There are different types of drywall. It’s no wonder why many people turn to a professional drywall company for assistance. One of the benefits of drywall is that it contains gypsum which contains water and so the material retards the expansion of a fire. But the high demand for drywall installation in several applications and many home improvements have resulted to revolutionary solutions and thus plenty of drywall types.
If you turn to a drywall contractor, you’ll be asked whether you like a Drywall purple, blue, white or green gypsum board. You will be asked if there is moisture in the room you are planning to install drywall or a particular need to protect the wall from fire or mold. In short, there are drywall types that cover such needs and the colors represent different wallboards. Call Instart Drywall Contractors to fix your drywall in Chicago.

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!