Single-Family Applications for Specialty Gypsum Boards
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Specialty Product Resource
Explore the material properties, recommended uses and installation considerations for the products shown in the illustration above. Click on the numbers in the drawing or the matching application in the text list, then click the link provided in this area for more information.
Exterior Sheathing
Exterior Gypsum Sheathing offers many benefits for the construction of a single-family residential structure’s exterior envelope. Compatible with a variety of exterior claddings, it is designed to enhance the wall assembly’s defenses against air and water infiltration, mold growth, noise transmission and flame spread. more
Added Fire-Resistance Panels
Fire-Resistant Gypsum Panels help address one of the main safety concerns homeowners express when planning a new home. Increasing in popularity for residential construction, these slightly thicker panels require only minor design modifications for measurable improvements in fire and sound suppression. more
OTHER APPLICATIONS | Between Attached Garage and Home Utility/Mechanical Closets
Abuse-Resistant Panels
Abuse-Resistant Gypsum Panels increase the toughness and durability of interior wall surfaces in rooms and corridors subject to elevated risk of surface scuffs, abrasions and indentations. This material is an excellent choice to help control the cost and frequency of cosmetic damage repairs. more
OTHER APPLICATIONS | Interior Ceilings
Impact-Resistant Panels
Impact-Resistant Gypsum Panels are one of the most durable drywall solutions for environments where elevated occupant traffic and potential object-to-wall impacts are likely. Heavyweight facers and a reinforced core provide enhanced protection against surface damage and penetration. more
OTHER APPLICATIONS | Interior Ceilings
Mold/Moisture-Resistant Panels
Mold/Moisture-Resistant Gypsum Panels are very helpful for delivering targeted moisture absorption and infiltration protection to walls and ceilings in areas prone to elevated levels of water and humidity exposure. They are a valuable design tool in the battle against mold, mildew and decay. more
OTHER APPLICATIONS | Interior Ceilings
Improving Sound Control With Gypsum Board
Managing noise transmission in a structure is a vital design consideration. As a component part of many different wall and floor/ceiling assemblies, gypsum panel products can contribute to a solution. Learn about basic sound-control concepts, noise-attenuation strategies, STC comparisons and sample assemblies. more
Fire-Resistance Design Manual and Sound Control Gypsum Systems
Special Performance Gypsum Board Is Coming On Strong
Some of the first groups to adopt gypsum wallboard as a mainstream building material in the housing boom following World War II were single-family residential builders and developers. High demand and tight schedules made gypsum board’s time, labor and cost efficiency extremely advantageous. Since then, gypsum board products have continued to evolve, adding beneficial enhancements such as extra fire-resistance, better surface durability, extended weatherability, and an ever-widening list of application-specific, specialty performance characteristics. Today, gypsum wallboard is still a preferred component in both interior and exterior architectural solutions for single-family residential construction. Learn more about how specifying these special-performance gypsum panels can add functionality and value to your next project.