USG Boral SHEETROCK® Brand Synia Ceiling Board has a re-engineered, lightweight core with USG Boral’s innovative Sag-Defying Strength™ formulation, providing superior sag-resistant performance. The non-combustible gypsum core is encased in 100% recycled face and back papers, with four tapered edges for easy and seamless ceiling finishing when used with USG Boral’s joint compounds.
Features
- USG Boral SHEETROCK® Brand Synia Ceiling Board has a re-engineered
- Easy to lift, carry, and install
- Improves installation speed and reduces wastage
- Complies with international standards such as BS EN 520, or equivalent local standard for physical properties
- Uniform, strong core which reduces damage to board
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
Additional Information
Benefits
- Lightweight: Easier to transport, carry, and handle.
- Sag-Defying Strength™: Specially formulated plasterboard panels with a high strength-to-weight ratio composite design offers better anti-sag performance.
- Reaction to Fire: Non-combustible. Evaluated and complies with BS 476: Part 4.
- Easy to Install: Scores and snaps easily, reducing installation time and wastage.
- Quality: Innovative manufacturing process that optimizes the core structure for excellent physical properties and consistency in quality.
- Quick Ceiling Installation: Fix screws directly without any connector, clip, or other accessories with USG Boral SHEETROCK® Brand Synia Ceiling Batten System.
- Cost Savings: Wider secondary ceiling frame spacing with USG Boral SHEETROCK® Brand Synia plasterboard Sag-Defying Strength™ formula reduces the number of ceiling battens required.
Compare USG Boral SHEETROCK® Brand StandardCORE Plasterboard against competitors
| USPs | Sheetrock® Brand Synia Plasterboards | Plasterglass | Other Plasterboard 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 |
Technical Data and Notes
USG Boral SHEETROCK® Brand Synia Ceiling Board
*Custom lengths available. Please contact your local USG Boral office.
Physical Properties
- Thickness: 9mm, 12mm
- Panel Size: 1220 x 1830mm
- Edge: 4-sided Tapered Edge
- Tested to: BS EN 520, BS 476
Applications
- Non fire-rated ceiling applications
- Commercial or residential construction
- Repair and remodel construction
- Perpendicular installation on ceilings up to 610mm metal frame spacing
- Steel Framing
