USG has also launched a new Web site, to further educate the building community about sustainability. "USG has long supported sustainable building by emphasizing innovation, from the raw materials and resources we use to the manufacturing and recycling processes we employ." "Assuring a high level of indoor air quality is critical to achieving sustainability because spaces that deliver comfort and functionality are likely to meet occupant needs long into the future without requiring extensive upgrades or renovations," said Kemerling. Most of USG's ceilings in the CLIMAPLUS(TM) product line are designed and formulated to stand up to heat and humidity extremes (conditions that foster mold and mildew growth) and inhibit the growth of both mold/mildew and odor/stain-causing bacteria.įor a superior level of protection, USG's new CLIMAPLUS Superior Performance ceiling panels are the only standard panels on the market to feature a lifetime-warranted, high-performance antimicrobial treatment and achieve a no-growth "10" rating in ASTM International mold/mildew testing. To further help building professionals in their quest for sustainable design, the company now offers two distinct levels of anti-microbial protection. USG Is the Industry Leader in Mold and Mildew Protection "As one of the largest surfaces in an indoor space, a ceiling using no- or low-formaldehyde panels helps create a healthy, sustainable space and meets the needs of the most demanding building and design professionals," said Kemerling. These panels and the other USG product lines also meet or exceed the guidelines set by the Collaborative for High-Performance Schools (CHPS), the State of Washington, OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and the GREENGUARD Environmental Institute. Classified as formaldehyde-free, these products can help qualify and meet the intent of several LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) credits. Of those, eight product lines exceed the California Office of the Environmental Health Hazard Assessment standard. More than 25 USG ceiling families now deliver formaldehyde-free or low-formaldehyde performance, which comes standard on these products with no additional charge or lead time. "While other manufacturers simply apply additives or surface treatments, USG uses patented formulations and coatings technology to increase mold and mildew protection in our ceiling panels."įormaldehyde-Free Ceiling Panels an Industry First Mark Kemerling, USG's product marketing manager, Ceiling Panels. "USG offers the widest selection of ceiling panels that outperform or meet the strictest IEQ guidelines for VOC emissions, including the most stringent requirement in the market, the California Office of the Environmental Health Hazard Assessment standard," said J. The company also announced the launch of a new Web site - to serve as an industry resource. These USG enhancements will help customers further reduce VOC (volatile organic compounds) emissions and increase mold and mildew protection, key strategies in creating healthy, sustainable environments through improved Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ). 15, 2006-USG Corporation (NYSE: USG) announced today that with its newly reformulated ceiling panels, it is the first manufacturer to offer formaldehyde-free ceiling panels and the highest level of antimicrobial protection available today.
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