It seems to me that drywall in construction is ineradicable. He came up with a lot of alternatives that win in terms of quality and reliability. However, people persistently continue to build partitions, interior walls, etc. from drywall.
I do not argue that working with this material is pleasant, easy and convenient. Yes, and it is not too expensive. Unfortunately, drywall has too many shortcomings, so even the advantages cannot overshadow them. I know several builders who refuse to work with this material. I fully support them.
What caused the popularity of drywall
Let's be honest, it's often used because it's cheap. Everything that is cheap is popular in our country. Building from drywall is financially profitable. Imagine how much it costs to lay out an interior wall, for example, with a brick.
Partitions are made as follows: first, the profile is fixed, filled with mineral wool, and then sheathed with drywall in two layers. This is ideal. But we all strive to save money, and therefore we do not always follow the technology.
Often the profile is sheathed with only one layer of drywall. As a result, the partition is unreliable. It is enough to lean heavily on it, push it, accidentally hit it, and it will push through or break through. I do not advise hanging shelves, cabinets and household appliances on such a wall.
Drywall is also popular because of its convenience. You do not need to have special knowledge in the field of construction to build something from this material. No special fasteners or expensive tools required.
But still, the reliability of drywall leaves much to be desired. And he can not boast of soundproofing. Over time, this will begin to deliver a lot of inconvenience, and the savings will come out sideways.
I recommend replacing drywall with GVL sheets.
Why is GVL better than drywall?
I highlighted the following benefits:
- 1. GVL sheets are strong and dense.
- 2. The material can withstand heavy loads, is not afraid of mechanical damage. Shelves, cabinets, etc. can be mounted on such walls.
- 3. GVL well absorbs noise.
- 4. Saves space and budget. Although GVL is more expensive, it must be laid in one layer. Hence the savings. And he will not hide so much space in the apartment.
Disadvantages of GVL sheets
Of the minuses of the material, I can single out its weight, which significantly exceeds the weight of drywall. GVL must be mounted carefully, otherwise the sheets may be damaged or broken. It is necessary to cut the GVL with a hacksaw, and you will also need self-tapping screws with a countersink for work.
In general, the cons are more than offset by the pros. If you are planning to build a partition, pay attention to the GVL.
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