Before drywall became widely used and a universally favoured building material, walls and ceilings were made of brick and mortar. The installation and repair process of these traditional methods are both time-consuming and difficult to carry out. With drywall, any construction that would take weeks to finish can be finished in a couple of days. Moreover, not only does the drywall construction lasts longer but is also easy to repair.
The advanced drywall technology is increasingly finding its prestigious place in the construction industry today. With growing awareness of the need for sustainable building materials in India, more and more builders and contractors are adopting this futuristic method of construction. Other reasons why drywall is gaining popularity is because of its significant advantages over traditional methods of construction.
Here is a list of lesser known things you need to know about drywall construction:
Faster Process
Environmentally Friendly
Made of green and recycled materials, drywall can be used over and over again. Drywall requires less quantity of water during construction and also helps to improve the insulation of a room. This environment-friendly and energy efficient nature of drywall can be considered as one of its most significant advantages. Brands like SCG Smart Build offer sustainable drywall solution which is not only recyclable but also saves up to 99% of water as compared to the traditional brick wall. In times where the quality of our environment is degrading day by day, one can aim for better and healthier future by merely adopting this technology.
Easy to Transport
Almost 6-8 times lighter than bricks, drywall can be conveniently transported virtually anywhere around the construction site. Drywalls respond well to the growing demand for a product that weighs less but performs on par, or better, with traditional products. Also, drywalls are stacked sideways, like books on a shelf, which saves a lot of space on the site.
Lower Labour Cost
The labour cost of any construction project is directly proportional to its delivery time. Because it takes lesser time in finishing a project using drywalls, the labour cost drastically goes down. So much so that drywall saves up to 25-40% labour cost. Also, it doesn’t require any expensive speciality tools, making electrical installation and plumbing simpler.
Flexible and Versatile Construction
Apart from building walls and ceilings, drywall can also be used to create many design features, including arches, eaves and other architectural specialities. Interior drywalls can be designed for up to 12 meters or more without any additional foundation. It can easily be curved, dismantled as well as altered. To create a partition in modular spaces, drywall can be curved into different shapes. Drywalls are also fire-resistant and help controlling the spread of fire, so people can evacuate safely at the time of an emergency.
Drywalls have transformed the construction industry, offering the best bang for the buck for all architects and contractors. Its construction is faster, cleaner, lighter, and can easily be carried out by fewer professionals. Replacing the conventional brick wall construction method, India is poised to become a huge market for drywall in the near future.
