PB Design Awards | 12 Action Steps for 2012 | Universal Design Trends
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D-Blaze treated lumber and plywood is highly effective in controlling the spread of flame and smoke development caused by fire.
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Bilco's Ultra Series Basement Door now features factory-installed hardware to reduce installation time.
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Gerber's new Viper line of 1.28-gpf high-efficiency toilets features a elongated, compact design for small, tight spaces.
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Noritz has expanded its ecoTough Series of gas-fired residential condensing tankless water heaters with the new NRC83, an Energy Star-rated unit designed for smaller homes and multi-family...
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Weyerhaeuser’s Edge Gold flooring panels now feature the company’s Down Pore self-draining technology, which channels water from the panels' surfaces and drains it off the joists below.
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MiTek's Sapphire Viewer is designed for the builder, architect, or engineer to collaborate in real time on house plans with their component manufacturer (truss and panel maker).
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Despite their deceptively delicate appearance, ThinkGlass steps are surprisingly strong with a textured finish that offers a safe, slip-resistant surface.
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Jeld-Wen's new Authentic Recipe Pantry door adds style to one of the most frequently used doors in the home.
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Hurd Windows and Doors' new H3 double hung window is a mid-priced model that includes several innovative features, including a concealed wood jambliner.
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The Heritage Top Rail from Durarail is a one-piece top rail that provides the classic look of wrought iron railings with the low maintenance of aluminum.
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Integrity from Marvin Windows and Doors has expanded its Wood-Ultrex window line with special sizes.
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CertainTeed’s new Apollo Solar Roofing System is lightweight, durable, resistant to wind uplift, and can easily be integrated into either an existing roof or a new roof.
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Gerber has expanded its premium bathroom collection, Logan Square, with a high-efficiency toilet.
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The 10-foot-tall units in Kolbe’s Ultra Series TerraSpan Lift and Slide doors line have been certified to meet the performance requirements for hurricane and high-wind areas.
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The Fypon PVC Trellis System offers a low-maintenance solution for accenting garage doors, as well as entryways, garden sheds, and free-standing garages.
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KraftMaid now offers its Whisper Touch soft-close hinges as standard on all of its cabinetry.
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Venstar's new FlatStat residential thermostats feature an easy-to-read, continuous backlit display and up to seven-day programmability, all in a super-thin wall design.
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The ScaleBlaster integrated circuitry system from Clearwater Enviro Technologies eliminates the formation of limescale deposits in pipes, boilers, and hundreds of applications.
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TimberTech's Gate Kit allows contractors to create a customizable, simple-to-install gate using excess or additional railing materials.
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CertainTeed’s new CertaForm flexible flatwork form allows contractors to more easily tackle curved designs for projects such as patios, driveways, and decks.
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February 3, 2012
The U.S. Census Bureau reported that the nation’s homeownership rate fell to 66 percent in the fourth quarter, marking a seven-year drop from a fourth-quarter peak of 69.2 percent in 2004.
February 3, 2012
The CEOs of some of the nation’s biggest homebuilding companies said Thursday that they feel the housing market has stabilized, but they were careful not to be overly optimistic even with the spring home-selling season coming up.
February 3, 2012
The blog 24/7 Wall St. looked at a recent report by Credit Karma to find the 10 states with the highest average mortgage debt.
February 3, 2012
The blog 24/7 Wall St. looked at a recent report by Credit Karma to find the 10 states with the highest average mortgage debt.
Fed: Action needed on housing market
U.S. apartment vacancies at 10-year low
5 regions that will flourish in 2012
Ontario’s stringent energy code has builders concerned over indoor air quality
76 and counting: NAHB's Improving Markets Index nearly doubles in January
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