Dangers of Interior Dust for Contractors Dust is more harmful than you may think. Brian Paich April 1, 2017 No Comments For contractors, projects come with inherent risks that can be minimized through proper precautions, practical training and ongoing education.Read More
Sound Wall Forensics: Sound Testing in Multi-Housing Projects There’s more to sound testing then contractors know—and it goes beyond third party testing. Don Pilz Steven J. Orfield April 1, 2017 No Comments Designing sound walls for multi-housing projects can be complex, especially when dealing with the problems of user satisfaction.Read More
Compartmentalization in Multi-Family Buildings A Tight House Shawn Dunahue April 1, 2017 No Comments Driven by shifts in homebuyer demographics and a growing attraction to urban living, multifamily housing is hotter than ever.Read More
Addressing Continuous Insulation: Minimizing Thermal Bridges in CI Keep the “C” in CI: How to minimize thermal bridges in continuous insulation when fastening cladding. MacGregor Pierce April 1, 2017 No Comments Given the growing adoption of rigorous energy codes, most wall professionals have encountered the need to use continuous insulation in commercial buildings. Read More
Sounding Off on Silica April 1, 2017 No Comments Get in front of the new silica rules before OSHA intervenes.Read More
Trim-Tex Announces Newest Drywall Artist of the Year Winner: Doug McKenzie March 29, 2017 One Comment Doug McKenzie of Cobourg, Ontario, Canada has been name 2016 Trim-Tex Drywall Artist of the Year.Read More
DWFC Celebrates 25 Years March 28, 2017 No Comments The Drywall Finishing Council holds its 25 year anniversary this year.Read More
Walls and Ceilings Annual Convention Companion for 2017 CONVENTION COMPANION GUIDE - 2017 March 24, 2017 No Comments This year's Walls & Ceilings Convention Companion lists an expanding roster of trade shows serving our industry.Read More
Exterior Gypsum Sheathing for High Performance Building March 1, 2017 No Comments Construction practices over the past decade bring gypsum sheathing to the forefront. Read More
Attributes of Cold Formed Steel Adam Shoemaker March 1, 2017 No Comments Trends that are changing how contractors work, interact with cold formed steel framing.Read More