Lafarge plasterboards are made using 100% recycled products. The gypsum products are manufactured specifically to satisfy the requirements of today¡¯s ¡°green buildings.¡± The products¡¯ high-efficiency heat-resistance in the early stage of fire ensures the safety of customers during the emergency.
They help users save time and cost in installation. System-based units offer more space. Plasterboards¡¯ composite material made of paper and plaster guarantee high sound isolation, thereby ensuring a quiet home.
They provide flexibility in design and installation. Users can save substantial quantities of water required in wall construction. High protection against deformation caused by contraction and expansion, such as distortions, sagging or cracks is guaranteed.
Types of Plasterboard are square board, tapered board, and beveled board. The most common type of plasterboard, square board has two edges that are right-angled. Square boards have broad applications in walls, ceilings and partitions thanks to their powerful resistance to contraction and expansion deformations.
Beveled board is a board designed for effective and economic installation. The joint area bevels at a 45 degree angle along the longitude of the board.
The company¡¯s flagship gypsum product plasterboards, which provide a range of functional features including resistance to moisture, fire, mold and noise, are designed to provide an optimal indoor environment.
Lafarge strives to provide gypsum products of the highest quality which meet or exceed international standards. LPK is the first producer of plasterboards in Korea using FGD gypsum, a by-product of flue gas desulfurization. Lafarge strives to ensure high quality with minimal environmental impact. As part of its environmental conservation effort, Lafarge was the first to import recycled paper as a raw material.
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