In residential construction, few tasks influence schedule, budget, and finish quality as directly as installing gypsum board. Whether you are framing a new single-family home or remodeling a condo, the speed and accuracy of your drywall crew will echo through every subsequent trade. CountBricks harnesses AI, real-time pricing, and voice-to-estimate automation to make this stage faster, cleaner, and more predictable than ever.
• Fire resistance that meets code with minimal added assemblies
• Smooth finish that accepts paint, tile, or textured treatments
• Cost-effective panels in standard sheet sizes, easy to stock on site
• Simplified repairs compared to plaster systems
When properly installed, gypsum board becomes the canvas on which all interior finishes depend. That makes repeatable accuracy essential.
Traditional takeoffs rely on hours of manual counting. CountBricks scans PDFs or CAD files in seconds, tags every wall length, height, and opening, and outputs board counts directly into an editable estimate. Adjust stud spacing, board orientation, or waste factor on the fly while our database updates material and labor costs in real time—no spreadsheets required.
• Upload blueprints to CountBricks.com/takeoffs
• Speak adjustments on a site walk-through using the mobile voice app
• Instantly generate purchase orders and labor task lists
1. Confirm framing is plumb, true, and dry; moisture levels above 15 % jeopardize finish.
2. Verify mechanical, electrical, and plumbing rough-ins are inspected and signed off.
3. Stock boards near the install zone, storing flat to prevent edge damage.
1. In 8-foot wall scenarios, run boards horizontally to reduce joints.
2. Mark stud centers on floors and ceilings for quick screw targeting.
3. Use CountBricks’ in-app fastener calculator to match screw length to board thickness and fire rating.
1. Lift the first sheet tight to the ceiling line; use a panel lift on ceilings over 9 feet.
2. Sink screws every 12 inches on field studs and 8 inches on edges.
3. Stagger vertical joints at least one stud bay to avoid weak lines.
4. Leave a 1/2-inch gap at floors; CountBricks reminds crews of this spec via voice prompts.
1. Apply joint tape with all-purpose mud, embedding smoothly to avoid bubbles.
2. Feather at least 12 inches on butt joints for an invisible transition.
3. Sand with 150-grit or higher, wearing proper PPE; our material list includes sheets per square foot so nothing is short.
• Missing blocking around shower valves, leading to future tile failure
• Over-driven screws breaking the paper face, reducing pull-out strength
• Mis-sized corner bead quantities that delay mudding crews by a day
CountBricks AI flags these risks during blueprint analysis and onsite voice checks, saving rework hours before they happen.
Every minute a board hangs on the hoist costs money. CountBricks pulls live labor rates and regional gypsum prices, giving you a dashboard view of:
• Cost per board, per room, and per project
• Labor hours remaining vs. budget
• Waste factor compared to industry benchmarks
Send polished quotes directly from CountBricks.com/estimates with your logo, terms, and payment schedule—no exporting or retyping.
Gypsum board scraps often fill containers fast. CountBricks optimizes cut maps so off-cuts from one room become filler pieces in another. Less dumpster volume means fewer haul-offs and a greener footprint your homeowners will appreciate.
Because CountBricks tracks every wall, our schedule ties automatically to primer, paint, and trim tasks. Subs receive notifications when their zone passes drywall completion, minimizing idle time and overlap conflicts.
• All seams smooth to the touch under raking light
• Fasteners set below surface without paper blowout
• Edge gaps caulked where walls meet dissimilar materials
• Attic access panels cut clean with framed support
The superintendent can walk the job with a phone, call out issues, and see them logged to the punch list instantly.
Installing gypsum board is still a craft, but with CountBricks you gain data-driven precision and streamlined coordination. Whether you self-perform or subcontract, our platform reduces waste, accelerates schedules, and produces crystal-clear invoices that homeowners trust. Explore more at CountBricks.com/services and start turning voice notes into profitable wall systems today.
When Cedar Grove homeowners decided to open their 1960s floor plan, CountBricks partnered with the general contractor from demo to paint. The scope required installing gypsum board across 4,200 square feet of new partitions and vaulted ceilings.
The team uploaded the revised framing plan to CountBricks.com/takeoffs at 9 a.m. By 9:15, the platform returned:
• 185 standard 1/2-inch gypsum boards
• 27 moisture-resistant boards for baths
• 5,600 bugle-head screws with correct lengths auto-sorted
The superintendent confirmed counts with a single on-site voice walk-through, shaving two estimator days off the timeline.
CountBricks’ cut sequence reduced scrap to 7 %, well below the regional average of 12 %. Voice prompts reminded the crew to back-block vaulted joints, eliminating a common inspection fail.
• Labor finished 14 hours under budget, saving $1,260
• Material waste reduction saved an additional $380 in haul-off fees
• The homeowner received a detailed progress invoice that matched the original estimate within 1.2 %
• Use the CountBricks mobile app to photograph each finished room; images attach to the invoice automatically
• Schedule paint crews in the same dashboard once gypsum passes Level 4 inspection
• Update your gypsum price index weekly in CountBricks to lock margins before issuing fixed-price contracts
Installing gypsum board does not have to be a guessing game. CountBricks delivers certainty from the moment you say “Hey, generate a drywall takeoff” to the final homeowner sign-off. Visit CountBricks.com/consultation and book a demo tailored to your next residential project.
