The most common type of drywall, white board, is made from compressed gypsum powder that’s held ... its core that make it significantly more fire-resistant than standard drywall.

"So when it comes to a fireproof exterior ... which is a fiberglass-covered gypsum board. Mitchell Rocheleau is a California architect who designs homes in areas prone to wildfires.

these boards can be fastened directly onto the studs without the need for gypsum. Depending on your budget, you can opt for natural or engineered wood beadboard. However, take note that beadboard ...

Archaeologists in England have discovered a Roman-era cemetery with an unusual burial at its center — a stone coffin holding a deceased individual encased in liquid gypsum. This practice is ...

Where it is used, or still allowed, it needs to have a fire-resistant barrier underneath, often made of gypsum, the same material used to make drywall. That way if the wood catches fire ...

Where it is used, or still allowed, it needs to have a fire-resistant barrier underneath, often made of gypsum, the same material used to make drywall. That way if the wood catches fire ...