Estimating in Building Construction

Finishes 213

Review Questions

1. What is the difference between drywall and wetwall?


2. Why should walls of various heights, thicknesses, and
   finishes be listed separately?


3. What procedure is used to estimate the steel studs and
   runners used?


4. List the types of lath used for wetwall and the unit of
   measure for each.


5. What are the advantages and disadvantages of using
   subcontractors for drywall and wetwall construction?


6. What unit of measure is used for wood block flooring,
   and what information should be noted on the workup
   sheets?


7. What unit of measure is used for resilient flooring, and
   what information should be noted on the workup
   sheets?
   8. What unit of measure is used to estimate carpet, and
   what can be done to minimize waste?
   9. Determine the amounts of materials required for the
   drywall and/or wetwall for the building in Appendix B.


8. Determine the amounts of materials required for the
   drywall for the building in Appendix C.


9. Determine the amount of flooring required for the
   building in Appendix C.


10. Determine the interior and exterior areas of the resi-
    dence to be painted in Appendix C.


11. Determine the interior finishes of all areas of the build-
    ing in Appendix C.


12. Determine the floor finishes required for the building in
    Appendix C.


13. Determine the floor finishes required for the residence
    in Appendix B.