Gypsum Board

Description

1. Product Overview
Gypsum Board (also known as drywall, plasterboard, or wallboard) is a high-performance, factory-manufactured panel consisting of a non-combustible gypsum core encased in 100% recycled paper facings. It is the global standard for interior wall and ceiling linings in residential, commercial, and institutional construction. Its key value proposition lies in combining rapid installation, fire resistance, acoustic performance, and dimensional stability at a consistently low cost per square meter. Strategically, it is indispensable to modern light-frame and steel-frame construction, enabling just-in-time building cycles and reducing on-site labor by up to 50% compared to wet plaster systems.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Material Components: Gypsum (calcium sulfate dihydrate, CaSO₄·2H₂O), cellulose paper (facing & backing), proprietary foam additives for lightweight core, starch, and potable water.

• Grade / Type: Standard (regular), moisture-resistant (green board), fire-resistant (Type X, glass-fiber reinforced), and vapor-barrier (foil-backed).

• Physical Characteristics:

  • Form: Rigid rectangular panel

  • Color: Ivory/cream facing; gray or kraft paper backing (varies by type)

  • Thickness: 9.5 mm (3/8”), 12.5 mm (1/2”), 15 mm (5/8”)

  • Width: 1200 mm (4 ft)

  • Length: 2400 mm (8 ft) up to 3600 mm (12 ft)

  • Density: 600–850 kg/m³ (type-dependent)

  • Edge profile: Tapered (for jointing) or square

• Packaging Options: Shrink-wrapped stacks of 40–60 sheets per pallet; interleaved with edge protectors and corner guards; labeled with lot number and certification mark.

• Shelf Life: 12 months when stored flat, dry, indoors, at 10–35°C; no degradation under proper conditions.

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Primary industries: General construction, residential development, commercial interiors, prefabricated modular buildings, healthcare, hospitality, and educational facilities.

• Operational use cases:

  • Interior partition walls – Faster assembly than masonry; allows easy rerouting of cables/plumbing.

  • Drop ceilings & soffits – Smooth, fire-rated surface with integrated light/acoustic fixtures.

  • Fire-rated shaft enclosures – Type X board provides 1–2 hour fire resistance.

  • Bathroom & kitchen walls – Moisture-resistant board prevents mold and swelling.

• Performance advantage over alternatives:

  • vs. plaster: Installs 3× faster; no curing time; zero mixing waste.

  • vs. wood panels: Non-combustible; lower weight per m²; consistent flatness.

  • vs. fiber cement: Easier cutting (score & snap); lower tool wear; better sound absorption (STC 35–50).

  • Commercial benefit: Reduces total installed system cost by 20–30% compared to traditional masonry + plaster.

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: ISO 9001-certified production line with automated thickness control (±0.2 mm) and real-time edge hardness monitoring.

• Supply reliability: Three geographically distributed plants supplying 500,000 m²/month; 99.2% on-time-in-full (OTIF) track record for contract buyers.

• Logistics capability: Pre-negotiated LCL and FCL freight with port-to-site tracking; 48-hour dispatch for urgent restocking.

• Price competitiveness: Volume-tiered pricing (Tier 1: 10+ containers) with fixed quarterly pricing options for 12-month contracts.

• Sustainability: >90% recycled paper facing; zero VOC emissions (GREENGUARD Gold certified); FSC-certified paper available upon request.

• Technical support: Free downloadable installation guides, CAD details, fire-rated assembly drawings, and on-call engineer for large-scale specification support.

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20 metric tons (MT) per product type

• Loading capacity: 26 MT per 20-ft dry container (max 1,800 sheets of 12.5mm × 1200×2400mm); 24 MT per 40-ft HC container (max 3,000 sheets)

• Lead time: 14 days from order confirmation to FOB port (Asia origin)

• Payment terms: LC at sight or 30% TT deposit + 70% against BL copy for approved corporate buyers

• Certifications: ASTM C1396 / EN 520 / GB/T 9775 – compliant with labeling for each destination region.