USG Gypsum Products

Overview

Ovwrview image USG Corporation
Headquartered in Chicago
Trades on the NYSE as USG
Employs over 12,000

Three Core Businesses
North American Gypsum
Worldwide Ceilings
Building Materials Distribution

United States GypsumCompany
Incorporated in 1902
Celebrating 100 in business
The world’s largest manufacturer of gypsum based products

USG Building Systems
Sheetrock® Wallboard Systems
Fiberock® Abuse-Resistant Systems
Durock® Cement Board Systems
Plaster Systems
LEVELROCK® Underlayment Products
Fire-Stop Systems
Cavity Shaft Wall Systems
Area Separation Wall Systems
Acoustical Ceiling Systems
Specialty Ceiling Systems

This section provides an overview of factors to consider before selecting products and systems.

Performance Guide

Performance factors are an important consideration in selecting products and systems. For in-depth information, in addition to specific assembly selectors, contact the distributor.

- Fire
- Acoustics
- Moisture
- Abuse
- Aesthetics

Sustainable Design

Creating buildings that co-exist with the environment is not always straightforward. Many factors need to be taken into account – using green products is only the first step.

-LEED Leadership in Energy and Environmental Desigh
- Recommended USG products
- Sustainable criteria : Clean indoor air, proper lighting, durability
- Best Practices
- Sustainability assessment of USG building products.

Applications Guide

Criteria and suggested products for specific applications ( e.g., auditoriums, corridors, food prep. areas, elevators shafts) within six standard environments, based on performance factors.

- Education
- Healthcare
- Corporate
- Retail
- Hospitality
- Houseing