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Thursday, August 11th

Now Trading Cedar for GOLD

Just when we thought all of the price increases were starting to wind down, Western Red Cedar said "hold my beer".

To date, Western Red Cedar has been extremely difficult to source and as a result, pricing has been driving higher and higher. The retail price of a 1/2 square box of WRC Smooth Fit Shakes is now running about $640! Before the pandemic, the same box would run about $160 a box.

Beveled Cedar siding is also difficult to source. We have a solution with DURATION siding. DURATION can be painted any color, does not rot and is a near identical match side by side with beveled cedar.  I-dentical!

Pictured below is DURATION on the left and Cedar on the right. 

Azek + Intex = 4Ever

Azek Building Products, manufacturers of PVC and Composite Decking and Railing products announced big news last week in that they acquired Intex Millwork, manufacturers of architectural PVC railing and pergola kits. Intex is a local manufacturer based in Mays Landing, NJ and has always been known for producing a high-end, well built product.  

With Azek's new member of the family, expect to hear more about considering Intex for your next rail or pergola project. Hamilton Building Supply is a stocking dealer of Azek Deck and Rail products.

Simpson Wood Door Unit

This beauty is a vertical grain fir door unit in Simpson's Nantucket Series collection which is built to last harsh conditions. 

This is a 3/0 door with a 1/6 sidelite. The sidelite could be cut back so that you have the 3/0 door only if you prefer.

R.O.: 57-3/8" x 79-1/2"

Unfinished Int/Ext. VG Fir

7/8" SDL w/ Spacer Bar

Fir Brickmould Exterior Casing

Solid Brass Hinges, Bronze Sill

Left Hand Inswing



Asking: $500

Originally: $4,250



Contact mike.linden@hbsnj.com

Andersen Bay Window

Standard Woodwright Bay Window looking for a place to call home

R.O.: 93-3/4" x 58-3/4"

7-13/16" Jamb

White Exterior / Unfinished Interior

Asking: $1,500

Originally: $3,250



Contact mike.linden@hbsnj.com

Andersen 200 Series Windows

We've got 3 units - 2 singles and 1 double of these basic 200 Series DH units. They're sold as the whole lot.

R.O.: 40" x 60"

4-9/16" Jamb

White Exterior / White Interior

Asking: $1,000

Originally: $2,200 (All 4)



Contact mike.linden@hbsnj.com

You Have To See This Display

Contractors, Architects and Homeowners if you're planning a siding project soon, be sure to stop by our new siding display to take a look at all of the options that are available.

Whether you're interested in Board & Batten, Beveled, Contemporary, Stucco Alternatives and more, we have the full scale vignettes for you to see.

Each of our 20 full scale vignettes also has a WRB (Weather Resistant Barrier) shown to give you an idea of how best to mange water and moisture and protect your project for the long term. 

Each vignette also has a product key to show you what products are being used within the application and the benefits of the application. Check it out!

QUALITY Cabinets = FAST Lead Times

If you need cabinetry with basic colors and door styles that can ship fast, then Quality Cabinets is the right product line for your project.  Quality Cabinets is a sister company to Kraftmaid, so you're going to get the same type of quality (ba dum tss!) as you would expect from a Kraftmaid product.

Quality has simple, modern and traditional design options with 6 paint & stain colors.  The product is well constructed with all plywood and comes with a 10 year warranty.  Best part is the lead times are lightning fast at 2-4 weeks.

Reach out to our cabinetry team to learn more about this product line!