PB January 2010

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.

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

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.

Premier Building Systems (PBS) introduces the new PBS Building Wrap and Weather Barrier for SIPs

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

Introducing Aged Woods new Rescued Maple line. Traditionally, Aged Woods reclaims wood destined for the dump from old barns being destroyed.

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

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.

In November 2009, the International Code Council (ICC) voted to keep the language related to mandatory fire sprinklers installed in all new one- and two-family homes in the next edition of the International Residential Code (IRC)

Ninety-nine cents a square foot? You got that right. Lumber Liquidators' new line of resilient vinyl flooring, called Tranquility, features the visual benefits of traditional wood flooring, from the wood grain appearance to the unique texture. However, Tranquility is made out of a vinyl material, making it water-resistant, easy to clean and perfect for damp environments, such as bathrooms, kitc...