WFB EditorsNewsCanadian Housing Starts Surge 15.8% in JulyCanadian housing starts increased 15.8% in July, growing to a seasonally adjusted 245,604 units compared with June’s 212,095 units, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation reports.August 17, 2020NewsAugust Builder Confidence Jumps to Highest Level Ever RecordedBuilder confidence surged 6 points to a level of 78 in August. It’s the highest level recorded on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index, matching December 1998’s record-setting level.August 17, 2020NewsCanadian Startup Uses Drones to Plant TreesIn its quest to plant 1 billion trees by 2028, a Canadian startup company is taking to the skies.August 17, 2020NewsNAFCD: Distributor Sales Down 11.7% in Q2Flooring distributor sales declined 11.7% during the second quarter of 2020, according to the North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors’ Quarterly Sales Trend Survey.August 17, 2020NewsWFB Briefs: Flooring Retailer Seeks Installers; Amazon Fires on the Rise; 3M July Sales UpExpert Flooring Solutions (Las Vegas) is hiring crew members for hardwood/laminate/vinyl plank flooring installations. See more info in the WFB Classifieds.August 17, 2020NewsHome Prices Grew in 96% of Metros in Q2The median price of single family homes rose in 96% of metro areas in the second quarter of 2020, the National Association of Realtors reports.August 12, 2020NewsSmall Business Optimism Drops 1.8 Points in JulySmall business optimism declined 1.8 points in July on the Small Business Optimism Index, the National Federation of Independent Business reports. The Index is at a level of 98.8, near the survey’s historical average, according to NFIB.August 12, 2020NewsWood Dust Regulation Updates Go Into Effect in SeptemberThe National Fire Protection Association is updating its Standard on the Fundamentals of Combustible Dust with new requirements for performing dust hazard analysis (DHA) for existing processes and facilities.August 12, 2020New Products2020 Subfloors, Subfloor Prep + Moisture Meters Product FocusSee what the following companies–all advertisers in the August/September issue of WFB–have to offer for subflooring, subfloor preparation, and moisture meters.August 11, 2020NewsSponsored: PoloPlaz Endure 2KPoloPlaz Endure 2K Waterborne Finish is a fast-drying, 50% solids formula that provides a beautiful, long-wearing surface and incredibly consistent sheen not typically seen in waterbornes. Virtually odorless, it has a VOC content low enough to use on any job, including LEED projects. Learn more here.August 10, 2020Previous PagePage 132 of 982Next PageTop StoriesRetailThriving Through Innovation: See the Winners of the 2025 WFB Outstanding Retailer AwardsFrom reimagined showrooms and mobile studios to thoughtful mentorship, employee empowerment and social media marketing, these WFB Outstanding Retailers are proving that personalized service is key to long-term success.TechniquesUseful Advice When Dealing With Pine FlooringContractingHow I Do These Jobs: Refinishing DecksNewsRecognizing Wood Floor Contractors: Enter the 2025 Ultimate Wood Floor Guy/Gal ContestSponsor ContentTransform Red Oak Into White Oak In One Easy Step
