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GlasRoc® Shaftliner Gypsum Board - Nashville

Environmental Product Declaration

GlasRoc® Shaftliner Gypsum Board - Nashville

by CertainTeed Saint-Gobain

Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) for GlasRoc® Shaftliner Gypsum Board - Nashville, manufactured by CertainTeed Saint-Gobain. Declaration SmartEPD-2025-038-0231-01, prepared according to NSF PCR for Gypsum Panel Products v1.1, valid until January 14, 2030.

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Declared unit
92.9 m2 of product
Valid until
January 14, 2030
PCR
NSF PCR for Gypsum Panel Products v1.1

Declaration details

Manufacturer
CertainTeed Saint-Gobain
Program operator
Smart EPD
Declaration number
SmartEPD-2025-038-0231-01
Date of issue
January 14, 2025
Valid until
January 14, 2030
Product category rules (PCR)
NSF PCR for Gypsum Panel Products v1.1
Standard
ISO 14025:2006 and ISO 21930:2017
Declared unit
92.9 m2 of product
System boundary
Cradle to grave (A1 - A3, A4, A5, B1 - B7, C1 - C4)
Product specificity
Product Specific
Manufacturing specificity
Facility Specific
Manufacturing plant
CertainTeed Gypsum (794 State Hwy 369 N, Nashville, AR, USA)
Product category
Finishes › Gypsum
Product service life
75 years
Verifier
Ranjani Theregowda, Smart EPD LLC
LCA software
Sphera LCA for Experts (formerly GaBi) 10.7.1
Program instructions
Smart EPD General Program Instructions v.1.0, November 2022

Life cycle assessment results

Results per 92.9 m2 of product.

Environmental Impact Assessment Results

Nashville GlasRoc Shaftliner
IndicatorUnitA1-A3A4A5B1B2B3B4B5B6B7C1C2C3C4
GWP-total [including biogenic carbon]kg CO2 eq5.72e+28.25e+12.34e+100000007.64e+01.98e+103.46e+1
GWP-total [including biogenic carbon]kg CO2 eq5.66e+28.20e+12.24e+100000007.60e+01.97e+103.42e+1
GWP-fossil [excluding biogenic carbon]kg CO2 eq5.72e+28.24e+16.14e+100000007.64e+01.98e+103.47e+1
GWP-fossil [excluding biogenic carbon]kg CO2 eq5.66e+28.19e+16.04e+100000007.60e+01.97e+103.43e+1
ODPkg CFC 11 eq3.44e-42.13e-134.26e-700000001.67e-145.12e-1401.68e-12
APkg SO2 eq1.57e+02.57e-13.27e-100000003.77e-25.92e-201.81e-1
EPkg N eq1.85e-12.58e-25.35e-200000001.35e-36.04e-307.95e-3
POCPkg O3 eq2.74e+16.99e+03.72e+000000006.86e-11.35e+003.31e+0
ADP-fossilMJ3.14e+31.54e+21.59e+200000001.29e+13.69e+106.89e+1

Resource Use Indicators

Nashville GlasRoc Shaftliner
IndicatorUnitA1-A3A4A5B1B2B3B4B5B6B7C1C2C3C4
PEREMJ5.11e+24.63e+13.27e+200000007.64e-11.11e+106.41e+1
PERMMJ2.07e-10000000000000
PERTMJ5.11e+24.63e+13.27e+200000007.64e-11.11e+106.41e+1
PENREMJ9.54e+31.16e+31.33e+300000009.79e+12.79e+205.47e+2
PENRMMJ2.31e+20000000000000
PENRTMJ9.54e+31.16e+31.33e+300000009.79e+12.79e+205.47e+2
RPREMJ00000000000000
RPRMMJ00000000000000
RPRTMJ00000000000000
NRPREMJ00000000000000
NRPRMMJ00000000000000
NRPRTMJ00000000000000
ADP-fossilMJ00000000000000
SMkg00000000000000
RSFMJ00000000000000
NRSFMJ00000000000000
FWm31.18e+01.59e-11.67e+000000001.31e-33.81e-206.78e-2

Waste and Output Flow Indicators

Nashville GlasRoc Shaftliner
IndicatorUnitA1-A3A4A5B1B2B3B4B5B6B7C1C2C3C4
HWDkg8.41e-83.34e-94.35e-700000002.78e-108.02e-1001.36e-8
NHWDkg4.62e+21.01e-11.90e+200000001.72e-22.43e-201.64e+3
RWDkg00000000000000
HLRWkg8.93e-53.95e-61.32e-500000003.09e-79.49e-706.77e-6
ILLRWkg7.54e-23.33e-31.24e-200000002.59e-47.99e-406.05e-3
CRUkg00000000000000
MFRkg00000000000000
MERkg00000000000000
MNERkg00000000000000
EEEMJ00000000000000
EETMJ00000000000000

Carbon Emissions and Removals

Nashville GlasRoc Shaftliner
IndicatorUnitA1-A3A4A5B1B2B3B4B5B6B7C1C2C3C4
BCRPkg CO200000000000000
BCEPkg CO200000000000000
BCRKkg CO200000000000000
BCEKkg CO200000000000000
BCEWkg CO200000000000000
CCEkg CO200000000000000
CCRkg CO200000000000000
CWNRkg CO200000000000000

ND = not declared. Life cycle modules: A1-A3 product stage, A4-A5 construction process, B use stage, C end of life, D benefits and loads beyond the system boundary.

Material composition

Product composition
Material/Component CategoryOrigin% Mass
GypsumUndisclosed85 - 95
Internally Recycled GypsumUndisclosed2 - 9
FiberglassUndisclosed1 - 5
SiliconeUndisclosed0 - 1
AdditivesUndisclosed0 - 1
Packaging
Packaging materialOriginMass (kg)
Polyethylene low density granulateUndisclosed0.05
Spacer (Rejected gypsum board)Undisclosed0.9
Polyethylene high density granulateUndisclosed0.05
Biogenic carbon
Biogenic carbon contentkg C per 92.9 m2
Biogenic carbon content in product0
Biogenic carbon content in accompanying packaging0

Hazardous substances

No regulated hazardous or dangerous substances are included in this product.

Scenarios

Transport to the building site (A4)

Fuel type
Diesel
Vehicle type
Commercial tractor-trailer truck
Transport distance
448 km
Capacity utilization
70%
Packaging mass
1.938 kg

Transport to the building site (A4)

Fuel type
Diesel
Vehicle type
Rail
Transport distance
208 km
Capacity utilization
70%
Packaging mass
1.938 kg

Transport to the building site (A4)

Fuel type
Diesel
Vehicle type
Single unit truck
Transport distance
40 km
Capacity utilization
70%
Packaging mass
1.938 kg

End of life (C1-C4)

Collected with mixed construction waste
1634.8 kg
Product or material for final disposal
1634.8 kg

Product description

CertainTeed's GlasRoc Shaftliner Type X is an innovative solution for those looking to create high-performance fire-resistant walls and ceilings in shafts and elevator areas. Made from high-quality materials,

GlasRoc Shaftliner Type X provides superior protection against fire, moisture, and mold. GlasRoc Shaftliner Type X features a unique design that includes reinforced fiberglass mat facers, providing exceptional strength and durability. This design ensures that the wall and ceiling remain intact and stable, even in high-moisture areas such as bathrooms, kitchens, and basements.

Easy to install, GlasRoc Shaftliner Type X can be cut to size using a utility knife or saw, ensuring a perfect fit for any project. Its lightweight construction also makes it easy to handle and work with, reducing the risk of fatigue and injury during installation.

Designed to resist fire, moisture, and mold, GlasRoc Shaftliner Type X is an ideal option for areas that require a high level of fire resistance. It is also resistant to moisture and mold, making it a safe option for any project.

In addition to its superior performance, GlasRoc Shaftliner Type X is also an eco-friendly option. It meets GREENGUARD® Gold for low emitting VOC content.

Interpretation

Based on the results from the life cycle assessment model, the life cycle impacts are strongly driven by the manufacture. The impacts of the manufacture are primarily attributed to the natural gas usage needed for the ovens to dry the boards. The natural gas usage in the manufacture accounts for as much as 34% of the cradle-to-grave environmental impact potentials for CertainTeed GlasRoc Shaftliner Gypsum Boards at the Nashville, AR facility.

The manufacturing of gypsum board (A3) has the highest contribution to Global Warming Potential impacts. The switch from paper facing material to fiberglass mat accounts for the higher raw material impacts for GlasRoc Sheathing versus typical gypsum board. The use of internally recycled gypsum material helps to reduce the overall environmental impact potentials by reducing the amount of external raw materials needed for the process.

Another potentially significant contributor to the overall environmental impact results is seen in the results for the installation of the Gypsum Boards. The installation waste accounts for the majority of the impacts for installation. The PCR requires the use of a 10% installation waste scenario in the absence of actual data. As there is currently no actual installation data available, and because installation techniques may vary widely among installers, CertainTeed has little to no influence on the installation impacts.

LCIA results are relative expressions and do not predict impacts on category endpoints, the exceeding of thresholds, safety margins or risks. EPDs are comparable only when they follow the same PCR, functional unit and system boundary. The full EPD (PDF) contains the methodology, scenario assumptions and verification statement.