From the very beginning, USG’s mission has been simple: we create building products that improve the world around us. We formed in 1902 when about 20 gypsum companies came together as the United States Gypsum Company. Twenty more companies joined the next year and a network of gypsum mines, quarries and processing plants spread across the United States.

In 1916, we disrupted the construction world with our invention of Sheetrock Brand panels, changing the way interior walls were installed. A sales representative named it Sheetrock Brand and our most well-known product was born.

Today, USG is a market leader in wallboard and gypsum products in North America, but we also invented latex paint, mineral fiber ceiling tile, shaft wall elevator systems and Durock® Brand cement panels along the way. These products sped up the building process and improved the way buildings could be designed and built. We have helped build some of the world’s most iconic structures, such as the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, the Lotte Tower in Seoul, and the Freedom Tower in New York.

Learn more about our history.

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Securock® Brand Roof Cover Boards

Our high-performing roofing products offer enhanced durability, ease of installation, and fire and wind-uplift performance, alongside several other benefits. These cover boards meet your needs for numerous applications.
 

Gypsum-Fiber Roof Board

Securock Brand Gypsum-Fiber Roof Board's unique, fiber-reinforced, homogenous composition gives the panel strength and water resistance through to the core. It provides exceptional bond and low absorption in adhered systems and offers sustainable design for all types of roofing systems including single-ply, fluid-applied, built-up, spray foam, metal and modified
bitumen roofing.

Learn more about our Gypsum Fiber Roof Board.
 

UltraLight Coated Glass-Mat Roof Board

Securock Brand UltraLight Coated Glass-Mat Roof Board is a high-performance roof board for use in low-slope commercial roofing systems. The specially treated core and high-performance glass-mat facer protect against fire, mold and moisture, while high-quality mat produces less itchiness than competitive products. Securock Brand UltraLight Coated Glass-Mat Roof Board is easy to cut, handle and install, high-performance glass-mat roof boards that are resistant to fire, mold and mildew.

Learn more about our UltraLight Coated Glass-Mat Roof Board.
 

UltraLight Glass-Mat Roof Board

Securock Brand UltraLight Glass-Mat Roof Board is a high-performance roof board for use in low-slope commercial roofing systems. The specially treated core and high-performance glass-mat facer protect against fire, mold and moisture, while high-quality mat produces less itchiness than competitive products. Securock Brand UltraLight Glass-Mat Roof Board scores and snaps cleanly and easily, making installation a breeze.

Learn more about our UltraLight Glass-Mat Roof Board.
 

Cement Roof Board

Designed to enhance the entire roofing system as a cover, fire and thermal barrier roof board as well as a parapet wall, these boards are high-performing and noncombustible. As a cover board, Securock Brand Cement Roof Board can be used with a variety of membranes and systems. It is also ideal for applications such as liquid-applied membranes and cold mastic-modified bitumen. As a parapet, fire or thermal barrier roof board, Securock Brand Cement Roof Board has an unlimited slope classification and is noncombustible.

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Our Products

Our wall, ceiling, flooring, sheathing and roofing products enable our customers to build outstanding spaces where people live, work and play.
 

Roofing and Building Envelope Solutions

USG’s Roofing and Building Envelope Solutions are the best choice for commercial building envelopes, including an air and water barrier system, roof boards, and sheathing. Architects, project managers, and builders can rest easy knowing that their visions will be covered by the best building envelope materials.

Learn more about Roofing and Building Envelope solutions.
 

Ceilings

Capping off a commercial property calls for a ceiling system that provides functionality, durability and aesthetic appeal. That’s why USG Corporation supplies a wide variety of commercial ceiling tiles for use in multiple environments. With ceiling material types ranging from acoustical panels and drywall to wood and metal, we have something for virtually all types of properties. Whether you’re finishing a hospital, shopping center, or residential basement, our lineup of commercial ceiling panels provides a variety of ceiling solutions.

Learn more about our Ceilings.
 

Wallboard and Surfaces

Our Gypsum Division is home to the iconic products like Sheetrock® brand drywall and joint treatment that made us synonymous with high-quality building materials and solutions, as well as innovative products and systems simplify work, speed up the construction process and reduce the number of people required on job sites.

Learn more about our Gypsum Division.

Building Tomorrow With Intention: Our 2030 Sustainability Goals

Transforming Our Footprint

USG is taking action to lead the fight against climate change. We’re committed to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). 

• Reduce Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 30%
• Reduce Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions by 15%

Enhance Customer Well-being

USG believes thriving partnerships demand full transparency. We’re enabling our customers to choose sustainable products that avoid dangerous chemicals and reduce the overall impact on the environment.

• Eliminate all LBC v4.0 Red-List chemicals
• Provide transparency documents for 100% of USG’s products
• Develop innovative products that enable healthy spaces

Delivering a Circular Economy

Along with climate change, waste generation and drinking water shortages are some of the most challenging problems that humanity faces today and in the future. We will improve our recycling practices and evaluate drinkable water usage in the communities where we operate.

• Become the recognized leader in construction job site reclaim for gypsum board and ceiling tile recycling
• Achieve zero manufacturing waste to landfill
• Reduce drinkable water intensity by 20%

Putting People First

We’re committed to creating and maintaining a healthy and safe environment for all of our employees, where they feel seen, heard and appreciated.

• Support a physically safe and well-being-focused work environment
• Foster an engaged and diverse workforce
• Maintain a positive and active presence in our communities
• Promote honest, ethical and responsible business practices

Learn more about our commitment to sustainable practices.

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