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April 26, 2019

Gypsum Area Separation Firewalls and Utility Placement

The Gypsum Association has published a position document on Gypsum Area Separation Firewalls intended to clarify the criteria for the placement of utilities in the flanking […]
April 11, 2019

GA-600-2021 Fire Resistance and Sound Control Design Manual

Since 1973, model building codes such as the IBC and the NEC have referenced the GA-600 Fire Resistance and Sound Control Design Manual as a primary […]
April 11, 2019

GA-620-2019: Gypsum Area Separation Firewalls

Provides a comprehensive look at gypsum area separation firewall systems. Get it now.
April 11, 2019

GA-231-2019 Assessing Water Damage to Gypsum Board

Guidance on determining whether gypsum board needs to be replaced after exposure to water from all sources. Addresses all project phases from transportation to installed use. […]
April 11, 2019

GA-227-2017 Recommendations for the Prevention of Ceiling Cracking

Guides the user through the methods commonly used to reduce cracking in ceiling joints. Get it now.
April 11, 2019

GA-234-2016 Control Joints for Fire-Resistance Rated Systems

Provides recommendations addressing the use of control joints in fire and non-fire-rated systems. Get it now
April 11, 2019

GA-238-2019 Guidelines for Prevention of Mold Growth on Gypsum Board

Provides guidelines to reduce and prevent mold growth from transportation through installed use of gypsum panel products.  Get it now.
April 11, 2019

GA-225-2019 Repair of Fire-Rated Gypsum Panel Product Systems

Learn how to repair a damaged wall and maintain the system’s fire rating. Addresses repairs of all kinds, from small holes to full-scale replacement of large […]
April 11, 2019

GA-221-2019 Causes, Prevention and Repair of Joint Ridging and Centerline Cracking

Describes the symptoms, causes, and repair methods for joint ridging in gypsum board surfaces. Get it now.