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on Traditional Entryway Trends
Wood Doors Are Back
- Part 2
As you drive through a custom home neighborhood
today, you’ll notice one thing for certain: the
entryway is no longer just a “nice door” that
opens to the rest of the house. The entryway in today’s
custom home provides an opportunity for a homeowner
to make a unique individual statement. It is often the
personal signature that expresses the unique character
and style of a home. In many cases, the entry door has
become an entry “system” that integrates larger,
often paired doors and lots of glass – sidelights
and transoms that emphasize the architectural theme
of the home. For this reason, custom homebuilders are
spending a greater percentage of their overall building
budget on the entryway.
Trend #3 Turn up the volume
“Volume” appears to be another
key development. Architects and builders are expanding
the height and width of the entry to create a dramatic
effect. Eight-foot doors are more common and are often
paired to create the heart of the new entry system.
No longer simply a door, a system might include a single
door or pairs of doors, sidelights and transom. The
matching or complementary components create an impressive
focal point for the home.
Trend #4 Following through
Just as the entry door should complement
and underscore the overall architectural scheme, interior
doors can be selected to carry the theme throughout
the home. Details such as arches, grillwork and moulding
can all be replicated in a way that ties the entire
project together. Interior as well as entry doors can
be specified to go along with a very distinctive architectural
type from Victorian to Contemporary to Craftsman. That
is why some manufacturers offer complete lines of doors
featuring the same designs. Matching fire doors and
French doors are available in some lines.
Trend #5 The signature look
In custom home construction, individual
style is the rule. People want a signature look that
reflects their own character, and it can start at the
entryway. Fortunately, there are many ways to achieve
a custom look without breaking the bank. Much can be
done with glass inserts, hardware and finish to create
a custom look. Wood doors especially offer the flexibility
necessary for unusual height and width specifications.
Simpson’s new Custom Door Manufacturing
Facility is taking individuality to a whole new level.
After producing custom doors on an as-requested basis
at the main door plant, Simpson now offers unlimited
capabilities in the manufacture of one-of-a-kind doors.
Builders can simply provide a sketch or a description
to one of Simpson’s Authorized Dealers. And Simpson
can then help the builder determine exactly how to translate
these ideas into a one-of-a-kind door.
Unlimited options are available in the
manufacture of Simpson custom doors. A builder may select
from most any type of wood species available on the
market and choose the size, design, component make-up
and glass preference. The new facility blends CNC machining
with the skill of knowledgeable craftsmen to produce
doors of uncommon quality and natural beauty.
Technological advances in wood doors
and glass have dramatically increased options for architects,
builders and homeowners to create dramatic, yet inviting
entryways. The size and complexity of today’s “high-tech,”
handcrafted wood entry door is increasing as manufacturers
discover new and better ways to further enhance performance.
Technology is reinventing and expanding our view of
doors, glass and entryways. For more information about
Simpson’s new Custom Door Manufacturing Facility
and other trends in wood doors, visit www.simpsondoor.com
or call 1-800-952-4057
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In winter, as well as during the
busy months of summer, we remain committed to
recycling. To date, Dunn Lumber recycles plastic
wrap, fluorescent bulbs and ballasts, lumber strapping,
toner cartridges, treated wood blocking, sheetrock
blocking, steel banding, cardboard, paper, aluminum,
glass and tin. As the result of our increased
recycling efforts, many of our yards have been
able to reduce the size of their garbage dumpster.
We will be further fine-tuning our recycling practices
in 2004
Your questions, comments, and
suggestions are always welcome. Email us at greenteam@dunnlum.com
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Imagine the Possibilities!
Create a unique custom look to
your next project
Sauder Moulding & Millwork offers
over three hundred quality moulding profiles in a wide
range of species that can be combined to create an unlimited
choice of styles and designs. With the vast array of
choices available it is easy to add a custom appearance
to any project. Displayed below are just a few ideas
for combining in-stock profiles that allow you to create
the look of expensive custom profiles without the high
custom cost or long lead times.
Come by today to see our great selection
of quality Sauder Moulding & Millwork profiles.
Also, ask one of our knowledgeable sales team members
for a copy of the Dunn Lumber Moulding Profile guide.
Our in-stock selection includes moulding profiles in
Pacific Coast Hemlock, Red Oak, Primed fingerjoint,
and both Lite and Ultra-lite MDF. Also available by
special order are Maple, Knotty Pine and fine grain
CVG Fir mouldings.
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 Have
you seen our ’32 Ford?
Our 1932 Ford flatbed has been making
the rounds, traveling between our different locations
for barbeques, and other contractor events. As with
many restored vehicles, there’s a story behind
it. This one starts on a farm in Fargo, North Dakota
where the flatbed was put to daily use. After many years,
the truck was “put out to pasture” and there
it sat until purchased by Al Ivey, a retired Marysville
resident who brought it to the Pacific Northwest. Mr.
Ivey poured three years of work into an ambitious restoration
keeping the original 4-cylinder engine and 4-speed transmission.
As the flatbed is reminiscent of lumber
delivery trucks used years ago, Dunn Lumber purchased
this1932 Model BB 1-1/2 ton flatbed. Look for the truck
at the Seattle Home Show and other builder events throughout
the year.
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Heavy rains causing leaks?
Wet weather can show leaks in roofs,
around chimneys, flashings, skylights, vents and the
like. Henry 208 Wet Patch Roof Cement can stop those
leaks. Henry 208 is a heavy-bodied, all-purpose roof
cement that spreads easily even in cold weather but
won’t run in the hot weather next summer. 208
Wet Patch will adhere to wet surfaces, in fact it
will even adhere underwater! Available in 1-gallon
and 3-1/2 gallon pails or in convenient 11-ounce cartridge
tubes. Pick the number one choice of professionals
– Henry.
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Fiber cement siding with a real wood
look
 Woodperfect®
Series Fiber Cement Coating allows fiber cement siding
to appear like natural wood by accenting and highlighting
the grain pattern and texture. Protects from UV rays,
water damage and mildew stains, and is mar and scuff
resistant. Great as a factory finish or apply at the
jobsite. All factory finish Woodperfect comes from a
certified prefinisher, ensuring the best coverage and
look. Call the Superdeck experts to find a certified
prefinisher in your area, or to become part of the Woodperfect
team (1-800-825-5382). This finish is so durable it
offers a 12-year warranty! Manufactured by the makers
of Superdeck, a name you can trust for professional
grade coatings.
Available by special order in four natural
wood tones, plus gray and green. Now builders can offer
all the benefits of fiber cement siding with a real
wood look!
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Cleaning And Protecting Concrete
Has Never Been Easier!
Mason's Select® line of concrete
products makes it easy to clean and protect concrete
with an innovative water-based system from the makers
of Superdeck. Start each project by cleaning and etching
the concrete surface with Safe Solution. Safe Solution
is the non-corrosive, non-fuming and no odor alternative
to muriatic and phosphoric acids. Safe Solution will
scour out ground in dirt and mud stains, remove efflorescence
and mortar deposits, and roughen smooth concrete preparing
the surface for paints and stains. All this in a non-corrosive
formula that rinses with water!
For extra tough grease and oil stains
found in driveways and garages Mason's Select Concrete
Cleaner will do the job. Concrete Cleaner removes grease,
grime, and foreign matter from concrete. Plus it neutralizes
concrete that has been etched.
Once you have cleaned and etched concrete
seal the deal with Mason's Select Clear Concrete Sealers.
Clear Sealers are excellent over bare concrete or as
a top-coat over Transparent Concrete Stain for added
protection. The sealers won’t yellow, crack, or
peel and are available in gloss or satin finish. Mason's
Select Clear Sealers protect against UV rays, mildew
stains and hot-tire pick up. Great for driveways, patios,
sidewalks and most concrete surfaces.
All of Mason's Select products are biodegradable,
safe and easy to use, and water-based for soap and water
cleanup. Give dull and grimy concrete a face lift with
Mason’s Select line of concrete care products.
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 Turn
an Ordinary Room into an Extraordinary Room
Decorative paintable and stainable mouldings
add beauty and detail to any room. Click HERE
to download an informative PDF file (156kb) showing
how moulding profiles can be combined to form elegant
fireplace mantles.
(PDF files require Adobe® Acrobat
Reader software to view and print. A FREE copy of Acrobat
can be downladed by clicking on the logo below.)
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