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February 2025 | Volume 88 | Issue 2
February 2025
Volume 88 | Issue 2
Features
Go Get ‘Em With Insulation
An Idaho insulation contractor talks about life in the rough and what it means to insulate a cold population.
Top 25 Insulation Contractors
Walls & Ceilings’ annual roster of this country’s top insulation contractors.
Complex Ceiling Design and Custom Panels Make a Statement of Creativity and Connectivity
Design and pre-construction service ensures impeccable delivery on design intent.
Continuous Insulation for New Construction
Michigan’s drastic difference between seasons requires high thermal performance in building materials.
Shedding Light on Luminous Ceilings
When does it make sense to have a ceiling as a light source?
All-Weather Sheathing: From Heat Waves to Freezing Temperatures, A Year-Round Performer
From heat waves to freezing temperatures, a year-round performer.
Insulation’s Role in Healthier Indoor Air
A critical look at IAQ’s pivotal role in building science.
About The Cover
G&G Insulation, headquartered in Meridian, Idaho, dates back to 1951. Brandon Gallegos (pictured) is the principal and owner. Photo by Tia Mitchell Photography
Departments
Trade News
The latest news from manufacturers, dealers, contractors and more.
Product Focus
Product Focus on Lasers
Influencers
This issue's authors
If Walls Could Talk
Video/Podcasts Round Up
Product/Technology Buzz Guide
Industry Blue Book Index
Premium Sponsorships
Contact Us
Staff Contact Information
Columns
Publisher's Post
A Healthy Body and Mind | Jill Bloom
Up Front
What Are Best Practices? | Mark Fowler
Advertiser Index
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The publisher assumes no liability for errors or omissions.
This Month Online
Online Exclusives
Winners Announced for the 2024 NanaAwards Project and Design Competition
NanaWall has announced the winners of the 2024 NanaAwards Project and Design Competition. Celebrating its 10th year, the NanaAwards competition recognizes the outstanding achievements of architects, designers and building professionals across the commercial and residential industries, underscoring NanaWall’s commitment to advancing innovation in design.
DIY vs. Professional Insulation: What Homeowners Should Know
Improving your home’s insulation isn’t just about keeping warm in the winter — it’s about optimizing energy efficiency, reducing costs and enhancing overall, year-round performance. With the right materials and installation, insulation can transform your home’s comfort and value.
Thibodaux Regional Wellness Center Showcases a Hurricane-Resistant Curtainwall
The first of its kind in Louisiana, the Thibodaux Regional Wellness Center improves community members’ health and well-being through medically directed prevention, fitness, education, rehabilitation, and focused sports and wellness services.
A System for Metal Panels
Recently completed, the Rusu-McCartin Boys & Girls Club stands as a multifaceted triumph for the community. Serving as a beacon of opportunity, the $15.5 million project not only supports the mission of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago, but also serves as a cornerstone for the neighborhood’s revitalization efforts, bringing prosperity to Chicago’s Austin neighborhood and beyond.
Practice Safety during Hurricane Recovery
Now that Hurricane Milton has passed — and recovery from Hurricane Helene continues — Floridians are faced with cleaning up, repairing and rebuilding. In some counties, businesses and houses were damaged or destroyed. Power outages are widespread, and it may be some time before the flooding subsides.
Rainscreen Selected for “Meaningful” Aesthetic at State-of-the-Art Innovation Hub
Innovation drives progress. In addition, in Amarillo, Texas, there is a new hub for innovation on the campus of Amarillo College. It is called Innovation Outpost, and the building’s renovation nods to the past with an eye on the future.
Videos