Construction

Dry wall was created when?

1916.

What was drywalls original name?

Sackett Board.

Different names for drywall

Sheetrock, Plasterboard, wallboard, gypsum wallboard

Crystalline water

crystalline water molecules give finished drywall its fire-resistance.

How to fill large holes in drywall.

cut out a piece of drywall that will roughly fill the hole, then fill the rest of the space with mud.

gypsum paste

is spread onto Manila paper, another sheet of manila paper is layed on top of that, the the formation passes through ovens

Drywall mud

is typically applied over fiber-mesh or paper drywall tape.

Drywall tape

is used to close up and tighten seams that occur when drywall sheets are hung side by side.

What happens after gypsum has been mined?

its mixed with several additives, including starch, paper pulp and a thickening agent, then blended with water to form a thick paste.

Joint compound, also called "mud" or "spackle," is

made from a mixture of limestone, emulsifiers, various polymers, and water.

What is drywall?

material used to create walls and celings

How to fill small holes

mud can be used on its own to fill in the damaged area.

Drywall mud

typically applied over fiber-mesh or paper drywall tape.

Alternatives to traditional drywall

Brick, Plaster, Wood paneling, Fiberglass reinforcement

When did builders start using dry wall?

Builders started using dry wall in WWII because it was inexpensive and quick to build with.

What give dry wall its fire-resistance

Crystalline water molecules.

Steps to install drywall

Cutting, Hanging, Finishing

Dry wall mud is typically applied over what?

Fiber-mesh and paper drywall tape

What is Drywall Primarily made of?

Gypsum

How to dispose of drywall?

Recycle

What are some ways Drywall is used?

It is used to make design features, eaves, arhces

What where walls made out of before drywall?

Plaster

Recycled drywall can also be used an an ingredient in?

Portland Cement

Making walls with plaster was?

Time-consuming and difficult