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Drywall Finishing Tips and Tools From Industry Experts
Drywall finishing is an art. It can take years to master the perfect finish, especially without your own Mr. Miyagi to mentor you along the way. Luckily, the industry has a strong online community dedicated to helping each other improve their craft…
Demystifying Corporate Emissions: A Beginner's Guide to Scope 1, 2, and 3
The built environment, which includes commercial and residential structures, is estimated to account for approximately 40% of annual global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Measured across the supply chain, these emissions are classified into three…
Rainscreens 101: Essential Moisture Management for Modern Building Envelopes
In the evolving world of construction, effective moisture management is more crucial than ever. With advances in building codes, increased climate variability, and greater expectations for building longevity, construction teams are increasingly…
New Pro-Flex300 corner bead from ClarkDietrich offers one-pass finish
West Chester, Ohio – ClarkDietrich, the leading manufacturer of a full line of drywall studs and accessories, interior and exterior finishing products and more, has introduced Pro-Flex300 to its Strait-Flex portfolio of drywall…
ClarkDietrich Adds Two New Components to its E-Screen™ Drainage Mat for a Complete Drainage and Ventilation System
West Chester, Ohio – ClarkDietrich, a leading manufacturer of building products for exterior finishing applications, is adding two new components to its E-Screen™ entangled mesh rainscreen rolls providing a complete exterior cladding…
ClarkDietrich® Announces Acquisition of Oklahoma-Based Studs Unlimited
West Chester, Ohio – ClarkDietrich, North America’s largest manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing products, announced today the acquisition of Studs Unlimited, effective Oct. 1.Studs Unlimited operates out of a single location in Oklahoma City…
Residential Builders Find Success with Steel Framing
While wood has long dominated the residential framing market, many builders are beginning to find that cold-formed steel framing is a resilient and easy-to-work-with alternative in this space as well. Steel framing members are lightweight, easy to…
New EPD Optimization Report From ClarkDietrich is ‘Game-Changer’ For Teams Seeking LEED v4.1 Certification
West Chester, Ohio – ClarkDietrich, the largest manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing products in North America, has published an Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Optimization Report for its low embodied carbon (LEC) cold-formed…
New EPD Optimization Report From ClarkDietrich Contributes to Additional Point Under LEED V4.1
Our new Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) Optimization Report for ClarkDietrich low embodied carbon (LEC) cold-formed steel products offers significant advantages for architects and builders seeking LEED v4.1 certification. With this EPD…
New ClarkDietrich ProChannel Ci™ Cladding Support with Grip-Deck TubeSeal Technology Addresses Air, Moisture Intrusion
West Chester, Ohio – ClarkDietrich, the largest manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing products in North America, has introduced ProChannel Ci™ Cladding Support with Grip-Deck TubeSeal Technology. The new cladding support system is designed for…
ClarkDietrich Demonstrates Progress Toward Sustainability Goals
Last year, we took a huge step forward in our commitment to sustainability by publishing our first annual Corporate Sustainability Report, pledging to move beyond promises and into tangible action, guided by our triple bottom line of sustainability…
New MEP Gusset Plate from ClarkDietrich Gives Framing Contractors Greater Confidence in Stud Repairs
West Chester, Ohio – ClarkDietrich, the largest manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing products in North America, is giving framing contractors a tested and proven solution for quickly repairing steel framing members with oversized mechanical,…
ClarkDietrich Adds BlazeFrame® Tape to Line of Firestopping Products
West Chester, Ohio – ClarkDietrich, the largest manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing products in North America, is giving framing contractors greater flexibility in leveraging the firestopping power of its BlazeFrame family of products with the…
The Great Balancing Act: How Diverse Supply Chains Can Support Sustainability
Sustainability is not a one-size-fits-all approach, nor is it a one-and-done quick fix. It requires continuous innovation, a relentless focus on resource efficiency, and a fundamental shift in mindset. This goes beyond simple certifications—it’s…
ClarkDietrich Launches Line of Low Embodied Carbon Steel Framing Products
West Chester, Ohio – ClarkDietrich, the largest manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing products in North America, is introducing a new line of low embodied carbon (LEC) steel framing products, giving architects and engineers greater freedom in…
ClarkDietrich Announces Retirement of Jim Collins
West Chester, Ohio – ClarkDietrich, the construction industry’s largest manufacturer of cold-formed steel framing products, today announced the impending retirement of its president and CEO Jim Collins. Collins, who has been at the helm of…
A Grand Undertaking: Rich Geishart of Superior Drywall Talks Scope, Success on ClarkDietrich’s SFIA Award-Winning Grand Junction High School Project
Located in Grand Junction, Colorado, the Grand Junction High School project, which recently won a 2023 Industry Project Award from the Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA), was a massive undertaking, featuring over 150 tons of cold-formed steel…
ClarkDietrich Ready to Highlight Breadth of Products and Expertise at BUILD24
The ClarkDietrich team is headed to the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin resort in Florida for the BUILD24 Convention and Expo March 24-27, where we will give wall and ceiling contractors a look at the full spectrum of our time- and money-saving…
It's Time To Review Your Architectural Specs
Be honest—when was the last time you reviewed and updated your steel framing architectural specification documents? It’s all too common for specifiers and architects to rely on old masters, which could be exposing their teams to potential trouble…
Five Reasons You Should Consider Paper-Faced Corner Bead For Your Next Drywall Job
For drywall finishers, finding innovative ways to maximize quality craftsmanship while staying efficient with your time is a daily struggle. With several advantages over traditional metal corner bead, ClarkDietrich Paper-Faced Corner Bead is a game-…