Buildings such as data centers, distribution facilities, big box retailers, schools and hospitals contain precious lives and expensive equipment. The roof system is essential to protecting these assets from everyday service traffic and wind pressures to extreme weather events such as hail, hurricanes and tornadoes. Hard roof coverboards offer numerous benefits that enhance the durability, safety and performance of the entire roof assembly. In this episode, Chris Whitmire, director of product marketing for National Gypsum, talks to Warren Barber, senior manager gypsum & specialty systems/DEXcell, about the science behind the benefits of using DEXcell Roof Boards, manufactured by Gold Bond Building Products, LLC and PermaBASE Building Products, LLC, which are affiliates of National Gypsum Company. Listeners will learn: What are hard coverboards and their essential role in commercial roofing systems How hard coverboards provide a smooth, flat surface for the membrane and protect insulation from foot and equipment traffic How hard coverboards improve the roof's performance ratings against fire, wind,and hail The role of hard coverboards in improving thermal performance Want to know more? Read the article, "Strengthening commercial low-slope roofing systems with DEXcell Roof Boards" Read the article, "Protecting data centers: the importance of roof cover boards" Read the article, "How DEXcell Roof Boards deliver Class A fire ratings for sloped roofs" Read the article, "How DEXcell Roof Boards improve roof assembly thermal performance" Download the DEXcell Roof Board Product Brochure Watch the Discover the versatility of DEXcell Cement Road Board video case study Watch the Choosing products to design resilient buildings video Explore DEXcell Roof Board products Connect with us! Do you have a question you'd like us to answer or a topic we should cover? We want to hear from you. Email your ideas to [email protected]. Find all NGConnects Podcast episodes at nationalgypsum.com/podcasts. National Gypsum Company is the exclusive service provider of reliable, high-performance building products manufactured by its affiliate companies and marketed under the Gold Bond®, ProForm® and PermaBASE® brands. The National Gypsum name has been synonymous with high-quality, innovative products and exceptional customer service since 1925. The information provided in this podcast is for general information purposes only. For specific building or design questions, please consult with the 1-800-NATIONAL® Construction Services team or your regional National Gypsum construction design manager. Always use products according to the manufacturer's recommendations.