Sound control
Silence speaks volumes
Just as mold, mildew, and moisture resistance have become table stakes for building projects, sound control is no longer a nice-to-have, it's a need-to-have. From new construction to renovations, the PURPLE SoundBreak XP family of products delivers industry-leading noise reduction with innovative solutions for walls and ceilings.
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Enhancing acoustics
National Gypsum's John Bianchi shares with Green Building & Design how gypsum boards can enhance acoustics.
Solutions for your toughest acoustical challenges
SoundBook® 2.0 is the industry’s leading resource for technical details and sound-rated assembly drawings – all in one place.
The SoundBreak XP family of products
View All ProductsSoundBreak XP Ceiling® Board
SoundBreak XP Retrofit® Board
SoundBreak XP Wall® Board
Resources
Digital library
View ToolsAcoustics Overview
Acoustic definitions, terms and ways to attenuate airborne sound
PURPLE Products - Commercial Brochure
PURPLE product information for commercial applications
PURPLE Products - Residential Brochure
PURPLE product information for residential projects
SoundBreak XP Retrofit Installation Video
Step-by-step instructions for installation
SoundBreak XP Retrofit Overview Video
Learn more about the many benefits of Retrofit
Webinar: Acoustically Enhanced Gypsum Board for High STC Wall Partitions
Hosted by National Gypsum's technical marketing team
XP Family of Products Brochure
Detailed product information for all XP products
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