LEED the Way
DuChateau Floors are antique reproduction hard-wax oil floors in great modern designs originally developed in Holland. The company’s latest offerings (Fine Sawn Collection shown here) feature textured hardwood emphasizing the changing grain pattern of the natural wood. Possible LEED points include MR 7, Certified Sustainably Harvested Wood and EQ 4.
Keep it Down!
dB-3 and dB-4looring install under the drywall and floor. Both can reduce noise transmission by 75 percent and weigh far less than drywall-based sound solutions.
Old is New
BR-111’s products look as cool as they sound. Each of the company’s new Antiquity Engineered products, many with color palettes brand new to the hand-scraped line, offer a classic five-inch plank presentation, thick-sawn wear layer and crystal-clear aluminum oxide finish. The classic planks are created at lengths varying from 12 to 86 inches, adding to the flooring’s character.
High-Performance Panels
These feature a 12-month limited-exposure warranty, are UL-Classified for fire resistance (Type SLX) and can be used in any fire-rated assembly where regular Sheetrock liner panels are specified
The Real McCoy
Cikel, a vertically-integrated FSC-certified manufacturer, has launched the Vila Velha collection of exotic engineered Brazilian Cherry hardwood flooring. The hand-scraped, rotary-cut wear layer collection represents “real” Brazilian Cherry, not the maple or oak specie stained to appear that way.
Breathable Barriers
Premier Building Systems (PBS) introduces the new PBS Building Wrap and Weather Barrier for SIPs
Announcing the National Housing Quality Executive Council
Professional Builder magazine Editor-in-Chief David Barista talks about National Housing Quality Executive Council (NHQEC), a group of 25 home builders and housing consultants that are fully committed to serving the industry
Barns, Factories and More
Introducing Aged Woods new Rescued Maple line. Traditionally, Aged Woods reclaims wood destined for the dump from old barns being destroyed.
Building Envelope
11 Tips for Mastering Building Envelope Design
Faced with meeting stringent energy codes and a growing demand for high-performance features, builders nationwide are looking to maximize the energy efficiency of their homes without blowing the budget
Medallions Deserve a Medal
Sometimes that little extra flair will push a sale over the edge. Oshkosh's Noche line includes some great inlays. Shown here is the Windsor. The line can be installed into new or existing wood floors 3/8- to ¾-inch thick. The inlays are compatible with nail down, glue down and most floating floor applications.