Category: Gypsum
Gypsum Association Expands Web-Based Answers
The Gypsum Association (GA), is the center of technical expertise for gypsum panel products, including gypsum board, abuse resistant and impact resistant gypsum panels, as well as gypsum shaftliner and exterior gypsum sheathing. The Association is committed to answering questions about the appropriate installation, handling, storage and use of these materials. Due to their inherent fire resistance and ease of installation, gypsum panel products are specified for use in nearly every structure built today. To address questions, the Association has revamped and continuously expands its list of online Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).
Read MoreAtlas Roofing first to pass more stringent NFPA 285 Fire Test criteria
Atlas Roofing Corporation is the first polyiso manufacturer to successfully pass the new, more stringent NFPA 285 Fire Test criteria – a test that measures the fire propagation potential of a wall assembly.
Read MoreGypsum Association Revises 11 Technical Documents
The Gypsum Association (GA) announces the revision of 11 technical documents pertaining to the application, finishing, handling, and storage of gypsum panel products.
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Better Together: A Global Gateway to Acoustical Design
Stepping off a plane and into the new Calgary International Airport (YYC) is a transformative experience. Natural materials, including wood, metal and stone channel the essence of the surrounding region, while expansive windows show off views of the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Designers from around Canada worked for several years to cultivate a design that blended aesthetic beauty with functionality and sustainability.
Read MoreGypsum Association revises five technical documents
Late in 2016, the Gypsum Association (GA) released five revised technical documents. GA-220-2016 Gypsum Board Winter Related Installation Recommendations; GA-223-2016 Gypsum Panel Products, Types, Uses, and Standards; GA-226-2016 Application of Gypsum Board to Form Curved Surface; GA-234-2016 Control Joints for Fire Resistance Rated Systems, and GA-338-2016 Guidelines for Prevention of Mold Growth on Gypsum Board have been updated to reflect current best practices. As a service to the design and construction community, these documents, and more than thirty additional technical documents, are available for free download through the GA Bookstore.
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Guide to Green Building Products – Product of the Week
The EXTECH SKYSHADE 8000® standing seam, translucent canopy system is engineered for long spans, snow loading conditions and to withstand extreme wind loads including in hurricane-prone areas. Photo by Cory Klein
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