Assessing Gib board and lath and plaster wall and ceiling damage
Winstone Wallboards have produced a very easy to use piece of software called
the GIB® Wall and Ceiling Repair Tool. The software is free (28MB
download) and doesn't need to be installed. Just click to run it.
It was designed to assist with assessing earthquake damage and shows users the type of damage that may have occurred then lists repair strategies to be used. As it has been developed by the product manufacturer it can be considered both well informed and a "best practice" guide. Ideal to check against your Fletcher/EQR or insurance company's repair intentions.
It is simple to use and has options for:
Click the Print button (top right) for a copy of the page, or the Close button (bottom right) to go back to the previous page.
There are versions for Windows, Mac, Android and iPad here, along with other useful guides.
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It was designed to assist with assessing earthquake damage and shows users the type of damage that may have occurred then lists repair strategies to be used. As it has been developed by the product manufacturer it can be considered both well informed and a "best practice" guide. Ideal to check against your Fletcher/EQR or insurance company's repair intentions.
It is simple to use and has options for:
- Plasterboard Walls
- Plasterboard Ceilings
- Lath and Plaster
- the damage that has occurred (type and likely cause)
- repair required (to the bracing element and general lining)
- notes (additional diagnostic information).
Click the Print button (top right) for a copy of the page, or the Close button (bottom right) to go back to the previous page.
There are versions for Windows, Mac, Android and iPad here, along with other useful guides.
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