Why choose USG roof cover boards?

By Emma Peterson. 

Check out this interview with roofing experts Derrick Hutchinson and Andy Vegter as they discuss what makes USG roof cover boards stand out among the competition. 

Cover boards have been proven to be a powerful way to improve a commercial roof’s performance. They provide impact protection, fire performance and excellent resistance to wind-uplift. You are most likely to find cover boards on highly warrantied roofing systems, mostly on high-performance buildings like schools, hospitals, airports and more.  

When it comes to choosing the right cover board for your project, USG is a great option. A leader in building materials, USG developed its Securock® Brand Roof Board Portfolio to extend the life of a roof system. This high-performing roof board portfolio includes four products to meet the needs of any application: 

• Securock® Brand Gypsum-Fiber Roof Board 
• Securock® Brand UltraLight Glass-Mat Roof Board 
• Securock® Brand UltraLight Coated Glass-Mat Roof Board 
• Securock® Brand Cement Roof Board 

In this video, USG roofing experts Derrick Hutchinson and Andy Vegter dive into what makes these cover boards a great choice. Andy, who has spent over 22 years with USG, explained a few of the reasons why USG is a good choice, “The UltraLight Glass-Mat Roof Boards are 18% lighter than competitive boards.” This makes them much more maneuverable, both on the job site and when travelling from the distributor to you.  

Derrick mentioned its proprietary roof board product, “Our Gypsum-Fiber Roof Board is 1800 PSI, that's the compressive strength of our product. You don't find other cover boards that can provide that type of compressive strength.” This strength resists impact threats, such as hail, foot and maintenance traffic. 

For more information on why to choose USG, watch this video or visit the USG website!