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Telling a Story That Preserves the Past

Custom builder and historic restoration and preservation expert Brent Hull walks us through the careful details of his Pennsylvania Farmhouse project




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Building Materials

A supplier never forgets

In the past month I have had the opportunity to present to and spend time with two different groups of 25 successful, independent lumber &…

Technology

Drywall Calculator

Simply input the dimensions of a space and this app will provide the total square footage and the number of 4 x 8-foot drywall sheets required for…

Building Materials

Dow and Greater Houston Builders’ Association host Houston Building Science and Energy Forum

Last Wednesday, Dow Building Solutions and the Great Houston Builder’s Association(GHBA) hosted an all-day Houston Building Science and Energy Forum for local residential builders and remodelers.

Insulation

CertainTeed introduces new online tools

CertainTeed Insulation has introduced three new online tools to help building professionals better market efficiency improvements to homeowners.

Building Materials

Georgia builder sees advantages in energy-efficient flooring and wall sheathing

Al Durden, construction supervisor for SF Communities in Macon, Ga., builds quality residential homes in Macon and surrounding communities throughout Middle Georgia. Recent alterations in SF Communities’ standard construction practices require Durden to build quieter, more energy-efficient homes.

Marketing & Sales

Time for remodelers to innovate is now

During the housing boom, new products were being introduced into the home building market at a staggering rate.According to the Harvard Joint Center…

Green & Sustainable

Hurricane Tough

ZIP System wall panels from Huber Engineered Woods are now available in longer lengths designed specifically for high-wind regions.

Building Materials

Products Featured in September 2006 Custom Builder

Home security and elecronic products are featured this month.

Leadership

In My Own Words: Estes Builders

Kevin Estes of Estes Builders shares insight to some of the products they put into the homes they build.

Leadership

Sharper Edge

Trends in window glass for building secure and air-tight homes with beautiful views.

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