Our editors are scouring the IBS/KBIS halls for smart and stylish new products.... More
Using combinations of local materials and local labor, many products you use are made right here in the States. More
Decking manufacturers turn their attention to railings, offering numerous new options for curb appeal and design flexibility. More
Trex has expanded its Transcend decking line to include a new light-brown shade... More
RainEscape above-joist deck drainage system creates a dry space beneath a second-floor deck, suitable for installation of deck lighting, ceiling fans, and finished ceilings. More
New products from Benjamin Obdyke, Lead Records, Pella, Ply Gem, Tamko, Trex, and Versatex. More
New products from GAF, Omnia, Tamko, Trex, and Versatex More
Composite decking manufacturers and established PVC companies enter the growing vinyl decking market. More
Low maintenance is key to todayís Energizer Bunny lifestyles, and manufacturers of composite decking have capitalized on this. More
When builder Mike Scarlett signed on to participate in the HBA of Greater Dallas Green Built Parade of Homes, which debuted in September, he had never so much as built an Energy Star house. But he rose to the challenge, hiring a consultant to help him decode such eco-measures as spray-foam insulation, dual-flush toilets, and the use of recycled materials. Scarlett, owner of Scarlett Custom Homes in Frisco, Texas, was one of seven builders who showcased Parade homes that feature key building techniques from the Green Built North Texas program. The new certification program, scheduled for rollout in early 2008, is a regional adaptation of NAHBís Model Green Home Building Guidelines and requires builders to implement a minimum of 38 components from six categories, ranging from energy and water efficiency to recycling and indoor air quality. More
