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Georgia-Pacific Building Products Showcases Industry Leading Building Materials and Innovative Solutions at the 2008 International Builders' Show
Wood Products: Weather-Resistant Wall Sheathing
Georgia-Pacific Wood Products reinvents the "shell" of the home with the introduction of its patent-pending Nautilus(TM) wall sheathing. Nautilus wall sheathing is a first-in-class OSB panel with a pre-applied weather-resistant barrier that eliminates the need for separate building wrap installation. The weather-resistant barrier helps prevent moisture intrusion, and when seams are sealed with Nautilus 3" wide seam tape, the walls are better protected against air leaks, which helps improve energy efficiency.
"Time is valuable on the construction site and mitigating weather-related problems is a must for any new structure today," said
New Prefabricated Wood I Beam(TM)
On display at the Georgia-Pacific booth (W-3159), the new XJ 85(TM) Wood I Beam(TM) joist is the only prefabricated I-joist of its kind, with strategically placed openings through which builders can easily install plumbing, HVAC and electrical systems. The XJ 85 joists are capable of supporting roof loads over long spans such as large open spaces and high ceilings. In addition they resist shrinking, twisting and warping. Additional key product benefits include:
— Consistent quality results in fewer callbacks and lower installed cost; — No metal plate connectors makes it a safer product; and — Better price predictability allows builders to forecast long-term projects and also consistent pricing across multiple projects.
New Extended Exposure Warranties
Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC announces new weather exposure limited warranties for several of its leading paperless gypsum panels. The flagship DensGlass Gold(R) exterior sheathing and DensGlass Ultra Shaftliner(R) now feature 12-month weather exposure limited warranties and DensArmor Plus(R) interior drywall now offers a six-month weather exposure limited warranty.
These paperless gypsum panels are designed as a replacement for paper- faced panels in commercial and residential exteriors and interiors. They have fiberglass mats that provide superior moisture- and mold-resistance when compared to traditional paper-faced panels.
"These new exposure warranties are another testament to Georgia-Pacific's ongoing commitment to the building and construction industry, as well as our confidence in our products' strong performance," said
New GREENGUARD Microbial-Resistance Listing
DensArmor Plus(R) drywall, DensArmor Plus Abuse Guard(R) drywall, DensShield tile backer, and DensGlass Ultra Shaftliner are now listed as GREENGUARD microbial-resistant products by GREENGUARD Environmental Institute, a leading third-party organization.
This listing means that the Georgia-Pacific Gypsum paperless panel products resist mold growth and are in compliance with ASTM Standard D 6329- 98. This is one of the most rigorous testing standards set by ASTM International, which develops testing guidelines and procedures for building materials, products, systems, and services.
"This new GREENGUARD listing and current certifications further confirm that our paperless gypsum panels lead to better indoor air quality," said
Stopfeedingmold.com Gets a Makeover
Georgia-Pacific Gypsum announced an enhanced educational Web site for consumers — stopfeedingmold.com. The site, rich with consumer-friendly content about mold prevention, now features a site host that directs users to useful information such as questions to ask the builder. The site also features videos, a directory of locations to purchase the product and functionality to obtain user feedback.
Please visit Georgia-Pacific Building Products at booth W-3159. For additional Georgia-Pacific Building Products information, visit www.gp.com/build.
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About Georgia-Pacific
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The Georgia-Pacific logo and all trademarks are owned by or licensed to Georgia-Pacific LLC. Contacts: Susan Fulginiti Julie McNeal Georgia-Pacific Ketchum Public Relations Senior Marketing Manager Tel: 404-879-9125 133 Peachtree St., 8th Floor julie.mcneal@ketchum.com Atlanta, Georgia, 30303 Tel: 404-652-2787 skfulgin@gapac.com
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