1-800 NATIONAL®
Your resource
Have a unique situation or application involving gypsum-based materials, finishing products or cement board? Call our experts at 1-800-NATIONAL® for help.
A free phone call from anywhere in the U.S. and Canada puts you directly in touch with National Gypsum's database of current technical information.
1-800-NATIONAL (1-800-628-4662)
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ET | Monday-Friday
Email: 800-National@nationalgypsum.com
Decades of construction experience
Whether it's a question about specifications, code regulations, product usage or installation, the 1-800-NATIONAL Construction Services hotline offers help from these experts:
Jim Farrell
Jim brings over 30 years of construction experience to our 1-800 NATIONAL team, serving as a project manager and GC/owner's representative in various residential and commercial projects, including Class A commercial high and mid-rise construction, healthcare facilities, mixed-use facilities, single-family residential, multifamily and senior living communities. His knowledge brings extensive planning, pre-construction, design, construction and project completion experience to the team. Jim has a degree in Structural Design and Construction Engineering/Construction Management and Electrical Engineering.
Krista Karlson
Krista adds 30 years of architectural expertise to the 1-800-NATIONAL team, specializing in multifamily and civic projects. During her career, she has worked for both large and small architectural firms, developing her proficiency in design and construction of municipal, commercial, residential, higher education and mixed-use projects. Krista is LEED certified and a member of the American Institute of Architects. She holds a Master of Architecture and a Bachelor of Architecture from the Savannah College of Art and Design.