Fire-Rated Plasterboard Brisbane & South East Queensland
Knauf Fireshield, stocked in 13mm and 16mm across all four South East Queensland branches. Tell us the Fire Resistance Level your certifier has specified and we will confirm the board, the layer count and the stock position.
Fyrchek & Fireshield Fire-Rated Board
A denser gypsum core with glass fibres that slows heat transfer and holds structural integrity under fire conditions. Used in fire-separation walls and ceilings between dwellings, between garages and living spaces, and anywhere the NCC prescribes a Fire Resistance Level.
Knauf Fireshield
Held at all four branches. Same-day pick-up subject to the run on the day, and site delivery across SEQ and Northern NSW.
Specifications
| Product | Thickness | Core | Typical application |
|---|---|---|---|
| Knauf Fireshield | 13mm | Glass-fibre reinforced gypsum | Single-layer fire-separation walls in Class 1 buildings |
| Knauf Fireshield | 16mm | Glass-fibre reinforced gypsum | Higher FRL systems and commercial compliance walls |
| Knauf Fireshield | 13mm | Glass-fibre reinforced gypsum | Fire-separation walls and ceilings, Knauf wall systems |
| Knauf Fireshield | 16mm | Glass-fibre reinforced gypsum | Double-layer systems achieving FRL 90/90/90 and above |
Sheet sizes, exact system details and tested FRLs vary by manufacturer and by the wall or ceiling system being built. Confirm against the current manufacturer system manual for your project, or ask our team.
Buying fire-rated board? Bring the system, not just the sheet.
An FRL is a property of the whole assembly, not the board on its own. You will usually need matching steel framing, the correct fixings and screw spacings, jointing compounds, and in many systems acoustic or thermal insulation. Send us the specification and we will quote the full system in one go.
Ask About Fire-Rated Plasterboard
Send the specification and we will come back with the board, the system, the stock position at your nearest branch and a price. If it is urgent, calling is faster.
- Tell us the FRL your certifier specified and we will confirm the correct board and layer count.
- We can quote the full system: board, framing, fixings, compounds and insulation together.
- Delivery to site across South East Queensland and Northern NSW, or click and collect.
- Trade account holders get priority handling and account pricing.
Start Your Enquiry
Send it through our contact form and the trade team will come back to you with the board, the system, stock and a price.
- The FRL your certifier specified
- Wall or ceiling system, and quantity
- Your nearest branch and the site address
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Which fire rated plasterboard is easiest to source in South East Queensland?
13mm and 16mm fire rated plasterboard are the two thicknesses worth specifying if you want it off the shelf. Bayside Plasterboard holds fire rated board across all four South East Queensland yards, so a Brisbane, Redlands, Moreton Bay or Gold Coast site can usually collect the same day rather than wait on a special order.
We supply South East Queensland. We do not deliver to Melbourne, Sydney or interstate sites. If you are building outside our area, source from a distributor in your state so the tested system and the supply chain match.
Does the board on its own give you an FRL?
No. A Fire Resistance Level belongs to a tested system, not to a sheet. The FRL comes from the whole assembly: board type, number of layers, framing type and spacing, insulation, fixing centres and jointing. Swapping any one element voids the tested result, even if the board is identical.
The three numbers in an FRL such as 60/60/60 are minutes for structural adequacy, integrity and insulation in that order. FRL 90/90/90 is the same three criteria held for 90 minutes. Always build to the manufacturer's tested system manual for the system nominated on your drawings, and ask us to supply against that system rather than against a thickness.
Comparing fire rated board specifications
| Thickness | Approx. weight | Typically appears in | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13mm fire rated | approx. 11 kg/m2 | Single and double layer systems in residential and light commercial separating walls | The most commonly specified fire rated thickness |
| 16mm fire rated | approx. 13 kg/m2 | Higher rated systems, shafts and commercial separating construction | Heavier to handle, plan the lift |
| 13mm standard | approx. 9 kg/m2 | General walls and ceilings | Not a substitute in a fire rated system |
Weights are typical figures for comparison and planning lifts. The achievable FRL depends entirely on the tested system, so confirm both the weight and the system against the manufacturer's current documentation.
Where can I buy fire rated plasterboard near me?
Bayside Plasterboard stocks fire rated plasterboard at four trade yards across South East Queensland: Morningside in Brisbane, Chandler in the Redlands, Caboolture on the northside and Carrara on the Gold Coast. Collect from the counter or book a site delivery. Call (07) 3245 4488 to confirm stock at your nearest branch before you drive out.
| Branch | Address | Typically serves |
|---|---|---|
| Brisbane (Morningside) | 367 Thynne Road, Morningside | Inner east, southside and Brisbane CBD sites |
| Redlands (Chandler) | 3/1424 New Cleveland Road, Chandler | Redlands, bayside and eastern corridor sites |
| Northside (Caboolture) | 10 Piper Street, Caboolture | Moreton Bay, Morayfield, Bribie Island and Petrie sites |
| Gold Coast (Carrara) | 106 Eastlake Street, Carrara | Gold Coast and northern Gold Coast sites |
We supply South East Queensland only. If your site sits outside Brisbane, the Redlands, Moreton Bay or the Gold Coast, call us and we will tell you honestly whether we can service it.
What drives the price of fire rated plasterboard?
Trade pricing moves with thickness, sheet length, the number of layers your system calls for, quantity and whether you collect or we deliver. We do not publish live trade rates because they change with volume and account terms, so the fastest way to a real number is a quote. Send the sheet sizes and quantities and we will price it the same day.
Have your sheet size, thickness, quantity and delivery suburb ready. Request a quote or call (07) 3245 4488.
Fire-Rated Plasterboard FAQs
How do I know which FRL I need?
Which fire rated plasterboard is easiest to source?
In South East Queensland, 13mm and 16mm fire rated board are the two thicknesses held in stock across our four yards, so most Brisbane, Redlands, Moreton Bay and Gold Coast sites can collect the same day instead of waiting on a special order.
Does fire rated plasterboard on its own achieve an FRL?
No. The Fire Resistance Level belongs to the tested system, not the sheet. Board type, layer count, framing, insulation, fixing centres and jointing all form part of the tested assembly, and changing any one of them voids the result.
What does FRL 60/60/60 mean?
Three criteria held for 60 minutes each: structural adequacy, integrity and insulation, in that order. FRL 90/90/90 is the same three criteria held for 90 minutes. The rating comes from the tested system nominated on your drawings.
Do you deliver fire rated plasterboard interstate?
No. We supply South East Queensland: Brisbane, the Redlands, Moreton Bay and the Gold Coast. For sites in other states, source from a distributor there so the tested system and supply chain match.