It's Been a Good Run, Drywall.

Summary by Krater

Nils Rasmusson reviews Trusscore PVC wall panels as an alternative to drywall for garages and other rooms, covering material composition, dimensions, weight, installation, durability, sound and fire ratings, painting, cost, and pros and cons.

From the video

Answers: Are Trusscore PVC wall panels better than drywall?

• Trusscore wall panels
• Trusscore vs drywall comparison
• Installing Trusscore PVC panels
• Trusscore cost and pricing
• Trusscore durability and toughness
• Painting Trusscore PVC panels
• Trusscore slatwall system

What it concludes

• Trusscore PVC panels are about 40 percent lighter than half-inch drywall and 100 percent recyclable.
• Trusscore panels weigh about 13 pounds each, making a full 4x8 sheet equivalent weigh 26 pounds compared to 38, 50, or 70 pounds for drywall.
• Trusscore panels can be cut using standard woodworking tools with a metal-cutting blade or circular saw blade flipped backward.
• Trusscore wall panels are significantly more impact-resistant than drywall, withstanding baseballs thrown at up to 72 miles per hour.
• Trusscore panels are watertight, antimicrobial, and resistant to mold and mildew.
• Trusscore Wall&CeilingBoard installs 4 times faster than drywall, requiring 3 hours of labor compared to 13 hours over 4 days for drywall installation and finishing.