8 Quick Tips to Reduce Jobsite Inefficiencies
Every contractor has their tricks for eliminating wasted steps without sacrificing a quality install. Here are a few to consider.
Stop Selling. Start Solving Homeowners’ Pain Points.
Westlake Royal Building Products' Paul Burleson recommends five tactics for more effective selling.
Building for Resilience: The Roof as a First Defense
The resilience of a roof, its ability to withstand weather conditions and storms, is increasingly important as concerns mount over climate change and the severe weather events accompanying it.
Urban Style Moves to the Suburbs
Here are a few tips for architects and other specifiers to help homeowners bring urban flair to the ’burbs while also embracing the suburban sophistication of their new setting.
Tips and Trends for Choosing Exterior Colors
With tastes changing at a near-constant rate, what’s the best way to choose exterior color combinations that meet today’s needs without feeling dated quickly?
Influences of Naturalism, Disruption, and Ease Shaping Today’s Home Architecture and Roof Pairings
Survey reveals three key macro-influences impacting home design and how those trends are shaping roof pairings.
Stone Savants: The Artistic Evolution of Modern Masonry
As a lightweight, sustainable alternative to quarried stone, MSV provides a growing number of contemporary styles for more artistic applications. Here are three advantages of using MSV to elevate the architectural and artistic appeal of any space, whether indoors or out.
How to Achieve Popular Board-and-Batten Looks
Achieving the board-and-batten look is easy and accessible, with a range of options across materials and price points.
Best Practices for Multi-Textured Facades
There are a range of methods to create visual texture on a home's exterior façade—blending different cladding and trim materials, mixing profiles, color variations... Here are a few strategies to keep in mind as you experiment with multi-textured facades.
What Contractors Should Know About Composite Roofing
For remodeling projects, composite roofing offers a number of benefits for homeowners weary from storm damage or maintenance.
