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Continuing Education

High Performance Gypsum for Today's Buildings

Overview

Course Description

Imagine a construction material that can endure extreme
weather, resist fire and mold, and still be strong and
sustainable. Discover the unmatched versatility and
functionality of gypsum board products, offering robust
solutions for modern construction challenges. This course
explores gypsum panel products with fiberglass facing,
replacing the traditional paper facing on gypsum boards. Join
us as we examine the applications, attributes, advantages, and
LEED contributions of these innovative gypsum panel
products. Led by an NGC certified presenter offering 1.0 LU/HSW credit.

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Objectives

Learning objectives

Participants of this course will:

  • Examine ASTM standards for installing fiberglass-faced
    gypsum panels and explain how these products protect
    against mold growth and moisture infiltration, ensuring healthy
    indoor environments for occupants.
  • Illustrate how the physical properties of gypsum contribute to
    the effectiveness of gypsum panel products during a fire,
    ensuring the safe evacuation of building occupants.
  • Identify the importance of specifying products that provide
    dimensional stability and a substrate for constructing high-
    performance, resilient wall assemblies.
  • Demonstrate the durability and strength of fiberglass-faced
    gypsum panel products, emphasizing their high compressive
    strength.
  • Describe how sustainable gypsum panel products can
    contribute to the LEED rating system and promote healthier
    spaces for occupants.

Frequently asked questions

Course information, requirements and contact.

How long is the course?

The course lasts approximately 1 hour.

How is the course is taught?

Courses are taught onsite or virtually using a PowerPoint presentation. Samples, test data and exercises are based on the topic of discussion.

What technology requirements are needed?

Projection capabilities for the PowerPoint presentation, Power,
HDMI, WiFi

Is there a cost for this program?

There is no cost for this program.

Will I receive proof of participation?

NGC offers Certificates of Participation for reciprocating
association members.

Who do I contact about setting up this course and for further questions?

For questions or additional information, email us at ngcaia@nationalgypsum.com. If you are interested in taking this course sign up with the form listed in the page below.

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