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Save your back and the itch

Kate Horn — Wed, 24 Feb 2021 20:44:04 +0000

USG Securock UltraLight Glass-Mat Roof Board is a high-performance roof board for use in low-slope commercial roofing systems. It enhances the durability of the entire roofing system when used as cover board in single-ply mechanically attached systems. Its specially treated core and high-performance glass-mat facer provide protection against fire, mold, and moisture.

Fire Performance: Meets Factory Mutual (FM) Class 1 and Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Class A fire ratings for unlimited slope in fire barrier applications per UL 790.

Easier to Cut, Handle and Install: High-quality mat produces less itchiness than competitive products.

Moisture and Mold: Fiberglass face and back with treated core provide moisture and mold resistance. Scored a maximum “10” for mold resistance on ASTM D3273.

Features and Benefits:

Lightweight core; up to 18% lighter than competitive glass-mat roof boards
Ideal for use as cover board in single-ply mechanically attached systems
Moisture and mold-resistant core and facer
Provides protection to roof system from hail and foot traffic
Fire-resistant for use as fire barrier and thermal barrier
Unmatched mat-to-core tensile bond strength makes facer less likely to delaminate when cutting
High-quality tight mat makes for easier handling and cutting

Check out this video link on USG Securock UltraLight Glass-Mat Roof Board:

USG Roofing Solutions: USG Securock® Brand Roofing Portfolio – YouTube

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Don’t Let Your Roof Deck Have a Hole-y Night

Kate Horn — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 18:44:03 +0000

USG Securock Brand Gypsum-Concrete Patch is mill formulated and composed of specially calcined gypsum and wood chips or shavings. It is mixed at the job site with clean water only and poured in place as a patch for existing gypsum decks. USG Securock Gypsum-Concrete Patch is noncombustible and used in several UL-approved roof deck systems. Great for repairing poured-in-place roof decks such as gypsum roof decks and lightweight insulating concrete surfaces, durable: over 500 psi compressive strength fast installation, noncombustible, featheredge where needed.

Advantages:

Exceptional Strength: Engineered to provide over 500 psi of compressive strength that will accept foot traffic and fasteners within four hours of application.
Fire Performance: USG Securock Gypsum-Concrete Patch is a noncombustible material that provides excellent fire performance and is used in several UL-approved roof deck systems.
Versatile: Can be used as a patch in many roof decks such as gypsum, vermiculite concrete, perlite concrete and cellular foam concrete.

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SECUROCK & Roll

Kate Horn — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 14:00:18 +0000

USG SECUROCK Gypsum-Fiber Roof Board is a high-performance roof board for use in low-slope roofing systems. Its unique, fiber-reinforced, homogenous composition means the panel is strong and water-resistant all the way through to its core. USG SECUROCK Gypsum-Fiber Roof Board provides low absorption and an exceptional bond in adhered systems, and, because of its homogenous composition, achieves high wind uplift ratings with no risk of facer delamination. Made from 97% recycled material, USG SECUROCK Gypsum-Fiber Roof Board combines superior performance with sustainable design for single-ply roofing systems.

https://youtu.be/d64dnCJWv00

Feature and benefits:

Exceptional bond and low absorption in adhered systems
Resistant to moisture and mold
Exceptional wind uplift performance
Manufactured from 97% recycled material
Provides protection from hail and foot traffic when adhered with insulation adhesive
Less itchy than the competition

Check out the chart below on how Securock stacks up against the competition:

PRODUCT COMPARISON GUIDE

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