In the world of construction and building maintenance, achieving a seamless and durable finish is crucial. Whether you're working on a new build or renovating existing structures, finding the right joint and seam filler is essential to ensure long-lasting protection against water infiltration, air leaks, and other potential issues. In this article, we'll delve [...]
Hewson Brothers Building Supply has won the Platinum Award for Best Building Supplies in Kitchener-Waterloo through CommunityVotes. The award recognizes the exceptional service and quality construction materials provided by Hewson Brothers to the local community. Our family-owned business has served the construction industry in Kitchener-Waterloo area for over 100 [...]
As an active member in our local communities, we're excited for this upcoming Hewson Brothers golf season! This year, we're excited to be contributing to a number of golf sponsorships in the area. For the past several years, our company has been participating in golf tournaments to help raise funds for local charities, connect [...]
Build A Better Building Envelope with Air & Water Barriers from PROSOCO Proven to withstand extreme weather conditions, Air & Water Barriers from PROSOCO R-Guard builds more durable, resilient and sustainable buildings. LEAKS HAPPEN HERE All components in a wall assembly must work together as a system. That's why we [...]
Choosing The Right Type of Wall Assembly Choosing the right type of wall assembly is very important when designing a home or building. Understand what the walls will have to go through during the building’s service life. Your wall assembly will consist of a system of components that fulfill the [...]
It’s important to fully understand why building envelopes must be completely air and vapour tight. The main function of your building envelope is to separate the interior environment from the outside environment while keeping the transfer of air, moisture and heat to a minimum. Good continuity between components is essential [...]
Armstrong® simplifies sustainability decisions with an industry-leading collection of healthy and sustainable ceiling and wall products. The Armstrong SUSTAIN portfolio makes it easy to specify for sustainability by offering both verified material transparency and low embodied carbon. In an industry where meeting evolving sustainability goals can be an increasingly complex equation, the SUSTAIN portfolio [...]
Hewson Brothers Building Supply is proud to announce we will be supporting the GVCA’s Building Excellence Awards as this year's table sponsor! Join us at this year's Black & White event, hosted by the Grand Valley Construction Association. This event will be a dazzling spectacle to recognize the work behind the scenes of the [...]
You may know us for DRYWALL & CEILINGS but we also carry a wide variety of high performance exterior and interior WALL ASSEMBLY SOLUTIONS What is a Wall Assembly? The wall assembly consists of a system of components that fulfill the support, control, and finish function of the building [...]
How Does Insulation Work in Your Building? Insulation, whether installed in the interior or exterior of your building envelope, works by resisting the flow of heat. Efficient insulation slows heat flow, so the heating and cooling system in your home will require less operation to maintain your desired temperature, saving you money. [...]
