In Depth: Siding
Above: Elm Grove™, the latest vinyl siding offering in the Exterior Portfolio® brand from Royal Building Products, features a new raised woodgrain that, according...
In Depth: Roofing Systems
Above: Headwaters Roofing Group’s “Gerard” stone-coated metal roofing (such as this Canyon Shake style) is designed to handle harsh environments. It is constructed from...
In Depth: Windows & Doors
Top-selling windows and doors optimize home owner privacy while staying on trend with craftsman styles that boost sound performance and energy efficiency.Forget ultramodern. With...
In Depth Extra: Deck Rail Lighting & Accessories
UltraLox’s under-rail lighting provides a unique appearance by positioning the lighting where it’s needed most—down onto the deck surface. As an added bonus, the...
In Depth Extra: Deck Fasteners
Simpson Strong-Tie’s EB-TY Premium offers the same features as the EB-TY hidden fastener but with a stainless steel plate. The plate provides additional hold-down...
In Depth: Decks
American homeowners are continuing their love affair with decks, but gone are the days when decks served as a simple lounging space or a...
IN DEPTH: Lumber and Structural Panels
Innovation Abounds Among OSB, Plywood, and Lumber
Though often seen as commodity products, the categories of wood structural panels (OSB and plywood) and lumber are...
In Depth: Moulding & Trimboards
The lines have been drawn as PVC, polyurethane, and fly-ash composite trim makers look to cut into wood’s behemoth market share over the next...
IN DEPTH: Housewrap and Insulation
IN DEPTHAs the green building movement has gained momentum over the past decade and energy efficiency has come to the forefront— due to homeowner...
IN DEPTH: Technology Tools
IN DEPTHIt’s hard to find an area of life where technology doesn’t have an influence and a presence, and the lumberyard is no exception....