Articles Tagged with ''Gypsum Association''

Gypsum Association Corner with Brooke Fishel
GA Corner

Why Jobsite Mock-Ups Are Still Essential—Even When Drawings Specify a Level of Finish

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.
Brooke Fishel is director of Stewardship and External Affairs at the Gypsum Association
Brooke Fishel
December 30, 2025
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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.


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All Things Gypsum

Gypsum Recycling: Opportunities and Challenges in a Circular Economy

Practical barriers make large-scale circular gypsum recycling complex, requiring coordinated efforts across manufacturers, contractors, recyclers, and policymakers to develop sustainable, localized solutions.
Brooke Fishel is director of Stewardship and External Affairs at the Gypsum Association
Brooke Fishel
December 19, 2025
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While recycling gypsum drywall can significantly reduce landfill waste practical barriers make large-scale circular recycling complex, requiring coordinated efforts across manufacturers, contractors, recyclers, and policymakers to develop sustainable, localized solutions.
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Gypsum Association Corner with Brooke Fishel
GA Corner

Understanding the Differences Between Type X and Type C Gypsum Boards

Type C gypsum board is a higher-performance, proprietary version of type X designed for superior fire resistance, so type X generally cannot be substituted when type C is specifically required.
Brooke Fishel is director of Stewardship and External Affairs at the Gypsum Association
Brooke Fishel
November 26, 2025
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Type C gypsum board is a higher-performance, proprietary version of type X designed for superior fire resistance, so type X generally cannot be substituted when type C is specifically required.


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Gypsum Association Corner with Brooke Fishel
GA Corner

Adapting GA-600 Wall Systems for Larger Stud Sizes

The GA-600-2024 manual confirms that substituting larger studs—such as 2x6 in place of 2x4—does not affect a wall system’s fire rating, provided all other system details remain consistent, though designers should review potential acoustic impacts.
Brooke Fishel is director of Stewardship and External Affairs at the Gypsum Association
Brooke Fishel
October 31, 2025
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The GA-600-2024 manual confirms that substituting larger studs—such as 2x6 in place of 2x4—does not affect a wall system’s fire rating, provided all other system details remain consistent, though designers should review potential acoustic impacts.


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ProForm Finisher Touch-Up

Ready Mix Compounds from National Gypsum Co.

ProForm Finishing Products has created a series of tools and resources to help users select which of the five levels of finish for gypsum boards is needed to achieve their desired outcome.
August 27, 2025
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ProForm Finishing Products has created a series of tools and resources to help users select which of the five levels of finish for gypsum boards is needed to achieve their desired outcome.


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Gypsum Association Corner with Brooke Fishel

Fasteners That Fire-Tested Systems Rely On: Getting It Right with GA-600 and GA-216

Choosing and installing the correct fastener is critical to maintaining a gypsum system’s tested fire resistance. Here’s how to ensure compliance—and protect life safety.
Brooke Fishel is director of Stewardship and External Affairs at the Gypsum Association
Brooke Fishel
August 4, 2025
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In a fire-resistive gypsum panel assembly, the fasteners you use matter just as much as the panels and framing. A single misstep—selecting the wrong type, size, or spacing—can jeopardize fire ratings and code compliance. This article walks you through how to use GA-600 to identify the correct fastener and GA-216 to confirm its proper application, ensuring every screw, nail, or staple upholds the integrity and safety of your tested system.
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