Ch.11 Interior construction Flashcards
The most common construction element for both residential and commercial interior design.
Partition
What are the three most frequently used Materials for partitions
Gypsum wallboard, lath and plaster, and masonry
Consists of a gypsum course sandwiched between heavy paper or other materials. It is factory for them to do standard size sheets ready for dry application onto framing. Because if it’s many advantages, it is the most common material used for construction in partitions in both residential and commercial construction.
Gypsum wallboard
What are the advantages of using gypsum wallboard
Low installed cost, quick and easy installation, fire resistance, sound control capability, easy availability, and versatility, ease of finishing and decorating, and ease of installation of doors and other openings
What are the sizes available for a gypsum wallboard sheets
4 feet wide and eight, 10, 12, and 14 feet in length
What thickness do gypsum wallboard sheets come in
1/4 inch to 5/8 inches there are also special 1 inch thick core board used for shaft enclosures and it is manufactured in 2 foot widths. There’s also a special 3/4 inch thick product that carries a two hour fire rating.
What thickness of gypsum wallboard is most commonly used in commercial construction
5/8 inches
What thickness of gypsum wallboard is most commonly used in residential construction
1/2 inch
What thickness of gypsum wallboard can sometimes be used for application such as furred down walls in commercial settings
1/2 inch
What thickness of gypsum wallboard is used for forming curved surfaces and providing new finishes over old wall and ceiling surfaces.
1/4 inch
What thickness of gypsum wallboard is used in some double layer applications or when wallboard is applied over other finished walls and remodeling work. Double layer applications are used when additional fire resistance is required or for extra acoustical control between rooms.
3/8 inch
What is the most common wallboard edge type on the face side along the long dimension of the panel
Tapered edge
What is the most common edge type of gypsum wallboard at the ends
Square edges
What is the benefit of using tapered edges in gypsum wallboard applications
Tapered edges allow for application of reinforcing tape and joint compound without causing bulges at the joints.
What type of gypsum wallboard is used for fire rated partitions
Type X
What type of gypsum wallboard is used for vapor barriers, Water resistant for use behind tile and in other moderately moist conditions, backing board for two layer applications, and pre-decorated with vinyl wall covering already applied.
Foil backed
How is gypsum wallboard applied
Gypsum wallboard is applied by nailing you’re screwing it to wood or metal framing, or with mastic when applying it to smooth, dry concrete or masonry walls or to the base layer of wallboard. The joints are finished by embedding paper or fiberglass tape in a special joint compound and allowing it to dry. Additional layers of joint compound or at it and send it after each application to give a smooth, finished wall surface. Various types of textured finishes can be applied, or the surface can be left smooth for the application of wallpaper, vinyl wall covering, or other finishes.
What does GA stand for
Gypsum association
What level of gypsum wallboard requires no taping, finishing, or accessory‘s
Type 0
What type of gypsum wallboard requires joints in interior angles to have tape in bedded in joint compound with the surface free of excess joint compound. This level is used for plenums above ceilings and other areas not normally open to view.
Level 1
What level of gypsum wallboard is similar to level two, except it two coats of joint compound are used to the surface is free of tool marks and ridges. This level is used where the surface will receive heavy or medium textured finishes or where heavy grade wall coverings are to be applied
Level 3
What level of gypsum wallboard is similar to level three except it three coats of joint compound are used. This level is used for light textures or wall coverings will be applied or where economy is of concern. Gloss, semi gloss, and enamel paints are not recommended over this level of finish.
Level 4
What level of gypsum wallboard similar to level for excepted a thin skim coat of joint compound is applied over the entire surface. This level is used for a gloss, semi gloss, animal, or non-textured Black Panther specified where where severe lighting Condition exist.
Level 5
What types of framing is typically used in residential construction
2 x 4 and 2 x 6 wood studs