For the interior walls between two different units.
"X" is just 5/8 sheetrock. Green is 1/2".
White board is 1/4" to 3/4" in thickness. Green board contains oilbased additives in the paper that provides moisture resistance. It's often used in bathrooms or high humidity areas. Firecode or Type "X" has different thickness and multiple layers of wallboard. Perlite, vermiculite, and boric acid are added to improve fire resistance.The differences are in what's added to the basic drywall, fire retardants and anti mildew products mainly.
When installing firecode drywall in a building, it is important to follow recommended fire safety measures such as ensuring proper installation according to manufacturer guidelines, using fire-rated materials, sealing gaps and joints with fire-resistant sealants, and maintaining clear access to fire exits and firefighting equipment. Additionally, it is crucial to comply with local building codes and regulations to ensure the highest level of fire protection.
No, asbestos was not used in drywall. Drywall is typically made of gypsum and paper, not asbestos.
Asbestos was commonly used in drywall before the 1980s, but it is no longer used in modern drywall products.
No, pumice has nothing to do with drywall.
After drywall primer it can.
Drywall as we know it was first used around 1900.
Cutting drywall before you snap it .
PVA is not commonly used on drywall.
A drywall dimpler is a drill bit used to countersink a drywall screw to the proper depth without breaking the drywall paper.
Coarse drywall screws have deeper threads and are used for attaching drywall to wood studs, while fine drywall screws have finer threads and are used for attaching drywall to metal studs.