http://homefixated.com/plaster-vs-drywall/#utm_source=feed&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feed Where DIY Meets LOL Mon, 21 May 2012 11:16:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://homefixated.com/plaster-vs-drywall/comment-page-1/#comment-15307 Marc Tue, 10 Apr 2012 00:11:44 +0000 http://homefixated.com/?p=1136#comment-15307 Hi Andrea. The actual lifespan of drywall and plaster varies pretty widely, and the figures themselves are debated. Generally, the lifespans for both tend to be estimated in decades. Plaster has been around much longer than drywall, and, as a result, you can find buildings hundreds of years old that might still have their original plaster intact. Drywall hasn't been around long enough to point to similar longevity. Plaster is harder than drywall, and as a result is better able to weather daily wear and tear. The biggest factor in the lifespan of both is the quality of the installation, and what conditions the installation are subject to. Either wall type will have a much shorter lifespan when subjected to excess moisture, vibration, physical impacts, etc. Assuming a quality installation/materials and normal usage with no water damage, I would expect both wall types to last 40+ years, but the actual figure can be two or more times that. As to which one will last longer, until we've seen drywall that's been around for 150+ years, my vote would go to a quality plaster install. Hi Andrea. The actual lifespan of drywall and plaster varies pretty widely, and the figures themselves are debated. Generally, the lifespans for both tend to be estimated in decades. Plaster has been around much longer than drywall, and, as a result, you can find buildings hundreds of years old that might still have their original plaster intact. Drywall hasn’t been around long enough to point to similar longevity. Plaster is harder than drywall, and as a result is better able to weather daily wear and tear. The biggest factor in the lifespan of both is the quality of the installation, and what conditions the installation are subject to. Either wall type will have a much shorter lifespan when subjected to excess moisture, vibration, physical impacts, etc. Assuming a quality installation/materials and normal usage with no water damage, I would expect both wall types to last 40+ years, but the actual figure can be two or more times that. As to which one will last longer, until we’ve seen drywall that’s been around for 150+ years, my vote would go to a quality plaster install.

]]> http://homefixated.com/plaster-vs-drywall/comment-page-1/#comment-15306 Andrea Mon, 09 Apr 2012 20:14:55 +0000 http://homefixated.com/?p=1136#comment-15306 What would you say is the life expectancy of drywall, versus plaster? how long can one expect each to last in a house of normal usage? What would you say is the life expectancy of drywall, versus plaster? how long can one expect each to last in a house of normal usage?

]]> http://homefixated.com/plaster-vs-drywall/comment-page-1/#comment-13949 Marc Fri, 09 Sep 2011 22:33:44 +0000 http://homefixated.com/?p=1136#comment-13949 Thanks Karenina, glad you found the plaster v drywall discussion useful! Thanks Karenina, glad you found the plaster v drywall discussion useful!

]]> http://homefixated.com/plaster-vs-drywall/comment-page-1/#comment-13917 Karenina Sun, 04 Sep 2011 03:11:47 +0000 http://homefixated.com/?p=1136#comment-13917 That has to be the longest running sentence, double *sigh*....... A real nice informative editorial commentary, thank you. That has to be the longest running sentence, double *sigh*…….
A real nice informative editorial commentary, thank you.

]]> http://homefixated.com/plaster-vs-drywall/comment-page-1/#comment-13029 Anna Sat, 12 Feb 2011 16:29:56 +0000 http://homefixated.com/?p=1136#comment-13029 Just browsing the net for pictures of what I want to try and re-create in my home and came across this amazingly well put together article of exactly what I want but I'm disappointed because since it's not diy and it's last on the priority list of things to spend money on getting other people to do in my home it'll probably never happen. *sigh* Just browsing the net for pictures of what I want to try and re-create in my home and came across this amazingly well put together article of exactly what I want but I’m disappointed because since it’s not diy and it’s last on the priority list of things to spend money on getting other people to do in my home it’ll probably never happen. *sigh*

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