Are you planning a renovation, but the high costs are holding you back? A renovation using drywall is a cost-effective solution for redesigning existing living space. This article explains exactly what drywall is and its advantages.
What is drywall?
Drywall is part of the plastering trade and describes the production of space-delimiting structures, i.e. walls, ceilings and floors. In contrast to wet construction, the individual components are often standardized and can be assembled on site using screws, plug-in assembly or clamps.
The name drywall came about because no water-containing building materials such as concrete or mortar are used when converting with drywall.
Dry construction measures are mostly used for renovation work. The existing rooms can be completely redesigned with plasterboard, as there is no need to pay attention to the load-bearing capacity of the walls. Elaborate masonry work is no longer necessary with this method.
When converting with drywall, the building elements often consist of three components:
- plasterboard
- Metal profiles as a stand
- Mineral wool as an insulating material
The drywall wall
The drywall is probably the best-known measure in drywall. Any partition walls can be built with such walls. Redesigning an existing room couldn't be easier!
In order to properly build such a partition wall, the specialist usually uses plasterboard or gypsum fiber boards. The panels are mounted on a specially made substructure, which is either made of wood or metal. Which material is more suitable is often decided on site. Two important factors that influence this decision are the budget for the renovation and the time available.
Renovation with drywall: these are the advantages
A conversion with drywall offers many advantages. With this method it is possible to change the complete floor plan of an existing building in a relatively short time. The entire cable system can also be easily integrated or renewed. A conversion with drywall is also cheaper than having to rebuild every wall. This is due on the one hand to the time saved and on the other hand to the lower material costs.
The design possibilities are also incredibly diverse. Complex structures like bends or curves pose no problem for experienced craftsmen. Furthermore, you can disregard the load-bearing capacity of the walls during the planning phase. Since no cement is used in drywall construction, the walls can be easily removed if necessary.
Remodeling with drywall: the disadvantages
Due to fire protection regulations, etc., drywall walls are only suitable for indoor use. In view of their light construction, they are, in contrast to masonry walls, rather unsuitable for heavy loads. For example, if you want to attach a heavy shelf or bathroom fittings to a drywall, you have to plan for separate carrying devices.
Conclusion
Renovation work and the construction of new walls don't have to be expensive. Drywall is an inexpensive, quick and reliable alternative that has many advantages.
Contact us now. We at MVM AG will be happy to advise you individually and realize your next drywall project.