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DRYWALL C-9 (GLOSSY OF
GYPSUM BOARD
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TERMINOLOGY) UPDATE
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EXAM QUESTIONS AND
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CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS 100% GUARANTEED
PASS A+ GRADE
,Absorption
The ingestion of water Into the gypsum board as determined by ASTM
accelerator
An additive used in the manufacturing process of gypsum products that shortens time for the
gypsum core to hydrate or set
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across
(Perpendicular to framing): Refers to the application of gypsum board where long dimension is
applied at right angles to the framing
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adhesive
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A compound, glue or mastic used in the application of gypsum board products to framing or for
the laminating one or more layers of gypsum boards
Adhesive application
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A means of applying gypsum board utilizing adhesives and supplemental mechanical fasteners
adhesive bond
The adhering characteristics of adhesives as determined by a test method specified in ASTM C
474 Sec. 14 and 15
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adhesive spreader
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A notched trowel or special tool to aid in the application of laminating adhesive
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adhesive wall clips
Special clips or nails with large perforated bases for mastic application to most firm surfaces
Aerial Platform
A lifting device for materials and workers
all purpose compound
A joint treatment compound that can be used as a bedding compound for tape, a finishing
compound, and as a laminating adhesive or texture product
, Ames taping tools
specially designed tools to mechanically apply taping compound and tape
angle
The point at which two walls intersect; a corner
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Annular Ring Nail
A deformed shank nail with improved holding qualities specially designed for use with gypsum
board.
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Asbestos-free compound
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Joint treatment products that have no asbestos fiber
Back
The back surface of gypsum board. The opposite side from the face. Usually the side that would
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be concealed or the side in contact with the framing. Also referred to as the "code side"
Back Blocking
A short piece of gypsum board adhesively laminated behind the joints between each framing
member to reinforce the joint.
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Back Clip
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Specially designed clips attached to the back of gypsum board that fit into slots or other
formations in the framing to hold the gypsum board in place. Often used in demountable
partition designs
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Backcut
A series of relief cuts made on the back surface to facilitate bending the piece
backing board
1. A gypsum product designed for use as the first or base layer in a multilayer system
2. A base layer in ceiling for the adhesive application of acoustical tile
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LO
YC
DRYWALL C-9 (GLOSSY OF
GYPSUM BOARD
D
TERMINOLOGY) UPDATE
U
EXAM QUESTIONS AND
ST
CORRECT VERIFIED
ANSWERS 100% GUARANTEED
PASS A+ GRADE
,Absorption
The ingestion of water Into the gypsum board as determined by ASTM
accelerator
An additive used in the manufacturing process of gypsum products that shortens time for the
gypsum core to hydrate or set
K
across
(Perpendicular to framing): Refers to the application of gypsum board where long dimension is
applied at right angles to the framing
C
adhesive
LO
A compound, glue or mastic used in the application of gypsum board products to framing or for
the laminating one or more layers of gypsum boards
Adhesive application
YC
A means of applying gypsum board utilizing adhesives and supplemental mechanical fasteners
adhesive bond
The adhering characteristics of adhesives as determined by a test method specified in ASTM C
474 Sec. 14 and 15
D
adhesive spreader
U
A notched trowel or special tool to aid in the application of laminating adhesive
ST
adhesive wall clips
Special clips or nails with large perforated bases for mastic application to most firm surfaces
Aerial Platform
A lifting device for materials and workers
all purpose compound
A joint treatment compound that can be used as a bedding compound for tape, a finishing
compound, and as a laminating adhesive or texture product
, Ames taping tools
specially designed tools to mechanically apply taping compound and tape
angle
The point at which two walls intersect; a corner
K
Annular Ring Nail
A deformed shank nail with improved holding qualities specially designed for use with gypsum
board.
C
Asbestos-free compound
LO
Joint treatment products that have no asbestos fiber
Back
The back surface of gypsum board. The opposite side from the face. Usually the side that would
YC
be concealed or the side in contact with the framing. Also referred to as the "code side"
Back Blocking
A short piece of gypsum board adhesively laminated behind the joints between each framing
member to reinforce the joint.
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Back Clip
U
Specially designed clips attached to the back of gypsum board that fit into slots or other
formations in the framing to hold the gypsum board in place. Often used in demountable
partition designs
ST
Backcut
A series of relief cuts made on the back surface to facilitate bending the piece
backing board
1. A gypsum product designed for use as the first or base layer in a multilayer system
2. A base layer in ceiling for the adhesive application of acoustical tile
