Ballistic drywall can seem like a confusing topic, but once you understand a few basic concepts, you’ll be ready to dig deeper. Homeowners create safe rooms while businesses, retail stores, government agencies, and schools install ballistic wall panels to provide protection and peace of mind. There are many things to know about ballistic drywall, even … Read more
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What is green board? Everyone knows that drywall is a widely-available, cost-efficient necessity in modern construction. The gypsum-based material can be cut into size and easily applied directly to wall studs for quick and convenient wall-covering. At the same time, drywall is an invaluable material for all areas of the home, some types of drywall … Read more
What Is Weep Screed? A weep screed is a piece of metal flashing fastened to the bottom of the exterior stucco wall. It’s perforated with small holes to wick excess moisture away from the bottom of the walls below the foundation plate line to prevent water damage. How Does Weep Screed Work? A weep screed … Read more
Hat channel and furring channel is a hat-shaped framing member for use when furring masonry walls and ceilings. It provides a non-combustible solution for leveling out uneven surfaces and comes in a variety of depths and gauges. Hat Channel, Where, When, and How Can I Use It? To avoid having to go backward on your … Read more
Stucco repair can be one of the easiest do-it-yourself projects around, or it can turn into a nightmare if you’re not exactly sure of what you’re doing. Learn the basics about stucco first, before you get in over your head. Stucco is one of those marvels of construction that cannot be overstated. It’s been around … Read more
Sheetrock screws, also known as drywall screws, are the industry standard for fastening drywall sheets to ceiling joists or wall studs. Between the threads, lengths, numbers, gauges, heads, and points, deciphering what type of drywall screws to use may seem impossible. In reality, the wide array of sheetrock screws available for purchase can be narrowed … Read more
Spray foam insulation cost is one of the first questions asked when considering the best way to protect a building thermally. The advantages of spray foam insulation over other insulation types are well-known; its the cost of spray foam that is usually the biggest question. Even though spray foam typically will cost more relative to … Read more
A demising wall is a partition that separates one tenant space from another tenant space. Why is a demising wall important? Because it usually separates adjacent properties or real estate entities from each other and establishes limits between one property and another. Many Names for a Demising Wall There are many different names for a … Read more
Your favorite supplier should be able to give you a quick rundown of soundproof drywall. In less than five minutes, they should be able to rattle off a brief summary. There are only a few popular products and manufactures to choose from. They should know the benefits of each as it relates to the specifications … Read more
For thousands of years, civilizations have been constructing buildings of various shapes and sizes. All throughout history, nearly every building ever built was first imagined on some sort of blueprint by an architect. The earliest written work on the subject of architecture is titled, “De architectura” by the Roman architect Vitruvius, sometime early in the … Read more