Building Materials
Building Materials
Telling a Story That Preserves the Past
Custom builder and historic restoration and preservation expert Brent Hull walks us through the careful details of his Pennsylvania Farmhouse project
Custom Builder
Merging Ancient Construction With Modern Living
This vacation home pushes the boundaries of traditional log construction techniques and incorporates elegant details elevating this typically rustic building method
Construction
Detailing for Dissimilar Materials
Creating adequate separation between materials is critical to mitigating cracks (and worse) along cementitious surfaces.
Construction
Trouble-Free Stucco Overhangs
Transitions from walls to horizontal surfaces are prone to moisture problems. Attention to proper detailing in these areas is key.
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Structural, Roofing and Exterior Products
Structural, roofing exterior products for building a strong home.
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In My Own Words: D. Dorrance & Son
Michael Dorrance Vice President of D. Dorrance & Son Custom Homes in Elgin, Illinois shares the five products he would not build without.
Building Materials
Kitchen and Bath Fixtures
Lasco Bathware Lasco Bathware has partnered with the Los Angeles design firm Blue Design to develop five…
Flooring & Tile
Plaskoff Construction
Matt Plaskoff, president and founder of Plaskoff Construction, identifies the products his firm uses for building homes.
Building Materials
Products for Kitchens and Bathrooms
Overview of products featured in the April 2006 Custom Builder
Building Materials
March Product Review: Windows
Windows: I Can See Clearly Now Pilkington Activ, a self-cleaning window glass, utilizes nature to keep the windows clean. The…
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Product Review: The Products Make the Home
Award winning homes require quality products. Here are the manufacturers whose products were used the most in the making of this year's BALA homes.
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In My Own Words: Blair Custom Homes
John Blair of Blair Custom Homes in Bethlehem, Penn., describes what products he wouldn't build without.
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Retrofit With Structured Wiring
Where new-home technology ventures, existing-home technology often follows. According to a study by the Consumer Electronics Association and the NAHB Research Center, more than 42 percent of new homes built in 2002 included structured wiring, making it the most widely incorporated technology in new homes.