New asphalt shingle color combinations open up options for exterior accent colors. More
Considering adding blown insulation as an adjunct to your roofing and siding jobs? More
Developed to meet the demands of extreme environments, Innovision windows feature the industry's first fully bonded frame and sash without mechanical fasteners, the maker says. More
An interview with attorney D.S. Berenson about worker reclassification, lead paint laws, Do Not Mail registries, and more. More
The ARRA's $1,500 tax credit can be applied, in theory, to a broad array of insulation and weatherization materials and methods that are primarily designed to reduce heat loss or gain. More
Shawn Shelton, president of Rembrandt Remodeling, in Atlanta, was searching for a way to stand out. The problem: How do you stand out and sell a profitable job when there are so many siding installers and few, if any, products with branded appeal? More
Is basement finishing the next hot home improvement category? Manufacturers seem to think so.Until recently, Owens Corning, which pioneered basement finishing products in 2000, had the category to itself. But in the last 18 months it's been joined by window giant Champion, sunroom manufacturer TEMO, and Total Basement Systems, a division of Basement Systems, known for its waterproofing products. So how much of a market is there? More
In explaining how noise-reduction products work to keep homes quieter, representatives from Owens Corning and Quiet Solution both refer to a wall's STC or sound transmission class. More
The prospects are serious, but they're also a little wary and obviously nervous. They've given you several reasons why they shouldn't be buying this job tonight. But you're still there. And they're still there. They've listened and asked questions. They appear to be on the verge -- the very edge -- of signing. But suddenly they exchange glances, one or the other leans back into the sofa, or they shake their heads just slightly and say � More
When employees of Taylor Made, the second largest Owens Corning basement finishing franchise in the country, located in Edgewood, Md., deliver materials, they show up in a trailer 8 feet tall and 16 feet long that's fully wrapped in graphics showing a finished basement, along with the manufacturer's logo. More
