By adding a bittering agent to its Great Stuff foam sealant, Dow says it is better able to deter insects and other critters from chewing through the foam.
Royal Group backs its vinyl Haven Insulated Siding with up to 11/8 inches of fire-retardant foam that matches the thermal expansion of the siding to prevent cracking, breaking, and distortion.
Rollex Corp. claims it fabricated the first insulated steel siding panel: Thermal-Pro. Made from 29-gauge galvanized steel sheets backed with breathable expanded polystyrene, the siding resists mold and mildew and delivers an R-value of up to 2.63, the company says.
Oil prices affect the asphalt shingle market in more ways than one.
Bonded Logic perforated a portion of its UltraTouch Denim Insulation so contractors can pull the batts apart to fit into off-size spaces.
When builders think of going green in coming years, which construction products are they most likely to put into their homes?
More than 1,100 companies trucked products to the International Builders' Show in January. They presented a slew of cutting-edge products that ranged from sound-muffling gypsum to tougher nails to affordable energy audit tools. Here is one of the most intriguing products that we spotted on the show...
More than 1,100 companies trucked products to the International Builders' Show in January. They presented a slew of cutting-edge products that ranged from sound-muffling gypsum to tougher nails to affordable energy audit tools. Here is one of the most intriguing products that we spotted on the show...
As contemporary building science places more emphasis on reducing a building's energy consumption–and with building codes and federal incentive programs following suit–the importance of insulation and weatherization products is really heating up.
Enerflex Radiant Barrier is designed to reflect up to 96% of the solar energy that's absorbed by the roof and that heats the attic space below.
While the state of the market is depressing, it's always uplifting to see outstanding new products. We got such a boost reviewing this year's Editors' Choice picks: products that impressed us the most–and are most likely to increase your sales–out of the thousands of items we saw this past year.
Riding a boost in popularity thanks to higher gas bills and environmental concerns, housewrap product manufacturers are trying to bring added benefits and more convenient options to their customers. Some new offerings include weather barrier systems that combine two or more products into one...
The biggest news in insulation and home envelope products is not the products themselves, but how they are finding new relevance as energy prices climb and green trends soar.
Products lower in volatile organic compounds–chemicals that may cause headaches and dizziness, as well as contribute to ozone break up–remain the biggest trend in the caulks, sealants, and adhesives industry, with most manufacturers offering low-VOC options.
Creating a better home environment calls for management from the top down–and that top is the roof. Products such as weather-tight coverings and attic ventilation systems not only control moisture and air flow, they also protect the roof against the elements, helping it last longer.
The molding and millwork category has been experiencing some quiet but notable trends that may give cause to re-evaluate your product mix. Builders are using more decorative millwork, inside and out; manufacturers have developed systems that ease molding installation; and style offerings are...
Over the next few years, demand for vinyl siding is predicted to decline by less than 1% annually, from 46.8 million squares in 2005 to 44.7 million squares by 2010, due partly to increasing competition from fiber-cement, according to a recent siding study by The Freedonia Group. But specialty...
-
Year after year, the diversity of our Editors' Choice winners continues to reflect the many ways in which the pro supply industry changes and evolves. We hope many of these products will strike your fancy and reveal themselves to you as valuable tools–not just more items to sell–as you progress...
-
Year after year, the diversity of our Editors' Choice winners continues to reflect the many ways in which the pro supply industry changes and evolves. We hope many of these products will strike your fancy and reveal themselves to you as valuable tools–not just more items to sell–as you progress...