Building Materials

Coronado Stone Classic Series

Coronado Stone’s Classic Series is comprised of oversized tiles that replicate elegant stone. Textures range from finely detailed...

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Products

Modern Barn House Showcases Efficiency and the Indoor-Outdoor Connection

How This Modern Barn House Was Designed In designing the 7,500-square-foot house, Ric Stott, AIA, set out to create a modern take on...

Insulation

Foam Insulation vs. Fiberglass and Cellulose: Which Is the Right Choice?

Three insulation options dominate home construction, but picking the right one can be tricky

Insulation

Insulation Products' Performance Depends on Proper Installation—Research Findings

All insulation products—including fiberglass batts and spray foams—perform well when properly installed

Building Materials

Exclusive Research: The Supply Train

Builders, architects, and designers share what they want from new products, sales pitches, and manufacturer relationships

Building Materials

The Brands Builders Buy Most

For decades, Home Innovation Research Labs has been polling builders nationwide about which products they most rely upon. Now, the results are available to you

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Timber Framing

How to Boost Framing Efficiencies, Reduce Callbacks With Laminated Strand Lumber

Laminated strand lumber (LSL) is more than just engineered wood; it’s a veritable jack-of-all-trades suitable for a diverse range of framing applications

Green Products

The (Not So) New Role of Cannabis in Construction

Hempcrete provides natural insulation, is airtight yet breathable, impervious to mold, and virtually fireproof

Insulation

Survey: Building Envelope Materials Selection

Survey reveals home builders' quest to find the ideal weather, air, and thermal barrier.

Building Materials

Building Pros Opt for Online Shopping

Study finds building professionals are increasingly turning to online sources for building products pricing and information

Image of digital shopping cart--the increasingly popular way for builders to buy products online.

Home Builders Institute's Schools to Skills Grant Application Open Through December

As Mortgage Rates Rise, Buyers Lose Purchasing Power

Renters Are Choosing Single-Family Homes for These Features