Gypsum board packaging, handling and storage.
They are important for the safety of your products and good quality of drywall work. Therefore, to facilitate the good handling of your gypsum board, follow our tips ! Use it as a user manual and safety instructions.
Also wondering why this product has such a success ? This article is for you “Why gypsum board”. And if you are not yet familiar with this drywall sheet … No problem ! Discover the different types of gypsum sheets and the associated products.
Regular Gypsum Board Warehouse
Gypsum Board Packaging : How To Do ?
Above all, gypsum boards require a proper packaging in order to ensure product protection and staff safety.
Successful Packaging Of Plasterboard
First of all, gypsum board palets must be packed in different ways. Which means that this must be done according to their types and dimensions. Then, the sheets have to be stacked in different numbers and placed on pallets. That is to say, it is essential that some of the boards are stacked horizontally and others vertically. After the panels are placed on top of each other, the four sides are supported by other panels and packaged. In this stage, it is important to consider the special requirements of the customers and the country of export.
Plasterboard Packaging
Gypsum Board And Discharge Instructions To Follow
Secondly, plasterboard sheets might be heavy. In fact, if proper stacking and handling procedures are not followed, they can be deformed. Therefore, handling and discharging plasterboard pallets shall use caution. Especially when stacking or working in the presence of stacked products.
Thus, since the gypsum pallets are heavy, they are carried by special vehicles, such as Forklift. However, this vehicle must be used by authorized persons only. Besides, all safety precautions must be taken carefully.
In other words, application of the procedure is very important. Not only for protection of staff but also the materials, goods and equipment. For instance, you can read the instructions to handle gypsum plaster.
Gypsum Board Pallets
Gypsum Board Sheets Storage Conditions To Consider
On the other hand, you should always store the drywall sheets flat and make sure they are supported on solid ground. Therefore, gypsum plasters should be stored in dry conditions. In fact, if they are exposed to high humidity, plasterboard products may sag or bend. Similarly, if they are not properly supported or stored, the same thing might happen.
Furthermore, gypsum products shall be stored in a warehouse. In fact, we are trying to avoid their exposure to inappropriate weather conditions. For example, a too high or too low temperatures are not good for the materials. Also exposure of plaster products to rain and other high moisture levels may result in catastrophes ! Such as water stains, discoloration, mold, paper delamination, and sag.
To avoid this kind of situation, better is to store the goods in indoor. To sum up, a good storage system is highly recommended to prevent sagging and other quality problems.
Loading Gypsum Plasterboard Sheets
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Our Company
As Board & Wall Co. we are drywall materials supplier company based in Istanbul, Turkey. We are currently exporting to 25 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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