The number of inquires to the Gypsum Association about water-damaged gypsum board always increases during the winter and early spring. What is interesting is how answers to many of these questions can be found in the content of one of the first columns we wrote for Walls and Ceilings and in an association document last revised in 2003.
The number of inquires to the Gypsum Association about water-damaged gypsum board always increases during the winter and early spring. What is interesting is how answers to many of these questions can be found in the content of one of the first columns we wrote for Walls and Ceilings and in an association document last revised in 2003.
Gypsum board surfaces are occasionally subjected to moisture. Sometimes, this exposure is unintentional and due to a flood or hurricane. In other instances, the board is intentionally dampened so that it may be used to create a curved surface. In either case, gypsum board must not be overexposed to excessive moisture levels or prolonged dampness if it is to perform as intended.