Construction Drywall

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How was drywall first seen by builders

As a cheap fix

Why did drywall become more popular.

As the amount of available builders went down so did the amount of available plasters, causing the use of drywall to be more common

How long should you let mud dry before sanding

24 hours

How long did it take for drywall to be substantial quantity

25 years

typical sheet sizes

4x9, 4x10, 4x12

How long ago did drywall begin to become popular.

50-60 years

Proper Safety Equipment

Safety goggles

HOw to attach drywall to the drywall studs

Screws in a screw gun every 4 inches.

What do you use to go inbetween the seams on drywall to make it smooth

Spackle or mud

how to find the amount of sheets you need for a project

add 20% to your measured total and then divide your measurement by 32 for feet and thats how many sheets you need

Primary ingredient in drywall

gypsum

How was drywall first sold

in the from of small fireproof tiles

How to smooth the spackle or mud

sand with 120 grit sandpaper

Names for drywall

sheetrock, wallboard, plasterboard, gypsum wallboard, and most commonly drywall

What is drywall used for

walls, ceilings, and design structures.

How can drywall be made more safe or useable

Bu putting additives in the gypsum, or specialized paper

How to patch holes in drywall

For small holes use just mud but for large holes you can cut a patch from other drywall and use the mud to smooth the gaps

How cut out small details

A keyhole saw

What is an advantage to drywall repair

It can be done quick, easy, and inexpensive

How is it used in the industrial world

It is used to cover steel beams and help protect areas from fire

what is drywall

One of the most versatille building materials

What was used before drywall.

Plaster

why is drywall so fire resistant

The water molecules in the gypsum vaporize as they heat and keep the drywall cool

How to cut drywall

Use a t square as a guide and use a drywall saw.

How to apply mud or spackle

Use fiber mesh tape and apply the mud over the tape


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