The tried-and-true Gypsum Construction Handbook is a systematic guide
to selecting and using gypsum drywall, veneer plaster, tile backers,
ceilings, and conventional plaster building materials. A widely
respected training text for aspiring architects and engineers, the book
provides detailed product information and efficient installation
methodology. The Seventh Edition features updates in gypsum products,
including ultralight panels, glass-mat panels, paperfaced plastic bead,
and ultralightweight joint compound, and modern specialty acoustical and
ceiling product guidelines. This comprehensive reference also
incorporates the latest in sustainable products.