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
Construction
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 structural elements of a home. And when fill dirt…
Sustainability
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
Products
Building a Custom Home With Safety and Energy Efficiency in Mind
There is a growing movement in the construction industry towards the use of concrete instead of wood when building a new homes’ envelope. An…
Structural
Solved: Structural Sheathing
As lumber shortages cause wood prices to skyrocket, the cost to build and buy homes is increasing. OX Thermo-PLY advanced structural sheathing helps builders cut costs without sacrificing performance
Top 100 Products
2020 Pro Builder Top 100 Products
Pro Builder's annual list of the building products that garnered the most reader interest through the year
Sustainability
Is Cross-Laminated Timber Really a Green Solution?
Cross-laminated timber (CLT), is touted as a more sustainable option for building construction than concrete and steel. But is it really? The…
Resilient Construction
House Lift: Elevating Foundations as a Response to Flooding
One response to chronic flooding is to mandate that building foundations be elevated. Homeowners and builders weigh the costs
Products
What Does Subfloor Panel Testing Mean to Builders?
Choosing an OSB flooring panel that has undergone third-party testing helps ensure you’re choosing a product suitable for each application. LP Legacy panels are evaluated by APA – The Engineered Wood Association and have undergone additional testing
Quality Matters
Concrete Foundations: Under-Slab Vapor Barriers Done Right
Properly specify and install a layer of protection under concrete slabs to mitigate moisture issues
Framing + Building Envelope
2019 Top 100 Products: Structural / Insulation / Housewrap
Products from BASF, Boise Cascade, DuPont, Georgia-Pacific Wood Products, Huber Engineered Woods, Icynene, LP Building Solutions, Nisus, Nudura, Quikrete, Stuga, Typar, and Weyerhaeuser
