No one wants to live in a concrete bunker, “a compound,” as Salem builder Kelly Webb’s client calls the ultimate firesafe shelter. Instead, Webb is constructing a handsome, fire-hardened house with a ...

A well-kept exterior can make a home look more inviting. Homeowners whose houses are looking a little drab may be considering updating their home with new stucco or siding—but what is the best type of ...

The siding you choose for your home has to look good — that’s a given. But it also has to protect it from the elements, and ...

The type of siding you choose to install on your house is a big decision, and it’s often a difficult one considering there are numerous options to choose from. Things you should prioritize when ...

Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

Vinyl siding has competition from other plastics in home construction. Building products manufacturer Alside added a new board and batten product to its portfolio of composite cladding extruded from a ...

The narrow space where your siding meets the foundation looks harmless, but it is often the single most efficient pathway for ...

On the easternmost edge of Long Island's South Fork, the weather is "unforgiving," said Montauk-based builder Jason Biondo. "The hot, the cold, the wind, the rain, the snow," detailed Biondo, who grew ...

The siding market sees opportunities in sustainable materials, renovation-driven replacements, and innovative, weather-resistant solutions. Growth is fueled by residential construction, aesthetic ...