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    Things to Consider in a Commercial Roof

    Keep the following factors in mind when selecting or specifying a low slope roof: Choose the highest possible quality materials from an established...

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    Slate Roofing

    Although natural slate roofing can be beautiful, it can be extremely heavy and expensive. CertainTeed manufactures various roofing shingles to...

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    CertainTeed Duct Insulation Enhances Thermal Efficiency of HVAC System

    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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    Ceiling Design Reaches New Heights at Growth Equity Firm

    Project: Summit Partners Location: Boston, Massachusetts Summit Partners, a growth equity company, and its architect firm Visnick & Caulfield...

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    Curved Ceiling Commands Attention

    Project: Southwest Airlines Training and Operational Support Building Location: Dallas, Texas The new Network Operations Control center is the...

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    The Avenue at Westchase

    Project: The Avenue at Westchase Location: Tampa, Florida Residents of the upscale community of West Park Village had limited retail space until...

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    Voice of America Shopping Center

    Project: Voice of America Shopping Center Location: Cincinnati, Ohio What was once the Cincinnati Voice of America Broadcasting Center has been...

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    How do gypsum wall board assemblies contribute to fire resistance?

    Fire resistance is an important factor that influences the specifications for most building designs today. Since gypsum is a naturally fire-resistant...

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    How to maximize acoustics when building a media room?

    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...

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    What sound ratings can I achieve with certain wall assemblies?

    Please click below to download our Systems Manual to see the sound ratings found within different acoustic and fire related assemblies. Gypsum...
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    PRODUCT COMPARISON: SERENO FINE FISSURED ACOUSTIC CEILING PANELS

    Learn what industry veterans have to say about CertainTeed Sereno™ Fine Fissured High NRC/CAC when compared to the competition. Find complete product...
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    Fine Fissured Acoustic Ceiling Panels: Faster Installation. Better Profitability.

    CertainTeed Sereno™ Fine Fissured High NRC/CAC improves efficiency, requiring up to 20 percent fewer knife passes per cut than competitors’ standard...
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    Fine Fissured Acoustic Ceilings Panels: Cuts Like Butter

    Industry veterans claim that CertainTeed Sereno™ Fine Fissured High NRC/CAC “cuts like butter.” Watch the video to see Sereno demonstrated firsthand.

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    Fine Fissured Acoustic Ceiling Panels: Cuts Clean

    Hear industry veterans explaining how cutting CertainTeed Sereno™ Fine Fissured High NRC/CAC results in a smoother, cleaner finish with minimal dust.

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    Listen to the difference sound absorption has in a classroom

    Listen to the difference sound absorption has in a classroom. 1) With no absorption 2) With an absorbing ceiling Then consider where it would be...
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    Why adding vertical sound absorption is a good idea in hospitals

    Listen to the difference in this hospital environment, with and without vertical sound absorbers.