When I was just a kid one of my first experiences in a reproduction colonial was seening the sheetrocking/plaster process. All a remember was a metal web-like material with plain old plaster smeared over it. The backing was foam insulation board. I dont remember any bracing being exposed. I myself would like to know more about this and any type of plastering process for timber frames so I figured I'd join your discussion. Sorry my childhood memory is just a bit of nostalgia for something I liked the look of and a just a bit short on product names and plaster consistencies. I suppose my question is: Is gypsum board better or is hand done plastering a realistic alternative. Does it take too long, etc. Thanks.