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    Jun 4, 2007, 07:25 PM
    drywall requirement calc?
    How many 4'x8' sheets of drywall do you need for the walls of a 12'x20' room, 8 feet high?
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    Jun 4, 2007, 07:44 PM
    im getting 24 sheets
    math: sheetrock 32square ft per board
    just mutilply the 12 x 20 = 240 divided by 32 = 7.5
    12 x 12 = 144 divided by 32 = 4.5

    add both sides twice
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    Jun 4, 2007, 08:02 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by constructionguyjs
    How many 4'x8' sheets of drywall do you need for the walls of a 12'x20' room, 8 feet high?
    Thanks glavine
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    Jun 4, 2007, 08:15 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by constructionguyjs
    How many 4'x8' sheets of drywall do you need for the walls of a 12'x20' room, 8 feet high?
    I have one question, please can you say me why are you do 12*12?
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    Jun 4, 2007, 08:36 PM
    Because It Is 11:35 And Ive Worked 12 Hours Today Lol.
    Stand By For Recalculations
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    Jun 4, 2007, 08:36 PM
    You have 8FT ceilings and 8FT sheets. Take the linear length of the walls, add them up, and divide by 4... 12+12+20+20= 64 / 4 = 16 sheets. You'll have some left over when you cut holes for your windows and doors.
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    Jun 4, 2007, 08:37 PM
    16sheets Of Sheetrock, Lol
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    Jun 4, 2007, 08:38 PM
    I Didn't Copy His Answer He Just Had A Head Start.
    Have Fun Sheetrockin
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    Jun 7, 2007, 03:34 PM
    Get 12 Foot Rock Not 8 And Lay It Horizontal For Better Seams At Ceiling Unless You Plan On Some Cove Moulding
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