Questions and Answers for USG Sheetrock Brand 1/2 in. x 4 ft. x 10 ft. UltraLight Drywall

A:  Mike, Thank you for your inquiry. USG would recommend the USG Sheetrock Brand 1/2 in. UltraLight Mold Tough® Drywall for the ceilings in the bathroom because of the high humidity in those areas. USG Sheetrock Brand 1/2 in. UltraLight Drywall can be used for ceiling applications. Both products comply with ASTM C1396, Standard Specification for Gypsum Board, for 1/2 in. gypsum wallboard and 1/2 in. gypsum ceiling board.

A:  48 pounds. Ultralight comes in at 1.25lbs/sq.ft.

A:  Lisa Thank you for your inquiry. Sheetrock Ultralight Drywall weighs 1.25 lb per square foot. A 4' x 10 board weighs 50 pounds. Hope this helps.

A:  Wilbert, To better assist you, please contact our HD.com customer service department at 800-430-3376 between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST. They can either answer your question or transfer you to your local store to answer your specific question. You can also choose to call your local store directly.

A:  Thank you for your inquiry. USG Sheetrock Ultralight panels are approved for parallel or perpendicular installation on ceilings with 24 in. (610 mm) OC framing. Hope this helps.

A:  When I used this product a year ago, it was very dry and not forgiving. I had some joists that were not 100% true and the rock would pop off the head of the screw. It's supposed to be able to handle 24 o/c. Mine were a little wider so I went perpendicular to the joists with the long side. I did have some seams crack through.

A:  You will get washboarding if you don’t install blocking 

A:  Midge USG Sheetrock Ultralight panels are sold by the individual sheet. Hope this helps.

A:  Kyle To better assist you, please contact our HD.com customer service department at 800-430-3376 between 6 a.m. and 2 p.m. EST. They can either answer your question or transfer you to your local store to answer your specific question. You can also choose to call your local store directly.

A:  No, would not use for tile base in a shower!

A:  Mario Gypsum panels are not approved for use in tub or shower enclosures. Use a tilebacker board such as Durock or Fiberock. Hope this helps.

A:  No. Water will damage it

A:  Thank you for your inquiry. Sheetrock Ultralight panels are approved for residential use. Hope this helps.

A:  Yes if it's a single family residence and not in the attached garage. If it's for a multi-family residence, or is in the garage, you should check with your local building authority.

A:  Yes.

A:  Yes

A:  Yes, it is intended for just this purpose. I just finished a 3 room project and was very happy with it.