6th Annual MVP Awards: Structural
The Most Valuable Product Awards showcase the best in new building product design, innovation, and functionality. Here are the winners in the Structural products category
4 Structural and Insulation Products for Home Builders
These new structural and insulation products for home construction promise a range of benefits from added jobsite safety to greater sustainability
Climate Change Is Driving Up Demand for Stormproof Homes
The mounting consequences of climate change are forcing many homeowners to weatherproof their homes with more resilient materials
2021 Pro Builder Top 100 Products
Curious about which products interest professional builders the most? Pro Builder’s annual list of the top 100 building products has the answer
The Leading Cause of New Home Structural Failures? Fill Dirt
As the leading cause of new home structural failures, fill dirt is one of the most important…
Home Construction Using ICFs: Building for Sustainability, One Block at a Time
The 2021 Sustainable, Healthier Home kicks off with a cost- and labor-efficient structural system: using insulated concrete forms
D-Blaze fire retardant treated wood
D-Blaze® fire retardant treated wood (FRTW) is available for interior applications where fire retardant construction materials are specified or required by building codes.
Purchasing: the Harsh Realities of Buying Concrete
Buying concrete turnkey can add a level of confusion about what is being purchased and for how much. Purchasing expert Charles Schneider offers a better way
ThinkGlass glass stairs
Despite their deceptively delicate appearance, ThinkGlass steps are surprisingly strong with a textured finish that offers a safe, slip-resistant surface.
Weyerhaeuser Edge Gold flooring panels
Weyerhaeuser’s Edge Gold flooring panels now feature the company’s Down Pore self-draining technology, which channels water from the panels' surfaces and drains it off the joists below.
CalStar Oversized Facing Bricks
CalStar Products has introduced a line of oversized facing units that can be used for base courses and as accent bands.
Gypsum prices likely to rise in the next year
The steep decline in the residential and non-residential building sectors over the past five years has greatly affected gypsum demand.
Purchasing
How to Get the Best Price at the Lumber Yard
When it comes to getting the best price on lumber, it’s not always about the volume of material purchased — relationships count
Boise Cascade Conditioned Airspace HVAC framing
The new Conditioned Airspace HVAC framing system from Boise Cascade is designed for placing HVAC systems inside the insulated, air-sealed shell of homes.
TetraGrip Fastening System
The TetraGrip Subfloor Fastening System from Paslode features a barb-threaded design that allows the fastener to drive like a nail and hold like a screw.
Xi and R-5 insulated precast concrete wall systems
Superior Walls’ Xi and R-5 insulated precast concrete wall systems use up to 70 percent less concrete in a new home than conventional foundations.
