While it may not be made now, but in the early 70's it was available in 60"
widths, primarily used in commercial buildings that were built on a 5 foot
module, which the one I worked in was. However history doesn't help you much
now!
"Gordon Shumway" <Rhonda@Planet.Melmac> wrote in message
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> What are the available widths of 1/2" drywall? Is there anything
> wider than 4 feet available?
>
> I believe lengths up to 16 feet are available.
>
> G.S.
"Mike Paulsen" <mpaulsen@charter.net> wrote in message
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> Gordon Shumway wrote:
>> What are the available widths of 1/2" drywall? Is there anything
>> wider than 4 feet available?
>>
>> I believe lengths up to 16 feet are available.
>>
>> G.S.
>
> You should be able to find 54" without too much trouble.
Probably have to go to a drywall supplier. I've never seen it at a home
center by me. And for anyone else like me who was wondering....think 9'
walls.
todd
Upscale wrote:
> "Mike Paulsen" <mpaulsen@charter.net> wrote in message
>> You should be able to find 54" without too much trouble.
>
> That's an unusual size. It doesn't conform to any building measurement that
> I've heard of, e.g.. 16" on centre.
>
>
The OP was asking about width, not length. 2 x 54" = 9', a common
ceiling height.
Gordon Shumway wrote:
> What are the available widths of 1/2" drywall? Is there anything
> wider than 4 feet available?
>
> I believe lengths up to 16 feet are available.
http://www.nationalgypsum.com/submittal/09%2029%2000-02.pdf
AFAICT (and to my surprise) the only sizes I see are 48 and 54 inches in
width for standard gypsum board. I thought there were 60" boards
available but apparently not so.
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