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The siding market is expecting 8.4% annual growth in demand through 2016 to reach 96.5 million squares at a value of $11.4 billion.
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Ply Gem Inc.'s net loss for the fourth quarter improved to $15.2 million from a year-earlier $19.6 million on a 9.9% rise in net sales to $242.4 million.
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America's demand for siding will rise 8.2% per year from 2010 to reach 906 million square meters in 2015, but the residential part of the business still will trail what demand was as far back as 2000, The Freedonia Group forecast Masonry and concrete--including brick, tile, and fiber cement--all...
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.
Kleer Lumber seals the edges of its PVC Trimboards with TruEdge technology for a smooth edge finish that wipes clean and resists staining.
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CertainTeed Corp. named Tom Smith as president of its roofing products group and Mark Rayfield as president of its siding products group. Both took over their position on Sept. 1.
When selling siding, pros are capturing web-savvy clients online with instant, customizable, and free design options.
These new, easy-to-install trim products don't demand a high-maintenance relationship.
Variform by Ply Gem's Vortex Extreme premium vinyl siding features Weather Warrior Technology, which combines a 0.46-inch thickness, reverse roll-over nail hem, Triple Bow locking system, and spring-loaded profile for added strength, rigidity, and wind resistance up to 225 mph.
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...
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Georgia Gulf Corp. acquired Exterior Portfolio from the Crane Group. The acquisition was made by Georgia Gulf free of debt for approximately $72 million.
Versatex calls its Stealth group of soffits, fascia and frieze boards the first such system of its kind in cellular PVC.
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Associated Materials LLC, the exterior building products manufacturer and distributor whose brands include Alside, Revere, and Gentek, has agreed to be acquired for roughly $1.3 billion by affiliates of the investment firm Hellman & Friedman.
When customers want siding on the cheap, it's difficult to persuade them that paying more can bring worthwhile results. There's an alternative, however. Some manufacturers and dealers are seeing builders pair basic siding choices, such as lower-end vinyl and fiber cement, with exterior accents to...
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.
Though vinyl remains the cheapest and most used siding, fiber cement keeps making strides in the market. Known for its higher-end appearance, durability, and green qualities, it is expected to lead siding in growth through 2008, reaching almost 14 million squares, says a forecast by the Freedonia...
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...
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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...