USG™ Mission Critical Solutions Portfolio
For data center projects across the Virginias
Data centers are expanding faster than ever, and USG helps forward-thinking builders keep pace with solutions that install quickly, control airflow, and scale with every new rack.
Commonwealth Building Materials, Inc., is also at the forefront, empowering construction pros in Virginia and West Virginia with products that meet your evolving needs. We’re proud to offer a variety of Mission Critical materials from USG, specifically designed for data center construction and maintenance.
USG Data Center Products at Commonwealth Building Materials
The USG Data Center Portfolio is an integrated range of ceiling tile and containment products built specifically for mission-critical data hall environments. This portfolio offers multiple material, performance, and sizing options to accommodate different data hall configurations.
Modulock™ Technology
A breakthrough in structural ceilings, this assembly replaces connectors, turnbuckles, and bolts in traditional structural grid installations.
Pre-assembled cross tees lock into the Modulock assembly, delivering superior strength (up to 1,200 pounds) and safety, as well as significantly reducing installation time. Modulock technology integrates seamlessly with USG’s structural suspension systems in the Mission Critical Solutions Portfolio.
ALTA™ and CIMA™ Structural Suspension Systems
Both suspension systems consist of main, cross, and perimeter tees, plus intersection brackets. ALTA and CIMA also come with numerous accessory components designed for specific project requirements, including data centers and other mission-critical environments. They both feature standard threaded upper and lower channels, gasketing options, and superior load-carrying capacity, with ALTA at 1,200 pounds and CIMA at 1,800 pounds.
DCT™ Performance and Defend Panels
USG’s DCT (Data Center Tile) Performance Panels and DCT Defend Panels are designed for structural suspension systems, offering balanced acoustics, sound absorption NRC up to 0.95, and sound attenuation CAC up to 40. Defend panels are gypsum-based, abuse-resistant, and face-laminated, eliminating the need for extra hold-down clips. Meanwhile, USG’s wet-formed mineral fiber and fiberglass-based Performance panels are part of the EcoBlueprint™ sustainability portfolio.
Other data center acoustical panels from USG include:
- USG Sheetrock® Brand Data Center Panels: durable gypsum
- USG Mars™ Data Center Panels: fine-textured, high light reflectance of 0.90 LR
- USG Halcyon™ Data Center Panels: nondirectional, monolithic look
All USG DCT Portfolio panels carry a ClimaPlus™ 30-year system warranty against visible sag.
DataConstrux™ Containment
This modular, aluminum-framed containment system with integrated doors and panels is available in ceiling- and floor-mounted options for efficient, seamless integration into data halls.
Powered by Subzero Engineering®, DataConstrux Containment systems support hot-aisle and cold-aisle layouts. Their airtight, no-threshold design eliminates tripping hazards and lets carts easily move in and out of aisles. These containment systems are fully compatible with USG ALTA and CIMA structural suspension systems as part of a comprehensive data center solution.
Talk to our team and let Commonwealth Building Materials help with your next data center project!
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About the USG Corporation
USG, short for US Gypsum, is a leading manufacturer of innovative wall, ceiling, flooring, sheathing, and roofing products that help build stronger, safer, more sustainable communities. As part of the Knauf group—the world’s largest gypsum manufacturer—USG draws on a diverse product portfolio and global reach to better serve residential and commercial construction customers across all markets.
About Commonwealth Building Materials, Inc.
Commonwealth Building Materials proudly serves residential and commercial construction customers throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia, West Virginia, and beyond. As part of the GMS family of companies, Commonwealth has offered exceptional construction products and building materials—from drywall and steel to insulation, acoustical tiles, and more—for decades.