Ask the Expert: Woodpeckers are destroying my brackets. What do I do?

PROBLEM: Woodpeckers are destroying Extra Large Foam Corbels.A customer recently came to us with this issue. He's had 15-1/2" x 12" x 24" foam corbels on his house, but the woodpeckers are destroying them and it's getting costly replacing them. (This is a common problem with foam brackets-- destruction by woodpeckers, bees, burrowing insects, etc.) SOLUTION: Durabrac …

Ask the Expert: The Top Questions Asked About Vinyl

Durabrac owner Mike Sheehan has been working with vinyl for several decades now. He started in the custom sign business molding, bending and heating vinyl into, well, brilliant works of art. He realized there was more he could do with vinyl than wood or metal and it would last! Pub sign in vinyl. Sails, ship, …

Style Profile: Craftsman

Low-pitched roof lines, overhanging eaves, exposed rafter tails and natural stone and wood. Craftsman style details bring warmth and character to both new construction and renovations alike.

Top 5 Most Asked Questions

We've been exhibiting at the NAHB International Home Builders Show for several years now. Our booth is crowded with Architects, Builders and General Contractors checking out our products. It's funny, so often we hear "Where were you guys 3 months ago? I just had a project I could've used you on." Or, "I'm so glad I found …

How to Turn Vinyl Into Wood

PROBLEM: You like the classic look and warmth of wood brackets, but you don't want the upkeep and maintenance that comes with keeping them fresh and new looking. Not to mention, depending on the size, wood can be very heavy and very expensive. Vinyl is a good alternative. It lasts forever and requires very little …