L&W Supply acquires Delta Gypsum
Delta Gypsum specializes in drywall products, metal studs, ceiling products and insulation. They have six locations in North Carolina and one branch in eastern Tennessee, under the name Appalachian Gypsum.
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DuPont™ Tedlar™ Wallcoverings earn GREENGUARD Gold Certification
GREENGUARD Gold Certification demonstrates that the new DuPont™ Tedlar™ Wallcoverings are certified for low chemical emissions from volatile organic compounds (VOCs), contributing to healthier indoor air in offices, medical facilities and schools.
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Inspira Medical Center Adds Vertical Expansion with the Help of Sto Panel Technology
Inspira Medical Center in Vineland, New Jersey had a growing patient population and needed to expand. In the course of planning the project, the general contractor, Hunter Roberts Construction Group, was aware of the capabilities of Sto Panel Technology affiliate, Jersey Panel, also located in Vineland, and brought them on board early for design-assist support. StoPanel Classic NExT ci, a prefabricated insulated exterior wall panel system that weighs almost 90 percent less than a precast panel of the same size, was chosen for the cladding.
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Architectural acoustics an important component to controlling sound, noise in student housing facilities
When designing a residence hall, special attention is given to architectural acoustics to help control noise and create a calmer, more peaceful environment for the students. Understanding sound isolation, mechanical noise and vibration control, and room acoustics is an essential component of designing any student housing facility. Because of these indeterminate and often subjective components of sound, several organizations have defined certain criteria to control or manage sound. The two most common are Impact Insulation Class (IIC, or otherwise known as Impact Noise Reduction) and Sound Transmission Class (STC).
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New HardStop™ Decorative Protection Panels by Formica Group offer protection for high-demand areas
Formica Corporation introduces HardStop™ Decorative Protection Panels, a new line of high-performance wall panels featuring a fiberglass core for added durability, strength and HardStop™ panels are an excellent solution for areas that demand superior protection and ease of maintenance and installation.
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New PermaBase CI Insulated Cement Board™ introduced at the International Surface Event
New PermaBase CI Insulated Cement Board™, a composite cement board that combines the strength and benefits of PermaBase with rigid insulation to create an ideal substrate for exterior finishes, was introduced Tuesday at The International Surface Event (TISE) at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas according to PermaBase Cement Board.
Read MoreSherwin-Williams streamlines concrete and masonry products with a new look
Sherwin-Williams announced that it has updated its concrete and masonry line. The new system consists of 19 Loxon and Conflex product solutions, conveniently color coded to specify each use. The updated approach offers a different look for the same products.
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Kalwall® featured in University of Tennessee’s award-winning retrofit project
A former marble processing plant built in 1908 and transformed into a showcase complex earned the University of Tennessee a prestigious honor from American School & University. Kalwall translucent sandwich panels were fitted into the original clerestory encircling the central hall and flooding the open concept work space in natural diffuse daylight.
Read MoreCornerStone Wall Solutions goes big with Lee Building Products
CornerStone Wall Solutions Inc., a leading inventors of retaining wall block and hardscape products for residential and commercial use, proudly announce a manufacturing partnership with Lee Building Products, formerly know as Lee Brick and Block of Kentucky and Tennessee. Lee Building Products will begin producing MagnumStone, Cornerstone’s big block solution for small to large retaining wall construction, as of November 26, 2018.
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Formica Corporation Introduces New Luxe Metal Laminate Designs
Striking metallics, large-scale geometric patterns and sophisticated textures specially made for commercial interiors are all included in the latest DecoMetal® Laminate products from Formica Corporation, available to designers beginning in October 2018.
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