___ are used extensively for fastening gypsum board to walls and ceilings with screws.

___ are used extensively for fastening gypsum board to walls and ceilings with screws.

• A. Nail Guns
• B. Screw Guns
• C. Brad Nailer
• D. Staple Guns

Answer: (B)

Drywall installation relies on screws driven with a screw gun because screws provide the best holding power and predictable performance for gypsum board on walls and ceilings. The screw gun is designed to drive drywall screws to the correct depth automatically, with a clutch that stops once the head is flush with the surface. This prevents overdriving, which can tear the paper face or pop the screws, and it ensures the board is tightly drawn against the studs for a solid, stable install. The typical screw length is chosen to penetrate the board and bite into the stud without protruding through the other side, and the tool often feeds screws quickly for faster work. Nail guns, by contrast, push nails that can back out or loosen over time in drywall, making them less reliable for fastening gypsum board long-term. A brad nailer is used mainly for trim and light finish work, not for securing full sheets of drywall. Staple guns are suited for fabric, insulation, or sheathing tasks, not drywall installation.

Drywall installation relies on screws driven with a screw gun because screws provide the best holding power and predictable performance for gypsum board on walls and ceilings. The screw gun is designed to drive drywall screws to the correct depth automatically, with a clutch that stops once the head is flush with the surface. This prevents overdriving, which can tear the paper face or pop the screws, and it ensures the board is tightly drawn against the studs for a solid, stable install. The typical screw length is chosen to penetrate the board and bite into the stud without protruding through the other side, and the tool often feeds screws quickly for faster work.

Nail guns, by contrast, push nails that can back out or loosen over time in drywall, making them less reliable for fastening gypsum board long-term. A brad nailer is used mainly for trim and light finish work, not for securing full sheets of drywall. Staple guns are suited for fabric, insulation, or sheathing tasks, not drywall installation.