6th Annual MVP Awards: Structural
The Most Valuable Product Awards showcase the best in new building product design, innovation, and functionality. Here are the winners in the Structural products category
4 Structural and Insulation Products for Home Builders
These new structural and insulation products for home construction promise a range of benefits from added jobsite safety to greater sustainability
Climate Change Is Driving Up Demand for Stormproof Homes
The mounting consequences of climate change are forcing many homeowners to weatherproof their homes with more resilient materials
2021 Pro Builder Top 100 Products
Curious about which products interest professional builders the most? Pro Builder’s annual list of the top 100 building products has the answer
The Leading Cause of New Home Structural Failures? Fill Dirt
As the leading cause of new home structural failures, fill dirt is one of the most important…
Home Construction Using ICFs: Building for Sustainability, One Block at a Time
The 2021 Sustainable, Healthier Home kicks off with a cost- and labor-efficient structural system: using insulated concrete forms
The New American Home 2016 | Connectors | MiTek
USP Structural Connectors from MiTek include everything from angles and straps to hangers to fasteners…
APA Introduces New Fire-Protective Assembly Options for I-Joist Floor Systems
I-joists reduce callbacks and are readily available and easy to install. Builders have many options when it comes to constructing code-compliant I-joist floor assemblies.
Craft Timeless Homes with Today’s Technology
See how James Hardie® products – Engineered for Climate® and available with ColorPlus® Technology finishes – give StreetScape’s homes lasting…
Nail-Base Sheathing Offers Builders an Efficient, Cost-Effective Way to Attach Siding and Trim
Nail-base sheathing is a cost-effective method for attaching trim and siding that works with a variety of fasteners. This handy guide (below) illustrates that when ring-shank nails are substituted for the smooth-shank nails recommended by the siding manufacturer, nail-base sheathing can be used as the fastening substrate.
Ten Quick Tips to Prepare for Winter Weather
Search for gaps
Keep warm air in and cold air out by sealing around doors and windows with caulking,…
Engineered Wood
Glulam Helps Builders Meet Booming Demand for Multifamily Construction
As the multifamily housing market booms, builders are increasingly turning to glulam to save time and money
Engineered Wood
The Science Behind the Strength
Using solid sections reduces the labor and cost of fastening a multiple member together
Building Materials
Modern Barn House Showcases Efficiency and the Indoor-Outdoor Connection
How This Modern Barn House Was Designed
In designing the 7,500-square-foot house, Ric Stott, AIA, set out to create a modern…
Custom Home Design
Modern Barn House Showcases Efficiency, Daylight, and the Indoor-Outdoor Connection
In designing the 7,500-square-foot house, Ric Stott, AIA set out to create a modern take on the potato barn.
