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Home » Authors » Michael Schmeida

Michael Schmeida

Michael Schmeida, MSc, LEED AP is the director of technical services for the Gypsum Association, a trade association that represents gypsum board manufacturing companies located in the United States and Canada. His responsibilities include overseeing and coordinating standards and testing efforts for the industry.
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Gypsum Area Separation Firewalls

Michael Schmeida
January 21, 2021
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Passive fire protection is an essential aspect of gypsum construction. Gypsum firewalls of various types (shaft walls, simple partitions, etc.) prevent fire from spreading without relying on mechanical means of control, such as sprinkling.


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Reducing Spinout With Abuse-Resistant And Impact-Resistant Gypsum Panels

Minimizing Screw Spinout
Michael Schmeida
April 1, 2019
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Gypsum panel product manufactures started receiving complaints that drywall screw heads did not seat properly when attaching AR/IR panels to 20-EQ studs.
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Fire Resistance Codes

Duct Call
Michael Schmeida
July 1, 2017
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Fire resistance codes play in important factor in the design of buildings.
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Developing an Industry Standard for Scrap Board Recycling

Michael Schmeida
July 1, 2016
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The Gypsum Association and its member companies are committed to sustainability, and now, our industry is embracing another opportunity to contribute to a greener world.
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