On this episode of the Build Podcast, Matt is joined by our very own Lydia Crowder and Brent Hull.

Today, our experts are talking drywall and wall finishes. Brent walks us through some of the history of American home building, and how we got from wattle and daub to wire lathe to the plethora of finishing styles today. They discuss finish levels throughout the market and walk through certain applications techniques for several.

You can find Matt at @risingerbuild, Lydia at @drywallshorty, and Brent Hull at @hullmillwork_hullhomes on Instagram.

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