Plasterboard is weaker than traditional brick and plaster, necessitating careful drilling techniques. It's crucial to check for hazards like electrics and plumbing behind walls before drilling. Plasterboard is typically supported by a wooden framework, making it sound hollow when tapped. Identifying plasterboard involves tests such as pushing in a pin and using a thin screwdriver, as these methods reveal its softer nature compared to plaster. Proper knowledge and techniques are essential to prevent damage to items and ensure safe drilling in plasterboard structures.
"Plasterboard is a non-load bearing wall that is made from a board material and supported by a wooden framework. Therefore, when knocked, plasterboard walls make a hollow sound."
"A quick check is the pushpin test: press a pin, and if it slips in easily, you are on plasterboard because it is softer than plaster."
"Tapping in a small thin screwdriver will often pop through and feel empty behind, whereas plaster over brick fights you the whole way."
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