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Moisture protection in interior construction: solutions, applications, and information
The right solution for every need: our moisture-resistant gypsum boards have been specially developed for use in damp and wet rooms.
Optimal moisture protection in drywall construction with gypsum boards
Damp and wet rooms place high demands on wall and ceiling constructions. The building materials used must be both moisture- and water-resistant. Additionally, certain standards and legal requirements must be taken into account. RIGIPS offers a wide range of moisture-resistant boards and accessories that are perfectly tailored to the respective requirements.
Damp rooms: the construction regulations
Specialist planners, architects and contractors face particular challenges when designing and constructing cost-effective, safe and durable buildings in damp and wet environments. According to § 13 of the MBO's general building regulations, structural facilities must be designed and arranged in such a way that no hazards or unreasonable impairments arise due to water, moisture, plant and animal pests, or other chemical, physical, or biological influences.
Why choose moisture-resistant boards from RIGIPS?
Especially in the planning and execution of drywall constructions in the wall and ceiling areas of damp and wet rooms, regulations play an important role. The modern and tested drywall solutions from RIGIPS comply with all guidelines and offer you additional important advantages.
The particularly slim and lightweight walls can be installed quickly and cost-effectively. The almost water-free installation reduces moisture entry into the construction, eliminating waiting times for potential drying. Additionally, you have flexibility for future renovation projects: non-load-bearing constructions can be modified as desired.
Damp and wet rooms in buildings
Damp and wet areas are found in almost all the buildings in which we live, work, exercise and spend our leisure time. Furthermore, public buildings, institutions and healthcare and care facilities have numerous damp and wet rooms. These include hospitals, schools, swimming pools, wellness facilities, restaurants, large kitchens and other industrial areas with specific requirements.
Moisture-resistant boards for every requirement
The impact of moisture and wetness depends on how the building is used. Generally, four levels of impact are distinguished: low, moderate, high and very high. This usage-based assessment is crucial for correctly selecting board types, profiles, and accessories. RIGIPS offers a variety of system solutions optimally tailored to the respective level of moisture and wetness impact thanks to their components. Therefore, every situation can be addressed safely and cost-effectively using systems with impregnated gypsum boards in accordance with EN 520, or the innovative, fleece-reinforced gypsum board Rigips Glasroc X.
Impregnated boards from RIGIPS – the proven standard
Rigips impregnated construction boards consist of a special water-resistant gypsum core encased in cardboard. This cardboard is easily recognizable by its greenish color. The boards feature delayed water absorption, comply with type GKBI according to DIN 18180 or type H2 according to DIN EN 520, and are primarily used in damp rooms in residential areas and rooms with similar requirements. Rigips impregnated construction boards are non-combustible and comply with building material class A2-s1, d0 according to DIN EN 13501-1. In addition to the impregnated construction board quality, an impregnated variant as a fire protection board is also available.
Rigips Construction Board RBI - the impregnated standard
The Rigips Construction Board RBI 12.5 impregnated is a cardboard-encased gypsum board according to DIN EN 520, type H2.
It is core-impregnated, features delayed water absorption, a fiber-reinforced gypsum core, and a closed surface.
Rigips Habito - the impregnated all-rounder
The Rigips Habito 12.5 impregnated is a cardboard-encased, solid drywall board according to DIN EN 520, type DFH2IR. It is core-impregnated, with a fiber-reinforced and solidified gypsum core and a closed surface. It is particularly robust due to its increased surface hardness against mechanical stress, and its convenient load fastening without dowels and drills is a standout feature.
Rigips Glasroc X – the exceptionally safe solution
The Rigips Glasroc X is a special fleece-reinforced gypsum board that offers exceptional moisture and mould resistance. It features UV-resistant glass fleece that securely encases the highly hydrophobic gypsum core of the board. Due to these properties, the innovative Rigips Glasroc X stands out as an exceptionally safe solution, perfectly suited for applications with moderate to very high moisture exposure. Glasroc X complies with type GM-FH1 according to DIN EN 15283-1 and was specifically developed for use in damp and wet rooms.
New DIN 18534-1 – more than just cement
Our special gypsum board Rigips Glasroc X is now clearly described in the new sealing standard DIN 18534-1, which will come into effect in October 2025, in water impact class W2-I. Additionally, the VHT certificate no. Z-655-21 provides proof of suitability for the board, offering the trade industry maximum planning security. Complicated and time-consuming coordination for the use of Rigips Glasroc X between tradespeople and planners is now a thing of the past. The VHT certificate no. Z-655-21 also confirms the suitability of our special gypsum board as a sealing substrate in water impact class W3-I.
This means: Rigips Glasroc X is and remains the powerful alternative to cement-bound boards!
All information on suitability up to water exposure class W3‑I
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Depending on the load placed on the future construction, sealing may be required. Wall surfaces not exposed to splash water generally do not need to be sealed. However, for moisture-sensitive surrounding components or installation substrates, as well as for water impact classes W2-I and W3-I, surface sealing is required, even under and behind built-in components such as showers and bathtubs. This must be planned by the planner or through other suitable measures, such as sealing tapes for bathtub connections, across trades.
The flawless bonding of sealing systems on Rigips Glasroc X has been technically tested and confirmed by several renowned construction chemistry manufacturers.
Please select the tested setup recommendation from the companies in the downloads...
Substructures made of standard profiles and accessories with a Z100 (7 μm) surface coating can be used inside buildings as long as the relative humidity generally remains below 60%, there is no condensation and no special stress is applied.
However, in damp and wet rooms, these conditions are often not met. For this reason, profiles and accessories with higher-quality corrosion protection coatings should be used.
An overview of the solutions we offer can be found in the table:
The right solution from RIGIPS for every application
