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WEBOver two-thirds of new homes in 2023 featured porches. On a square foot basis, builders continue to use concrete more than any other material in new-home porches—except in New England, where composite (a blend of usually recycled wood fibers and plastic) is most common, and treated wood, PVC or other plastics, cedar, and natural stone are ...
Builders FirstSource completes merger with BMC - LBM Journal
WEBJan 4, 2021 · DALLAS — Builders FirstSource, Inc. and BMC Stock Holdings, Inc., have announced the completion of their all-stock merger transaction. The close of the merger creates a premier supplier of building materials and services, with combined sales of approximately $11.7 billion as of the twelve months ended Sept. 30, 2020, the company stated in a press release.
Industry News - LBM Journal
WEBIndustry News. Stay informed and up-to-date with the latest business news in the lumber and building material industry. Our comprehensive coverage delivers market trends, industry insights, and key developments affecting professionals and businesses in this sector. From pricing fluctuations and supply chain dynamics to sustainability ...
Interior PVC Cladding: The Smart Alternative to Traditional FRP
WEBSep 7, 2021 · Palclad™ Pro – Solid PVC Panels. These interior wall cladding panels are a cost-effective alternative to FRP, and unlike FRP, will not erode or ‘fiber bloom’, ensuring a sleek, long-lasting surface. PALCLAD PRO panels are easy to handle and install. Panels can be glued or mechanically fastened to almost any solid, clean surface.
Report: U.S. increasingly dependent on overseas lumber - LBM …
WEBJan 19, 2021 · Report: U.S. increasingly dependent on overseas lumber. STOCKHOLM — During the first ten months of 2020, US importation of overseas softwood lumber was 39% higher than during the same period in 2019. A report by Wood Prices International says that by year-end, 2020’s import volume will likely be close to 4.7 million cubic meters, the ...
Matt Risinger Compares AdvanTech Subflooring to OSB and …
WEBDec 7, 2020 · Matt Risinger, creator of the Build Show and Build Show Network, shares his experiences with high-quality OSB and plywood. When I started out in construction, I was working for a production builder. For many years, like most builders of that era, we used OSB (oriented strand board) subfloor — typically a 3/4-inch tongue and groove panel.
US LBM recognized as one of the fastest-growing private …
WEBOct 31, 2023 · US LBM’s growth during the period was 228 percent, placing the company on the list’s upper half, at no. 2,408, and US LBM was the fastest growing company among peers included on the Inc. 5000 list. Founded in October 2009 with 500 associates at 13 locations in three states, 14 years later, US LBM operates more …
LBM Advantage annual buying show sets record attendance
WEBFeb 29, 2024 · LBM Advantage, the nation’s fastest-growing lumber and building materials cooperative, held its 2024 Annual Buying Show & Shareholders Meeting at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, FL from Feb. 20-22.In addition to having the largest number of vendor participants, Advantage also had their highest member attendance with over 800 of their 1400 locations represented.
Roseburg Forest Products announces 2 new plants in Oregon
WEBMay 8, 2024. (Roseburg Forest Products) One year after announcing a historic $700 million investment in its manufacturing operations in Southern Oregon, Roseburg Forest Products is proud to share that construction at two new plants in Dillard, OR, is well underway. Dillard Components will be the first of the new plants to come online, with ...
US LBM to acquire Foxworth-Galbraith - LBM Journal
WEBJuly 8, 2022. PLANO, Texas — US LBM has announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire Texas-based Foxworth-Galbraith Lumber Company, a prominent building products supplier to building professionals and homeowners in the Southwest. Upon completion of the acquisitison, US LBM will …