Unlike paints and wall coverings, plaster is an eco-friendly, organic material that is free of chemicals and VOC’s, and can be used in sensitive living areas. Waste from gypsum boards (otherwise known as drywall) can be recycled into new material for use in plastering. Products made of lime gypsum also inhibit the growth of mold due to high pH levels. Compared to manufacturing materials like concrete, which contributes 4-8% percent of global CO2 emissions annually, the production of plaster adds a negligible amount of CO2 into the atmosphere.
Acoustics
Plaster can be used in various types of acoustic performance such as sound absorption, diffusion and reflection. Dramatic decreases in noise can be achieved with acoustical plaster. By combining plaster with aggregates such as cotton, mineral wool and expanded glass, the material becomes porous to allow sound absorption. Consider acoustical plaster as a solution when a room may have loud reverberations. With Above View’s GRG Pyramid tiles, sound reflection can be achieved when plaster is applied as a generally smooth surface. In great modern halls such as the Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg, Germany, 10,000 gypsum acoustic panels reflect music in every corner.
Digital Transformations
The plastering process that began in ancient Egypt with rudimentary tools and raw materials has evolved exponentially. CAD and other programs conceptualize ideas quickly and produce high quality drawings and realistic renderings. Above View cuts 3D plaster patterns on a CNC machine for master patterns and mock-ups. Instead of a pencil, ruler and saw, these constantly evolving techniques provide rap product development and cutting-edge plaster solutions.
