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The article informs about the construction of a shack for protecting the firewood stack from being wet. It includes construction of side panels, raising the walls and adding joists and bolts between the walls. It further states woods that are dense have more wood fiber and thus has higher energy content. It also informs about materials and products to be used in the construction.

Spotlights wall panels as ideal decorative element in interior decoration. Lasting impression brought by wall panels; Variety of designs of wall panels; Use of wooden wall panels as bead boards; Wood finishing; Use in living rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms.

The article presents information on the history of boisere, how this particular wall application came to be perfected and so desirable. It seems that naked walls have always been unacceptable from prehistoric times to the present, hiver since the days of ancient cave paintings. Through the Middle Ages, most wall decoration reflected religious and historical themes applied on or carved into stone. As the Middle Ages drew to a close, crude wood paneling appeared. Early wood panels were applied over the lowest section of damp walls, acting as protection to ward off cold and seeping moisture. This simple approach would become the forerunner of paneling as a form of decoration.

The article focuses on the benefits of structural insulated panels (SIPs) to contractors, builders and homeowners. SIPs are said to reduce air infiltration and thermal bridging that help improve the building envelop performance. Functioning similar to a steel I-beam, SIPs provide insulation through the foam core that acts as the web and reduce the need for studs in carrying the load by the structural facings. Architect David Peabody adds that they use SIPs in building a Passive House because of air tightness.

The article provides tips on installing single panel systems. Possible stacking configurations for movable walls include recess cupboard, side wall recess, behind a revel, and in one stack. When specifying movable walls, the following issues must be considered: use of subdivided spaces, internal finishes, type of suspension, floor conditions, surrounding wall surfaces, stacking requirements, requirements for communication between spaces, and fire resistance. These kind of walls can involve stringent material selection and position configuration.

The article informs that the Blue Ocean screen is finely cast in a high-grade acrylic between two ultraclear, optical cell-cast-acrylic panels that are scratch-resistant. It provides a 3D portrayal of digital video and graphics, and asymmetrical projection for viewing from both sides.

The article offers suggestions on painting walls, wood panels and chair rail to impart a decorative touch on a classic wall finish. Chair rail delineates a different paint treatment from that on the upper walls such as through stripes in contrast color and glossy white trim using rollers. Decorative painter Alison Shapiro suggests to use neutral base coat followed by a secondary color to give the walls a similar look. The goal is to achieve the look of a made-by-hand, folk-art quality.

The article recommends several paneling options including mesquite tiles, wall flats and pop panels.

Provides information to make a fancy bulletin board through the use of wall panels. Acquisition of panels of burlap-covered Homasote; Installation of the panels directly onto the wall with paneling nails; Selection of materials with a wide weave.

The article features the Ishi wall panels from Jhane Barnes.

This article reports that to reach its aggressive expansion goals, Cabela's Inc. relies on flexible construction partners who can respond quickly, such as Fabcon Inc., a Minnesota-based pre-cast concrete supplier. Fabcon will install approximately 68,000 square feet of its 12-inch VersaCore Plus panels for the Cabela's facility in Rogers, Minnesota. As Cabela's expands to more locations nationwide, the company continues to use and benefit from Fabcon's pre-cast wall panels. The company's newest facility in Virginia, which opened in August 2004, joins Cabela's nine retail stores.

The article evaluates several building materials and architectural products including the INGRESS'R switch and complementary AccessAbility line of automatic door activation controls from Wikk Industries, All Weather Sound Panels from Acoustiblok and PolyPro 4000 KD Flat Wall from PolySteel.

Reports that C/S Group offers polyvinyl chloride-free wall protection systems under the name Acrovyn. Acrovyn's biggest customers; Proprietary formulation of the Acrovyn 3000 plastic close to the vest; Product warranty.

The article informs that Modular Arts specify seamless sculptural walls with gypsum panels. Repeating panels match up to create continuous surfaces of any size. Panels are non-combustible, lightweight, trimmable and have a rockhard, paintable surface. Choose from 14 organic and retro-modern designs. info modularArts.com.

Evaluates the Swanstone fiberglass wall panels from Saint Louis, Missouri-based Swan Corp. Characteristics of the solid surface of the fiberglass panel; Designs and patterns; Accessories.

Most recent Conference Wall of Glass consists of ½" cast tempered glass, with a custom "Box" design which appropriately represents the company, "Box Packaging." The Box details protrude on one side and are indented on the opposite side to create a 3D effect.

The article evaluates various forms of office partitions from Dexion, Dodson Bull, and Cadsana.