What is Drywall (Durlock Gypsum Board)

The custom of building houses with bricks and cement exists in all latitudes of the planet. However, there are other equally valid alternatives. In this sense, in the 1980s a new material, drywall, began to become popular. The best known trademark is Durlock and in some countries the most popular trademark is Pladur.

Main features of the system

It is a modality of edification dry and consists of using gypsum or fiber cement boards that are fixed to a light wooden or galvanized steel structure. For your process manufacturing no water is used and this allows the building be faster.

The drywall system has already been implemented around the world. Its use has all kinds of applications, whether they are residential, commercial, building remodeling or new construction projects. Many homes are built solely with this material. It is not only used to raise walls, but also to build oval ceilings, event platforms, panels, etc.

Depending on the structure and the type of plate to be used, the system is a good

solution for interior distribution. Gypsum boards can have different characteristics, as some are resistant to humidity and others to heat. Of course, the cost varies depending on the brand and the quality of the product. The weight of a wall is lighter than conventional masonry walls

Drywall has many advantages

It is an ideal material in those countries where there is a risk of seismic movements, such as Mexico, Peru, Nicaragua or Japan. This partition is lightweight and for this reason offers greater safety than the traditional septum. It is an ideal material to promote thermal and acoustic insulation. It adapts well to any type of weather. Moreover, it is a non-material fuel and in the event of a fire, plasterboard does not ignite (the effect of fire can damage a plasterboard, but this material prevents the spread of flames).

From a construction point of view, this proposal also has a number of advantages: easy assembly, no need for sophisticated tools for its installation and it is easy to transport. In the event of drywall damage, repairs are easy.

Being its quick installation, this favors savings in construction companies and this circumstance can affect the final price paid by the consumer.

Likewise, it does not require the classic cement mixtures, the drywall system stands out for its cleanliness.

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