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Lock in lumber costs
Last August, after a complaint filed by U.S. lumber companies, the United States levied a 19.3% countervailing tariff on softwood lumber from certain Canadian provinces.
Kolbe & Kolbe
Heritage and Ultra casement windows now offer the Mirage concealed multipoint locking system as an option.
A painting primer
No matter what’s under the floors or above the ceilings, the first thing your clients and their friends will see when your job is complete is the finish.
Ace Hardware
Ace Royal Touch interior paint and Ace Royal Shield exterior paint contain no lead or mercury and are nontoxic when dry.
Exterior doors
When it comes to wear and tear, few components of the home have more rigorous requirements than exterior doors.
Georgia-Pacific
Dens-Shield tile backer installs in half the time as conventional cement board in typical tile installations, the company says.
Wiring for the future
Though no home-wiring solution has established itself as the clear industry leader, most new construction is using Cat-5 and RG-6 in a “home run” or “star” configuration, with all the wiring radiating out from a central hub to service individual rooms....
Sherwin-Williams
The Wood Classics system of interior stains and varnishes now offers increased open time. Stain and two topcoats can be applied in one day, the company says.
Solar energy’s next generation
Thanks to the deregulation of electric utilities, which helped open the market for alternative energy sources, more consumers are taking advantage of photovoltaics (panels made of silicon that convert sunlight to electricity) to provide electric to hom...
Valley Custom Door
The company has introduced 11 standard stain finishes, all designed to complement popular laminates used in remodeling projects, for its cabinet doors, dovetail drawers and refacing products.