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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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Straight-edge Beads by ClarkDietrich Building Systems

The company creates clean, straight edges, twice as fast beads, and uses half the compound compared to tear-off bead.
October 30, 2025
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The company creates clean, straight edges, twice as fast beads, and uses half the compound compared to tear-off bead. 


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Product/Technology Buzz Guide

May 2025 Product Buzz Guide

May 30, 2025

The Buzz Guide features products from a variety of brands in the construction industry.


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ClarkDietrich Edge-Tape

Straight-Edge Beads from ClarkDietrich

February 10, 2023
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The company creates clean, straight edges, twice-as-fast beads and uses half the compound compared to tear-off bead. The tape features a diamond-punched pattern for a superior bond and faster drying with no rippling or blistering.


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Strait-Flex Gold Composite Corner Bead

ClarkDietrich Building Systems
November 27, 2019
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ClarkDietrich is proud to announce the launch of Strait-Flex Gold, a new paper-faced composite corner bead featuring a memory-free hinge that adjusts to any angle to create perfect inside and outside 90° as well as off-angle corners. 


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Fire Bead

Fire Bead

Marino\WARE
November 4, 2019
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Marino\WARE Fire Bead is a composite fire rated wall mount deflection bead that provides 1 and 2 hour fire-ratings in lieu of fire sealant for both dynamic and static joints according toUL-2079 5th Edition (for both standard walls and shaft walls) and is sound tested according to ASTM E90.


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E-Flange Casing Bead

ClarkDietrich
September 9, 2019
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ClarkDietrich continues to integrate the innovative E-Flange design into its line of exterior finishing products with the addition of E-Flange Casing Bead. 


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A Place of Worship Renovation Project

This newly renovated cathedral is a timeless work of architecture
August 2, 2019
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The Holy Name of Jesus Cathedral in Raleigh, North Carolina, is a breathtaking display of modern interior design mixed with timeless appeal.


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Cornerbead in Basements and Bathrooms: Vinyl Solution

Matt Lamb
Matt Lamb
September 1, 2016
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In the drywall industry, it’s important to use materials that will stand up to climate stress and daily abuse.
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Creating Drywall Art

Making drywall work an art form.
June 1, 2015
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Most people dream of waking up every day and loving their job—for some it’s not a dream—it’s their reality.
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