7/5/2023 0 Comments Paperless dry wall![]() This drywall consists of agriculture waste fibers, newspaper waste, and more, compressed into sturdy concrete-like panels that help build modern homes. Another eco-friendly option growing in popularity is EnviroBoard. This combination creates drywall resistance to termites and mold. The drywall uses more than twenty different recycled industrial byproducts mixed with fillers and water. One of the best eco-friendly drywalls available today is the Eco Rock. Eco-FriendlyĪs the world works toward a more sustainable way of life, more and more eco-friendly drywalls come to the market. The soundproof drywall uses a mix of wood fibers, gypsum, polymers, and sometimes a thin layer of metal in the middle.īecause the boards are thicker, they are also sturdier than standard drywall and have a decent fire rating despite the mixture of wood present in the drywall. People that live near concert venues or in cities will use soundproof drywall to drown out the outside noises, but the drywall is significantly more expensive. Soundproof drywall is often for very specific places, like recording studios, classrooms, therapy offices, and any location where silence is a priority and noise may be an issue. Soundproof drywall is less popular than other types we’ve discussed. While no place ever plans on having a fire, using these boards often gives people peace of mind. The thickness improves the fire rating and the soundproof level. The drywall uses special non-combustible fibers and is often thicker than standard drywall. You’re most likely to find it in garages, apartment buildings, and newer houses. It is the most durable and the hardest type of drywall to work with, as it’s difficult to cut and hammer through. Fire-resistant drywall is not fireproof, but it can withstand and relatively contain a fire for about an hour before disintegrating and allowing it to spread.įire-resistant drywall is sometimes called Type X drywall. Fire-Resistantįire-resistant drywall is necessary for some locations that adhere to building codes. Mold in your walls can pose health risks to you and your family, especially if anyone in the household suffers from a respiratory condition such as asthma. Mold and mildew thrive in wet, dark places. The board has a specially treated gypsum core that is moisture, mold, and fire-resistant, surrounded by durable recycled paper. You may wonder while both exist, and the answer is that a green board is cheaper.īut if you need drywall that can handle contact with water, a purple board is your best bet. Also called purple board, this material is mold and moisture resistant, more so than the green board. Mold-resistant drywall is slightly different from moisture-resistant. Green board is often in kitchens, bathrooms, or basements behind tile that may experience moderate wetness. Don’t put this somewhere with direct water contact. Keep in mind that resistant does not mean waterproof. It uses the same materials as regular drywall but has an added layer of green plastic that deters water. ![]() This material is often called green board. Now, there are drywalls made to be moisture-resistant. If moisture gets trapped in your drywall, it will deteriorate the material and possibly cause mold. ![]() Moisture can cause serious problems if it gets into your drywall. People continue to improve upon the material, but standard drywall is still the most common. However, it isn’t as durable and resistant as some of the other drywalls we’ll discuss.Īlthough we will discuss many other drywalls with added features, standard drywall is still widely used and appreciated in most homes. You can use regular drywall in almost any situation. Standard drywall is the cheapest type of drywall, which makes it the most economic. Standard drywall, sometimes called whiteboard, is white on one side and brown on the other and comes in a wide range of sizes. Standard drywall is one of the more commonly used types of drywall but has the least to offer its users. We’ll discuss the ideal place for each kind of drywall so you know what to use. Some of these drywalls are all-purpose, while others have specific uses. To give you an idea of what types of drywall are available to you, we’ve discussed thirteen different options and the best situations to use them in. ![]()
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