When specifying gypsum board for commercial projects, it is important to differentiate between abuse-resistant and impact-resistant types to ensure the contractor selects the correct board. Otherwise, the building owner may experience unexpected damage, resulting in callbacks and repairs.

Listeners will learn:

• The difference between standard, abuse-resistant and impact-resistant gypsum boards
• How Gold Bond® XP® Hi-Abuse® Gypsum Board, Gold Bond® XP® Hi-Impact®, Gold Bond® eXP® Interior Extreme® AR Gypsum Panels and Gold Bond® eXP® Interior Extreme® IR Gypsum Panels are constructed
• How the four tests that make up ASTM C1629 Standard Classification for Abuse-Resistant Nondecorated Interior Gypsum Panel Products and Fiber-Reinforced Cement Panels are conducted and how Gold Bond products perform in each test
• Situations where glass mat abuse- and impact-resistant products are recommended over paper-faced products
• When to recommend abuse-resistant vs. impact-resistant gypsum board based on the size, use and expected occupancy of a space
• The importance of listing abuse- and impact-resistant products separately in the specification to avoid confusion over which product is needed

Want to know more?

• Read the "Abuse- vs. impact-resistant gypsum board" blog article
• Earn a one-hour learning credit by taking the updated "Abuse and Impact Resistant Gypsum: Stronger and Safer Walls" continuing education course
• Read the "Shorten construction schedules with eXP products" blog article to learn about the benefits of pre-rock construction
• Explore Gold Bond abuse- and impact-resistant products
• Download the XP® Family of Interior Products brochure
• Download the eXP Family of Glass Mat Products brochure

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