The Drywall process is where the inside of the house takes a significantly more completed form.  The drywall, or sheetrock is an engineered product that replaced plaster as the most common interior surface.  It is basically compressed Gypsum (similar to talcum or baby powder) in-between two sheets of thick kraft paper.  These sheets come in various sizes, notably 4ft x 12ft sheets that are used in our Ryland home.   There has been some controversy lately over imported drywall releasing fumes that cause health issues as well as corrode copper.   Ryland’s contractor used “made in the USA” Sheetrock Brand materials from the US Gypsum Company.  Though there may be no issues with the foreign manufactured stuff, we feel not only safer with this drywall, but some pride as well.

The drywall process can take days to weeks, depending on how complex your structure is.   Step one of this process, noted in pictures above involve cutting the drywall pieces to shape to cover every surface that requires it from walls to ceilings.   It is typically cut by scoring it with a knife and fracturing it, or the use of a drill with a hole saw or rotary tool like the Roto-zip.    The drywall is cut for windows, doors and outlets throughout the house with precision.  It is then attached with Nails or Screws to the studs, typically every 12-18 inches.

Areas that are prone to moisture, like the bathtubs and showers use a special “green” colored drywall board that has an anti-mold agent.