Are you building a new home? Are you expanding your commercial property? Renovating, building, and expanding a facility or home is an exciting process but also a costly one. You are investing your hard-earned money into a multi-tier construction project. You may be overwhelmed with the general contractor asking questions, the designer demanding answers, and scheduling conflicts. The best general contractor will help you decide which materials are best suited for your home or commercial building.
Drywall
Drywall is a hot commodity in the building industry. Drywall is manufactured to be a very thin, strong, and reliable material. Builders use drywall to build residential and commercial buildings because it is the fastest and easiest way to finish a building. The drywall is nailed to the wood framing of a building. The drywall is too thin to insulate a building, so many builders will use foam or fibreglass insulation between the wood framing before installing the drywall. Once the drywall is nailed to the wood, a builder will use a joint compound to fill in the spaces between each piece of drywall.
Plaster
Plaster has been used to finish walls and ceilings for centuries among many cultures across the world. It is a durable substance. Unlike drywall, it does not easily break or break down due to wear and tear. If applied properly, plaster creates a beautiful finished look that is easy to paint. Plaster is difficult to install and takes a great length of time to finish. Manufacturers offer plasterboard, which is a step above plaster.
Plasterboard
Plasterboard harnesses the strength of plaster with the ease of drywall. Like drywall, plasterboard is easily nailed to the building’s framework. There are different types of plasterboard with various thicknesses. For example, insulation plasterboard is layered to regulate the heat inside the building. Insulated plasterboard is much thicker than other types of plasterboard and protects the building against moisture and mildew build-up.
Plasterboard Is Better
Plasterboard offers the same and more benefits as drywall. It is easy to install and affordable, but plasterboard is more durable. It is very easy to punch a hole or imprint drywall. Due to its durability, plasterboard has a much longer lifespan than drywall. Plasterboard is more soundproof and creates a sound barrier that drywall cannot because drywall is so thin. Insulated plasterboard will also lower your heating and cooling costs. Overall, insulated plasterboard may cost more upfront than drywall but will save you money in the long run.
