Why is building airtight so hard to sell? By Myron Ferguson Last week was one of those weeks. I am working on a pretty good size ranch house. We are hanging and taping the drywall and I was also asked to help out with the air sealing because the builder is worried about passing the…
Saving surfaces By Myron Ferguson A few years ago someone who does restoration work was telling me that the reason they like what they do for a living so much is they have learned to appreciate all the work and energy that went into putting together the building, the walls and ceilings, or whatever part…
Noisy Jobsites By Myron Ferguson On most construction sites there is a lot going on. There is a lot of noise. What is noise? Noise is unwanted sound Did you ever stop to visit a jobsite where the radio is blasting and you can’t help but notice the ground man struggling to hear a measurement…
HANGING DRYWALL ON WALLS HangPro Drywall Lift TM By Myron Ferguson Today there are many new innovative products that come into the market. We often take a quick look and pass it by thinking, I really do not need that since I have been doing the task with no problems for years. Thinking of changing…
Start with the Taping Knife off the Compound By Myron Ferguson The best way I have found to reduce tool marks while smoothing out joint compound is to start the motion with the knife off the compound. Let’s say you are smoothing out the fill coat on a repair. Some compound needs to be removed…
Proper Grit of Sandpaper for Lightweight Compounds By Myron Ferguson Sanding drywall may be our least favorite part of the finishing process but it is often where the quality of the job is made or broken. Many of us are finishing our joints and fasteners with the lighter weight compound because they dry faster, are…
The Radius 360 sander is one of the first tools I reviewed for Fine Homebuilding. I wrote this 2005 and the sander is still my favorite sander. Radius 360 Sanding taped seams and fasteners on drywall is a necessary evil. The sanding phase is a vital part of any smooth finish drywall job. Sanding can…
How important is drywall work? By Myron Ferguson I read about , talk about, study, post on Instagram, give clinics, post on this blog and make my living with drywall. My book is a best seller at Taunton Press and My clinics at trade shows are very well attended. Most of the time I really…
Fire-Resistant Drywall By Myron Ferguson The other day I was giving a demonstration on air sealing an attic. I built a box out of drywall scraps to use as a cover for recessed ceiling lights. This box would be fitted so that it sets tight against the drywall ceiling in the attic.…
POWER SANDING DRYWALL By Myron Ferguson One of the best ways to increase profitability is production based:tools, materials, and processes in the field. I didn’t always use a power sander and I don’t always get one out on a smaller job but I couldn’t work without one on larger job. I wish I knew the percentage of…