February 2, 2012 Troy, Alabama – Columns Inc, the original manufacturer of aluminum columns, is proud to announce the launch of their new website at www.ColumnsInc.com. The company revolutionized the architectural columns industry in 1963 when they were first to introduce aluminum columns. These new columns had a lower cost than existing wood columns, and [...]

Troy, Alabama – January 13, 2012 – HB&G Building Products, the leading manufacturer of fiberglass columns & other composite millwork products, has named Brian Murray as their new Vice President of Operations. In addition to PermaCast® Columns, HB&G manufacturers an extensive line of fiberglass, PVC and wood columns, column wraps, porch posts, balustrade systems, railings, [...]

A ceiling medallion is a decorative panel that is affixed to the ceiling around the electrical outlet for a light or ceiling fan. If you are looking for a quick, easy way to add a touch of class to any room, consider the highly effective decorative element of ceiling medallions. Traditionally most ceiling medallions were round, today they come in a wide variety of shapes including star, square, oval, and diamond with scalloped or smooth edged shapes.

MINDEN, La. – Whether they’re building a telecommunications building, adding classrooms to school, or expanding a correctional facility with thousands of additional square feet, Fibrebond Corporation uses precast concrete modules to accomplish the task. Located in in Minden, LA., Fibrebond Corporation is a construction and manufacturing company specializing in precast concrete to create classrooms, restrooms, [...]

The International Builders Show in will be held in Orlando from February 8th through the 11th this year. This will mark 12 of the past 13 years that HB&G has exhibited at IBS, the largest annual light construction show in the world. Since the late 1800’s HB&G Building Products has provided millwork products to the [...]

WIXOM, Mich., Jan 04, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) — Indicators of what’s important to homebuyers and building owners have emerged in the post-recession residential and light commercial real estate market. Higher-performing homes and buildings are the new norm, involving energy efficiency, durability, low maintenance and curb appeal. One telling aspect is the influence of green building [...]

Interior columns provide both decorative and functional benefits unlike any other architectural element. Their timeless beauty can adorn a grand entrance way or staircase or be used to frame bathtubs, mantels, bookcases, windows, foyers, kitchen counters,  and doors. They can also highlight focal points or divide space and create borders while maintaining the airiness of a [...]

NewGrass® seems to be green in every sense of the word. Not only does it provide the homeowner with a beautiful green lawn all year, but it also eliminates the consumption of imported or ground water normally used to keep lawns green. That makes more water available for other domestic and community uses. With no [...]

Replacing rotten window frames and other exterior house trim with custom PVC millwork can significantly improve the appearance of your home for a very long time. That is if you use the right type of PVC products. PVC is the third-most-widely produced plastic in the world, and experts suggest that if homeowners choose PVC building [...]

Balusters are the posts that support the upper rail part of a railing system. A balustrade is a row of repeating balusters. Staircases and porches often use a system of balustrades to stabilize railings, create a desired appearance, and provide a safety barrier. The beauty of a balustrade system depends on how the shapes and [...]

The collapse of a concrete section of a Montreal bridge in the summer of 2011 sparked a debate about concrete infrastructure repairs, and highlighted the need for more accurate inspection. Now the founders of Giatec Scientific Inc. of Ottawa, Ontario, have responded with a revolutionary new device that may represent one of the greatest breakthroughs [...]

We asked Jim Goodman, General Manager of Turnkey Millwork in Raleigh NC, just how difficult it is to install a pergola from one of their PVC pergola kits. Jim said that he and one assistant could build a 10’x10’ pergola in under five hours, so we challenged him to show us how easy it was. [...]