What architectural styles and drywall challenges define Thurston County homes?
Thurston County features a diverse mix of housing: 1890s–1940s lath-and-plaster craftsman homes in Olympia's South Capitol, 1990s–2020s open-concept suburban builds in Lacey's Meridian Campus, river basin daylight basements in Tumwater, and rural acreage outbuildings in Yelm and Tenino. Western Washington's marine climate brings 80% to 90% winter relative humidity and heavy tree canopy shade, requiring calibrated compound drying cycles, moisture-resistant ASTM C1396 gypsum panels, and specialized deflection joints to handle glacial till soil settling.
