06/22/2026
The Luxury Secret Hidden Behind the Drywall: A lot of Blocking
When you walk through a finished KRÄM custom home, you see flawless finishes, floating shelves, and custom built-ins. But what you don’t see is the secret ingredient that makes it all possible: Blocking.
If you are currently framing a home or planning a build, you want to make sure your builder loves blocking just as much as we do. Here is a breakdown of what it is and why we use it plentifully:
What is Construction Blocking?
Simply put, blocking is the installation of solid wood blocks horizontally between the vertical wall studs before the drywall goes up.
While studs provide the main structure for the wall, they are spaced apart.
If you want to hang something heavy exactly between those studs, you're usually out of luck-unless you have blocking… or if you want to just hang it there and hope? 😂😅
Blocking creates a continuous, solid wood anchor hidden entirely behind your drywall. Of course, it helps us later when it’s time to mount TVs, cabinets, mirrors, and more!
It’s "easy" for contractors to cut corners on things hidden behind drywall, but at KRÄM, we believe the bones of the home should be just as precise as the final coat of paint. Taking the extra time to install abundant blocking during the framing phase is just one of the ways we ensure your home functions beautifully for a lifetime.
Building a custom home soon? Make sure to ask your builder to add that blocking for your frame, mirror, tv, or mount!. Or better yet, let our team handle the details for you.
