High-performance Gypsum Board for Today’s Buildings

Imagine a construction material that can endure extreme weather, resist fire and mold, and still be strong and sustainable. Discover the unmatched versatility and functionality of gypsum board products, offering robust solutions for modern construction challenges. This course explores gypsum panel products with fiberglass facing, replacing the traditional paper facing on gypsum boards. Join us as we examine the applications, attributes, advantages, and LEED contributions of these innovative gypsum panel products.

Upon completion of this course, the Learner should be able to:

• Examine ASTM standards for installing fiberglass-faced gypsum panels and explain how these products protect against mold growth and moisture infiltration, ensuring healthy indoor environments for occupants.
• Illustrate how the physical properties of gypsum contribute to the effectiveness of board products during a fire, ensuring the safe evacuation of building occupants.
• Identify the importance of specifying products that provide dimensional stability and a substrate for constructing high-performance, resilient wall assemblies.
• Demonstrate the durability and strength of fiberglass-faced products compared to paper-faced gypsum board, emphasizing their higher compressive strength.
• Describe how sustainable gypsum board products can contribute to the LEED rating system and promote healthier spaces for occupants.

Approximately 1 hour. Delivered via webinar or face-to-face presentation. Available sessions shown below.

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This course is registered with: 2 Industry Association(s)