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RAISING THE ROOF

As homeowners across Canada weather various storms and changes in climate, is roof performance becoming more top of mind? The short answer is yes, according to manufacturers with their finger on the…

Flexing your Leadership Courage

Remember in The Wizard of Oz how the Cowardly Lion—when he got to see the Wizard—was like, “What? I already had courage? WTH?” It was kind of not cool that the Wizard…

WHAT’S NEW IN INSULATION

Canada’s climate extremes have always put demands on our homes. And that’s truer now than ever before. Few elements are put to the test more than insulation when it comes to keeping…

KEEPING WARM: WHAT’S HOT IN INDOOR HEATING

High-efficiency furnaces, smart home innovations, more realistic electric fireplaces and other home heating options may be warming up this winter. Home heating is, of course, a broad space across Canada, making national…

COOL TOOLS 2019

Many tools that grace a contractor’s kit have been in use for decades, but that doesn’t mean tool manufacturers aren’t in a constant state of upgrading and improving what goes into the…

Cool Tool Guide

Whether you’re a contractor, tradesperson or checking off your upcoming Father’s Day gift list, no matter how well stocked the workshop is, there’s always room for more. And with advances in tool…

Cool Tools

Doing a job well requires skill, of course. But having some great tools on hand never hurts. With technological advances and plenty of innovation, manufacturers are making tools that are more powerful,…

The New Generation of Home Buyers

According to the 2017 National Association of Realtors “Home Buyer and Seller Generational Trends”, the millennial generation has dominated the real estate buying market and has made up the largest share of…

What’s New in Roofing & Siding

Much like a good suit, a home’s exterior makes a statement to the world. Also like a suit, what’s available, what’s possible and what’s in fashion will change, over time. Natural and…

Insulating Homes Just Got Easier.

Introducing ONE solution for ALL of your residential rigid insulation needs, STYROFOAM™ CLADMATE™ CM20 extruded polystyrene foam insulation. STYROFOAM™ CLADMATE™ CM20 is a multi-purpose rigid foam insulation that features the same trusted…

Concrete Jungle

Whether you’re driving on Ontario’s Highway 407 ETR, riding on Montreal’s subway system or landing at Vancouver International Airport, the “concrete jungle” surrounds all of us. With its basic ingredients dating back…

RAISING THE ROOF

The market for roofing material is much broader now than it has ever been. These days, homeowners can choose from a range of products to cover their houses, gazebos and other structures.…