Living with Gypsum

Gypsum is virtually indispensable for the interiors of homes and offices and all types of building where people congregate, such as schools, shops, airports, etc. Its superior performance in providing everyday comfort, in fire resistance and in insulation, heralds an ever greater role for it in buildings of the future. In fact, the safety and protection of people and property against fire, and effective thermal and acoustic insulation of buildings depends, more often than not, on the unique properties of gypsum. And many of the attractive features of the modern interior would be impossible without the versatility of gypsum as a building material.

In the construction field, Gypsum is also an essential ingredient in cement production, where it is used as a retarding agent.

Finally, we should not forget the many uses of Gypsum outside the construction industry. For example, it is used in the making of ceramic moulds and surgical and dental casts, as a water conditioner for beer-brewing and sugar-refining, as ingredients in flour, bread, ice-cream and pet food, and as an agent in pharmaceutical products.