RAJA BALWANT SINGH ENGINEERING TECHNICAL

CAMPUS,BICHPURI AGRA

CONSTRUCTION AND MATERIAL

Topic-Gypsum board

Submitted To-
Ar. Leena CHAUDHARY

Submitted by-
SHASHI BHOOSHAN PATEL
B.ARCH 4TH YEAR
1700481010
 GYPSUM AND GYPSUM BOARD

• A Gypsum is a natural mineral.

• Gypsum is a mineral containing water.
• Gypsum wall board, also known
As plasterboard or drywall, is a plaster-based wall finish.
• Gypsum boards are easy to install and clean.
• These boards can provide a seamless look to your ceiling without
too many joints.
• Since these are manufactured in factory machines, the consistency of
the product's finish and quality is maintained
Gypsum false ceiling

• Gypsum boards come in a prefabricated form – they are

manufactured in a factory and merely assembled onsite.
• These boards come in various sizes and can be easily installed,
by attaching them to a metal framework.
• Since they are produced in factory conditions, the boards are consistent,
quality-wise and provide a seamless finish with minimal joints.
• Installation of a gypsum false ceiling is efficient, mess-free and time-
saving and gives a finesse to the ceiling that POP cannot replicate.
 Sizes
• It is available in variety of sizes
• 4 feet wide by 8 feet high is the most common.
• Thicknesses vary in 1/8-inch increments from 1/4 to 3/4 inch.
• The standard size gypsum boards are 48 in. wide and 8, 10, 12, or 14
ft. long.
• The 48-in. width is compatible with standard framing methods in which
studs or joists are spaced 16 in. and 24 in.

Properties
• Light Weight
• High Strength
• Fire Proofing
• Sound Insulation
• High Ductility
 Uses

• Gypsum board, also known as drywall, plasterboard or wallboard, is used to

form panels made of gypsum plaster pressed between two thick sheets of
paper.
• Gypsum board is used as partitions and linings of walls, ceilings, roofs and
floors.
• It possesses many attributes that make it an attractive construction
material.
 Advantages
• Low Cost
• Ease Of Installation And Finishing
• Fire Resistance
• Sound Control
• Availability.

Disadvantages

• Difficulty in curved surface application

• Low durability when subject to damage from
impact or abrasio
Gypsum board ceiling Partition wall

Roof tiles with gypsum board