AdvanTech Subflooring vs. OSB vs. Plywood

High-quality subflooring is integral to the performance and longevity of your home. Here are a few key reasons to insist on AdvanTech^® subflooring.

When imagining your dream home, chances are high that you aren't envisioning floors that squeak with every step and nails that pop and snag on your socks.

We all fantasize about our dream home. From the layout to the décor, we want everything to be perfect. We love to imagine friends gathering around the dinner table and kids playing in the living room — everyone enjoying quality time spent in each other's company.

Building your home is exciting. Choosing each item, from furniture to finishes, is a thrilling part of the custom build process. But there are some parts of your custom home design that can't be changed once the construction is complete. It's these pieces that, while vital to the structural longevity of your home, often get overlooked during planning. Including these aspects in your budget now can prevent more serious problems from occurring down the road. Make sure your home remains a quality investment for years to come by spending some extra money for these purposes.

When you're building a dream home, the things you can see might consume your thoughts. Whether you're choosing the perfect paint shade or custom cabinetry, much of your planning time will be spent dwelling over décor details. And, why not? It's these small touches that will make a new, custom home undeniably yours.

After weeks of research, you've finally narrowed your list of potential home builders. The next step? Meet with the candidates you've chosen. The builder you choose will become your partner for the next year, so it is important to pick someone you trust who has the right qualifications.

Vapor control isn’t just for the walls. Learn the tips managing vapor control layers within the floor assembly.

Huber Engineered Wood's Kurt Koch discusses disaster safety, risk reduction and building for resilience in this interview with FLASH, an organization committed to strengthening homes and safeguarding families.

Long Island-based builder Paul Patera discusses how he uses ZIP System sheathing and tape for both renovation and restoration projects.

Kentucky-based Atchison Heller goes full fluid-applied flashing for a 13,000-square-foot custom home to achieve a super air- and water-tight building enclosure.

Will King, a custom home builder in the humid, hot southeast climate, uses ZIP System building enclosures products for tighter seal.

Simply being “built-to-code” is becoming a thing of the past with higher-quality products making a bigger entrée into more traditional spaces.