What are plasterboard panels?
plasterboard panels are used to complete the inner walls and ceilings of buildings. The panels differ in size and thickness and are usually connected to wooden beams and pins. There are many different types of panels, including panels that provide waterproof and sound verification. Gypsum, also known as calcium sulfate dihydroxide, is a folded mineral that occurs naturally in nature. The panels are installed and finished with a mixture before painting to allow smooth and smooth surfaces. Although smooth finishes are standard, plasterboard panels also allow textured finishes.
plasterboard panels are available in 4 x 8 feet (1.2 x 2.4 meters) of sheets and 4 x 12 feet (1.2 x 3.6 meters). Smaller panels are the most commonly used in construction because they are easier to transport. The panels also range from 1/2 to 5/8 inches (1.27 to 1.58 ° cm). The first is most commonly used on the walls, while the second is usually used on ceilings.
In addition to standard plasterboard, panels known as a green board are used in areas exposed to high moisture, such as bathrooms and cellars. Although the exteriors of the panel are still covered with paper, the paper is much stronger and resistant to moisture and water. The panels are also covered with wax to prevent water retention. These plasterboard panels can help prevent mold accumulation in an area where moisture is present.
Another type of plasterboard available is sound plasterboard. Instead of a standard interior, the interior of the sound panels of the plasterboard is a combination of products. The exterior is still standard paper, but the interior consists of ceramics, viscoelastic polymers and plaster. Sound verification of plasterboard can provide sound damping equivalent to eight to ten standard plasterboard standard.
Some buildings that require additional fire verification use fire plasterboard. In these panels to be in SadRY add fibrous strands to increase the life of the plasterboard panel as they face the threat of fire. Similar panels are used in areas exposed to heavier use, such as dormitory rooms. In addition to the fiber, the outer paper coating is also stronger.
Special plasterboard panels are also used in rooms exposed to X -rays and radiation. In these panels there is lead 1/16 inches (1.58 mm) between the paper exterior and the gypsum interior, which inhibits the radiation of the crossing through the walls to other spaces. These panels are most often found in medical offices and hospitals.