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Georgia-Pacific Gypsum Mold-Resistant Paperless Drywall the First in
the Industry to be Awarded Leading Air Quality Certification
GREENGUARD Certification further
confirms Georgia-Pacific's commitment to quality building materials
ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 8 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/
-- Today at the International Builders' Show, Georgia-Pacific Gypsum
LLC announced that its mold-resistant DensArmor(R) paperless
interior drywall and DensArmor Plus(R) moisture- and mold-resistant
paperless interior drywall are the first and only gypsum drywall
products to be GREENGUARD Indoor Air Quality Certified(R). This
prestigious certification, awarded by GREENGUARD Environmental
Institute, recognizes indoor products that have low emissions of
volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
In addition, these products have
received the GREENGUARD Children & Schools Certification(SM). This
certification subjects materials to additional emissions testing to
identify low emitting products that can be used to provide school
children with reduced exposure to indoor pollutants.
"The GREENGUARD Certification is
part of our ongoing commitment to provide high-quality building
products that meet the demands of builders and customers," said
David Fleiner, president of Georgia-Pacific's gypsum and chemical
businesses. "This independent third-party certification verifies
that these products meet these rigorous standards. These products,
with their unique paperless design, not only provide mold
resistance, but also are low emitting, both of which can positively
impact indoor environments."
To be GREENGUARD Certified means
that these Georgia-Pacific products will be regularly tested to
ensure that chemical and particle emissions meet the GREENGUARD
Environmental Institute's rigorous emission standards for indoor
building materials.
"GREENGUARD is very excited about
having Georgia-Pacific and their products join the GREENGUARD
program," said Carl Smith, CEO and executive director of the
GREENGUARD Environmental Institute. "The interior surfaces of most
buildings today are covered with gypsum drywall. Georgia-Pacific's
products can provide owners, builders and architects with tested,
certified products that meet indoor air quality standards for VOC
emissions."
The U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency, the American Lung Association, the World Health
Organization, and other public health and environmental
organizations view maintaining good indoor air quality as an
important issue.
"Anyone concerned about good indoor
air quality should use these GREENGUARD Certified Georgia-Pacific
Gypsum products," said Leo Bissonnette, general manager for
Georgia-Pacific Gypsum.
About DensArmor(R) and DensArmor
Plus(R) Paperless Drywall
DensArmor(R) paperless drywall from
Georgia-Pacific Gypsum is a new generation paperless drywall
designed as a replacement for traditional paper- faced drywall for
residential interiors. Mold can develop when the combination of the
right temperature, mold spores, moisture and a food source are
present. Paper can be a food source, so substituting the glass-mat
facings on DensArmor(R) for the paper facings found on traditional
drywall removes a potential food source for mold.
For areas where high humidity
levels may be present, an extra level of protection is available
with DensArmor Plus(R) paperless drywall using the same innovative
glass-mat facings, but with the added benefit of a moisture-
resistant core.
About Georgia-Pacific
Headquartered at Atlanta,
Georgia-Pacific is one of the world's leading manufacturers and
marketers of building products, tissue, packaging, paper, cellulose,
and related chemicals. The company employs approximately 50,000
people at more than 300 locations in North America, South America
and Europe. Georgia-Pacific has long been among the nation's leading
manufacturers and suppliers of building products to lumber and
building materials dealers and large do-it-yourself warehouse
retailers, with brands such as Plytanium(R), Ply-Bead(R) and Wood I
Beam(TM) offered by Georgia-Pacific Wood Products LLC and DensArmor
Plus(R), DensGlass Gold(R) and ToughRock(R) offered by Georgia-
Pacific Gypsum LLC. The familiar consumer tissue brands of
Georgia-Pacific Consumer Products LP include Quilted Northern(R),
Angel Soft(R), Brawny(R), Sparkle(R), Soft 'n Gentle(R), Mardi
Gras(R), So-Dri(R) and Vanity Fair(R). Dixie Consumer Products LLC,
a Georgia-Pacific company, manufactures the Dixie(R) brand of
disposable cups, plates and cutlery. For more information, visit
www.gp.com/build or call 800-BUILD GP.
About the GREENGUARD Environmental
Institute
The GREENGUARD Environmental
Institute (GEI) is an industry-independent, non-profit organization
that oversees the GREENGUARD Certification Program. As an ANSI
Accredited Standards Developer, GEI establishes acceptable indoor
air standards for indoor products, environments, and buildings.
GEI's mission is to improve public health and quality of life
through programs that improve indoor air. For more information,
visit www.GREENGUARD.org.
DENSARMOR and DENSARMOR PLUS are
trademarks of Georgia-Pacific Gypsum, LLC.
Web site: http://www.gp.com/build
http://www.GREENGUARD.org
Source:
Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC
CONTACT: Nicole Lipson, Senior
Marketing Manager of Georgia-Pacific,
+1-404-652-2119, or
nglipson@gapac.com; or Julie McNeal of Ketchum Public
Relations, +1-404-879-9125, or
julie.mcneal@ketchum.com, for Georgia-Pacific
Gypsum LLC |
