Span the Distance
Expanding and embracing the essence of modern living, Kolbe's TerraSpan doors can incorporate up to 10 panels per unit with a 12-foot maximum panel height. Each panel is 2¼ inches thick, so it requires minimum space when open. Builders can install the doors so they nest behind one another or are recessed into a pocket opening.
HandCrafted Elegance
The company's artisans handcraft every door. They even take it a step further to ensure that they produce the door to your exact specifications; CAD drawings of every product and samples of the company's stains and distressing options are provided.
Ride the River
A little touch of elegance goes a long way. Elegant Additions from White River is a compact molding collection of fine grain overlay contoured to PacTrim (primed MDF) to produce high-relief moldings. The line is priced 30 to 50 percent below the company's Mon Reale flagship collection. Builders can stain, paint or glaze for the well-appointed interior.
That's a Plus
You'll get a premium grade, wooden core harvested from managed, renewable forests fused with a durable, ultra-smooth latex bonding (PVA/Calcium Carbonate) that can be painted without priming.
Applied Improvement
A friend of mine recently said, "Just applying for the National Housing Quality Awards was the best thing I've done for my company. It forced me to answer questions I hadn't even thought about yet." This month, we celebrate the accomplishments of two companies that answered the questions and proved to visiting judges that the answers were accurate.
Pick Up the Post
Hafele America recently introduced large-scale, 24-inch-long corbels and a line of large-scale posts. Both use design elements found on the traditional, Arts & Crafts and Americana (Rope) collections. These corbels and posts are great decorative ingredients for islands, desks, countertops and fireplace mantles.
Survey Influence Is Back
Paul Cardis of Avid Ratings discusses why too much 'survey influence' from home builders can hurt their customer satisfaction scores
Kleer-ly Cool
Check out these extruded free-foam cellular PVC building products from Kleer Lumber. Made for both interior and exterior applications, the new line features 16 different styles and thicknesses, including base cap, bed, brick, cove, crown, drip cap, J-channel, quarter round, rake, shingle band and sill nosing.
Raise Employee Morale
Rodney Hall of The Talon Group discusses the connection between sales and happy, thriving employees -- possible even in the midst of a difficult housing industry.
Former Home Builder Turns His Hand to the Land
Joe Duckworth, Professional Builder's 1992 Builder of the Year, is now a successful developer of walkable neighborhoods that outsell conventional projects.
