Drywall (or gypsum board), one of the most common building materials of our time, hasn't always been as popular as it is now. When it was first invented nearly 100 years ago (1916, to be exact), drywall was thought to be an inferior and undesirable product.

However, in the mid 1950s, the amount of drywall installation in the U.S. skyrocketed due to its use in the construction of suburban homes. These houses had to be built quickly and cost effectively. In this capacity, drywall was shown to be a much more effective and practical material than traditional wet plaster and wood forms.

Today drywall is the most common wall construction in commercial and residential projects. The mechanics at EWI can install a large range of drywall products including regular drywall, abuse resistant, fire rated, shaft wall, moisture resistant, paperless drywall  and exterior sheathing. EWI can provide you with the proper installation and finish,  to create a beautiful product that endorses the great invention of drywall.