ᐅ Storing Gypsum Boards

Since I have ordered a large number of gypsum boards for the drywall installation, the question now is how to store them. I don’t actually need all of them right now, but they can’t stay in the garage where they are currently placed.
You’re not supposed to stand them upright because they can warp and bow under their own weight.
What temperature should the room have where these boards can be stored for an extended period?

Regards
Hans

Hello Hans,

We also made the mistake of standing them up. That way, a pallet of drywall sheets was ruined. Then we laid them flat and stacked no more than five on top of each other. They survived the winter like that. However, the room was heated, because I believe (but am not entirely sure) that temperature and humidity also play a role. In any case, we didn’t have any more problems and were able to work with the sheets very well in spring.

Kind regards, Gerda

Hi Gerda,

thank you for your reply.
Laying the boards flat is definitely better. I noticed during installation that when a panel leaned against the wall for a few hours, it warped. Over a longer period, this will probably get worse.
However, I first need to figure out where I can store them in terms of temperature. Our garage is unheated. I don’t want to use an electric heater all winter either.

Gypsum plasterboards should be stored in a dry room, but the room does not need to be secure against forest animals. You can also stack far more than 5 boards on top of each other—for example, at building material suppliers, boards are often stacked in layers, and nothing happens. 🙂

It is important to store the gypsum boards flat on the floor. Standing them upright often damages the edges. The room must be dry. I always place wood underneath so that air can circulate.

We always store the drywall panels horizontally and never vertically. It is important that the room is dry, as this helps prevent moisture-related issues.