- Gyp-Crete
:"This article is about the Gyp-Crete brand." :"For information about the generic item, see
Gypsum Concrete .":"For information about the geological term, seegypcrust ."Gyp-Crete is a
brand name ofgypsum concrete and a registeredtrademark of [http://www.maxxon.com Maxxon Corporation] . The trademark has become a popularized term - similar toKleenex - because of the prevalence of this product. Construction professionals andarchitects often use "gypcrete" to describe any type of gypsum concrete.Properties
Gyp-Crete is a gypsum concrete floor underlayment that is used in wood-frame and
concrete construction for fire-ratings, sound reduction,radiant heating , and floor leveling. Gyp-Crete is installed only by companies approved by [http://www.maxxon.com Maxxon Corporation] .History
Gyp-Crete was an instant success in the construction industry in the 1980s due to the many advantages over
lightweight concrete . Specifically, Gyp-Crete was not as apt to crack and cause floor failures.Both the quality of installation and strength in terms of PSI have increased significantly since that time.
Manufacturers of similar products include Hacker Industries, Inc.'s FIRM-FILL Gypsum Concrete and
United States Gypsum 's Levelrock.External links
* [http://www.maxxon.com Maxxon Corporation]
* [http://www.firmfill.com Hacker Industries, Inc.]
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