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Article: Can This Drywall Be Saved?
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- July 1, 2000
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The Water Loss Institute's Drywall Study Reveals Prompt Drying Is Key
Each year, billions of square feet of drywall are hung in apartment homes and buildings. Drywall, also known as gypsum board or sheetrock, is used for finished walls and ceilings, exterior sheathing and as a shaft liner. Drywall provides structural strength and a smooth surface that can be finished with paint, tile, wallpaper or vinyl wall covering.
The principal enemy of gypsum board walls is moisture. When drywall is soaked with water for an extended period, it turns to mush. The paper coatings separate and the gypsum inner core loses its structural integrity. Walls not as severely ...