BENEFITS AND APPLICATIONS OF SPECIALIZED PERFORMANCE GYPSUM PANELS

摘要

Gypsum board is the dominant wall, ceiling, and partition building material in the United States and Canada-and with good reason. It is a proven, economical, and easy-to-install material that has transformed the building industry since its commercialization in the early 20th century. Often called drywall, wallboard, or plasterboard, gypsum board consists of a noncombustible core, made primarily of gypsum, and has a paper cladding along its face, back, and long edges. The noncombustible core and paper facers are what distinguish gypsum panel board from other panel-type building products such as plywood, hardboard, and fiberboard.