Technical Resources
The NWCB has long been a trusted source of non-proprietary technical information on wall and ceiling construction.
Technical Library
The NWCB Technical Library offers a collection of useful documents on a wide range of topics. Select the series below to explore available documents.
100 Series - Codes
200 Series - Steel Framing
300 Series - Gypsum Wallboard
400 Series - Suspended Ceilings
500 Series - Fire Blocking
600 Series - Exterior Systems
700 Series - Interior Plaster
800 Series - Flashing & Lathing
900 Series - Design Data
If you are looking for the 401 Document “Suspended Ceilings Suspension Systems for Acoustical Lay-In Ceilings,” Click here to download it.
Digital Technical Documents Catalog
You can also access all the technical documents in a new searchable catalog below. You will be asked to create log-in credentials to access this new resource. Make sure to view the tutorial to find out about the different features of our state-of-the art technical catalog! Click here to get started.
Publications
The NWCB Stucco Resource Guide is available both in a print and digital publication. Click here to find out more.
The Impacts to Labor Productivity in Steel Framing and the Installation and Finishing of Drywall is also available in both print and digital editions. The new digital edition includes a bonus User Guide as part of the document. Click here to learn more.
Technical Library
The NWCB Technical Library offers a collection of useful documents on a wide range of topics. Select the series below to explore available documents.
100 Series - Codes
200 Series - Steel Framing
300 Series - Gypsum Wallboard
400 Series - Suspended Ceilings
500 Series - Fire Blocking
600 Series - Exterior Systems
700 Series - Interior Plaster
800 Series - Flashing & Lathing
900 Series - Design Data
If you are looking for the 401 Document “Suspended Ceilings Suspension Systems for Acoustical Lay-In Ceilings,” Click here to download it.
Digital Technical Documents Catalog
You can also access all the technical documents in a new searchable catalog below. You will be asked to create log-in credentials to access this new resource. Make sure to view the tutorial to find out about the different features of our state-of-the art technical catalog! Click here to get started.
Publications
The NWCB Stucco Resource Guide is available both in a print and digital publication. Click here to find out more.
The Impacts to Labor Productivity in Steel Framing and the Installation and Finishing of Drywall is also available in both print and digital editions. The new digital edition includes a bonus User Guide as part of the document. Click here to learn more.