Good Time To Remodel Your Home

Now is a good time to do those home remodel projects or to build a new home.

Now is a very good time to borrow to build that new house you have been thinking about or for renovating your home. With interest rates at an all-time low it is a perfect time to add that new family room, remodel your living room, or build a garage. Dube’s Drywall Supply Company is here for all your sheetrock and drywall needs.

According to Freddie Mac - Forecasts for 2020 say rates will average around 3.7%. Rates could bounce between 3.5% and 4% all year, and you’d get an average of around 3.7%. On March 5, 2020 Freddie Mac reported a 3.29% average on a 30-year mortgage rate. We will let you do your own homework on rates, but now is a good time to do those home renovation projects you have been thinking about.

Dube Drywall Supply carries a variety of wallboard, and drywall supplies as well as insulation supplies. We can also deliver your supplies right to your project site.

Give Dube's Drywall Supply Company a call: 207-284-4721

Sheetrock VS. Drywall

Many people ask what the difference between Sheetrock and Drywall is.

Other than a couple of chemicals that allow the Sheetrock formula to be patented, there is pretty much no difference between Sheetrock and other drywall. Sheetrock is simply a brand of drywall and has a registered trademark of the U.S. Either material can be used for ceiling or wall construction. Drywall is not created all the same because some drywall material can have different qualities. Drywall is a panel made of gypsum plaster sandwiched between thick paper.

An old construction technique was to use plaster and you will find that in older vintage homes. Plaster gives a textured look whereas drywall gives a much smoother look.

These are just other names for Drywall:  Gypsum Board, Plasterboard, Gyprock, Wallboard

Why You Need A Professional To Hang Your Drywall

Problems that could occur if you try to hang drywall yourself. Why it might be worth the investment to hire a professional to hang your drywall.

It is recommended that you hire a professional to do your drywall installation. Here are some problems that commonly occur with do it yourself drywall attempts.

1. There should be 1/8” space between sheets and you need to be consistent or the joints will be too-tight and you risk breaking off drywall. You also need to leave room for expansion or contraction of the underlying framing. Seasonal expansion of the wood framing can crack the drywall joints if they are too tight.
2. The hardest part of hanging sheet rock is the butt joints which is the joints formed where two non-tapered ends of drywall meet. Butt joints require a buildup of mud. If you lay down the tape and mud over it you will have joint failure in a matter of months.
3. It can be very difficult to cut holes in the sheet rock so that they will align perfectly with receptacles that have already been installed. If possible, mark the location and cut the hole after then install the receptacle.
4. If you aren’t used to hanging drywall you take a risk of driving the screws in too far. You do not want to break the surface of the paper face of the wallboard. If the paper is broken, you lose the holding power of the screw.
5. When sanding the mud compound and joints you want to achieve a smooth surface but inexperienced drywaller or do it yourself drywallers may over sand, which will not look smooth and professional.
6. Drywall hanging takes patience and perseverance because it needs to be done in a series of steps and according to the temperature may take several days to dry.
7. You need the proper tools and to use the proper technique to do the installation so it will look professional.

What Is Drywall?

Drywall is a flat panel material often used by construction companies to create walls, ceilings, arches, and other structural and architectural elements of residential and commercial properties. Drywall is composed of calcium sulfate hydrate and other additives. Drywall is often also referred to as the following:

• Sheetrock
• Plasterboard
• Panel
• Gypsum Panel
• Gypsum Board
• Wall Board 

Welcome To Our Blog!

Welcome to the new blog of Dube Drywall Supply Company! This blog is another opportunity for us to connect with you, our customers, and share information and ideas related to drywall. Please feel free to leave comments, questions, and topic suggestions in the comment section at the bottom of this blog. We appreciate your feedback! 😊