For just about any sheathing application—from drywall to backerboard to subfloor installation—there is a tool for the job. Oftentimes, it is the same tool: an auto-feed screwdriver.
Auto-feed screwdrivers got their start as an upgrade to traditional screwdrivers for drywall applications. Handling loose screws was a challenge for installers as they positioned drywall with one hand and tried to place and drive screws with the other. In response, attachments were introduced which added an auto-feed “head” to a loose screwgun. But these weren’t purpose-built tools, which tended to limit their effectiveness.