Masonite

Masonite is a type of engineered wood product, often called “hardboard.” It was invented in the 1920s and made by pressing wood fibers together under heat and pressure until they form a dense, smooth board. The fibers are mixed with resins, wax, or oils, which help bind everything together into a solid sheet. While it […]
What Is ‘Durock’ And What Is It Used For?

When installing tile, it is important to fasten it to a surface with a particular set of qualities that make the tile installation most likely to last for as long as possible without developing some type of an issue. The best “backer board” of this type that I have come across is a product that […]
What is ‘Homasote’?

Just as people in search of a facial tissue, often say they are looking for a “Kleenex”, within the home improvement industry there are a number of items whose name being referenced is the actual name of a leading company in the production of that particular product. One such example of this is ‘Homasote’. Most […]