St Mary & St Samuel Coptic Orthodox Church

St. Mary & St. Samuel Coptic Orthodox Church, a 32,000-square foot single-story church in Markham, Ontario required a high level of drywall craftsmanship and skill to achieve the ambitious interior space this church demands. Ancaster, Ontario’s Smith Brothers Contracting Corp. were required to produce the highest quality drywall finishes to the church's domes and high ceiling with severe, critical lighting due to massive windows. To meet the needs of this challenging project, Smith Brothers selected quality drywall products from CertainTeed, including: Type X, M2Tech, Extreme Abuse, GlasRoc Sheathing, No-Coat Corners and CertainTeed Finishing products.

Building Owner: St Mary & St Samuel Coptic Orthodox Church
Contractor: Smith Brothers Contracting Corp.

Smith Brothers Contracting has been in business for over 85 years and they employ 50 construction professionals. Smith Brothers is a commercial interior contractor specializing in walls and ceilings.

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CertainTeed Products in St Mary & St Samuel Coptic Orthodox Church

CertainTeed Type X fire resistant drywall is an interior gypsum board consisting of a solid set, fire resistive, Type X gypsum core that provides fire resistance ratings when used in tested assemblies.

Extreme Abuse Resistant Gypsum Board with M2Tech® is for use in interior wall and ceiling applications that require improved durability and enhanced moisture and mold resistance. 

Provides extra durable drywall corners that withstand severe impacts and setting. Won't blister or bubble.

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CertainTeed M2Tech® Moisture and Mold resistant drywall features a unique technology that combines moisture and mold resistance and is specially engineered to provide enhanced protection against mold growth. 

All-purpose Joint Compound is suitable for taping and finishing of wallboard joints, cornertrims, and fasteners. It provides good workability and low shrinkage for the second and finish coat.

GlasRoc® Sheathing Type X is a high-performance, weather-resistant gypsum sheathing board with a specially formulated core for use in fire resistance rated designs. 

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