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Business Advice7 min
When you’re considering how to choose building products, it can be tough to determine whether claims a manufacturer makes are true. You need the product to perform on the jobsite as it’s intended without issues that lead to callbacks, delays or even re-builds.
Industry Trends6 min
What Are Freeze/Thaw Cycles?

In cold climates, the best siding options will be those that help offer protection against freeze/thaw cycles. To withstand the effects of …

Curb Appeal5 min
6 Front Porch & Outdoor Fall Decorating Ideas

With fall upon us, it’s time to unleash your creativity and get decorating! Whether outdoor fall displays are your specialty or you’re just…

Industry Trends7 min
Celebrating Careers in Construction Month with Top Builders

It's time to celebrate Careers in Construction Month, and we spoke to several top builders to see what drew them to their career in constru…

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Business Advice5 min
What Is Engineered Strand Technology (EST)?

As a builder, you know the importance of defending your build against the elements. Taking precautionary measures with premium products lik…

Business Advice6 min
Taping in Tricky Areas

No matter the product you’re installing, proper technique and a few useful hints help ensure the product performs well for years to come. A…

Business Advice5 min
Selling Structural Solutions to Homeowners

Your clients may not often see the bones of their home, so they may not be aware of the benefits that come from your choice of added-value …

Resiliency Solutions

7 min
6 Must-Haves for Resilient Construction

There’s no question builders want their homes to endure. But times are changing, and the opportunities to look fondly upon a home you’ve bu…

Inspiration5 min
How to Choose Trim & Siding Widths

Have you ever been particularly enamored by one house and rather ambivalent toward another—even though they look practically the same? One …

News & Stories5 min
Fine Homebuilding Pro Talk Podcast Recap

Recently, Neil Freidberg, Building Science Manager at LP Building Solutions, and Kyle Stumpenhorst of RR Buildings joined Fine Homebuilding…

Industry Trends5 min
Sub-Floor for Heavy Tile Installation: Sub-Floor Materials for Tile

Many of the most popular floor trends in new home construction and remodeling are heavy porcelain, ceramic and stone floor tile. While thes…

Industry Trends6 min
Embodied Carbon Emissions in Buildings: Ways to Measure and Reduce Carbon Emissions

While many in the construction industry are focusing on building net zero, or zero energy ready, homes and improving sustainability and res…

Industry Trends7 min
A Guide to Passive House Construction

According to the Passive House Institute, passive houses save up to 90% of space heating- and cooling-related energy compared with typical …