Drywall Construction


Definition of "Drywall construction"

Ben Crawford
Ben Crawford Coldwell Banker Wallace & Wallace

The construction of stone or block walls without using concrete or mortar. Drywall construction is a traditional building technique used for stone field wall construction. Newer building blocks have been designed using precise fitting joints eliminating the need for concrete and mortar. See also drywall.

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