53 THE RE-EMPLOYMENT CHALLENGE On the other hand, the re-use of plasterboard is virtually non-existent at present. The primary obstacle: the dismantling of a plasterboard by the book and the excellent condition required to give it a second life in a similar condition. In the Netherlands, the company Juunoo is behind an innovative mounting system, guaranteeing clean dismantling thanks to a self-adhesive joint strip and grouting that come off easily after use. After removing the strip, the screws are completely visible, which facilitates dismantling from the wall without damaging the boards and encourages re-use elsewhere at a later date. But it’s above all upstream of projects that the re-use of gypsum needs to be considered. This is the case, for example, for the Athletes' Village of the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games: the 60,000 m2 of interior partitions have been specially designed to be dismantled, and most of the materials will be re-used. They will enable the athletes' rooms to be easily converted into accommodation and student rooms after the competitions. So, re-use is well on the way! To give a gypsum board a second life, it must be properly dismantled and remain in excellent condition. DISCOVER the full article in our online magazine Constructing a sustainable future
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