Gypsum Flashcards
1/4” Sheetrock is used for all of the following except?
- Metal Studs.
Which of the following is a classification of Type X gypsum that refers to the panels.
- Fire Resistanant.
Gypsum sheathing in the bathroom, powerd room, kitchen, and utility room should be?
- Moisture Resistant.
Which type of framing member is used specifically for improving sound transmission.
- Resilient Channel.
When attaching steel framing components to poured concrete and block surfaces use which of the following.
- Tapcon.
The maximum thickness that gypsum board can be installed with a 1 1/2” annural ring drywall nail is _____inches?
- 3/4”
For drywall, which type of joint compound hardens quick enough to provide same day finishing.
- Powerd setting joint compound.
How many gallons of midweight all purpose joint compound will cover 1000sf of sheetrock.
- 9.4 gallons.
For a furred ceiling, how should the metal furring channels be attached to bar joists.
- 24” on center maximum right angles to the joist.
When framing a ceiling, what is the maximum span for 1/2” single layer panels in 1 span using 25 gage metal furring channels with 16” o.c. spacing?
- 5’-9”
Drywall shold be stored?
- Flat in the center of the room.
When installing gypsum board, how far from the edge should you fasten it with screws.
- 3/8”
Which is true when placing gypsum board over wood framing.
- Apply gypsum to the ceiling, then to the wall.
For drywall, which is tru about the arrangement of joints over wood framing.
- Arrange joints on the opposite sides of partition so they occur on different studs.
The offset in seams in double layer drywall application, shall be?
- 10”
