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Architect and Specifier

Why specify Knauf Drywall? A fair question – I mean, does it matter who supplies drywall systems to your project?

I don’t know how often you think about it but believe me there are so many advantages to ensuring Knauf Drywall products and systems are used on your project. I’d like to highlight a few:

 

 

The Knauf Group is one of the largest drywall manufacturers in the World with a group turnover in excess of €2.5billion. Still privately owned, with our head office in Germany, we pride ourselves on the quality of our products and our commitment to staff and customers – not shareholders. Knauf Drywall manufacture in the UK to BS1230, BS1191 and BS EN ISO 9000 using advanced production facilities.

Performance

Our systems use Knauf materials throughout – board, metal, insulation, plaster and accessories. All are manufactured to strict British Standards and are thoroughly independently tested. Fire, acoustic, robustness, longevity, and structural performance are all tested for the relevant application. Full details can be found online, or in The Complete Drywall Manual.

 

Quality

As a specifier you can benefit from friendly expert technical advice from our PSM and TSO teams (see below), our in-depth literature (including the RIBA approved Design Partner Series) and our award-winning website (CAD downloads, interactive tools, system information and so on). Our commitment to service goes far deeper, though, extending throughout the supply chain to ensure that the delivery and installation process on-site is as smooth as possible. Have a look at the other supply chain sections of this site to see how we service each area.

 

Can you still innovate in plaster and drywall systems? We believe so. Our fire and sound rated Aquapanel tile backing systems can be completely saturated without losing any performance. Seamless Apertura perforated boards offer endless design opportunities with exceptional absorption properties. Our Acoustic Stud significantly increases sound reduction without increasing width or complexity. Our MP75 projection plaster is 3 times faster than traditional 2 coat, and without the mess (its Europe’s no.1 seller). Our Shaftwall system uses C-T studs to allow it to built from one side – with the same number of components as a normal partition…

 

Innovation
Service – throughout the supply chain

Time is precious and we know that you are busy. That is why we have developed a whole host of timesaving devices for the specifier. Our online Partition Selector chooses the correct partitions for your requirements (you can value engineer multiple partitions too) and writes the specification for you – you can have the full specifications in pdf format for, say, 10 partitions in a matter of minutes. It will also create bespoke technical manuals for you at the same time. Our Design Partner series brochures contain sector specific guidance to regulations, and optimised systems that we know are ideal for that sector’s requirements. Oh, and our Technical Services department won’t keep you hanging on the telephone…

We use recycled materials wherever possible in our manufacturing processes and are committed to taking back and re-processing waste plasterboard from sites. The paper liners on our boards are from 100% recycled stock. We also use 100% synthetic gypsum whenever possible – normally desulpherised gypsum (a by-product from power stations) – and avoid the use of mined natural gypsum.

Our office based Technical Support Officers (TSOs) work hand in hand with our PSM team, providing design back-up and a quick response to all your technical enquiries. Our TSOs are all technically qualified and enjoy comprehensive and ongoing training. Our commitment to investing in people has resulted in a large number of TSOs going on to become PSMs in the field, and the two teams have an excellent working relationship – enhancing the level of service you can expect from us.

 

 

Mandeep Bansal
Technical Services Manager

Our national team of Project & Specification Managers (PSMs) can provide help and support throughout the duration of your project. They are often involved with the entire supply chain from the distributor through to the client, speeding up the flow of information and spotting and eliminating likely issues. Our PSMs are all highly skilled and technically qualified, and specialise in bespoke design and value engineering large projects.

Spencer Maynard
Regional Specification Director