PARTITION WALL

摘要

A plasterboard or wallboard panel (10) for use in forming a partition wall defines a plane and include a change of direction in the plane of the panel adjacent at least one edge of the panel to define a flap portion (14) such that panel (10) may be stood along an edge extending transversely to the change of direction with the flap portion (14) acting as a support/stabiliser for the panel. By using a plurality of such panels (10) joined in an series it is possible to provide a partition wall formed from plasterboard which is self supporting such that the partition does not need an internal structure such as a metal or wooden stud framework to provide stability and structural integrity to the partition. By obviating the need for a timber or steel framing to support the plasterboard, the time and cost involved for providing a partition wall can be reduced. A further advantage of the absence of studs is that the panels forming the wall may be made demountable and/or reusable as they are not glued or fixed to studs and are self supporting.