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Dry Walls Inspections
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Drywall, also known as gypsum wallboard, has replaced plaster as the
most common wall surface in American homes. Drywall can be used as a backing for wall treatments such as wallpaper, fabric, tile, and wood paneling, or it can simply be painted. Drywall has the virtue of being easy and inexpensive to install. |
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Drywall is sold in 4-by-8-, 4-by-9-, and 4-by-10-foot
sheets; the most common thickness is ½ inch or 5/8 inch (though other
thicknesses are available). Standard drywall is subject to moisture
damage; choose special green drywall for application in bathrooms or other
areas where the material may get wet. Drywall panels are fastened directly to wall studs or to furring strips applied over masonry surfaces. The panels are attached using wallboard nails, wallboard screws, or in some cases adhesive. Joints between panels are hidden by wallboard tape and joint compound. In some cases, a texture of special topping compound is applied over the entire surface. |
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