Georgia-Pacific Gypsum Encourages Builders and Architects to Build Paperless

January 04, 2008

ew Web Site to Promote Moisture-Resistant Building Practices with Paperless Gypsum Products ATLANTA, Jan. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia-Pacific Gypsum LLC, a leader in innovative building products and practices, continues to encourage the architectural and construction industry to build better by building with paperless gypsum products. As the first gypsum manufacturer to offer gypsum panels with fiberglass mats front and back, rather than paper facings, Georgia-Pacific Gypsum revolutionized the way the commercial construction industry builds. To support this paperless, moisture- and mold-resistant product portfolio, Georgia-Pacific Gypsum has launched www.buildpaperless.com. Architects, specifiers, and building owners and managers can log on to learn more about preventing mold growth during the construction cycle, keeping construction projects on track for completion without delays from weather- related factors, and sustainable building practices. "Georgia-Pacific Gypsum is changing the way buildings are constructed through the use of paperless gypsum products," said Leo Bissonnette, general sales manager for Georgia-Pacific Gypsum. "Our goal with buildpaperless.com is to provide useful information to the building industry on the scheduling benefits of building with paperless, moisture-resistant gypsum panels." The Web site features several video profiles from architects and others who attended the American Institute of Architects convention in San Antonio. In addition to information on the Georgia-Pacific Gypsum paperless portfolio available to the building and construction industry, the site includes: -- Information on what it means to Build Paperless and why it's so important; -- Content on green and sustainable building practices; and -- Resources for education credits.

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