November Data: Custom Architects Weigh In, New Construction Trends, Contractor Confidence, and Material Price Changes
We've collected highlights from a number of data reports published throughout the industry in November
Design
A Mount St. Helens Retreat With a Grand Entryway
Situated on Yale Lake beneath Mount St. Helens, this neomodern vacation home is designed to look like a rustic mountain lodge, and central to that style is its vaulted entryway finished with natural wood and stone
Design Details
An Open-Air Balcony That Functions Like a Birdcage
The oceanfront porch on this Alys Beach home opens to expansive views of the Gulf Coast
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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Exterior
Trex Elevations steel deck framing
Trex Elevations is manufactured of dual-coated, galvanized steel, which offers superior aesthetics, durability, longevity, and stability when compared to traditional wood substructures.
Exterior
Go Below Deck
The Trex RainEscape above-joist deck drainage system creates a dry space beneath the deck that is suitable for the installation of deck lighting, ceiling fans and finished ceilings.
Exterior
True Inspiration
The Inspirations Railing System from Fiberon requires fewer screws and uses a patented dagger system for fast assembly and easy installation.
Windows & Doors
Bring the Inside Out
Blur the line between the inside and outside of a home with the Fold-A-Way Patio Door from Lincoln Wood Products.
Exterior
Who Painted That Fence?
Add the look of freshly painted wood in a low-maintenance vinyl design with CertainTeed’s Bufftech Imperial and Baron PVC fence products with Select Cedar texture.