Question 1
A standard 4-foot by 8-foot gypsum board sheet covers how many square feet?
Correct Answer:
32 square feet
Question 2
For a simple rectangular room with square corners and few openings, what waste factor is commonly added to a gypsum-board takeoff?
Correct Answer:
10 percent
Question 3
A closed rectangular room is 10 feet by 12 feet with 8-foot ceilings. Using 4-foot by 8-foot sheets, a 10 percent waste factor, and no door or window deductions, how many sheets are required for the walls and ceiling?
Correct Answer:
17 sheets
Question 4
A 12-foot by 14-foot room has 8-foot walls, one 3-foot by 7-foot door, and one 3-foot by 4-foot window. Using 4-foot by 8-foot sheets and 10 percent waste, how many sheets are needed for the walls only?
Correct Answer:
14 sheets
Question 5
Why do many drywall estimators prefer 4-foot by 12-foot sheets on 8-foot-high walls?
Correct Answer:
They cover 48 square feet and can be hung horizontally to reduce butt joints
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