In other words, insulation was first developed to keep cold out, then to mitigate sound, and finally, to prevent fire. While it was noted that mud and animal hide were the first examples of insulative material, today, now have purpose-built, mass manufactured products which assist in an array of sectors, including commercial.
The plasterboard panels were recently utilised at Robina’s Arcadia College, with the school becoming the beneficiary of its impact resistance and sound insulating properties in learning spaces away from mainstream schooling.