Drywall widths

[Newguy]

I heard somewhere (I cannot recall where exactly) that drywall comes in widths greater then 4ft, anyone know for sure in what sizes they are available? and where would one find a place to buy those?

hehe I didn't want to ask at lowes and be laughed at :eek:

Thanks bow_1

[mdshunk]

It comes in 48" widths typically, but is also made in 54" widths for 9' ceilings. It also comes in 2' widths, typically referred to as "gypsum lath". Normal lengths are 8', 10', 12' and 14'.

[Newguy]

thanks for confirming that :) The house that I was talking about in the other thread's has 8' 7" ceilings in the downstairs, talk about annoying to mud, now just gotta find someone local that sells and delivers it without raping for delivery.

[mdshunk]

... gotta find someone local that sells and delivers it without raping for delivery.
Yes, with the new laws that are in place, drywall delivery guys hardly ever rape people anymore. :D

[mdshunk]

Luckily for you, Buckeye Insulation and Gypsum is just down the road from you. They can fix you up, but I'm not sure if the drivers will rape you or not. sex_1

[Newguy]

Yes, with the new laws that are in place, drywall delivery guys hardly ever rape people anymore. :D


phew, I was worried.. last time............... :D

They can fix you up, but I'm not sure if the drivers will rape you or not. I'll have to call and confirm sex_1

[xkvator]

Do They Make Drywall With All 4 Edges Tapered?

[mdshunk]

Do They Make Drywall With All 4 Edges Tapered?
Nope. Drywall is made in continual lengths on a big machine that resembles a printing press on steroids. It is "chopped" to length, thus it is impossible to provide a taper on the factory cut ends. At least one manufacturer is currently experimenting with providing a swage on the cut end.