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drywall: References & Edit History

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use in building construction
- In drywall construction
- In construction: Interior finishes

Article Contributors

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The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

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Article History

Type	Description	Contributor	Date
	Add new Web site: International Journal of Engineering Research and Technology - A Review on Dry Wall Construction Technique in Reference of Sustainable Development.	Grace Young	Oct 03, 2024
	Add new Web site: The Spruce - What is Drywall made of?	Gloria Lotha	Mar 05, 2020
	Changed article title from "wallboard" to "drywall."	Adam Augustyn	Mar 27, 2019
	Add new Web site: Gypsum Association - Gypsum Board Construction.	Gloria Lotha	Feb 22, 2018
	Added cross-references.	Alicja Zelazko	Sep 28, 2017
	Article added to new online database.	The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica	Jul 20, 1998