As we navigate supply chain demands, many companies are looking to up their game with technological advances. Whether it is online ordering, scannable inventory, or delivery tracking, technology is helping businesses all over the world become faster, smarter, and more successful. In the building materials industry, companies are often behind the curve when it comes […]
In the building materials industry, inventory is everything. Making sure you have the correct amount of inventory on hand is vital to your customer, your sales team, and your company—never underestimate the importance of knowing your inventory. In November we began a three-part series introducing the details of our new inventory system. First, we discussed […]
What is Joint Compound? If you’ve ever working on repairing your home, you know that half the battle of every home repair task is choosing which product to use for your project. So, what exactly are joint compound and how do you know which joint compound to use for your wall installation or repair? Joint […]
When it comes to building your interior walls, do you understand the fire resistant properties of the products you plan to buy? Wood products, such as paneling, shiplap and wainscot, while not hazardous, per se, offer less resistance and more ready-to-burn fuel to a house fire compared to ordinary drywall and the fire-rated gypsum boards. […]
If you are building a new home or renovating an old one, you may want to take a moment to applaud the inventors of drywall. Were it not for this ubiquitous building material, finishing walls would take about ten times as long. Plus, you would endure the mess and imprecision of slathering your walls with several coats of […]