Source: FloorDaily Lumber exports from the Nordic countries have changed dramatically in recent years, according to Wood Resources International.
Source: Kawneer Now Available in Single and Double Hung Configurations, the New AA®5450 Series Window Delivers Thermal Intelligence With More Design Flexibility
Source: DWM magazine Reaching the perfect balance between enjoying the natural beauty of the outdoors and the preferred comforts of the indoors has long been the desire of both commercial builders and residential ones alike, and suppliers and manufacturers on-hand at this week’s American Institute of Architects (AIA) Convention in Denver are striving to meet that need.
Source: EASTMAN Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN), a global leader in performance materials and specialty chemicals, announces that its EnerLogic® 35 low-e window film has received EcoSpecifier Global GreenTag certification, a green product certification based on lifecycle assessment.
Source:instruction & maintenance Thanks to award-winning historic restoration contractor Mihm Enterprises and CertainTeed Carriage House luxury shingles, Shiloh House, a Michigan mansion recognized by the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, now has a beautiful, new roof, with the authentic look of scalloped slate shingles. Built in 1910 for the Israelite House of David religious society in Benton Harbor, Mich., Shiloh House had fallen into disrepair over the years and developed some roof leaks. Two years ago, Israelite House of David hired Orr Construction, of South Haven, Mich., to make some repairs to Shiloh House. When the contractor took a closer look at the roof, however, it was in worse condition than originally anticipated. Knowing Mihm Enterprises' reputation for historic building restoration, Orr Construction subcontracted the project to them.
Source:AAMA The jointly-sponsored AAMA/WDMA 2011/2012 Study of the U.S. Market for Windows, Doors and Skylights analyzes the U.S. marketplace for wood windows and doors, comparing current data to past performance and projecting future performance.
Source: Glass Canada Staining windows during a remodel or replacement project is a tedious and messy chore. Now Marvin Windows and Doors offers a range of factory-applied stain finishes on its clad wood windows and doors. These new stains join Marvin’s clear coat and painted interior to round out the company’s full range of high-quality interior finish options.
Source: Woodworking NETWORK By Andy Johnson Reduced U.S. hardwood sawmilling capacity is a major driver of the steady increases in hardwood lumber prices over the past year, and has only been compounded by a very wet spring and logger shortages.
Source: Azom.com Every spring, more and more people start home improvement projects. Good news for the Earth: This spring, many of those people will be building with recycled building materials.
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