Gypsum Board Market Continues To Expand With Saint-Gobain S.A. Completing The Acquisition Of Continental Building Products For US$ 1.4 Billion
Gypsum Board is a flexible composite material, made from dry plaster of magnesium and aluminum oxide. Drywall is a sheet made up of calcium sulfate hydrate, usually extruded into thin sheets of backer and facer paper, most often used in the construction of ceilings and interior walls. It is resistant to moisture, decay, and termites, although it can become brittle and lose its adhesion to ceiling and wall frames if scratched or scarred. It is used chiefly for exterior applications, such as kitchen cupboards, skirting boards, roof panels, gutter covers, blinds, and other openings, as it is rigid enough to resist being pulled or ripped. Gypsum remains one of the most critical elements used in the construction sector. It is typically used in the manufacturing of cement, while gypsum board is primarily used as a finish for ceilings and walls, plasterboard, sheetrock, or drywall. Over the years, the construction industry has witnessed astronomical growth in both developed and em...