The Evolution of Drywall and What It Teaches About Building Innovation
Drywall lines nearly every American home, yet few homeowners wonder where it came from. This modest gypsum panel represents one of the most consequential examples of building innovation in modern construction. This article explains how drywall evolved, why contractors eventually accepted it, and what its history suggests about new materials. Also Read: How AI Concrete Mix Design Pushes Construction Technology Beyond the Jobsite How Did Drywall Begin as a Replacement for Plaster? Before drywall, construction crews finished interior walls with...
