Question
What 5/8" drywall alternatives are available that are green/high-recycled-content?
I am the LEED for Homes AP on several residential projects, and we would like to use a "greener drywall". Now that EcoRock has gone the way of the dinosaurs, any assistance you can provide in sourcing would be very helpful, as well as weighing on on your assessments of different options. Thanks!
Answer
The best combination I could find was National Gypsum: 5/8" Gold Bond Fire-Shield Gypsum Board Long Beach, CA. It is:
- 5% Post Consumer and
- 3% Pre Consumer.
Best of luck with your projects, Edward.
For more information:
Read "Is there such a thing as green drywall? If so, what alternatives to conventional drywall do you recommend?" a Q&A answered by Mary Cordaro.
