Builder Resources |
American
Institute of Building Design
http://www.aibd.org
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| The
American Institute of Building Design is a nonprofit
professional organization dedicated to the development,
recognition, and enhancement of the profession of
building design. Interesting discussions in the
"forums" section. |
APA
- The Engineered Wood Association
http://www.apawood.org
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| The
leading resource for information about engineered
wood products. Construction basics, free downloadable
publications, wood university. |
Application
Instructions for Hardboard Siding
http://www.hardboard.org/publications.htm
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| Free
PDF file from the American Hardboard Association.
Also available: "Maintenance Tips for Hardboard
Siding" and others. |
ARCAT.com
Reference Site
http://www.arcat.com
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| Access
to over 300,000 pages of building material information
including building products, manufacturers, specs
and CAD details. A rich master reference resource. |
Architects
Northwest
http://www.architectsnw.com/default.cfm
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| The largest
residential architectural firm in the Pacific Northwest.
You can browse through hundreds of house plans,
order house plans on-line, and request information
on a custom home design. |
Building
Codes
http://www.buildingteam.com/housingzone/
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| Our
Codes database, a service of Buildingteam.com, provides
you with detailed information on building codes
for all 50 states, major cities, and some counties.
We have information on codes and amendments as well
as contact information for up to 17 authorities
having jurisdiction (AHJ) in each market. |
Building
Energy Reference Tool
http://poet.lbl.gov/arch/ |
| This
tool provides a simple way to see how your building's
energy use compares to similar buildings. |
Call
Before You Dig Information
http://www.call811.com/state-specific.aspx
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| Here's
a list of phone numbers for every state. One call
to request an underground utility location can prevent
a dangerous accident. |
Cedar
Shake & Shingle Roof Installation Specs
http://www.cedarbureau.org/
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| Design
and application details and methods of construction
developed by shake and shingle specialists in both
the United States and Canada. Features HTML web
pages, and Adobe PDF format files with illustrated
construction details. |
Construction
WebLinks - State Agencies Link
http://www.constructionweblinks.com/Organizations/
/State_Agencies/state_agencies.html |
| Regulatory
and code agencies contact information, plus statutes,
regulations, etc. |
First
Choice Designer Homes
http://www.orderhomeplans.com/efsearchplans.taf?so
ource=weynet |
| Weyerhaeuser
and HomeStyles.com bring you these 250 top-notch
home plans, each one featured in the First Choice
Designer Homes book. View homes based on your own
criteria, many with full color or 3D viewing options!
|
Hardwood
Tips & Techniques
http://www.hardwoodcouncil.com/how_to.php
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| The
Tips & Techniques brochure series gives specifiers
and building professionals a wealth of technical
information about the selection, installation and
care of hardwood products. Request a 4-color brochure
for any or all of the Tips & Techniques. |
Home
Plans from Design Basics
http://www.designbasics.com
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| The
leading provider of home plans for builders. America's
premier home design service! |
HousingZone.com
http://www.housingzone.com
|
| For
builders, architects, and remodelers, a rich site
containing industry news, regional news, events,
education classes, product guide, building codes,
house plans, newsletters, and much more. Your link
to Cahners publications including Professional Builder,
Luxury Home Builder, Professional Remodeler, and
Construct! magazines. |
Internet
Directory for Specified Construction Products
http://www.4specs.com/ |
| Locate
manufacturers web sites for their catalogs and design
information, including product data, specs and CAD
details. |
Managing
Moisture in New Construction
http://www.dow.com/products/building_and_construction/landing.page?industry=1000306
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| STYROFOAM
web site highlights ways for builders to achieve
energy efficiencies that can exceed the Model Energy
Code, plus insulation guidelines, including technical
papers on topics such as explaining R-values to
homebuyers. Request samples and order literature. |
MSDS
- Search National Repository
http://www.msdssearch.com
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| View
online Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for product
manufacturers using a searchable database. |
NAHB
http://www.nahb.com
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| An
official web site of the National Association of
Home Builders, with shows, conferences, events,
housing issues, economic data, bookstore, resource
guide, news headlines, much more! |
Redwood
Literature - California Redwood Assoc.
http://www.calredwood.org/ref/lit.htm
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| Free
PDF files of lietrature from the California Redwood
Association including titles such as Design Gallery,
Deck Construction, Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
for Wood Dust, and many other titles. |
| A
wealth of information and resources about all aspects
of building with roof trusses. |
U.S.
Census Bureau - Construction Sector
http://www.census.gov/mcd/
|
| Current
economic indicators, statistics on new residential
construction and sales, characteristics of new housing,
and more. |
U.S.
Dept. of Energy Building America Program
http://www.eere.energy.gov/topics/buildings.html
|
| Building
America works with members of the home-building
industry to produce quality homes that use less
energy without costing more to build. |
Wall
Design Solutions from USG
http://www.usg.com/index.html
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| From
fire code and water construction to impact resistance,
acoustical design and more, search USG's library
of system comparisons, technical features and case
studies to find wall design solutions. |
Western
Wood Products Association
http://www.wwpa.org
|
| WWPA
services include quality standards, technical services,
publications, LUMBER ONLINE TECHNICAL GUIDE, and
more, for users of softwood lumber products. |
Window
and Door Articles from the WDMA
https://www.wdma.com/IndustryInformation/ConsumerInformation/tabid/102/Default.aspx
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| Free
articles from the Window & Door Manufacturers Association
that are useful to builders, designers, and architects.
Topics include design, energy, and technical issues,
with great illustrated glossaries to help educate
your staff! |
Window
Installation Instructions
http://pro.milgard.com/installation/
|
| Standard
practice for installation of windows with integral
mounting flange in wood frame construction, plus
other useful information on windows, from the Milgard
web site. |
| Publications |
Builder
Online
http://www.builderonline.com
|
| Construction
industry news, plus a monthly magazine, archives
of previous issues, housing statistics, and a building
products database. |
Fine
Homebuilding
http://www.taunton.com/fh/
|
| Professional
skills to help you build...remodel...renovate better.
From The Taunton Press with articles and tips, books
and videos about tools, techniques, materials and
design. |
The
Journal of Light Construction
http://www.jlconline.com/
|
| JLC
Online is the interactive information resource written
by builders for builders, covering construction
techniques, new products, design ideas and business
solutions. |
Over
150 Construction Books!
http://www.craftsman-book.com
|
| Includes
construction databases you can download for free! |
Professional
Builder Magazine
http://www.housingzone.com
|
| Your
link to Cahners publications including Professional
Builder, Luxury Home Builder, Professional Remodeler,
and Construct! magazines. |
