Before applying gypsum board, why do we have to consider the wall ? A quality wall is the guarantee of successful and long-lasting gypsum board installation. Whether it is for a new construction or renovation projects. Indeed, it will help us to decide which type of plasterboard we are going to chose. Besides, it will enable us to start our work with a strong foundation since the beginning. Thus, in this article we will [...]
First of all, Glasroc X is a high performance sheathing board. In other words, it is used in interior and exterior cladding. Basically, it enables to cover the wall against external weather. Thus, the British Board of Agrément (BBA) has certified that the Glasroc X provides up to 6 months weather protection. It is defined as a “lightweight” alternative to cement particle based sheets. Composition of Glasroc Board Then, Glasroc board is composed of a gypsum [...]
The main product that we need for drywall, ceilings and wall cladding is the gypsum board. We also use cement board, joint compound, metal profiles and plaster powders. Let's discover them in today's article. Gypsum Board Production Of Gypsum Board First, we produce gypsum board from a mineral rock. It is called gypsum. Then, we extract the gypsum from mining sites. There are two ways of exploitation. On the one hand, we use underground mining. This is done [...]
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 [...]
