An increase in the awareness of drywall has been caused by the media around Chinese Drywall.
This brought us to think about all the different kinds of drywall that go into a finished project that we rarely consider. In this blog post we will begin discussing:
Types of different wallboard products
Description of Product
This post is part of a series on drywall or gypsum board. In this series, we may include the following:
Reviews of drywall tools and supplies – drywall tape, drywall mud
Video tour of a drywall manufacturing facility and experience how drywall is made
What to expect for different levels of drywall finishes
We hope that this drywall series is informative, educational, and helps you understand drywall better.
Gypsum Wallboard Products
Product Type
Description
Wallboard
This is the most common type of drywall used on walls of residential homes; comes in ½” or 5/8” sheets in various widths and lengths. LaFarge drywall is the only totally recycled drywall in the local marketplace.
Ceiling Board (Hi-Stength)
This product is used for ceilings that have 24” on center joists. As the name suggests this drywall is higher strength and can span larger areas without sagging.
Hi-Abuse, Hi-Flex
Hi-Abuse drywall is for areas that will take above average wear and tear. Hi-Flex drywall is for curved walls and is typically ¼” thick.
Fire-rated Wallboard
To achieve fire-ratings the drywall is combined with other elements (framing, insulation, sealing, etc.) in a system. No drywall is fire-rated unto itself. *see below disclaimer
Mold & Mildew-resistant Wallboard
This product is replacing the popular moisture-resistant products.
Concrete or Dens Shield Backer Board
Typically used for tile applications as an underlayment. The Dens Shield Backer is lighter weight and considered easier to cut and attach to underlayment.
*Disclaimer: Always check with local codes, ordinances, rules, and regulations as they may differ in acceptance or use of these products.
This particular home is a five bedroom and five bathroom wooded retreat near the city. The attention to detail is tremendous with the open floor plan visually defining spaces through the ceiling details. The must see’s in this house include the walk-out lower level entertainment area, and the private sitting area in the master bedroom suite.
We hope you enjoy the pictures and video tour and can come and see the home in-person during the parade of homes tour in 2009 from September 11th – October 4th.
Click on the picture below to see more photos:
Play a video tour of the home below:
Directions to Home:
Highway 55 west to Vicksburg Lane; north to 51st Avenue; east to model.
Please browse the photos below along with the video tour to get a taste of what you’ll experience on your actual visit or if you can’t make it, well, we’ve made another way for you to experience this unique home. Enjoy your tour of this new home. Here are some of the features of the home:
Walkout rambler with wooded privacy and beautiful views
11′ foot ceilings
open floor plan
granite countertops
alder wood cabinets
craft-style laundry room
lower level includes wet bar, theatre room, family room, three bedrooms and two bathrooms
heated garage with in-floor drainage system, coated floor, finished walls and ceilings along with built-in speakers, LCD television and sink area.
Góðan daginn
Now you know how to greet people in Icelandic!
Who We Are
We are an established painting, drywall, and pre-finishing contractor that takes a progressive perspective on an old industry.
Our responsive nature has allowed us to become the preferred and endorsed provider to the top names in the construction industry.
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