Normal plasterboard thickness is very thin, only 10mm or 13mm, but with big size dimension (1.2 or 1.35m width by 2.4m, or 2.7, or 3m length), so it could easily crack during handling and moving. This article introduces the right way of plasterboard storage, and discusses how to properly deliver and handle plasterboard, so as to minimize the unexpected damages on plasterboard.
石膏板通常只有10毫米或13毫米的厚度，但尺寸非常大（多数为1.2米宽，2.4米/2.7米/3米长），在搬运过程中非常容易断裂。本文专门介绍如何正确地存放石膏板，同时讨论如何运输和搬运石膏板，以便最大限度的减少对石膏板产生的意外损坏。
Plasterboard Storage 石膏板存放
At plasterboards supplier warehouse, we can see all billets have been vertically aligned to ensure uniform force bearing on each packing layer of plasterboard sheets. If the billets spacing is uneven or not vertically aligned, the accumulated pressure on the lower units without support may cause plasterboard to sag. This is the very basic rule of packed plasterboard storage.
在石膏板供应商的仓库，我们可以看到各层间上下对应的垫块需要对齐，这样可以确保每层均匀受力。如果垫块间距不均匀或未垂直对齐，失去支撑的下部单元上的累积压力非常可能会导致石膏板下垂。这是大量石膏板叠放时最基本的规则。
Selection of Billets 垫块的选择
- Billet width and height should be uniform；
垫块的宽度和高度应均匀一致； - Billet length should correspond to plasterboard width, e.g. 1200mm long billets for 1200mm wide plasterboard；1350mm long billets for 1350mm wide plasterboard.
垫块的长度要对应于石膏板宽度，例如，1200毫米长度的垫块对应1200毫米宽的石膏板；1350毫米长度的垫块对应1350毫米宽的石膏板。
Plasterboard Delivery and Handling 石膏板运输和搬运
To reduce unexpected damages, an experienced plasterer would deliver plasterboards onsite just a few days before installation.
为了减少意外损坏，石膏板最好是在安装前运到现场。
In the handling process, moreover, skilled laborers would carry plasterboards in an ‘upright’ position (big sloping or flat position of plasterboards would take the risk of breaking the plasterboard sheet). And pay special attention to avoid sagging or damage to two ends, edges and face paper of sheets.
在人工搬运过程中，应将板材保持立起状态（太过倾斜或平躺着搬运，板材非常容易折断）。并特别注意防止弯曲，损伤板材两端，边缘和板材的正面的贴纸。
It’s normally required to carry and move plasterboard by two laborers in its upright position, rather than pulling and moving plasterboard on floor, which will damage edges or paper face.
通常，搬运和移动石膏板时，需要两个工人合作，将其竖立起来进行移动，而不是拖在地面上移动，以免造成板材表面或边缘的损坏。
When working onsite, experienced plasterer would neatly stack all sheets with face paper up on a dry and covered ground to prevent sagging and minimize the damages to the edges and surfaces as much as possible.
在工作现场，有经验的石膏工会将石膏板正面纸朝上，整齐地堆放在干燥、有遮盖的地面上，以防下垂，尽量减少边缘和表面的损坏。
The spacing of the stacking billet for plasterboards should not exceed 600 millimeters.
石膏板垫块间距不应超过600毫米（见下图）。
Place plasterboard in upright position and lean them against wall just for easier cutting and installation when working onsite. While the plasterboard would twist when leaning them against wall for couple days.
将石膏板立起来，并斜靠在墙上只是为了方便安装现场的切割和安装。但不要将石膏板斜靠在墙上，并放在那里好几天，这样会造成石膏板变形。
If having to store plasterboards outdoors, plasterboard should be stacked on a level and dry platform and be fully protected from weather. Make sure that the platform can withstand a load of up to 800 kilograms per cubic meter.
如果在户外存放，应将石膏板材堆放在水平且干燥的平台上，并确保其完全不受天气影响。平台必须能够承受至少800千克/平方米的负载，同时保证平整度和稳定性。
Related Topics 相关内容
For more details about plasterboard storage and handling, please refer to:
更多有关石膏板的存放和搬运细节，请参考：