While surfing around for Impact Resistant Wall Construction the other day, I found a great free (!) CEU explaining the levels of gypsum board finishes and when to specify it.
Register.
If you haven't created an account with Ron Blank and Associates, you should. This is a great resource for all sorts of free online CEUs. Most are worth AIA credits. There is NO CHARGE and when you register it also includes a membership to GreenCE.com which has a few free (hard to find!!!) LEED CEU's!
Watch.
The 5 Levels of Finishing Gypsum Wallboard. The online course is hosted by Ron Blank & Associates and sponsored by National Gypsum Company.
The learning objective are:
1. Explain what gypsum is
2. Understand the fire resistance of gypsum
3. Determine the levels of finish
4. Understand industry terminology
5. Know when to specify level: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5
2. Understand the fire resistance of gypsum
3. Determine the levels of finish
4. Understand industry terminology
5. Know when to specify level: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5
The course closes with a quick 10 question quiz (multiple choice and true/false). You must answer at least 80% correct to receive a certificate of completion.
How easy is that?
If you are not interested in a certificate but are interested in the basics read on for a quick rundown:
