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Using Expansion Beads in Residential Construction

Using Expansion Beads in Residential Construction

While expansion beads are commonly used in commercial construction, strategically installing them in long or transitional walls and ceilings of residential homes can prevent cracks, accommodate structural movement, and even enhance fire safety, despite creating visible lines in the finish.
J. Michael Osborne is the content marketing specialist for Trim-Tex Inc.
J. Michael Osborne
December 5, 2025
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While expansion beads are commonly used in commercial construction, strategically installing them in long or transitional walls and ceilings of residential homes can prevent cracks, accommodate structural movement, and even enhance fire safety, despite creating visible lines in the finish.
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Home Genius Expands with New Divisions Nationwide

The home improvement company its footprint with new locations, doubling down on customer-first service and community investment.
August 21, 2025
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Home Genius Exteriors expands with new divisions in Greenville, Detroit, and Harrisburg, strengthening its national reach while staying rooted in local communities.


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EIFS with Drainage used on the Waco Family Medicine expansion

Innovative EIFS, Resin Cast Wood Used in Waco Expansion

A Unified Approach to Aesthetics, Efficiency, and Durability
August 6, 2025
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Waco Family Medicine, located in Waco, Texas, underwent a significant 25,000-square-foot expansion. Through close collaboration with specialty subcontractor Baker Triangle, the team turned to a novel solution: combining Exterior Insulation and Finish System (EIFS) with prefabricated resin cast wood planks


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Kingspan’s planned 100-acre roofing campus in Oklahoma is under consideration as the new location for asphalt shingle production.
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Kingspan Flirts with Disrupting the U.S. Shingle Market

Irish building materials firm weighs move into asphalt shingle production as part of $1B U.S. roofing expansion
June 5, 2025
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Kingspan plans to invest $250M more in U.S. roofing, eyeing asphalt shingle production at its Oklahoma campus to tap into the $24B residential market by late 2026.


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