Wood has been in use as both a structural and decorative material for thousands of years. Ironically, the properties that make it perform heroically as a structural material—high flexural strength, ...

It's a shame how easy it is to take a home's exterior for granted - when it comes to the beauty, protection, and longevity of a property, there's no more important part! A roof and siding don't just ...

Sustainable cities demand sustainable solutions, which imply the development of a new mindset for the reformulation of conventional creation processes. Within the fight against climate change, the ...

JOHNS CREEK, Ga., Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Nichiha USA, ClarkDietrich, and TRUFAST Walls have successfully completed NFPA 285-25 fire testing on a fully integrated exterior wall assembly, ...

A 71,000-sf elementary school was recently constructed in Erie, Colo.; Red Hawk Elementary was developed as an addition to the St. Vrain Valley School District. According to Ken Field, principal ...

Changing aesthetic preferences, cost considerations, and technological advancements in construction materials make brick facades less popular. Alternatives include stone, rainscreens, fiber cement ...

The largest home siding company in North America announces Evening Blue as its 2025 Color of the Year for housing exteriors CHICAGO, Jan. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- James Hardie Building Products Inc.

CHICAGO, Oct. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- James Hardie Building Products Inc., a subsidiary of James Hardie Industries plc (NYSE / ASX: JHX) ("James Hardie" or the "Company"), the North American leader ...