The presence of mold or mildew is a symptom of a larger construction or maintenance problem. While moisture is essential to the growth of mold and mildew, its source is not always easy to track down.
Molds can produce allergens, toxins and irritants, even when dormant, leading to health problems in susceptible people. Contributing factors include condensation, improperly maintained ductwork or water ipes, leaks, slow air circulation, improper humidity control, low surface temperature, and even some indoor plants.
To help building professionals create healthy, comfortable spaces, USG provides two levels of antimicrobial protection. These ceilings are designed to stand up to extremes of heat and humidity, conditions that not only can affect their appearance but may also foster the growth of mold and mildew.
USG ceiling panels and tiles with ClimaPlus™ performance are specially formulated to endure environments with up to 100% relative humidity and temperatures up to 104 °F. These panels carry a limited warranty against visible sag for up to 30 years when installed in a Donn® brand suspension system.
USG’s Mold and Mildew Solutions
ClimaPlus Superior Performance panels.
ASTRO™ panels, select ECLIPSE™ panels and all ClimaPlus cast-mineral-fiber panels. The only standard ceiling panels on the market with a limited lifetime (30-year) warranty against mold and mildew growth, subject to use under normal conditions. Panel face and back surfaces feature a patented antimicrobial treatment that provides broad-spectrum control for mold/mildew, fungi, yeast, algae, and bacteria over the warranty period. After a 28-day incubation period, panels tested in accordance with ASTM D3273-00 and evaluated per ASTM D3274-95 have achieved a 10 rating. This is the highest rating achievable and signifies “no growth.”
ClimaPlus AntiMicrobial Treatment mineral-fiber ceiling panels and tiles.
Treated with a patented antimicrobial standard formulation, demonstrated in controlled laboratory tests to inhibit and retard the growth of mold/mildew, fungi, yeast and odor/stain-causing Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. This formulation is a broad-spectrum antimicrobial treatment applied to panel face and back surfaces.
