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ceiling systems 2008/2009 specialty ceiling systems acoustical ceiling panels suspension systems and integrated ceiling systems

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realize your vision usg is a leading manufacturer of building materials for the construction and remodeling industries from major commercial development and renovation to residential housing our products turn vision into reality everywhere people live and work custom celebration panels 600mm x 1050mm flat white

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beautiful lasting and sustainable environments introduction design with confidence with over a century of service to the building industry usg understands the issues you manage every day and the opportunities you see in the big picture to help all customers from architects designers and specifiers to builders contractors and installers achieve their goals we design our high-performance products to bring creative concepts to life and assure quality for the long term choose trustworthy products as the recognized innovator in ceilings and manufacturer of an extensive line of acoustical panels specialty systems integrated ceiling systems and suspension systems for drywall usg is a leading ceilings supplier in north america our ceilings products are known and trusted because of our exacting performance standards build sustainably with a firm belief that health safety and environmental well-being are compatible with economic prosperity usg maintains a longstanding commitment with our employees customers and communities to reduce environmental impact use recycled materials whenever feasible and eliminate manufacturing waste we are a founding member of the u.s green building council usgbc a diverse coalition of principals in the building industry promoting environmentally responsible design and construction the council developed the leed® leadership in energy and environmental design program to establish a rating system that defines green building usg is committed not only to producing the highest-quality ceiling systems for creating inspired designs but also to protecting and nurturing the environment we all share together we can build a better world 1

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contents this handy desktop reference is an easy-to-use guide to the comprehensive selection of ceiling systems from usg inside you ll discover clear practical information on critical factors of ceiling design to help make the selection process enlightening and engaging here s where to find the information you need to specify a usg ceiling system that looks as great as it performs new from usg ceilings overview 3­ 8 we are pleased to introduce several exciting products plus ceiling panels with certified zero and low-emissions performance and a robust web-based design resource 9­12 imagine what you can achieve with our full range of products including high-quality acoustical ceilings specialty ceiling systems that make a bold statement and the precision usg drywall suspension system design considerations 13­31 find out more about the basics of good ceiling design and how to satisfy even the most stringent requirements in critical areas such as aesthetics sustainability acoustical control abuse resistance humidity resistance and fire resistance specialty ceiling systems acoustical ceiling panels donn® brand suspension systems logixtm integrated ceiling systems 32­ 101 102­199 product-line overview selectors for metal finishes and perforations and detailed information for each specialty system selectors for texture light reflectance colors substrates acoustical performance patterns sustainability installed cost edge detail options ceiling perimeters and detailed information for each ceiling panel 200­253 detailed information for each suspension system including the usg drywall suspension system and information on all system accessories 254­277 new from usg a dynamic system that aligns lighting and utilities along narrow orderly channels logix basic creates channels that intersect tees logix linear allows uninterrupted continuous channels support and technical information 278­326 environmental statement item number index packaging information guide specifications sound test data lencore acoustics sound masking standard seismic applications fire-rated assemblies warranties and limitations and product index 2

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the newest ceilings and systems from usg are made to provide you with more creative options and greater flexibility from new twists on traditional acoustical ceilings to a new specialty product that takes customization to a higher level usg ceilings offer even more ways to add a crowning touch to your designs new from usg check out our newest offerings usg design studio specify quickly specify correctly introducing usg design studio a new web-based platform that provides architects designers and architectural specifiers with quick efficient and accurate information on usg ceiling and wall products from drawing files to a tool that assists with writing architectural specifications usg design studio is a free service that does not require registration to use however by registering you can receive updates on the latest content additions enhancements and upgrades to access this dynamic new service visit usgdesignstudio.com ­ research ceiling options based on performance requirements such as sustainability light and sound properties fire performance aesthetics even ceiling panel substrates ­ select products and systems that meet your criteria and usg design studio will generate a specification ­ usg design studio houses an extensive library with two and three-dimensional details in autodesk autocad® format for downloading this resource also offers autodesk revit ® architecture files with full-assembly libraries for those using bim software 3

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new from usg libretto gridless metal ceiling system tm this dynamic new system features individually fabricated aluminum panels that uniquely interconnect to form a continuous uninterrupted plane all based on your own design concept you determine the shape and style of your ceiling and usg brings it to reality with custom-manufactured components that fit together with precision now you can take your custom design to the next level with perforations that follow the contours of your unique ceiling or specify a custom graphic with a pattern you provide even the concealed suspension system is custom-fit and a choice of three edge profiles provides flexibility to achieve the proper scale for your space for more information see pages 78­85 4

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logix integrated ceiling systems tm align services along continuous bands running the full length of an acoustical ceiling parallel to the main suspension tees creating a unifying element that extends throughout a space and brings greater order to your ceiling design the field is fitted with fiberglass panels in a wide range of standard and large-module sizes these high-performance panels feature high light reflectance and excellent sound control for open-plan areas channels may also be oriented perpendicular to the main tees with sleek 6 halcyontm climaplustm fiberglass lay-in panels or panz® metal ceiling panels positioned adjacent to main tees halcyon climaplus ceiling panels for more information see pages 248­271 new from usg wall-to-wall drywall suspension system designed to create conventional flat drywall ceilings in corridors and similar spaces with spans of less than 14 ft this framing solution is easier to work with than black iron and furring channels or drywall studs and it helps to reduce labor costs the system assembl es quickly and easily framing narrower spaces efficiently and with a minimum of components system accessories and integrated straight components offer easy transitions to vertical horizontal or curved surfaces usg wall-to-wall drywall suspension system/sheetrock brand gypsum panels for more information see pages 236­237 5

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compässo slim perimeter trim tm new from usg a cutting-edge alternative to traditional suspension trim compässotm slim perimeter trim dramatically highlights ceiling islands with a wide low-profile frame made of extruded aluminum with durable slim white finish components are precision-engineered to fit dx®/dxltm centriciteetm dxt/dxlt and fineline® dxf/dxff suspension systems for more information see pages 68­69 6

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wood tones new from usg achieve the look without the weight expense or susceptibility to climate changes associated with real wood wood tone panels and coordinating painted suspension system are available with celebrationtm metal ceiling panels curvaturatm panels panz® metal ceiling panels compässotm perimeter trim choose from three wood tones cherry maple and oak wood tone panels may also be perforated for greater sound control and attractive visual texture top 18x 58 panz center 28x 28 celebration bottom 18x 48 celebration for more information see pages 38­41 7

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headline type second line new from usg acoustical ceilings zero emissions zero worries even if no formaldehyde is used to make a product raw materials can still contain this dangerous substance or combine to create a chemical reaction that produces formaldehyde the key is to specify products proven to have zero or low formaldehyde emissions usg offers the widest selection of standard ceilings that meet the most stringent standard for product formaldehyde emissions set by the collaborative for high performance schools chps ­ all at no added cost find out more at www.sustainableceilings.com for details see page 21 8

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ceilings overview new offerings usg ceilings meet your performance needs reach higher with a usg ceiling from a simple white plane to a colorful textural and multidimensional domain a usg ceiling provides the crowning touch that connects and completes a space explore the many great styles materials and systems we offer ­ as well as solutions for creating healthy and sustainable environments ­ to help you take your design to new heights 309 x 309 mars climaplus ceiling panels/donn fineline dxf suspension/system compässo suspension trim for more information see pages 160­161 9

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specialty ceiling systems acoustical ceilings create a distinctive look capture a mood and define spaces within spaces with innovative systems that are sure to be noticed topo 3-dimensional system 10

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ceilings overview choose from a range of materials textures and finishes to complement and punctuate your design custom curved metal panel solution 11

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drywall suspension system acoustical ceilings system for curved ceilings create unique curved domed and conventional flat drywall ceilings with ease system for flat ceilings 12

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design considerations ceilings overview design considerations the optimal ceiling choice satisfies several critical requirements including aesthetics acoustical performance fire protection sustainability and value usg manufactures a wide variety of quality ceiling systems with strong capabilities in a range of performance categories performance categories aesthetics acoustics abuse resistance take a closer look at the criteria to consider when specifying a ceiling system and the many usg products available to create a design that performs as well as it looks humidity resistance fire resistance sustainable design 13

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