Originally published by ISAarchitectural on their website – May 13th, 2020. By: Patrick Ripple, Architectural Design Consultant The ceiling plays a variety of roles in…
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9Wood’s Certified Wood Journey: The Tale of Two Certifications
9Wood offers designers access to wood for their ceiling designs from sustainably harvested forests, certified by two competing organizations. Both programs offer certified lumber that…
The Best* Certified Wood Programs
*based on our experience and satisfaction with FSC® and PEFC. 9Wood offers designers certified wood ceilings through two certification programs: FSC® (Forest Stewardship Council®) and…
What are the Types of Suspended Acoustic Ceilings?
A suspended acoustic ceiling is a secondary ceiling, hung below the structural ceiling both to treat room acoustics and to look attractive.
What is Critical Lighting?
We’ve all noticed the first ding in our new car. At first, you don’t see it when looking straight on. But at just the right angle that…
7 Gotchas Bidding Wood Ceilings
“Oh, good I landed the job! Oh, God what did I forget?!” Suspended wood ceilings can be a great way for subcontractors to take on high-value business. But…
Current Design Trends with Wood Ceilings
With a one-two punch of aesthetics and acoustics, wood ceilings are finding their way into more institutional and commercial spaces. Be it an entryway lobby,…
Does 9Wood do residences?
Does 9Wood do Residences ? The short answer is “No”. 9Wood supplies wood ceilings for commercial architecture. A full answer is, “Rarely, with one exception.” The best…
In times of Uncertainty, Reliability Matters
“Oh, good I landed the job! Oh, God what did I forget ?!” In uncertain times, firms are looking to expand opportunities. Suspended wood ceilings can be a great…
How Do Our Wood Stains Compare to Our Competitors?
The quality of the stain differs from manufacturer to manufacturer, depending on which staining system they use to stain the wood. In order to produce…
Acclimatization
Wood in interior spaces Wood is hygroscopic. This means moisture moves in and out of wood depending on the building’s relative humidity (RH). The key…
Acoustic Wood Ceilings
Types of acoustic performance In blending science and art for room acoustics, nothing compares to the expert advice of an acoustical engineer. Our goal is…