Gypsum false ceilings

Gypsum boards, also known as Plasterboards, are factory manufactured boards of hydrated Calcium Sulphate that are used for false ceilings. … Gypsum boards are used for false ceilings and also as partition walls in office interiors.

Advantages of gypsum board include low cost, ease of installation and finishing, fire resistance, sound control, and availability.

Gypsum board building systems are easy to install for several reasons. Gypsum board panels are relatively large compared to other materials. They come in 4ft wide sheets and in lengths 8 feet, so they quickly cover large wall and ceiling areas. Gypsum board assemblies require several tools for their construction. Gypsum board can be cut with either a utility knife or a variety of saws, and it can be attached on galvanized metal or wood with a variety of fasteners