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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...

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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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vapour 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 north-eastern Illinois in April 1996, Tom Pierson of Precision Roofing held his breath.  The roof on Shilo...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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) centre at the...