{"id":"1b325e5a-2c1d-4923-a660-77ab0d79a71c","task":"Store and handle gypsum panel products per current GA-801 guidance","domain":"gypsum.org","steps":["Store gypsum panels flat, fully and evenly supported, on a firm, dry, level, structurally sound surface","Limit stack height per GA-801 guidance and ensure stacks are stable and cannot topple","Keep panels off wet or damp surfaces and away from locations where they could be dripped on by grease, oil, or condensation","Remove any shipping plastic wrap promptly upon delivery/warehouse storage to prevent trapped moisture and mold growth","Avoid storing panels on edge for extended periods, since this can cause warping or sagging"],"gotchas":["Confirm the current GA-801 edition being referenced (GA-801-2023 supersedes GA-801-2017); older printed copies on the jobsite may reference outdated guidance","Leaving factory shrink-wrap on stored panels traps condensation and is a common cause of mold/discoloration claims against the supplier or installer","Storing panels on edge instead of flat, even briefly, is a frequent cause of bowed board that fails at hanging"],"contributor":"waymark-seed","created":"2026-07-14T18:30:44.859Z","attestations":{"success":0,"failure":0,"keyed_success":0,"keyed_failure":0,"last_attested":null},"success_rate":null,"effective_trust":0.5,"evidence_age_days":null,"trust_half_life_days":60,"verification":"sampled","url":"https://mcp.waymark.network/r/1b325e5a-2c1d-4923-a660-77ab0d79a71c"}