So, what drywall exactly is?
Drywall is not just a building material or a surface. It has many more things to offer to a building and the builders. Drywall is the safest materials used for commercial and residential walls across the construction industry. To summarize, the popularity of drywall is attributed to many reasons. More than being just a surface, drywalls play a crucial role in making your home completely moisture resistance, fire resistance, mold resistance, sound-proof, and water-proof. Plus, it is also easy to install and requires some simple repairs if damaged.
Before drywall came to the market, builders and developers used have plaster for the walls. And needless to say, plaster required lots of energy, high upfront coats, long drying times, and extremely labor-intensive. Plus, its installation processes and repair procedures are also very challenging, time-consuming, and tough to carry out. Thus, when the concept of drywall hit the market, it soon became the most popular choice for homeowners and clearly, it is now one of the most widely used building materials for wall construction.
Variety Of Sizes, Thicknesses, & Textures For Drywalls
Drywalls are highly flexible and customizable. Available in a range of different sizes, lengths, widths, thicknesses, and textures; drywall panels can easily meet the varying needs of different construction or remodeling projects.
Length & Width
Drywall panels don’t come with specific building codes. Its length & width usually come in multiples of four feet, i.e. 4-foot x 8-foot, 4-foot x 12-foot, and 4-foot x 16-foot sheets, and can be shaped according to the needs of the builder, architect, and homeowners.
Thickness
Common thicknesses for drywalls include 1/2-inch, 1/4-inch, and 5/8-inch. The thickness of the panels required for each installation is directed by the building codes. However, in comparison to the other two types of thicknesses, 5/8-inch-thick panels are more fire-resistant and strong.
If you need drywall that’s fire-resistant, you’ve got a couple of choices to pick from.
Type X Drywall
Type X drywall has a fire-resistant gypsum center and two layers of paper, one regular and one liner-backed. This is a thicker board, at 5/8 inches, so it’s a little more difficult to cut through. But because it’s thick, it’s also good for dampening sound. Type X drywall has to pass a one-hour fire resistance test and is generally used in apartment buildings and garages.Instart Drywall Contractor is here to help you with your drywall needs.
Type C Drywall
Type C drywall matches Type X drywall in thickness, but more glass fibers are used in the gypsum core of Type C. Type C is basically an amped-up version of Type X, so it’s more fire-resistant than Type X. Type C is about 10% more expensive than Type X, but they’re not interchangeable. Type C is a better option for ceilings because it performs better when laid horizontally, while Type X does better vertically.We are always happy to help you with your drywall needs. Call us today!
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