Bowen Island House by Sturgess Architecture

Wednesday, September 1st 2010
Bowen Island House by Sturgess Architecture

Another great modern house design is coming from Canada, The designers who show their design is Sturgess Architecture, a modern house architectural firm that always done a great job designing a house residence architecture. This architects have designed a house on an island near Vancouver, Canada. This house is typically natural modern house that create for small family with two children. the aim of designing this house is to create a comfortable... 

Newest Antique Home Restoration by Gulick & Spradlin LLC of Madison, CT

Thursday, February 11th 2010
Newest Antique Home Restoration by Gulick & Spradlin LLC of Madison, CT

Gulick and Spradlin LLC prides themselves in their ability to blend up-to-date technologies with the craftsmanship of the past. While respecting the architectural significance of the property, Gulick and Spradlin have again shown in the Stone/Shelley House their solid commitment to build “green” by saving and reusing building materials, their sensitivity to energy requirements through the use of efficient insulation and heating and cooling... 

CircleBath Hospital by Foster + Partners

Friday, January 15th 2010
CircleBath Hospital by Foster + Partners

CircleBath is Foster + Partners’ first hospital and the first in a programme of new independent hospitals which offer a radical departure from orthodox approaches to hospital planning. After a period of commissioning, CircleBath is expected to open to patients in February. The compact design encourages a sense of community and well-being with facilities more comparable to a luxury hotel rather than a traditional hospital. The three-storey hospital... 

New Durabuilt Gutter Protection by Ply Gem

Tuesday, October 6th 2009
New Durabuilt Gutter Protection by Ply Gem

Durabuilt® by Ply Gem, a leader in vinyl siding and accessories, is pleased to introduce its newest product, Durabuilt Gutter Protection® by Ply Gem, now available exclusively in select Lowe’s stores. Durabuilt Gutter Protection was created especially for DIY application. The affordable, easy snap-on design of Durabuilt Gutter Protection eliminates the need for special tools or brackets and can be installed by homeowners. Additionally, installation... 

Custom-Bilt Metals Moves Vail Shingles into Distribution

Wednesday, September 9th 2009
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... 

CertainTeed Cedar Impressions Naturals Polymer Shake Siding

Monday, August 10th 2009
CertainTeed Cedar Impressions Naturals Polymer Shake Siding

CertainTeed introduce Cedar Impressions® Naturals™ to its line of polymer shake siding products. Featuring the authentic look of cedar wood treated with a semi-transparent stain, Cedar Impressions Naturals emphasize rugged textures, revealing deep shadows and highlighting subtle variations in color. Cedar Impressions Naturals is available in Double 7-inch Straight Edge Perfection Shingles, with additional styles slated for a later introduction.... 

UPM ProFi showcases sustainable building in Shanghai

Monday, March 23rd 2009
UPM ProFi showcases sustainable building in Shanghai

The Finnish pavilion at the World Expo 2010 in Shanghai will receive a modern shingle cladding made from wood plastic composite UPM ProFi. Finland will take part in the Expo with the Giant’s Kettle pavilion, designed y the Helsinki-based architecture agency JKMM Architects. The innovative Giant’s Kettle pavilion, which will be built on a 3, 000 square metre lot, stresses the importance of minimal environmental load in its material selection.... 

TECU brass cladding shingles

Saturday, December 6th 2008
TECU brass cladding shingles

TECU is the brand name for roof and facade copper from KME, and is available in several surface finishes. The brass shingles at Bath will be similar to those at AFL Architects’ Chelsea Training Academy, chosen for a lively surface that weathers to an earthy brown tone. TECU is said to be cost-effective and need no ongoing maintenance. Website: www.tecu.com

Examine the World Roofing & Insulation Market

Thursday, November 20th 2008

Reportlinker announces that a new market research report related to the Building materials industry is available in its catalogue. World Roofing & Insulation Market This report analyzes the worldwide markets for Roofing & Insulation in millions of US$. The major product segments analyzed are Roofing (Asphalt Shingles, Metal, Elastomeric, Built-Up, Roofing Tiles, Modified Bitumen, Plastic, & Others), and Insulation (Foamed Plastics, Fiberglass,... 

Popular Mechanics 500 Simple Home Repair Solutions (Popular Mechanics)

Sunday, November 16th 2008

500 questions…500 smart solutions! From worn shingles, leaky windows, and squeaky floors to musty odors, slow-heating furnaces, and sump pit drainage, every house has something that needs repairing, changing, or upgrading. And Norman Becker, the engineer who writes Popular Mechanics “Homeowner’s Clinic” column, can help homeowners fix the problem. He presents an amazing range of must-know must-know