Progressive manufacturers of gypsum wallboard products are looking for the next innovation to set the stage for their long-term success, which may take the form of value-added performance to existing gypsum wallboard products or diversification into new applications of their existing knowledge and technology. Forward-thinking manufacturers set the pace for new market-ready solutions when supported by a collaborative and innovative third-party partner such as ICC NTA.
ICC NTA laboratories are accredited to the ISO 17025 standard, which ensures that you and your customers can rely on the validity of our results. Our team also understands how important test results are for your business goals and objectives — all our team members work together with you to efficiently conduct tests and prepare the test reports you need. We conduct tests of gypsum wallboard for various characteristics, including but not limited to:
- Ceiling board
- Dimensions and tolerances
- Exterior gypsum soffit
- Fire resistance
- Flexural strength
- Gypsum sheathing
- Humidified deflection
- Nail pull resistance
- Product sampling for testing
- Shear strength
- Water resistance
- Water-vapor transmission
As part of the International Code Council Family of Solutions, we work directly with ICC Evaluation Service, LLC (ICC-ES) to create tailored test plans that capture specialized requirements for innovative products, such as those found in the ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria. Test plans help ensure your innovative product has a clear path through the certification process with agreement from all participants. Below is a list of standards or criteria that may be included in test plans for gypsum wallboard:
- ASTM C36: See ASTM C1396 (below)
- ASTM C473: Standard Test Methods for Physical Testing of Gypsum Panel Products
- ASTM C1177: Standard Specification for Glass Mat Gypsum Substrate for Use as Sheathing
- ASTM C1264: Standard Specification for Sampling, Inspection, Rejection, Certification, Packaging, Marking, Shipping, Handling, and Storage of Gypsum Panel Products
- ASTM C1396: Standard Specification for Gypsum Board
- ASTM E96: Standard Test Method for Water Vapor Transmission of Materials
- ASTM E119: Standard Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials
