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Litigation (Detail Textuals) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]        
Litigation settlement accrual $ 48us-gaap_LitigationReserveCurrent $ 48us-gaap_LitigationReserveCurrent $ 0us-gaap_LitigationReserveCurrent  
Litigation settlement charge 48us-gaap_GainLossRelatedToLitigationSettlement 48us-gaap_GainLossRelatedToLitigationSettlement 0us-gaap_GainLossRelatedToLitigationSettlement 0us-gaap_GainLossRelatedToLitigationSettlement
Accrual potential liability for environmental cleanup   $ 16usg_AccrualPotentialLiabilityForEnvironmentalCleanup $ 18usg_AccrualPotentialLiabilityForEnvironmentalCleanup