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NATIONAL GYPSUM® COMPANY Building Products For A Better Future National Gypsum Company is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. National Gypsum Company is one of the world’s largest gypsum board producers and a full-line supplier of quality building products used worldwide. We are recognized as a leader in product innovation and provide customer service that exceeds expectations. Sustainability is an integral part of our philosophy with LEED®-certified products that promote indoor air quality. Our manufacturing plants are strategically located from coast to coast so we can help keep...

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Technology Innovation Center (TIC): Where our research and development team generates exceptional product and process solutions. From the preliminary investigation of a product to its launching, the TIC is the hub for new product development. It also serves as a liaison for building and regulatory codes. This 30,000-square-foot center is conveniently situated less than half a mile from our Charlotte, North Carolina, headquarters. NGC Testing Services: Whether you want to test product performance and quality or confirm certifications, our comprehensive laboratory will handle everything...

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NATIONAL GYPSUM® COMPANY Table Of Contents Customer Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Sustainability Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Greenguard certified products . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 PURPLE® Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Product Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Fire and Sound Selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Product Sections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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Gold Bond® brand GYPSUM BOARD PRODUCTS AND PLASTER SYSTEMS 7. Gold Bond® brand High Strength Fire-Shield® LITE® 30 Gypsum Board . 101 XP® PURPLE® GYPSUM BOARD PRODUCTS (PAPER FACED) eXP® PURPLE® GYPSUM PANEL PRODUCTS (GLASS MAT) PermaBase® brand CEMENT BOARD PRODUCTS ProForm® brand JOINT TREATMENT PRODUCTS Preform® brand Ready Mix Joint Compounds Preform® brand Tape Products Preform® brand Quick SetTM Setting Compounds Preform® brand Texture Products DEXcell® ROOf BOARD PRODUCTS

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NATIONAL GYPSUM® COMPANY Customer Support You Can Count On Tap into technical support with a call to 1-800-NATIONAL®, place an order through our award-winning customer service center, or find the answers you want at our online Design Center, where the doors are always open. Our multi-pronged approach to technical support and customer service has one central focus: Helping you design and build better. Design Center: Whether you need information on the jobsite or in the middle of the night, it is hard to beat the convenience of our Design Center. Our Design Center is always open, and you can...

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The 1-800 Construction Services Team: Left to right, Mark Chapman, Jim Farrell, Sam Halverson. 1-800-NATIONAL: Whatever stage your project is in, our 1-800-NATIONAL technical experts are here to support you. If you have questions about products, specifications and building codes, they have answers. Whether you are wondering about the levels of finish, sustainability documentation or the difference between abuseand impact-resistant gypsum board, they are here for you. They can even review your plans or drawings and assist you with installation issues or product applications. Just call...

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NATIONAL GYPSUM® COMPANY Sustainable Practices For A Better Tomorrow Water, Air And More c Our baghouse systems control air pollution and also recycle collected material back into the manufacturing process. c We send used oils, spent vehicle batteries, used wooden pallets and used solvent to third-party recyclers rather than waste haulers. c We use biological treatment and sedimentation control to treat water prior to discharge. c We use Low NOx burners in combustion devices to reduce smog-generating emissions. Recycled Paper And Byproduct Gypsum c 100 percent of our gypsum board face and...

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GREENGUARD Certified Products Reducing Transportation The following products in the NGC Construction Guide achieve GREENGUARD* Gold certification: • Gold Bond® brand 1/2" Gypsum Board • Gold Bond® brand 1/4" Gypsum Board • Gold Bond® brand 3/8" Gypsum Board • Gold Bond® brand High Strength LITE® Gypsum Board • Gold Bond® brand High Strength Ceiling Board • Gold Bond® brand ThermalFOIL® Gypsum Board • Gold Bond® brand 5/8" Fire-Shield® Gypsum Board • Gold Bond® brand High Strength Fire-Shield® LITE® Gypsum Board • Gold Bond® brand High Strength Fire-Shield® LITE® 30 Gypsum Board • Gold Bond®...

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NATIONAL GYPSUM® COMPANY Products That Make Your Projects Better Start With The Best: Gold Bond® brand Gold Bond® brand offers the industry’s most complete line of gypsum board products to meet your project requirements. Whether you want to enhance acoustical performance or need additional abrasion, impact or fire resistance, Gold Bond products deliver with our mark of excellence. Gold Bond products include gypsum board, ceiling board, sheathing, shaftliner, tile backer, prefinished board and plaster products. Take a look at the complete systems you can assemble with Gold Bond products,...

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ProForm ^mBRAND Interior Finishing Products BASE BRAND Cement Board Finish Strong With ProForm® brand Interior Finishing Products ProForm® brand Interior Finishing Products provide the right ready mix or setting compounds to finish your complex projects. ProForm offers high-quality, consistent formulas that are easy to apply, saving you time and effort. Do you need superior bonding, excellent sanding characteristics, lightweight formulas and consistent set times? You can depend on ProForm. Select products even offer added mold resistance or help reduce airborne dust. For your convenience,...

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