It's Show Time!!

The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) hosts the 2005 International Builders’ Show in Orlando, Florida, January 13-16. The site for the industry’s largest annual trade show will be the Orange County Convention Center. More than 1,600 exhibitors representing over 300 residential and commercial categories will encompass over 1.5 million square feet of exhibit space. This will be an unequaled opportunity to see, to learn, and to grow your business.

Please stop by the PermaCrete booth at the show. We will be in the Portland Cement Association Concrete Pavilion in Booth #5367. We look forward to seeing you there to show you why PermaCrete is the industry leader!

Proper Methods of Template Use

The use of templates in the resurfacing industry has become increasingly popular. However, there are a number of different methods of achieving various textured finishes with PermaCrete. While the basics of using a template are fairly standard, each step is very important to a successful outcome.

Read The Full Story

ICF – A Solid Growth Industry

In its 2005 ICF Report, Permanent Buildings & Foundations Magazine came to a definite conclusion: “the ICF Industry is headed toward its biggest and best year ever.” The magazine’s research determined that continuing increases in housing starts nation-wide coupled with the projection that mortgage interest rates will remain at a low level will present a definite opportunity for growth in the ICF market. ICF‘s held a 4.0% segment of the above grade residential market in 2003, up from 3.8% in 2002.