Every renovation project or build relies heavily on the details—what materials you use, your budget, specs—the list goes on. That’s why it’s always important to know exactly what you need for your project and why the products you choose will work best for you. Although drywall might seem like a simple material to understand, there […]
In an age of sustainability and eco-friendliness, building green has never been more important. When building an office space, it’s common to focus on the “fun” part—interior design, layout, paint color—but don’t forget the ceilings. Using sustainable ceilings for your workspace is essential to green building practices and emotional and physical wellbeing. Finding products to […]
In the age of stay-at-home orders and renovations, the building materials business is booming. Many homeowners are adding onto their homes with outdoor living areas, home offices, basements, extra bedrooms—anything to increase the space and comfort of their home to accommodate this new lifestyle. When renovating your home, it is always important to have quality […]
Privacy is important for everyone, especially in the workplace. After all, isn’t that the point of an office space? Offices were created for two main reasons: to give employees a private place to work and a quiet place to work. When building or renovating an office, always prioritize workplace privacy by soundproofing. Why is Soundproofing […]
If there is one thing we learned from 2020, it’s that we all had to come up with creative ways to stay busy. Stay at home orders and quarantine guidelines resulted in a surge of home renovation projects along with a new wave of the “do-it-yourself” (DIY) mentality for homeowners. An easy and inexpensive way […]
Another greenfield launch for Kodiak The company, which was founded as a greenfield expansion of Freedom Materials in June 2020, will be led by Bob Kempf, a prominent figure in the building materials industry since 1998. Read More >>>
Kodiak and Freedom Materials open new ceilings format Freedom Acoustics, which officially opened on Aug. 11, is a complete ceilings systems provider in the greater Philadelphia and Baltimore-Washington, D.C. metro markets, distributing Rockfon Mineral Wool Tile and Chicago Metallic Grid and Metal Ceilings. Read More >>>
Nearly every home, in every state, in every corner of the United States uses drywall to make interior walls and ceilings. But what is the history of drywall? And how did it come to be? Also, what actually was used before drywall? Our team did the research and shares with you below: Drywall is a […]
How do you like your drywall? Square or tapered edge? Foil-backed? Soundproof? Fire or water-resistant? Other? If you’re planning on building or remodeling a home, chances are you’ll be installing sheetrock. Also called drywall. And it wouldn’t be a bad idea to explore the various types of drywall product available to you before your project […]
Want to add some character to the walls within your home? To add interest, variety, or style? Maybe a “popcorn” ceiling? Or some texture? Orange peel or knockdown or sand swirl? There’s a variety of options to consider, but we’ve given you an overview of some of the most common drywall textures below: Popcorn – […]
Did you know noise is the second most common complaint made by restaurant goers? Just behind service-related complaints? It’s true, according to Zagat.com, a go-to source for restaurant goers worldwide. Restauranteurs invest heavily in great menus, great servers, and great decor, but they usually neglect to invest in great soundproofing. The result? Lots of comments […]