Evolution of Basements
In the beginning, basements where finished using wood framing, paneled walls and shag carpet. This way of finishing a basement has mainly become obsolete to do style changes, and paneling is a cheap material that deteriorates. In the 1960's wood paneling was the "fad".
In the 1980's the move to Sheet Rock walls started. This solved the problem of decor and style changes. Homeowners simply could repaint the walls to keep up with drastic style changes. However, it did not solve the main issue of organic materials and deterioration. We all know that sheet rock falls apart when it gets wet. "
1960's Wood Framing - Paneled Walls
1980's Wood Framing - Gypsum, (SheetRock - Drywall Boards)
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Greenboard Drywall Cannot Be Used for Wet Applications
This is a common misunderstanding. While greenboard drywall's paper covering is water-resistent, it is not waterproof. Not only that, but the brittle gypsum core is not suitable for wet or damp locations applications.
Greenboard drywall is the same as regular drywall except for two things: 1.) greenboard drywall has a water-resistent paper covering, and 2.) the paper covering for greenboard drywall is, as the name implies, green. The gypsum material sandwiched between two paper coverings is the same.
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