Using Drywall
Using Gypsum Board for Walls and Ceilings. The
Gypsum Association. Evanston, Ill., 1985. 37 pages. Single
copies free from the Association at 1603 Orrington Ave.,
Evanston, Ill. 60201.
by Paul Hanke
An excellent short compendium,
this booklet contains technical information
and practical instruction on
the use of gypsum board for walls
and ceilings. It opens with a brief
introduction to the manufacture and
characteristics of gypsum board, plus
a definition of terms, such as the
difference between an "end" and an
"edge."
The different types (moistureresistant,
fire code, foil-backed,
backer board, and pre-decorated) are
briefly presented, along with thicknesses,
sizes, and edge conditions.
The bulk of the booklet is devoted to
using the material: site storage, cutting,
single- and multilayer application,
applying