Birth of Modern Drywall Construction The invention of gypsum board in the early 20th century revolutionized the construction industry. Previously, interior walls were composed of lath and plaster which required significant labor and time to install. In 1904, American engineer Franklin Hall developed a way to produce sheets of gypsum rock bound by paper. This eliminated the need for... https://hallbook.com.br/blogs/411761/Gypsum-Board-A-Versatile-and-Cost-Effective-Building-Material