The use of gypsum boards as a material for interior partitions is\nexpected to continue increasing in Indonesia. Besides being considered\nmore efficient in terms of work time, the material also offers a lighter\nweight compared to conventional brick walls.<\/p>\n
Marketing Communication Digital & Branding Manager Raden Krisma\nHadianto said the trend of using gypsum partitions has already developed\nin a number of developed countries such as Japan, South Korea and\nAustralia, particularly for multi-storey buildings. According to him,\nthe use of gypsum in interior areas can help reduce the structural load\nof a building while accelerating the construction process.<\/p>\n
\u201cBrick walls are very heavy and require stronger foundations. If you\nuse a gypsum partition system, the building weight becomes lighter, so\nthe efficiency is felt especially in multi-storey buildings,\u201d Kris said\nin Jakarta on Thursday (18\/6).<\/p>\n
He explained that the installation process for gypsum partitions is\nalso relatively faster compared to brick walls. In conventional\nconstruction, wall work must still go through plastering and rendering\nstages that require a long drying time before painting can begin.\n\u201cMeanwhile, with gypsum partitions, once installation is complete, the\nfinishing stage can be carried out more quickly, so the overall project\nwork time is shorter,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Despite offering a number of advantages, the use of bricks still\ndominates the national construction sector. According to Kris, one\nreason is the public perception that gypsum partitions are more fragile\nthan brick walls. He assessed that this assumption generally arises from\nthe use of materials that do not meet specifications. Gypsum boards used\nfor ceilings, for example, have a different thickness from boards\nspecifically designed for wall partitions.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf you use the correct specifications, including the appropriate\nframe and board thickness, the performance can be very good. Even for\nacoustic and fire resistance needs,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
In addition to targeting multi-storey buildings and offices, the\nlargest market for gypsum products in Indonesia still comes from the\nhousing sector. Home construction and renovation activities are\nconsidered a relatively stable source of demand amid the slowdown in the\nproperty sector. Kris mentioned that the retail and housing market still\ncontributes the largest portion of sales compared to apartment,\nwarehouse, and industrial estate projects, which tend to follow\ninvestment cycles.<\/p>\n
On the other hand, the national gypsum industry still faces the\nchallenge of dependence on imported raw materials. The majority of\ngypsum board producers in Indonesia still import their main raw\nmaterials because the quality of domestic gypsum minerals is considered\nnot yet meeting the specifications required for gypsum board production.\nThis condition makes the industry vulnerable to rupiah exchange rate\nfluctuations and changes in global logistics costs.<\/p>\n
In an effort to broaden public understanding of gypsum materials,\nKnauf-Jayaboard inaugurated the Knauf-Jayaboard Experience Centre in\nSouth Jakarta. The facility combines the functions of a showroom and a\ntraining centre for architects, contractors, applicators, distributors,\nand homeowners who want to understand gypsum-based construction\ntechnology and systems.<\/p>\n
Managing Director of Knauf Indonesia Ahmad Hamdani said the Knauf\nExperience Centre is a learning space that allows visitors to understand\ndrywall solutions more tangibly and according to modern project needs.\n\u201cDrywall is not just a partition made of frames and gypsum boards, but\nan integrated solution capable of delivering better room performance,\nfrom acoustics, fire resistance, moisture resistance, to design\nflexibility,\u201d Ahmad said.<\/p>\n
This facility was built together with Pandega Desain Weharima as the\narchitectural consultant and PT Inti Indah Interindo as the fit-out\ncontractor. Inside, visitors can explore various educational zones,\nranging from the history of Knauf, an acoustic tunnel, workshop and\ntraining areas, to drywall system solutions for wet areas, fire\nresistance, acoustics, as well as ceiling design inspiration.<\/p>\n
Through the Knauf Experience Centre, Knauf Indonesia hopes to\nencourage the transformation of the construction industry towards more\nefficient, precise, modern, and sustainable building methods. The\nExperience Centre will serve as an educational facility for various\ngypsum applications, from ceilings, partitions, and acoustic systems, to\nbuilding materials claimed to be more efficient for modern construction\nneeds. After Jakarta, a similar concept is planned for several other\ncities such as Medan, Surabaya, and Bali.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/gypsum-use-for-building-interiors-more-efficient-1781783435", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }