Plasterboard Edge Beads: EB12
Locally manufactured from recycled plastic, Renderplas PVCu clip on edge beads / board stops are designed for plasterboard and cement board to provide protection to edges and a superior finish. On plasterboard at edges formed at door frames, windows and skirting boards or at a change of finish; on cement board at the exposed edge of the system
Performance: design data
Affiliations
The National Insulation Association
NBS Plus
Applications
To provide protection to edges and reduce cracking whether with skim plaster or tape and joint applications at door frames, windows and skirting boards or at a change of finish; to provide a smooth edge to cement board
Chemical
Zero chemical reaction with water, sand and cement, acrylic render, water based paint; avoid organic solvents, chlorate bleach, strong acids and alkalis
Durability
Impact resistant; dissipates shock waves; outlasts metal; cleaned or painted in same way as plaster or render
Economics
PVC beads are faster to cut and fix than steel and are guaranteed not to stain of corrode in damp situations. They reduce casual damage on site and impact damage when fitted
Environment
Locally manufactured; high recycled content; fully recyclable; low Ecopoint score of 0.004/kg delivered
Fire
Class 1Y. Combustible within fire source, self extinguishing upon removal of flame, will not contribute to the combustion of the system
Health and Safety
PVCu beads are safe to handle removing the dangers of cut metal; suitable for prisons and schools
Heat
Ideal for all habitable conditions
Guarantees
Fit for purpose for at least 25 years
Mechanics
10.5mm gap opens out when board is inserted to form a good fit
Pollution
Ecologically benign; non-hazardous in water; non-hazardous if ingested; does not release substances into the atmosphere
Strength
PVCu beads offer superior resilience to impact
Weather
Not affected by weather and should be specified in all regions of high moisture or high salt
Specification: standard data
Type
EB12
Authority
Manufactured to ISO 9001:2000; complies with BS EN 13914-1&2:2016; fire tested to BS 476; complies with REACH
Brand Names
Renderplas
Description
12.5mm PVC Plasterboard Edge Beads (Board Stops)
Composition
Exterior grade impact resistant UV stable unplasticised PVC
Dimensions (mm)
15mm edge and 24mm wing
Depth (mm)
10mm to 12.5mm board
Weight (kg/100m)
4.6
Stock Colours
White
Length
2.5m
Packaging
25 lengths in fibreboard tubes (EB12); 50 lengths in triwall boxes (EB12-50)
Format
Cut lengths
Price (£/100m)
105.60
Recycled
Content %
100.0%
Light
UV stable; any discoloration is uniform over a single facade and within industry standards
Site works
Installation
Standard industry practice and tools can be used. Cut to length with tin snips or fine tooth saw. Non-corrosive mechanical fixings should be used
Storage
Store vertically out of direct sunlight or extreme temperatures. Can be stored flat if supported along entire length
Supply
Ex-stock next day delivery to site through extensive supply chain or direct from www.renderplas.co.uk