ROXUL COMFORTBOARD ™ 80 is a rigid mineral wool insulation sheathing board that is designed to be fastened to exterior wall studs to improve thermal performance to the building envelope. Advanced technologies make ROXUL COMFORTBOARD a non-combustible, water repellent, fire resistant and sound absorbent insulation product suited to modern building techniques. City of Vancouver Building Code has […]
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Find your Voice of Color with PPG Paint Colour Visualizer
Oct 21, 2016 | Blog, DIY Projects
by Courtney GalerTake the guesswork out of finding the right colour with PPG Pittsburgh Paint Colour Visualizer. Follow these simple steps and you’ll be ready to paint in no time! You can even upload photo’s of your own rooms and pick from over 2,000 glorious paint colours! FEATURES Upload a photo and paint your own room Upload a photo and colour […]
On September 6th 2016, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) imposed a temporary tariff on drywall entering Western Canada of between 105.2% to 276.5%, effective immediately. These charges are a result of a claim by Certainteed Ltd. that Georgia Pacific (GP) and CGC were sewering the market by dumping drywall in Western Canada below the cost […]
HOW-TO: Concrete Repair in 3 Easy Steps
Sep 28, 2016 | Blog, How-To Videos, Money Saving Tips
by pocobuildingWith the arrival of Fall – it’s time to start preparing your home for cold and wet weather. Plugging holes in leaking concrete, or cracks in walls can save you money on expensive repairs – or make your home more energy-efficient. Learn about Concrete Repair with advice from the experts at Basalite Concrete STEP 1 […]
One of the most rewarding aspects of our industry – is seeing materials we supply take shape on Commercial & Residential job-sites across the lower mainland. Undoubtedly one of the most exciting and high profile projects of 2016 is a feature called ‘Megabench’ at the Foot of Lonsdale Public Plaza. Situated right on the waterfront between Carrie […]
Sika Post Fix: Set your fence posts in a flash!
Sep 19, 2016 | Blog, DIY Projects, How-To Videos, NEW Products, Products
by pocobuildingDoes this look familiar to you? Broken fence, rotten, wind damaged fence posts? You may want to repair it or save time and effort building a brand new fence. In both instances, Sika Post Fix is the product that fundamentally changes the way people can install or repair their fence. Sika Post Fix is a two-part, […]
4 Tips for a Flawless Finish when Painting New Drywall
Sep 6, 2016 | Blog, DIY Projects, Interior Design
by Courtney GalerDrywall is the most common interior wall surfacing material used in modern construction. Despite its prevalence in the construction industry, achieving an even and uniform finish when painting new drywall can be difficult. This is mostly due to a difference in texture and porosity between the paper surface and the joint filling compound used. Repairs […]
NEW PRODUCT FEATURE: J-Grade Select SPF Lumber
Aug 31, 2016 | Blog, NEW Products, News, Products
by pocobuildingEDITED 12/11/2018 Due to decreased demand for this item, we are no longer stocking J-Grade material. If you have a requirement for Select or J-Grade lumber, we can special order it for you. Please contact sales@pocobs.com POCO Building Supplies is now stocking both 2×4 and 2×6 J-Grade (or Select) SPF Framing Lumber in 8′, 10′ and 12′ lengths. […]
Milwaukee Tools – now available at POCO Building Supplies
Aug 31, 2016 | Blog, NEW Products, News
by pocobuildingPOCO Building Supplies is proud to announce that we are now an authorized dealer of Milwaukee Tools and Accessories. Filling in some gaps in our Power Tool line-up – Milwaukee Tools offers a range of Corded and Cordless Power Tools and Quality Assured Accessories to suit the needs of Canadian Contractors. This move also allows us to […]
See how Penofin Hardwood Oil brings this Southern California Ipe hardwood deck to life! Easy to apply and maintain, Penofin’s unique formula is designed specifically to enhance the grain and natural rich colour of hardwoods like Ipe, Tigerwood, Batu, Teak, Mahogany, and many other hardwood species. Only Penofin’s Hardwood Oil can penetrate dense hardwoods that need […]