PB March 2002

Pittsburgh Paints has created a zero-VOC (volatile organic compound) line of paints for residential markets that addresses home buyer concerns about indoor air quality.

Features of the company’s swing patio doors include a stainless steel multipoint lock system with key lock and a full-height, anodized aluminum gear hinge for structural strength.

The company’s built-in ovens have a dual convection system for even temperature and airflow.

Coming soon to the Eastern Shore of Maryland: a community designed by baby boomers to appeal to baby boomers.

Black has been added to the color options for the company’s aluminum-clad windows, joining white, brown, sandstone, Hartford green, burgundy and vanilla cream.

A new NAHB report concludes that housing is critical in uplifting the nation’s economy in 2002.

Home Slicker rain screen for sidewalls can protect and lower moisture levels in various siding and cladding systems but is especially suited for wood lap siding, wood shingles or shakes, fiber-cement, EIFS and brick, the company says.

Build an options program so buyers get what they want — and you get the profit.

The I100 wood-burning fireplace has an opening that’s 50 inches wide and 33 inches tall.

When people in the 24-36 age group decide to buy a new home, the Internet is playing a bigger role, new research by Professional Builder shows.