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Options and Species for Wood Ceilings [VIDEO]
Intro: “We’re going to talk with Greg, our supply chain manager, about solid wood, veneer, and other factors that you should be aware of as you’re crafting your specification. You shouldn’t have …
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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 dent is very, very noticeable. Or place a …
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Virgin Galactic Gateway to Space
“Timber lends an organic warmth and tactility and is adaptable as a material to different geometries.”
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Custom Stains for Wood Ceilings
Today we’re going to talk with Rhett, one of our wood ceiling finish experts, about custom stains. Custom stains are a really great way for you as a designer to put your signature on a …
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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 …
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Design Trends with Wood Ceilings [VIDEO]
Michael Roemen: “Wood is such a beautiful material and brings warmth to any space, but because it’s more of a premium finish with a higher cost, it really should work harder for you both …
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Does 9Wood do Exterior Wood Ceilings? [VIDEO]
We asked one of our lead engineers, Nathan Pfeifer, to give us the answer. Nathan talks through design considerations, limitations, and of course the possibilities of exterior wood ceiling …
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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 way to …
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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 …
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How Do Our Wood Stains Compare to Our Competitors?
Gaia Lounge Dining Area
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 enough stained wood to …
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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 to a stable wood ceiling, one without …
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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 to provide wood surfaces that meet the …
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Color Variation
A wood ceiling brings natural and organic warmth to a space.
Just as the variegation of a wood floor adds to its appeal, the spectrum of color and grain offers a unique aesthetic in any design. …
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