Drywall

Front

Joint compound is commonly referred to “drywall mud.”

Back

True

Front

The term "drywall construction" generally means__________.

Back

the application of gypsum board

Front

Gypsum board is sometimes called ____.

Back

wallboard, drywall, sheetrock

Front

A positive feature of gypsum board is that ____.

Back

it is fire resistant, it is strong, it is easy to apply

Front

The face side of gypsum board is covered with a(n) ____.

Back

strong, smooth finish paper

Front

The back side of gypsum board is covered with ____.

Back

natural finish paper

Front

The purpose in the long tapered edges of the face side is ____.

Back

to be able to conceal the joints

Front

Common thicknesses of gypsum panels for single-layer residential and commercial work are ____.

Back

1/2 and 5/8 inch

Front

To fasten gypsum board properly, the fastener should ____

Back

have a 1/16 inch dimple into the paper

Front

The tool used to cut gypsum board is a ____.

Back

utility knife