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  • Learn the Basics About Drywall

    If your home renovation project involves replacing a wall or installing a new wall, drywall is the most likely material to be used. Knowing the basics about this common walling material can help you make wise choices when working with our Wilton, CT, home design teams to renovate your home.  Drywall is a sheet of gypsum plaster sandwiched between paper and is sometimes called gypsum board, wallboard, Sheetrock (a trademarked brand) or just rock.
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    Here are some of the basic elements of drywall:

    • Arches and bends. If you think that only plaster walls can be shaped into attractive arches, think again. Corner beads are metal pieces that are placed along the edge of drywall to create a curved shape, and then joint compound is used to smooth the shaped surface.
    • Smooth finish. While entire plaster walls were finished and smoothed with a trowel, only the seams of drywall walls are covered with joint tape and joint compound. This leads to a smoother result.
    • Sheet sizes. Drywall sheets are either 48 or 54 inches wide and between 8 and 16 feet long. Using the largest sheets possible reduces the amount of time spent taping and smoothing the seams between sheets.

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    Country Club Homes would love to help you complete your next home renovation projects. Contact us online at www.countryclubhomesinc.com  or by phone, 203-762-0550,   to learn more about our home design and custom home building services in the Fairfield County, CT area.

  • Build Your Dream Home for All Stages of Life

    Designing and building your dream home requires plenty of planning. You must identify your current needs while considering the home’s future use. Failing to plan for your future needs may leave you with a design that is incompatible with the later stages of your life. When designing your custom home, you should consider things like: A growing family:…

  • Add a Chemical-Free Swimming Pool to Your New England Home

    Many homeowners love the thought of a backyard pool but aren’t as keen on the chemicals traditional pools require. An alternative to using these chemicals is to install a natural swimming pool. Traditional Pool by Portland Maine Pools & Spas Robins Nest Aquatics via Houzz A natural swimming pool utilizes a carefully designed wetland of gravel…

  • Top It Off: Roof Styles to Consider

    Designing custom homes in Fairfield County requires many different decisions to help you personalize your home and have it stand out from the crowd.  While different brick colors and facade designs are excellent ways to differentiate your home’s exterior, don’t overlook the roof as an option for customization.  There are a variety of roof styles…

  • Simple Steps to Make Construction Easier on Your Family

    There’s no denying that the construction process can be hard. A multitude of decisions, unforeseen changes, and the need to stick to a timeline and a budget may all feel overwhelming at times. Our team at Country Club Homes understands this and is committed to making the construction process as easy as possible for our…