Gypsum board is being screw-attached to wood studs on a wall, away from panel edges. What maximum field screw spacing is commonly used for wall panels?
Correct Answer
D) 16 in. on center
Common gypsum-board application guidance uses 16 in. maximum screw spacing in the field of wall panels. Other choices are tighter spacings used at edges or ceilings, or nonmatching values.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Common gypsum-board application guidance uses 16 in. maximum screw spacing in the field of wall panels. Other choices are tighter spacings used at edges or ceilings, or nonmatching values.
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