Builder Magazine: Building Materials

Stronger Simpson Strong Ties

Mon, 13 May 2013 03:57:37 EST

The structural product supplier has three new high-capacity truss hangers.

Headers and Beams for Harsh Conditions

Fri, 3 May 2013 01:01:13 EST

Trus Joist engineered wood beams are now available in the West.

Manufacturers Look Beyond Plants to Reduce Carbon Footprints

Wed, 1 May 2013 04:00:05 EST

Suppliers say life-cycle assessments give a truer picture of a product's cradle-to-grave iimpact.

Lumber Prices Up Sharply On The Year

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 08:14:27 EST

Prices for framing lumber and structural panels (plywood and OSB) have risen dramatically this spring, market watchers report.

Businesses Poised to Start Hiring Again

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:44:13 EST

A monthly survey of business economists finds “restrained optimism.”

London’s Latest Housing Trend: Shipping Containers

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:41:53 EST

London developers are latching onto the cost, time, and environmental benefits of using shipping containers as multifamily building modules.

Metal Theft from Buildings Inspires New Tracking Method

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 05:06:06 EST

The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (IoM3) in London has developed a new engraving technique to track the metal components of buildings that are at risk of theft.

The Labor Factor Revives the Component v. Stick-Built Debate

Thu, 14 Mar 2013 01:00:35 EST

Price and speed of construction also play big roles in builders’ and framers’ choices.

DuPont Tyvek Fluid Applied Flashing Brush Formulation

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 11:27:51 EST

This fluid applied flashing for brush applications helps seal the building envelope and is part of a complete weather barrier system backed by DuPont.

Video: A Composite Panel for Just About Everything

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 02:30:35 EST

Hanley Wood's Lauren Hunter and Alain Belanger of Corruven discuss the many applications for Corruven's eco-friendly and lightweight composite panels.

How To Retrofit Anchor Bolts

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 01:09:59 EST

Instead of placing sill anchor bolts in advance, set them with epoxy after framing.

A Safer Spray Foam to Be Released Soon

Wed, 19 Dec 2012 12:47:51 EST

NanoSonic's Hybridsil is made without a toxic component found in many plastics.

PrimeSource Building Products' Prolok

Mon, 26 Nov 2012 09:28:07 EST

Prolok allows builders to ditch wire and rebar ties during concrete pours.

Unity Homes Launches, Aiming at Affordable High-Performance

Thu, 11 Oct 2012 03:28:43 EST

The new builder has lofty growth ambitions, made possible by its panelized construction process.

A Farm House Built with SIPs

Tue, 18 Sep 2012 02:29:16 EST

A Minnesota firm brings the farm house into the modern era.

8 Prefab Homes That Blend Creativity and Sustainability

Thu, 6 Sep 2012 08:24:11 EST

A new book highlights the technology’s strong points.

Design Details: Industrial Materials

Mon, 1 Oct 2012 03:19:50 EST

Rough and ready materials offer a budget-conscious way to give projects a hip look and hardy feel.

Design Details: Stone

Mon, 6 Aug 2012 01:52:10 EST

With beauty, brawn, and endless possibilities, stone has it all.

Staking Out Houses and Vampires

Fri, 13 Jul 2012 10:33:48 EST

A new stake company is marketing quality surveying products and advanced vampire weaponry.

Panel Substitute for Precast Concrete

Wed, 25 Jul 2012 12:45:52 EST

A Washington, D.C., firm finds an affordable way to achieve the look of concrete.