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Feature Lisa Hibberd

Toughen up

If you’re having an extension built or renovation work done on your home, consider using the latest plasterboard from British Gypsum. Lifestyle Wall is an innovative new product which is designed to be stronger, more durable and more user-friendly than standard plasterboard walls. Its reinforced core makes it five times stronger, so it can withstand repeated bumps and knocks in busy rooms such as hallways, kitchens or playrooms. Its super strength also means that fixtures and fittings can be screwed straight into the wall. It’s available from selected builders’ merchants including Jewson and Travis Perkins.

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