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    The gypsum false ceiling consists of gypsum boards fixed to a steel frame support system using suspenders, primary channels, and secondary ceiling sections. Gypsum boards come in thicknesses of 9mm, 12.5mm, and 15mm and are screwed to the ceiling sections. Joints between boards are finished with paper tape and three coats of joint compound to prevent cracks. Moisture resistant gypsum boards are available for high moisture areas. Proper installation of edges and joints is important for a smooth, crack-free finish.

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    The gypsum false ceiling consists of gypsum boards fixed to a steel frame support system using suspenders, primary channels, and secondary ceiling sections. Gypsum boards come in thicknesses of 9mm, 12.5mm, and 15mm and are screwed to the ceiling sections. Joints between boards are finished with paper tape and three coats of joint compound to prevent cracks. Moisture resistant gypsum boards are available for high moisture areas. Proper installation of edges and joints is important for a smooth, crack-free finish.

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    The gypsum false ceiling consists of gypsum boards fixed to a steel frame support system using suspenders, primary channels, and secondary ceiling sections. Gypsum boards come in thicknesses of 9mm, 12.5mm, and 15mm and are screwed to the ceiling sections. Joints between boards are finished with paper tape and three coats of joint compound to prevent cracks. Moisture resistant gypsum boards are available for high moisture areas. Proper installation of edges and joints is important for a smooth, crack-free finish.

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    The gypsum false ceiling consists of gypsum boards fixed to a steel frame support system using suspenders, primary channels, and secondary ceiling sections. Gypsum boards come in thicknesses of 9mm, 12.5mm, and 15mm and are screwed to the ceiling sections. Joints between boards are finished with paper tape and three coats of joint compound to prevent cracks. Moisture resistant gypsum boards are available for high moisture areas. Proper installation of edges and joints is important for a smooth, crack-free finish.

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    GYPSUM FALSE CEILING

    GYPSUM FALSE CEILING

    The gypsum false ceiling consists of gypsum boards which are fixed over a support system
    of GI framework. Gypsum, which is hydrated calcium silicate, is available in boards of
    9mm, 12.5mm and 15mm thicknesses. The boards are available in sizes of 1200mm x
    2400mm.
    INSTALLATION

    The different parts of the supporting system are

    GI suspenders, which are fixed onto the slab above by means of a soffit cleat.
    The suspenders are then fixed onto the Primary channel, which is at 1200mm centre to
    centre in either direction.
    Below the primary channels are the secondary channels or the ceiling section, which is
    screwed onto the primary channel. The ceiling sections are spaced at 457mm centre to
    centre in either direction.
    Perimeter channels are to be fixed onto the walls
    The gypsum boards are screwed onto these ceiling sections with self taping screws.
    The joints of the gypsum boards are finished with a special paper tape over which
    jointing compound is applied (3 coats of increasing widths of 150mm,300mm and 450mm),
    to prevent the formation of cracks.
    These joints are finally sanded well and the board is painted over using normal
    emulsion paint.
    MANUFACTURERS

    India gypsum, Saint Gobain etc.

    MOISTURE RESISTANT BOARDS

    Moisture resistant boards or MR boards are available for application in areas where there
    is possibility of moisture content, as normal gypsum boards will deteriorate.

    THINGS TO CONSIDER
    The edges of the boards are to be treated carefully, especially at the junction of
    horizontal and vertical boards. Special corner beads are available for such applications,
    to ensure a good finish.
    The jointing between the boards are to be done as specified, to ensure a smooth finish,
    and also to avoid formation of cracks.

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