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
Product of the Week: MediaWall built-in stone wall
Eldorado Stone has designed a built-in stone solution to the integrated multimedia space with its new MediaWall. The MediaWall is the latest addition to the company’s revolutionary Gemstone Wall collection of easy-to-create, interior design concepts that transform walls with stone and brick veneer.
Product of the Week: TetraGrip Fastening System
Designed to eliminate subfloor nail squeaks while providing more holding power, 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.
New Pa. home-building requirement angers builders
Homebuilders in Pennsylvania are upset over a new requirement that says all new residential construction must have sprinkler systems installed, The Delaware County Daily Times reported.
Show Village 2011 Preview: 'A Lot of Living in 3,000 Square Feet?
The largest of the three Show Village homes at 3,060 square feet, the Treasure Sands model is designed specifically for the resort rental market, with accommodations for multiple families and large groups. The four-bedroom house is loaded with a variety of living and entertainment spaces and amenities, including a home theater, hobby room, and master suite retreat.
Show Village 2011 Preview: Uber-green home for under $75,000
At a scant 528 square feet, the Eco-Cabana model from Palm Harbor Homes may be small in stature but it is mighty when it comes to green living. Designed to meet DOE’s Builders Challenge energy performance requirements of sub-70 on the HERS Index, the model will be loaded with high-performance, sustainable features.
Show Village 2011 Preview: Narrow-lot living for any environment
Measuring just 30 feet in width, the Sea Breeze model is designed specifically for narrow-lot, infill applications for just about any region or environment in the country — from coastal settings and mountainous areas to urban landscapes and traditional suburban neighborhoods.
101 Best New Products: Structural, Insulation & Housewrap
Boise Cascade engineered wood
The entire engineered wood product line from Boise Cascade is now…
Call For Entries: 101 Best New Products
The editors of Professional Builder and Professional Remodeler magazines are in search of the latest “breakthrough” products for the residential construction industry for our annual 101 Best New Products report.
Fire Stopper
OSB sheathing is designed to slow down or block the progress of fire in residential and commercial buildings.
ICFs Go Platinum
The new Platinum Series insulating concrete forms (ICF) from Logix are made with BASF’s patented Neopor beads. Tiny graphite particles give Neopor its platinum color, which acts as an infrared absorber and heat reflector to reduce thermal conductivity.
