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This guide is highly recommended for its timesaving, lower-cost methods of installation. Provides a thorough coverage of proficient construction procedures for gypsum, drywall, veneer plaster, cement board, and conventional plaster construction.

A constant companion to architects, engineers, contractors, builders and dealers, journeymen, building inspectors, and code officials to simplify construction using the newest developments in products and systems.

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(All chapters are PDF Documents.)

• Preface
• Drywall & Veneer Plaster Construction
• Chapter 1 - Drywall and Veneer Plaster Products pages 1-62
• Chapter 2 - Framing pages 63-90
• Chapter 3 - Cladding pages 91-138
• Chapter 4 - Cement Board Construction pages 139-154
• Chapter 5 - Finishing Drywall Systems pages 155-196
• Chapter 6 - Finishing Veneer Plaster Systems pages 197-218
• Conventional Lath & Plaster Construction
• Chapter 7 - Conventional Plaster Products pages 219-236
• Chapter 8 - Conventional Plaster Application pages 237-266
• Suspended Acoustical Ceiling Systems
• Chapter 9 - Acoustical Ceiling Design & Application pages 267-292
• General Construction
• Chapter 10 - System Design Considerations pages 293-322
• Chapter 11 - Planning, Execution, & Inspection pages 323-342
• Chapter 12 - Problems, Remedies, & Preventive Measures pages 343-376
• Chapter 13 - Safety Considerations, Material Handling pages 377-390
• Chapter 14 - Tools & Equipment pages 391-416
• Appendix