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Drywall


Description

Drywall (also known as gypsum board) is the material used to build standard interior walls. Drywall should be locally sourced and include recycled material.


Tips

O+M Tips

  • Use cleaning chemicals and solutions that are Green Seal certified.
  • Dust with micro fiber cloth regularly.

End of Life Tips

  • Contact the manufacturer for recycling information, or visit Earth911.com to determine the capacity of local facilities

For alignment with LEED Standards

  • Regional Materials: For credit achievement calculation, products sourced (extracted, manufactured, purchased) within 100 miles (160 km) of the project site are valued at 200% of their base contributing cost.
    • BD+C and ID+C MR: Building Product Disclosure and Optimization – Sourcing of Raw Materials and Material Ingredients
    • O+M MR: Purchasing - Facility Maintenance and Renovation