Since the first humans began to settle down as an agricultural society at the very dawn of civilization, continuing for thousands of years until the middle of the 19th century, only five mineral binders were used to create plasters and mortars.
I often get out in the field to visit clients and prospects, or to work industry trade shows, and the first question always asked of me is, “How do you find workers these days?”
Modular building concepts—also known as off-site construction—have been utilized for decades. However, the use of pre-fabrication and modular building techniques is increasingly common now.
Over the years, the installation of MEP equipment within a wall cavity, backing installed over the face of framing members for the installation of cabinets or other heavy devices, hard-base trim and granite countertops and backsplashes, have created problems for finishing gypsum panels.
GYPSUM HAS BECOME A PREFERRED FLOOR UNDERLAYMENT IN PART BECAUSE IT DOES DOUBLE-DUTY, BOTH PROVIDING A NON-COMBUSTIBLE LAYER TO SLOW FIRE-SPREAD FROM FLOOR TO FLOOR AND DAMPING NOISE TRANSMISSION
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