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The gypsum construction handbook / USG Corporation.

Contributor(s): Material type: TextTextSeries: RSMeansPublication details: Hoboken : Wiley, ©2014.Edition: 7th edDescription: 1 online resource (578 pages)Content type:
  • text
Media type:
  • computer
Carrier type:
  • online resource
ISBN:
  • 9781118819197
  • 1118819195
  • 9781118749845
  • 1118749847
Subject(s): Genre/Form: Additional physical formats: Print version:: Gypsum Construction Handbook.DDC classification:
  • 684.267
LOC classification:
  • TN946 .G384 2014
Online resources:
Contents:
Front Matter -- Drywall and Veneer Plaster Products -- Framing -- Cladding -- Backerboard Installation -- Finishing Drywall Systems -- Finishing Veneer Plaster Systems -- Conventional Plaster Products -- Conventional Plaster Applications -- Acoustical Ceiling Design and Application -- System Design Considerations -- Planning, Execution and Inspection -- Problems, Remedies and Preventive Measures -- Safety Considerations and Material Handling -- Tools and Equipment -- Building Sciences -- Sustainability -- USG: America's Building Industry Leader -- Appendix -- Glossary -- Subject Index -- Table Index.
Summary: The tried-and-true Gypsum Construction Handbook is a systematic guide to selecting and using gypsum drywall, veneer plaster, tile backers, ceilings, and conventional plaster building materials. A widely respected training text for aspiring architects and engineers, the book provides detailed product information and efficient installation methodology. The Seventh Edition features updates in gypsum products, including ultralight panels, glass-mat panels, paperfaced plastic bead, and ultralightweight joint compound, and modern specialty acoustical and ceiling product guidelines.
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The tried-and-true Gypsum Construction Handbook is a systematic guide to selecting and using gypsum drywall, veneer plaster, tile backers, ceilings, and conventional plaster building materials. A widely respected training text for aspiring architects and engineers, the book provides detailed product information and efficient installation methodology. The Seventh Edition features updates in gypsum products, including ultralight panels, glass-mat panels, paperfaced plastic bead, and ultralightweight joint compound, and modern specialty acoustical and ceiling product guidelines.

Front Matter -- Drywall and Veneer Plaster Products -- Framing -- Cladding -- Backerboard Installation -- Finishing Drywall Systems -- Finishing Veneer Plaster Systems -- Conventional Plaster Products -- Conventional Plaster Applications -- Acoustical Ceiling Design and Application -- System Design Considerations -- Planning, Execution and Inspection -- Problems, Remedies and Preventive Measures -- Safety Considerations and Material Handling -- Tools and Equipment -- Building Sciences -- Sustainability -- USG: America's Building Industry Leader -- Appendix -- Glossary -- Subject Index -- Table Index.