The urgency for homeowners and construction professionals to embrace fire-resistant building practices has reached a critical peak. especially in the wake of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles. Choosing suitable materials and adopting strategic design approaches stand as the primary line of defense, crucial for mitigating risks and strengthening structures against future fires. According to Los Angeles Times, Concrete has long been celebrated for its robustness and fire-resistant capabilities. Whitney Sander, principal at Sander Architects tells LA Times Studios that concrete is a fantastic option when considering fire-resistant materials. This sentiment underscores concrete’s unparalleled ability to…
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The Year of Remodeling is Underway
American homeowners are expected to do more remodeling this year in 2025. Aging housing stock and record home equity are some of the factors expected to bolster the remodeling and repair industry this year, as stated in a recent article released by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB). That view is also supported by NAHB’s quarterly surveys of its remodeler members. The trade group’s index that measures the confidence of remodelers has remained solidly in positive territory since June 2020. Residential remodeling activity is forecasted to post a 5%…
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