Fire & Sound Advantages for Exterior Residential Walls
Exterior wall assemblies play a central role in residential building performance. Learn how glass mat gypsum sheathing functions within tested, code-recognized wall systems to support fire resistance, sound control, and overall durability in residential construction, while contributing to safer, quieter, and more resilient homes. Read more.
Drywall Finishing Considerations for Modular Construction
Drywall finishing in modular construction presents unique challenges. Understanding best practices for sequencing, conditioning, and detailing at module interfaces can help A/E/C teams reduce finish defects while maintaining performance, schedule, and quality. Read more.
Essential Gypsum Industry Data for Analysis and Planning
Construction activity and building materials use are constantly shifting…and so are gypsum panel production and shipments. Gypsum Industry Statistics from the GA provide decades of data, offering economists, researchers, and planners insight into historic shipment trends and capacity summaries. Historic reports are available for purchase by year or become a subscriber and receive current year data each quarter. Check it out!
GA Technical Experts Offer Accredited Code Education
The GA continues to expand its accredited education outreach, recently presenting a CEU-earning course at IDABO’s 2026 Education Institute. GA technical experts are also available to deliver accredited courses — online or in person — on gypsum panel installation, fire resistance, and sound control for building and fire safety professionals. Inquire about presentation availability here.
An architect on one of my residential projects has specified type C gypsum board. I typically use type X gypsum board. Is there a difference between these two types of gypsum boards or can I use type X in place of the specified board? The GA’s technical services department has the answer to this question and many more.
Have Technical Questions? Reach Out to the GA!
The GA provides technical assistance for design, construction, and code enforcement professionals in the United States and Canada. We welcome the opportunity to assist you!
Call 301-277-8681, email info@gypsum.org, or click here to submit your question online.
GA Staff Out and About to Educate and Advocate
GA staff stayed engaged across the industry, delivering accredited education at IDABO, participating in a gypsum recycling panel at CDRA, and connecting with fellow leaders at AWCI’s Industry Leaders Conference, strengthening collaboration, sharing expertise, and advancing informed dialogue across the A/E/C community.