Every community needs drywall specialists who can hang, tape and texture gypsum drywall. This practical manual explains what you need to know to operate successfully as a drywall contractor. It covers the trade, planning and estimating jobs, and the do's and don'ts of running a drywall contracting business. It explains the tools and materials you should be using to maximize productivity, how measure and mark board, fastening techniques for both wood and metal studs, where to use blocking and reinforcement, multi-ply applications, patching and repairs, self-supporting partitions, joint and surface treatments, and how to install corner bead and expansion joints. An excellent chapter on preventing drywall problems is, by itself, worth the price of this book.