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Drywall hanging, taping, and finish

The trade, written down.

Layout, fasteners, sheet counts, and finish details from people who hang and tape for a living. No clip-art walkthroughs.

From the hanging bench

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Estimating tools

The same layout rules hangers use on the job: rooms, scrap, and sheet length.

Estimate sheet count

Add rooms and walls, then hang sheets the way the crew would — leftover rips go back on the pile.

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Calculate drywall weight

Per-sheet and combined weights for standard and lightweight board.

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Fastener spacing

Maximum nail and screw spacing from IRC table R702.3.5.

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