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HOUSTON, Feb. 6, 2013 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- Many homeowners in Houston and across the surrounding area made the decision to purchase a property with hardi plank already installed because it can decrease the cost of property maintenance over the years. When the time comes to replace existing Hardi plank or to replace a lower quality material with this excellent option, Home Exterior Systems is the company to call for all of your residential siding needs. Recently, the company...

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Vinyl siding ranks as one of the most environmentally-friendly exterior claddings today, as confirmed by a life cycle assessment (LCA) using Building for Environmental and Economic Sustainability (BEES(®)) software and published by NIST, the National Institute of Standards and Technology. This LCA, being released by the Vinyl Siding Institute, Inc., (VSI) is an important tool for builders, remodelers, architects, planners, and homeowners...

VALLEY FORGE, Pa., Jan. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- The CertainTeed Corporation exhibit (#C2126) at the 2013 International Builders' Show will serve as a valuable hub for building professionals looking to maximize their businesses and wow customers in the year ahead. Along with more than 30 high-quality, sustainable building products, the exhibit will feature the Builder Resource Center -- an area dedicated to connecting builders with CertainTeed building scientists and technical...

CARY, N.C., Jan. 18, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ply Gem announced today its entrance into the trim and mouldings business with the introduction of the cellular PVC Ply Gem Trim and Mouldings category, officially launching in booth C3819 at the 2013 NAHB International Builders' Show, which begins Tuesday, January 22. As a leading manufacturer of nearly every product for the outside of the home, this introduction adds to Ply Gem's already extensive line of more than 20 exterior home product...

VISTA, Calif., Dec. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Eco Building Products, Inc., (OTCBB: ECOB) announced today that the Company launched the most defensive line of building products and assemblies to defend against super storms - like hurricane Sandy - Tornadoes, and Earthquakes; coupled with a consulting group on its ECOB University web platform. Our web platform is designed to provide product and assembly specifications for the purpose of assisting builders, architects and engineers in...

SCRANTON, Pa., Dec. 11, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- AZEK Building Products today announced that Architectural Products Magazine has named its AZEK® Universal Skirt Board in 10-inch width as a "Top 50 Product of 2012". The product, part of the AZEK Trim product line, was selected as a Top 50 product based on reader inquiries during 2012 in a response to advertising and editorial. Contractors find the innovative skirt board provides the perfect transition between the siding and trim, as...

RESTON, Va., Dec. 6, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- After the third most active storm season on record, tests continue to show that genuine clay brick outperforms other home exteriors in severe weather conditions. As homeowners head into peak home fire season in December and January, brick also offers a one-hour fire rating by itself--unlike other exteriors that need to incorporate fire-resistant materials in their wall systems. In cumulative studies, genuine clay brick beats competitive...

VALLEY FORGE, Pa., Nov. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In the aftermath of Super Storm Sandy, thousands of homeowners along the East Coast are beginning to assess the damage their homes sustained in the storm and will soon begin the rebuilding process. A natural disaster of this magnitude can be daunting, leaving many unsure of where to begin. CertainTeed Corporation -- a building product manufacturer for more than 100 years -- offers the following tips: Know the code. There are certain...

CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio, Nov. 2, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Associated Materials, LLC (the "Company") today announced that its third quarter earnings conference call will be held on Friday, November 16th at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The conference call may be accessed at the telephone dial-in provided below. Company President and Chief Executive Officer, Jerry W. Burris, and Chief Financial Officer, Paul Morrisroe, will participate. What: Associated Materials, LLC...

LAVAL, QC, Oct. 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ - Kaycan® Ltd., a North American leader in vinyl, aluminum and engineered wood siding, trim and aluminum building products, announced today that it has successfully finalized its acquisition of Uniboard® Canada Inc., a leader in engineered wood products. Kaycan had previously entered into an all cash for shares deal with Uniboard's parent company Pfleiderer Canada Inc. on September 5, 2012. The Uniboard facilities sold to Kaycan include...