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East Brookfield, MA 01515
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Blueboard

Blueboard is a sort of wallboard that is applied over insulation, screwed into the wall studs. It is made primarily of gypsum, and gives your walls a solid feel. Generally the sheets are either 4' x 8' or 4' x 12', and either 3/8" or 1/2" thick. There is also a 5/8" Firecode Blueboard that is ideal for the firewall in a garage or over a boiler, where appearance may be important.

What makes blueboard different from sheetrock is the blue paper on the surface. The color gives blueboard its name, but the differences go deeper. If you want to have a plaster wall, then you ought to use blueboard. The blue paper is more resistant to moisture, and so can handle the water content of the plaster as it is applied.


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Howe Lumber Company
555 Main Street
East Brookfield MA 01515 
(508)885-5396  (508)867-3232
Monday - Friday 7:00am-5:00pm
Saturday 7:30am - 3:00pm