Which additive gives Type X gypsum board its enhanced fire-resistance rating?
Gypsum Wallboard Installation
Question · Easy
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Per GA-214, a Level 1 finish requires which treatment?
Which screw type is correct for fastening gypsum board to metal studs?
Question · Medium
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Where is green-board gypsum panel an appropriate use?
A room is 10 ft by 12 ft with 8 ft walls and no openings. What total board area must be covered for the walls only (one layer)?
Estimating And Bidding
Six feet: a hard-hat anthem
Which board is typically required to achieve a 1-hour fire-rated wood-framed wall assembly per listed UL designs?
Question · Hard
What does GA-216 specify?
How do fastener spacings typically compare between walls and ceilings per GA-216?
On ceiling joists spaced 24 in. o.c., which board thickness is the minimum recommended to resist sag without back-blocking?
A 4x8 sheet is applied to wall studs spaced 16 in. o.c. with screws spaced 8 in. o.c. along each stud, including the two edge studs. How many screws fasten the board?
Which tool is used to spread joint compound over taped seams?
How should gypsum board be stored on site to protect it before installation?
Per GA-214, a Level 5 finish is required for which condition?
Which board is the proper substrate for ceramic tile in a wet shower wall?
Joint compound covers about 400 sq ft of board per gallon for bed and finish coats. How many gallons are needed for 1,600 sq ft of board?
How should a bugle-head screw sit in the board face paper per GA-216?
How should gypsum board be oriented relative to wall framing for best strength?
Per GA-214, a Level 2 finish consists of which work?
What distinguishes Type X gypsum board from regular gypsum board?
A 20-ft-long wall is 8 ft high. How many 4x8 boards are needed to cover it (one layer, ignoring openings)?
Which fastener is acceptable for attaching 1/2 in. gypsum board to 25-gauge metal studs?
Which tool scores gypsum board for a clean snap cut?
Per GA-214, a Level 4 finish requires which work?
On ceiling joists spaced 16 in. o.c., which minimum board thickness is typical to avoid sag?
A single 4x8 board is fastened to 16 in. o.c. studs with screws at 12 in. o.c. along each stud, including both edge studs. How many screws are used?
What is an advantage of setting-type joint compound over drying-type compound?
Which equipment helps install ceiling board with fewer workers?
Why should joints not align on the same stud on opposite sides of a wall?
Which gypsum board type is designed to resist mold growth in high-humidity areas?
A ceiling is 24 ft by 16 ft. How many 4x8 boards cover it (one layer)?
Per GA-214, a Level 3 finish is appropriate for which surface?
What is the purpose of construction adhesive in board installation?
Under the Florida Building Code, gypsum board installation generally follows which reference standard?
Per GA-214, a Level 0 finish means which condition?
When applying gypsum board directly to masonry, which method is acceptable?
Which tape is recommended for inside corners because it folds cleanly?
Taping And Texturing
Why is fiberglass mesh tape typically paired with setting-type compound rather than drying-type all-purpose?
What protects an outside corner of gypsum board from impact?
What is the bed coat in the taping process?
Wet sanding joint compound offers which advantage over dry sanding?
How is a knock-down texture created?
A room has 200 linear feet of flat wall joints. If bed and finish coats together use about 0.25 gallon per 100 ft of joint, how much compound is needed?
Orange peel texture resembles which surface?
What does a drywall banjo (or bazooka) do?
What is the correct order for hand-taping a flat joint?
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