The Great Debate: Polyiso vs. Graphite Polystyrene

22.08.23

When someone says “insulation,” most people think of big, thick batts that fill the void between studs in walls and floors. However, product innovations in insulation, such as rigid foam board, are encouraging builders everywhere to incorporate them into their projects.

Leaning into Labor Savings: High-Performance Integrated Products

29.06.23

For the construction industry, the quantity of available jobs is not an issue. Finding qualified workers, however, is becoming increasingly problematic. According to a spring 2023 report from the U.S. Labor Department, the number of construction job openings increased by 129,000 in February, but hiring decreased by 18,000. There is a significant gap that needs to be filled.

OX Engineered Products Invests in Capacity at Michigan and Illinois Manufacturing Facilities

21.06.23

Helping Builders Earn 45L Tax Credits: Continuous Insulation’s Role

18.04.23

Changing Energy Codes: Adapting in Advance of Inevitable Mandates

17.03.23

For homebuilders and their approach to their trade, one thing is certain: Change is a constant. Becoming more commonplace are governmental adaptations to improving codes that align with international energy alliances and an overall push for a more sustainable building approach.

OX Optimizes Durability, Efficiency for Home Construction with Launch of New Technology at 2023 International Builders’ Show

06.02.23

"At OX, we put a premium on innovation – from the durability and reliability our products offer to the efficiencies they generate during the construction process"

OX Introduces Three New Seam Tapes, Ensuring Ultimate Seal for Multiple OX Products

03.11.22

"These three new tape products give builders more options when sealing the seams of OX’s interior- and exterior-facing products, all while meeting or exceeding most building code requirements," added Gluski. isoRed GF, isoRED WF, and Titan seam tapes are all currently available to customers.

Think Big: Making a Difference in Multifamily

12.08.22

Low- to mid-rise multifamily residential construction projects present a unique set of challenges based on sheer size alone. Consider the exterior of these structures: More materials are needed to frame and wrap the building, contractors need more hands on deck, and project timelines naturally run longer. 

Choose Wisely: Switching to OX-IS

08.07.22

A Nashville Builder’s Firsthand Account of Leaving OSB Behind For contractors and builders, discovering building materials that strike the perfect balance of performance, cost, ease of installation – and lately – product availability, is an ongoing endeavor. Building materials manufacturers who can find that sweet spot will quickly see long-term customer satisfaction coming into focus. […]

California Code Changes: The First Domino?

25.05.22