Drywall Product Guidance

Use the red-to-green product guidance below to select safer product types by avoiding those in red and preferring yellow and green, which are safer for occupants, fenceline communities, and workers.

When choosing drywall materials:

• Prefer drywall with the lowest amount of pre-consumer recycled content you can find.
• Look for drywall with post-consumer recycled content, and consider how your projects can separate drywall cut-offs for recycling.
• Avoid using mold resistant drywall where not needed.
• Prefer products with a CDPH emission certification.
• Use lightweight boards when possible.