Articles Tagged with ''firestopping''

HGTV’s Dave Marrs speaks to students at Rising Stars event

HGTV’s Dave Marrs Teams Up with Cleveland’s Rising Stars Program

The after-school event was designed to spark Cleveland-area students’ interest in construction and homebuilding careers
W&C Staff
October 21, 2025
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The Rising Stars Program gave Cleveland Heights High School students an unforgettable experience on October 14 when the non-profit organization challenged them to a hands-on building competition with Nudura and HGTV’s Dave Marrs at Tremco’s newly opened Façade Fire Lab in Cleveland.


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fire-resistive joint systems

Fire-Resistive & Acoustic Joints: Defining, Designing, and Building for Movement

Designers and contractors frequently mix up key terms in head-of-wall joint specifications. Understanding how standards like ASTM E1966 and UL 2079 define movement is essential for choosing the right products and ensuring performance.
David Mistler, product manager at CEMCO.
David Mistler
October 6, 2025
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Clear definitions, careful product selection, and proper installation are essential for designing fire-resistive and acoustic joints that meet both movement and code-compliance requirements.
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Drywall - A Ceiling

Dramatic Innovations in Drywall

Many of our drywall companies have introduced a great selection of new products and accessories
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John Wyatt
June 16, 2025
Each year, major industry trade shows unveil innovative drywall products designed to boost efficiency and performance on the jobsite. Staying true to our commitment to covering the latest in drywall, here’s a roundup of new and improved products developed specifically for the wall and ceiling industry.
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