Drywall is light and dusty. Plaster is heavy and dusty. Here is how each comes down and what to know about older walls.
Most interior walls in Tennessee are drywall, a layer of gypsum between paper, and in older homes they are plaster over wood lath. Drywall comes off in panels and is light but fills dumpsters fast. Plaster is hard, heavy and releases a lot of fine dust.
Gypsum drywall can be recycled in some places, and plaster is typically disposed of. Both need dust control, and old plaster, joint compound and paint may contain asbestos or lead, which is why testing comes first in older buildings.
Fills space, not weight.
Plan hauling by weight.
Barriers and clean-as-you-go.
Asbestos and lead awareness.
Where facilities accept it.
Nails and staples pulled.
Plan your debris, check your readiness or ballpark a budget.
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It is thick and dense, and lath and nails add weight.
It can be irritating, and old materials may be hazardous. We control dust and recommend testing.
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