Drywalls are panels used to create
interior walls as well as for creating ceilings. Drywalls offer a much quicker
and easy alternative to having brick walls on the interior of the house. With
the incorporation of drywall the home can be built much quicker than in the
past. For this reason drywalls have become very popular over the years.
Drywalls need however to be fastened to a wooden frame and the best way to
fasten them is by using drywall screws.
Drywall screws are special screws
which have been made specifically for the drywall application. Drywalls are
made of plaster and paper. The plaster used is called plaster of Paris or
gypsum plaster. Plaster is like cement in that it is also mixed with water to
form a paste, but it is a much softer substance and can be easily cut. In order
to make the drywall the plaster is placed in between two sheets of hard paper.
This is then compressed and the panel is complete. The drywall panels are very
sturdy and are perfect for interior walls as they are do not come into contact
with any of the elements. Drywall however is prone to become moldy if it comes
into contact with water, which usually occurs when there is a leakage of some
sort in the house.
Drywall screws have a very sharp
point making it easier to puncture the drywall. You will find screws which have
two variants. The differences in the drywall screws depends on the type of
frame it is being attached to. A screw which is being attached to a wooden frame
has a thread which has wider spacing. A drywall screw which is being attached
to a metal frame is a screw which is larger and also much narrower thread
spacing. This type of drywall screw is called a fine screw. The tighter thread
allows the drill to more easily move through the metal, while a softer
substance such as plaster and paper does not require much to be penetrated.
This type of Commercial drywall services in Surrey
is called a course drywall screw.
When it comes to installing screws
into the drywall there are a few steps which you can follow:
· Position the screw, with enough space from the edge of the drywall
· Push the tip of the screw firmly into position so that it does not move
· Slowly and gently push the trigger on the drill
· Then increase the speed and apply some pressure with the drill
· Do this until you feel the screw has reached the wooden or metal frame
Drywall screws can be bought at any
hardware store in your area. You will find that most hardware stores have a
wide range of fasteners on display and are packed and labeled clearly. When in
doubt always ask for assistance from one of the salespeople, they will be more
than willing to point you in the right direction.
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