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All Things Gypsum
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Technical and current information about the standards and practices in the drywall 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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Mark Fowler
May 6, 2020
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I want to first thank all the great guests we have had on Walls & Ceilings’ videos with our Publisher Jill Bloom. 


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Gypsum Code

Code Updates: The 2021 I-Codes

The GA Strives to Maintain Consistency Within the Codes—But it's Complicated.
Michael Schmeida
March 9, 2020
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The International Code Council suite of I-Codes are perhaps the most robust building codes in the world. Protecting life and property—the goal of the I-Codes—requires ongoing maintenance. 


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Resilience and Gypsum Panel Products

The Four Basic Principles of Resilience and How they Interact
Michael Schmeida
December 3, 2019
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Resilience is a newer design concern within the construction industry. With the apparent increase in natural disasters, such as hurricanes and wildfires, the desire for more resilient buildings is on many people’s minds. However, what is resilience and how do gypsum panel products factor into this new way of thinking?


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New GA Website Goes Live
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Susan Hines: New GA Website Goes Live

Educational videos, an updated search engine, and an endless library of information, all at your fingertips.
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Susan Hines
October 1, 2019
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In late June, the Gypsum Association took its website to the next level with a complete redesign that offers—among other things—more robust search functionality, new content, and both video tutorials and video FAQs.


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New GA Website Goes Live
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New Gypsum Association Website Goes Live

Educational videos, an updated search engine, and an endless library of information, all at your fingertips.
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Susan Hines
September 19, 2019
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In late June, the Gypsum Association took its website to the next level with a complete redesign that offers—among other things—more robust search functionality, new content, and both video tutorials and video FAQs.


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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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A Gypsum Q&A with Gypsum Association Specialist, Greg Woolley

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Susan Hines
December 1, 2018
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After a year at the Gypsum Association, Technical Services Specialist Greg Woolley is more than ready to answer your questions related to gypsum panel products.
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Gypsum Panels for Single-family Homes

Specialized Performance Gypsum Panels for Single-family Homes

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Susan Hines
July 5, 2018
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There's value in using specialized gypsum panels for a home. But the benefits don’t stop there.
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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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