According to research conducted by Ducker Worldwide, more than 50% of contractors said weight is one of the most important board attributes, while 86% of distributors said the number one way to improve wallboard is to make it lighter.
Aug 04, 2010
USG Corporation Unveils Milestone Achievement in Wallboard History with SHEETROCK Brand UltraLight Panels
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--USG Corporation (NYSE: USG), a leading building products company, announced today it has created a new lightweight category of gypsum wallboard with the introduction of its SHEETROCK® Brand UltraLight Panels. The lightweight gypsum panels are up to 30 percent lighter than the competition, making installation easier and faster.