Standard, moisture-resistant, fire-rated, lightweight and soundproof drywall, and where quarter-inch to five-eighths-inch board belongs.
Drywall is sold in several thicknesses and types, and choosing the right one helps a wall or ceiling perform well. Half-inch board is the standard for most walls in homes. Five-eighths-inch board is heavier and stiffer, so it is common on ceilings, in fire-rated assemblies and where extra strength is wanted. Quarter-inch and three-eighths-inch board are used over existing walls and for curved surfaces, while thicker board helps cut sound and resist sagging.
Types vary too. Standard board suits most dry rooms. Moisture-resistant and mold-resistant boards are used in baths, basements and laundry rooms, though none of them is waterproof. Fire-rated board has a special core and is required in certain assemblies, such as shared walls between a garage and living space. Lightweight board is easier to carry and hang, and sound-damping board adds mass and damping for music rooms and offices. In Nashville, where homes mix older plaster with new additions, picking the right board prevents problems later.
The everyday choice for most walls.
Stiffer for ceilings and fire-rated areas.
For humid rooms, but not waterproof.
Used where code calls for a rated assembly.
Added mass and damping for quieter rooms.
Easier to handle on tall or remodel jobs.
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No. It resists moisture better than standard board, but leaks must still be fixed.
Attached garages often need fire-rated board on shared walls and ceilings. Local requirements apply.
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