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Date: 18.06.13
Around WWII time labor cost increased & Dry wall installation evolved as the solution
By 1945 it was one the dominant building material Now, drywall construction offers fast wall construction with additional benefits of fire resistance, sound insulation etc.
2.Channels
3.Fasteners/Finishing 4.Insulation
Up to STC 45* Bricks 1920 kg/m3 Blocks 900 Kg/m3 150- 200 Sft/day/ pair of labour Rs. 130.00/ Sft for Light wt blocks
*http://www.sae.edu/reference_material/pages/STCChart.htm
Better Design Capability Higher design flexibility delayed design decisions Environment friendly material recyclable
WAY AHEAD
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