Vapour resistant plasterboard is a type of standard plasterboard which is fitted with an additional laminated vapour control layer. Whilst this type of plasterboard shares the same physical properties as a standard board, it also has a silver metallised polyester film back liner that improves the vapour resistance of the product. In this post, the team at Online Insulation explores why vapour resistant plasterboard is so important and the role it can play in your project. Keep reading to learn more, and if you’d like to order plasterboard today – head over to our online store now.

Why is it Important?

Vapour control layers are really important in walls; they perform the required role of dealing with water vapour and moisture issues effectively. When you implement a vapour control layer during the construction of a building, this will go a long way in reducing the risk of damp and condensation occurring over time. Moisture and condensation forming on the inside of a wall or within the structure of a wall can be extremely problematic. It can cause significant damage if not dealt with effectively and quickly. The way that you can control condensation in the property is to use a vapour control layer such as vapour resistant plasterboard. This will keep the walls and roofs dry, by restricting the flow of moisture. This layer is placed as close as possible to the inner face of the wall, and it will decrease the amount of moisture passing through to much lower levels. Overall, it will ensure the longevity of the structure and reduce all of the associated problems with condensation in your property. 

Knauf Vapour Panel

The Knauf Vapour Panel is a solution that we stock here at Online Insulation; it is designed to be used in areas where the warm and cold elements of walls and ceilings come together, and water vapour control and plasterboard lining are needed in a single application. Common applications include internal faces of external walls and roofs, and also loft conversions too.

Buy Vapour Resistant Plasterboard at Low Prices 

At Online Insulation, we stock high quality, high performance vapour resistant plasterboard at competitive prices. Our most popular product is the 12.5mm Knauf Vapour panel / Duplex Plasterboard 1200x2400mm Tapered Edge, which is a high specification plasterboard with a metal polyester foil laminated on the grey paper face. It provides an incredibly effective vapour barrier to reduce and limit moisture diffusion; it is suitable for lining external walls and roofs in properties. The Knauf Plasterboard brand is renowned for its superb quality and standards, so you can expect optimal vapour resistance and longevity in your internal application. If you need any assistance or advice on how to install and use vapour resistant plasterboard in your application, then you can get in touch with the Online Insulation team today. We’re here to help you with your project, answer any questions you may have and provide you with more details about our different solutions. You can reach us by phone on 01509 649065 or email us at info@onlineinsulation-sales.com and we’ll get back to you as quickly as possible.Coming to Online Insulation is a great choice; our customer service and experience is first-class from start to finish. We have competitive prices to suit all budgets, and keep project costs low. Not just this, but we also provide free nationwide delivery and shipping on all orders over £350 + VAT, so if you spend more than this amount, you will receive your items delivered to your doorstep free of charge. With many five-star reviews on reviews.io, we’re the number one place for you to come when buying vapour resistant plasterboard today.