Articles Tagged with ''gypsum''

Expert Drywall LLC has transitioned ownership from Martin Holberg and James McDade to four internal leaders, maintaining local ownership and continuity for clients and project teams.

The company is soft-launching Sheetrock Brand UltraLight Tough Panels in select U.S. markets, delivering a major new lightweight drywall that’s up to 12 percent lighter yet significantly more durable to reduce jobsite damage, waste and rework.

Horizontal Base Studs LLC launches a new category of flood-resistant metal studs that help keep drywall dry and reduce repair costs.

Muddskip is designed to transform any joint compound into a high-performance finishing product, reducing wall-finishing time by 50 percent or more with no sanding required. Its groundbreaking rehydration technology is unlike anything the industry has seen, redefining efficiency, durability and jobsite health.

The Florida expansion doubles production capacity, boosts local employment and adds energy-efficient technology as the company bets on growing Southeast housing demand.

Gypsum panels should be delivered as close to installation as possible and stored indoors in a dry, enclosed, weather-tight area, off the ground on a level platform, with proper support and ventilation, to prevent moisture damage, material loss, and safety hazards.

Through its annual NGC Giving program, National Gypsum is donating $1 million to support STEM learning initiatives in 40 schools and nonprofits across the U.S. and Canada.

USG Alabaster has awarded its 2025 $5,000 Community Foundation Grant to the WE Players, a local youth theater group recognized for fostering leadership and life skills through fine arts.

Even with GA-214-2021 Levels of Finish clearly defined in the drawings, jobsite mock-ups are critical for aligning expectations by showing how finishes actually look under real lighting, decoration, and viewing conditions—and for protecting contractors once work is approved.