Gypsum
Board (Dry Wall)
Gypsum board is normally made with a recycled paper facing pressed
onto a gypsum core. The gypsum is normally mined, however, synthetic
or flue-gas gypsum can be replace virgin materials. These replacement
materials are a waste product from desulfurizing stack scrubbers
of coal-fired power plants. These materials can replace virgin
material up to 100%. No local manufacturers of recycled content
gypsum.
US
Gypsum Company
Fiberock®
incorporates perlite and recycled newsprint paper into the gypsum
core. The result is stronger, stiffer, and more dense than regular
drywall. They also produce 100% synthetic gypsum board.
125
Franklin St.
Chicago, IL 6060
(312) 606-3918
www.usg.com
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