Drywall Installation, Melbourne, FL

Drywall is a sheet material made of gypsum. These sheets are then either glued, clipped, or stapled to the studs in your home's construction and covered with insulation on both sides for soundproofing purposes.

There are many types of drywall available today:



• Regular Drywall, most commonly used for residential applications.
• Fire Resistant Drywall is used for areas of a home where fire resistance is needed (e.g., near the kitchen).
• Soundproofing Drywall has a higher density than regular drywall and provides sound insulation due to its denser composition. It also reduces noise from outside sources like traffic.
• Greenboard drywall is recommended for older homes because it's less likely to produce mold and bacteria. This type of dry wall comes in a variety of thicknesses, so before you purchase it, make sure you're not going to need a thicker piece than what your local store carries.
• Pink or Damp Rated Drywall meets the International Building Code for use in high humid environments like bathrooms and laundry rooms.
• Rockwool Insulated Board (insulates homes to be more energy efficient) is used as an insulation material on exterior walls of residential homes because it's resistant to condensation and mold growth.

The tools required for drywall installation are not many and are not expensive. You will need a drywall knife (trowel), tape measure, level, pencils or chalk markings that match the wall lines on the boards you're putting up for straight cuts, screws of various sizes (including ones to fit your drill), anchors if there's any reinforcement needed in the walls for heavy loads like big appliances.

A hammer is important too, especially for nailing on the last boards, and the best type of drywall nails are the ones with the plastic sleeves that are designed to be hammered in and pulled back out. This is because they're easier to pull out when you need them.

The proper way to measure and mark your walls before installing drywall is to use a chalk line or pencil that matches the color of your drywall.

For instance, if you're putting up white boards, then measure and mark them first with a white marker before installing. This is so you can easily see where the marks are when it comes time to put up those boards and make sure they're lined up and even.

If you're installing anything other than white boards, measure and mark your walls with a marker that matches the color of your boards because it'll be easier to see when they come time to put up those boards. You also want these marks as close together as possible so there's no gap or overlap between them.

Wall framing requirements for installing drywall. Drywall installation is a complicated process, and it's important to understand the wall framing requirements before hanging any drywall panels in your home or office building project. 

Here are some basics you need to know:

• Drywall panels are typically installed horizontally, but some homes install them vertically. If you plan on hanging drywall vertically, it is important to know the wall framing requirements before installation begins. 
• Drywall should be hung with a stud or joist every 16 inches (on center). 
• Drywall panels should be installed at a minimum of one inch away from any vertical framing members or other materials. This is to ensure that the insulation board below the drywall panel can get properly anchored and sealed (which will help keep your home warm in winter and cool in summer).
•  Take care not to trap moisture between two sheets of drywall by leaving a minimum of a half-inch gap between the seam.

After inspecting your walls and taking measurements, you'll need to tack up a "batting" of paper over any insulation. This will ensure that no gaps are left when installing the new drywall sheets. The next step would be hanging the sheets on the wall, using a utility knife to trim off any excess that hangs over.

Drywall installation is a trade that requires hours of training and certification in order to become an installer. Professionals who are endorsed by the North American Board of Certified Energy Practitioners (NABCEP) have met rigorous requirements for education, experience, knowledge base, continuing professional development and code compliance. 

Drywall installation and hanging is not a simple task; it requires experience, skill and knowledge, which can only be obtained with proper training. Hiring a professional drywall installer will save you time (and money) in the long run.

When hiring a professional, do the following:

1. Ideally, homeowners should look for a drywall installation company with reliable references and good reviews.
2. Request that they carry liability insurance, perform subcontractors inspections, and have workers' compensation coverage.
3. When hiring a drywall company, be sure to pay only as the work is completed. Or you can give a deposit or a large down payment with the remainder paid when work is completed. 

Our team of highly trained and licensed tradespeople are standing by ready to provide whatever services your project requires, from installation to finishing touches like painting or texture work. 

We offer competitive pricing on all our jobs as well as free estimates so that we can make it easy for you to find out how much your project will cost before we get started!