How high carbon footprint can be reduced in the construction of buildings ? Gypsum board is the best drywall solution. Indeed, it ensures not only carbon dioxide reduction but also environment protection. Thanks to its recyclable and energy saving attributes, plasterboard is the more convenient among bricks and concrete blocks.
Plasterboard Is 100% Recyclable
First of all, gypsum board is one of the most largely used drywall products in construction. It has positive impacts on the environment. It also represents a sustainable product that can be re used over time.
Nowadays, plasterboard is an essential product in construction and renovation of buildings. This is mainly the case in sustainable housing. In fact, sustainable housing aims to provide healthier housings, respectful of the environment that enable to save energy.
Furthermore, as a natural material, this drywall board can be re-used over time. This is due to its 100% recyclable composition of gypsum and plaster. The recycling system is finally a sustainable solution to treat plaster waste in production lines, construction sites and recycling centers. It is important to note that this recycling chain represents a major activity within the sector.
Gypsum Board Has Small Carbon Print
Similarly, during the production process, gypsum board cause less carbon dioxide emission. Likewise, it does not harm the planet. That’s why, it provide greater sustainability to your building projects.
The life cycle of the product includes:
- Selection of raw materials
- Production process
- Uses of final product
- End of cycle
The entire life cycle has a carbon footprint of 1.839 kg CO2. Which is equivalent for 1 m2 of standard gypsum boards and 0.168 kg CO2 for 1 kg of manually applied gypsum plaster.
In other words plasterboard has a small carbon footprint compared to bricks and concrete blocks.
Main Qualities of Gypsum Board
To conclude, the main qualities that this drywall solution has are :
- Flexible: we can create different designs to decorate walls or ceilings.
- Resistant: against earthquake, fire, water.
- Light: easy to apply and remove thanks to its light structure.
- Economic: enables to save time, costs, energy during production, transportation and application.
- Eco-friendly: can be recycled multiple times to be re-used all over again. Causes less carbon emission and does not harm the planet.
Our Company
As Board & Wall Co. we are drywall materials supplier company based in Istanbul, Turkey. We are currently exporting to 30 countries in Europe, Africa, Middle East, The Caribbean.
Mainly our products are:
✔ gypsum board / plasterboard
✔ fiber cement board
✔ suspended gypsum ceiling
✔ metal framing profiles for partition walls & ceilings
✔ ready mixed joint compound
✔ insulation rolls and panels
✔ bituminous membrane
✔ access panels & accessories
✔ inspection hatch
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