Gypsum Construction
Handbook 7th Ed questions and
answers (verified for accuracy)
When placing sheetrock over wood framing, first __________________. -
answer Apply gypsum to the ceiling first, then to the wall.
When drywall fasteners are replaced, the head of the screws should
be covered with ___________________. - answer Joint Compound
When installing gypsum in soffits areas, a control joint should be
installed ________________ feet. - answer Maximum 30 feet
________________________ is used to reinforce the outside corners of
sheetrock. - answer Corner bead
With gypsum multi-layer adhesive applications, the joints should be
offset a minimum of _________ inches. - answer 10 inches
When installing sheetrock, you stay ____________ from the edges with
the drywall screws. - answer 3/8
___________ is the minimum temperature at which you can hang
sheetrock. - answer 50* degrees
_____________ is the minimum temperature you can apply to joint
compound. - answer 55* degrees
Handbook 7th Ed questions and
answers (verified for accuracy)
When placing sheetrock over wood framing, first __________________. -
answer Apply gypsum to the ceiling first, then to the wall.
When drywall fasteners are replaced, the head of the screws should
be covered with ___________________. - answer Joint Compound
When installing gypsum in soffits areas, a control joint should be
installed ________________ feet. - answer Maximum 30 feet
________________________ is used to reinforce the outside corners of
sheetrock. - answer Corner bead
With gypsum multi-layer adhesive applications, the joints should be
offset a minimum of _________ inches. - answer 10 inches
When installing sheetrock, you stay ____________ from the edges with
the drywall screws. - answer 3/8
___________ is the minimum temperature at which you can hang
sheetrock. - answer 50* degrees
_____________ is the minimum temperature you can apply to joint
compound. - answer 55* degrees
