Gypsum BoardsMoisture Resistant
Moisture Resistant 12.5mm
Jawdah Moisture Resistant 12.5mm is a moisture resistant gypsum board (MR), made for humid interiors where a regular board would take up too much water, supplied in 12.5 mm thickness.
- TypeMoisture Resistant (MR)
- Thickness12.5 mm
- Also listed16 mm
03About the product
Overview
It is one of the two listed thicknesses of Jawdah’s MR board; the other is 16 mm. Both belong to the moisture resistant boards category within Jawdah’s gypsum boards.
Board dimensions, edge profile, weight and the standards the board is tested to are supplied in the data sheet; this page states only what Jawdah’s catalogue lists.
What the board is
Gypsum board is a gypsum core faced on both sides with paper liners, cut and screw-fixed to metal profiles to form partitions, suspended ceilings and wall linings. A moisture resistant gypsum board is formulated to take up less water than a regular board, for humid rooms such as bathrooms, kitchens and service areas.
Key figures
- Type
- Moisture Resistant (MR)
- Thickness
- 12.5 mm
- Also listed
- 16 mm
- Use
- Partitions, ceilings, linings
Where the moisture resistant board is used
In drywall systems the board is screw-fixed to metal profiles to build partitions, ceilings and wall linings.
Selection guidance
Closer look
Technical specifications
Listed thickness
This page is the 12.5 mm board. Jawdah lists the MR board in 12.5 mm and 16 mm; the thickness is chosen with the system design for the partition height, the number of layers and the required rating.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Moisture Resistant (MR) |
| Thickness | 12.5 mm |
| Also listed | 16 mm |
| Use | Partitions, ceilings, linings |
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Questions about this product
What thickness is the Jawdah Moisture Resistant 12.5mm board?
12.5 mm. The same MR board is also listed in 16 mm.
What is an MR gypsum board used for?
Bathrooms, kitchens, laundries, service rooms and other humid interiors in residential, hospitality, healthcare and commercial buildings, as a partition, ceiling or lining board, usually as the substrate behind tiles or a washable finish.
Where are the board size, edge type and standards stated?
In the technical data sheet supplied by Jawdah on request; this page carries only the catalogue listing (type and thickness).
How is the MR board different from a regular gypsum board?
An MR board is formulated to take up less water than a regular board, so it suits humid rooms such as bathrooms, kitchens and service areas, where a regular board would take up too much water.
Can the MR board be used outdoors or in permanently wet areas?
No. It is a board for humid interiors, usually as the substrate behind tiles or a washable finish. It is not intended for permanently wet or external exposure.
Is the MR board available in Saudi Arabia?
Yes. Jawdah supplies the MR board from Saudi Arabia. Send your quantities and project details through Jawdah’s contact page to confirm board size, edge type and supply for the 12.5 mm thickness.
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