Terry Kastner

Wall Heights Tables

Limiting wall heights tables for non-load-bearing stud selection.

Terry Kastner

June 15, 2023

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Gypsum Panel Finish Tolerances

ADDRESSING ISSUES WHEN FINISHING DRYWALL IN CERTAIN SETTINGS.

Terry Kastner

June 17, 2022

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Over the years, the installation of MEP equipment within a wall cavity, backing installed over the face of framing members for the installation of cabinets or other heavy devices, hard-base trim and granite countertops and backsplashes, have created problems for finishing gypsum panels.

Recovery From the Effects of COVID-19

Terry Kastner

September 14, 2020

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COVID-19 has already had adverse effects on your planned productivities and the sooner we recognize what those affects are and the effects they will have, the sooner we can begin to combat those.

The Deal with Control Joints

Terry Kastner

May 1, 2017

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When cracks appear in a finished project, what is the correct call to action contractors should make?

Meeting Energy Code Requirements with Continuous Insulation

The Creation of a Perfect Efficient Building

Terry Kastner

May 1, 2014

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Continuous insulation is a means of meeting new energy code requirements.

(High) Glass Mat Finishing

Terry Kastner

February 28, 2011

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“Glass Mat” products have proven over the years to be a superior exterior sheathing product. Building on that success and responding to the demands from the architectural community to provide an interior gypsum product that is impervious to the effects of moisture, mold and mildew, glass mat products have now been developed for interior use.