With housing starts remaining strong during the first quarter of 2018, and residential remodeling experiencing a sustained uptick, it is a good time to reflect on how specialized performance gypsum panels can offer value to those seeking a new home or remodeling an older home.
Unfortunately, many builders of single-family housing, and consumers of remodeling services are unware of products such as exterior gypsum sheathing, mold and moisture resistant gypsum panels and abuse and impact resistant gypsum panels. Often, homeowners are not even aware of the existence of type X wallboard—a staple of enhanced performance interior construction.