6th Annual MVP Awards: Exterior
The Most Valuable Product Awards showcase the best in new building product design, innovation, and functionality. Here are the winners in the Exterior category
Exterior Design Trends? Homebuyer Preferences Run the Gamut
It turns out there's little national consensus when it comes to what U.S. homebuyers prefer for home exteriors
Mountain Craftsman home features stunning ProVia exterior products
Manufactured stone, metal roofing, vinyl windows, and entry doors enhance the curb appeal of this…
Building Products for Cold Climates and Cold-Weather Construction
A range of building products and materials suited to cold-weather construction
Architectural Considerations for a Diverse Streetscape
Thinking outside of the box about exterior home styles can help builders and designers create a rich, diverse neighborhood
Home Exteriors See Value Engineering by Home Builders
To contend with current cost pressures, home builders are taking steps to value engineer the exteriors of their homes
Exclusive Research + Data
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
Design
How to Enhance Your Elevation Design
A focus on the front door, correct proportions, and a balanced blend of materials are just a few ways home builders can enhance the authenticity…
Quality Matters
Tips for Achieving Trouble-Free Three-Coat Stucco
Minimize stucco problems and rework by paying attention to these crucial details
Design
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 preference for a specific exterior home design…
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
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.
