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Engineer Brick
CalStar has developed a patent-pending formula and manufacturing process to make a better and more sustainable brick.
Sustainable Insulation
CertainTeed has issued its first Environmental Product Declaration for Sustainable Insulation, which consists of 35-percent recycled glass in addition to a plant-based binder and sand, its main raw material.
Cashmere Paint with Pearl Finish
Sherwin-Williams Cashmere Interior Latex Paint takes on added luster with the introduction of a pearl finish.
PVC Trim Adhesives and Sealants
Kleer Lumber offers a full line of sealant and adhesive products for use with its cellular PVC trim pieces.
Marquee Exterior Paint and Primer
Marquee Exterior is a stain-blocking paint and primer that features Behr’s most advanced dirt and fade protection technology.
Concrete and Masonry Sealers
Quikrete offers both a waterproofing sealer and high-gloss sealer for concrete and masonry applications.
Builder confidence holds steady in November
Builder confidence in the market for newly built, single-family homes was unchanged in November from a downwardly revised level of 54 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI).
Housing affordability continues to slide in third quarter
In all, 64.5 percent of new and existing homes sold between the beginning of July and end of September were affordable to families earning the U.S. median income of $64,400.
DraftStop 812 Stop ‘n’ Store Foam
DAP DraftStop 812 Stop ‘n’ Store foam gives contractors the latest insulating-foam technology with a built-in applicator that allows the can to be stored for 30 days after opening.
Exclusive Research: Going Green
Green building may be here to stay but finding buyers willing to pay a premium for energy efficiency and sustainability is still a challenge.