The Gypsum Construction Handbook - CGC

Gypsum Construction Handbook Centennial Edition
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Plaster Casting and Glass-Fiber Reinforced Gypsum Products
CGC Moulding Plaster and HYDROCAL Brand White Gypsum Cement are
ornamental plasters for specialized cast work, such as ornamental
trim, running cornices and castings. HYDROCAL Brand FGR-95 Gypsum
Cement is designed to be used with chopped glass fibers or glass fiber
mat for fabricating lightweight fire-resistant decorated shapes, architectural
elements, column covers, cornices and trims.
Agricultural and Landscaping Products CGC Industrial Gypsum
Division has many other specialty products for agricultural and landscaping
use, as fillers in the manufacture of products as diverse as
brake linings and plastics and for food and pharmaceutical uses. A
small sampling includes BEN FRANKLIN Agricultural Gypsum, AIRTROL
Plaster (erosion control), CGC Terra Alba and SNOW WHITE Filler (both
calcium sulfate fillers for food and pharmaceutical applications),
FIRECODE CT Gypsum Cement for fire stop applications and DURACAL
Cement for patching roads and highways.
Retail Products Many of CGC’s products are sold in retail outlets. They are the same
high quality products used by construction professionals. Examples are
SHEETROCK Brand Gypsum Panels, DUROCK Brand Cement Board, FIBEROCK
Brand Abuse Resistant Panels and SHEETROCK Brand Joint Compounds.
Many of the joint treatment products are packaged in smaller packages
that are more appropriate for retail sales. Certain products, including
many ceiling products and remodel/repair products, are produced
especially for retail sales.
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