Many people today are trying to do more home renovation
projects themselves rather than hire contractors to do all the work. For
some things like the plumbing and electrical work a professional is
needed to make sure that everything is done to code. But that still
leaves much work that can be done by the layman. If this is what you
want to do to save money and ensure that the room you are adding on is
exactly the way you want it one tool you must make sure you have is a
drywall hammer. This is the tool you will need to put the drywall onto
the wooden framework.
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| The right tool to use for this purpose is a question debated by many who
do this kind of work. Some feel the drywall hammer is the easiest to use
and will be more versatile on the job. Others disagree and say that
using a drywall screwdriver to attach the drywall is the preferable
route. The question, of course, is nail versus screw, but some feel that
the ease of use of the tool is part of the deciding factor. For many it
is the simple fact that many are more comfortable hammering then using a
screw gun made especially for use with drywall. |
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The reason that you use a special hammer for putting up drywall is
because it has a rounded head. This means that when the nails are stuck
with the hammer they will wind up slightly under the surface of the
drywall. This allows for a stronger connection to the wooden struts of
the frame being made without chancing any damage to the paper that
covers the drywall sheets. The force of the hammer does make a little
indent but there is no problem with that since it will be covered over
with joint compound when the cracks between the sheets are done. The
walls should have the nails spaced every eight inches while the ceilings
need them to be every seven inches apart. There are many other tools you
will require when building your addition, but the drywall hammer will
prove to be one of the most valuable.
Mayor Patel is the writer for the website
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