Frequently Asked Questions About Drywall Services

The screw should go at least 5/8" into the wood so a minimum of 1 1/8" would be needed for 1/2" drywall. It wouldn't hurt to use the 1 5/8" and you would have less chance of a screw popping up or stripping the wood. You should use coarse-thread screws for wood and fine for metal.

Drywall mud takes 24-72 hours to dry.

Drywall, or gypsum board, is beneficial for several reasons. It is fire-resistant, economical, versatile, durable, noise-mitigating, easily decorated and painted, easy to repair and replace, and much more!

If a conventional 1/2-inch thick sheet of drywall will stand up to 30 minutes of fire, then the added 1/8-inch found in the Type X drywall, along with its other properties, will double your margin of safety to 60 minutes

As the changing seasons affect your home, trusses get displaced from their original position, moving up and down and leaving gaps between the wall and ceiling. With Rock & Stone Drywalls’ experienced professionals, you can prevent truss uplift issues before their onset and maintain the look of your wall.

The typical screw pop happens due to inaccurately done boarding due to which screws are seen popping through the wall. If the boarding is done well, it can prevent screw pops completely.