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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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All Things Gypsum International Wildland Urban Interface Code Picture 1

The International Wildland-Urban Interface Code

The WUI and what it contains and why it’s important
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Michael Schmeida
October 13, 2022
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A wildland-urban interface area is, “that geographical area where structures and other human development meets or intermingles with wildland or vegetative fuels.” Approximately a third of all housing units in the United States are located within an area that meets this definition.


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Drywall Finishing Consideration in Modular Building

BUILDERS APPRECIATE THE ADVANTAGES OF MODULAR CONSTRUCTION, INCLUDING TIME SAVINGS, COST REDUCTIONS, AND LOWER WASTE GENERATION.
Michael Schmeida
June 22, 2022
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Modular building concepts—also known as off-site construction—have been utilized for decades. However, the use of pre-fabrication and modular building techniques is increasingly common now. 


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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

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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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