LEARNING CENTER
INCREASE YOUR BUILDING SMARTS WITH HOW-TO ARTICLES,
INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEOS AND FAQS.
Articles
Vinyl fence is increasingly becoming the preferred choice for homeowners looking for a maintenance-free fence option. A long-lasting, easy-care...
Articles
PVC fence — also known as vinyl fence — is manufactured from polyvinyl chloride (PVC), a thermoplastic resin that’s combined with micro-ingredients...
Articles
CertainTeed is one of the leading PVC fence manufacturers. CertainTeed vinyl products are consistently rated at the top for their quality and...
Articles
Bufftech offers a variety of textured fence styles in both woodgrain and stucco finishes. CertaGrain® is our authentic woodgrain textured fence that...
Articles
If you’re thinking about installing a fence, you’ll need to decide on the type of fence. Whether you want to add a decorative landscape accent,...
Articles
Vinyl fence is a type of plastic fence made with PVC (polyvinyl chloride). The PVC resin is combined with special ingredients that give vinyl fence...
Articles
Cellular PVC trim is a wood replacement product made of PVC, molded into forms while in a different state than normal PVC, enabling it to be cut and...
Articles
Until the 1970s, most millwork was wood. However, improvements in the appearance and performance of PVC (vinyl) boards, sheets, and profiles helped...
Project
Joint ridging, also called beading, is a uniform, fine line deformation occurring at gypsum board joints. It is usually caused by compression of the...
Project
The protrusion of screw or nail heads above the gypsum panel surface is caused by one or moreof the following: Lumber shrinkage occurring after...
Project
Job site handling and storage of building materials is essential to reducing the potential for mold growth. Store building materials in areas that...
Project
When gypsum board is exposed to elevated levels of moisture, an assessment of the potential damage to the gypsum board must be made as to whether...
Project
Both regular and Type X gypsum board are covered under the ASTM C 1396, gypsum board standard specification. Regular drywall has naturally occurring...
Project
Understanding the Six Finish Levels for Drywall, Glass Mat and Gypsum Panels The recommended levels of finish are as follows, as stated in the Gypsum...
Project
Most homeowners spend countless hours selecting home entertainment systems that carefully replicate the movie theater experience. And, while the...
Project
Most would consider the selection of state-of-the-art audio and video equipment as the most important factor in designing a home theater or media...