A: No. USG Structural Panel is the only UL-certified noncombustible cementitious panel in North America. USG Structural Panel offers the simplest 2-hour floor/ ceiling fire assembly which saves time and money.

A: USG Structural Panel is compliant with the 2012, 2015 and 2018 IBC.

A: Yes. We have the simplest 2-hour assemblies G556 and H505 with one layer of drywall (ULIX). We have the most comprehensive testing database of any panel for different assemblies, which can be found at: www.USGStructuralUL.com

A: Subfloor is typically used in midrise buildings, health facilities, theaters, hotels, residential buildings and homes, multipurpose midrise buildings, panelized construction or in simple platforms or mezzanines. It is also used as the lightweight floor in permanent modular construction.

Roof Deck can be used for commercial low-slope or residential sloped roofing, balconies, and canopies. To see more information on what can be applied to USG Structural Roof Deck, reference High Performance Roof Applications (SCP68).

Foundation Wall can be used for foundation renovation or new building foundation construction, full-height basements, storm shelters, crawl space, and cellars.

A: View USGStructuralVideos.com for Project Profiles on just a few of the projects that have used USG Structural Panel.

A: Yes, when mounted on one side of 6" wall studs at 16"o.c., USG Structural Panel can attain GSA level ‘C’ protection (4psi blast pressure, 28psi-ms maximum blast impulse). If USG Structural Panel is mounted on both sides of the wall 6" stud at 16"o.c., USG Structural Panel can attain GSA level ‘D’ protection (10psi maximum blast pressure and 89psi-ms maximum blast impulse).

A: USG Structural Panel is easy to install (lay, fasten), and only requires a single trade. Unlike poured concrete, it can be installed in any weather and it eliminates the wait to cure and dry. Other trades (e.g. mechanical and electrical) can begin work sooner. Schedule compression leads to lower project cost and faster time to open.

A: The side with the labeling is the top side for roof deck applications.

A: USG Structural Panels are:

• 3/4" thick
• 4' x 8'; 4' x 6'; 4' x 6'-8" panels^A
• Pallet: 20 panels^B
• Edge: T&G^C

1. Panels can be custom cut
2. Can be requested to have 10 panels per pallet.
3. Can also be Square Edge if requested.

A: It is typical carpentry tools which you can find on Recommended Tools Sheet (SCP96).

For a list of the fasteners recommended with USG Structural Panels, reference our Recommended Fasteners Sheet (SCP95).

A: No joint finishing is typically required for USG Structural Panels when used in a sub-floor application.

A: Review the installation guide — https://www.usg.com/content/dam/USG_Marketing_Communications/united_states/product_promotional_materials/finished_assets/usg-structural-panel-concrete-roof-deck-field-installation-guidelines-en-SCP43.pdf

A: USG Structural Panels are a portfolio of three products: Subfloor, Roof Deck and Foundation Wall. These cured-in-factory 3/4" panels are high-strength, fiberglass reinforced concrete panels for use in noncombustible construction. The panels are certified noncombustible by Underwriters Laboratories Inc (UL) in accordance with the current version of ASTM E136. Taking the place of traditional poured concrete & metal deck in cold-formed steel framing, USG Structural Panels are a lighter & easier solution, requiring only the basic carpentry tools for installing these panels.

A: Yes, static shear wall capacities available in Product Evaluation Report PER-13067

(www.PER13067.com).

A: The carpenter typically leads the installation of USG Structural Panel, which allows you to eliminate the many trades needed to pour concrete.

• Product Evaluation: http://www.PER14076.com
• Assembly Evaluation: http://www.AER17108.com

USG Structural panels are:

• Lighter – less weight, less overall structural material
• Faster – no wait for curing, fewer trades (carpenters can install USG Structural Panels), greater schedule flexibility, faster time to open
• Lower risk – no moisture uncertainty, cured so there is no excessive free water
• Lower total installed cost – fewer trades, less material, less equipment, faster time to open

A: USG Structural Panels can be supported by 18 ga. (43 mil.) or higher Cold-Formed Steel framing, SPF lumber, or Hot-Rolled Steel framing.

Typical span:

• Subfloor: 12", 16", 24"
• Roof Deck: 12", 16", 24", 32"*, 48"*

*Refer to page 4, http://www.PER14076.com for proper blocking instructions.