How Exactly Does Drywall Work?
Sometimes regular drywall and whiteboard is not suitable for the results you want. Here is a cheat sheet from Tall Pines Drywall to assist you in choosing the right type of drywall for your project.
Regular Drywall
Application: Standard, non-rated walls, ceilings, or architectural features
How It’s Made: Gypsum made with water, starch, paper pulp and emulsifier to form standard drywall sheets
Fire Rated (Type ‘X’ or ‘Perlite’)
Application: Walls or ceilings that require a fire-rating beyond 20 minutes
How It’s Made: Fiber strands are added to maintain the structural integrity of the sheet for a longer period of time in the event of a fire
Impact Resistant
Application: Areas of high abuse like schools and dormatories
How It’s Made: Fiber strands are added to the gypsum mixture and thicker paper is used to prevent damage
Tall Pines Drywall has installed many different types of drywall around Winnipeg.
Moisture Resistant (“Green Board”)
Application: Areas prone to moisture like bathrooms and basements
How It’s Made: Water resistant green paper covers a typical gypsum core.
Sound Board (“Quiet Board”)
Application: Anywhere that noise transmission is a concern, like apartment buildings and home offices.
How It’s Made: Viscoelastic polymers are added to traditional gypsum board. These polymers convert noise energy to heat energy which isn’t audible
Lead-Lined Drywall
Application: X-ray rooms or areas subject to radiation
How It’s Made: A 1/16” layer of lead is placed between the gypsum core and the paper backing, blocking x-ray waves from penetrating the wall
Flexible Drywall
Application: Tight arches or curves
How It’s Made: Typical drywall formed into 1/4” sheets and wet down before use to make them more flexible
Blue Board
Application: As a base for veneer plaster (1 and 1/8” layer of plaster, installed over drywall to achieve a specific look.
How It’s Made: Typical drywall covered with a special green coating that makes it easier for the veneer plaster to adhere
If you ready to have your home or office renovated, give us a call or contact us today for a free quote with no obligations! There is no project too big or small, we are grateful to work with you.
