The Recycled Paper: A Crucial Element in the Manufacturing of Gypsum Boards

Explore how 100% recycled paper enhances the strength and appearance of gypsum boards while contributing to sustainability. Discover the key benefits and how our VAPA engineering team can assist you.

Paper in Gypsum Board Manufacturing: A Guarantee of Strength and Reliability

The quality of construction materials is crucial for any project, whether it’s a new build or a renovation. However, the deciding factor when choosing these materials is often the price: the cheapest supplier is chosen to save costs, which can lead to short- and long-term issues, affecting the durability and functionality of the construction. It’s no wonder people say, “You get what you pay for.”

One such material is paper, which plays a vital role in gypsum boards. These materials have revolutionized construction, offering adaptability to various strength requirements, ease of transport, and, in the event of damage, simple replacement.

One of the most widespread uses of paper is in the manufacturing of gypsum boards. While gypsum itself has high compressive strength, it lacks flexural strength. This is where paper comes in, providing the necessary reinforcement to prevent the boards from breaking during transport and installation.

Therefore, choosing a reliable paper supplier for gypsum board manufacturing is essential to avoid flexural strength issues and ensure the product’s integrity.

While alternative materials like fiberglass, which offer moisture resistance and antifungal properties, are available today, paper remains the most cost-effective option with superior flexural strength.

Advantages of 100% Recycled Paper in Gypsum Board Manufacturing

Choosing high-quality paper for gypsum board manufacturing is essential to ensure the durability, functionality, and appearance of the construction, helping to avoid long-term issues and additional costs. What advantages does paper offer compared to other materials?

• Increases flexural strength of the gypsum board by 80%-90%.
• Reduces water absorption in the board.
• Provides a smooth surface that makes painting easier.
• Enhances the appearance of the gypsum board, delivering a higher-quality finish and preventing defects such as sagging or marks during installation.
• Protects the gypsum core from external agents like moisture and sunlight.
• Facilitates cutting and installation. Without paper, handling and cutting the boards would be much more challenging.

If, like Alier’s, the paper is 100% recycled, we’re also adding the sustainability factor to our gypsum boards, which is increasingly essential today.

Durable, High-Quality, and Sustainable Paper: How Do We Achieve It?

At Alier, we understand that construction companies and manufacturers of materials like gypsum boards are increasingly focused on building future-ready structures. That’s why we’ve long been committed to creating valuable products that are both beneficial and sustainable for society.

We develop sustainable, innovative, and customized technologies and products tailored to our clients’ needs. For example, our high-performance paper, made from 100% recycled materials and with a lower basis weight than the standard, reduces your transportation costs while maintaining its strength. This solution also simplifies drying, reducing heat consumption in the production line, which leads to lower operating costs and a reduced carbon footprint.

Moreover, our products are recyclable. At the end of their lifecycle, when the building constructed with our gypsum boards is renovated or demolished, the boards will be recycled to produce gypsum once again. This minimizes waste and completes the gypsum lifecycle.

By choosing 100% recycled paper, you ensure that your gypsum board is of high quality and reduces the carbon footprint of the entire gypsum board production process. This adds residual value to the board, not only in terms of construction but also in environmental awareness.

Do you have any questions about using 100% recycled paper in our gypsum board manufacturing? Contact us! Our VAPA engineering team will be happy to assist you.