Drywall Installation and Hanger Jobs Profile

Almost all walls are made of drywall which was at one time put up by the drywall installer, or wallboard hanger. Who day in and day out works with wallboard, plasterboard and drywall.

Drwall installation is interior work and that doesn't much change with weather, even through winter months unless construction slows.

They have a working knowledge of gypsum fire ratings, moisture resistances, drywall thicknesses and many material specifications. Installers are an skilled in the reading of blueprints, and must figure the layout of sheets, including postioning and attachment/fasteners and this includes the use of nails, screws and setting boards with glue. They set reference lines, works with cut out tools, scaffolding and hoists like to install drywall on ceiling areas, which may have its own requirements.

Installers typically work with metal studs and wood studs, either residential or commercial, though these two applications does segment the skills of many hangars since these require different installation procedures.

Installers must be familiar with safety precautions since this can be a hazardous task.

Usually, with at least 2-3 years of verifiable experience is required. As is drug testing, a valid drivers license a transportation. Training is normally acquired on the job and at vocational/technical institutions. With a rate of pay that can be per the sheet, typcial of many contractors, or by the hour, more the company norm.

Hanging drywall is a strenuous profession and it too has exposure to gypsum dust, though none that nears the finisher. And hours worked may exceed the 49 hour work week since the drywall contactor is among the final trades with pressure for completion.


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