Addressing a common issue when installing walls and fire-rated floor-ceiling systems. Model code language addressing the intersection of a wall and a fire-rated floor-ceiling system continues […]
The WUI and what it contains and why it’s important A wildland-urban interface area is, “that geographical area where structures and other human development meets or […]
The International Code Council suite of I-Codes are perhaps the most robust building codes in the world. Protecting life and property—the goal of the I-Codes—requires ongoing […]
DUCT CALL Duct enclosures made with gypsum panel products can and are built and used successfully every day. Understanding the end use of the duct, the […]
Silver Spring, Maryland – September 22, 2022 The Gypsum Association (GA) has translated two code referenced publications into French and Spanish. GA-216-2021 Application and Finishing of […]
GA-214-2021 reflects the work of allied industry partners. Silver Spring, MD – February 2, 2022 –the Gypsum Association (GA) is pleased to announce the release of […]
“Belly bands” or “drywall rips” are terms commonly used to refer to a strip of gypsum panel inserted in the gap between two horizontally applied panels […]
Limiting carbon dioxide emissions could be added bonus. Silver Spring, MD – July 22, 2021, The Gypsum Association (GA), in partnership with Divert NS, in Nova […]
New offerings include flagship GA-600-2021 Fire Resistance and Sound Control Design Manual Silver Spring, MD – July 8, 2021 –the Gypsum Association (GA) is pleased to […]