It’s no secret that lumber prices skyrocketed with the rise of COVID-19—in fact, lumber prices are up a whopping 280%. Of course, consumer demand has rapidly increased as well and continues to do so, putting the housing marketing and building material industry in constant limbo. Many are wondering—can lumber be replaced for something more affordable […]
Over the years, stucco has remained an important part of the construction industry—its popularity with homebuilders continues to increase. When thinking about what materials to use for any project, you usually weigh the pros and cons: how expensive it is, how durable it is, how many choices you have, etc. Here are seven fun facts […]
When it comes to building your interior walls, do you understand the fire resistant properties of the products you plan to buy? Wood products, such as paneling, shiplap and wainscot, while not hazardous, per se, offer less resistance and more ready-to-burn fuel to a house fire compared to ordinary drywall and the fire-rated gypsum boards. […]
If you are building a new home or renovating an old one, you may want to take a moment to applaud the inventors of drywall. Were it not for this ubiquitous building material, finishing walls would take about ten times as long. Plus, you would endure the mess and imprecision of slathering your walls with several coats of […]
