Drywall

Question 1

How many days does it take to finish drywall from hanging to sanding?

Answer 1

5-8 days

Question 2

what is 1/2” drywall used for?

Answer 2

interior walls and ceilings

Question 3

where is 5/8” fire-shield used?

Answer 3

garages adjacent to living areas

Question 4

where is cement board used?

Answer 4

in bathrooms where ceramic tile we be installed

Question 5

Corner beading

Answer 5

Material used when two pieces of drywall meet at a corner.

Question 6

Compound

Answer 6

material that is skimmed over the tape

Question 7

Ultra flex 450

Answer 7

tape used at drywall ceilings

Question 8

Durabond

Answer 8

mud used for drywall repairs

Question 9

If drywall board becomes saturated, is it usable?

Answer 9

NO

Question 10

Drywall is beveled on the edges for what purpose?

Answer 10

horizontal joint

Question 11

what is the drywall warranty to our customer?

Answer 11

1 year and 10 month

-fix settlement issues with corner bead, caulking at stairs, cracks that exceed 1/8” nail pops

Question 12

What position must drywall be hung?

Answer 12

Horizontally

Question 13

what minimum temperature is needed to hang drywall?

Answer 13

40 degrees

Question 14

what mimimum temperature is needed to finish drywall?

Answer 14

55 degrees

Question 15

what is the typical nail and screw fastening pattern for drywall?

Answer 15

8’ O.C.

Question 16

On the NVR Braced wall blueprints, what does the note GB-2 indicate?

Answer 16

Gypsum board on both sides

Question 17

How many coats of finishing comping are to be applied per NVR phase Spec?

Answer 17

3

Question 18

when should we schedule the drywall point-up and checkouts?

Answer 18

After trim and Final trades, before second paint

Question 19

What is the procedure for stocking drywall into a basement?

Answer 19

1. Framer is to cut in-between two floor joist.
2. framer screws OSB opening to floor system
3. Stock crew unscrews OSB to stock
4. Framer glues and screws OSB opening to floor once stock is complete

Question 20

List 3 safety violations that you may encounter during the drywall phase.

Answer 20

1. heater directly on OSB sub floor
2. heater gas hose is in a door opening
3. no one on crew can speak english
4. in-proper scaffling

Question 21

List 2 E&S violations that you may encounter in the drywall phase?

Answer 21

1. placing drywall compound in yard

2. leaving drywall scrapes in yard