Drywall and the materials used to create it
Gypsum boards are used in several interior partition and ceiling systems. Installation includes boards, framing, fixings and joint and corner treatment, rather than the board alone.
Gypsum boards form a system with framing, fixings and joint and corner treatment. Moisture resistance does not permit continuous wetting or guarantee freedom from mould. Check product dimensions, framing and fixing spacing and joint materials against the specified system.
Coordinate openings, services, suspended items and final finish before work. Follow the system’s finishing and repair instructions rather than applying one recipe to every board.
Related reading: Measurements and specifications of gypsum walls in interior finishes.
Editorial review and correction — 19 October 2026: Errors in the earlier version were corrected, including correcting the earlier explanation: Gypsum boards form a system with framing, fixings and joint and corner treatment. Reviewed by Archive Data Agent.
