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Learning Center

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2300 Continuous Linear Installation Time Study [VIDEO]

The 9Wood 2300 Continuous Linear system is one of our fastest products to install. The Speed-Lock clip makes installation up to 3x faster than our competitors. To demonstrate this* we brought in …
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4 min read

Wood Wave Ceilings – The Most Common Questions [VIDEO]

Michael Roemen: “Hey everybody, in today’s video we’re talking with Bret and Denise, two of our Design Assist Specialists about wood waves. There are lots of options and ways to introduce curved …
Read moreWood Wave Ceilings – The Most Common Questions [VIDEO]

10 min read

Wood Cube and Coffered Ceilings – The Most Common Questions [VIDEO]

Cubes – The Basics Derek O’Connell: “We often hear cubes referred to as open cell or egg-crate ceiling. Essentially when you look up, you are going to see a bunch of squares. You’re going to have …
Read moreWood Cube and Coffered Ceilings – The Most Common Questions [VIDEO]

7 min read

Field Cutting Acoustic Planks and Acoustic Tiles

Acoustic planks and acoustic tiles can be tricky to cut in the field because of the vulnerable “teeth” that make up acoustic wood products.  By using the …
Read moreField Cutting Acoustic Planks and Acoustic Tiles

6 min read

Design Guide for Common Types of Wood Paneling

Anyone who has visited a library, airport, restaurant, church, or college campus has been exposed to a variety of wood paneling types. A natural insulator, wood paneling added to a wall or ceiling …
Read moreDesign Guide for Common Types of Wood Paneling

7 min read

The 8 Different Types of Ceilings

Ceilings Matter. And although we prefer wood, understanding the different types of ceilings can help you communicate your vision for a space. To see the newest wood ceiling products, check out the …
Read moreThe 8 Different Types of Ceilings

4 min read

9Wood – Division 9 Custom Wood Ceilings [VIDEO]

2020 has been an unprecedented year. Following our state’s stay at home order in March, the 9Wood team took action quickly. Within a few days of the order, almost all office staff switched to …
Read more9Wood – Division 9 Custom Wood Ceilings [VIDEO]

4 min read

Lighting Integration in Wood Ceilings

Light fixture selection and integration is a key feature in any space. But how is it accomplished? Can I put lights in any ceiling? How are they installed? Where should I hang the fixtures from? All …
Read moreLighting Integration in Wood Ceilings

6 min read

Acoustic Wood Ceilings – The Most Common Questions [VIDEO]

Michael Roemen: “In today’s video we’re talking with Denise, one of our design assist specialists, about acoustic wood. As a premium finish, your ceiling should not only provide improved aesthetics …
Read moreAcoustic Wood Ceilings – The Most Common Questions [VIDEO]

8 min read

Linear Wood Ceilings – The Most Common Questions

The Basics of Linears or Wood Slat Ceilings A linear wood ceiling is when you look up from the floor and see a nice, wide piece of wood. So it is much wider than it is deeper; we often hear …
Read moreLinear Wood Ceilings – The Most Common Questions

6 min read

What to Look for in an Independent Manufacturer’s Representative

Originally published by ISAarchitectural on their website – May 13th, 2020. By:  Larry Windsor. VP Construction Services  Independent Manufacturer’s Representative Firms are an …
Read moreWhat to Look for in an Independent Manufacturer’s Representative

4 min read

An Introduction to Wood Ceiling Finishes

If you are exploring custom stains, Rhett is your go-to resource for everything related to wood finishes. A finish does more than enhance your ceiling’s beauty. It adds durability, quality, and …
Read moreAn Introduction to Wood Ceiling Finishes

4 min read

The Forgotten Third Surface

Some call the ceiling the ‘Forgotten 3rd Surface.’” – Paul Emmons What is a Ceiling?  A tent’s canvas is both roof and ceiling. Except …
Read moreThe Forgotten Third Surface

5 min read

Wood Grilles in Wood Ceilings – Most Common Questions

Michael Roemen: “Today Kat and I are going to talk about wood grilles. We’re going to talk about the most common questions that we hear about wood grilles and make sure that you as an architect are …
Read moreWood Grilles in Wood Ceilings – Most Common Questions

6 min read

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 qualify toward …
Read more9Wood’s Certified Wood Journey: The Tale of Two Certifications

4 min read

Natural Variation in Wood

Wood ceilings impart a warm, natural, and visually pleasing aesthetic to a space. Wood’s natural grain, texture, and color variations add richness and depth to interior environments, creating a sense of comfort and familiarity. Wood has a unique ability to establish a connection with nature within man-made interior spaces. Studies have shown that the use …

Read moreNatural Variation in Wood

4 min read

The Ultimate Pricing Guide for Custom Wood Ceilings

“How much does a custom wood ceiling cost?” is one of the first questions architects and contractors want to know when they reach out to 9Wood.
 Although this is a difficult question to answer in an article, we will do our best to discuss the factors that affect custom wood ceiling pricing. In this guide, …

Read moreThe Ultimate Pricing Guide for Custom Wood Ceilings

4 min read

Traditional Custom Wood Ceilings

Traditional Custom Wood Ceilings—When Even Hundreds of Thousands of Custom Configurations Still Aren’t Enough. Custom Made Fast provides hundreds of thousands of custom configurations designed to meet the vast majority of wood ceiling design needs. But when your project demands more complexity—non-standard species, complex geometries, or ultra customization—and you have the time, budget, and vision …

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15 min read

Alvar Aalto: The Father of Modern Wood Ceilings

A Case Study of Mount Angel Abbey Library Alvar Aalto rests fully in the twentieth century as one of its defining architects. Yet through his use of organic form and natural material, he speaks today at the beginning of the twenty-first century. The use of wood, a favorite material in his architectural finishes, was both …

Read moreAlvar Aalto: The Father of Modern Wood Ceilings

4 min read

Introducing 9Wood Revit Models

This week 9Wood published 450 Revit models of our most popular wood ceiling products. Manufacturing custom fast wood ceilings means design freedom for architects and designers, with resources like Revit delivered promptly.

Read moreIntroducing 9Wood Revit Models

6 min read

We Are in the Speed Business [PODCAST]

At 9Wood, we take pride in being the leading manufacturer of custom wood ceilings and walls in North America. We sat down with Beth PopNikolov from Venveo on their Smarter Building Materials Marketing podcast, where we shed light on our custom fast program.

Read moreWe Are in the Speed Business [PODCAST]

6 min read

Custom Wood Walls in Commercial Architecture

Walls are a separate surface and there are unique factors. In today’s video we’re talking with Nathan Pfieffer, a project engineer, about those factors and things you should be aware of in your design.

Read moreCustom Wood Walls in Commercial Architecture

4 min read

Crating Wood Ceilings the 9Wood Way

A typical wood ceiling order requires anywhere from 2-10 crates. Crates are typically 2-3ft wide, 8-10ft long and weight 500-3000lbs.

Read moreCrating Wood Ceilings the 9Wood Way

5 min read

Touch-Up for Exterior Wood Ceilings

Have you ever wondered how a simple hair dryer can help you while installing wood ceilings at a jobsite? Exterior wood ceilings need protection. The best way to provide that protection is to ensure all wood surfaces are properly sealed from the elements. Without the proper field treatment, exterior wood ceilings can quickly succumb to …

Read moreTouch-Up for Exterior Wood Ceilings

4 min read

3 Reasons We Work at 9Wood

We interviewed 9 employees at 9Wood on why they work here. These stories honor the production experience and what it takes to make award winning wood ceilings.

Read more3 Reasons We Work at 9Wood
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