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Why Drywall Replaced Plaster in Homes—the Odd Original Use for Drywall
Learn to Build with Brent Hull
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Brent explores the history of sheet rock, tracing its development from the 1920s. He highlights the use of gypsum board and a fibrous material discovered in a 1928 house. The transition from wood lath to drywall is noted as a significant labor-saving innovation. Post-World War II, sheet rock becomes prevalent, alongside insulating boards for energy efficiency. Brent discusses the shift from plaster to sheet rock, inviting audience engagement.
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