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Is dry lining suitable for commercial properties?
Dry lining is widely used in commercial properties because it is quick, flexible and suitable for many internal layouts. It can create offices, meeting rooms, retail spaces, corridors, storage areas and partition walls. Metal stud systems are especially popular because they are lightweight, straight and relatively easy to alter when business needs change. Specialist plasterboards can provide improved fire resistance, sound insulation, moisture protection or impact strength. Dry lining also allows wiring, data cables, plumbing and insulation to be concealed within wall cavities. Compared with traditional plastering, it can reduce drying time and disruption during refurbishment work. Commercial systems must still meet relevant fire, acoustic, accessibility and building standards. An experienced contractor should specify the correct boards, frame depth and insulation for each area.