Drywall

The term " drywall construction" generally means__________.

• no liquid is involved in the application

• the roof is good when it keeps the wall dry

• the application of gypsum board

• contractors that engage in the construction of walls only

Gypsum comes from ____.

• the earth

• chemical byproducts

• trees

• ragweed fibers

Gypsum board is sometimes called ____.

• wallboard

• drywall

• sheetrock

• all are correct

A positive feature of gypsum board is that ____.

• it is fire resistant

• it is strong

• it is easy to apply

• all of the above

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

• plastic ply

• strong, smooth finish paper

• flexible, synthetic material

• organic animal fat byproduct

The back side of gypsum board is covered with ____.

• nylon mesh

• steel mesh

• natural gypsum

• natural finish paper

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

• to be able to conceal the joints

• to give the board extra strength

• to give an area for the fastening screws to be placed

• all of the above

Type X gypsum board is typically known as ____.

• extreme board

• enhanced board

• fire code board

• water-resistant board

Water-resistant gypsum has a ____.

• green face

• orange face

• blue face

• yellow face

Water-resistant gypsum board is frequently called ____.

• WRB

• type X

• green board

• core board