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Study shows Georgia-Pacific Gypsum Dens products can save significant construction time

Georgia-Pacific Canada recently announced the results of a study, developed with New York-based Turner Construction, that shows significant scheduling – and therefore financial – benefits of using Dens™ Brand paperless, moisture-resistant gypsum products.

Paperless fiberglass mat products are designed as a replacement for paper-faced panels in commercial and residential buildings. Dens Brand panels have fiberglass mats front and back that provide superior moisture and mould resistance compared to traditional paper-faced panels.

In the study, Turner used advanced Building Information Modeling (BIM) software to model an assisted living facility in the Northeast to identify and show how significant efficiencies in the sequence and construction process can benefit architects, general contractors and building owners. Model construction of the $90 million commercial project showed that installing moisture- and mould-resistant DensArmor Plus® interior drywall from Georgia-Pacific Gypsum accelerated the construction process by up to ten weeks. The potential savings in both time and money were a result of being able to install the gypsum panels earlier in the construction cycle before a structure is fully enclosed, allowing crews to work simultaneously and compressing schedules.

“Because of their overall durability and resistance to moisture, using Dens products in specific applications before the building has been dried in has proven to help accelerate the completion time of the project and without the fear of moisture damage that is seen with regular drywall,” says Edward V. McNeill, senior vice president, Operations, Turner Construction.

“The results show benefits for all parties involved in the construction process,” says Michael Galan, Canadian Sales Manager for Georgia-Pacific Canada. ““BIM helps everyone involved visualize the value of paperless gypsum products. Our products can make a difference in the development, construction and the life of a building.”

Ultimately, the facility will be constructed with numerous Dens Brand products, including the flagship DensGlass Gold® exterior sheathing, which now features 12-month weather exposure limited warranties, and DensArmor Plus interior drywall, which has a six-month weather exposure limited warranty.

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