Place gypsum blocks

Description

Construct non-load bearing walls out of solid gypsum blocks. Choose the right thickness and sound insulation value and decide whether the wall needs to be resistant to water. Plan the wall, place the blocks, and glue them using gypsum adhesive. Check if the gypsum block wall is structurally sound.

Alternative labels

building with blocks of gypsum
building gypsum-block walls
construct non-load bearing walls
placement of blocks of gypsum
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construction with blocks of gypsum
gypsum block placement
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gypsum-block wall building
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Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Place gypsum blocks is an essential skill of the following occupations:

Optional skill

Place gypsum blocks is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Plastering supervisor: Plastering supervisors monitor plastering activities. They assign tasks and take quick decisions to resolve problems.
Plasterer: Plasterers apply plaster made from gypsum, cement or other solutions to walls as a smooth finish. They mix dry plaster powder with water, then smear the resulting paste onto a wall. The plaster is then smoothed before it hardens and forms a solid coating on the wall.

 


 

References

  1. Place gypsum blocks – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022