July 2016

Brick / Masonry / Concrete

Researchers Explore Cure for Concrete Cancer

Water-based synthetic rubber polymer, fly ash, and silica powder can be added to the concrete mix to neutralize negative chemical reactions.

Electrical

The new standards are expected to increasing efficiency by about 10 percent on average and save 500 million kilowatt-hours annually.

House Review

House Review: Pool Houses & Cabanas

A range of solutions can accentuate outdoor living.

Paints / Stains / Finishes

Door And Trim Paint | Sherwin-Williams

SnapDry Door and Trim Paint from Sherwin-Williams can be applied to doors, windows, trim, and shutters. The interior and exterior water...

Paints / Stains / Finishes

Spray Gun | Titan

With 3,600 psi, the RX-Pro airless spray gun is as powerful as it is comfortable for builders to use. The spray gun, from Titan, has...

Healthy Homes

Low-VOC Paint | PPG Paints

PPG Paints has updated its Break-Through line of coatings. The new low-VOC (<50 grams per liter) version of the water-borne acrylic paint...

Paints / Stains / Finishes

Odor-Killing Primer | Rust-Oleum

The new Zinsser Odor Killing Primer from Rust-Oleum eliminates existing odors on painted or unpainted surfaces. The water-based primer seals...

Paints / Stains / Finishes

Ladder Accessories | 360 Products

Two accessories from 360 Products will help painters when working with extension ladders. The Side Kick paint can holder can be fastened to...

Business Management

Giving Back

Builders are naturally involved in the well-being of their communities

New-Home Marketing

Do You Hear An Echo?

The groups that bookend the market want many of the same things in a home

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