Gypsum board lift: types and purpose
The prosperity of the construction industry has led to the formation of a huge amount of auxiliary tools, which is designed to facilitate the work of the master builder. The lift for gipsokartonnyh sheets was no exception, because today there are several basic types of this tool:
- Wall hoist for installation of plasterboard;
- Ceiling type tool;
- Universal machine capable of transporting sheets of material around the room.
Important! This appliance requires precautions to be taken so that the master does not suffer from improperly organized work. For each subspecies of such an element as a device for lifting drywall, there are requirements for use and application. In other words, do not make any changes to the design of the device in order to expand its range of applications.
Application of the fixture in repair work
The strut-lift for plasterboard is used for mounting the material on ceiling structures. The design of the device implies a special sliding frame, which raises the mounting material from the floor to the ceiling. Use this type of apparatus is only possible for the ceiling works specified by the manufacturer.
The device for carrying plasterboard can also be used for mounting plates on walls. As a rule, this version of the device is more simple in its design, which makes it possible to produce it yourself, using only improvised materials for this. Important! This type of device can not be used for mounting ceiling sheets of material.
How to make a hoist independently?
Despite the simple construction, this device is quite expensive. Acquire the device in order to use only once for the repair of housing, irrelevant, but if the master is engaged in repair work for the sake of earning, then this device can be a good helper.
In order to save your money, you can make a lift for gypsum board yourself. To do this, you do not need to purchase expensive material that does not justify such manufacture. As a rule, this tool is made of a profiled square pipe, which has sufficient rigidity for this type of work. But if you are going to make an apparatus for mounting wall sheets, then a dry wooden bar is also suitable.
Important! It is necessary to correctly calculate the load on the homemade device, so that it does not break during the repair work.
For overhead work, it is better to use a profiled pipe. As the lifting mechanism, an electric motor or a mechanical device can be used that does not require a connection to the electrical network.
The scheme of this device is quite simple, does not require special knowledge or skills for its implementation. Ideally, all components of the device must be connected by means of steel bolts, which will more accurately and reliably hold the weight of the lifting sheets of the finishing material.