Provides an overview of how acoustically enhanced gypsum board can improve STC ratings of wall assemblies and includes discussions on sound terminology, sound reducing solutions, innovative technologies, and design considerations.

Provides an overview of the characteristics of gypsum board that allow it to contribute to sustainably designed buildings, a look at methods for ensuring continued healthy indoor air and eliminating waste.

Be able to classify fire resistance boards, as well as abuse and impact resistant gypsum wallboards. Review the system applications, ASTM C 1629, costs, and additional resources regarding this product.

Define the key acoustical concepts and terminology (i.e. airborne sound, decibels), and market trends driving high STC wall partitions. Learn about new solutions that utilize innovative gypsum technology.

Discover different "stucco look" options with the introduction of cement-board stucco (CBS). Review this product's code changes, updates, code acceptance criteria, installation procedures and specification details.

Become familiar with cement backerboard, along with its history, applications, and manufacturing process. This course lists the different types of cement backboard and the fire rated assemblies that apply to this product.

This course outlines the history of gypsum wallboard, and gives some interesting facts about the industry. Learn about products used in exterior and interior applications, and the advantages of designing with specialty gypsum products that are abuse/impact and mold resistant systems.

Be able to describe stucco terminology, system components, and the benefits of stucco, such as moisture and fire resistance. Compare and contrast exterior envelopes, exterior claddings, and exterior sheathings, as well as review sheathing's overall performance.

This course introduces gypsum and its fire resistance capabilities. Be able to determine the levels of finish, along with basic terminology, and when to specify according to levels.

Learn how to find UL designs online and how to tell the difference between the three UL Volumes. Become familiar on the usage of Volume 1, while being able to analyze three UL designs. Understand fire resistant properties and calcination of gypsum.