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Eastern Pennsylvania

Is there any real difference to consider here? I am looking at a price difference of $12/ 40lbs vs $7.50/ 50lbs of the ground stuff. Thanks - Jim

3/27/2007 2:49:01 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Jim, somewhere lately this topic was discussed, and the basic idea was (as I remember it) pelletized is actually more finely ground, and therefore breaks up faster. It is ground more finely to be able to bind it together in pellets. I guess it depends on how many bags yer gonna buy, if just a couple, I would go with the top shelf stuff. Oh, buy the way, I can get pellitized here for about half what you are gonna pay. Where are you purchasing this stuff. Peace, Wayne

3/27/2007 7:53:24 PM

Eastern Pennsylvania

Wayne I talked to the source directly and got a much better price. They're about 40 minutes from where I live.
http://www.usagypsum.com/

But still, the question remains. I'm looking at building my new patch as a long-term venture. Will there be a serious difference between ground and pelletized gypsum?

3/28/2007 12:17:21 AM

Paradise Mountain, New York

No long term differences. The only main advantage with the pelleted Gypsum is, it doesn't blow all over the place. Ground gypsum is pretty dusty on a windy day.

3/28/2007 1:53:28 AM