How to choose eco-friendly drywall:

There is a lot more to choosing drywall than one might think, and as it finds its way into pretty much every building made, a lot of resources are used in the process and noses irritated.

In the LEED Platinum certified Edelweiss House, we used CGC Sheetrock® Brand Ultralight gypsum panels for an easier build and a lower carbon footprint. It's lightweight, made with synthetic gypsum and has recycled paper on both sides.

In addition, we used CGC Dust Control® Brand Drywall Compound which meant we were exposed to less airborne particles during sanding than we would have been with other brands. 

Now that you know more about choosing drywall, find more about green home buildng in the Ecohome Building Guide and these pages here: 

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Thanks to our sponsor CGC for taking part in the Edelweiss House project.