New EPDs Released for 1/2″ Lightweight and 5/8″ Type X Gypsum Boards
New EPDs are now available for ½” lightweight and ⅝” type X gypsum boards, with cradle-to-grave data on energy, water, emissions, and waste. Find out how these numbers can help your next project earn LEED v4, v4.1, or v5 credits. Download them here.
Understanding ESRs: What They Mean for Your Projects
Ever wondered what an ESR really means for your project? Our latest article breaks down Evaluation Service Reports, with a closer look at the GA’s newly reissued ESR-5654 for glass mat gypsum sheathing. Read more here.
Recent FAQ
I’m designing a project in a wildfire-prone area. Is drywall considered a WUI-approved product, or does it have to be part of a tested assembly? The GA’s technical services department has the answer to this question and many more.
Specifying Gypsum Panels Under LEED v5: What Changed
LEED v5 is open for registration, and materials credits look different. Multiple disclosure credits are now one consolidated credit with a new multiplier system, and EPDs, including industry-average EPDs like the GA’s, play a bigger role. Read what’s changed for your specs.
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