Design Trends Survey: What's in Store for Housing's Look and Feel
A recent survey of architects and design-minded home builders reveals what's in store for the look and feel of housing during the next three to five years
How to Enhance Your Elevation Design
A focus on the front door, correct proportions, and a balanced blend of materials are just a few…
Tips for Achieving Trouble-Free Three-Coat Stucco
Minimize stucco problems and rework by paying attention to these crucial details
Homebuyers Enjoy an Array of Exterior Styles, Survey Finds
The National Association of Home Builders’ recent survey found that Americans do not have a strong…
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House Review
Home Designs That Offer One Plan With Multiple Elevations
Four projects that show how careful attention to details and materials can transform the same single-family and multifamily plans into distinctly different designs without any hint of repetition
Exterior
Trends in Exterior Cladding
Today’s exterior claddings are a careful curation of natural and man-made materials that add warmth and authenticity ... with labor-saving ways to install them
Building Envelope
10 New Siding Products You Should Know About
Stucco and vinyl may still be the kings of exterior cladding, but lately there has been a steady flow of options offering a combination of low maintenance, durability, and good looks.
Products
Tyvek DrainVent Rainscreen: Superior Protection for Even the Most Challenging Exteriors
DuPont Tyvek DrainVent Rainscreen offers superior performance against water intrusion to protect the unique reclaimed wood cladding of the Guadalupe River Ranch
Siding + Trim
Manufacturer Innovation Means Plenty of Siding Options for Builders
Mainstays—stucco, vinyl, and fiber-cement—are sticking around, with a host of new siding products added to the mix offering fresh takes on durability, performance, and aesthetics
Design
Brick is Back: After Years of Decline, the Exterior Material Returns
More builders are choosing brick as an exterior wall material after years of decline, reports Home Innovation Research Labs. An increasing number…
Products
Two Ways to a Faster Insulated Remodel
How insulated sheathing helped New York builder and remodeler Jeremy Kassel bring old homes up to modern standards.
Building Materials
Vinyl, Stucco Were Used Most on New Construction in 2019
The Census Bureau's Survey of Construction found that vinyl and stucco were the most popular principal exterior wall material used in new homes…
Windows + Doors
13 Standouts in New Window and Door Products
From new styles in steel garage doors to all-black window and door frames to meet trending consumer demand, these 13 products offer a range of attractive solutions for windows and doors
Home Design
Gable Art 101: Types, Tips, and What Not to Do
Gable art comes in many forms and with many questions. Housing Design Matters gives the low-down on the most popular pieces of gable art including…
