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Commercial Construction Index Shows Record Optimism

September 18, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.

Amid peak hurricane season, contractors share perception of resilient building. The Q3 2019 USG Corporation + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index (Index) released today climbed to a record high score of 77, up from 74 in Q2 2019. Half of all contractors expect revenue increases over the next year, rising ...

Latest High-performance Roofing Solution from USG Now Available Nationwide

August 28, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.

Securock® Brand UltraLight Coated Glass-Mat Roof Board is a high-performance roof board for use in low-slope commercial roofing systems. Combining superior strength with an ultralight core, USG Securock® Brand UltraLight Coated Glass-Mat Roof Board should be your customer’s first choice when looking to enhance the durability of a low-slope commercial roofing ...

Safety Spotlight: Not Only Do These Products Perform, They Make Installation Safer and Easier

August 16, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.

Raise your roofing standards and enhance the durability of an entire roofing system with USG Securock® Brand Glass-Mat Roof Board products. These lightweight glass-mat roof boards are ideal for use in various systems and they’re lighter and easier to work with, making the jobsite safer and more efficient. Worker safety is a ...

Cover Your Bases with Cover Board

July 22, 2019 at 6:00 a.m.

By USG. There are many factors to consider when it comes to designing a roofing assembly, but one key product that is often overlooked during a project is the roofing cover board. Cover boards are crucial in the long-term protection of a building. Although they are often value engineered out of ...

Commercial Construction Index Shows Surge in New Business Confidence

June 29, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.

Backlog of construction projects reaches new high. Results from the Q2 2019 USG Corporation + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index (Index) indicate that more than half of contractors are highly confident that the market will provide sufficient new business opportunities in the next 12 months. Overall, the Q2 composite score ...

Project Profile - Amtrak Railyard Rensselaer, New York

April 19, 2019 at 2:01 p.m.

By USG. Updating an aging railway building to be safe and compliant. After decades of damage caused by rain, wind and industrial debris, the Amtrak Railyard building in Rensselaer, New York, was in desperate need of a new roof. The existing metal roof was starting to give way. Amtrak needed a simple, ...

RoofersCoffeeShop® Welcomes USG Roofing Solutions

March 24, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.

A high-performance portfolio of Roofing solutions that stand above the rest. No matter what the application, the high-performance portfolio of USG Roofing Solutions gives contractors a better choice in the roof board category. Our products meet stringent performance requirements, offer exceptional features and deliver superior strength. All so you can rest ...

The Importance of Cover Boards in Roofing Assemblies

February 6, 2019 at 12:16 a.m.

By Derrick Hutchingson, USG Roofing Solutions. When designing a roofing assembly, many factors need to be taken into consideration. Performance attributes, product quality, aesthetics, price and quantity must be carefully examined. One key product often overlooked during this process is a cover board. Using cover boards is an integral part of creating a ...

Roof Protection from Winter Damage: Tips for Contractors and Their Customers

January 30, 2019 at 8:31 p.m.

By USG. Snow, freezing rain and hail are no one’s friend, but they can be particularly damaging to both commercial and residential roofs. Fortunately, having the right roofing products in place can make a big difference in protecting your roof from the elements, as can taking a few preventive measures before the ...

USG Securock® Roofing Solutions at the 2019 CRCA Show

January 16, 2019 at 6:51 p.m.

Spotlighting exhibitors at the Chicago Roofing Contractors Association Annual Trade Show and Seminars. Since 1983 the CRCA Trade Show & Seminars has provided a venue for Roofing and Waterproofing Contractors to expand their knowledge in technology, safety, product and service enhancements to develop the highest level of Roofing and Waterproofing Professionals. The ...