A Montana judge ruled invalid a Helena 2008 fire ordinance that restricts exposed wood building materials, and requires fire-resistant roofs when more than 10% of a roof must be replaced. What next? More
Predictions made during any decade of the 20th century regarding the kitchen of... More
Hurricane Katrina reminded contractors that price increases -- sudden, unavoidable, and steep -- could easily be brought on by product shortages arising from a natural disaster. And with the price of vinyl, asphalt, and other materials associated with exterior remodeling projects rising, no specialty contractor anywhere escaped rising product costs in 2005. More
