Timbertech Decking Accessories
I get asked quite often about two accessories from Timbertech. If you are trying to secure the Timbertech rail to concrete or need ADA compliant rail then you need to check out the following items from Timbertech. Secure Mount Post Installs railing posts directly on composite decks or concrete surfaces – no treated 4×4 post [...]
Deck Builders of Southwestern Ohio
Re-Decking? Give your existing deck a face lift and save! Deck Builders remove your old deck surface, replace it with a new maintenance free surface, add new handrails and steps, and in just a short time, youhave a beautiful new deck that’s worry free for years! New Decks Deck Builders has been building quality new [...]
Bullet Tools EZ Shear – Flooring, Laminate, and Siding Cutter
I had the opportunity to watch a live demonstration of the Bullet Tools EZ Shear this week. This product demonstrated its ability to slice through construction materials like butter. In the demonstration done for us at McCabe Lumber, the main focus was the tools ability to cut cement board siding and trim. All I can [...]
DrySpace – Under Deck Drainage System By Timbertech
Expand your usable outdoor space Ideal for second-story decks, TimberTech’s DrySpace under deck drainage system collects and channels moisture from the spaces between your planks. Attaching easily to your new or existing deck joists, DrySpace effectively turns lower level patios into extra leisure and storage space – creating a usable and completely dry space under [...]
ABC Custom Decks of Maineville, Ohio
Welcome ABC Custom Decks to the Building Supply Guy family. Is your dream house missing something? Whether you built a new house, or purchased an existing house, your home isn’t completed without an outdoor entertaining area. ABC Custom Decks has been building custom decks since 1995. We create custom decks that fit your lifestyle. If [...]
Bouwkamp Builders of Holland, Michigan
Welcome Bouwkamp Builders to the Building Supply Guy family Bouwkamp Buiders was founded in 1985 with the belief that a custom home should reflect the individual personalities of their clients. Add to that their uncompromising level of service each step of the process and you why their clients say the Bouwkamp experience is unlike any [...]
Galloway Custom Homes of Norton Shores, Michigan
Welcome Galloway Custom Homes to the Building Supply Guy family Timeless, classic appeal… completed to your satisfaction Thinking “new”? Now you don’t have to move to own a Galloway Custom Home. As the Lakeshore’s leader in custom-built homes, Tom Galloway offers major residential renovation and remodeling services for existing homes and lakefront properties. Whether you [...]
Johnson Home Builders of Allegan, Michigan
I would like to welcome Johnson Home Builders of Allegan, Michigan to the Building Supply Guy family. Please visit their website and check them out. DESIGN & DRAWINGS Custom design and drawing of plans with design changes from initial renderings to full construction drawings. DOCUMENTATION Accurate and firm bidding Full detail contract that outlines EXACTLY [...]
Hid Fast Decking System
I get asked everyday which hidden fastener to use with Azek Decking. Here is the HidFast system and we are getting great reviews from builders and homeowners who used the product. HIDfast is the fastest, easiest way to get a fastener free surface for a lasting, beautiful appearance. Patented, worry-free, stainless steel fasteners are collated [...]
Buy The Bagster Bag Instead Of A Dumpster
You’re ready to take on your next project. But what’s the best way to handle all the waste? Now there’s the Bagster® Dumpster in a Bag®, Waste Management’s newest innovation in waste removal. When a dumpster is too big for the job, count on the Bagster® bag, a cost-effective alternative. It’s ready to go when [...]
Nichiha Cement Siding
I had never seen the Nichihi brand of cement siding until recently, but I am very impressed with the company. They have a very informative website and it is definitely worth a look. For a good overview of the company and their products watch the 9 minute video below.
Mortgage rates will stay between 5 percent and 5.25 percent for the rest of the year?
A guest post from Jennifer Ward from Sibcy Cline Realtors Projections about where credit rates will go in the next year vary widely, but most mortgage analysts think the effect of the Federal Reserve’s move away from the market won’t be dramatic. FTN Financial Capital Markets predict that mortgage rates will stay between 5 percent [...]
Green Homes Face A Red Light
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — Lots of people, especially those trying to battle high utility bills, believe in energy-efficient homebuilding. But there’s something holding green technology back: It simply costs more to include it than it adds to resale value. Appraisals for newly built green homes do not fully reflect the cost of green technology, and [...]
Murals and Portraits by Jeff Mosby
I visited the Cincinnati Home and garden Show today at the Duke Energy Center. There were many great booths and new products this year, but the booth that really caught my attention was that of Jeff Mosby. Jeff is an artist and has done some incredible murals and portraits that everyone should see. Visit Jeff’s [...]
Buffett Predicts: Housing Problems Behind Us Within the Year
Saturday we got this forecast from the Oracle of Omaha. [Within] a year or so residential housing problems should largely be behind us, the exceptions being only high-value houses and those in certain localities where overbuilding was particularly egregious. Prices will remain far below “bubble” levels, of course, but for every seller (or lender) hurt [...]
Top 10 Best-Selling Consumer House Plans
Builders know from sales history which of their homes buyers prefer. They can access databases to find out which of their competitors’ homes buyers prefer. But that kind of analysis only reveals what buyers may choose from what’s available. When consumers buy house plans, like Hanley Wood’s 10 best sellers shown on the following pages, [...]
Angie’s List: Most stay in homes, spend on improvements in 2010
Tampa, FL — According to a recent nationwide poll of Angie’s List members, 87 percent of respondents have plans for a home improvement project in 2010 and they plan to spend an average of 4.8 percent of their home’s value doing it. “This optimism might surprise some given the state of the economy in the past year, [...]
Troy Wolffis of Artisan Craft Homes
I would like to thank Troy Wolffis of Artisan Craft Homes for being a loyal customer. Troy has recently launched his new website and it looks great. Please visit his site and pass it along to friends and family that could benefit from his experience. What Troy Designs and Builds: Casual Homes Rustic Homes Timber [...]
