The gypsum Construction
Handbook (TN BC Combined
Res/Comm/Indust Contractor)
questions and answers (verified
for accuracy)
What is USG Sheetrock regular core of 1/4" used for? (pg. 5) -
answer It is used as a base layer for improving sound control in
multilayer partitions and in covering old wall and ceiling surfaces.
Guide for screws: (pg. 39) - answer Aluminum trim to steel
framing: 1-1/8-inch type S Bugle head
Gypsum Panels to wood framing: 1-1/4-inch type W bugle head
Steel to poured concrete or block: 3/16"x 1-1/4" acorn slotted HWH
Tapcon anchor
What is the approximate coverage of USG Sheetrock All- purpose
joint compound ready-mixed? (pg. 51) - answer 9.4 gallons or
1,000 square feet
To al substrates.... (pg. 75) - answer Secure runners with fasteners
located 2" from each end and spaced at a maximum of 24" o.c.
Furring channels (pg. 81) - answer Space metal furring channels
24" o.c. at right angles to bar joist or other structural members.
saddle tie furring channels to bar joists with triple- strand 18 ga. tie
wire at each intersection.
Handbook (TN BC Combined
Res/Comm/Indust Contractor)
questions and answers (verified
for accuracy)
What is USG Sheetrock regular core of 1/4" used for? (pg. 5) -
answer It is used as a base layer for improving sound control in
multilayer partitions and in covering old wall and ceiling surfaces.
Guide for screws: (pg. 39) - answer Aluminum trim to steel
framing: 1-1/8-inch type S Bugle head
Gypsum Panels to wood framing: 1-1/4-inch type W bugle head
Steel to poured concrete or block: 3/16"x 1-1/4" acorn slotted HWH
Tapcon anchor
What is the approximate coverage of USG Sheetrock All- purpose
joint compound ready-mixed? (pg. 51) - answer 9.4 gallons or
1,000 square feet
To al substrates.... (pg. 75) - answer Secure runners with fasteners
located 2" from each end and spaced at a maximum of 24" o.c.
Furring channels (pg. 81) - answer Space metal furring channels
24" o.c. at right angles to bar joist or other structural members.
saddle tie furring channels to bar joists with triple- strand 18 ga. tie
wire at each intersection.