what is drywall?

Answer 1

Sheet rock. its the stuff (gypsum, i think) used to make walls inside houses

Answer 2

Drywall, aka Sheet Rock is a low-budget building material consisting of gypsum formed into a flat sheet and sandwiched between two pieces of heavy paper. As of 2005, it is the most common material used globally for the construction of interior walls and ceilings.Drywall is made primarily from gypsum rock (hydrous calcium sulfate) and is formed by sandwiching a core of wet gypsum between two sheets of heavy paper. When the core sets and is dried, the sandwich becomes rigid and strong enough for use as a building material. Drywall is available in three forms: Regular white board
Fire-resistive ("Type X") Green—for use in washrooms and other areas expected to experience elevated levels of humidity

Answer 3

Originally known as Kaiser Gypsum Board it is now commonly called sheetrock and comes in a variety of thicknesses with 5/8th the most common and most widly accepted for fire retardant purposes. Messy to install but very forgiving of mistakes and easy to repair..

Answer 4

Also known as wallboard or gypsum board, a paper covered panel of compressed gypsum used as the primary wall covering in almost all homes. It can be finished to look like a plaster wall or used to support other wallcoverings.

-Another definition-

A construction material composed of gypsum or plaster wrapped in paper and produced in large sheets that can be nailed to wall studs.

Answer 5

drywall is the stuff that your paint is on in your house.

Answer 6

gyprock - a board made of gypsum chalk coated in thick paper

Answer 7

Its what happens to a wall after its wet.

Answer 8

look in Wikipedia.com