plasterboarding down to window board
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It can be done either way.
But for ease of fitting, install window boards first.
But for ease of fitting, install window boards first.
The way we have done it on the current job (80 windows) is to Plasterboard and plaster window reveals, then install window boards. This way the window boards go in without any chance of getting rubbish on them and you can cut them in nicely. This was mostly because of a massive delay with the window boards though!
But it really doesn't matter too much.
But it really doesn't matter too much.
I always plaster reveals & fit window boards last but you need to be confident about cutting them accurately enough that a sliver of caulk will cover the gaps. If not, fit them first & the PB & skim will hide any gaps but no decent spread will cover the boards with crap anyway; the downside is you will never get the boards out again without causing major damage.
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all jobs i work on unless thier a reskim is plaster then window boards
Window boards in first, then plaster into them .
This is because
a- the window board is held in by the plaster
b - you don't have to do any caulking or filling of the board if it is not cut exactly right
- c it is quicker to do it this way as you don't have to measure each windowboard individually , and deal with slightly off square reveals
d -there will be no gap under the board to caulk or fill if your wall is slightly shy
The alternative is bad planning or some other necessity .
This is because
a- the window board is held in by the plaster
b - you don't have to do any caulking or filling of the board if it is not cut exactly right
- c it is quicker to do it this way as you don't have to measure each windowboard individually , and deal with slightly off square reveals
d -there will be no gap under the board to caulk or fill if your wall is slightly shy
The alternative is bad planning or some other necessity .
If on a refurb and using polyboards i would defently put in after,it makes sense not to build them in as the damage getting them out if want replacing is not on. also the damage to the board , i know a guy who could not wait to put them in 1st just too make space in his house ,its a funny old game
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