Fire caulking applied around multiple pipe penetrations through a 2-hour fire rated wall in a commercial mechanical room in Ontario

4 June

Fire Caulking in Commercial Buildings — What the OBC Actually Requires

What the OBC requires for fire caulking in commercial buildings — ULC-listed systems, penetration types, installation standards, and why it gets missed.

Contractor installing a 2-hour fire-rated shaft wall assembly on a commercial construction site in Ontario

4 June

Shaft Wall Assembly — What It Is and When It’s Required in Ontario

Everything contractors need to know about shaft wall assembly in Ontario — OBC requirements, installation sequence, common field errors, and when a standard partition won't…

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…

Bright Canadian living room with neutral paint and lime-green pillows – Top Interior Paint Colors for Canadian Homes in 2025

1 April

Top Interior Paint Colors for Canadian Homes in 2026

Discover the top interior paint colors for Canadian homes in 2025. Express Drywall Services showcases warm, nature-inspired shades bringing balance and elegance to every space.