Certification
Green Certified Product Detail

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

CertainTeed M2Tech Gypsum Board Products

Product Information

M2Tech® Drywall Panels are specially engineered to provide enhanced mold and moisture resistance for use on interior walls and ceilings. They have a specially formulated non-combustible, moisture resistant core and are enclosed in a 100% recycled moisture and mold resistant blue-gray face paper. M2Tech Type X also features a specially formulated fire-resistant core providing fire resistance ratings when used in tested assemblies.

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
      611.1.2 At least 10 different products are installed with product-specific Type III EPDs. All EPDs are certified as complying with the goal and scope for cradle-to-gate requirements in accordance with ISO Standards 14025 and 21930. 5 points available. 5 A minimum of 10 products with certified EPDs were selected and installed.

      CertainTeed Premium Blowing Wool Insulation has a certified EPD.

      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.