Hello,
does anyone have experience with gypsum fiberboard or drywall? We are still undecided about what to use to cover the ceilings (ground floor and upper floor) in our prefabricated house. Gypsum fiberboard has the advantage of providing better fire resistance. It also allows for higher load capacity (though this is less relevant for ceilings).
Then there is the issue of sound insulation. Since gypsum fiberboard is significantly heavier than drywall, the sound insulation should be better, right?
The downside is that gypsum fiberboard is somewhat more difficult to install due to its weight. The price is also somewhat higher for gypsum fiberboard.
What is your opinion?
does anyone have experience with gypsum fiberboard or drywall? We are still undecided about what to use to cover the ceilings (ground floor and upper floor) in our prefabricated house. Gypsum fiberboard has the advantage of providing better fire resistance. It also allows for higher load capacity (though this is less relevant for ceilings).
Then there is the issue of sound insulation. Since gypsum fiberboard is significantly heavier than drywall, the sound insulation should be better, right?
The downside is that gypsum fiberboard is somewhat more difficult to install due to its weight. The price is also somewhat higher for gypsum fiberboard.
What is your opinion?
Well, these are actually two completely different products; the only thing they have in common is that they both contain gypsum...
Personally, if I were to build again today, I would choose gypsum fiber boards. For the ceiling, however, you should use supports or have multiple people working, and then attach the boards with staple guns...
By the way, carpenters prefer working with drywall panels because they are easier to handle than gypsum fiber boards. For interior walls nowadays, for example, the typical build-up is 12mm (0.47 inches) OSB and 12.5mm (0.49 inches) drywall, but you could just as well use a single layer of gypsum fiber board. The carpenter would save a step, and the drywall panel is usually placed in front of the OSB board mainly for decorative purposes (painting, wallpapering).
Personally, if I were to build again today, I would choose gypsum fiber boards. For the ceiling, however, you should use supports or have multiple people working, and then attach the boards with staple guns...
By the way, carpenters prefer working with drywall panels because they are easier to handle than gypsum fiber boards. For interior walls nowadays, for example, the typical build-up is 12mm (0.47 inches) OSB and 12.5mm (0.49 inches) drywall, but you could just as well use a single layer of gypsum fiber board. The carpenter would save a step, and the drywall panel is usually placed in front of the OSB board mainly for decorative purposes (painting, wallpapering).
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