What board do you use on Secord exterior basement walls?

Moisture-resistant board on all Secord exterior foundation walls and around plumbing and laundry. Standard 1/2-inch board for interior walls away from moisture in your Secord home.

Should the board touch the floor?

No. A small gap keeps it from wicking moisture and gives the building room to move. Joints are also kept away from the corners of window and door openings, because that is where movement concentrates.

How long does drywall installation take in a Edmonton home?

A standard open basement in a Edmonton new build typically takes one to two days to board. A full renovation or larger new build takes longer depending on scope. Honest scheduling in Secord: the quoted timeline is the real one. The taping crew can usually start the next day.

What board do you use on exterior basement walls in Edmonton?

In Secord, exterior foundation walls and plumbing or laundry areas take moisture-resistant board. Away from moisture, Secord interior walls get standard 1/2” board. Legal suites in Secord take 5/8” Type X on the ceiling and soundproof party walls. Each Secord surface gets its board product confirmed at the quote.

What board do you use for exterior basement walls in Secord?

Every Secord foundation-facing wall, plus plumbing and laundry, gets moisture-resistant board. Secord interior walls away from moisture take standard 1/2” board. Secord suite spec: Type X 5/8” fire-rated ceiling, soundproof party walls. The correct board per Secord surface is set at the on-site quote.

Do you hang the ceiling board first?

Yes, always. Ceiling board goes up before wall board on every job in Secord. In Secord, the wall board tucks under the ceiling board to support it. Out of order, Secord ceiling joints carry their own weight and crack sooner. In Secord, walls wait until the ceiling is boarded.

Drywall Installation Secord Edmonton | Board & Tape

Drywall installation in Secord — hung straight, screwed off right

A good Secord finish starts with good boarding. In Secord the board goes up level, correctly screwed, seams on framing, clean cuts at mechanical and corners. Secord is one of West Henday’s newest communities — most homes have framed, unfinished basements ready for boarding. We cover Secord, East Hills, Applewood and Edmonton and the surrounding area, 7 days a week.

STC soundproof board on party walls for legal suites
Left ready for taper — no rework needed
Secord basement development boarded ceiling-first, then walls
Secord basements boarded in order: ceiling, then walls
Moisture-resistant board on Secord exterior walls and wet areas
Bulkheads, soffits, archways and vaulted ceiling work
Correct screw pattern throughout — all seams on framing

Drywall board types for Edmonton homes

Standard 1/2” drywall — the right choice for most Edmonton walls

Standard 1/2” drywall is correct for interior walls and ceilings in Edmonton homes away from moisture exposure. It is the most common board we install and finishes the same as the rest of the house. Most interior walls and ceilings in Edmonton homes use standard board.

Moisture-resistant, fire-rated and soundproof — where the spec matters

Exterior basement walls need moisture-resistant board even with a vapour barrier. Bathroom and laundry walls need moisture-resistant. Legal suite ceilings require 5/8” Type X fire-rated. STC soundproof board goes on Secord suite party walls. We specify the right product for each surface before we pull the first sheet.

Secord drywall in context

About Secord

Secord is a neighbourhood in west Edmonton, Alberta, Canada that was established in 2007 through the adoption of the Secord Neighbourhood Structure Plan (NSP).

What we see in Secord

In Secord the drywall work is first-year settling, basement dev for first owners, Level 5 over builder-grade. We confirm what your home actually needs on site, in writing, before anything starts.

Drywall board types for Secord homes

Standard board for most walls

Standard 1/2-inch drywall is correct for most interior walls and ceilings in Secord away from moisture exposure.

Moisture-resistant, fire-rated and soundproof where the spec matters

Exterior basement walls and wet areas need moisture-resistant board; legal suite ceilings need fire-rated board; party walls need soundproof board. We specify the right product for every Secord surface before we pull the first sheet.

Board layout is decided before the first sheet

Where the joints land

On an Secord wall, running board horizontally puts one long joint at a comfortable working height instead of several vertical ones, and it usually means fewer joints overall.

Why it is planned

Joint placement decides how much finishing the room needs and where the visible risk sits. Sheets hung wherever they happen to reach is the difference between a wall that finishes easily and one that fights you.

Our Secord drywall installation process in Edmonton, step by step

Ceiling board first, always

Every boarding job in Secord starts with the ceiling, because the wall board butts up under it and helps carry it. In Secord, reversing the order under-supports the joints.

Wall board and seams

Walls go up with correct screws and framed seams. In Secord, completed boarding hands straight to taping with nothing to fix.

What affects the cost of drywall installation in Edmonton in Edmonton?

Square footage, board type and ceiling complexity

The cost of drywall installation in Edmonton comes down to four things: total square footage of wall and ceiling, board type (standard, moisture-resistant, fire-rated and soundproof are priced differently), ceiling complexity (flat ceilings vs. vaulted, cathedral, bulkheads and soffits), and whether the job is a new development or a renovation around existing trades and fixtures. We measure on site and give you a fixed price before we start.

Board spec in Edmonton — right product on every surface

Exterior foundation walls need moisture-resistant board. Moisture-resistant board on all Secord bathroom and laundry walls. Legal suite ceilings need 5/8” Type X fire-rated board. Party walls between a suite and the main living area need STC soundproof board. In Secord, moisture-free interior walls use standard 1/2” board. We map every surface at the on-site quote and specify the right product — so there are no surprises when the inspector comes.

How it works

Simple, clean, on schedule — Drywall Installation in Secord Edmonton

Free quote

We come out to your Secord Edmonton property, take a real look at the drywall installation, and hand you a fixed price on the spot — no guessing, no vague ballpark. Every drywall installation quote in Secord Edmonton starts with an honest, on-site assessment.

Book a day

We pick a day that works for your schedule and show up on time, ready to start the drywall installation in Secord Edmonton. No back-and-forth rescheduling — once it's booked, our team is there.

The work

We keep the dust under control and protect your Secord Edmonton home while we finish the drywall installation to a clean, paint-ready standard. Floors covered, doors sealed off, and the site left tidy at the end of every day.

Walk it with you

We don't pack up till you've walked the finished drywall installation with us and you're happy with the result in Secord Edmonton. If anything needs a second look, we handle it before we call the job done.

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FAQ — Drywall Installation Secord Edmonton

Drywall Installation Secord Edmonton: your questions answered

What board do you use on Secord exterior basement walls?: Moisture-resistant board on all Secord exterior foundation walls and around plumbing and laundry. Standard 1/2-inch board for interior walls away from moisture in your Secord home.
Should the board touch the floor?: No. A small gap keeps it from wicking moisture and gives the building room to move. Joints are also kept away from the corners of window and door openings, because that is where movement concentrates.
How long does drywall installation take in a Edmonton home in Edmonton?: A standard open basement in a Edmonton new build typically takes one to two days to board. A full renovation or larger new build takes longer depending on scope. Honest scheduling in Secord: the quoted timeline is the real one. The taping crew can usually start the next day.
What board do you use on exterior basement walls in Edmonton?: In Secord, exterior foundation walls and plumbing or laundry areas take moisture-resistant board. Away from moisture, Secord interior walls get standard 1/2” board. Legal suites in Secord take 5/8” Type X on the ceiling and soundproof party walls. Each Secord surface gets its board product confirmed at the quote.
What board do you use for exterior basement walls in Secord?: Every Secord foundation-facing wall, plus plumbing and laundry, gets moisture-resistant board. Secord interior walls away from moisture take standard 1/2” board. Secord suite spec: Type X 5/8” fire-rated ceiling, soundproof party walls. The correct board per Secord surface is set at the on-site quote.
Do you hang the ceiling board first?: Yes, always. Ceiling board goes up before wall board on every job in Secord. In Secord, the wall board tucks under the ceiling board to support it. Out of order, Secord ceiling joints carry their own weight and crack sooner. In Secord, walls wait until the ceiling is boarded.

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