Gypsum Board Ready For Interior Of American Homes

The video discusses the use of inexpensive fireproof building materials that have facilitated the construction of six million homes in the U.S. since WWII. It highlights the popularity of wallboards, which are often customized with paint or wallpaper. Additionally, it covers the use of rock in building materials, emphasizing its lightweight and easy-to-handle properties.

What significant role has the fireproof building material played in American housing since World War Two?

• It has increased the cost of housing.

• It has helped construct six million homes.

• It has made homes less durable.

• It has reduced the number of homes built.

Why do buyers generally prefer plain wallboard for building interiors?

• It is cheaper than finished wallboard.

• It allows for personal customization with paint or wallpaper.

• It is more durable than finished wallboard.

• It is easier to install than finished wallboard.

In what way is rock used in building materials in foreign lands?

• As a substitute for wood in furniture.

• As a primary material for roofing.

• As a common building material.

• As a decorative element in gardens.

What are some characteristics of the rock used in national gypsum boards and plasters?

• Heavy and difficult to handle.

• Thick and hard to cut.

• Light, flat, and easily handled.

• Expensive and rare.

What is a notable feature of the rock used in building materials?

• It is biodegradable.

• It conforms to specifications.

• It is fire-resistant.

• It is waterproof.