Comprehensive data on the full range of Knauf Drywall plasterboard systems, plasters and drywall accessories is now just a click away for specifiers, contractors and builders merchants. The company has just launched a brand new edition of the popular Online Manual – www.knaufdrywall.co.uk/themanual – the time-saving electronic information resource at the core of its acclaimed website.

The new Online Manual provides handy reference to the most common partition and lining systems – Knauf Performer, Knauf Easybuild, Knauf Silent Spacesaver, Knauf Isolator and Knauf Shaftwall – with sector-optimised design and installation solutions to simplify the design and construction process, and full performance tables, to permit unique and alternative specifications. It complements the printed Complete Drywall Manual, recently revised with full details of the new systems and products alongside Knauf Drywall’s established range.

Bob Stark, Knauf Drywall Marketing Manager, says the company’s range has grown significantly in recent years, with innovative systems for flooring, ceilings, tile-backing and exterior cladding. “New Knauf Brio Dry Floor Screed is a typical example, providing the perfect match for efficient underfloor heating systems,” he says.

“The new editions of our online and printed Manuals spell out all the information needed to specify, install or sell our ranges. The Complete Drywall Manual is regarded as the definitive source of reference, while our Online Manual also enables users to download relevant documents, such as material safety data sheets. Online users can also make use of our Partition Specifier tool, which generates detailed specifications and materials requirements, the BB93 Calculator for schools specifiers, and our tool to create custom Operations and Maintenance manuals.”

Bob Stark says the Online Manual has always been extremely successful, with specifiers in particular welcoming the ease of accessing the data they need. “The latest ‘refresh’ brings even more useful data to users’ screens, as part of the ongoing development of our internet-based information service.”

In addition to the Online Manual, the Knauf Drywall website provides extensive product and project news, details of free literature available on request, and information about other services from Knauf Drywall.

Knauf Drywall manufactures a full range of plasters, plasterboards, insulating laminates, dry flooring, drywall accessories, and metal sections for domestic, commercial and public sector applications. Knauf Drywall pioneered carbon neutral plasterboard in the UK with Knauf Futurepanel. Knauf Drywall also actively promotes recycling from building sites and has a zero waste policy in its energy efficient factories at Sittingbourne in Kent and Immingham on Humberside.