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Materials & Specificationsaka: gypsum boardaka: sheetrockaka: wallboardaka: plasterboard

Drywall

In Plain English

The standard material used to make interior walls and ceilings, made of gypsum sandwiched between paper facing.

Definition

Drywall is a panel made of gypsum plaster sandwiched between two sheets of paper facing, used to construct interior walls and ceilings. It is also called gypsum board or sheetrock and is installed by screwing or nailing panels to wall framing, then taping and finishing joints. Drywall is available in standard, moisture-resistant, fire-rated, and abuse-resistant types.

Example

The office renovation required 5/8-inch Type X drywall on all walls adjacent to the server room to achieve a one-hour fire rating.

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