ASSIGNMENT 4
Textbook Assignment:
Chapter 5 - Interior Finish
Chapter 6 - Interior Finish
of
of
Walls and Ceilings
Floors, Stairs, Doors, and Trim
4-1.
In drywall construction, “nail
pops” result from which of the
following factors?
1.
Stud misalignment
2.
Studs drying out
3.
Improper size nails
4.
Chemical reaction with coatings
in nails
4-2.
To align ceiling joists in an
unfinished attic, what type of
structural member should you use?
1.
Ribbon board
2.
Ledger
3.
Strongback
4.
Ridge beam
4-3.
The most common size gypsum board
has what (a) thickness and (b) type
edges?
1.
(a) 1/2 in. (b) tapered
2.
(a) 1/2 in. (b) beveled
3.
(a) 5/8 in. (b) beveled
4.
(a) 5/8 in. (b) square
4-4.
What type of drywall is also called
greenboard or blueboard?
1. PB
2.
WR or MR
3. BB
4. X
4-5.
What type of drywall edge(s) may be
left exposed?
1.
Tapered
2.
Square only
3.
Beveled only
4.
Square and beveled
4-6.
4-7.
4-8.
4-9.
4-10.
When studs are spaced 24 inches OC,
what thickness of drywall is
recommended for quality wall
construction?
1.
5/8 in.
2.
1/2 in.
3.
3/8 in.
4.
1/4 in.
What is best reason for using a
convex head hammer when driving
drywall nails?
1.
To leave the nailhead flush
with the surface
2.
To dimple the material without
tearing the paper
3.
To drive the nail at an angle
4.
To countersink the nail
For the best
should apply
which of the
tools?
drywall finish, you
the toping coat with
following drywall
1.
Finishing trowel
2.
Bow trowel
3.
6 in. knife
4.
12 in. knife
What length of smooth-shanked nail
should be used when installing
double layers of 1/2-inch drywall?
1.
1
in.
2.
1 3/4 in.
3.
2
in.
4.
2 1/4 in.
What minimum length Type W screw
you should use when installing
1/2-inch drywall to wood studs?
1.
5/8
in.
2.
3/4 in.
3.
1
in.
4.
1 1/8 in.
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