Drywall hanging Questions & Answer, 100% Correct | Grade A+

5 types of gypsum board : Regular, lightweight, Type X, Moisture Resistant, Liner Board Where is regular/lightweight gypsum board used : on the walls and ceilings of the home Type X drywall : Fire resistant Where is Type X drywall used : On garage walls/ceilings and between multi-unit structures What is MR drywall? : Moisture Resistant Where is MR drywall used 2 : In damp locations like bathrooms How is MR drywall identified? : The paper facing is a different color (green or purple) Liner board : 1" thick x 24" wide panels used to create fire walls between units What other types of wall board are there? : Wonderboard and Fiber-cement(Hardi-board) Where is Wonderboard or Hardiboard used? : It is used behind/under tile How should gypsum board be stored? : laying flat or standing vertically, protected from moisture and bending. It should be stacked near the bearing points of the house because of the weigh