National Gypsum Launches New Website to Provide the Facts about Drywall

CHARLOTTE, N.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--National Gypsum Company, one of the nation’s largest manufacturers of gypsum board, announced today the launch of a new website - www.DrywallFacts.com. This new site aims to correct misperceptions and false statements about the quality, safety and environmental record of National Gypsum drywall.

“We’re fully confident of the safety and quality of our drywall”

The site includes both basic facts about drywall as well as more detailed scientific information and links to other relevant websites. It is meant to serve as a central repository of key information and a quick reference for use by the media, vendors, suppliers, builders and consumers.

“We’re fully confident of the safety and quality of our drywall,” said Craig Weisbruch, Sr. Vice President of Sales & Marketing. “The controversy over defective Chinese drywall used during the most recent housing boom has led to a great deal of public confusion regarding all drywall - including American-made drywall. This new website presents the facts to the public and we believe it will help set the record straight.”

National Gypsum has manufactured its drywall in the U.S. - and only in the U.S. - for more than 85 years. This essential building product, used in homes, as well as institutional and commercial buildings, has provided fire resistance and easy installation and finishing for decades. National Gypsum drywall has earned numerous awards for safety and product quality and has been recognized for its environmental benefits by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). It has also achieved GREENGUARD^® Indoor Air Quality Certified^® status and GREENGUARD Children & Schools^SM Certification. Use of National Gypsum drywall has helped numerous building projects earn Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification under the U.S. Green Building Council’s Green Building Rating System.

Click here www.DrywallFacts.com to access the site or copy and enter into your browser.

National Gypsum, based in Charlotte, NC is a leading supplier of wallboard, interior finishing products, and cement board to the construction industry. It has a network of over 40 facilities in North America.