{
  "url": "https://www.coloradoremodeling.company/faq/what-type-of-drywall-is-needed-for-bathrooms-basements-and-garages",
  "name": "What type of drywall is needed for bathrooms, basements, and garages?",
  "@type": "FAQPage",
  "@context": "https://schema.org",
  "speakable": {
    "@type": "SpeakableSpecification",
    "cssSelector": [
      "h1",
      ".faq-question",
      ".faq-answer",
      "[itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\"]"
    ]
  },
  "mainEntity": [
    {
      "name": "What type of drywall is needed for bathrooms, basements, and garages?",
      "@type": "Question",
      "acceptedAnswer": {
        "text": "Standard dry areas use regular 1/2-inch gypsum drywall, but moist spaces like bathrooms, laundry rooms, and basements require moisture-resistant drywall, often called green board or purple board. Inside wet areas like walk-in showers or behind tub surrounds, drywall should never be used; instead, cement board or specialized waterproof tile backer boards must be installed. For garage fire separation walls or shared partitions, local residential building codes typically mandate 5/8-inch Type X fire-rated drywall to improve fire resistance.",
        "@type": "Answer",
        "description": "Bathrooms and basements need moisture-resistant drywall, showers require waterproof cement backer board, and garage shared walls typically require 5/8-inch Type X fire-rated drywall."
      }
    }
  ],
  "description": "Bathrooms and basements need moisture-resistant drywall, showers require waterproof cement backer board, and garage shared walls typically require 5/8-inch Type"
}