Ice dams are a common problem in colder climates, and unfortunately, they’re not easy to fix. Some homeowners struggle with ice dams for many years. Understanding Ice Dams To fix a home’s ice dam, you must first understand what causes…
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USBP tours the Supa Doors manufacturing facility in Universal City, TX
Our friends at Supa Doors in Universal City, TX (outside of San Antonio) were gracious enough to give us a tour of their manufacturing facility last week. [from company website] Supa Doors are stile & rail solid MDF doors…
Wasco SageGlass
Need some privacy or additional shade? Check out Wasco’s SageGlass, dynamic glass that tints on demand!
USBP @ LBMExpo
Kevin and Josh are on their way to the Lumber and Building Material Expo in Boston, Massachusetts. Stay tuned! #LBMExpo #NRLA
Homebuilder Show Wrap Up
During Design & Construction week, US Building Products hit the road to Las Vegas to visit the International Builders’ Show and the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show. We saw some great companies with great products. Here are just a few…
United Brotherhood of Carpenters Tour
During the International Builders Show in Las Vegas, US Building Products was fortunate enough to visit the United Brotherhood of Carpenters National Headquarters. The UBC has a membership of just over 500,000 carpenters around the country, with local and regional…
Wasco Skylights and the potential benefits to your health and well being…
Many people consider incorporating skylights into their home to increase the amount of natural light in their home. It’s an energy efficient way to do so. Many more people use ventilating skylights to help with air circulation as an efficient…
Custom Cape Exterior Renovation Part 3 – Wasco Skylight Installation
I do not think I can express how amazed I was by the speed and efficiency of the Sanville Remodeling crew. The crew set up, stripped and prepped both 12 pitch sections of the front roof prior to lunch. The…
Custom Cape Exterior Renovation Part 2
The original 3-tab asphalt shingle roof from 1979 had been covered by a second layer of asphalt shingles in 2000. While the top layer of 3-tab shingles were still functional, the design life of 15 to 20 years was approaching…
Custom Cape Exterior Renovation Project
Like all wooden structures that have been around for almost 35 years, this custom cape is in need of some routine exterior maintenance. The planned project includes: chimney pointing, crown replacement, and new stainless cap strip and shingle roof (sheathing…
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