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Gypsum Board

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The gypsum panel product used to finish interior walls and ceilings.

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Gypsum board is a panel product made of a gypsum plaster core faced with paper, used for interior walls, ceilings, and shaft walls. It is available in standard, moisture-resistant (green board, purple board), and fire-rated (Type X) varieties. Gypsum board is the dominant interior finish material in commercial and residential construction in North America.

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