia 9.0 & 12.0 mm Synia MR 9.0 & 12.0 mm
Weight (kg/m2) 6.4 / 7.8 6.3 / 8.3
Thickness (mm) 9.0 / 12.0 9.0 / 12.0
Width (mm) 1220 1220
Length (mm)* 1830 1830
Edges Tapered Tapered
Face Paper Colour Ivory Green

* Custom lengths available. Please contact your local USG Boral office.

A QUOTE FROM OUR SPECIFICATIONS MANAGER

"Discover more possibilities with SHEETROCK® Brand Synia Ceiling Board, the only plasterboard that features Sag-Defying Strength™ with 4-side tapered edges"
Terrence Goh, our Architectural Specifications Manager

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SEAMLESS SALES PROCESS & AFTER-CARE SERVICE

Pre-Sales

  • Support architects and consultants with customised and comprehensive product specifications
  • Provide architects and consultants with project-specific detailing
  • Non-obligatory, all information received are kept confidential (NDA)

Sales

  • Consistent and reliable product supply from the list of USG Boral’s official distributors and resellers.

Post-Sales

  • Technical expertise from USG Boral to support installation and finishing queries

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