Building Materials
Lowe's makes its next move into the pro market.
This wood alternative has significant advantages
The New American Remodel 2022 team transformed an old home into a Net Zero thoroughbred while keeping its charm.
Brick veneer and rigid exterior foam raise questions about deck ledger connections. We provide some answers.
Remodelers share coping strategies for the ongoing supply chain problems
Follow these steps from linear drain pros to determine the correct product and installation choice for your application.
This Pro's Pick saves on labor, time, and cost—for both pros and homeowners.
During the pandemic, lumber prices skyrocketed at the same time that remodeling demand spiked and supply chains broke down. But where does the industry stand now?
Sky-high demand has pushed American remodelers to dip into the Canadian lumber supply, already hard-hit by the mountain pine beetle.
By salvaging and reclaiming materials during a demo, remodelers can lower their company's carbon footprint and overall building costs.
A lack of formal scientific studies and inconclusive results lead to a non-answer, as green building and wellness organizations are speaking out against the use of antimicrobial materials.

These fine white filaments are mycelium—basically mushroom roots. It is the means by which fungus stays connected and nuorished, but researchers have also discovered it may be a means to disrupt the building materials market. Insulation, door cores, flooring, cladding, light fixtures, furniture—mycelium is a cheap, durable, and easy to manufacture alternative to all and more.
With price spikes and shortages of traditional building materials, it may be time to start considering non-traditional ones
Concerns about contracting COVID-19 has caused a run on supplies
'Hyper glue' formula may increase the strength and corrosion resistance in materials typically held together by adhesives
The NAHB Leading Suppliers Council named Heatlok HFO Pro the winner of the award for innovation
And gives remodelers another reason to salvage materials
Six takeaways from the world’s largest tile show
This California remodel, with its unique layout, will maximize the perks (and views) of coastal living