Scherer Bros. Lumberyard, Sales & Design Center - Arden Hills

Products And Services

• New Homes

  WE'RE HERE TO MAKE YOUR JOB EASIER You’re an expert at what you do. So it makes sense when you’re selecting building materials that you come to the experts at Scherer Bros. We’re here to make your job easier by sourcing the very best products from across North America. We’ve already done the legwork for you. Let us take a look at your plan and help determine everything you’ll need, so you can get back to what you do best… building exquisite new homes. Rest assured, you can trust Scherer Bros. to provide quality, vetted building materials for a beautifully finished home and less waste on the jobsite. We also partner with our vendors to offer free educational opportunities and training on building products and services. Take a look at the Events & Education page for more information. We Offer: Dimensional Lumber Drywall Products Engineered Wood Products Fencing Fiberglass, Vinyl, and Wood/Clad Windows Hardware Housewraps Insulation Interior & Exterior Doors IPE & Composite Decking Largest Selection of AYE Cedar in the Metro Area! Plywood & Sheathing Roofing Siding & Trims Timbers & Trusses Treated Lumber And much more!

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• Remodeling

  YOU CAN DEPEND ON OUR EXPERTISE Remodeling projects require great skill and craftsmanship. The quest to find materials that blend with your architectural vision, or doors and trim that match a vintage home… these are real issues that remodelers face every day. At Scherer Bros., we are known for our years of experience, deep product knowledge, vast inventories, custom capabilities, and willingness to work with you to find creative solutions, whether your project is large or small. We also partner with our vendors to offer free educational opportunities and training on building products and services. Take a look at the Events & Education page for more information. We Offer: Cedar – Largest selection of AYE in the Metro Area! Decking – Composite & Natural Dimensional Lumber Drywall Products Engineered Wood Fencing Hardware Housewraps Insulation Interior & Exterior Doors Millwork Plywood & Sheathing Roofing Siding & Trims Timbers & Trusses Treated Lumber Windows – Wood/Clad, Fiberglass, and Vinyl And much more!

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• Commercial

  A COLLABORATION YOU CAN TRUST We understand the commercial side of the building industry. Commercial contractors depend on Scherer Bros. to provide materials, solutions, expertise, and value engineering for large construction projects and multi-unit housing developments. We Offer: Design & Manufacture of Floor and Roof Trusses Engineered Wood Components Exterior Doors Windows – Wood/Clad, Fiberglass, and Vinyl Wall Panels Rough Framing Lumber

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• New Windows

  WHEN THE WINDOW IS AS LOVELY AS THE VIEW American farmhouse, industrial modern, colonial, or craftsman. Windows are vital to the overall look of your project. And we know you want it all—performance, durability, and inspired design. At Scherer Bros., we’ve done the research for you. We carry the windows that set the standards in the industry, with all the features and options you are looking for. Our sales people have the expertise to help you select the right window solution from our broad product lines. We Offer: Exceptional Craftsmanship Uncompromising Designs Cutting-Edge Technology Durability & Performance Energy Efficiency Extremely Knowledgeable Sales Staff Expertise in New Homes and Remodeling

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• Interior & Exterior Doors

  MAKE A GRAND FIRST IMPRESSION Whether you need a contemporary front entry, a rustic barn door for the master bath, or interior and exterior doors for an entire house, we’ll help make sure every door fits—in quality, size, and style. Exterior Doors WE HELP MAKE YOUR ENTRANCE BEAUTIFUL Create stunning curb appeal with a customized front entry designed exactly to your specifications and architectural style. Or, choose from our many stock options in wood, fiberglass, and steel. No matter the budget, your clients will be thrilled with the quality you get from Scherer Bros. We Offer: Exceptional Craftsmanship Large Selection of Door Styles in Stock! Stock Doors in Select Douglas Fir and Knotty Alder Custom Doors in Any Wood Species Fiberglass and Steel Doors Glass Options Storm Doors Door Hardware with Luxury Upgrades Multi-Point Lock Systems Force 5® Lifetime Warranty from Endura Interior Doors DISTINCTIVE DOORS FOR EVERY ROOM Need interior doors for a new build? We’ll save you time, by looking at your plans and helping you order the right door—stock or custom—for every room. Remodeling a vintage home and need new doors to blend with the old? Bring in your old doors, and we’ll match them in size and style, right down to the precise placement of the hinges. We Offer: Exceptional Craftsmanship Large Selection of Door Styles in Stock! Stock Doors in Hemlock, Knotty Alder, Oak, Birch, Poplar, and Primed Custom Doors in Any Wood Species Door Hardware with Luxury Upgrades Glass Options

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• Window & Door Repair Services

  THE TWIN CITIES’ WINDOW AND DOOR REPAIR EXPERTS Have your windows begun showing their age? Do they need some repair or adjustments? Do you have water damage, broken frames, cloudy glass, or moisture between the panes? You may not need all new windows. Our experienced craftsmen repair windows and doors so they look and function like new. Drop-Off Repair, Service, & Parts FAST REPAIRS IN OUR SHOP Save money and get your repairs done quickly! Just drop off your old windows and doors at our shop in Brooklyn Park, and our experienced craftsmen can usually turn them around within three business days. Repairs are done on a first-come, first-served basis. When dropping off materials for repair, please check in at DOOR 3, and allow us to assist you. In shop repair is only available for PineCraft and FarNorth Series 80, 90 and 2000 Casement Windows; and FarNorth and Scherer Bros. Exterior Doors and Sidelights. Please contact us at windowservice@schererbros.com or 763-433-3346 for glass availability. In-Home Field Service WE’LL COME TO YOU If you have a lot of windows and doors to repair, or if you don’t want to bring your windows and doors to our shop, our team can come to your home. We’ll schedule a day that is convenient for you, show up on time, do all the work on site, and get your windows and doors back in good working order. Most of our on-site repair work is done on PineCraft and FarNorth Series 80, 90 and 2000 Casement windows; FarNorth and Scherer Bros. exterior doors and sidelights; and Andersen, Marvin, and Integrity windows and doors.

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• New Window Installation

  LET US IMPRESS YOU. If you are looking for professional window and door installers that offer top quality products and deliver excellent service, you are in the right place. Scherer Window & Door Consultants are leading the industry when it comes to windows and doors. With our expert industry and construction knowledge, we deliver superior results again and again. In addition to being specially trained to install all Marvin products, we also offer the exclusive Infinity from Marvin Replacement Windows. When you combine our professional installation process and top of line products with our responsive approach to customer service, we know you will be completely satisfied. Give us a call today and let us impress you! Schedule your free in-home estimate today.

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• Stock Millwork & Trim

  IN STOCK AND READY TO GO! Our customers trust us to carry more millwork than anyone else in the Twin Cities Area. That’s more than 140 profiles, 15 wood species, and 850 bins of trim! With so much millwork in stock every day, chances are we have what you’re looking for. If you need a sample, we’re happy to provide one in most profiles and species. And to make it easier on the jobsite, we provide customized delivery packages, separated and labeled by species, size, profile, floor, or room. We Offer: Apron Astragal Backband Base Base Cap Base Shoe Beaded Panel Bed Moulding Bifold Stop Brick Moulding Casing Chair Rail Chamfer Closet Rod Cove Crown Decra Moulding Drip Cap Fillet Landing Tread Lattice Nosing Outside Corner Panel Cap Parting Stop Picture Moulding Pocket Door Stop Quarter Round S4S Boards Screen Moulding Sill Extension Stair Cove Stool Stop Super Cove Trim Blocks Wall Rail

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• Custom Millwork

  GO AHEAD. BE CREATIVE. Our master craftsmen can produce exclusive trim and moulding just for you, in any architectural style. We have enough knives in our library to create well over 4,000 different profiles, and full-size samples of each to make choosing the right trim easier. If we don’t have what you are looking for, we can custom grind a new knife for your project. You dream it. We build it! We Offer: Backband Base Base Cap Base Shoe Batten Brick Moulding Casing Chair Rail Cove Crown Hand Rail Lap Siding Log Siding Panel Moulding Picture Moulding Rake Moulding Shiplap Stool Stop Tongue and Groove Custom Design and Production Expertise Experienced Craftsmen Prompt Estimates Storage of Your Unique Knife Profiles for Future Use

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• Stair Parts

  PRECISION-MILLED INSPIRED DESIGNS Gorgeous wooden stair parts, handmade in the USA from virtually any species, and iron accents brought in from Italy. You can absolutely feel the difference in these products compared to other brands. Precision manufacturing ensures they are consistent in color, fit, and finish. This means less waste, fewer headaches, and a superior end result. Just bring us your sketch, blueprint, photo, or sample. Whether it’s a historic home or a brand new build, we’ll help make sure your staircase is unique, graceful, and precisely built. Stock Wood Species: Alder Beech Hard Maple Poplar Primed Red Oak Special-Order Wood Species: Brazilian Cherry Cherry Hickory Mahogany Soft Maple Walnut White Oak Additional wood species are available upon request. Custom Wood Species: Alder Birch Cedar Cherry Fir Hickory Mahogany Maple Pine Red Oak Quarter Sawn White Oak Walnut Poplar (paint grade)

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• Restoration Millwork

  WHEN YOU NEED A PERFECT MATCH We know how important it is to create an exact match when you are restoring an old or historic building. Just bring us a sample of what you need to recreate. Our master craftsmen can provide a precise reproduction that will blend perfectly with your project. We can match just about anything! We Offer: Brackets & Corbels Fireplace Surrounds Flower Boxes Reproduction Screen Doors Stair Parts Custom Knife Patterns to Match Sample Profiles Many Other Specialty Products! Custom Design and Production Expertise Exact Reproduction of Old or Historic Mouldings Experienced Craftsmen Prompt Estimates Storage of Your Unique Knife Profiles for Future Use

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• Brackets & Corbels

  ADD ARCHITECTURAL INTEREST TO YOUR EXTERIOR Our in-house artisans build custom cedar brackets in any combination of timber sizes. Use them in gables, against columns at an entry, or to hold up flower boxes. We can work from your blueprints, or bring us a sketch. We’re happy to sit down with you to answer any questions and come up with a plan for your project. Production Notes: All brackets are made to order in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Although brackets can support some weight, they are primarily decorative. The material used for our brackets come from timber stock, and checking will occur as timbers dry out. This is a natural process and not considered a defect. Two weeks typically required for manufacture and delivery of these Specialty Shop products Brackets/Corbels Style Options These are just a few examples. We can custom-build any bracket/corbel design for your unique project.

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• Ceiling Beams

  HANDCRAFTED BY MASTER ARTISANS Nothing matches the beauty of real wood. Whether you’re building new or remodeling a vintage home, timber beams can add a dramatic touch to your interior design. From rustic to stately, our ceiling beams are crafted to your exact specs right here in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. We Offer: You dream it. We Build it! Faux and Solid Wood Beams Custom Design and Manufacturing Exceptional Craftsmanship Prompt Quotes All ceiling beams are artisan-made from your choice of wood. Custom size beams can be made to your design specifications. Finished beams come assembled. A “nailer” (a board that fits between the sides and bottom that can be attached to the ceiling) is provided for easy installation of faux beams. Production Notes: Ceiling beams are made to order in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. When ordering ceiling beams, please provide length, width, and height. Two weeks typically required for manufacture and delivery of these Specialty Shop products. Stock Wood Species: Alder Birch Cedar Cherry Fir Hickory Mahogany Maple Pine Red Oak Quarter Sawn Oak Walnut Poplar (Paint Grade) Additional wood species available upon request.

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• Cupolas

  AN EYE-CATCHING ACCENT FOR YOUR ROOFLINE Whether you’re building a house, cottage, garage, shed, or gazebo, our show-stopping cupolas will add interest and value to your design. Choose from stock or custom. All our cupolas are handmade by skilled artisans in our shop in Brooklyn Park. STOCK CUPOLAS INSTANT EXTERIOR STYLE In-stock cupolas from Scherer Bros. make it easy to add instant style to your roofline. Use them to cover a vent or to simply add grace and charm to your project. We Offer: Exceptional Craftsmanship Prompt Quotes Cedar Construction 24” wide by 36” Tall Will fit a roof pitch up to 12/12. Bare plywood roof is ready for the application of shingles. Delivered in three pieces for easy installation. CUSTOM CURB APPEAL Bring us your blueprint or a photo, and we’ll take it from there. Formal, farmhouse, historic, or contemporary—our artisans will build a cupola for you that will enhance your architectural style and add visual appeal. Production Notes: Stock and custom cupolas are made to order in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Two weeks typically required for manufacture and delivery of these Specialty Shop products.

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• Exterior Columns

  FOR YOUR PORCH, PATIO, OR PERGOLA Special details like exterior columns set the tone for your design, define a porch, and support a pergola. Our wood columns are designed to conceal a load-bearing post. Choose from tapered or rectangular, in a rough or smooth finish. As always, you can trust our craftsmanship and attention to detail. You dream it. We build it! We Offer: Custom Design and Manufacturing Exceptional Craftsmanship Prompt Quotes Choose from two styles: tapered or square/rectangular. Choose rough or smooth finish. Our columns are non-structural. Hollow design to conceal load-bearing post. Production Notes: All columns are made to order in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Our Standard columns come with a 4″ wrap at the top, 6″ wrap at base, and 3″ corners. Columns are made with one removable side and two removable corners for easy installation around a structural post. When ordering columns, please provide total height, width at cap and base, and rough or smooth finish. Two weeks typically required for manufacture and delivery of these Specialty Shop products.

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• Exterior Shutters, Vents, & Louvers

  FOR A TASTEFUL FINISHING TOUCH Complete the look of your project. Our shutters, vents, and louvers are carefully made from solid cedar by our craftsmen. Your customers will love the look and quality of your work when you choose exterior wood products from Scherer Bros. Exterior Shutters A POP OF STYLE FOR YOUR WINDOWS Classic, simple, rustic, or refined, the right shutter is an important part of your exterior design’s aesthetic. Our master craftsmen will build shutters to your exact specs for a new build, or we can match an existing shutter for your historic renovation. Production Notes: All shutters are made to order in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Standard shutter width is 14 inches. We’ll make your shutters in any height or width. Shutters are ordered in pairs. All louvered shutters are false. A center rail is available on all shutters to line up with the check rail on your window to create a double panel look. When ordering shutters, please specify rough or smooth finish, and paint or stain. Two weeks typically required for manufacture and delivery of these Specialty Shop products. You dream it. We build it! We Offer: Custom Design and Manufacturing Exceptional Craftsmanship Prompt Quotes All shutters are artisan-made to your specs. Our four basic styles include: raised panel, flat panel, false louvered, board and batten. Additions to our basic styles: radius tops, double panel, cut-outs in panels. Most shutters are made from cedar in a rough or smooth finish. Exterior Vents & Louvers ANY SIZE, ANY SHAPE Whether purely decorative or for added ventilation, our cedar louvers add visual appeal to gables, attics, and garages. We build to your exact specifications with precise workmanship, matching your blueprints for new builds or photos for historic home renovations. Production Notes: All louvers are made to order in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. False louvers are purely decorative. Venting louvers allow airflow and have a screen backing. Roof pitch is required on some styles. Some styles of louvers can be “boxed out” with wood brackets underneath to provide some depth to your gable. When ordering louvers, please specify rough or smooth finish. Two weeks typically required for manufacture and delivery of these Specialty Shop products. We Offer: You dream it. We build it! Custom Design and Manufacturing Prompt Quotes All louvers are artisan-made to your specs. Louvers come in two styles: false and actual venting. Louvers are constructed of Western Red Cedar in a rough or smooth finish.

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• Flower Boxes

  MAKE YOUR HOUSE FEEL LIKE A HOME WITH OUR FLOWER BOXES We make adding the classic, welcoming look of real wood flower boxes so easy. Rather than spending the time building a box yourself, let us build it for you. Just specify the style and length. Your flower boxes will be delivered to your site, and all you’ll need to do is a quick installation. Our flower boxes are handmade from cedar in three different box shapes, with many bracket styles to choose from. We Offer: You dream it. We build it! Custom Design and Manufacturing Exceptional Craftsmanship Prompt Quotes Sturdy, cedar flower boxes with your choice of bracket styles. Three standard box styles: tapered, rectangle and rectangle with trim. Drain holes and screen come standard with all flower boxes. Standard dimensions: 10″ deep with 8″ projection from side of house. Production Notes: Flower boxes are made to order in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Pricing for flower boxes includes two decorative cedar brackets with mounting strips. When ordering, please specify the length of the flower box at the top or bottom and indicate which measurement is being used. Length is determined by width of window or window, trim, and shutters combined. Please choose rough or smooth cedar. Two weeks typically required for manufacture and delivery of these Specialty Shop products.

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• Fireplace Mantels

  THE WARMTH AND STYLE OF A CUSTOM FIREPLACE Your customers will love to gather around the fire when their new fireplace is uniquely their own—and made of gorgeous, custom wood. Our mantels and fireplace surrounds are handmade by our artisans to your exact specifications. We Offer: You dream it. We build it! Custom Design and Manufacturing Exceptional Craftsmanship Prompt Quotes All mantels are artisan-made from your choice of wood. Choose from several basic styles, or design your own. We will cut legs on your surround to fit over tile, brick, etc. All mantels come completely assembled with mounting blocks for easy installation. Production Notes: Mantels are made to order in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. 90- or 45-degree corners are available. When ordering mantels, please specify length of mantel at top or bottom. Two weeks typically required for manufacture and delivery of these Specialty Shop products.

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• Mailbox Posts

  WHY BUILD YOUR OWN, WHEN WE CAN DO IT FOR YOU? A solid, hand-built mailbox is sure to please your clients. We can build to suit your look with ten top styles to choose from. Our mailboxes are artisan-built from hand-selected cedar and arrive completely assembled to make your job easier. Choose single or multiple-place mailboxes Production Notes: Mailbox posts are made to order in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Specify rough or smooth cedar when ordering posts. Single and double mailboxes are constructed with one post. Triple-, four-, and five-place mailboxes have two posts. Please indicate number of mailboxes required when ordering. Two weeks typically required for manufacture and delivery of these Specialty Shop products.

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• Screen Panels

  CUSTOM, PRE-BUILT PANELS SAVE YOU TIME Finishing a screen porch is so much easier with pre-built screen panels from Scherer Bros. Our panels are carefully built from clear cedar, with aluminum or fiberglass screens. Choose from a variety of baluster options. We’ll build to suit your specs, including trapezoids or transoms. We Offer: You dream it. We build it! Custom Design and Manufacturing Exceptional Craftsmanship Prompt Quotes Handmade to your specs! We can build large panels, trapezoids, and transoms. Select wood or aluminum balusters for a code-compliant safety rail. Aluminum balusters are available in several colors. Choose from charcoal aluminum or fiberglass screen. Screens are held in place with cedar stops that are easy to remove if panels are damaged and need to be rescreened. Production Notes: Screen panels are made to order in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Screen panels are constructed from 1″ clear cedar. Standard screen material is charcoal aluminum. Fiberglass screen is available upon request. Common widths are 36″ and 48″. Custom widths are available up to 5 feet. Heights range from 6 feet to 8 feet. Rail height is set at 36″. Standard screen doors are 1 3/8″ thick. Two weeks typically required for manufacture and delivery of these Specialty Shop products

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• Timber & Trusses

  THE ALLURE OF REAL WOOD TIMBERS Add natural beauty to your project with show-stopping wood timbers from Scherer Bros. Every timber we craft is unique and made by hand. Consider our experts part of your team—we’re here to talk through the details of your design and help determine exactly what you need. Then, our artisans will craft your timbers, and we’ll coordinate with your construction deadlines to deliver them to your jobsite on time. Custom Timbers ROUGH OR SMOOTH, OLD WORLD OR CONTEMPORARY Add personality and charm to any interior or exterior project. Timbers complement so many architectural styles. Use them in great rooms, living rooms, dining rooms, or porches. We will custom-craft any size timbers you choose, in rough or smooth finish, hollow or solid. Production Notes: All timbers are made to order in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota. Our timbers are cut from green timber stock. Shrinkage and checking will occur as timbers dry out. This is a natural process and is not considered a defect. Engineering for timbers with structural, load-bearing requirements provided by others. Two weeks typically required for manufacture and delivery of these Specialty Shop products. PRE-ENGINEERED, HANDCRAFTED, AND DELIVERED Timber trusses add dramatic effect to entryways, covered patios, great rooms, and screened porches. Whether you know exactly what you want, or if you’d like some help with the design work, our experts will work with you to determine the best solution for your project. Then we’ll create custom timbers unique for your architecture… curved beams or straight, rough or smooth. You can trust our years of experience to get the job done right.

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• Custom Closets & Storage Solutions

  You’ll love finishing your new home or remodeling project with custom storage solutions from Scherer Bros. Bring us your dreams and your blueprint. Our expert team will fit your home with clever storage that suits your lifestyle and budget. WE'RE EXPERTS IN STORAGE DESIGN We all know that less clutter equals less stress. Closets, pantries, garages, home offices—you name it. Our designers are experts at solving everyday organizational problems in any room of your home. Each design is completely unique for each client and their lifestyle.

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• Truss Design & Manufacturing

  PROUD TO BE YOUR LOCAL TRUSS EXPERTS Bring us your ideas, and we’ll help bring your vision to life. Our truss team has been designing and manufacturing truss systems since 1978. Hoping to eliminate the need for interior bearing walls, beams, or columns? We’ll help make sure your building design works structurally. Bring us into the process early—we’re known for solving complex problems. We’ll make sure all loads are calculated accurately and all building codes are met, if not exceeded. You can trust us to understand all of the structural implications, so you don’t have to. We Offer: Truss Design & Manufacturing More than 40 Years Providing Engineered Floor and Roof Trusses Knowledgeable Truss Reps at Each Yard Location Pre-Construction Consultation and Value-Engineering Services Robust Design Software provides 3D viewing of trusses and your entire structure Efficient Production using State-of-the-Art Equipment Labor & Cost-Saving Hardware Prompt Customer Support for Field Repair and Service Needs

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• Decking Materials

  THE SUPERIOR MATERIALS YOU WANT–IN STOCK AND READY TO GO Beautiful composite decking that absolutely looks like wood. Decking designed to keep your feet cool in summer and retain its true color over time. Durable, easy-to-use accessories, stains, and finishes. We’ve done the research for you and have selected a lineup of innovative products with outstanding looks, quality, and performance. Chances are, we have what you need in stock and ready to go, and our special-order materials are usually available within five days. Let us know if you need a sample of our stock or special-order decking! We Offer: Balusters Composite Decking Deck Fasteners Deck Lighting Diamond Pier Foundation Systems Natural Cedar Professional Grade Deck Stains Railings Thermal Engineered Wood Treated Wood

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• Siding Installation

  OUR SIDING WORKS HARD–AND SO DO WE Your customers want lasting beauty and outstanding performance in every kind of weather. Our exterior products are chosen to better withstand the extremes Mother Nature sends our way, here in the Upper Midwest. Tired of spending time interviewing and hiring siding installers yourself? Just contact us if you also need installation—we have reliable and experienced crews available to help. Consider our labor teams as part of your own crew. We’re happy to work with you on any project, large or small. We Offer: Industry-Leading Products Siding, Trim, House Wraps, Sheathing, and More Advanced Technology Energy Efficiency Reliable and Experienced Crews Services for New Home Builders and Professional Remodelers Prompt Quotes

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• Hardware & Supplies

  ALL THE HARDWARE YOU NEED FOR YOUR PROJECT All those important products that you simply can’t build without—we’ve got them. We have so many hardware items in stock that there are too many to list, and numerous others available by special order. Please check with your Builder Rep or one of our lumberyards for pricing and availability.

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