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Advantages of Gypsum Drywall low install cost, quick & easy installation, fire
resistance, sound control capability, easy
availability, versatility, ease of finishing &
decorating, ease of installation of doors/other
openings
Gypsum Drywall Edges Tapered: Most common; tapered on face side
along the long dimension of the panel & square
edges at the end; allows for application of
reinforcing tape & joint compound without causing
bulges at joints
Square: used where appearance is NOT a factor,
for basic layers of 2-layer applications & for veneer
plaster work
,Levels of Gypsum Drywall 1: plenums above ceilings & other areas not
normally open to view (tape embedded in joint
compound w/ surface free of excess compound
2. water resistant backing board (all joints & angles
have tape embedded in joint & one separate coat
of compound
3. heavy or medium textured finishes/heavy-grade
wallcovering ( 2 coats of compound)
4. Light textured or wallcoverings & where
economy is concerned (3 layers)
5. all paints, severe lighting conditions (4 layers)
Studs are spaced how far apart? residential: 16" O.C.
commercial: 24" O.C.
Slip Joint prevent wall from being damaged if the structural
floor deflects
Plaster Construction 1. Scratch Coat
2. Brown Coat (level surface)
3. Finish Coat (Leveling & desired texture)
*Add Trim
Masonry Block Dimensions 8"x8"x16" (-3/8" for mortar joints)
, Demountable Partitions Consists of a system of individual components that
can be quickly assembled, disassembled & reused
with nearly total salvageability
consists of floor runners, ceiling runners, stud
sections with clips to hold panels, & prefinished
gyp. wallboard panels
uses aluminum for framing
Definition: Hinges Consist of 2 leaves with an odd number of knuckles
on one leaf and an even number of knuckles on the
other
knuckles are attached with a pin
knuckle + pin = barrel (finished with tip)
Types of Hinge Tips -flat button (most common; typical)
-hospital
-oval head (typical)
-steeple
-flush
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Terms in this set (415)
Advantages of Gypsum Drywall low install cost, quick & easy installation, fire
resistance, sound control capability, easy
availability, versatility, ease of finishing &
decorating, ease of installation of doors/other
openings
Gypsum Drywall Edges Tapered: Most common; tapered on face side
along the long dimension of the panel & square
edges at the end; allows for application of
reinforcing tape & joint compound without causing
bulges at joints
Square: used where appearance is NOT a factor,
for basic layers of 2-layer applications & for veneer
plaster work
,Levels of Gypsum Drywall 1: plenums above ceilings & other areas not
normally open to view (tape embedded in joint
compound w/ surface free of excess compound
2. water resistant backing board (all joints & angles
have tape embedded in joint & one separate coat
of compound
3. heavy or medium textured finishes/heavy-grade
wallcovering ( 2 coats of compound)
4. Light textured or wallcoverings & where
economy is concerned (3 layers)
5. all paints, severe lighting conditions (4 layers)
Studs are spaced how far apart? residential: 16" O.C.
commercial: 24" O.C.
Slip Joint prevent wall from being damaged if the structural
floor deflects
Plaster Construction 1. Scratch Coat
2. Brown Coat (level surface)
3. Finish Coat (Leveling & desired texture)
*Add Trim
Masonry Block Dimensions 8"x8"x16" (-3/8" for mortar joints)
, Demountable Partitions Consists of a system of individual components that
can be quickly assembled, disassembled & reused
with nearly total salvageability
consists of floor runners, ceiling runners, stud
sections with clips to hold panels, & prefinished
gyp. wallboard panels
uses aluminum for framing
Definition: Hinges Consist of 2 leaves with an odd number of knuckles
on one leaf and an even number of knuckles on the
other
knuckles are attached with a pin
knuckle + pin = barrel (finished with tip)
Types of Hinge Tips -flat button (most common; typical)
-hospital
-oval head (typical)
-steeple
-flush
