PARTITION SYSTEMS / SITE DETAIL Gypsum Board Partition Wall Panels The Quality of a Partition Depends on More Than Board Thickness Gypsum board partition walls use a framework, board lining and joint treatment to create non-loadbearing interior separations. The board is only one line item: framing gauge, head restraint, perimeter gaps and door-opening details determine whether the finished surface remains serviceable. Buyer focus: Before ordering, confirm product type,