From the inventors of modern drywall, we are proud to introduce another solution to modern construction challenges—the most durable, lightweight ½”panel in the industry: USG Sheetrock® Brand UltraLight Tough Panels (ULT™).Driven by innovation and a commitment to solving the needs and challenges of the industry, the ULTimate durable drywall has improved attributes in three key areas: durability, ease of installation and sustainability.
Durability
USG invented lightweight drywall in 2010, and now we’re reinventing it with durability in mind.
Damage can place risks on labor, material cost, and quality of installation. From the plant floor to the jobsite, USG Sheetrock® Brand UltraLight Tough Panels are more durable, lightweight drywall panels that hold up through it all, whether it’s transit, loading, delivery, handling or hanging.
- Engineered for exceptional strength and durability.
- Enhanced edges that are less prone to “mushrooming,” or corner cracks and breaks during handling and installation.
- Improved score and snap for square, clean cuts every time—no rasping required.
With USG Sheetrock® Brand UltraLight Tough Panels, you’ll spend less time prepping for hang and finish so you can focus on what you do best: delivering a quality finish.
Ease of Installation
When we introduced lightweight to the industry in 2010, we knew it would help our customers work more efficiently with less strain and fatigue on crews and equipment. It’s our goal to continue keeping crews working safer and more efficiently without sacrificing performance.
- Up to 12% lighter (vs. standard lightweight panels); the lightest panel in the USG Sheetrock® Brand portfolio
- Easier to stock, scatter and install, reducing fatigue and strain on labor and equipment—up to 250 lbs. lighter per lift gets you more on the truck, as well
- Enhanced, sag-resistant ½” panels that hold up like 5/8″ to simplify ceiling installations
Light enough to lift and tough enough to trust, USG Sheetrock® Brand UltraLight Tough Panels enable crews to move faster with improved handling and installation features.
Sustainability
USG’s leading lightweight innovation services the demand of installers, allowing for greater productivity on the jobsite, but it also has a direct correlation to broader sustainability goals.
- Efficient transportation and delivery; lighter-weight panels allow for more product on a truck and fewer deliveries to the yard or jobsite
- Less damage = less scrap/waste to haul, and more product on the wall
These durable panels lead to less product waste and cleaner cuts for a more positive impact on construction waste and disposal.
Learn more here: usg.com/ult
Nick Shulda is a content writer and marketing automation manager for USG, developing content that establishes the company’s thought leadership in the construction manufacturing industry while highlighting brand identity.
