NGConnects by National Gypsum Company
NGConnects by National Gypsum Company
Podcast Description
We obsess over the details to help you build better. The NGConnects™ podcast features conversations surrounding solutions for today’s construction and design challenges.
During each episode National Gypsum team members and industry leaders discuss challenges in the construction and architectural industry and effective solutions. Featured guests include 1-800-NATIONAL® Construction Services team members, construction design managers, product managers and industry experts.
Conversations with technical experts cover a wide range of construction and architecture topics, including UL fire-rated assemblies, gypsum board classifications, understanding the Gypsum Association’s GA-214 “Levels of Finish for Gypsum Panel Products,” acoustical assemblies and more. The podcast is designed to give professionals — from drywall contractors and finishers to architects and specifiers — working in the construction and architectural design industries a better understanding of gypsum board, joint finishing, cement and roof board products and how they are used to create safe, sustainable and better performing buildings where people live, work and play.
National Gypsum Company is the exclusive service provider of reliable, high-performance building products manufactured by its affiliate companies and marketed under the Gold Bond®, ProForm® and PermaBASE® brands.
The National Gypsum name has been synonymous with high-quality, innovative products and exceptional customer service since 1925.
The information provided in this podcast is for general information purposes only. For specific building or design questions, please consult with the 1-800-NATIONAL Construction Services team or your regional National Gypsum construction design manager. Always use products according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
https://www.nationalgypsum.com/
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The podcast covers essential topics in the construction and architectural industries, including fire-rated assembly specifications, mixed-material exteriors, and gypsum board classifications, with practical episodes like those detailing continuous insulation solutions and the differences between Type X and Type C gypsum boards.
We obsess over the details to help you build better. The NGConnects™ podcast features conversations surrounding solutions for today’s construction and design challenges.
During each episode National Gypsum team members and industry leaders discuss challenges in the construction and architectural industry and effective solutions. Featured guests include 1-800-NATIONAL® Construction Services team members, construction design managers, product managers and industry experts.
Conversations with technical experts cover a wide range of construction and architecture topics, including UL fire-rated assemblies, gypsum board classifications, understanding the Gypsum Association’s GA-214 “Levels of Finish for Gypsum Panel Products,” acoustical assemblies and more. The podcast is designed to give professionals — from drywall contractors and finishers to architects and specifiers — working in the construction and architectural design industries a better understanding of gypsum board, joint finishing, cement and roof board products and how they are used to create safe, sustainable and better performing buildings where people live, work and play.
National Gypsum Company is the exclusive service provider of reliable, high-performance building products manufactured by its affiliate companies and marketed under the Gold Bond®, ProForm® and PermaBASE® brands.
The National Gypsum name has been synonymous with high-quality, innovative products and exceptional customer service since 1925.
The information provided in this podcast is for general information purposes only. For specific building or design questions, please consult with the 1-800-NATIONAL Construction Services team or your regional National Gypsum construction design manager. Always use products according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
https://www.nationalgypsum.com/
[email protected]
For years, fire-safety ratings dominated the technical discussions surrounding commercial and residential building designs. Today, acoustics has emerged as an equally vital priority for architects, builders and developers. Designing environments that are both safe from fire and acoustically comfortable is critical for patient recovery in hospitals, student focus in schools and peaceful living in multifamily homes.
In this episode, host Nolan Kondrich sits down with National Gypsum Construction Design Managers Jordan Jarvis and Scott Hughes to explore the evolving landscape of fire- and sound-rated assemblies. Together, they break down the fundamental science of Sound Transmission Class, pinpoint the field errors that ruin wall performance and share sector-specific strategies for healthcare, multi-family and educational structures.
Listeners will learn:
The acoustics revolution: Why changing demographics and wellness-focused design have made acoustics a top-tier design priority alongside fire safety.
Acoustics 200 fundamentals: The relationship between STC, Hertz (frequency) and Decibels.
The danger of flanking paths: How perfect wall designs can fail in the field due to structural joints, gaps and electrical boxes — and how to eliminate these issues with acoustical sealant, putty pads and offset joints.
Sector-specific strategies:
Healthcare: Maximizing hospital space with thin wall technology like Gold Bond® SoundBreak® XP® Gypsum Board’s viscoelastic polymer core.
Multifamily: Achieving the code-minimum STC 50 through strategic decoupling and understanding the risks of short-circuiting resilient channels (RC-1).
Education: Managing background noise, understanding Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) to control sound bounce and utilizing smart room placement to isolate noisy mechanical zones from classrooms.
Time-saving technical resources: How to navigate over 300 tested configurations using the online Fire & Sound Assembly Selector™, the SoundBook® 2.0, The PURPLE Book®, and The Wood Book™.
Want to know more?
Explore the Fire & Sound Assembly Selector
Download The Wood Book
Learn more about SoundBreak XP® Wall Board
Watch the video guide: Fire & Sound Solutions by Building Type CEU
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Do you have a question you’d like us to answer or a topic we should cover? We want to hear from you. Email your ideas to [email protected].
Find all NGConnects Podcast episodes at nationalgypsum.com/podcasts.
National Gypsum Company is the exclusive service provider of reliable, high-performance building products manufactured by its affiliate companies and marketed under the Gold Bond®, ProForm® and PermaBASE® brands.
The National Gypsum name has been synonymous with high-quality, innovative products and exceptional customer service since 1925.
The information provided in this podcast is for general information purposes only. For specific building or design questions, please consult with the 1-800-NATIONAL® Construction Services team or your regional National Gypsum construction design manager. Always use products according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.
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