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After nearly three decades with BNP Media, Amy Tuttle retires, leaving a legacy of industry relationships and guiding Walls & Ceilings through major market and technology shifts.

A real-world dispute reveals a key truth: building code compliance isn’t absolute—approved plans, professional judgment and process ultimately define what meets code on a project.

Guidance on assessing water-damaged drywall, when to replace panels, and safe repair practices.

Gypsum sheathing is a reliable, code-recognized exterior substrate when used as intended, but misunderstandings about exposure limits and construction sequencing continue to drive preventable jobsite problems.

A field-focused overview of how STC ratings are organized in GA-600 and how contractors can filter assemblies by fire rating, acoustic target and constructability to reduce risk and meet performance expectations.

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.