DaVinci Roofscapes Introduces Two New Shake Colors: Timber Black and Blonde Cedar

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Westlake Royal Building Products, a Westlake company (NYSE: WLK), has launched two new shake colors under its DaVinci Roofscapes brand: Timber Black and Blonde Cedar. Representing opposite ends of the color spectrum, each showcases the unique, natural variations of cedar that emerge depending on when, where and how it is harvested, opening a world of […]

LMC’s Leadership Summit Takes Business Beyond Ordinary

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LMC members – premier lumber and building materials dealers – gathered in Denver, CO for the 2025 LMC Leadership Summit, where they spent three days embracing innovation through immersive education, practical tools, fresh perspectives, and lasting connections. “The Leadership Summit is where vision meets action,” said Paul Thorne, vice president of stockholder relations at LMC. […]

LMC Powers Dealers With a Digital Product Catalog and PIM Offering: The LMC DataYard

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Built by the strongest cooperative in the LBM industry, LMC’s DataYard supplies the foundation LMC dealers need to stay competitive and digitally connected to their customers. LMC, with support from content partner Unilog, is proud to announce the launch of the LMC DataYard, a specialized digital catalog created to address the unique product content challenges […]

Johnson Paint | A Ring’s End Brand Acquires Home Décor Group Stratham

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Johnson Paint | A Ring’s End Brand is pleased to announce the acquisition of Home Décor Group’s Stratham, NH location. As part of this transition, Johnson Paint will move its Hampton operations from 848 Lafayette Road to the King’s Highway Plaza at 28 Portsmouth Avenue in Stratham. The new Stratham location gives Johnson Paint greater […]

Woodgrain Announces Vice President of Sales for Door Division

Woodgrain, a leading manufacturer and distributor of millwork and building materials, is proud to announce Darin White as its new Vice President of Sales for the Door Division. White will lead the sales team in shaping strategy, driving execution, and accelerating growth across the division’s expanding product lineup. Bringing more than 30 years of experience […]

2025 High-ROI Renovation Projects Pros Should Know

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One clear trend stands out in Zonda’s newly released 2025 Cost vs. Value Report: exterior updates consistently deliver the highest ROI in home renovation projects. That’s good news for builders, remodelers and designers looking to guide clients toward projects that maximize both investment and curb appeal. Westlake Royal Building Products, a leader in innovative exterior […]

5 Tips for Choosing Decking & Railing Colors

When choosing decking and railing products, color is one of the most important choices pros and homeowners will make. But with so many options, how can they ensure they’re choosing hues that go together while also complementing the home? Below, Envision Outdoor Living Products, manufacturer of Envision composite decking and Fairway deck railings, offers five […]

National Lumber Company Acquires Fisher Lumber

National Lumber Company, one of the Mid-Atlantic’s oldest and most trusted family-owned building material suppliers, announced today the acquisition of Fisher Lumber in Rockville, MD. The move expands National Lumber’s footprint in the Washington, DC metro area and reaffirms its position as a growing independent supplier. Founded in 1919, National Lumber has been serving builders, […]

RLDAM and NHRLA Celebrate in Portsmouth!  

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The New Hampshire Retail Lumber Association (NHRLA) and the Retail Lumber Dealers Association of Maine (RLDAM) gathered at the Sheraton Portsmouth Harborside in Portsmouth, N.H., September 12-13, for their Annual Celebration Weekend.  The weekend began Friday afternoon with each board of directors holding separate meetings. From there attendees enjoyed a cocktail reception on the Sheraton’s […]

OSHA Announces Top 10 Violations for 2025

Fall Protection—General Requirements continues to be the most frequently cited safety standard for 15 consecutive years. OSHA recently revealed its top 10 most frequently cited standards in the 2025 fiscal year using preliminary data. This information is valuable for businesses of all kinds, as it helps them identify common exposures that affect their workforce and […]