Stack of 5/8 inch Fire-Shield Type X drywall panels, UL Type SCX, ASTM C1396 certified, pink face paper, gypsum core edge detail visible

6 May

Type X Drywall in Commercial Buildings – What Ontario’s Building Code Actually Requires

Fire-resistant drywall comes up on almost every commercial project — but the specifics of which assemblies, ratings and locations apply often get sorted out too…

Two drywall panels side by side — pink fire-resistant drywall Type X and standard grey drywall, showing the difference between the two materials

1 May

Fire-Rated Drywall vs. Standard Drywall in Commercial Projects – A Contractor’s Comparison

Where does fire-rated board go and where does standard board go? A contractor's view of the real decisions, costs and code requirements on commercial projects.

Aria vent floor register with black frame installed flush in light oak hardwood floor, modern Toronto living room with grey sectional sofa and large windows in background

6 April

Aria Vents – What They Are and Why They’re Worth Installing

Aria vents replace standard HVAC covers with clean, decorative grilles. Here's what they are, where they work best and why they're worth adding to your…

Plaster vs drywall renovation showing old plaster wall replaced by new drywall surface

14 January

Plaster vs Drywall – Key Differences, Pros & When to Use Each

Plaster and drywall serve different purposes. We break down key differences, costs, repairs and when each wall system makes sense based on real contractor experience.