Participants of this course will:

• Understand the gypsum board manufacturing process, including the use of natural and synthetic (byproduct) gypsum raw materials, and how these choices affect sustainability and performance.
• Review exterior gypsum board products—such as sheathing, soffit board, and shaftliner—and evaluate the benefits and limitations of paper-faced, cement board, and fiberglass-faced options for various applications.
• Identify the appropriate gypsum board for specific performance needs, including abuse- and impact-resistant boards. Learn how to apply relevant test standards and match products to their intended use to ensure system integrity.
• Review interior gypsum board products and their acceptable applications. Understand what qualifies a board as mold- and moisture-resistant based on industry standards, and where these products should—and should not—be used.

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.