Jerry outlines nine common myths regarding gypsum board.
The following myths that arise from time to time relative to gypsum board, other areas of the gypsum industry, and business in general can be dealt with and put to rest for what they are: myths.
Synthetic gypsum is chemically identical to regular gypsum ore but is a byproduct from other manufacturing processes, such as the manufacture of paint or the desulfurization of flue gases in fossil-fueled power plants. By using what would otherwise be a waste product, the industry reduces the stream of solid wastes going to landfills and extends the natural gypsum ore reserves. Products that contain synthetic gypsum are manufactured to the same standards and quality as products made from naturally occurring sources. The gypsum industry continually strives to support manufacturing and construction practices that help to mitigate the impact of building on the environment.