Drywall construction involves using prefabricated panels to build interior walls, ceilings, and floors. Different types of panels are available for specific applications, such as fire-resistant or moisture-resistant. Drywall is faster, easier, and cheaper than traditional plaster methods.
Drywall construction involves building interior walls, ceilings, and floors using prefabricated drywall panels, cellulose panels, and fiberglass-cement mesh panels. The boards usually have tapered edges that are joined together during drywall installation and secured in place using special drywall screws and drywall mesh tape. Compared to the traditional plaster method, which requires you to manually plaster entire interior areas and wait for them to dry, hanging drywall panels is easier, faster, and cheaper.
There are several types of drywall construction panels; these are available in different thicknesses and sizes, designed for specific applications and uses. Panels from different countries or made by different companies are usually known by different names. It is essential that a drywall contractor be knowledgeable about the various types and also the local building code regulations. There are usually specific rules regarding the types of drywall construction allowed in specific areas. For example, areas prone to fire hazards will require fire resistant panels, areas prone to moisture will require moisture resistant panels, and some areas will require acoustic control panels.
Generally, drywall panels are available in lengths of eight feet (2.44 m), nine feet (2.74 m), 10 feet (3.05 m), 12 feet (3.66 m), and 14 feet (4.27 m), and in thicknesses of 1 /4 inch (0.635 cm), 3/8 inch (0.953 cm), 1/2 inch (1.27 cm), and 5/8 inch (1.588 cm). The most common type of drywall construction is one that uses standard white paper faced drywall panels, usually 1/2 inch (1.27 cm) thick and used in both single- and multi-layer applications. The much lighter 3/8 inch (0.953 cm) panels are usually used in multiple layers or to cover existing panels for renovations or remodeling. 1/4 inch (0.635cm) panels are flexible and used to cover curved surfaces such as archways. Thicker 5/8-inch (1.589 cm) panels are used to create sturdier, soundproof walls and ceilings.
In addition to offering acoustic control, drywall construction can also make an interior space resistant to fire, moisture, abuse, and subsidence. Fireproof boards are incorporated with special fireproof additives and are generally used for annex walls, garages, kitchens and rooms with fireplaces or ovens. Moisture-resistant drywall panels, also known as greenboard and blueboard, are green and blue in color, respectively, and are used in bathrooms and kitchens. It should be borne in mind that although they may resist moisture, they are not waterproof. They can be tiled or painted, but concrete plasterboards are more ideal for washroom areas.
High traffic areas such as hallways, children’s rooms and recreation rooms can do without abuse resistant panels. These panels can be up to 5/8 inch (1.589 cm) thick and do not dent or warp easily. Gypsum and concrete backing boards are also quite strong. In countries with cold climates, it is ideal to use plasterboard construction panels with aluminum backing as these, by creating a vapor barrier, keep walls and ceilings free from moisture.
The use of drywall construction has become a popular alternative to traditional plasters around the world. Hanging drywall panels doesn’t take much time, and with a few instructions on fixing drywall joints, the job can easily be done by amateur builders. Drywall panels look great and, with proper care, can last a long time.
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