Chapter 9: Finishes
A mixture of portland cement and water
A compound of silica and calcium sulfate
Relatively pure calcined gypsum
Vitrified sodium sulfate
Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
Water
Carbon monoxide
It provides fire protection
It provides structural stability
It provides protection from corrosion and decay
It provides security against vandalism
To provide weight
To increase workability
To increase water tightness
To provide dimensional stability
Lime
Aggregate
Calcium chloride
Resin
Gypsum
Portland cement
Acrylic
Lime
An agent which retards the setting of plaster
A light weight aggregate for plaster
An agent which speeds the setting of plaster
An additive designed to increase the workability of plaster
Gypsum plaster cannot be applied to these bases
Portland cement plaster cannot be applied directly to these bases
Neither gypsum plaster nor portland cement plaster can be applied directly to these bases
Neither gypsum plaster nor portland cement plaster are restricted from direct application to these bases
The surface of the concrete should not be sandblasted
Rough lumber should not be used as forms for the concrete
Form release oil should not be used on the formwork
Muriatic acid should not be applied to the concrete
Dash coat, gray coat, finish coat
Scratch coat, gray coat, white coat
Scratch coat, brown coat, finish coat
Dash coat, brown coat, finish coat
Retempering with additional water
Remixing to restore plasticity
Both retempering and remixing
Neither retempering nor remixing
Lower strength
Greater economy
Lower initial shrinkage
Higher intital shrinkage
To achieve greater economy
To reduce cracking
To improve its appearance
To increase speed
Water-resistant
Sound-resistant
Impact-resistant
Fire resistant
Asphaltic
Acrylic
Portland cement
Aluminum oxide
Backing board
Sheathing
Lath
Formboard
Fire-resistant board
The base ply in multi-ply construction
Predecorated board
Tapered board on the long dimension
Inability to bridge irregularities
Cannot be used to bond wallboard to metal studs in demountable partitions
Lacks significant long term strength
Does not provide immediate bond
35 degrees F
45 degrees F
55 degrees F
65 degrees
Walls
Ceilings
Walls and ceiling should be clad simultaneously beginning at one end of the space and progressing toward the other
Neither walls nor the ceiling are recommended to be clad first
Reduce sound transmission
Reduce the heat loss
Increase the fire rating of the partition
Reduce the need for trim
As the backing for ceramic tile
As the face ply in laminated two-ply construction
Adjacent to a dead air space
For laminating directly to masonry or concrete
As fascia boards
On soffits
On rake trim
Gypsum board cannot be used in the exterior
Shower room walls
Shower room ceilings
Sauna walls
As a base for wall tile in tub-shower areas
Can be made entirely of gypsum board except for metal runners at the floor and ceiling
Required wood or metal framing for support
Cannot be assembled with a masonry substrate
Require threaded fasteners
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