Professional Builder (1993) articles from February 2004

Professional Builder (1993) archives from February 2004

Evolution to solution: the building products revolution has begun.(Special Advertising Section)(Advertisement)
February 1, 2004... Since the dawn of the building industry, construction has been actively evolving. Construction methods, products, applications, systems, designs--all have changed radically and will continue to do so. Such is the nature of progress. Of...

Interior products.
February 1, 2004... * APPLIANCES Compact unit kitchens Cervitor Kitchens Inc. Dwyer Kitchens Cooktops Amana Appliances Bosch Appliances Brown Stove Works Inc. BSH Home Appliances Corp., Bosch Home Appliances Caldera Corp....

Exterior products.
February 1, 2004... * ROOFING Asphalt, roll CertainTeed Corp. * CertainTeed Corp., Roofing Products Group-Commercial Roofing See Ad p. 4 IKO Mfg. MFM Building Products Corp. Owens Corning PrimeSource Building Products Inc....

Doors.
February 1, 2004... * INTERIOR Accordion Eurotec Windows Nana Wall Systems Inc. Panelfold Inc. Pinecrest Snap Jamb International Inc. Woodfold-Marco Mfg. Bifold Arthur Cox & Sons Buffelen Woodworking Cherry Tree...

Windows.
February 1, 2004... Awning Alside Inc. American Weather-Seal Anchor Industries Andersen Windows Inc. Astrup Co. * Atrium Windows & Doors See Ad p. 85-90 BiltBest Windows Builders Accessories Inc. Certain Teed Corp.,...

Structural Systems.
February 1, 2004... * ENGINEERED PRODUCTS Finger-jointed Anthony Forest Products Co. 84 Lumber Co. * Georgia-Pacific See Ad p. 8-9 Jager Building Systems Inc., Manufacturing/Distribution Division Temple, Forest Products ...

Mechanical/Electrical.
February 1, 2004... * ELECTRICAL Ground fault circuit interrupters Cutler-Hammer Inc. Geist Mfg. Inc. General Electric Co., Industrial Systems Maloy Inc. Noland Co. Siemens Energy & Automation Inc., Residential Infrastructure...

Insulation.
February 1, 2004... * BATTS/ROLLS * CertainTeed Corp., Insulation Group See Ad p. 120-122 Johns Manville * Knauf Insulation See Ad p. 126 Niagara Conservation Corp. Owens Corning PrimeSource Building Products Inc. Scott...

Millwork & Molding.
February 1, 2004... Architectural ornaments & decorating products AF Schwerd Mfg. Anderson International Trading Architectural Products by Outwater LLC Balmer Architectural Mouldings Blainville Mouldings Inc. Briwax-TRG Products ...

Paints, Caulks & Sealants.
February 1, 2004... * PAINTS & STAINS Paint, exterior Ace Hardware Corp., Ace Contractor Center American Formulating & Mfg. Andek Corp. Back to Nature Products Co. Cobra Tools Inc. Cortec Crescent Bronze Powder Co. Inc....

Software Systems.
February 1, 2004... * ACCOUNTING PROGRAMS AccountMate Software AccuBuild A-Systems Corp. Build Soft CDCI Comet Construction Software Construction Management Software CMS Constructive Computing Co. DealBuilder Deneb...

Construction Equipment & Tools.
February 1, 2004... * EQUIPMENT Brooms, brushes & mops Kiefer Brushes Inc. Malco Industries Mar-Flex Waterproofing Systems Seymour Mfg. Co. Inc. Tucel Industries Inc. Weiler Corp. Chemical spray & equipment Karmichael...

Services.
February 1, 2004... * BUILDER SERVICES American Dream Post & Beam Co. Associated Designs Inc. CertainTeed Corp., Window Group Construction Programs and Results eCalton.com, Internet Home Construction Group (IHCG) 84 Lumber Co. Home...

Manufacturer index.(Directory)
February 1, 2004... * A a Plus Inc., 151 Dekalb Industrial Way, Decatur, GA 30030 Phone: 404/373-7587; Fax: 404/373-3122; E-Mail: sales@aaplusinc.com; Web: www.aaplusinc.com; Customer Service Contact: Peyton M. Alexander; A, C, G, I, J, K, N. ...

Why GIANTS?(From the Editor)(Editorial)
February 1, 2004... Search through your memory. What were the first thoughts of the younger you that still linger today? Most of mine center around one early goal--I wanted to be bigger. Fourteen months younger than my older sibling, I just wanted to catch up--and...

Increase your market knowledge.(Market Snapshots)
February 1, 2004... The 20 largest builders in the country build homes in 84 metropolitan areas. The average top-20 GIANT builds in 23 metro areas, and most of these GIANTS are looking to grow their geographic diversity even further as a way to insulate corporate...

Quiet GIANTS: almost unnoticed amid the glare from public GIANTS among the top 25 home builders, four private companies are growing very large.(Cover Story)
February 1, 2004... Sometimes, it's hard to see anything beyond the Big Five at the top of the GIANT 400 rankings unveiled each spring. (Of course, drawing attention to themselves is an important part of the public builders' growth strategies.) But this year, note...

Trade partnering: Pulte par excellence.(Analysis)(Pulte Homes Inc. and Pratte Development Co. joint venture)
February 1, 2004... When Pulte Homes Inc. last month announced it has entered a 50/50 joint venture with its largest trade contractor in Arizona and Nevada, eyebrows went up across the American housing industry. A high percentage of them belonged to GIANT...

Growing your top and bottom lines.(Process Improvement Report)
February 1, 2004... Building quality homes can grow your top line and boost your bottom line. Customers are happier with comfortable, efficient, well-performing homes, resulting in more referrals, fewer callbacks and lower warranty expenses. But how do you begin?...

The 3 deadly sins.(Selling Strategies)
February 1, 2004... Ever hear of Harry Beckwith? Maybe you've read one of his books, Selling the Invisible and The Invisible Touch, or listened to one of them on tape. Harry tells great stories. One particular story illustrates sales myopia, or the inability of...

Masonite.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... Belleville fiberglass entry doors feature a high-definition panel profile. Design options include all of the traditional panel configurations. All designs are available with a stainable wood-grain texture or a paintable smooth surface, and all...

Trus joist.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... The FrameWorks floor system starts with Silent Floor joists and TimberStrand LSL rim boards and beams and then integrates new TJ-Performance Plus panels for greater performance and reliability. For a complete systems approach, FrameWorks also...

Whirlpool.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... The front-loading Duet washer and dryer now come in biscuit and pewter in addition to the original dove gray. Washer features include a wool cycle certified by The Woolmark Co. to clean washable wool safely and a 3.7-cubic-foot capacity--enough...

Wellborn cabinet.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... Available in all four product lines, from the entry-level Select to the all-wood WoodCraft, this redesigned wastebasket cabinet is one of more than 50 new cabinet sizes and accessories added to the company's product lineup for 2004. Decorative...

Pactiv.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... GreenGuard Backer-Pro Universal fanfold underlayment is contoured to add impact resistance and firmness to 4-inch, straight-lap vinyl siding by filling the spaces between the siding and exterior walls. The Energy Star product fits most 1/2-inch...

DuPont.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... The Corian Select Series for builders, a program that allows home buyers to upgrade countertops from laminate, tile or other surfaces to Corian solid surfaces at a more affordable price, has added 17 colors. Pictured is a Corian vanity top in...

Honeywell.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... The F100 media air cleaner now comes in 25X20-inch and 25X22 sizes. The whole-house system works with all gas, oil and electric forced-warm-air furnaces and air handlers. It can be mounted in any position and requires no electricity or wiring....

Jeld-Wen.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... Carriage House composite garage doors in 27 styles range from swing doors and traditional Craftsman designs to modern styles. Choices include flush panel doors as well as doors modeled after historic carriage house doors with trim details and...

Pella.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... Available as a premium option on select Designer and Architect series windows, Vivid View screens offer clear views while letting the window's architectural features stand out and complement a home's appearance. Made with a transparent screen...

CertainTeed.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... SmartR fiberglass batts and rolls with MemBrain technology let moisture evaporate from walls and roofs as ambient humidity conditions occur. Made for standard wood-stud wall and ceiling cavities in very cold to mixed warm/cold climates, the...

Moen.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... Kingsley and Monticello bathroom faucets now come in single-handle models. The single-handle, single-mount Kingsley includes a deck plate for installation in three-hole applications as well as a 3- or 6-inch faucet extension to elevate the...

Cultured stone.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... The rectilinear shapes of the new Rockface texture can impart a contemporary look when installed with complementary mortar or a more traditional appearance with contrasting mortar. Rockface comes in five colors (Stirling is shown). Circle 136...

Therma-Tru doors.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... Available in center-hinged, jamb-hung and French door (active/passive) configurations, Fiber-Classic hinged patio doors come in four factory-finished exterior colors: white, stone, almond and bronze. Realistic oak graining on the interior can...

Stanley.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... Melrose is one of six new families of decorative door lights offered on Sta-Tru Plus steel, smooth fiberglass and wood-grain fiberglass entry doors. The new collections include brass, zinc and patina caming as well as silk-screened glass...

Delta faucet.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... Similar to aluminum in appearance, the matte chrome finish is available on the Botanical bath collection, the new Michael Graves Collection of faucets, and matching accessories and lighting for both. The finish, which resists spots and...

BHK of America.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... The Moderna Miro system is designed to complement any decor as a ceiling or wall accent as well as serve double duty by covering wires or even basement pipes with decorative wood-grain molding. Moldings are offered in four patterns: beech...

Andersen windows.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... Estate is one of three new hardware collections that will be available this spring for patio doors. It comprises three traditional designs--Newbury, Whitmore and Covington--that complement 400 Series Frenchwood doors. The Metro collection...

Universal forest products.(New Products)
February 1, 2004... EverX railing systems include a Chicago-style porch railing with a 2X6-inch handrail, a contemporary style (shown) with a 2X3 handrail, and a more decorative style with metal balusters. All systems are co-extruded using two layers--a wood...

Fine finish to 2003.(In the News)(fourth-quarter tally of the industry's largest public builders)
February 1, 2004... Ask most GIANTS about 2003, and the most common response likely will be, "Play it again." Low interest rates, a hohum stock market and constrained supply combined to create another year of strong demand for new homes in nearly every major...

Planning principles debate.(In the News)
February 1, 2004... Think it's only in your neck of the woods or in front of a local planning commission that the nature of development is debated? Not so. One of the hottest debates on the Internet now is happening at www.planetizen.com. There, politics and...

Urban housing buyers: hivers, not cocooners.(In the News)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2004... In-town housing excites builders and buyers alike, but recent research on this growing niche suggests that the former has a lot to learn about the latter to create successful communities and housing. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Greg...