Chauncey grew up on a farm in rural northern California. At 18 he ran away and saw the world with a backpack and a credit card, discovering that the true value of any point or mile is the experience ...

Homebuilders are turning the siding industry on its head. Contractors and architects are breathing new life into vertical board-and-batten siding. Long a staple on old farmhouses and some niche styles ...

MISSION VIEJO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--James Hardie ® Building Products (NYSE:JHX), the nation’s leading manufacturer of fiber-cement building materials is introducing HardieTrim tm batten strips, a ...

Dear Pat: I need to install a fence around my backyard. I was thinking of going with a board type of fencing. Are there other designs I should consider, and what are some construction tips? — Tracy F.

Maintaining the timeless charm of Board & Batten while offering enhanced performance, the updated design features a taller 5/8″ batten, a gracefully curved face for added robustness and batten ...

HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westlake Royal Building Products ™ (“Westlake Royal”), a Westlake company (NYSE: WLK), today announced the launch of a new 9” wide vinyl Board & Batten profile, expanding its ...