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*In Architecture and Construction [[Drywall]] is Classified on a Scale from 1-5 Based on what Finishing Steps are Taken | *In Architecture and Construction [[Drywall]] is Classified on a Scale from 1-5 Based on what Finishing Steps are Taken | ||
=Unknowns= | |||
*1.) Seems there may be disagreement on the exact levels? | |||
**Need to see if there is an ''official'' standard written somewhere, or if the slight variation is acceptable in typical literature (and just...contractors talking lol) | |||
*2.) Code Requirements/Definitions | |||
*3.) Industry Standards / Customer Preference / Value vs Labor Spent (This also ties into ergonomics/[[Manufacturing Engineering]] of it all planning) | |||
*4.) How they play into Architecture | |||
**Supposedly Level 5 is only required in very bright areas/areas with "harsh lighting" | |||
**Also certain paints | |||
**Then derive a sort of protocol (or maybe even ''Plugin for [[MSH3D]] / [[Blender]] !'') for choosing when to use what | |||
***This ties into [[Architectural Lighting Simulation]] (Heard about this on a jobsite recently, you use the file to say where the lights will be and what model they are etc, it does the simulation and shows a "heat map" of sorts. Allows for not just aesthetic planning without Trial and Error but also prevents [[Overlighting]] ) | |||
=Levels= | =Levels= | ||
Revision as of 01:31, 14 February 2024
Basics
- In Architecture and Construction Drywall is Classified on a Scale from 1-5 Based on what Finishing Steps are Taken
Unknowns
- 1.) Seems there may be disagreement on the exact levels?
- Need to see if there is an official standard written somewhere, or if the slight variation is acceptable in typical literature (and just...contractors talking lol)
- 2.) Code Requirements/Definitions
- 3.) Industry Standards / Customer Preference / Value vs Labor Spent (This also ties into ergonomics/Manufacturing Engineering of it all planning)
- 4.) How they play into Architecture
- Supposedly Level 5 is only required in very bright areas/areas with "harsh lighting"
- Also certain paints
- Then derive a sort of protocol (or maybe even Plugin for MSH3D / Blender !) for choosing when to use what
- This ties into Architectural Lighting Simulation (Heard about this on a jobsite recently, you use the file to say where the lights will be and what model they are etc, it does the simulation and shows a "heat map" of sorts. Allows for not just aesthetic planning without Trial and Error but also prevents Overlighting )
Levels
Level 0
- No Steps Taken
Level 1
- Drywall Tape Is Applied to the Joints Between Sections of Drywall
- Joint Compound is applied only over the tape and Drywall Screw Tops (Also it does not need to be done cleanly (if higher levels are not being done afterwards) as it's main goal is attaching the tape and making a seal, not aesthetics)
- It is sometimes caused "Firetaping" as it is Required for Building Code in some areas (Grabbing a Citation + What Local Areas Require, if it isn't a nationwide thing, is a good idea for here), even if the people paying for the work may have wanted a Level 0
Level 2
- A Thin Layer of Joint Compound is applied over the whole surface
Level 3
- A Second Coat (And more "Proper" looking ie not Translucent) is Applied Above a Level 2 Finish
Level 4
- A Third Coat is Applied and Drywall Sanding
- This can also be thought of as the second "proper" one, akin to only 2 layers of paint...which are over one layer of primer
Level 5
- A Skim Coat is Applied Over a Level 4 Finish
Internal Links
External Links
- An Article by The Spruce Titled "Drywall Finish Levels Explained" (Great Infographic, need to check licensing on it)