USG Securock® Brand
A cover board for every roof
By Emma Peterson. From fire resitance to very severe hail ratings, learn how USG has built a catalogue of products that can take on whatever elements are thrown at them. Recently, The Coffee Shops™ crew hosted a sound stage, sponsored by Western Colloid, at the International Institute of Building ...
Last call for IIBEC’s 2026 International Convention!
By Emma Peterson. Join The Coffee Shops™ crew and our industry partners in Sacramento for four days of education, innovation and industry connection. The Coffee Shops™ crew is putting the finishing touches on our travel plans to get to Sacramento, California March 12–15, 2026 for the International Institute of Building ...
IIBEC 2026 heads to Sacramento
By Jenny Yu. Building enclosure professionals won’t want to miss out on this annual industry event! The International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC) is gearing up for its 2026 International Convention and Trade Show, set to take place March 12–15 in Sacramento, California, at the SAFE Credit ...
The 2026 IIBEC International Convention & Trade Show is fast approaching
By Heidi J. Ellsworth. Building enclosure professionals across the industry are making plans to gather in Sacramento, California, March 12–15, 2026. Hosted by the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants (IIBEC), the annual IIBEC International Convention & Trade Show brings together consultants, contractors, manufacturers and service providers focused on roofing, waterproofing and ...
Anson Johnson & Jeff Grimland - BTS: Roofing Manufacturing - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Anson Johnson, VP Gypsum Materials and Jeff Grimland, Director of Manufacturing of USG’s Securock®. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast. Intro: Welcome to Roofing Road Trips, the podcast that takes you on a thrilling ...
Looking back at CRE 2025
By Emma Peterson. Hear all about the Canadian Roofing Expo from Alex Tolle and Megan Ellsworth! This was the first year that The Coffee Shops™ crew have made it to the Canadian Roofing Contractor’s Association (CRCA)’s biannual Roofing Expo. This is Canada’s only dedicated show for roofing systems and technologies and features ...
USG celebrates 20 years of roofing innovation with Securock® brand
With a history of innovation and a focus on future-proofing, the USG Securock® Brand Roof Board portfolio continues to set the bar for high-performance roof cover boards. USG Securock® Brand Roof Board Portfolio USG Corporation (“USG”) — an industry-leading manufacturer of building materials and innovative solutions — is proud to celebrate ...
Sylvester & Matthias Ruegge: Building Resilient Supply Chains - PODCAST TRANSCRIPT
Editor's note: The following is the transcript of a live interview with Senior Director of Supply Chain Matt Sylvester and Senior Director of Procurement Matthias Ruegge from USG. You can read the interview below or listen to the podcast. Intro: Welcome to Roofing Road Trips, the podcast that takes you on ...
Navigating insurance and regional standards for stronger buildings
By Jesse Sanchez. Roofing design isn’t one-size-fits-all. Here’s how you can help build a resilient, compliant system. When designing a commercial roof, one of the most crucial questions a building owner faces is whether the building will need Factory Mutual (FM) insurance, a standard that directly influences the specifications required for a ...
Between the membrane and the insulation
By Emma Peterson. Learn how cover boards safeguard commercial roofs from hail, fire and more! Roof cover boards are an incredibly powerful part of a commercial roof system, but they are not often used. USG Securock® Roofing director of sales Derrick Hutchinson explained, “Cover boards have been recommended for commercial ...
