: a board made of several plies of fiberboard, paper, or felt bonded to a hardened gypsum plaster core and used especially as wallboard
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Fortunately, Verdick Case says this usually isn’t a major issue and should be easily repairable—yes, even in drywall.
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Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026
Trim-Tex processes more than 25 million pounds of PVC annually to manufacture drywall and stucco corner beads used in residential and commercial construction.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
Three separate cases for failing to maintain a building in safe working order—involving cases of roof leaks, water intrusion, and drywall damage in individual units—are currently open and under enforcement.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 20 Feb. 2026
Wet Drywall Soft spots or buckling on your drywall are another sign of potential home damage after a freeze.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
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Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 26 Feb. 2026
Trim-Tex processes more than 25 million pounds of PVC annually to manufacture drywall and stucco corner beads used in residential and commercial construction.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 20 Feb. 2026
Three separate cases for failing to maintain a building in safe working order—involving cases of roof leaks, water intrusion, and drywall damage in individual units—are currently open and under enforcement.
—Larry Seward, CBS News, 20 Feb. 2026
Wet Drywall Soft spots or buckling on your drywall are another sign of potential home damage after a freeze.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026
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“Drywall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drywall. Accessed 1 Mar. 2026.
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drywall
noun
dry·wall
ˈdrī-ˌwȯl 
: a board made of layers of fiberboard, paper, or felt bonded to a plaster core
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