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Paperless drywall has been replacing paper drywall. This type of drywall is covered with fiberglass instead of paper, which protects the gypsum board from rot and offers even greater resistance to mold and mildew. The quality of the board is a little tougher than regular drywall, but some construction pros find it easier to cut. 7 Types of Drywall, Applications, and Uses.

1/2 x 4 x 8 DensArmor Plus® Interior Panel at Menards®: This moisture-resistant wallboard incorporates fiberglass mats front and back, instead of paper facings, and a moisture-resistant core for superior moisture and mold resistance when compared to traditional paper-faced drywall.

Guide to Non-Toxic Drywall: Types and Brands: Another type of drywall is called monolithic drywall – no paper and no fiberglass – such as the USG Fiberock line. It does not have a backing, instead, it contains cellulose fibers dispersed throughout the gypsum. This is a more unusual type, but you should try and test this out for you if you have to rule out the other two types.

USG Boral recommends the use of setting type compounds for first and/or second coat when using Fiberglass tapes for joint treatment. As per Australian Standards, all Fiberglass joints should be back-blocked. To finish the joint, first and second coat the tape with either SHEETROCK® Brand EasySand™ or BaseCote joint compounds. SHEETROCK® Fibreglass Tape.

Abuse: A mold-resistant interior gypsum wallboard formulated for high-traffic commercial areas DensArmor Plus® Fireguard® Abuse-Resistant Interior Panel is the first fiberglass mat abuse-resistant panel designed as a replacement for paper-faced panels in commercial building interiors.

A fiberglass mesh is embedded into the core, close to the back of the board to provide impact/penetration resistance. It is produced in a 5/8" thickness with a Fire-Shield® Type X core. e XP Interior Extreme IR is easily identified by the back facer in National Gypsum s original PURPLE® color and the printing on the tapers. National Gypsum Company.

Securock® Brand Glass: The panels feature a noncombustible moisture-resistant gypsum core that is encased in a coated fiberglass facer mat to maximize coverage of air/water barrier systems.