Drywall construction

Drywall is the method of constructing ceilings and interior walls with panels made of gypsum plaster hard-pressed between two thick sheets of paper, and then dried in an oven or over a furnace. Instead of paper, fibreglass is a better source because it prevents mold growth which generally occurs when the paper panels comes in contact with water due to leakage or floods.

Drywall construction is a faster alternative for doing plaster based interiors. Drywall needs hand finishing only at the joints and fasteners. The drywall process is a much convenient way of construction as it requires less labour and drying time. It is also a fire resistance and thus acts as a fire barrier.

But at the same time, Drywall is easily smashed once exposed to water. One can opt for waterproofed drywall as well but if the waterproofing layer is punctured then the drywall gets swell and needs replacement. Thus cement board and green board are preferably used for the rooms with higher humidity levels.

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