what is drywall
Drywall (also known as plasterboard, wallboard, gypsum board) is a panel made of gypsum plaster pressed between two thick sheets of paper.It is used to make interior walls and ceilings. Drywall construction became prevalent as a speedier alternative to traditional lath and plaster.rywall panels in the United States are manufactured in 48-inch (1.2 m), 54-inch (1.4 m) and 96-inch (2.4 m) wide panels in varying lengths to suit the application. Common panel thicknesses are 1â2 -inch (13 mm) and 5â8 -inch (16 mm), with panels also available in 1â4 -inch (6.4 mm) and 3â8 -inch (9.5 mm).