Gypsum board sizes,
Gypsum boards are boards made of gypsum, consisting of non-combustible materials,
which are added to gypsum to give it strength.
Then the panels are covered with one or two layers of chemically treated cardboard,
and in some types fiberglass and silicone are used.
The materials are also collected in a specific way to form panels that are used in making decorations from gypsum, whether for the home,
restaurants, cafes, hotels, or any places those need such decorations.
Gypsum decorations are often used in ceilings because they are easy to form,
and they can also be used in walls. In some countries, gypsum boards are used to divide rooms or put partitions in them.
Gypsum board sizes
Gypsum board sheets are available in the market in different thicknesses,
to suit all needs, whether they are domestic or for public places.
The usual size is 122 cm x 244 cm, and there are also some panels with a length of 305 cm,
while some are made with a length of 487.
However, this particular size has few uses, as it is not widespread in the market, but as for width,
only 122 cm is available for all lengths.
6mm and 9mm thick panels
It is recommended to use this type of panels in household applications,
such as covering walls and false ceilings, and it can be used well in the event that the building specifications require the presence of two layers on top of each other.
The panels are characterized by their small thickness,
which makes them able to be installed with curves with a small diameter.
It is easy to cut them in a manner similar to milling cladding panels or MDF panels.
Sheets of 6 mm thickness can also be used to cover defects in the clamshell to obtain a smooth surface.
12 mm thick panels
It is considered one of the most common boards in domestic applications with a single layer on iron posts,
with a distance of 40 cm between each piece of iron and the adjacent piece.
16 mm thick panels
These panels are used in home applications and some public places where a percentage of sound insulation is required,
on an internal structure with a distance of 60 cm.
Or places equipped for civil protection against fire,
taking into account the use of specialized panels for fire resistance.
Features of gypsum board
- Its low cost, as its cost is very low, whether for use in the work of a suspended ceiling or partition walls.
- Ease of working with it, as you can do all its work and fix its defects by yourself, without the need to call a specialized technician.
- It is used in many applications, including the interior walls of buildings, false ceilings, covering some walls even if they are with a cement clamshell,
in addition to covering some architectural defects in the house,
such as using them to cover a crack in the ceiling or concrete beams.
- It is used to cover some architectural or infrastructure works, such as plumbing pipes, split air-conditioning feeds, or electrical installations, and sometimes to cover central air-conditioning distribution pipes.
- It is characterized by the ability to cut it easily using a knife or any sharp machine, and there are specialized tools for cutting it, but they are used by specialists.
- Seams and joints can be simply covered in gypsum board, by sticking it with tape, treating it and sanding it; The surface becomes completely flat, free of defects.
- Gypsum board boards accept most types of wall paints available in the market, whether it is glossy, matte or semi-glossy in various combinations.
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