9 Articles Found...

• Architectural Concrete Block
  For those who want blocks that can be left exposed, architectural blocks are the answer...
• Building Materials: Lumber
  Of all the materials that go into building a typical house, the most prevalent is wood...
• Concrete Building Blocks
  The utilitarian concrete block has gained new respect in recent years...
• Concrete Pavers and Paving Stones
  Most people assume that any paving product that looks like brick is, in fact, brick...
• Hardware & Fasteners: Screws, Bolts & Nails
  From left Drywall screw, deck screw, lag screw and washer...
• Lightweight Solid Concrete Blocks
  Successfully used to build houses in Europe for many years, "precast autoclaved, aerated concrete" (PAAC) blocks are now being manufactured in Georgia by Hebel Southeast...
• Understanding Lumber Sizes
  Surfaced lumber actually isn't the same as its nominal size...
• Wood Siding Species & Grades
  If you have decided to buy natural wood siding for your home, you will have to choose the species and grade for the material...
• Working With Concrete Blocks, Pavers and Roofing
  As energy costs climb upward, accompanied by rising lumber and labor prices, home builders are seriously exploring alternatives to traditional wood-frame construction...