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Supress Sound-Engineered Drywall (BUILDING PRODUCTS Magazine)

One layer of Supress Sound-Engineered Drywall provides the acoustical performance of up to eight layers of standard dryall, according to the manufacturer, making it ideal for a range of applications, including multifamily properties and home theaters. The panels require no special tools, they finish like regular drywall, and they can be installed over existing standard drywall with no demolition. Non-metallic construction ensures there is no interference with cellular reception or wireless networks. Panels come in 1/2-, 5/8-, 3/4-, and 1-inch thicknesses.

Now Introducing CertainTeed's ProRoc Brand Level V Wall and Ceiling Primer/Surfacer (eplans)

CertainTeed is pleased to announce the addition of Level V Wall and Ceiling Primer/Surfacer to its ProRoc Brand Finishing Products portfolio. ProRoc Level V Wall and Ceiling Primer/Surfacer, suitable for spray and roll-on applications, is a polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) product that creates a smooth wall finish. In fact, it takes a Level 4 finish to Level 5 without the need to putty or skim coat.

SHEETROCK Paper-Faced Metal Bead Effectively and Efficiently Prevents Corner Cracking (ebuild)

Builders, contractors and homeowners all agree that corner cracking is unsightly--and that this small but annoying problem can easily damage hard-earned reputations. Yet a simple solution exists to combat corner cracking and to help builders and contractors avoid costly callbacks: USG Corporation's (NYSE: USG) SHEETROCK brand paper-faced metal bead. Made with strong paper tape laminated to a sturdy, rust-resistant metal form and backed by a limited lifetime warranty for long-term performance, SHEETROCK paper-faced metal bead effectively and efficiently creates beautiful, problem-free and crack-free corners.

Georgia-Pacific Gypsum and Quiet Solution Announce Paperless Soundproof Drywall (ebuild)

Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC and Quiet Solution announced they have partnered on a paperless soundproof drywall panel. The new product, QuietRock DensArmor Plus 528, combines the moisture and mold resistance, fire resistance, abuse resistance and low indoor air emissions of paperless DensArmor Plus wallboard, with the proven noise reduction of QuietRock, the leading soundproof drywall. A single layer of the new product on a single wood stud wall provides an STC rating of 50 - a noise reduction of 75 percent compared to many other interior wall systems. QuietRock DensArmor Plus 528 is 5/8" thick, Type X equivalent, UL-classified, contains no metal inside the panel, and installs in the same manner as standard drywall.

USG SHEETROCK Tools Revolutionize Mixing of Joint Compound with Professional Mud Mixer (ebuild)

United States Gypsum Company recently announced the introduction of the SHEETROCK brand Professional Mud Mixer as part of its line of premium drywall installation tools. This unique new tool for mixing joint compound facilitates quick mixing while minimizing the spinning and shaking of the bucket, and reducing spills and splatters. Made of a durable heavy gauge steel construction, the Mud Mixer consists of a 30 inch shaft followed by four S-shaped mixing blades. Because it is balanced, and self-centering, this mud mixer is easier to operate, mixes up to 20 percent faster than conventional mixers and minimizes bucket gouge.

'Accidental Intimacy' and Other Sounds of Noisy Neighbors Top Complaints of Living in Condos, Apartments, Townhomes (ebuild)

National Gypsum is showcasing the newest solution to the noisy-neighbor problem - its Gold Bond BRAND SoundBreak Gypsum Board - at the national convention of the American Institute of Architects (AIA) in San Antonio this week. Laboratory testing has shown that SoundBreak, which installs and finishes just like traditional gypsum board, can achieve Sound Transmission Class (STC) ratings of 55 or above in most wall assemblies.

FIBEROCK Brand AQUA-TOUGH Products Receive TCNA Approval (ebuild)

The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) recently added fiber-reinforced gypsum panels to its listing of recognized substrates for wet areas in residential and light-construction applications. This new development and recognition includes USG's FIBEROCK brand AQUA-TOUGH interior panels, tile backerboard and underlayment. All three products exceeded requirements for TCNA "wet areas," with performance advantages such as ease of installation, no delamination risk and integral water/mold resistance. Prior to this approval, fiber-reinforced gypsum panels were only recognized for limited wet areas, not shower and tub surrounds.

special forces (residential architect Magazine)

Gypsum wallboard is one of the unsung heroes of the architectural world. It's lightweight, easy to install, and adapts to almost any design. Best of all, it's economical. No wonder, then, that wallboard is used in almost all new construction single- and multifamily projects in this country.

CertainTeed Brand Now Includes North America's Most Comprehensive Line of Interior and Exterior Building Products (ebuild)

CertainTeed Corporation is pleased to announce the addition of gypsum wall board and ceiling tiles to its CertainTeed-branded line of interior and exterior building products. In December 2005, CertainTeed's parent company, Saint-Gobain, the world's largest building products manufacturer, acquired BPB PLC of the United Kingdom, the world's largest gypsum manufacturer and the third largest U.S. manufacturer of suspended ceilings.

QuietRock 516 Soundproof Drywall is The Only Product "Tuned" for Single-Family Homes (ebuild)

Quiet Solution announced today a new product to help families sleep easier, and knock out noise from their teenager"s stereos, spouse"s home theater or their laundry room. QuietRock 516 provides the lowest-cost soundproofing solution for single-family residences and takes its place as the seventh member of the world"s best-selling family of soundproof drywall products. The product, premiering this week at PCBC, one of the nation"s largest building shows, was voted one of the top 10 Coolest Products by a panel of 7,000 builders, architects, real estate professionals, marketing experts and other building industry leaders attending PCBC.