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  "name": "What type of drywall should be installed in a garage?",
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      "name": "What type of drywall should be installed in a garage?",
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        "text": "Drywall type depends on code fire-separation requirements and how you plan to use the space. Shared walls between an attached garage and the home typically require 5/8-inch Type X fire-rated drywall to provide a mandated fire barrier. For exterior walls and ceilings, 1/2-inch drywall is common, though 5/8-inch is often preferred on garage ceilings to avoid sagging between wider truss spacing. In moisture-prone garage areas, mold- and moisture-resistant panels may be considered. A general contractor inspects your garage framing layout to specify the correct board thickness before hanging begins.",
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        "description": "Attached garage walls sharing space with living quarters generally require 5/8-inch Type X fire-rated drywall, while 1/2-inch or 5/8-inch boards are standard for other walls and ceilings."
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  "description": "Attached garage walls sharing space with living quarters generally require 5/8-inch Type X fire-rated drywall, while 1/2-inch or 5/8-inch boards are standard fo"
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