American Gypsum Passes The Test

The GREENGUARD standard is designed to define low-emitting materials suitable for environments where people, particularly children and sensitive adults, spend extended periods of time. The GREENGUARD Gold Certification requirements comply with the State of California’s Department of Public Health Services Standard Practice for Specification Section 01350 (California Section 01350) for testing chemical emissions from building products used in schools and other environments. As such, GREENGUARD Gold Certified products can be used to earn valuable credits in the CHPS Best Practices Manual for K-12 schools, the US Green Building Council's LEED® Green Building Rating Systems, the Green Guide for Healthcare, the NAHB Green Building Guidelines, Green Globes, Regreen and many other building codes, standards and specifications.

USGBC - LEED

American Gypsum is committed to green building practices, and as part of that commitment we participate in the LEED program as promoted by the U.S. Green Building Council. LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is a third-party green building certification program and the globally recognized standard for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings and neighborhoods. LEED provides a framework to create healthy, highly efficient and cost-saving green buildings. LEED certification is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement.  www.usgbc.org

Generate a custom report using ecoScorecard

With just a few entries, generate a custom report using ecoScorecard™ as this simple online tool will help determine how American Gypsum’s products will assist in meeting regional materials and recycled content requirements. Select from over 40 sustainable ratings systems – including LEED to verify MR4, MR5 and MR6 credit information, along with additional environmental certifications and criteria.

ecoScorecard

What is an EPD?

An EPD (Environmental Product Declaration) is a challenging third party investigation of a product or product family's environmental impact. Evaluations are based on a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) that is achieved using recognized Product Category Rules (PCRs).

Resources for Architects

• Fire Rated Assemblies

  Use our AGDesignLibrary tool to search our database of UL approved fire rated assemblies.

• Fire Safety Information

  Information related to 5/8" Type X Gypsum Wallboard Standards, Testing, and Certification

• Leed Contributions

  For your convenience, this area contains information on the environmental attributes of our products, regional maps of our manufacturing facilities, as well as the USGBC - LEED v3 categories related to our product lines.

• CSI 3 Part Specification

  CSI three part template for design professionals.

• Sound Rated Assemblies

  The AGDesignLibrary tool can help you find the proper assembly to achieve your desired STC rating.

• Sustainable Practices

  An informative overview of American Gypsum's sustainable manufacturing practices.

• Gypsum Association Literature

  Downloadable literature related to Levels of Finish, Product Use, Proper Product Installation, etc.

• Drywall Finishing Council

  Helps the industry with standards for both specification and finishing of gypsum wallboard.

• Important Industry Links

Company Overview

An overview of our company, products, sustainability and fire/sound rated assemblies.

What is an HPD (Health Product Declaration)?

HPDs are an open standard that allow consumers, builders and the architectural community to understand the materials that make up our products. American Gypsum Company LLC is committed to make available our claims and demonstrate that we are taking the crucial steps to improve the environment and overall health of our customers and end-users.