The Enhanced Drywall Function calculates the number of sheets of
Drywall*, Sheathing or Plywood based on the below input
scenarios. The Drywall Function has been enhanced to allow you to
view multiple sheet sizes and edit the list of sheet sizes to suit your
needs.
See the examples below to learn how this is done.
But let's say that the local building supply has a really good deal on
Chinese drywall. It's size is 1000mm x 2000mm. How many
sheets of that would you need? This is where the [Edit Sizes]
button comes in handy. Try the following to get the result you
want:
Tap the [Edit Sizes] button
Tap the [+] button to add a new size
Enter 1000 [Conv] [mm] x 2000 [Conv] [mm] [done]Note:
if in metric mode, you do not need to press [Conv] to access the metric
unit keys. Also, you can quickly switch between metric and
imperial mode by swiping your finger across the [Yards] [Feet] [Inches]
keys or the [m] [cm] [mm] keys.
Tap [Cancel] to exit the size editor
The result: you'll need 22 sheets of this Chinese drywall for this job.
2. Stored [Length] only. How many 4'x10' sheets will be required to cover a length of 22'? Note that, since drywall widths tend to have similar widths, BuildCalc uses the drywall length to make this calculation.
Input
[clr]
[clr]
22 [Feet] [ Length ]
[Conv] [DryWal]
Display
0
Length
22ft
see below for results
3. Input Area. You have a 48' x 9'6" area to cover with drywall. How many 4'x12' sheets are needed?
Input
[clr]
[clr]
48 [Feet] [ x ]
9 [Feet] 6 [Inch] =
[Conv] [ Drywall ]
Display
0
48ft
456ft2
see results, below
4. Room Mode: You have a 12' 6" x 15'
room. The ceiling is 9' 6". You want to
use 3/8" drywall on the walls and 1/2"
drywall on the ceilings. In both cases,
you plan on buy 4'x10' sheets.
Input
12 [Feet] 6 [Inches]
[Length]
15 [Feet] [Width]
9 [Feet] 6 [Inches] [Height]
[Conv] [DryWal]
Display
Length
12ft 6in
Width
15ft
Height
9ft 6in
see results, below
So you will need 14 sheets (ok, maybe 13 sheets and some well placed tape) for the Walls and 5 sheets for the ceiling.
*NOTE: Drywall is also called
gypsum board, wallboard, plasterboard, rock lath, rigips, alçıpan, and
placoplatre. Not to mention a number of commericial names.
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