Useful information from Leading Building Suppliers

July 9, 2018 BUILDWIRE

Questions to ask when choosing a high performance house wrap (Sponsored Post)

by canadiancontractor

5 key questions to ask before you choose a particular brand of housewrap

June 29, 2018 BUILDWIRE

Announcing the ITW projects contest for users of GRK fasteners

by canadiancontractor

If you send us some photos of your GRK-fastener-built deck, and we pick yours as the winner, you will win $5,000 worth of GRK fasteners

June 29, 2018 BUILDWIRE

Attention roofers! Propane torch safety tips

by Steve Payne

Important information for roofers, brought to you by IKO

June 25, 2018 BUILDWIRE

Air barriers defined

by canadiancontractor

Choosing an effective air barrier ensures a comfortable and energy efficient home

June 8, 2018 BUILDWIRE

New TYPAR Drainable Wrap provides added protection against water damage in exterior walls

by Steve Payne

TYPAR Drainable Wrap has the ability to shed more bulk water than traditional house wraps

May 23, 2018 BUILDWIRE

CertainTeed partners with George Brown College to study blown-in insulation and membrane performance

by canadiancontractor

The products being put through their paces are CertainTeed MemBrain™ and InsulSafe XC™ Fiberglass Blown-In Insulation

May 4, 2018 BUILDWIRE

Roof Ventilation 101 (VIDEO)

by Steve Payne

Do you know how to tell if your client’s roof is properly ventilated? If not, watch this quick video to learn how.

April 30, 2018 BUILDWIRE

IKO ShieldBase specialty cover board for low slope roof applications (VIDEO)

by canadiancontractor

An excellent choice for recover applications, ShieldBase 180 reduces the dead weight load of the roofing system

November 10, 2017 BUILDWIRE

Your office: Coming to a smartphone near you

by canadiancontractor

With the HomeStars for Business app you can receive quote requests and manage your branding, exposure, and business leads all from your smartphone

November 1, 2017 BUILDWIRE

Advising your customers about toilet choices? Read this!

by canadiancontractor

Here are 5 factors to consider when purchasing a toilet

October 27, 2017 BUILDWIRE

RenoRun launches in Ontario

by canadiancontractor

RenoRun is a Canadian start-up that delivers building materials on demand, through a smartphone app

October 6, 2017 BUILDWIRE

VIDEO: “Quit wasting your time with lag bolts and pre-drilling!” says Damon Bennett

by canadiancontractor

Traditional lag bolts require pre-drilling. Quit wasting your time. GRK Fasteners work better.

September 29, 2017 BUILDWIRE

VIDEO: Damon Bennett on why he uses Tapcon fasteners

by canadiancontractor

Damon Bennett explains why he prefers Tapcon fasteners over competing brands for pro builders.

September 22, 2017 BUILDWIRE

VIDEO: Damon Bennett test drives Paslode Impulse cordless nailers

by Steve Payne

“It’s all about speed on the job site,” Damon says. And Paslode’s cordless framing and finishing nailers definitely deliver.

September 22, 2017 BUILDWIRE

Tub surround upgrades made easier

by Steve Payne

Schluter provides kit for waterproofing tub surrounds

August 18, 2017 BUILDWIRE

The Buildings Show 2017

by canadiancontractor

Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Nov. 29 – Dec. 1

August 11, 2017 BUILDWIRE

Gerber perks up its reward program

by canadiancontractor

The Gerber Rewards program for plumbing professionals is free and easy to join

June 28, 2017 BUILDWIRE

First-of-its-kind painters’ marketplace launched

by Steve Payne

Clients can use the online portal to find pro painters and contractors who are trained to apply new, leading-edge Dulux Effect Finishes paint