asbestos-cement drywall

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Asbestos-cement drywall is a construction material made from a hardened mixture of asbestos fibers and portland cement, formerly used in thin slabs for wallboards. It is one of several materials used in drywall construction, a method where interior walls are covered with large, rigid sheets without using mortar or plaster. Other drywall materials include gypsum board, plywood, and wood pulp boards. Asbestos-cement boards were formed by wetting and pressing a mixture of portland cement and asbestos fiber into sheets, sometimes with added organic fibers for easier machining. Drywall construction is favored for its speed, as interior walls do not need to dry before other work can begin.123

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…include plywood and wood pulp, asbestos-cement board, and gypsum. Wood fibre and pulp boards are made by compressing together layers or particles of wood with adhesives and are manufactured with wood grain and a variety of other surface effects. They are also available with high acoustic (sound-suppressing ) and thermal…
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…include plywood and wood pulp, asbestos-cement board, and gypsum. Wood fibre and pulp boards are made by compressing together layers or particles of wood with adhesives and are manufactured with wood grain and a variety of other surface effects. They are also available with high acoustic (sound-suppressing ) and thermal…
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