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Material Discovery & Construction Assessment

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Creating Open Concept in 6 Old Abandoned House

What happens here

During the demolition of the first wall, the worker notices that the existing drywall is very thin, approximately quarter-inch thick, indicating poor quality or older construction. He also observes particleboard used in some areas, which he initially misidentifies as being from the late 70s or early 80s (though technically it originated earlier). He deduces that the section being demolished was likely an addition to the original house, as it features different construction materials like wood planks for sheathing instead of OSB on the exterior. This discovery highlights the need for careful inspection and adaptation during renovation.

Goal: Identify and analyze existing construction materials to inform further demolition.

Tools and materials

  • Drywall — The wall material being observed (1/4 inch thickness)
  • Particleboard — Discovered as a construction material within the wall

What they say

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[Music] one of the first things I'm noticing here is this drywall it's quarin drywall it's not even a full/ inch or 3/4 for that aspect so [Music] thin nah so I'm seeing particle board here and particle board wasn't invented till like late ' 7s early ' 80s I think I think but also I know that this is an addition because the outside has wood planks for you know sheeting instead of OSB so they must have added this second on later wild what people come up

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