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2012 Design Home Buyer’s Guide
In addition to standard building materials, the
following products were provided by the
National Lumber Family of Companies.
Andersen Windows & Doors
National Lumber, an Andersen Circle of
Excellence Dealer, provided all of the Andersen
Windows and Doors in this home. Andersen's
wide variety of window and door options will
help make your home more comfortable and
more energy-efficient. The double-hung
windows used in this home offer the neat, trim
lines of colonial design with thin rails and stiles
to let in more light. Andersen’s TruScene®
insect screens enhance the view and brighten
the home with 50% more clarity than
conventional screens. They feature the strength
of stainless steel, providing both beauty and
durability, while providing a protective barrier
against the smallest of insects. With a wide
selection of windows, patio doors, and EMCO
storm doors, Andersen has numerous solutions
for builders and remodelers, as well as
homeowners looking for replacement windows
& doors. National Millwork, a division of
National Lumber, has Andersen experts to assist
you in finding just the right products for your
projects. Visit national-lumber.com/andersen or
www.national-millwork.com for more
information about Andersen products.
Cupola
National Lumber provided the building materials
for the cupola that in this case was constructed
by the builder, then National Lumber provided
the crane to hoist it into position. Reliable
Truss, a division of National Lumber, has the
ability to pre-fabricate elements such as cupolas,
dormers, porticos and more. Visit
reliabletruss.com for more information.
Custom Shop-Built Staircases
The craftsmen of National Millwork, a division
of National Lumber, provided the dramatic
interior staircases that were shop-built using a
superior construction method. These staircases
are squeak-free with tight joints for life and
have hidden fasteners for minimal nail holes.
Every staircase is backed by a 5-year warranty
against any defect in workmanship. The curved
main staircases in this home run from the
basement to the third floor with an open rail on
one side. They feature Red Oak treads with
painted skirts and risers, Red Oak pin-top
newels, over-the-post style Red Oak handrails
and painted balusters. The winded back
staircase is closed on both sides. There are 50
lineal feet of curved and straight balcony
balustrades. Visit national-millwork.com/stairs
for more information on our custom shop-built
staircases.
Engineered Floor System
National Lumber provided an Engineered Floor
System with exclusive FLOOR LOC pre-applied
adhesive and Precision End Trim (PET) cutting.
National Lumber is the only company in the
Northeast to offer this exceptional product.
Engineered Floor Systems are designed with
structural components requiring fewer pieces
and structurally outperform solid sawn lumber.
Each piece is inkjet labeled, bundled by floor,
and ready for fast, accurate installation right off
the truck. Color-coded installation plans and
corresponding labeled material provide builders
with an efficient, hassle-free installation. Visit
national-lumber.com/engineering more
information about engineered products.
Guardian Fiberglass Batt Insulation
Pro Insulators, a division of National Lumber,
installed GREENGUARD certified Guardian
Fiberglass, ensuring that this insulation exceeds
the toughest indoor air quality standards. It is
very cost effective and energy-efficient, while
providing an increased level of comfort within
your home. Guardian’s extensive product line
includes kraft, foil-faced and unfaced batt and
roll insulation designed for thermal protection
and sound control. R-values are available from
R-8 to R-49. Look for the GREENGUARD Indoor
Air Quality® mark prominently displayed on all
Guardian Fiberglass packaging. You can be
confident that you are insulating your home
with the best fiberglass available and that you
are choosing the most effective means of
creating a quality home environment. Pro
Insulators specializes in fiberglass batts, blownin fiberglass, and spray foam insulation. Visit
pro-insulators.com and nationallumber.com/guardian for more information.
Interior Trim Millwork
National Millwork, a division of National
Lumber, collaborated with the builder, designer
and architect on providing finish trim
throughout the home. The window and door
trim is 3-1/2" Primed Windsor Casing.
Baseboard throughout the home is 5-1/4"
Primed Speed Base. Crown moulding is the
finishing touch that most visitors notice; in this
home 3-5/8" primed crown moulding is used.
Visit national-millwork.com for more
information.
Masonite Interior Doors
National Millwork, a division of National
Lumber, provided six panel solid core smooth
Masonite doors with oil rubbed bronze hinges
for the interior doors in the home. Masonite
Interior Doors are the #1 choice among builders
and “The Brand Used Most” for the last seven
consecutive years. Constantly expanding their
diverse line of doors to meet any design or
budget, Masonite continues to be the brand
that builders, remodelers and homeowners
choose most in their quest to create beautiful
homes. Visit national-millwork.com for more
information.
RadianceRail by TimberTech
National Lumber provided RadianceRail by
TimberTech for the outdoor railing on the back
deck. Smooth lines. No visible hardware. Both
add to the high-end look of RadianceRail
composite railing, TimberTech’s most soughtafter railing product. RadianceRail composite
railing colors perfectly match or complement all
TimberTech planks – especially higher-end
planks like XLM and Earthwood Evolutions.
Homeowners can mix and match differing post
and rail colors, curve the rail and add DeckLites
deck lighting system for a truly upscale look that
reflects their unique styles. Gates are also
available. Visit national-lumber.com/timbertech
for more information.
Schlage Door Knobs
National Millwork, a division of National
Lumber, provided the home’s front door with a
Schlage Monaco entry handle set. The interior
door knobs are Schlage Andover knobs in oil
rubbed bronze. Let the family of Schlage
products help your home become one that
functions just as your life does – with safety,
style, and peace of mind for all. Handle sets,
door knobs and lever locks, as well as keyless
locksets are all offered in a variety of finishes
and levels of security.
Therma-Tru Exterior Doors
National Millwork, a division of National
Lumber, provided a Therma-Tru Smooth Star
(S210) six panel door for the front door of the
home. The front mudroom and rear mudroom
doors are Therma-Tru Smooth Star (S262) nine
lite, two panel doors. Get the look of fine
painted wood and the strength of steel with a
front door from the Smooth-Star® Entry Door
Collection. It’s an excellent value in a fiberglass
entry door, made of rugged compressionmolded fiberglass with deep detailed panels.
This design creates beautiful shadows and
contours on your door’s surface. This perfectly
stylish yet rugged fiberglass front door resists
the dents and dings from day-to-day traffic, and
will never rust or corrode. Visit nationalmillwork.com for more information.
Western Red Cedar Siding
National Lumber provided the Western Red
Cedar Siding. It is kiln dried, ensuring consistent
material which can be prefinished without
delay. Cedar's natural characteristics protect
against decay and insects, ensure materials stay
straight, lay flat, and provide an excellent base
for paints and stains. Above all, Clear Cedar
siding adds a beauty and prestige that cannot
be matched by man-made building materials.
ZIP System® Sheathing
National Lumber supplied ZIP System® roof
sheathing and wall sheathing, which offer
structural panels with built-in protective overlays
that eliminate the need for housewrap or felt
forever. Simply install the panels, tape the
seams with the specially designed ZIP System™
tape and you’re done. You can install siding and
roof covering directly on top of ZIP System roof
and wall sheathing, but until you do, you’ll
differentiate your jobs with the high-quality
curb appeal of ZIP System roof and wall
sheathing. ZIP System roof and wall sheathing
are backed by a best-in-class warranty so that
you and your homeowners can rest assured that
Huber Engineered Woods stands behind the ZIP
System® products used in your homes.
For more information, call National Lumber at
1-800-370-WOOD (9663) or 1-508-339-8020.
Extensive product information is also available
through our online product guide called
eShowroom at national.myeshowroom.com,
which includes product warranties and MSDS
information.
National Lumber is a proud partner of the
2012 Design Home Team