Drywall Installation Techniques for Energy Efficiency
Energy Efficiency is something that has become extremely important to property owners in recent years. Many different factors contribute to how energy efficient a property is with some obvious elements being a property’s insulation and what materials the property has been constructed out of however a frequently overlooked element of energy efficiency is good drywall installation. In today’s blog we will be looking at drywall installation techniques that help increase the energy efficiency of your property.
How does Drywall contribute to Energy Efficiency
While drywall is generally seen as a finishing material to give your walls a clean and modern look it possesses several properties that make it an important factor in improving energy efficiency. When installed correctly drywall acts as an important thermal barrier for your property, helping heat stay in during the winter and helping it stay out during the summer. This means that your property will require less heating or air conditioning to maintain a comfortable temperature which saves energy.
Installation Techniques
Choose the Right Drywall
Choosing the right drywall for the job is an important factor in its energy efficiency. This could mean making use of thick or thermal drywall for exterior walls to improve insulation or installing moisture resistant drywall in humid areas.
Proper Insulation behind Drywall
Choosing thermal drywall panels that have the insulation already sprayed on them or ensuring that the insulation behind the drywall has been properly installed before the panels are put in place is important for energy efficiency.
Ensure a Tight Fit
Any gaps left when installing drywall are places where air can enter or escape your home, creating leaks. You can prevent these leaks by ensuring that your drywall is fitted together as tightly as possible. This is important to keep in mind when installing outlets and switches into the drywall.
Proper Sealing
It is important to ensure that any gaps, seams or joints are properly sealed so drywall can create a proper thermal barrier for insulation. This will prevent air leakage, which is a major contributor to energy loss.
Finishing
Making sure that your drywall is finished with a smooth texture can help reflect light and reduce the need for extra lighting in a space. Finishing with paint can also help with sealing and creating an extra barrier for insulation.
Professional Installation
The best way to ensure that your drywall has been properly installed and is contributing to the energy efficiency of your property is to have the drywall professionally installed. Professional Drywall Installers are experts at ensuring that all of your drywall panels fit together as tightly as possible and are correctly sealed to prevent any air leakage.
We hope we have been able to show you some useful drywall installation techniques for maintaining energy efficiency. If you have any questions about professional drywall installation, please feel free to contact us.
Turner Bros Contractors Ltd. has been providing steel-stud framing, drywall, and acoustic ceiling services for residential and commercial applications in the Vancouver area since 1932. The company is family-run with four generations of the family represented in the business.
If you have any questions about this article or would like to talk to us about your residential or commercial project, please call us at (604) 532-1991 or email us at info@turnerbros.ca.
