Tips for maximizing soundproofing with acoustical sealants Acoustical sealants are flexible materials applied in a Liquid form between desperate building materials, such as at the sole plate of walls where sound would otherwise have a more direct passage through partitions. A picture of one type… Read More »Acoustical Sealants – Soundproofing Solutions
Crushed stone 101- Everything you need to know and more Aggregate or crushed stone is used in a multitude of different types of building applications. For example, under the majority of concrete flat work, crushed stone or aggregate will be installed as preparatory bedding. That… Read More »Aggregate – Crushed Stone: Uses, Types, and Benefits
All you need to know about facade building techniques A building facade is just the exterior face of the building, and the word ‘facade‘ is used as an architectural term to describe the presentation of the building exterior. The photo below shows the common “Washington… Read More »All About Facade Building | IDS-DMV
Who should use fire-cut joists? Expert recommendations inside In historic instruction, wooden floor joys are set into mortgage pockets in the structural brick demising walls. Unlike current contemporary California framing, in historic times, since the structural load of the floor was transferred to the it… Read More »All About Fire-Cut Joists | Expert Insights | IDS-DMV
The science of squint bricks – Explore the technical aspects! Historic masonry architectural details such as squint bricks as classic details that make DC beautiful. Squint bricks are bricks at the plinth or the base of a wall that has a chamfer on the outer… Read More »All You Need to Know About Squint Bricks: A Comprehensive Guide
The art of creating stunning glass curtain walls In the image below you can see an example of a glass curtain wall. The glass curtain wall is a building facade which functions as a screen wall and exterior partition.
Why Art Deco style architecture continues to captivate design enthusiasts Art deco style architecture is common throughout most urban areas in the world. The image below serves as a beautiful example of an Art Deco style high rise building. This style of architecture became very… Read More »Art Deco Style Architecture: Design, History, & Elegance
Maximizing home comfort – The roof crawlspace insulation advantage In most Washington DC buildings, there will be a little bit of space between the top floor ceiling and the underside of the roof membrane. In the case of the photo below, you can see the… Read More »Attic or Roof Crawlspace – Home Insulation Guide