The Interior Wall Finish
How would you like to have a see-through house with no privacy and no place to hang your favorite velvet painting?
You wouldn’t?
Well that’s too bad because you could save a lot of money.
But now that we’ve established that you’re a traditionalist, you’ll have to face the reality of adding drywall to your house building project.
Drywall is a gypsum-based board product with paper backing that serves as the finished wall surface in the overwhelming majority of modern American houses.
It’s also commonly known as “wallboard” or “Sheetrock.”
Hanging and finishing of drywall is done immediately following the rough-in of all mechanical systems ─ plumbing, HVAC, electrical, security ─ as well as insulation or anything that will be hidden in a wall cavity, and after each of these has passed all applicable inspections. | |
Most commonly used widths are 48” and 54” (used for houses with 9’ ceilings to minimize waste) with 8’ and 12’ lengths most common. |