The gypsum construction handbook /

• Corporate Author: USG Corporation
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Hoboken : Wiley, [2014]
• Edition: 7th ed.
• Series: RSMeans.
• Subjects: Gypsum.; Plaster.; Plastering.; Drywall construction.; Drywall.; Electronic books.

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...

Table of 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.