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Home sprinkler systems can be a highly effective line of defense against home fires, but they also can be expensive. Check out these new offerings that will upgrade your standard building products to those with fire-retardant properties, allowing longer egress times for homeowners. More
Using combinations of local materials and local labor, many products you use are made right here in the States. More
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The panels are specially designed to give hardwood floors more stability and... More
Weyerhaeuser is now distributing Barnwood reclaimed wood. More
The proprietary, patent-pending Flak Jacket coating helps joists achieve fire-protection status. More
Comparis Rapid Estimating Software considers the maker's Trus Joist TJI joists, Edge Gold flooring panels, and other components to estimate floor systems based on materials prices and waste. More
Unlike steel prefabricated shear panels, iLevel Shear Brace can be field-trimmed allowing builders to customize the material to fit, despite uneven foundations and varying wall heights. More
Envisioneer, created by Cadsoft, is building information management software (BIM) that, unlike other BIM software, focuses on residential building and remodeling. More
