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Remodeling Market Confidence Steady at Historical High

February 5, 2014

The Remodeling Market Index (RMI) held steady at 57 in the fourth quarter of 2013.

ASC Submits Comments on Rule 1168 Revision

February 5, 2014

The Adhesive and Sealant Council (ASC) announced it has submitted comments suggesting a more conservative approach of reducing these application limits.

Top 5 News that Sticks

RPM’s Record Financial Performance is Top News

This weekly roundup highlights the news stories that garnered the most attention during the previous week.

Susan Sutton

January 27, 2014

Last week, readers were most interested in RPM’s record fiscal second quarter financial results.

DOE Updates Home Energy Scoring Tool for Advancing Residential Energy Performance

January 20, 2014

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recently announced its first major software update to the Home Energy Scoring Tool.

Housing Markets Continue to Show Gradual Improvement

January 10, 2014

Markets in 56 out of the approximately 350 metro areas nationwide returned to or exceeded their last normal levels of economic and housing activity.

New Home Production Tops 1 Million in November

January 2, 2014

Nationwide housing production rose 22.7% to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 1.09 million in November.

2013 Recap: “Interesting Times”

The adhesives and sealants industry saw lots of acquisitions and consolidations, as well as some great new technologies come into play this year.

Susan Sutton

December 30, 2013

Be sure to look at our various recap stories.

DOW CORNING CORP.: Structural Glazing Sealant

December 23, 2013

A new structural silicone sealant can reportedly be used as a high-performance solution to some of the glazing challenges currently faced by façade contractors and manufacturers.