Design | Remodeling

When Travis Herritz first saw the new DaVinci Bellaforté Shake polymer roofing tiles this summer at a trade show, he smiled. The president of Springer Construction Services, LLC knew he had found a product that would help increase his business.

The Canadian Construction Materials Centre (CCMC) has declared that Superior Walls® Xi™ precast concrete insulated wall panels are now evaluated for use in Canada. The evaluation report was issued on November 8, 2012 and opens the door for sales of the popular foundation system throughout Canada.

Building industry professionals who want to speed up the installation of interior crown mouldings can leave their mitering boxes and coping saws at home. Miterless Moulding Systems from Fypon eliminate the need to make time-consuming mitering calculations and cuts.

For the 16th consecutive time since the study started in 1998, Therma-Tru has ranked highest among builders in the category of “Brands Used in the Past Two Years” in the Doors: Entry category in the 2013 Brand Use Study by Builder magazine. The industry-leading door manufacturer also ranked highest in the category of “Brands Used the Most” (for the 15th time) in the same entry door category.

When contractor Steve Roth decided to transform an 1860s Michigan home into a lodge-style rental property, he began by tackling the look of the exterior. Roth’s first priority was to cover a decaying pine soffit with durable urethane Fypon trim pieces to create a custom soffit system that enhanced the home’s exterior appeal.

Simonton Windows, one of the nation’s leading manufacturers of vinyl windows and patio doors, has partnered with national color expert Kate Smith, CMG of Sensational Color, to offer a comprehensive color certification program for architects. The free eight-course program is certified by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and allows architects to earn both AIA Continuing Education Credits (CEUs) and a Color Certification designation from Sensational Color.

Nothing says “welcome to my home” quite like an impressive entryway. Attention to detail and some added extra touches of hospitality can transform any “ho hum” entry into a warm and inviting approach to the home.

For five generations the Kraeutler family has lived in a two-story colonial home in New Jersey. Built in 1886, the home represents a link to the past for its owners – along with a dream for the future.