Continuing Education

High Performance Gypsum

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Overview

Course Description

Explore the versatile and sustainable gypsum board products that withstand extreme weather, resist fire and mold, and offer robust construction solutions. This course covers gypsum panels with fiberglass facing, their applications, attributes, advantages, and LEED contributions. Course led by NGC-certified presenters, offering 1.0 LU/HSW credit.

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.

Audience

Targeted Audience

Architects, Specification Writers, Design Professionals, Facility Managers, School Boards, Architecture and Design Students, Building Owners, etc. This program meets every experience level, with time designed into the program for questions and answers.

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.