How COVID-19 Increases Demand for Green Spaces
Having an outdoor space has always been a desirable feature for prospective home owners, but the pandemic has increased demand for homes with yards or green spaces exponentially.
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NAHB Helps Support Construction Companies During the Pandemic
Both globally and locally, NAHB Supports Construction Companies through resources, townhall meetings, and webinars.
Wood Roof Trusses: Advanced Technology in Building Design
Engineered wood roof trusses provide a wealth of benefits for designers, engineers and construction professionals. The uniformity of their design make it easier to build pitch-perfect roofs. Designs can be more complex and trusses provide greater freedom with roofing styles for a greater aesthetic appeal. While they may cost a little more, they save on construction time and require less expertise to install.
OSHA’s New Enforcement Policies for Coronavirus
Take a look at OSHA’s new enforcement policies as construction projects reopen. Learn the revised standards to protect employees & customers.
What’s your Building Science Climate Zone?
Knowing your climate zone and building accordingly is one of the basic tenants of building science. Moisture, extreme temperatures and inclement weather require completely different building techniques to ensure longevity and efficiency. When you know your building climate zone you can select techniques and materials that are safe, cost effective, and efficient to install and provide an energy efficient building envelope.
3 Key Ways to Change your Construction Company During COVID-19
The coronavirus pandemic has cemented the need for reinvention. Here’s three ways you can help your construction company evolve.
How Gen Z will Influence the Home Market
Gen Z is America’s largest generation yet & their entry into the home market will have an unprecedented impact.
How to Reduce Attic Temperatures Using Radiant Barriers
Radiant barriers have become somewhat shrouded in urban myth. They were not, for example, invented by NASA, but rather by the far less exciting German businessmen Schmidt and Dykerhoff in 1925.
Minimize Buckling of Wood Structural Panels: Tips from the APA
While swelling or buckling of sheathing panels doesn’t affect their performance or strength, it can cause blemishes in the building’s appearance that will lead to callbacks.
Guide to Choosing Colors for a Reno
Help your clients choose the right colors for their reno with this guide. Know which colors match building materials and finishes