In the booming Georgetown real estate market, time is money. Traditional concrete block walls covered in wet cement plaster take weeks to cure, create a messy site, and often result in wavy, uneven surfaces.
The modern solution dominating high-end projects is "Dry Construction"—using ASTM-standard Gypsum Board on Galvanized Metal Framing. This system is 3x faster to install, provides a perfectly smooth Level 5 finish, and allows for easy concealment of electrical and plumbing lines, helping you deliver luxury apartments and offices months ahead of schedule.
I see the shift happening everywhere from East Coast Demerara to Diamond. The old way of "block and render" is too slow for the oil economy. If you want to rent out your property to expats or finish your shop renovation before the holiday season, you cannot wait for cement to dry.
Can You Really Build Faster and Better with Metal Studs?
Chasing wires into solid concrete weakens the wall and takes days of hard labor. In contrast, a metal stud partition is hollow, acting as a "service highway" for your pipes and cables.
Galvanized Steel Studs come with pre-punched service holes. This means your electrician can run wires through the wall in minutes, not hours. Once the Gypsum Board is screwed on, you have a wall that is dead straight, ready for painting immediately. No waiting for plaster to cure. No hairline cracks appearing a month later.
Let's talk about the "Finish." High-paying tenants in Guyana expect walls that look like glass. Achieving a "Level 5 Finish" with traditional cement plaster requires an incredibly skilled mason and expensive skim coating.
With our Paper-Faced Gypsum Board, the surface is already smooth. You only need to treat the joints with our Joint Compound and Tape.
- Result: A luxury hotel look.
- Effort: Fraction of the time.
The "Speed of Construction" Comparison:
| Feature | Traditional Plaster (Wet) | TRUSUS Drywall System (Dry) | The "Profit" Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cure Time | Days or Weeks | Zero (Ready to paint) | Rent it out sooner |
| Wiring | Dirty chisseling | Easy pull-through | Save on labor costs |
| Surface | Often wavy/rough | Factory Flat | High-end aesthetic |
| Weight | Heavy Load | Lightweight | Less stress on floor |
| Repairs | Difficult patching | Cut & Replace | Easy maintenance |
Is Drywall Tough Enough for the Guyana Lifestyle?
A common myth in Guyana is that drywall is "weak." This is only true if you use the wrong board or cheap, thin studs.
When you build with 0.5mm - 0.6mm ASTM-certified Metal Studs and high-density 12.5mm Gypsum Board, the wall feels solid. For areas that need extra impact resistance (like hallways) or moisture protection (like bathrooms), simply upgrading the board type solves the problem without changing your construction method.
We offer a "Menu of Strength" to suit your specific room needs. You don't use the same material for everything.
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The "Knock Test": If you are worried about the wall sounding hollow, we supply Mineral Wool Insulation. You pack this inside the metal frame before closing the wall. It makes the wall sound solid like concrete and blocks sound transmission between rooms—perfect for privacy in rental apartments.
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The "Water Test": As I always emphasize, for Guyana's humidity, use our Green Moisture Resistant Board. It has the speed of drywall but the water resistance needed for the tropics.
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The "Fire Test": For kitchens or garage walls, use our Pink Fire Rated Board. It adds a 1-2 hour fire barrier that concrete block often fails to provide due to mortar gaps.
Why Sourcing the "Total System" is the Key to Speed?
Speed is lost when you have the board but no screws, or the studs but no joint compound. Buying piecemeal from local hardware shops leads to project stops.
We supply the Complete Drywall Ecosystem in one container. This includes the C-Channel, U-Track, Gypsum Board, Drywall Screws, Fiberglass Mesh Tape, and even the Joint Compound. Everything is chemically and physically matched to work together, ensuring your crew never stops working because of a missing part.
Imagine this scenario: You are doing a "False Ceiling" and a "Partition Wall."
- If you buy locally, you might find the board, but the Shadowline Angle is out of stock.
- If you import from TRUSUS, you open the doors and you have:
- The Skeleton: Studs, Tracks, Main Tees, Cross Tees.
- The Skin: Gypsum Boards, PVC Ceiling Tiles.
- The Organs: Insulation Wool.
- The Glue: Screws, Anchors, Compound.
We calculate the ratios for you. For every 100 sheets of board, we know exactly how many boxes of screws (approx 3.5 boxes) and how many rolls of tape you need. You don't have to guess.
Conclusion
Stop waiting for plaster to dry. Switch to the ASTM Drywall & Steel System to build faster, straighter, and more profitably in Guyana.