Last month, in part two, we took an in-depth look at the third class of wood preservatives: water-soluble salts. We examined the problems encountered whereby arsenic is the active ingredient
If the 2004 entries in the Gypsum Association Excellence in Gypsum Board Design and Construction Awards Program are any indication, the ability to use gypsum board in new and interesting
Next month the staff of W&C will take hammers in hand and be "construction pros" for at least a day or in Managing Editor John Wyatt's case, the whole week
Photo 1: Vintage 1887 envelope with “Plastering Hair Bundles” shown.I intended on talking this month about a remodeling project in a kitchen but I will hold off on that and
Last month, we began our in-depth look at the multi-faceted topic of preservative treatments for wood. I discussed the nature of wood itself and began a look at two of
A drywall contractor recently discussed how he changed his sole proprietership to a limited liability company on the W&C bulletin board and it got me wondering: Does every contractor out
These originally appeared in Don Taylor's popular business book, "Up Against the Wal-Marts." They offer good food for thought for contracting companies, as well. Here, I offer them with some
A liner panel being set into position. The gypsum board manufacturing industry is constantly improving the basic gypsum board commodity product. One needs only to attend a building products trade
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