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Built-up or Solid Posts – Which Is Better?

When comparing built-up or solid posts, there are quite a few things to consider. We decided to compare the labor, material and maintenance costs for

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June 6, 2022

Builders

Enhance Your Virtual Curb Appeal

Before your buyers stop at the sales office, they take a slow ride through your virtual neighborhood. That means your potential customer will be looking

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May 12, 2022

Builders

Four Ways to Cut Construction Costs

Finding ways to cut construction costs is never easy. Shortages in skilled labor causing higher labor costs and rising lumber prices are just part of

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May 2, 2022

Builders

Eliminate Moisture Penetration from Butt Joints with Belco XT® Exterior Trim and Fascia

Moisture, whether condensation or rain, can sneak through a butt joint, and become a concern with exterior trim. In fact, moisture penetration into any part

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April 25, 2022

Builders

Panic Buying in the Forest Products Industry Can Become the Norm when Shortages Dominate the Market

How Product Shortages Resulted in Panic Buying in the Forest Products Industry In the past couple of years, material shortages became the new normal. As

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April 19, 2022

Environment

What Factors Contribute to Lumber Stability?

Take a walk down the lumber aisle of a typical big box store on Saturday. Watch the customers pick through the lumber piles. They are

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April 14, 2022

Exterior Trim

The Real Cost of Exterior Window Trim

Can longer trim lengths save you money in the long run? This article examines the installed trim lengths for four of the most common exterior

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March 29, 2022

Exterior Trim

Garage Door Wrap-Learn The Specifics and How To Get Excellent Results

Getting the best bang for your buck for garage door wrap Garage door wrap is an often overlooked trim piece that deserves much more attention.

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February 3, 2022

Exterior Trim

Siding Corner Trim-How To Pick The Best Material

Chances are siding corner trim material isn’t at the top of your mind when thinking about building a home. It probably should be, though. Siding

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January 5, 2022

Exterior Trim

Window Sill-A Vulnerable Location Needing Excellent Materials

Window Sill Purposes Window sill, or sill stock, is one of the best additions you can make for a custom design look. It can elevate

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December 29, 2021

Bargeboard/Rake Trim

Residential Rake Trim – Learn Its Unique Needs And Best Materials

What is Rake Trim? Rake Trim, which follows the line of the gable roof, can easily be forgotten about if you are not a sider

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December 22, 2021

Exterior Trim

Batten Strips: Learn To Build It Better

Why Use Batten Strips? Batten strips are making a huge comeback. They used to be commonly found on cedar shake gables. Today batten strips can

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December 13, 2021

Bargeboard/Rake Trim

Barge Board-Learn What It Is and How To Make It Better

A bargeboard is a board fastened to the ends of the gables to provide extra strength and to cover up exposed ends of timbers in

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November 29, 2021

Best Practices

Choosing the Right Manufacturer

There are many things in life where the choice of manufacturer is somewhat irrelevant. However, when it comes to exterior wood products, choosing the right

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May 16, 2021

Exterior Trim

Belly Band Trim-What It Is & Where To Use It

Where To Use Belly Band Trim Believe it or not, belly band trims can make or break the appearance of a home. You don’t want

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May 11, 2021

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Product Education

Built-up or Solid Posts – Which Is Better?

Enhance Your Virtual Curb Appeal

Four Ways to Cut Construction Costs

Eliminate Moisture Penetration from Butt Joints with Belco XT® Exterior Trim and Fascia

Panic Buying in the Forest Products Industry Can Become the Norm when Shortages Dominate the Market

What Factors Contribute to Lumber Stability?

The Real Cost of Exterior Window Trim

Garage Door Wrap-Learn The Specifics and How To Get Excellent Results

Siding Corner Trim-How To Pick The Best Material

Window Sill-A Vulnerable Location Needing Excellent Materials

Residential Rake Trim – Learn Its Unique Needs And Best Materials

Batten Strips: Learn To Build It Better

Barge Board-Learn What It Is and How To Make It Better

Choosing the Right Manufacturer

Belly Band Trim-What It Is & Where To Use It

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