CHICAGO, April 5, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- USG
Corporation (NYSE:USG), a leading building materials manufacturer,
has received four Notices of Acceptance (NOAs) from Miami-Dade County in Florida for its exterior ceiling products. The
recognition covers six systems and 33 assemblies, making USG a
leader in this segment.
This honor is significant; Miami-Dade
County has among the strictest building codes in the country
because of the severe weather the county faces, especially during
hurricane season.
"Miami-Dade's building codes
are viewed as the most stringent in the nation, especially as it
relates to exterior wind ratings. As a result, many jurisdictions
reference Miami-Dade's NOAs as
part of local code enforcement," explained Yelena Straight, PE,
Principal Research Engineer, USG Corporation.
With four NOAs, USG holds the greatest number in the exterior
ceilings category. This surpasses all competitors in not only the
number of approvals, but also in the depth and breadth of product
lines.
"Receiving these NOAs is a true testament to the dedication and
resources we commit to developing systems that meet the toughest
building codes," said Lee Tedesco,
Senior Manager, Metal Ceiling Systems and Installation Specialists,
USG Corporation. "This is the most coveted approval in the exterior
ceiling business. We are pleased that we can provide systems that
withstand the most stringent standards for the protection of
buildings and the people in them."
USG provides systems for use in exterior environments that are
not directly exposed to the weather such as under soffits, parking
garages, covered entrances or drive-throughs. These ceiling systems
combine traditional modules, elegant linear pans, or metal panels
with a specially engineered suspension system to create dynamic
ceilings. Included in the approvals are USG's drywall suspension
system and three metal exterior ceilings. The NOAs issued for USG
Exterior Ceilings cover the following products:
USG Drywall Suspension System with USG Securock®
Brand Glass-Mat Sheathing
- Engineered framing system that installs faster than
conventional framing methods
- Used for framing exterior soffits and canopies wind-load tested
up to 188 mph
- Tested using applicable industry standards for wind uplift
resistance when installed in exterior soffits and canopies
- Miami-Dade NOA for USG Drywall Suspension System with USG
Securock® Brand Glass-Mat Sheathing
USG Paraline® Plus Linear Metal Ceiling
System
- Elegant linear pans attach to a specially engineered suspension
system to create dynamic ceilings with clean, contemporary
planes
- Snap-up design offers unlimited access with minimal plenum
depth requirement
- Systems are engineered and wind-load tested up to 188 mph
- Miami-Dade NOA for USG Paraline® Plus Linear Metal
Ceiling System
USG Celebration™ Snap-In Metal Ceiling System
- Provides a monolithic appearance while combining a clean,
unique look with the corrosion resistance of aluminum
- Hides the suspension system, creating an illusion of the panels
floating within their reveal
- May be used for sheltered exterior applications not directly
exposed to the weather
- Wind-load tested up to 200 mph
- Miami-Dade NOA for USG Celebration™ Snap-In Metal Ceiling
System
USG Celebration™ Torsion Spring Metal Ceiling System
- Offers easy access to the plenum through the hinged downward
accessible panels
- Maintains superior panel alignment throughout the ceiling
system
- Demonstrates the beauty and precision of the panel alignment
design
- May be used for sheltered exterior applications not directly
exposed to the weather
- Wind-load tested up to 228 mph
- Miami-Dade NOA for USG Celebration™ Torsion Spring Metal
Ceiling System
For additional more information, please see the USG Exterior
Ceiling Systems Guide.
About USG Corporation
USG Corporation is a
manufacturer and distributor of innovative, high-performance
building systems through its United States Gypsum Company and USG
Interiors, LLC subsidiaries and its USG Boral Building Products
joint venture. Headquartered in Chicago, USG Worldwide operations serve the
commercial, residential, and repair and remodel construction
markets, enabling our customers to build the outstanding spaces
where people live, work and play. USG wall, ceiling, exterior
sheathing, flooring underlayment and roofing systems provide
leading-edge building solutions. USG Boral Building Products is a
leading plasterboard & ceilings joint venture across
Asia, Australasia, and the
Middle East. USG and its
subsidiaries are proud sponsors of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic
teams and the Canadian Olympic team. For additional information,
visit www.usg.com.
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