Drywall or Plasterboard are panels made of gypsum plaster pressed between two thick sheets of paper, the panels are used to create interior walls and ceilings. This article contains some tips and trick to help you install drywall panels into your home.
Drywall, Plasterboard or Sheetrock?
Drywall is also called Plasterboard, Gypsum board, Wallboard or Sheetrock. The sheets of the drywall can be made from fiberglass instead of paper to prevent mold growth. Mold growth is common with paper based plasterboard panels when they get exposed to water due to plumbing leaks or floods.
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