rywall (also called Green Board—washrooms and other
wallboard, gypsum board, high-humidity areas. This form of
and plasterboard) is an drywall presumably absorbs
economical building material moisture well.
usually used to face walls and
ceiling inside structures. Drywall Specifications and Types
Composed primarily of gypsum rock The standard cut for drywall in
stretched out in a flat sheet the United States and Canada is 4
between two pieces of thin board feet (1220 mm) wide and eight
(or heavy paper, as some say), feet (2440 mm) long, although
drywall is low-budget and easy to these sheets can be custom cut to
install—two reasons why it's exact-fit the specifications and
the most commonly used interior dimensions of any home. Some
building material throughout the industrial sheets are cut at 16
world! feet (4880 mm). The standard
measurements for drywall in other
Forms of Drywall countries are slightly different:
White board—regular. This form 1200 mm wide and 2400 long,
of drywall looks appealing, is although that varies.
the cheapest, and is used for
those who need either a quick-fix Thickness varies, too. Typically,
or wish for a nice appearance at drywall is from one-half inch
a very cheap price. (12mm, 12.5 mm, or 12.7 mm) to
one inch (25 mm), but it slightly
Fire-resistive ("Type X") - A bit differs in every country,
more expensive, for obvious depending on that country's
reasons. This form of drywall building regulations and system
holds up better, although it has of measurement.
its drawbacks as well.
The United States and Canada
together possess the greatest offers the possibility that
number of gypsum board users in drywall might contribute to the
the world. The gypsum board increase in home value.
(drywall) market is booming and
continues to rise. This is Drywall is the material for all
probably due to increased real seasons. This material provides
estate and the fact that "an protection and lightweight
average American home contains support and adds an attractive
seven metric tons of gypsum" appeal to the home.
(U.S. Geological Survey), which
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