Where to use foil backed plasterboard

Question

I'm drylining a garage wall that gets quite cold. Is foil backed plasterboard the right choice and does it go foil-side in or out?

Nish · Accepted Answer

Yes the Foil side goes in and you are left with a facing plasterboard

David · Answer

You could try insulated plaster board on the walls the thickness depends on how much you want to keep the heat in

Benjamin · Answer

Yes you can use foil backed plasterboard on cold garage walls

Good uses
garage conversions
cold external walls
rooms needing extra insulation layer

Foil position
foil side faces the warm side inside the room
this helps reflect heat back in

Do not use it in areas with direct water exposure

Arjan · Answer

It is the right choice and it goes in that’s why it is use for where is cold in external wall ,in rooms with high humidity

James · Answer

This is not the correct way if you are trying to make the garage warmer… 
You will get Cold spots on al areas where you have put the adhesive. 
I would recommend studding the whole garage, insulate in between, staple vapour barrier to the stud afterwards and then you will be able to use normal plasterboards.

Michael · Answer

You will have to build a stud wall and insulate between the stud works and if you can afford it put insulated plasterboard over.  What you have suggested to use is not a good idea

Regards.

Steven · Answer

Hi yes should be ok the foil side goes towards the wall

Patrick · Answer

Foilbacked plaster is part of the new building regulations to be applied roof ceilings as a moisture barrier .

David · Answer

The foil side should be facing the room and it is perfect for the garage wall it should insulate it 💯 per cent.thank you

Mark · Answer

Foil side in if its insulated plasterboard the insulation always wall side.

Where to use foil backed plasterboard

Follow Us

Cookies

Manage Cookies

Essential cookies

Analytics & Tracking

Advertising