Drywall

2018 May

Acoustic Wallboard for Retrofits

A first-of-its-kind product from National Gypsum offers building owners, contractors and homeowners a new solution to improve sound heard between rooms without the need for disruptive demolition with the introduction of Gold Bond® BRAND SoundBreak...

2018 March

Drywall Solutions Catalog

Trim-Tex announces the release of its 2018 drywall solutions catalog.      To help make products easier to find, this year’s edition features visual design and product categorization that matches the organization of the Trim-Tex...

2018 March

High-Precision Milling

Grabber Construction Products is changing the course of drywall panel fabrication with high technology. The PanelMax Hybrid debuts at INTEX Expo at the end of this month, demonstrating remarkable milling capabilities made possible by CNC...

2018 March

Drywall Installation System

Simpson Strong-Tie has developed a lightweight auto-feed screw driving system for drywall applications, expanding its Quik Drive product line. The Quik Drive PRODW drywall system has a lighter-weight tool body with enhanced durability and ergonomics...

2018 February

Fire-Rated 093V Expansion

Trim-Tex announces a new innovation: a fire-rated version of 093V Expansion Bead. The new iteration of the existing 093V bead will provide the same great expansion protection as always (up to 3/8" in controlled movement)....

January 2018

Panel Installation in Winter

Q: What issues should I be concerned about relative to gypsum panel installation during the winter? A: The biggest issue when installing gypsum panels in winter is the increased potential for cracking. The...

2017 December

Drywall Framing System

MarinoWARE announces the next generation of the ViperStud Drywall Framing system. After working several years with steel mills to develop specialty high-strength steel for high-performance drywall framing, the Viper20 drywall framing stud and track will...

2017 December

Type X Wall Panel

USG Corporation introduces the industry’s first lightweight and sustainable 5/8" Type X gypsum wallboard with moisture- and mold-resistant properties: USG Sheetrock® Brand EcoSmart Panels Mold Tough® Firecode® X.      USG Sheetrock® Brand EcoSmart Panels...

2017 November

Acoustical Wall, Ceiling Products

Armstrong® Ceiling & Wall Solutions has expanded its product portfolio of design options with the addition of Tectum® acoustical wall and ceiling products. Standard items in the Tectum line include direct-attach wall and ceiling panels...