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Softwood species such as cedar, pine, fir and spruce are frequent choices for homes with traditional exterior wood siding and fencing. There are architects who are wood purists and love the natural appeal of wood even though there are many installation and maintenance issues associated with lap, cedar shake and wood siding panels when they specify these materials.
Does Your Interior Match the Exterior? 7 Tips for a Smooth Transition

It's important to ensure your home's interior design is in keeping with your exterior remodeling ideas. Keep the following tips in mind to …

LP® SolidStart LSL for Tall Wood Building

Architect Michael Green, known for spear-heading the tall wood architecture movement, believes that we're about to enter the golden age of …

Curb Appeal12 min
How Style & Time Period of a Home Should Influence Exterior Colors

It can be tough to know where to start when choosing exterior house colors for your home. Choosing exterior colors is different from choosi…

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Contractor's Corner: O.C. Taylor, LLC in Raleigh, North Carolina

It was January of 2015. I was working in sales for a large remodeling company in North Carolina when I received a call from a factory rep n…

Renovation6 min
Paint Colors for Doors

While some homeowners prefer a traditional stained wood door, there are benefits to choosing a painted door. Paint-grade wood is significan…

2017 Multifamily Forecast

Multifamily Executive recently spoke with five industry leaders to get their predictions on what's in store for 2017. They paint a generall…

News & Stories
[VIDEO] On the Job with Pyatt Builders

Todd Pyatt, President of Pyatt Builders, acknowledges that his company is very selective about the materials used in the construction of it…

News & Stories7 min
[VIDEO] Shed Builder Spotlight: Woodtex

Of the four product lines built by Woodtex, a manufacturer based in Brentwood, TN, storage sheds are its biggest seller. Woodtex has been b…

Business Advice7 min
Putting It In Perspective: LP® SmartSide® House Trim vs. MiraTEC® Trim

Recently a competitor that also produces engineered wood house trim completed a study which led to the statement that LP® Sm…

Business Advice7 min
10 Tips for Communicating With Framers and Subs

It's happened to nearly every architect and builder: products are specified, plans are made, and months later directives are overlooked or …

Simple Tips to Keep Your Home Organized This Holiday Season

Between decorating, shopping for gifts, cooking, entertaining and wrapping presents, it's easy to get disorganized and feel overwhelmed dur…

Renovation10 min
Exterior vs. Interior Paint Color – What's the Difference?

Determining exterior house colors can be a daunting task. When deciding on colors for the exterior, there are a few important things to und…