This is a badge bit (
BB) that is part of the
PEM curriculum. Completing this BB is part of getting the
straw badge in
Building.
While building a house may be out of reach at the moment, let's get some practice putting together smaller structures. Using
local construction materials you can harvest yourself seems to be a great idea. Drywall doesn't come directly out of the ground but it's a ubiquitous building material so let's make a wall with it.
And here's how to begin your journey with hanging drywall:
Minimum requirements:
- At least 7 feet tall by 8 feet long
- Taped joints
- Drywall screws at the correct depth
- Finished so the joints aren't visible. Some possibilities include:
- Joint compound finished flat
- Skip troweled plaster
- Natural plasters
Provide proof of the following as pictures or
video (<2 min):
- Framed wall in need of drywall
- Drywall sheets installed
- Closeup of the screws showing depth
- Taped joints
- Finished wall showing how joints aren't visible
- Finished wall showing dimensions (if not obvious)