Drywall

What chemical may be found in a variety of building materials?

Asbestos

What type of drywall is used as a base layer in multi layer systems? Has grey lining, not suited for finishing or decorating.

Backing board

When you are applying compound over tape, what must you do to remove excess compound?

Bear down

What is used for feathering the second later of compound?

12" finishing knife

What is used to apply the topcoat of compound?

16" finishing knife

Heavy duty 1A metal or plastic ladders should be able to sustain how much larger than its maximum load?

3.3X

What thickness is used as a face layer in repair and remodeling work, over existing surfaces?

3/8"

What is the distance from the bottom the nails should be placed?

3/8" X 1/2" not more than 1"

How wide are most drywall sheets?

4'

Avoid side joints how far from the outside edge of doors and windows?

6"

What is used to tape in the first layer of compound and fill in nail or screw "dimples?"

6" finishing knife

What insulation is made in sheets or board form?

Rigid Insulation

What is the preferred method of fastening among professional builders?

Screws

What nail is diamond headed and used to attach two layers of drywall and 1" must penetrate into the wood?

Smooth - shank

What drywall is used as a sub-layer with other drywall (typically type-x) ; is 1/4" thick

Sound deadening

What is used for feathering/smoothing dried compound?

Sponge/Sandpaper

What is used to score drywall?

Utility knife

What is available in a variety of colors and is attached with special drywall finish nails and edges are left exposed?

Vinyl - Surfaced board

What type of drywall had moisture resistant paper and is used in areas subject to high moisture, also called green board?

Water resistant or moisture resistant

What is designed to reduce heat loss around windows and doors?

Weather stripping

What type of weather stripping is only used on wooden doors?

Wood - backed foam rubber

What is the nail spacing for corner bead?

every 5"

What is used for carrying and lifting drywall sheets?

Drywall carrier

What is crown (convex) headed to imprint nails and form a dimple without tearing paper?

Drywall hammer

What tool is used to apply and finish joint compound?

Drywall knives

What are the four kind of thermal insulation?

Flexible Loose Fill Rigid Reflective

What insulation is made in blankets or batts?

Flexible insulation

What drywall is used as a vapor barrier on exterior walls?

Foil backed

What is used to raise sheets short distances vertically?

Foot lift

Each self supporting portable ladder should be able to hold how many times its maximum load?

Four times

How do "nail pops" occur?

From the drying out of studs.

What nails have smaller heads, are left exposed and colored to match drywall?

Pre-decorated

What insulation is made from materials with a high degree of heat reflectivity?

Reflective insulation

What type of drywall is most commonly used, for single and multi-layer application? (Tapered edge for joint concealment, rounded or beveled edges)

Regular gypsum panels

What type of weather stripping does not hold up to lateral movement?

Adhesive backed foam rubber

What is used to bond single-ply drywall to framing members, furring strips, walls, floors, ceilings etc...

Adhesives

What nail is the most frequently used and must penetrate 3/4" into wood?

Annular ring nail

What is the maximum gap along the floor for drywall?

1/2"

What thickness is the most common range for single layer drywall in residential or commercial buildings?

1/2" to 5/8"

What thickness is used as a base layer in multi - layer applications?

1/4"

Casing bead is available in what standard lengths?

10'

For two later drywall, what size cornbread would you use?

1 1/4" X 1 1/4"

For 1/2" or 5/8" drywall, what size cornbread would you use?

1" X 1 1/4"

For 3/8" or 1/2" drywall, what size corner bead would you use?

1"x1"

For double nailed spacing how far apart are the nails, and how far apart are each pair?

1.) 12" apart 2.) 2" to 2 1/2" each pair apart

When installing drywall, how are the screws spaced apart for ceilings and walls?

1.) 12" apart for ceilings 2.) 16" apart for walls

When using adhesives to install drywall, how are nails spaced on side sheets? What size cornbreads would you run down the center of a stud?

1.) 12" spacing 2.)3/8" bead

For single nailed spacing what is the maximum for ceilings and walls?

1.) 7" ceilings 2.) 8" walls

What lengths are drywall made in and what are the most commonly used?

1.) 8', 9', 10', 12', 14', and 16' 2.) 8' and 12'

What are three types of nails used for drywall?

1.) Annular ring 2.) Smooth shank 3.) Pre - decorated

What should you use to install dry wall first? Where do you install next?

1.) Ceiling First 2.) Walls second

What material is used in construction for firewalls and stairways? What is the most common thickness for this material?

1.) Core board/ lining board 2.) 1" or 3/4"

What are three requirements for using drywall?

1.) Moderately low moisture 2.)Stud alignment - level, plumb, flush, etc... 3.)Ceiling joist alignment

What are two continuous metal strips on the undersurface of 2 1/2" reinforcing tape. What lengths are the rolls available in?

1.) Multi-flex tape bead 2.) 100' length

What are two forms are joint compound available in?

1.) Powder 2.) Ready - Mixed

What are the two types of drywall screws?

1.) Type-s 2.) Type-w

What is used to protect the tops of drywall sheets that but at wall intersections, and exposed intersections?

Casing bead

What is made of composite material used to seal joints, cracks, and ensure a watertight seal?

Caulk

What is used to facilitate drywall layout?

Chalk line

What is used to fasten corner bead?

Clinch on corner-bead tool

What is used on all exposed outside corners to protect the outside corners from damage?

Corner bead

What flexes from a 90 degree to 103 degree angle used to apply compound to the interior corners?

Corner trowel

In a sentence, sum up the advantages of drywall.

It has a variety of uses that helps save time in construction; has a short drying time.

What is used to cut out irregular shapes and openings?

Keyhole saw

What insulation is made in bags or bales?

Loose fill insulation

What is used to hold and carry compound?

Mud pan

What are specially designed, with oversized heads for greater holding power?

Nails

What drywall is used as a plaster base, is available in 16" and 24" width and is usually 48" in length?

Plaster board (Gypsum board)

What provides alignment for ceiling joists and can be used at the center span when ceiling joists are uneven?

Strong backs

What is used to smooth drywall edges after cutting?

Surform

What is sed to layout and guide a 90 degree cut on drywall?

T-square

Tape eliminates the need for what?

The first later of joint compound.

What prevents the loss of heat in buildings or prevent heat coming into buildings?

Thermal insulation

What type of drywall is fire resistant?

Type - X

What type of screw has sharp points designed for wood studs? At least 5/8" must penetrate wood.

Type-W

What type of screw is self-drilling and self-tapping designed for used with metal studs? At least 3/8" must pass through stud. Commonly used with 1/2" to 5/8" drywall.

Type-s