Construction Drywall
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