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title: "Gypsum Board - GWP and renovation use"
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primary_intent: "Explain use, GWP and renovation relevance for Gypsum Board."
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audience: "Homeowners, studios and agents researching material choices."
summary: "Gypsum boards are used for interior walls and ceilings and are standard material in modern construction. Gypsum is a mineral material (calcium sulphate) extracted from nature or as a byproduct from power plants. It is fire-retardant, easy to install, and very suitable for interiors."
source_basis:
  - "ECO Platform EPD average"
  - "Social- og Boligstyrelsen: Klimakrav og LCA i bygningsreglementet: https://www.sbst.dk/byggeri/baeredygtigt-byggeri/national-strategi-for-baeredygtigt-byggeri/klimakrav-lca-i-bygningsreglementet"
  - "Fremtidens Tegnestue methodology: https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/about/method"
  - "FT source and uncertainty principles: https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/knowledge/sources-and-method"
human_validation: "Whether the material fits the existing building, detail, durability, moisture and documentation needs."
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# Gypsum Board - GWP and renovation use
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Author: Fremtidens Tegnestue
Published: 2026-06-24
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## Short answer
Gypsum boards are used for interior walls and ceilings and are standard material in modern construction. Gypsum is a mineral material (calcium sulphate) extracted from nature or as a byproduct from power plants. It is fire-retardant, easy to install, and very suitable for interiors.
## Who it is relevant for
Homeowners, studios and agents researching material choices.
## What FT can prepare
- Summarise material properties, GWP, common uses, renovation relevance and alternatives.
## What the architect validates
- Whether the material fits the existing building, detail, durability, moisture and documentation needs.
## Key figures

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| GWP | 0.39 kg CO₂-eq/kg |
| Density | 900 kg/m³ |
| Expected lifetime | 50+ years (indoor use) |
## Use

- Interior walls and partitions
- Ceilings
- Fire-protected structures
- Bathroom cladding (moisture-resistant gypsum)
## Renovation relevance
Gypsum boards are the standard material for interior renovations: new partitions, dropped ceilings, and surface renewal. Fast to install and easy to paint and finish.
## Comparison

| Material | GWP |
| --- | --- |
| Gypsum board | 0.39 |
| Fibre cement | 0.67 |
| Ceramic tiles | 0.7 |
| Aluminium | 8.24 |
## FAQ
### What is the difference between standard and moisture-resistant gypsum?
Moisture-resistant gypsum (green) is treated to withstand short-term moisture exposure. It is used in bathrooms behind tiles and in damp rooms. It is not waterproof alone — it requires a moisture barrier or tile covering.
### Can gypsum boards be recycled?
Gypsum can be crushed and recycled into new gypsum production or as a soil amendment (pH regulation). The market for recycled gypsum is growing. Many producers (KNAUF, SAINT-GOBAIN) accept returned gypsum.
### Is gypsum board a climate-friendly material?
Gypsum is one of the more climate-friendly non-natural building materials with relatively low GWP. Use of FGD gypsum (byproduct from flue gas desulphurisation) further improves the climate profile.
### What are the fire properties?
Gypsum releases bound water in fire, which delays fire spread. It is used in fire-rated constructions (F30, F60, F90). Greater board thickness and double layers provide better fire protection.
## Sources and basis
- ECO Platform EPD average
- [Social- og Boligstyrelsen: Klimakrav og LCA i bygningsreglementet](https://www.sbst.dk/byggeri/baeredygtigt-byggeri/national-strategi-for-baeredygtigt-byggeri/klimakrav-lca-i-bygningsreglementet)
- [Fremtidens Tegnestue methodology](https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/about/method)
- [FT source and uncertainty principles](https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/knowledge/sources-and-method)
## Uncertainty and boundaries
Material numbers depend on product, EPD, assembly, lifetime and project context.
## Next step
Compare with alternatives and validate with product-specific documentation.
## Related pages
- [Fibre Cement](https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/knowledge/materials/fiber-cement): alternative-material
- [Structural Timber](https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/knowledge/materials/trae): alternative-material
- [Materials](https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/knowledge/materials): hub
- [LCA](https://fremtidenstegnestue.dk/en/knowledge/concepts/lca): concept
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