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ALCOA/ASI BUILDING PRODUCTS - Soffit & Exterior Trim Packages
It´s all about "Hue." Alcoa Home Exteriors and ASI Building Products proudly present aluminum and vinyl soffit systems that are engineered to last a lifetime. Five distinctive designs, 29 coordinated colors and most importantly, the best ventilating soffit system on the market. More net free area per lineal foot to help prevent both heat build up and moisture accumulation in your attic thus eliminating the favorable climate conditions to support black mold. Perfect for porch ceilings and carports and is backed by Alcoa´s Lifetime Medallion Warranty.
CALL: 800-282-6624
www.asibp.com

 

ALPHATILE & STONE - Tile Imports
Whether you desire the charm and beauty of natural stone or the sensibility of ceramic tile, we´re here to help you with your floor and wall coverings, both inside and outside. Please feel free to visit one of our showrooms and let our qualified staff show you the newest trends in ceramic tile, porcelain tile and natural stone products. Let your imagination guide you to the beautiful creations that can be obtained by tile
and stone ? Alphatile & Stone!
CALL: 800-785-9000
www.alphatile.com

 

AMEROCK® - Cabinet Accessories
For more than seventy years, Amerock has been the industry leader in manufacturing quality cabinet hardware and in providing dependable service to cabinet makers and homeowners nationwide. Amerock offers exclusive designs crafted by Amerock artisans as well as the time-honored classics.
CALL: 815-969-6308
www.amerock.com

 

BANK OF AMERICA - Home Mortgages
One out of three Americans has a relationship with Bank of America. It holds the #1 market share for residential loans in Florida. The Homebuilder Division is the largest provider of construction loans to the homebuilding community. Every day we provide the mortgage financing that helps 1,100 families realize their dream of owning
a home; more than 3.2 million families have Bank of America mortgages. We offer fast answers, streamlined processing and a wide variety of flexible mortgages and financial solutions for home buyers to choose from. Our team of friendly, knowledgeable mortgage professionals is ready to assist you.
CALL: 800-247-9802
www.bankofamerica.com

 

BLUELINX
BlueLinx offers the widest array of building materials in the industry, distributing over 10,000 products across the country. From Georgia-Pacific to Dow and HB&G, BlueLinx carries the names you know and the brands you trust.

 

BROAN-NUTONE - Home Products
Look to NuTone for a quality line of products. Central vacs for quiet performance with optimum cleaning. Door chimes announce all visitors with style. Home ventilation clears up foggy windows and steamy mirrors. Medicine cabinets reflect your good taste while adding extra storage. Indoor air quality for a fresher, cleaner environment. Ironing centers simplify pressing with fold away convenience. SenSonic® home theater surrounds you with beautiful music. Intercoms communicate with the push of a button. NuTone, Inc.
CALL: 888-336-3948
www.broan-nutone.com

 

BRUCE HARDWOOD FLOORS
FROM ARMSTRONG

Bruce®, founded in 1884, is the world´s largest manufacturer of hardwood flooring. Since then, Bruce® has built its reputation as the industry leader by focusing on innovation for everyday living. Today, as one of Armstrong Floor Products´ three powerful hardwood brands, Bruce® offers more than 200 styles and colors of solid and engineered flooring in a variety of species. Bruce Hardwood Floors, from Armstrong.
CALL: 800-722-4647
www.bruce.com

 

CANTERA™ DOORS - Exterior Doors
Cantera Doors is the premier manufacturer and seller of hand-forged iron entries. Each piece we produce is an original trademarked design built with the highest quality materials and components to your specifications. Our doors, gates and wrought iron elements add the same elements of sophistication and elegance that is seen in classic architectural styles throughout history. All of our products are fabricated in our 95,000 square foot manufacturing facility located near Monterrey, Mexico. And, while we use the most current Internet technology for all of our communications, many of our manufacturing processes maintain the same old world processes used over 100 years ago. All of our products are handmade and each step is carefully monitored to assure the highest quality. We offer architects, builders and homeowners a complete service starting with custom CAD design through manufacturing and final installation. Our goal is to produce a unique and beautiful product that our customers will be proud to own, and to provide hands-on service through every step of the process.
CALL: 877-393-6677
www.canteradoors.com

CARRIER - Air Conditioning
Celebrating our 100th anniversary as
the oldest and largest manufacturer in the world, Willis Carrier discovered humidity control and launched modern air conditioning (1902 - 2002). Carrier´s product offering has evolved to include everything from temperature and humidity control to indoor air quality systems, the quietest, most efficient air conditioning systems available today. Carrier is the first manufacturer to introduce systems using an environmentally friendly alternative refrigerant and the only one to offer Puron. Your comfort is a personal choice ? it affects your family´s comfort, health and monthly utility costs. With Carrier´s full line of high-efficiency heating and air conditioning systems, thermostats, zoning systems, air cleaners and fresh air ventilation systems, you can create an indoor environment that adapts to your family´s changing needs and lifestyle.
CALL: 800-CARRIER
www.carrier.com

 

CFM SPECIALTY HOME PRODUCTS
With headquarters in Mississauga, Ontario, and several North American manufacturing facilities, CFM Specialty Home Products (CFM) has a heritage of quality and innovation. By carrying out the most extensive research and development in our industry, we have created families of products that are known everywhere for their durability and high caliber of construction using cast iron and steel as our main ingredients. We are committed to continual improvement of the values of our products including their design, superior construction, efficiency of operation and features. CFM manufactures in three product categories: Hearth and Heating Products; Barbecue and Outdoor Products; and Water Filtration and Purification Products. Hearth and Heating products include gas, wood-burning and electric fireplaces and free-standing stoves, gas log sets and hearth accessories including mantels, and other products. Barbecue and Outdoor products include gas barbecues, barbecue parts and accessories, and outdoor fireplaces. Water Filtration and Purification products include ultra-violet water purification systems.
CALL: 800-227-8683
www.majesticproducts.com

 

CRAFTMASTER® DOOR DESIGNS
and MIRATEC® COMPOSITE TRIM

CraftMaster Door Designs
turn the ordinary into the extraordinary. Offered in the original Colonist® six-panel design, as well as Cremona®, Classique®, Coventry®, Clermont®, Carmelle®, Carrara®, Caiman®, and the Reflections mirror door Series. CraftMaster designs combine the best in beauty and performance. For a truly stunning look, upgrade your home with
a 7' or 8' door design.
CALL 800-405-2233. www.craftmasterdoordesigns.com

MiraTEC Treated Exterior Trim combines the eye-catching beauty of cedar with
the long-lasting performance of an engineered wood product. Rot, moisture and termite resistant, it´s backed by a
25-year limited warranty. MiraTEC won´t crack or split and is easy to maintain.
CALL: 800-255-0785
www.miratectrim.com

 

CULTURED STONE® - Manufactured Stone Veneer
To enhance both the exterior and interior of your home, Cultured Stone® products provide the beauty of natural stone at about half the cost and one quarter of the weight of full thickness quarried stone. Cultured Stone® products are available in a wide variety of veneer textures and colors, as well as matching architectural trim products.
CALL: 800-255-1727
www.culturedstone.com

 

DALTILE - Tile
Whatever the design challenge, your options are unlimited with Daltile®. Our Natural Stone Collection is a selection of choice stones from the finest quarries in the world. Or choose from porcelain and ceramic tile with styles ranging from rustic stone looks to elegant marbles, each available in a range of colors, sizes (including large format sizes, textures, and beautiful accent tiles, all to give you the freedom to create interesting designs and patterns.
CALL: 800-933-TILE
www.daltile.com

 

 

DOW - Insulation Sheathing
The Dow Chemical Company is a leading science and technology company that provides innovative chemical, plastic and agricultural products and services to many essential consumer markets. Dow Building Materials manufactures and markets STYROFOAM® Brand extruded polystyrene insulation, STYROFOAM® Brand housewraps, polyisocyanurate foam insulation including Tuff-R®, Super Tuff-R®, Sturdy-R® and Thermax® Insulating Sheathing, as well as other accessory products for the residential and commercial building materials markets. Dow´s extensive line of insulation products cover almost any application, from basements and foundations to cathedral ceilings and rooftops.
CALL: 800-441-4DOW
www.styrofoam.com

 

FLORIDA BUILDER APPLIANCES - Appliances
Dreams Come True at Florida Builder Appliances. Since 1975, we have been making kitchen dreams come true for Florida's most discerning homeowners, builders and kitchen designers. And as Florida's largest distributor of the world's finest appliances, over 35 major brands, Florida Builder Appliances will make your kitchen dream come true, too! It's easy. Our impressive showrooms feature spectacular kitchen vignettes filled with exquisite appliances like Viking. See and touch before you buy! It's complete. One of our trained staff will personally work closely with you from start to finish to ensure all your needs are met.
Call or visit one of our convenient locations.
CALL: 800-923-3411
www.FBAWEB.com

 

GE Consumer & Idustrial - Appliances
GE Consumer Products is a division of the General Electric Company, which was named America´s most admired company for 5 years in a row in the late 1990s and early 2000s by Fortune Magazine. GECP is the leading manufacturer of appliances and its high quality brands include Monogram, GE Profile and GE branded products. Some of GECP´s innovative appliances include built-in refrigerators with flush appearance and a complete line of stainless steel interior dishwashers.
CALL: 800-626-2000
www.GEAppliances.com

 

HALO® - Lighting Fixtures
Halo Recessed Lighting is available in a range of aperture sizes from 4" to 6" providing you with the look and lighting your home so deserves. Quality Halo recessed lighting fixtures are Air-Tite and prevent conditioned air from leaking through the lighting fixtures into and out of the attic. Halo fixtures are available in a range of lamp types including halogen, low voltage and energy-efficient compact fluorescent. And in a wide range of trims.
CALL: 770-486-4800
www.cooperlighting.com

 

JACUZZI WHIRLPOOL BATH
As the innovator of the world´s first whirlpool bath, Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath takes great pride in leading the industry it created. Jacuzzi is the world´s largest manufacturer of whirlpool baths with an unparalleled reputation for the finest in design, technology and luxury. It´s an exciting tradition that continues today with a beautiful selection of whirlpool baths and luxury shower systems. Never one to rest on its laurels, Jacuzzi continues to lead the industry with revolutionary products. The company´s latest introduction includes the La ScalaTM ? a limited edition whirlpool bath showcasing a 43" high definition plasma screen, DVD/CD player, AM/FM stereo surround sound system and an innovative floating remote control.
CALL: 800-288-4002
www.jacuzzi.com

 

KEYSTONE LIGHTING AND FANS
Illuminate your home with unique fixtures from Keystone Lighting and Fans. With over 21 years of buying experience, we provide homeowners with only the finest quality lighting and decorative ceiling fans. Our attractive lighting designs demand only the most innovative lighting available in the marketplace. Functional and beautiful, our ceiling fans add cool breezes and the perfect touch of style to your room. Elegant, Traditional and Ultra Modern styles are all here at Keystone Lighting and Fans. Our showroom is dedicated to exceeding the expectations of our clients and our lighting consultants will "go the extra mile" to find the right fixtures for your décor.
CALL: 877-926-9995
www.keystonelightingandfans.com

 

KOHLER - Fixtures
Kohler, the global leader in products for the kitchen and bath, offers intrinsic quality born of tradition. Skills passed down through generations combine innovative techniques and timeless design to establish the enduring character for which Kohler is well known. There is no substitute for the knowing hand that sculpts the rim of a pedestal lav or the eye that succinctly measures the thickness of enamel on red-hot cast iron as if by instinct. This experience is bold. This experience is art. Kohler offers the industry´s most extensive portfolio of plumbing products to complement any décor.
CALL: 800-4-KOHLER
www.kohler.com

 

LEVITON - Light Switches
and Structured Wiring

Leviton Manufacturing Company is North America´s largest manufacturer of electrical and electronic wiring devices. The company offers a wide variety of residential, commercial and industrial wiring devices, continually introducing high quality products that set the pace of progress in the industry. Independent surveys consistently show Leviton is Number One in brand preference among builders and electrical contractors, architects and specifying engineers, as well as end-users. Leviton products range from the most complete line of switches, receptacles and wallplates, including distinctive Decora designs preferred for contemporary interiors to GFCIs (ground fault circuit interrupters), lighting controls, structured cabling and telecommunications devices to home automation products.
CALL: 800-323-8920
www.leviton.com

 

LIGHTHOUSE LANDSCAPE LIGHTING LIGHTING - Outdoor Lighting ?Lighthouse Landscape Lighting is the leader in the outdoor lighting industry. Our fixtures are 100% brass and carry a lifetime warranty. Transformers are industrial grade, have multiple voltages and also have a lifetime warranty. We specialize in uplighting residences, lighting pathways, gardens, landscaped areas, etc. Lighthouse offers a turnkey solution. We will design a lighting plan for your property, complete the installation with our staff and handle all service and support. With offices Nationwide and complete coverage anywhere in Florida, Lighthouse is well positioned to handle any exterior lighting project.
CALL: 888-531-5483
www.lightsbylighthouse.com

 

LITHONIA LIGHTING - Light Fixtures
A full line of recessed and decorative fluorescents, are more affordable than ever. Lithonia Recessed offers a full line of IC and non-IC housings and trims to fit every application. From the small L3 and L5 to the value-oriented L7, plus optimum lamp performance, unmatched aesthetics at the ceiling and air-tight ready to save energy make Lithonia Recessed ideal for any residential application. Lithonia Decorative Fluorescent offers fixtures that provideexcellent light output while being fashionable and aesthetically pleasing.
CALL: 800-315-4935
www.lithonia.com

 

MANNINGTON® FLOORS
For almost 90 years, Mannington Floors has been manufacturing flooring and perfecting technology to bring homeowners exactly what they need. Absolutely nothing makes a home more beautiful than natural wood floors. Their rich tones and handsome luster speak of timeless elegance. And with varied wood species, widths and finishes to choose from, they complement every décor from the traditional to the most contemporary. Yet not all wood floors are created equal. At Mannington, new technologies have greatly improved performance and durability. Mannington. The look you love. For the life you lead.
CALL: 800-252-4202
www.Mannington.com

 

MATTHEW LIGHTING - Light Fixtures
Matthew Lighting is a family owned Florida company serving the decorative lighting market for over 20 years. Quality, service and value make Matthew a best buy. Our products are designed specifically for the Southeast homeowner. Matthew Lighting fixtures are constructed to handle the extreme climate in this part of the country. Centrally located in Tampa, we provide prompt service to all our customers. The vast experience of the Matthew team enables us to provide the highest quality products at the very best price. Lighting for every application.
CALL: 800-213-9697

 

MOEN® - Fixtures & Faucets
For more than fifty years, Moen has created innovative faucets, fixtures and sinks that are both durable and stylish. Moen created Inspirations, a faucet system that allows you to design a faucet to your own tastes, and PureTouch, the filtering faucet which has a built-in filter for fresh tasting water right from the tap.
CALL: 800-BUY-MOEN
www.moen.com

 

MOHAWK INDUSTRIES -
Carpet & Ceramic Tile

Mohawk is an established leader in the floor covering industry and has built a solid reputation for quality, service, innovation, design and value. We offer a wide variety of styles and colors in carpet to please even the most discerning consumer. In addition to carpet, Mohawk also offers a wide variety of quality ceramic tiles. We are proud to offer you the best products, and we suggest that you check out our full line on our website.
CALL: 800-2-MOHAWK
www.mohawkcarpet.com

 

NORANDEX/Reynolds -
Windows and Exterior Doors

Norandex/Reynolds is one of the largest wholesale distributors of exterior building products in the world. With over 170 branches nationwide, Norandex/Reynolds is in a strong position to offer customers top brands, responsive service, and the sales and marketing support they need to successfully grow their business. Each Norandex/Reynolds distribution center stocks an extensive line of siding, accessories, specialty products, windows, garage and entry doors, shutters, vinyl decking and fencing, and other products for residential and light commercial applications. It´s this "one-stop source" offering that makes Norandex/Reynolds the top choice of builders and remodelers around the country.
CALL: 386-586-5326
www.norandexreynolds.com

 

OVERHEAD DOOR -
Garage Door Systems

We´re called "the original" for a reason. In the 1920s, Overhead Door Corporation invented the garage door and garage door opener. Today, with over 80 years of innovation, Overhead Door Corporation is acknowledged as the industry originator and the garage door system leader for homeowners across the country. Our commitment to superior craftsmanship and dedication to excellence is shared by our Overhead Door Ribbon Distributors across the U.S. and Canada. The Overhead Door Ribbon is your guarantee of the highest quality products and best service in the industry. Make sure your home has the Overhead Door Ribbon.
CALL: 800-929-DOOR
www.overheaddoor.com

 

PARKSITE SURFACES - Countertops
Corian®: The original solid surface invented by DuPont that will not fade or stain and resists chips better than most other surfaces. Joint seaming technology enables countertop fabricators to create one-piece work surfaces that are beautiful and easy to clean. Now available in over 110 expressive colors.

Zodiaq®: Developed by DuPont to be the premiere surfacing material for high-end residential and commercial applications. Made from natural quartz crystal and polymer binder, Zodiaq® is harder than granite, requires no annual sealing and is backed by a 10-year warranty. Available in over 30 bold colors in both 2cm & 3cm thickness.

Natural Stone: Parksite Surfaces provides an array of colors of natural stone, including Granite, Marble, Travertine and Soapstone. We have developed relationships with reliable stone suppliers from around the world who supply first choice materials. This enables Parksite to carry deep inventories of consistent, staple colors in both 2cm & 3cm thickness.
CALL: 800-237-0229
www.parksite.com

 

PELLA - Windows & Doors
Viewed to be the best, since 1925 Pella windows and doors have been known for their unmatched beauty, durability and performance. Now, with three product lines, we meet all your needs from traditional aesthetics, to contemporary built-in blind and shade options, to a basic feature offering, and even a disappearing screen! Pella offers a complete line of Dade County Hurricane Impact Approved products, too. If you are building a custom home you deserve custom windows.
CALL: 800-999-4868
www.pella.com

 

PGT® - Windows and Doors
For 25 years, PGT® has been dedicated to instilling in its customers the confidence to "count on us". PGT is one of the largest window manufacturers in the Southeastern U.S. and offers WinGuard® Impact-Resistant Windows and Doors, the first complete line of custom-made impact-resistant products to meet the toughest hurricane codes ? the Miami-Dade protocols. Today, there are over 1,000,000 WinGuard units installed. The product is available with aluminum or energy-efficient vinyl frames. PGT also manufactures complete lines of custom-made aluminum and vinyl windows and doors. Learn why more Florida contractors use PGT than any other brand.
CALL 877-550-6006
www.pgtindustries.com

 

SCHLAGE®, ACCENTS ™
AND IVES® BY SCHLAGE -
Lock Hardware& Decorative Trim

More and more of today´s homeowners are using door hardware to make a quality and elegant statement about their homes. Schlage locksets make a great first impression, starting at the front door and continuing throughout the house. Schlage is also the preferred brand when it comes to security and safety, with its full line of Maximum Security products. Schlage backs its locksets with Lifetime Finish and Lifetime Mechanical Warranties. Ives door hardware improves the first impression a person gets from the outside of the home. Solid brass door knockers, kick plates and house numbers enhance the beauty of a home´s entryway, creating dramatic curb appeal. A door with Schlage locks and Ives door hardware is indicative of the premium Arthur Rutenberg Homes puts on security, quality and style.
CALL: 888-805-9837
www.schlagelock.com

 

SEISCO® - Tankless
Electric Water Heating System

Now you can take a bath, wash clothes and take several long showers in a row, and NEVER run out of hot water. Introducing SEISCO® Tankless Electric Water Heating System. The energy cost savings you enjoy can easily equal or exceed the cost of owning the SEISCO® Tankless Water Heating System. If you don´t own one, you can lose two ways. One, you´re probably paying higher energy costs and two, you´re definitely not enjoying the lifestyle benefits of endless hot water, when you need it or for as long as you want it.
CALL: 888-296-9293
www.seisco.com

 

SHERWIN-WILLIAMS - Paints
Sherwin-Williams paints are durable, and carry the best warranties in the industry. Sherwin-Williams interior paints help make each room extraordinary and keep them looking that way for years to come. Our exterior paints will enhance your home´s curb appeal and value and protect it from the elements.
CALL: 800-4-SHERWIN
www.Sherwin-Williams.com

 

SQUARE D/SCHNEIDER ELECTRIC - Electrical Protection System
For more than 100 years, Square D has been the leading brand of residential electrical equipment. Square D QO® Load Centers and Circuit Breakers with the QO SURGEBREAKERTM provide unsurpassed electrical protection. Best of all, all single-pole 15 and 20 amp circuit breakers contain exclusive QWIK-OPEN® protection which allows them to trip within 1/60th of a second, faster than the blink of an eye.
CALL: 813-342-6121
www.SquareD.com

 

SUB-SERO AND WOLF
Sub-Zero and Wolf luxury appliances are considered "best-in-class" with a superior reputation for quality and innovation. Every product is hand-crafted in the U.S.A. and tested to insure quality workmanship. Sub-Zero has been dedicated to designing and manufacturing refrigeration since 1945 and Wolf to cooking since 1933. Come learn about the latest innovations or learn about the unique benefits of Sub-Zero and Wolf by visiting one of The Westye Group SE showrooms or a select dealer location.
CALL: 800-782-0013
www.westyegroupse.com

 

TRANE
It´s time to expect more from your heating and cooling system. With over 90 years of innovation, engineering and manufacturing excellence, Trane has now introduced the only air conditioning system that not only makes your home more comfortable, but helps you breathe easier, too, by removing up to 99.98% of allergens from all the air it heats or cools. It's called CleanEffects™ and it´s available only from Trane. Trane brings you the ideal home environment, with high efficiency XLi air conditioners and heat pumps to lower your energy costs, variable speed air handlers for humidity control, convenient programmable thermostats, and Trane CleanEffects for clean indoor air. And Trane reliability and dependability will bring you peace of mind. It´s hard to stop a Trane.
CALL: 800-989-1274
www.trane.com

 

USP STRUCTURAL CONNECTORS™
USP Structural Connectors is a dominant national manufacturer of structural connectors. As a result of growing relationships with large homebuilders, including Arthur Rutenberg Homes, USP has expanded their product line offerings to meet the growing needs of the industry. USP also provides the best customer support in the industry. From design to inspection, you can rely on USP for technical assistance.
CALL: 800-443-6442
www.uspconnectors.com

 

VIEGA/VANGUARD PIPING SYSTEMS
Vanguard Piping Systems is a leader in the development, manufacturing and sales of flexible plumbing products in the U.S. Vanguard offers quality, durability and performance unsurpassed in our industry. With more than 25 years experience in the flexible plumbing industry, Vanguard understands the critical importance of ensuring long-term product performance and state-of-the-art design. Vanguard´s patented MANABLOC® water management system with Vanex® PEX flexible tubing offers homeowners complete control over their hot and cold water supply with fewer fittings behind walls and individual, centrally located shutoff valves at the MANABLOC®.
CALL: 800-775-5039
www.vanguardpipe.com

 

WINDOOR
WinDoor specializes in aluminum sliding glass doors and windows that withstand windborne debris experienced in hurricane conditions. Our custom-made products have been tested to withstand the highest design pressures as defined by AAMA and Miami-Dade. Our unparalleled engineering makes us the leader in strength and beauty. Select from bypass, corners, pockets or even custom-color. All of our options are designed to enhance any décor. Our special 90 degree door creates an extension of your home allowing you to enjoy the tranquility of the outdoors..
CALL: 407-481-8400
www.windoorinc