Acoustic Spray Insulation Buyer’s Guide
Gymnasiums, schools, auditoriums, restaurants, and other noisy commercial spaces require effective sound insulation for their roof or floor decks. Nettles is a leading subcontractor and installer of acoustic spray insulation in the Kansas City and Texas regions. In this buyer’s guide, our experts explain how acoustic spray works and why GCs should specify it. What […]
Featured Project: Jefferson Parish Administrative Building – Jefferson, LA
Project Overview Facility: Jefferson Parish Administration Building Location: Marrero, LA Services: Flowable fill Project Summary Nettles poured approximately 6,500 square feet of flowable fill for the subfloor of a government administration building in Louisiana. The Problem We were contracted to pour flowable fill in internal rooms of the building to create a subfloor with a […]
Tectum Deck Repair Buyer’s Guide
Tectum roof decks were commonly used in ‘60s and ‘70s construction. They are still used today, especially for acoustical applications like gymnasiums where noise dampening is a priority. If you have interior or roof Tectum that has been damaged by water or severe weather, you will need to replace the affected panels. Nettles is a […]
Featured Project: Leawood Village Apartments – Leawood, KS
Project Overview Facility: Leawood Village Apartments Owner: Flint Development Location: Leawood, KS General Contractor: Crossland Construction Construction Manager: Ian Leftwich Architect: BRR Architecture, Inc. Services: Smoke Curtains Project Summary Nettles installed 18 elevator smoke curtains in Leawood Village Apartments, to contain smoke in the event of a fire and prevent it from spreading to other floors. The Problem […]
Featured Project: Extra Virgin Restaurant – Kansas City, MO
Project Overview Facility: Extra Virgin Restaurant Location: Kansas City, MO General contractor: Wolf 21 Services: Acoustical spray insulation Project Summary The Nettles spray team applied an acoustical spray insulation on the roof deck of Extra Virgin, a busy restaurant in Kansas City, to reduce noise and improve aesthetics. The Problem Extra Virgin was renovating a portion […]
Gypsum Roof Repair Buyer’s Guide
Poured gypsum roof decks are common structural elements in older commercial buildings, often constructed in the ‘60s or ‘70s. Over time, wear and tear, water damage, or structural stress can damage the roof and require repairs or replacement. At Nettles, we have decades of experience servicing gypsum roof deck systems. In this comprehensive buyer’s guide, […]
Metal Deck Buyer’s Guide
Metal deck, also called steel deck, is corrugated sheet metal used in roof decks or composite floor decks. Metal deck is popular for commercial construction, and offers benefits such as strength, light weight, low cost, and easy installation. At Nettles, we have decades of experience with all types of metal deck. In this comprehensive buyer’s […]
Featured Project: Sam Rodgers Propeller Building – Kansas City, MO
Project Overview Facility: Sam Rodgers Propeller Building Owner: Brinshore Location: Kansas City, MO General contractor: Straub Construction Services: Gypsum underlayment Project Summary The Sam Rodgers Place Apartment and Townhomes constructed a new community space called the Propeller Building, operated by the Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center and designed to serve as a hub for small businesses, […]
Gypsum Underlayment Buyer’s Guide
Gypsum underlayment is a construction material made of gypsum powder, Portland cement, and sand. It is commonly used for floor assemblies, including floor leveling, soundproofing, and fire rating applications. At Nettles, we have decades of experience with gypsum underlayment. In this buyer’s guide, our experts have assembled all the information you may need to know […]
Operable Partitions Buyer’s Guide
Operable partitions are structures used to divide a room or space into smaller segments. They come in a wide array of styles and sizes based on your interior space and sound control needs. In this comprehensive buyer’s guide, our operable partitions experts have assembled information about the different product types and which may be best […]
