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USG Blog
Gain valuable insight from the most-trusted name in the industry with features on product performance, application how-tos, construction trends, and more!
USG offers a variety of acoustical ceiling panels for different applications. With five substrate options, it's important to understand each one's benefits and ideal use.
From our ambitious sustainability goals to the difference between Type X & Type C wallboard, here's a look back at the USG Blog's most-read articles from the past year.
For long-lasting floors, USG recommends an underlayment layer in your floor-ceiling assemblies. Isolate impact sound, reduce strain on finish materials, and more.
USG offers high-quality gypsum products for construction and beyond. From wallboard to soil additives, even food and pharmaceuticals, USG has you covered.
Discover how mass timber is revolutionizing construction with sustainability & cost-effectiveness, and how USG's mat solution exceeds code requirements for sound attenuation in mass timber structures.
Protect your property from wind uplift and hurricane damage with USG Securock® and STRUCTO-CRETE® Brand products. Ensure safety and resiliency with exceptional wind uplift protection for your roof.
What is green board? Learn more about drywall moisture & mold resistance and how USG revolutionized gypsum panels with Mold Tough® technology in this article.
Designing healthcare environments is complex. USG's single-manufacturer solutions prioritize patient well-being with safe, functional, and innovative products.
Learn how USG is leading the way in sustainability with our 2030 goals to transform our footprint, including reducing GHG emissions and utilizing renewable energy.
USG receives two prestigious awards from Architectural Record Advertising Excellence Awards—discover our commitment to delivering excellence in everything we do here.
With NeoCon 2023 around the corner, dive into the dynamic partnership between USG & IIDA and how each company champions the A&D community through future-forward innovation.
USG brings innovation to the forefront of the construction manufacturing industry through research, development, and testing at the Corporate Innovation Center.
Design with Ease: USG Assembly Builder™ Plugin for Revit®. Simplify your workflow, specify accurate assemblies, and save time. Boost your efficiency now!
USG Durock® Brand Cement Board with EdgeGuard™ offers proprietary edge performance with quick & easy installation—here are some tips for a successful install every time.
Discover how USG Securock® Brand Roof Boards provide durability, resistance, and lightweight properties for superior performance that futureproofs your roof.
Learn why USG STRUCTO-CRETE® Brand Panels are the superior option over poured concrete. Reduce weight and save time & money on your next project with this innovative product.
Architectural acoustics are hard to understand & even harder to communicate. USG's Virtual Acoustics Experience brings acoustical ceiling performance into focus.
Three recent USG Ceilings® projects were awarded during the CISCA 2023 Construction Excellence Awards. Learn how to define your space with USG Ceilings® here.
USG is proud to observe Women in Construction Week, celebrating the women in the construction industry and encouraging others to make similar career moves.
The USG STRUCTO-CRETE® Brand Structural Panels Fire & Acoustic Manual (SCP100) is the single source for acoustic ratings for UL-certified floor/ceiling assemblies.
USG Securock® Brand Roof Boards has remained a leader in the roofing industry for decades, continuously introducing new technologies and materials to push the industry forward.
Face the challenges of specifying specialty ceilings with USG Ceiling Technix™, a Revit® Plugin that allows for quick & easy design without bloating your model.
A healthier planet starts with a circular economy. Learn more about USG's ambitious plans to improve our existing waste collection and recycling processes.
From USG Durock® Brand Cement Board Panels to joint compounds, we've compiled the answers to ten of the most frequently asked product questions in 2022.
From the history of Sheetrock® Brand to the difference between Type X & Type C wallboard, here's a look back at the USG Blog's most-read articles from the past year.
Learn how faster, all-weather construction with USG STRUCTO-CRETE® Brand Structural Panels helped a recent Chicago apartment complex project save both time and money.
USG STRUCTO-CRETE® Brand Structural Panels can be installed as easily as drywall using common material handling tools, making them ideal for mezzanine construction.
Damaging roof leaks on this project required a solution with maximum wind-uplift performance. The choice was easy—USG Securock® Brand Gypsum-Fiber Roof Board.
Three leading MgO structural panels were found to fail fire safety standards—learn more about the research that made this discovery here.
Sheetrock® Brand means drywall. If you want to learn the history of the drywall industry, you need to know the origins of USG Sheetrock® Brand.
Sheetrock® Brand means drywall. If you want to learn the history of the drywall industry, you need to know the origins of USG Sheetrock® Brand.
Gypsum floor repair needs proper products & procedures to maintain the fire rating, strength, and durability to receive high-performance floor coverings.
What is a sabin, exactly? Understanding the terms pertaining to acoustics can help make more informed decisions when specifying products with acoustical properties.
USG empowers customers to choose sustainable products that avoid dangerous chemicals and reduce the overall impact on the environment across our entire portfolio.
Smart factories, machine learning, and digital innovation at USG has pushed the boundaries of what is possible and expected in the manufacturing industry.
Lightweight, easy-handling properties of USG Securock® Brand UltraLight Coated Glass-Mat Roof Board made quick work of expansion at O'Hare International Airport.
USG joint compounds and finishing treatments have been developed to meet the needs of our customers, featuring a portfolio filled with unique and adaptable solutions.
Going the extra step to install a roof board or cover board can extend the life of the roof and insulation with impact protection and fire & wind uplift performance.
Safety first at USG means putting our employees first. Learn more about our commitment to safe work practices from the factory floor to the jobsite.
It’s critical to put quality work into every flooring project, starting with the quality of the materials used. USG has you covered with a Levelrock® solution.
USG has a solution to adhesive shortages: USG Durock™ Brand Genius™. Solvent-free and pressure-sensitive, this flooring adhesive is ready to ship to the jobsite.
New USG Levelrock® literature is now available to inform prepping, priming, installation, and more best practices on the jobsite for all your flooring needs.
USG has focused sustainability efforts in four key areas to measure our growth and progress by 2030 in line with the Science Based Targets initiative.
USG STRUCTO-CRETE® Brand Structural Panels are ideal for modular construction. Learn how the strength & innovation behind these panels set projects up for success.
USG has committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) joining over 2,000 businesses on a path towards reducing emissions in line with climate science.
The USG Sustainability Tool powered by ecomedes makes it easy to specify USG products that contribute towards green building certifications like LEED, WELL, and LBC.
See how USG Ensemble® Acoustical Drywall Ceiling helped elevate a recent AIA award-winning project supporting the legacy of Chicago architecture.
Since creating the iconic Sheetrock® Brand, USG has led innovation in construction manufacturing with sights now set on digital advancements & innovative tech.
Keep architectural design front of mind with USG Ceilings Plus® Barz®, a dynamic acoustic ceiling solution that combines aesthetic with exceptional performance.
USG Sheetrock® Brand EcoSmart Panels Firecode® X are the next level of sustainable drywall panels with eco-friendly design and impactful productivity benefits.
From the difference between Type X & Type C wallboard to the current state of steel pricing, here's a look back at the USG Blog's best posts from the past year.
USG has all the answers to the most frequently asked product questions from the past year—learn expert insights from the creators of Sheetrock Brand® here.
Bond, delayed shrinkage, beading—if you're wondering why your joint compound is cracked or not performing correctly during wintertime, read up on the basics here.
Ridging, Starved Joints, Screw Depressions—learn how negative jobsite conditions can affect the installation of drywall and other gypsum building materials here.
The perfect balance of fire and acoustic performance can be complex, but the expertise and insight of USG make truly harmonic design a possibility—learn more.
What's the difference between Type X and Type C drywall panels? Learn the purpose of these gypsum panels in this article from the inventors of Sheetrock® Brand.
Regarding the construction workforce shortage, CEO Chris Griffin offered insight at a recent USCC event to what USG is doing to address productivity challenges.
Brush up the basics of drywall installation and finish with these tips, tricks, and best practices from USG—industry innovator and inventor of Sheetrock® Brand.
Finishing gypsum panels in cold, humid, or critical light conditions can have a drastic effect on the final appearance. Avoid the pitfalls with this article.
The risk of mold growth, especially after a flood, can be dangerous. Stop mold growth at its source with these tips for mold cleanup and removal.
If you're looking for tips on repairing drywall holes, corner bead, or textured finishes, USG's how-to guide can help you keep your walls and corners flawless.
A suite of USG Ceilings Plus® solutions brought clean, beautiful products into a wonderful community space in this recent Los Angeles County project.
USG Design Solutions offers architects and designers an unprecedented solution to creating beautiful spaces with a pre-engineered, made-to-order ceiling system.
Cleanroom and Healthcare ceiling panels are necessary for high-sensitivity areas, but what makes them different? Learn the performance factors of each in this article.
Recent steel pricing has impacted the industry with high prices and higher demand, but how did we get here? Read more to gain insight into this trending topic.
Fire protection goes further than just a sprinkler system—learn the differences between passive and active fire protection and how they impact fire resistance.
Gypsum panels for high-traffic areas can eliminate maintenance expenses over standard drywall. Keep reading to learn more about abuse and impact resistance.
USG’s selection of metal and wood ceiling panels provides an eye-catching and high-performing solution to a recent project at Duke University's Pratt School of Engineering.
Treat acoustics as an integral design component — embed human comfort in design, enhance invisible dimensions, and optimize integrated systems.
Sustainability in construction is growing and our concept of green building is changing. Learn definitions of key sustainability terms here.
USG has over a century of innovation in joint compound, highlighted by cutting-edge products like Sheetrock® Brand Ultralightweight All-Purpose Joint Compound and more.
We know our products inside and out, but do you? From ceiling panels to joint compound, here are ten of the most popular FAQs from last year.
With new ceiling products born from European design, USG is primed to serve our customers with cutting-edge solutions. See what’s in store here.
The new USG Blog is your source for the latest on product features from the Sheetrock® and Durock® brands, industry news, and more.