On 06/06/10 13:01, Dave Starling wrote:
On Jun 6, 12:51 pm, Frederick
wrote:
I have been looking at screwdrivers, and some are called "drywall
screwdrivers". What does "drywall" mean?
Its likely to be an Americanism because the traditional wet trade of
render, bonding and skimming are not used aren't used in their stick
built houses. If you watch any of the US DIY shows you'll also hear
sheetrock mentioned. We call it plasterboard. Many newbuilds are now
done finished in plasterboard, joints are taped and then its just
painted.

Dave.

I thought the yanks called it "sheetrock"? I've heard it called drywall
by contractors here a few times.

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