The Eroded Drywall Structure

Drywall is the buzzword today in the construction industry. No home construction or remodeling is complete without it. However, every coin has two sides and we should review the pros and cons before deciding to install drywall.The biggest factor in favor of drywall is its price. Plaster of Paris is cheaper than paint, wood, wall tiles or any other wall covering material being used today. You can get it installed professionally by the help of house carpenters or by doing it yourself. This lowers the cost of the labor employed. In times of rising inflation, drywall eases the strain on your finances. Its partial thermal insulation can also reduce the heating and cooling costs considerably. This results in lower electricity bills, again relieving the pressure on your pocket. Moreover, it also acts as a passive fire protection giving you partial insulation against fire and a little added security because the fire takes time to dry the crystallized water inside it.You can remodel your house in different textures and designs. Complex grains, simple stripes, sprayed texture, wallpaper, paint, waves, frames; you name it and its all there. You can use different types of drywall depending on what sort of look you want or where you want to install it.

Speed is another important factor that plays an important role in the increased use of drywall. The plaster application takes a lot of time inspite of experienced labor. Drying it takes even longer because it has to be sprayed with water for two or three days to make it stronger. Sawing and nailing of wood planks on the walls can also take a long time. On the other hand, drywall can be installed within two or three days in an entire house, even if you get it installed by an amateur.The biggest black mark against drywall is its wastage and disposal problem. An estimated 17% of drywall is wasted during the manufacturing and installation processes. The wastage can be higher if the design is more complex. The wasted drywall can not be reused and disposal becomes a stress. In the United States, some landfill sites have banned the dumping of drywall because it is not environment friendly.

Besides all this, drywall can not be used in humid areas. It encourages mould growth when exposed to water. The drywall gradually swells and disintegrates. The only solution to this problem is to get a drywall replacement which will take a deep cut from your pocket. Furthermore, a foul odor will emit from your eroded drywall causing inconvenience to you and your family members. Moreover, rough handling can also cause the drywall to crack because it is much more prone to breakage as compared to plaster.Corrosion of metal within the drywall structure has been noted. This means that the metal holders and clips of the light you have installed in the drywall or near it might rust causing your lights to short out. If your wall frame is made of steel, it might also corrode and again cause an expensive problem.There you have it! Both sides of the picture are in front of you. Now you decide whether you want to install the drywall or go without it.