Unlock the Benefits of Roof Cover Boards

By USG. 

Often overlooked, cover boards are a vital piece in contributing to a roof’s longevity.  

When constructing a roof system, it is essential to consider a variety of elements. A product that is frequently disregarded during the process is the roof cover board. The cover board serves as an integral element that helps prolong the life of the roof, as it provides extra strength and protection against severe impact, hail, fire and wind damage. 

What is a cover board? 

A cover board is a substrate that is installed over the insulation and under the membrane in a commercial roof system. They have been recommended in commercial roofing since the 1950s but are not widely used in the industry outside of high-performing buildings, which include schools, data centers, hospitals, airports and government buildings. 

What are the benefits of using a roof cover board? 

Cover boards provide added protection and durability to the insulation as well as the entire roof system, allowing the roof to last longer. Extreme weather can lead to leaks that can impact the operations of high-performing buildings and cover boards can help prevent any unplanned repair costs. 

Impact protection 

Extend the life of the roof by protecting its insulation from hail, equipment and foot traffic. 

Fire performance 

Excellent fire performance that acts as a thermal barrier to improve building efficiency (FM Class 1 and UL Class A per UL 790). 

Wind uplift performance 

Achieve superior wind uplift ratings with high compressive strength  

The USG solution 

What Types of Roof Cover Boards Does USG Make? 

Over the years, the construction industry has collected more detailed information about roofs and how storms and normal maintenance can damage a roof. To combat this issue, USG offers a range of roof cover boards manufactured with properties that make them stronger from the outset, leading to an increased roof lifespan and securing the reputations of all project stakeholders, from contractors to building owners. 

Securock® Brand Gypsum-Fiber Roof Board 

High-performance gypsum-fiber roof board with a unique fiber-reinforced and uniform composition that gives the panel strength and water resistance through to the core that provides high wind uplift ratings with fewer fasteners 

Securock® Brand UltraLight Glass-Mat Roof Board 

High-performance glass-mat roof board featuring a lightweight core up to 18% lighter than competitive glass-mat roof boards for mechanically attached applications. 

Securock® Brand UltraLight Coated Glass-Mat Roof Board 

Offers the same benefits as Securock® Brand UltraLight Glass-Mat Roof Board with an added coated mat that combines superior strength and a lightweight core for cold adhesive roof applications. 

Securock® Brand Cement Roof Board 

The lightest cement board in the industry; ideal for use as a cover board in system applications such as liquid-applied membranes, or as a parapet, fire, or thermal barrier roof board. 

Learn more about USG in their RoofersCoffeeShop® Directory or visit usg.com/coverboard. 

Original article source: USG