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 […]

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, […]

Flowable Fill Buyer’s Guide

Slip Lined Pipe with LDCC Engineered Fill

Engineered flowable fill, also called lightweight cellular concrete, cellular grout, low-density cellular concrete (LDCC), or controlled low-strength material (CLSM), is a robust and versatile material ideal for a variety of geotechnical applications. Nettles Construction Solutions is one of the largest and most well-respected contractors and installers of flowable fill in the country. We have decades […]

How to Find the Right Metal Deck Supplier and Distributor

Finding the right metal deck supplier is essential to ensuring the success of your construction or renovation project. But do you know what to look for in a metal deck supplier and distributor? In this article, we’ll discuss what metal deck is, how it’s used, and the questions you should ask prospective suppliers to select […]

Pan decking, composite decking and concrete decking materials

Nettles Construction Solutions is a distributor of composite deck materials for clients throughout the Midwest and South Central US with a focus on Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, and Nebraska. What’s the difference between pan decking, composite decking and concrete decking? Actually, all of those terms mean the same thing. Every manufacturer calls […]

What Is Gypsum Underlayment, and What Is It Used For?

Gypsum Underlayment (also known as gypsum floor, gyp floor, gypsum concrete or gyp concrete) is a building material composed of a mixture of gypsum plaster, portland concrete, and sand. The product is normally batched onsite and pumped into place. Here are the top 5 applications for gypsum underlayment in commercial construction: Application 1 – Fire […]

WESTPRO PROJECT OF THE WEEK: WESTPRO CORPORATE OFFICES

  WESTPRO PROJECT OF THE WEEK: WESTPRO CORPORATE OFFICES Project Name: WestPro Corporate Offices WestPro Construction Solutions2850 Fairfax TrafficwayKansas City, KS 66115 Product Type:  Trimless operable glass partition suspended with Hufcor’s Unispan self-support system Project Highlight:Flexible space division using glass panels, allowing natural lighting into the company’s conference room. The conference room in the company’s new […]