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How to Select the Perfect Siding: 9 Key Considerations
A home’s siding must not only look good; it has to withstand extreme weather and protect against damage caused by fire, mold, moisture, hail, and pests. With the increase in stron [...]
How Custom Interior Doors from BPI Benefit Builders and Dealers
BPI partnered with Sioux Falls Kitchen and Bath, a supplier of custom cabinets and millwork, to offer exclusive 2-panel doors for their builders of multifamily housing projects. T [...]
Boost Customer Satisfaction: 7 Tips for Lumberyards
With big box stores continuing to expand, lumberyards need to find any possible edge to compete. One advantage independent lumberyards have over corporate chains is the human conn [...]
Maximize Profitability with a Smarter Lumberyard Layout
If you like to cook, you know how crucial it is to keep your main tools within easy reach—so why would you store your lumberyard’s top products in hard-to-access corners of your w [...]
Building Multifamily Homes? Don’t Skimp on Structural Components
In the world of residential buildings, it can be easy to get stuck on aesthetics. Real estate reality television shows have ensured that “curb appeal” stays top-of-mind for many h [...]
How James Hardie and Barricade Products Team Up to Stop Water Damage
If you can control the rain, you can control the mold and rot that grows in buildings. Of course, no one can control the rain—but you can use materials that reliably divert moistu [...]