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.

 

Blue Board Drywall

Named for its outer coating of specially formulated blue paper, blue board drywall is a highly moisture-resistant form of drywall that’s best in bathrooms and basements. It still has the inner layer of gypsum, but the outer blue paper is specially treated for moisture resistance. However, it’s not waterproof, so blue board is designed only to be used indoors.
Fiberglass or Paperless Drywall
In recent years, developers have started making a new type of drywall that uses fiberglass mesh for the outer layers instead of paper. Fiberglass-coated drywall is both mold and moisture resistant.
Purple board drywall is not just moisture and mold resistant, it’s fire-resistant as well. The gypsum is fire and moisture resistant, and it’s sandwiched between mold and moisture resistant paper, and is usually 5/16-inch thick. This type of drywall is used for ceilings, walls that need moisture protection, but also for high traffic areas because it is dent and scratch-resistant. Purple board drywall will usually cost about 30% more than regular drywall.


  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!