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Those who shape the future, EVOLVE

Heighten performance with lower environmental impact. The EVOLVE™ family of products are engineered to conserve water, reduce energy use and lower carbon emissions. EVOLVE is also significantly lighter than traditional 5/8” Fire-Shield® Gypsum Board, making it an ideal choice for architects, contractors and distributors.

About Evolve

Gypsum walls and ceilings have evolved

The evolution of gypsum walls and ceilings has taken a giant step forward. EVOLVE is easy to install and easier on the planet.

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CONSERVES WATER

Engineered to conserve water during the manufacturing process.

REDUCES ENERGY USE

Engineered to reduce energy use during the manufacturing process

LOWERS EMISSIONS

Lighter weight reduces carbon emissions during manufacturing and transportation.

LIGHTWEIGHT

Up to 20% lighter* making it easier to install.

FIRE RESISTANT

Fire-resistant core to provide additional fire resistance ratings in specific UL designs.

Installation Working Properties

INSTALLATION EFFICIENCY

Innovative guide marks and fastener patterns reduce material cost and time.

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Advantages of EVOLVE

From specification through installation, EVOLVE™ lightens our planet's load and delivers more to the people who move the industry forward.

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Products

EVOLVE family of products

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Gold Bond® EVOLVE 30™ Fire-Shield® Gypsum Board

Gold Bond® EVOLVE 30™ Fire-Shield® Gypsum Board

Gold Bond® EVOLVE X™ Fire-Shield® Gypsum Board

Gold Bond® EVOLVE X™ Fire-Shield® Gypsum Board

Gold Bond® EVOLVE XP™ Fire-Shield® Gypsum Board

Gold Bond® EVOLVE XP™ Fire-Shield® Gypsum Board

Resources

Review technical product information, including product descriptions, advantages, material compositions and certifications.

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Submittals

One stop for product advantages, installation recommendations and technical information.

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Safety Data Sheets

Summary of product composition, potential hazards and protective measures.

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UL GREENGUARD

UL GREENGUARD certificates for the EVOLVE family of products

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HPDs

Health Product Declarations for the EVOLVE family of products

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EPDs

Environmental Product Declarations for the EVOLVE family of products

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Product Literature

Compare the EVOLVE family of products and technical data.

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UL Designs

Fire & Sound Assembly Selector

Find fire-rated assemblies and STC ratings for UL designs involving the EVOLVE family of products.

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Explore the science and history of gypsum, plaster and drywall

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