The use of masonry construction techniques is increasingly becoming popular all over the world. Building your house using the masonry technique entails using concrete blocks, sand, cement, and bricks, which results in strong structures when bound together in a firm foundation. However, the use of masonry construction techniques avails certain pros and cons that every […]

According to construction historians, metal buildings began to appear in England around 1796 as an alternative to timber. Whether the idea was borne of wanting to save lumber or metal gained popularity due to the material’s ability to resist fire, factory owners were the first to employ metal construction as a solution to the trauma […]

Your home’s foundation is one of the most important aspects to consider when purchasing a home or building your dream home. It is the key to retaining structural integrity throughout the house, keeping Mother Nature’s rains and storms at bay, and supporting your home for years of trouble-free, comfortable living.  The foundation also impacts the […]

We always envision a dream home, a home which should reflect our personality, our style. Whether it is a humble cottage with hints of the countryside, or a studio with a space for work or even a massive mansion being the center of attraction; our dream home takes up so many forms before we settle […]

Read our article below to learn more about the differences and benefits of constructing with cinder and concrete blocks. If you are looking into building a house or buying a ready-made structure, chances are you need to decide on what material to use for it. Your new house can be constructed of a number of […]

Despite the growing popularity of shiplap in recent decades, drywall continues to be one of the most common wall materials used in home interiors. However, is drywall better than shiplap? Let’s find out below. Both materials are suitable for a wide range of interior design types, but they still have their own set of advantages […]

The number of choices today’s contractors and homeowners face when choosing materials necessary to finish interior walls has grown exponentially over time. While the mainstay remains standard drywall, other materials are being identified as being more appropriate for certain areas of the home. Cement backer board, once relegated to outdoor projects, is fast becoming a […]

When the National Inventors Hall of Fame named Augustine Sackett to its roles, the one-time Civil War sailor wasn’t honored for his wartime victories. He invented Sackett Board in 1894 by patenting a product that forever changed interior wall construction: drywall. His gypsum plaster and paper idea proved genius. Drywall can be installed in one […]

Today’s residential interior wall scene is anything but boring. Options are endless, especially if you have a sizeable budget for your home interior and exterior projects. Bottom line is that you can find many material options for interior walls, and two good ones include drywall and plywood. These two wall materials have been around for […]

If you’re building a home or buying one, you want to make sure you understand all there is to know about its basic construction and maintenance. While most people look at things like the foundation, roof, plumbing, and electrical systems, they don’t often consider the walls. There are different options for a home’s interior walls. […]