Technical Resources and Specifications
This page outlines technical information that engineers and contractors may need. Contact our team to request available documents and verify the latest specifications and approvals for each product.
Technical Data Sheets (PDS)
Detailed specifications for dimensions, density, mechanical resistance and performance parameters of gypsum boards.
Accreditation and quality certificates
Certificates of conformity to Saudi and international specifications, including SASO, ISO, and civil defense accreditation certificates for fire resistance.
Approved test reports
Results of independent laboratory tests for fire resistance, sound insulation (STC), and load tolerance in international laboratories.
Environmental Product Declarations (EPD)
Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) documentation compliant with LEED and Mostadam green building and building rating standards.
Health Product Declarations (HPD)
Transparent disclosure statements on material composition and VOC emissions to support WELL and LEED standards.
Comprehensive catalogs and guides
Complete product catalogs, systems selection guides, and details of architectural solutions for residential and commercial projects.
Documentation and construction details
Site installation guides, operational details for contractors, and engineering drawings of joints and connection points.
Do you need custom specifications or approval for a specific project?
Our consulting engineers provide direct technical support for sound insulation and fire resistance calculations and preparation of bills of quantities (BOQ).
Approvals and standard technical specifications
Specifications and standards vary by product and application. Request the current technical documents and approvals for each product from our team before using them for a project.
Saudi Standards, Metrology and Quality Organization
Compliance with the Saudi building code
Gypsum board conformity documents are reviewed according to applicable national standards, and details of each product are available from the company upon request.
Gypsum boards and gypsum powders
Integrated management systems for quality, environment and safety
International standards for integrated manufacturing
Accreditation of Total Quality Management (ISO 9001), Sustainability and Industrial Environment Management (ISO 14001), and Occupational Health and Safety in the Qassim Factory (ISO 45001).
Production lines, operations management, laboratory supervision and quality control
Underwriters Laboratories (UL)
Fire resistance of wall systems
Certified boards and systems provide improved fire resistance, with flame spread and smoke development assessed against applicable standards.
Fire resistant gypsum boards (Type X), expansion joints
American Society for Testing and Materials
Standard specifications for construction materials
Matching the physical and mechanical properties, bending strength, and water absorption of gypsum boards according to the appropriate standard.
Mechanical properties, durability, moisture resistance
Common European standards for construction
European standard specifications
Evaluating the performance of gypsum boards and their suitability to approved usage requirements in projects.
Approved gypsum boards
Environmental disclosure for construction products
Life cycle and carbon footprint assessment
A transparent, certified environmental document that measures the impact of a product throughout its life cycle from raw material extraction to the end of its life, eligible for green building projects.
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED), Sustainable Certification
Product Health Declarations
Disclosure of ingredients and health safety
Reliable detection of all chemical components of gypsum products to ensure indoor air quality and freedom from harmful volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Indoor air quality, health and educational facilities
Supply readiness and compliance with specifications for major projects
QGC's engineering team provides signed approval files, technical comparison tables and approved laboratory test reports directly to supervisory bodies and consultants.