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What is a roof shake? A shake is typically described as a wooden shingle that is made from split logs. When these are used for covering the top of a...
Videos
This comprehensive video details the key advantages and composition of CertainTeed’s Flintlastic® self-adhering (SA) commercial roofing system, along...
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Location: New JW Marriott® Indianapolis Hotel A giant of the Indianapolis skyline, standing at a majestic 376 feet with a shimmering glass...
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Fiberglass Batt Insulation Contributes to Highest LEED® Certification Location: Greensburg, Kansas In the three years since a powerful tornado...
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Vapor Retarders Offer an Efficient Solution to Air Flow Problems Restricting the flow of air against or through a building is an important step...
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Location: Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada Abbotsford Regional Hospital and Cancer Centre is among the first health sector public/private...
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Playing an Integral Role in New High-Tech Northwest Indiana High School Location: Hobart, Indiana When the City of Hobart school district in...
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The Coast Guard Naval Air Station on Kodiak Island, Alaska, is more than a military installation. It is part of our history. The same...
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Location: Seattle, WA The Pantages Apartments in Seattle epitomize sustainable, green building from roof to foundation. General contractor...
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Location: Avon, Indiana A western suburb of Indianapolis, Avon, Indiana, has experienced significant growth over the past 10 years. Between...
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As 33 tornadoes whipped through northeastern Illinois in April 1996, Tom Pierson of Precision Roofing held his breath. The roof on Shiloh...
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Gypsum is a sound alternative for low-rise, mid-rise and tall buildings. Building your knowledge on fire and sound control will achieve better...
Blog Posts
In the 1990’s, the Pocono Mountains became a bustling location for urbanites from New York and New Jersey looking to escape city life. As sleepy...
Blog Posts
With code changes in place for the biggest cities in Canada, there is a resurgence of mid-rise and tall wood buildings being specified with gypsum...
Articles
This is a question that we often get when we are talking about insulation. First, What is R-value? The R-value of a product is a measure of its...
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CertainTeed was recently tapped to provide a stunning ceiling system to Southwest Airlines for its Network Operations Control (NOC) center at the...