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Month: April 2016

Two Premier Building Publications Take Notice of ThermalBuck

It’s a great day when the largest residential construction magazine finds your product, and writes about it.

ThermalBuck had that good fortune on April 1st when Scott Gibson, former editor at Fine Homebuilding, wrote “An Alternative to Wood Bucks“, which was also featured as “Green Building News” at greenbuildingadvisor.com on April 4th.

Scott covered the basics of using bucks, and compared the benefits and features of ThermalBuck with the drawbacks of using wood, which had really been the only material choice until now.  He also reviewed the product components, dimensions, and purchasing information.  The piece finished with a mention of ThermalBuck receiving recognition at Greenbuild 2015 as one of the “Top Ten Greenest of the Green.”

Fine Homebuilding has been a sought-after resource for over 30 years for individuals focused on residential homebuilding, remodeling, and design.  It’s content includes in-depth best practices, along with industry trends, tool and material reviews, and interviews with key figures in the  building industry. Nearly 20,000 paid subscribers look to finehomebuilding.com for information, and circulation for the print edition tops 160,000.

Green Building Advisor is for the reader more focused on building science expertise. Designing, building and remodeling high-performance, energy-efficient homes is a niche that continues to explode, and this digital-only publication provides easy access to the latest advancements. With a highly active social media platform, and a number of blogs with dedicated followers such as “Musings of an Energy Nerd” , Green Building Advisor is an excellent resource, packed-full of accurate, reliable information.

Both sites offer unique conversational interaction with subscribers, allowing comments and Q&A’s at the end of each piece.  What a great way for ThermalBuck to answer readers questions and concerns on the spot, and it also provided us with some excellent feedback to consider as our product develops and evolves.

Fine Homebuilding and Green Building Advisor are both publications of Taunton Press. Their editors are former builders, remodelers, and designers, offering real experience and in-depth knowledge on a full complement of information. For subscription information for Fine Homebuilding, click here.  For a free trial membership to GBA, click here.

AIA Annual Convention in Philadelphia

ThermalBuck to Exhibit at the Architecture and Design Event of The Year

The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is hosting their annual convention in the historic city of Philadelphia, May 19th -21st.

Billed as the architecture and design event of the year, attendees from all over the world will gather to attend workshops, seminars and events, and collaborate with experienced and emerging professionals in their field.

Some of the unusual and highly coveted experiences such as the tour of “Historic Boathouse Row” sold out early. But plenty of great workshops are tours still have spots available. First on our list is “The New Building Envelope”, featuring presenters Douglas Noble and Karen Kensek of the University of Southern California School of Architecture, and co-founders of the Facade Tectonics Institute. Also part of the presentation panel for this session are Mic Patterson and Jeffrey Vaglio, of Enclos, one of the largest specialty contractors in the US.

ThermalBuck joins nearly 800 exhibitors displaying the latest in products and technology. Please be our guest on the expo floor at AIA 2016, and view our wall displays in person to see exactly how ThermalBuck outperforms traditional wood bucks to build a better building envelope.  

Window&Door March:April 2016.cover of issue featuring ThermalBuck

Window & Door Magazine Introduces ThermalBuck to the Fenestration Industry

ThermalBuck is proud to be introduced as a new product to the fenestration industry in “The Manufacturing Issue” of Window & Door Magazine, March/April 2016.  Other products of note from companies such as Crystal Pacific Window & Door Systems, Therma-Tru, Solar Innovations, and Weather Shield Windows & Doors were also introduced to the market.

Of the 11 issues of W&D published annually, this particular issue has quickly become known as one of the “trademark” issues. A newer addition to the editorial calendar of Window & Door, it has gained recognition for providing the industry with an excellent annual overview of issues that affect manufacturers at large, and key components to maintaining and elevating their position in the industry. “The Manufacturing Issue” is an excellent resource and educational tool for all facets of fenestration.

The highlight of the issue is the list of the Top 100 Manufacturers. The top manufacturer in the category “More Than $1 Billion” was Andersen Corporation, followed up by Formosa Plastics Group and Jeld-Wen in the second and third spot. Top three in the next category, $500 Million to $1 Billion, are Fortune Brands Home & Security, Marvin Windows and Doors, and Masco Corporation.

While the issue is comprehensive, the team of Window & Door also offers an extended report available for purchase that includes bios and contact information, as well as detailed cross-references by product.  For more information about purchasing this detailed report, visit windowanddoorcom.

Window & Door Magazine has maintained it’s status for years as the leading publication for the fenestration industry.  A respected resource serving manufacturers, dealers, and distributors alike, it offers news coverage, market and design trends, expert articles on technology and legal issues, and product updates.  For information about obtaining a digital or print subscription, or to sign up for their weekly newsletter with a circulation of over 30,000, get started right here.