Custom-Bilt Metals Moves Vail Shingles into Distribution

Custom-Bilt Metals is launching their category-leading Vail Titan Select Steel & Vail Majestic Copper shingles into the national market place strictly through one-step distribution. Vail shingles are now being supplied to a growing number of independent wholesale building materials distributors and roofing supply houses nationwide, with more partnerships being added on a regular basis throughout the year. This new sales model for Custom-Bilt... 

Green Is Gold for New Homeowners

Home ownership is once again becoming a reality for thousands of Americans. The federal government has just announced a $7,500 Housing Tax Credit for homebuyers, and one Harrisburg homebuilder is helping their cause by implementing green building practices that save homeowners even more money. Triple Crown Corporation has dubbed its environmental program “Living Green.” This set of environmentally-friendly initiatives reduces pollution... 

An Energy Efficient Roof Tops Custom Home Featured in Kaleidoscope of Homes Tour in Ft. Worth, Texas

All segments of the construction industry are finding that building with energy efficient and environmentally friendly features is more than a passing trend. In Montserrat, a gated community in Ft. Worth, Texas — a lush hilly area with views of the city — is the setting for an energy efficient custom home built by John Askew Company that will be featured in the Kaleidoscope of Homes tour this year. Montserrat is located in West Fort Worth... 

International Barrier Technology Blazeguard Fire-Rated Sheathing Panels Added to California Wildfire Products List

International Barrier Technology Inc. California architects, builders and designers looking to meet new fire codes for wildfire-prone areas now have a new, eco-friendly alternative — Barrier Technology’s Blazeguard® fire-rated structural sheathing panels. Blazeguard panels feature Pyrotite(TM), a patented, cementitious coating over either oriented strand board (OSB) or plywood of various dimensions. The coating not only resists ignition... 

Amdega launches new range of summerhouses

Amdega, the world’s longest-established conservatory company, has launched a new range of contemporary summerhouses, in preparation for the forthcoming summer season. The modern designs reflect those of Amdega’s recently-launched contemporary range of conservatories.