Acoustic Metamaterials The Cloaked Room Jon W. Mooney June 1, 2017 2 Comments Acoustic metamaterials promise invisibility and other strange effects.Read More
Drywall and Technology Several Nation Army June 1, 2017 No Comments Drywall contractors utilize social media to network and rally wall and ceiling contractors. Read More
Three Myths and Truths on Optimized Acoustics Gary Madaras Ph.D. May 1, 2017 No Comments Ceiling panels work best at absorbing sound, and walls or plenum barriers work best at blocking it.Read More
Capitol Improvements: Interior Plastering in Minnesota Steven Pedracine CSI, CDT, May 1, 2017 No Comments Daunting challenges necessitate a mix of old and new plastering methods to bring back a historical landmark.Read More
The Deal with Control Joints Terry Kastner May 1, 2017 No Comments When cracks appear in a finished project, what is the correct call to action contractors should make? Read More
Joint Compound Artisan John Wyatt May 1, 2017 No Comments A Canadian drywall contractor finds his niche in a most successful way by using joint compound to sculpt images onto board. Read More
Master Interiors in the Mid-Atlantic John Wyatt April 1, 2017 No Comments For more than 40 years, Delaware's premier wall and ceiling contractor has consistent and solid growth potential that continues to flourish.Read More
A Tale of Plaster Toiling: Wood Lath and Plaster Ceilings N. A. Mednick April 1, 2017 No Comments After an accident in the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Brooklyn, New York, the cast plaster ornament and the wood lath and plaster ceiling was reevaluated.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
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