Gypsum board types are many. In fact, drywall industry offers different kind of boards as per requirements. Variety of plasterboards that we can use for renovation and decoration projects.
In today’s article, we will discover four categories of gypsum boards.
Regular Plasterboard
Regular Plasterboard
First of all, regular plasterboard is used as a covering material for walls, ceilings and partition walls. Similarly, it is ideal for gypsum false ceilings. At the same time, it is available as square, tapered and bevelled edges. Regular gypsum board gives variety of sizes in 1200 mm width and from 2000 to 3600 mm length. Besides, possibilities of thicknesses are 9, 12.5 and 15 mm.
Water Resistant Gypsum Board
Moisture Resistant Gypsum Board
Then, waterproof gypsum board is used in waterproof environments. In other words, this board is suitable for areas like bathrooms and kitchens. Available as square, tapered and bevelled edges.
Moisture resistant gypsum board provides sizes in 1200 mm width and length from 2000 to 3600 mm. Furthermore, existing thicknesses are 12.5 and 15 mm.
Fire Resistant Gypsum Board
Fire Resistant Gypsum Boards
Thirdly, fire resistant plasterboard is convenient in interior walls and areas that require fire resistance. Meaning that fire resistant board fits zones where high level of fire protection is needed.
Likewise, this panel proposes sizes in 1200 mm width and length from 2000 to 3600 mm. Moreover 12.5 and 15 mm are its existing thicknesses.
Our products are tested and approved by UL and Efectis Era at 180 minutes fire resistance.
Exterior Board
Exterior Boards
Last but not least, exterior boards are used as covering material for wall cladding. Indeed, they are used in commercial and residential exterior applications with indirect exposure to weather. Said differently, exterior sheathing provides fire resistance and additional structural strength when used under exterior finishes. Gypsum exterior sheets prevents mold, provides insulation. Also, they are resistant to water, moisture and weather conditions.
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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