10 Fashionable, Functional Interior Home Products
From high-performance features to on-trend styles, these interior products offer new design options from floor to ceiling
Easy Fix for Ceiling—Designer Finds the Key with Armstrong Ceilings
5th Wall provides opportunity for texture and interest in a room
Framing Best Practices That Help Prevent Drywall Cracks
A home's constant movement can wreak havoc on gypsum wallboard unless you take these steps with your framing components
A Checklist for Building Party Walls the Right Way
Party wall mistakes can be costly to fix. Use this guide to avoid them
How to Manage Moisture in Walls: Tips for Designing and Building
Moisture trapped in a wall can cause extensive, costly, and harmful damage. Take these steps to prevent it
Wall Framing Techniques to Improve Thermal Performance and Lower Costs
An optimized value-engineered approach to framing kills two birds with one stone by reducing lumber costs while boosting the home's thermal performance
Walls + Ceilings
HousingZone's articles, surveys, ideas, trends, and tips on walls & ceilings for residential builders, remodelers, and architects serving the residential construction industry.
Codes + Standards
Guide To Protecting Homes Against Damaging Moisture Infiltration Updated
“Build a Better Home: Moisture Resistant Wall Construction” outlines sources of moisture in wood wall construction
How To
Applying Drywall Compound With a Textured Roller
Myron R. Ferguson offers five tips for a method that improves production and cuts down on strenuous work
Maximizing The Flexibility Of Flex Rooms
Flex spaces require materials that are versatile, like Habito™, the new performance wallboard from CertainTeed®
Complex Drywall Corners
Corners are a focal point in a room, and often require a greater level of technical knowledge skill and persistence to finish to the customer’s expectations.
Solutions for Managing Privacy in Zero Lot Line Homes
New acoustic drywall technology adds appeal to a growing trend in zero lot line homes
Energy Efficiency
Innovative Wall Systems Can Save Energy and Reduce Risk
Research and new methods are making it easier than ever to frame homes for lower utility bills and greater energy efficiency
Breath of Fresh Air
Today’s homeowners are increasingly interested in products that deliver good indoor air quality.
How To
Details Matter: How to Hang Drywall in the Proper Direction
Successful builders know that details matter. Hanging drywall in the proper direction can make the difference between a beautiful finished home and one with sagging ceilings and unattractive wall seams
Helping Homeowners Choose the Right Wall for the Right Home
Walls are a major part of any home, and there are many options from which to choose. No matter the primary focus there are solutions to suit their needs.
