CertainTeed Gypsum

The company is broadening its indoor air quality gypsum board product line with the addition of AirRenew Essential. Featuring industry-first VOC-scavenging technology, the board offers a cost-effective solution for healthier interior environments in residential construction and remodeling projects. The new offering includes AirRenew Essential 1/2-inch gypsum board and 5/8-inch Type X fire-resistant gypsum board. Through patent-pending technology, AirRenew Essential proactively captures VOCs, specifically formaldehyde and other aldehydes, and converts them into safe, inert compounds. The line joins an existing portfolio of IAQ gypsum board products with a wide range of performance attributes, such as resistance to fire, mold, moisture, abuse and impact.