Florida State Gypsum Drywall Contractor Book Rental Package 

All Packages Include Refundable Deposit

Florida Drywall Contractor (also known as a Gypsum Contractor) is a specialty contractor whose scope of work is limited to the installation of all necessary and incidental metal accessories, including non-load bearing metal studs, runners, hangers, channels, drywall metal suspension accessories and prefabricated ceiling materials; and the preparation of the surface over which drywall product is to be applied. This includes the application of base and finish coats specifically designed for the gypsum drywall products of their own erection. This category shall not include plastering, block, or wood partitions. Nothing in this rule shall be deemed to restrict or limit in any manner the scope of work authorized by law of other contractor classifications.

Book Rental Package Pricing:

$845.00

*plus $550 refundable deposit (if books are returned in similar condition within 6 months)

Total: $1,395.00

What’s Included in the Florida Gypsum Drywall Contractor Book Rental Package?

Prepare for success on the Florida Business and Finance Exam and the Florida Gypsum Drywall Contractor Trade Exam with our convenient book rental packages. This package includes everything you need for effective exam preparation:

• Highlighted and Tabbed Books: Pre-tabbed and highlighted books, designed for quick and easy navigation during the open-book Florida Business & Finance Exam and the Florida Gypsum Drywall Contractor exams.

• 6-Month Online Self-Study Exam Prep Courses: Comprehensive courses covering all Business and Finance and Gypsum Drywall Contractor trade exam topics.

• 6-Month Book Rental Access: Access to all required books during you rental period.

• Refundable Deposit: $550 refunded (via check) if books are returned in similar condition within 6 months of delivery.

• Total Cost: $1,395.00

Upgrade Your Package - Add Instructor-Led Virtual Business and Finance Classes: 

Enhance your exam preparation with live, instructor-led Business and Finance virtual classes for just $300 more. Get real-time guidance from an expert instructor, ask questions, and reinforce key concepts in a structured learning environment.

Upgraded Package Includes: 

• Live Business and Finance Management Virtual Classes: Weekly and once per month Saturday, interactive sessions led by an experienced instructor. See Class Schedule for details.

• Highlighted and Tabbed Books: Pre-tabbed and highlighted references for quick navigation during the open-book exams.

• 6-Month Online Exam Prep Courses: Access to our self-study Florida Business Course and the Gypsum Drywall Course. 

• 6-Month Book Rental Access: Use all required books for the duration of your rental period.

• Refundable Deposit: $550 refundable deposit if books are returned in similar condition within 6 months of delivery.

• Total Cost: $1,395.00

How to Upgrade:

Select "Add Business Instructor-Led Virtual Classes" from the drop-down menu above.

1. The complete set of highlighted and tabbed Florida State Gypsum Contractors trade exam books includes the following:
   

   1. C754-20 Standard Specification for Installation of Steel Framing Members to Receive Screw-Attached Gypsum Panel Products
   2. C840-23 Standard Specification for Application and Finishing of Gypsum Board
   3. C1047-19 Standard Specification for Accessories for Gypsum Wallboard and Gypsum Veneer Base
   4. C1396-24 Standard Specification for Gypsum Board
   5. Walker's Building Estimator’s Reference Book, Walker's 33rd Edition
      
   6. Ceiling Systems Handbook, A Stahl, 19th Printing, 2012, Revised 2019
   7. Code of Federal Regulations, (OSHA) 29 Part 1926
   8. Contractors Manual, 2021
   9. Gypsum Construction Handbook, 7th Edition, 2014
   10. Application and Finishing of Gypsum Panel Products, GA-216, 2018 Edition