Q. I’m thinking of adding a room addition to my house, but how can I match the existing brick? A. A brick’s color comes primarily
New mineral-based composite trim product is a low-maintenance, durable, and dimensionally stable alternative to PVC Edge, a leader in exterior trim and siding products and
Western Architectural Openings, part of the MITER Brands portfolio and the premier national provider of large-format glass walls, doors, and window systems, recently announced the
Tando Composites has partnered with Bennett Supply Company to distribute the full line of Tando Composites products, including Beach House Shake®, the authentic composite shingle,
MITER Brands, a family of leading window and door brands, recently unveiled the launch of Triton Advanced Glass Systems. Thoughtfully engineered, manufactured with precision, and
ODL, Inc. announced today that three of its newest innovations have been named among Qualified Remodeler’s 2026 Remodelers Choice 100 Most Popular Products, recognizing the
Tando Composites, the leader in composite cladding, has announced that its ProBrick®, the #1 brand of composite brick, has been named in Qualified Remodeler magazine’s 2026
MITER Brands, a family of leading window and door brands, recently announced it has introduced a new era for Western Window Systems with a refreshed
Maximo Wood, a brand of GMX Group, announces that its Maximo Thermo Pre-Finished wood system has won the Ceilings Category in the worldwide Architizer A+ Awards – Popular Choice.
When Mark and Krista McCaulley decided to do a complete remodel of the family’s three-season cottage on Seven Island Lake, it wasn’t just a renovation
By Kriss Swint, Westlake Royal Building Products A combination of economic factors is impacting the way homeowners think about their living situations. Many who may
Above photo shows a recently completed Wisconsin cabin project featuring the Beach House Shake Rustic Collection in Pacifica shade. Photo Credit: Mark McCaulley Tando Composites,
From Mice to Masterpiece: the 20-Year Shed Comeback Tucked into more than 14 pristine acres in Cumberland Center, Maine, the office of the Northeastern Lumber
As part of the Maximo Wood ® newly launched Dealer Program, new dealer partnerships are supported through kickoff events designed to introduce products and connect
A well-built deck is a solid investment, with homeowners able to recoup about 95% of the cost of building a new wood deck and 89%
AdvantageLumber.com, a leading direct to consumer supplier of luxury building products, proudly announces that it is the first company in the lumber industry to offer
Maximo Wood, a leading high-performance wood brand is expanding the availability of its thermally modified wood and hardwood products in Michigan through Mans Lumber and Millwork,
Maximo Wood®, a brand of GMX Group, is proud to announce that its innovative Maximo Thermo® Ayous treated with BurnBlock® technology has been recognized among
Tando Composites, a division of Derby Building Products and leader in composite exterior cladding, has announced the addition of three new Market Development Managers (MDMs).
Maximo Wood®, a brand of GMX, is proud to announce its expansion into Southern California through a new dealer partnership with Valencia Lumber & Panel,
Tando Composites, a division of Derby Building Products and brand leader in composite cladding, is pleased to announce the addition of Devin Brady as Vice
By Marcelo V. Guimarães, Marketing Director, Maximo Wood Marcelo V. Guimarães, Marketing Director at Maximo Wood, envisions a future where sustainable lumber is accessible to
Above: Deckorators Altitude FR Decking in Trailstone with Deckorators Cable Rail and Continuous Top Rail. Deckorators®, a leading brand of UFP Industries, Inc. (Nasdaq: UFPI), is set to
ProWood, a leader in premium pressure-treated lumber, announces the launch of TrueFrame™ Joist, the performance-driven deck framing solution engineered for professional builders who demand precision,
This year’s report highlights how circular innovation is adding value to the business share. Trex Company, Inc. (NYSE:TREX), the world’s leading manufacturer of high-performance, wood-alternative
Building a deck adds more than function and value to a home; it’s a long-term investment in your outdoor enjoyment. Whether you’re looking to expand
Tando Composites was pleased to have TandoStone, the leading brand of composite stone, featured in Manufacturers Reserve Supply’s (MRS) College of Product Knowledge Pro: hands-on training for
Maximo Wood®, a brand of GMX, is proud to announce its expansion into the Western U.S. through a new dealer partnership with Ganahl Lumber. This
Tando Composites, a division of Derby Building Products and the leader in composite exterior cladding, proudly announces a new partnership with Building Products Inc. (BPI),
What Is Biophilic Design? Biophilic design integrates natural elements into built spaces to fulfill our innate connection to nature. Rooted in the biophilia hypothesis, it
From the beauty of natural stones and woodgrains to the soft elegance of textile-inspired patterns and the clean sophistication of solid colors, Wilsonart, a world-leading
Above Ground or Ground Contact? That is the Big Question By Belinda Remley Whether taking on a project themselves or hiring professional contractors to handle
The 2025 edition features more than 500 products, including six new bricks, in a diverse range of colors and textures that redefine architectural design Glen-Gery Corporation,
Concrete is one of the most versatile building materials. It can be used for anything from entire buildings to portions of buildings, sidewalks, patios, post
Eric Magnuson, owner of Magnuson Build & Design (MB&D) in Kalamazoo, Michigan, has won the People’s Choice Award in the HBA Western Michigan 34th Annual Parades
HOUSTON (August 27, 2024) — Westlake Royal Building Products™ (Westlake Royal), a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), has unveiled its Annual Trends Report: The Best In Home Design,
Quebec City, Quebec – Tando Composites announces its newest flagship dealer as Reese Wholesale based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Reese Wholesale, a leader in the siding,
With extreme weather events becoming increasingly more common, residential communities throughout the country are at higher risk than ever for damage caused by high-velocity winds,
Beach House Shake, the Authentic Composite Shingle, Wins Over Coastal New England’s Building Pros and Wood Purists Marshall Building & Remodeling, based in East Providence,
TEMPLE, Texas (July 22, 2024) – Wilsonart, a global leader in engineered surfaces, announced today that it has earned the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Certified Biobased Product Label for High Pressure Laminate (HPL). Whatever vision you
Employee innovation and commitment drive progress across spectrum of sustainability initiatives WINCHESTER, VA., (June 27, 2024) — Trex Company, Inc. (NYSE:TREX), the world’s largest manufacturer
GMX Group’s Maximo Thermowood® Ayous Wins Special Mention in Architizer Magazine’s 2024 A+ Product Awards Miami, FL – GMX Group is proud to announce that
Neolith’s latest low-silica surfaces have landed in the US and are now available across the country. Cappadocia Sunset Cappadocia Sunset evokes the textures, movement and
Springtime is more than just blooming flowers and warmer weather—it’s also the season when the construction and home improvement industries come alive! As the days
Westlake Royal Building Products™ (“Westlake Royal”), a Westlake company (NYSE:WLK), announced the launch of Royal™ WoodTone Styles, blending rich wood looks with the rustic warmth
Home Improvement Expert Chip Wade Selects Beach House Shake® for his North Georgia Home Exterior Atlanta native and home improvement expert Chip Wade is in
Blue-black brick reflects evolving design preference for natural, bolder shades Glen-Gery, one of North America’s oldest brick manufacturers and a Brickworks North American company, reveals
Expanded PVC trim line looks and installs like wood without the maintenance Westlake Royal Building Products has announced that Palight® Trimboard is now Skytrim™, a
Designer-Builder-Influencer Chip Wade Favors Low-Maintenance, Easy-Install WP4 for Both Exterior and Interior of Modern-Style North Georgia Home Chip Wade’s minimalist mountaintop home project needed an exceptional
Glen-Gery, a brand of Brickworks and premier brick manufacturer in North America, will showcase its newest brick and stone colors, international collections and popular Advanced
Vincenzo Nastasia, owner of Seacoast Roofing based in Seabrook, New Hampshire, has created a full-service exterior renovation business with a reputation for craftsmanship and integrity.
Glued-laminated timber constitutes an ever-increasing percentage of the framing materials used in residential construction. Much of this growth is attributed to the fact that glulam
NEWPRO uses Tando® Exterior Products for Transformational Curb Appeal Woburn, MA-based company, NEWPRO, one of the largest siding remodelers in New England, is a third-generation
By Alex Ligorotis While a garage door isn’t something that homeowners often think about, they should! Waiting until your door is damaged, dingy or stops
NovikStone® Introduces On-Trend Color Onyx to Dry Stack and Premium Hand-Cut Stone Siding Lineups Quebec City, Quebec – Novik®, a brand of Derby Building Products,
Most people don’t consider vinyl an eco-friendly building product, but data shows it actually is. There are misconceptions that vinyl siding doesn’t have sustainable design,
VERSATEX EXPANDS ITS RANGE OF WOOD-TONED PVC CEILING OPTIONS WITH NEW MAINTENANCE-FREE CANVAS SERIES™ OUTDOOR PROFILES ALIQUIPPA, Pa., —Builders, distributors and homeowners are rapidly rediscovering
Basel, Switzerland – 21 October 2021 – LSI, a global specialty chemicals business with leading positions in Microbial Control Solutions (‘MCS’) and Specialty Products Solutions (‘SPS’),
By Toby Bostwick Over the past year, outdoor living spaces have become just as much a place to unplug as they have a designated zone
Build A Bigger and Better Deck That Lasts For Years By Toby Bostwick In a year appropriately dubbed “the year of the yard,” it is
Photo Courtesy of J&W Lumber and Mendocino Forest Products If you’re thinking about installing a new patio cover for your outdoor space, you might be
Any job worth doing should be built right the first time around; that’s why professionals choose ProWood®. We offer multiple grades of pressure treated, KDAT
Quarrix® (www.Quarrix.com) proudly unveils its newest product line and expands brand – protective solutions for attics, roofs, and walls to keep homes beautiful and healthy,
WITH DISTINCTIVE COLOR, THIS PREMIUM VERSATEX BEADBOARD TURNS A PORCH CEILING INTO A LOW-MAINTENANCE FOCAL POINT By Jason Stimis, Stimis Enterprises, LLC One of my
Maintenance-Free Outdoor Ceiling Materials from Versatex Offer More Color, Appeal, and Performance Than Ever Responding to demand from builders, distributors and homeowners, Versatex Building
Tando®, a brand of Derby Building Products, announces Beach House Shake has been selected by Coventry Log Homes for the exterior of their “hybrid” Adirondack
New, on-trend color offers the look of blackened cedar Tando®, a brand of Derby Building Products, announces new Char color as the latest addition to
Perfect for Creating Getaways at Home In 2020, millions of people started to spend more time than ever within their property lines. As the pandemic
Bellaforté, the most affordable shake product available from DaVinci Roofscapes®, now comes in the three unique colors of the company’s Nature Crafted Collection:
Deckorators®, a leading manufacturer of composite decking, deck railing, balusters, post caps and related products, will feature new-for-2021 products for deck builders at the virtual
Novik, a brand of Derby Building Products, has introduced new Artisan Cut within the NovikStone product line. Delivering authentic, unmatched natural stone looks, Novik’s Artisan
Tando®, a brand of Derby Building Products, announces Beach House Shake’s Atlantica has been named a Top 100 Product for 2020 by Professional Remodeler magazine.
By Belinda Remley During the early 1970s in suburban Chicago, homeowners were introduced to Wolmanized® pressure treated wood during a test market to see if
Atlanta, GA, — Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, announces Belgard® pavers and Techniseal® polymeric sand have joined Contractor Rewards™, a free rewards program. Industry professionals
Rhonda Nerenberg was fed up with her bathroom. An old, hardly-used bathtub took up half the space and she suffered with a tiny shower. After
Upgrade to energy-efficient vinyl windows Not every window replacement job goes smoothly. That’s what contractor Steve Roth discovered when hired to replace dated aluminum
Add the look of Old World brick in a quarter of the time of traditional construction.
With the right tools and techniques, you can create custom trim and molding.
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Install a floating subfloor to insulate your basement.
Engineered wood products are a high-performance, consistent, reliable and environmentally responsible choice for everything from construction to home projects.
Rigid plastic footing forms are new alternatives to conventional forming methods for concrete pier footings. These types of piers are quicker and less expensive to
Here’s a step-by-step look at how to install your own bamboo floor.
Proper installation of wood siding can protect the building envelope from moisture intrusion.
Pergolas have been around for centuries, adding structure and beauty to outdoor living areas.
Create a new look and cut down on noise with an acoustic ceiling.
Worried about mold in your home? Armed with a checklist, caulk gun and a common-sense plan, homeowners can overcome the hysteria about mold and protect
Improvements in design and construction practices hold the key to moisture management and mold mitigation.
Armstrong-Clark’s deck and siding wood stain has nondrying conditioning oils that separate from the drying side of the formula. These oils penetrate deep into the deck or siding wood fiber where the wood’s natural oils used to be. This process rejuvenates the wood. The drying oils stay at the surface, lock in the conditioning oils […]
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