Certification
Green Certified Product Detail

NGBS point-worthy green home building products for NGBS Green Certification.

CertainTeed Easi-Lite Gypsum Board Products

Product Information

Easi-Lite® Lightweight Drywall is a specially formulated interior drywall panel that is up to 30% lighter than traditional 1/2" (12.7 mm) regular panels. It is comprised of a special, sag-resistant non-combustible gypsum core enclosed in 100% recycled face and back paper. Easi-Lite Lightweight Drywall is easy to handle and ideal for wall and ceiling applications up to 24" o.c. (610 mm) framing spacing.

Certifications

 
     
      NGBS 2015
      Practice # Practice Points Available Additional Conditions of Use to Earn Points
      604.1 Building materials with Recycled content are used for at least 2 major or 2 minor components. 1 - 2 Points are awarded for use of 2 major products with recycled content each containing at least 25% recycled content. One additional major material with recycled content must also be used in the building. Some products from specific manufacturing facilities may contain higher recycled content. Additional points may be available depending upon manufacturing location.

      CertainTeed Gypsum Board prodcuts contain a minimum of 25% recycled content and can contain more than 75% recycled content.

      Manufacturer’s Comments
      901.11 Formaldehyde emissions of insulation is third party certified compliant with accordance with CDPH 01350. 4 All insulation in the building must be in accordance with this practice.
      NGBS 2020
      Practice # Practice Points Available Additional Conditions of Use to Earn Points
      604.1 Building materials with recycled content are used for two minor and/or two major components of the building. 1-6 points available. 1-2 Points are awarded for use of 2 major products with recycled content each containing at least 25% recycled content. One additional major material with recycled content must also be used in the building. Some products from specific manufacturing facilities may contain higher recycled content. Additional points may be available depending upon manufacturing location.

      CertainTeed Gypsum Board prodcuts contain a minimum of 25% recycled content and can contain more than 75% recycled content.

      Manufacturer’s Comments
      901.11 At least 85% of wall, ceiling, and floor insulation materials are in accordance with the emission levels of CDPH/EHLB Standard Method v1.1 and third-party certified by an ISO 17065 program. 4 points available. 4 All insulation in the building must be in accordance with this practice.