News - Gypsum Association

February 3, 2022

Revised Levels of Finish for Gypsum Panel Products Released

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 […]

November 30, 2021

GA?255?2018 Guidance on the Use of Panel “Rips”

“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 […]

July 21, 2021

Gypsum Association Supports Research Aimed At Drywall Recycling and Landfill Diversion

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 […]

July 8, 2021

Gypsum Association Releases Three Revised Code-Referenced Publications

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 […]

May 27, 2021

Gypsum Association Releases Revised EPD for Glass Mat Panels

Document provides environmental footprint for commonly used building material. Silver Spring, MD – May 27, 2021, The Gypsum Association (GA) has released a revised and updated […]

July 14, 2020

Evaluation Report Substantiates ASW Position Statement

In January 2019, the Gypsum Association released a position statement to clarify the criteria for the placement of utilities in the flanking walls on either side […]

May 29, 2020

Gypsum Association Announces 2020-2021 Officers

Silver Spring, Maryland, May 29, 2020 – The Gypsum Association announces the election of the following officers to the Board of Directors for 2020-2021: Chair of […]

April 30, 2020

Gypsum Association Releases Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for Typical 5/8” Type X North American Wallboard

Document provides environmental footprint for commonly used building material. Silver Spring, MD – April 30, 2020, The Gypsum Association (GA) has released a revised and updated […]

January 16, 2020

Gypsum Video FAQs

The GA’s Technical Services Department provides answers to frequently asked questions about the installation, finishing, storage and handling of gypsum panel products. Gypsum FAQ: How Do […]