Question & Answer part 9

Question:I need advice on replacing joists. The problem is the building we're working on needs joists replaced in various parts of the building that is not the same dimensions. Does Woodland have joist systems to make this job easier to spec out?

Answer:Yes, absolutely. Woodland Building Supply has knowledgeable professionals who will read your blue print design of your project and convert the information to the exact products your business needs. The Space Joist technology and Trust-Wall Systems suppliers provide a flexible product that wills suite your needs. Just provide the appropriate information and Woodland Building Supply will deliver the necessary material.

Question & Answer Part 8

Question: We're restoring an old house with lovely exterior wood accents. Some spots are pretty rotted out. Does Woodland have millwork services to recreate traditional architectural accents?

Answer: Yes, absolutely. Our expert millwork specialists at Woodland Building Supply in Philadelphia Pa. can replace and recreate traditional building accessories like cornices, brackets, columns, and stairs, from salvaged pieces or original designs. While computerized manuqfacturing does some high volume repetitive work, much of the work from our shop is the result of time honored hand-made craftsmanship.

Question & Answer Part 7

Question: We're renovating a garage into a mother-in-law suite. Space is a consideration but we want the building to be well insulated. What products would you recommend?

Answer:Owens Corning is Woodland Building Supply's most trusted brand when it comes to insulation. Woodland Building Supply stocks a full range of Owens Corning insulation that will suite your needs regarding your garage renovation. A recommendation would be the Owens Corning Fomular material for a well-insulated room while conserving as much space as possible. Depending upon the design of your renovation project, Woodland Supply can provide you the propper building materials to suite your need and budget. Visit our website at woodlandbuildingsupply.com and click the insulation option to view a Complete list of Owens Corning products.

Question & Answer Part 6

Question: : I see a lot of use of Ipe and other imported hardwoods. Are they worth the expense? And how do they compare with domestic hard wood products?

Answer:: Like most products in today’s market, you get what you pay for. The Ipe and other imported hardwoods have a distinguished rich look. Also, imported hardwoods are more solid than domestic and with the proper maintenance imported hardwoods will last you a lifetime. Woodland Supply will provide you a beautiful and lasting product swiftly and at the right price.

Question & Answer Part 5

Question:We're redoing a kitchen and the cost of cabinets is astounding. Are there any brands or special design or installation tips that will help me save some money?

Answer: Kitchen renovation can become an expensive project depending on the cabinetry that is being installed. Woodland Building Supply on 47th and Woodland Ave. in West Philadelphia offers a terrific price reducing solution for your kitchen renovation job with the Newberry Contactors Choice line of cabinets. Woodland Building Supply provides a fully stocked inventory of the Contractors Choice Cabinets in an effort to provide a cost effective solution to your kitchen renovation project while maintaining a rich look for the home. Woodland Building Supply also offers a full range of service starting from kitchen designing to delivery. Our knowledge staff will make sure your kitchen is exactly what you need a right price. Besides the Newberry Line Woodland Building Supply has the purchasing power to get you the product you desire and at a competitive price.

question & Answer Part 4

Question: I'm thinking of building a new deck. Hear a lot about synthetic decking material. How does it compare and what are some of the brands we should be looking at?

Answer:

Composite decking which is a manufactured combination of plastic and wood waste remains is a great alternative to pressure treated lumber for the use of outdoor deck floors, railings, molding and trim. The use of composite decking provides many benefits.

- requires less maintaince than solid treated lumber

- resistent to cracking and splitting

- pleasing to the touch

- slip resisent

- requires no staining or painting

- more environmentally friendly

- curvabilty

- longer lifetime

Woodland Building Supply, Philadelphia's closests full service building materials provider, distributes the Trex brand composite decking which offers materials in all suitable dimensions and styles ranging from origins, accents and contour decking. The trex brand also offers a designer and artisan series of railings for the perfect match of your deck. Feel free to visit our website at woodlandbuildingsupply.com and click the trex link for further information on styles and sizes

Question and Answer Part 3

Question: How do the brands of premium windows and door products compare?

Answer: Peach Tree doors and Windows is Woodland Building Supply most trusted supplier for premium wood windows and patio doors. Peachtree divides it product line into three tiers: 300 series, 500 series and 700 series. The 300 series is described as a high quality high value collection of the best selling sizes, shapes and colors of a beautiful and high performance window and door. Next, the 500 series is the classic peach tree performance series. It is highly trusted by homeowners and features pine interiors, aluminum exteriors and many more options. Finally the top of the line 700 series sets no limit to design and style. The 700 series provides unlimited custom options from size, color, hardwood options specialized to your need. Visit our website at woodlandbuildingsupply.com and locate the window and door tab to find the Peachtree product line for further information.

Woodland Q & A Part 2

Question:With the low cost of vinyl replacement windows...why are wood windows and door systems so popular...and what are the pros and cons?

Answer:Woodland Building Supply prides itself on the ability to provide the highest quality products for the customer. Similar to many construction products, windows vary in composition through out various brands and product lines within. Vinyl windows, which remain a heavily demanded product is: - A cost saver due to low price
- Easy it install (reduces instillation costs)
- Energy efficient for both winter and summer seasons (lowers aggregate energy costs)

Brands such as silverline, Jeld Wen, Vetter and peach tree offer a range of energy star rated vinyl windows. An alternative to vinyl products and a growingly popular window style is wood windows. The higher end product of wood window fixtures offers better energy conservation than the vinyl window however provides more flexibility for design and look. Whether an attempt to match an existing wood window, or to add character and beauty with new wood style windows, manufactures such as Peach Tree, Jeld Wen and Vetter provide a wide product line that will be the right fit.

Woodland Q&A part 1

QUESTION: We are a builder trying to integrate sustainable construction practices. We wanted to know if concrete is a sustainable construction (“green”) material? What are the definitions of sustainable development and sustainable construction materials?

ANSWER: Woodland Supply in Philadelphia is responding to the growing demand for sustainable or "Green" building materials and techniques. At Woodland Supply "sustainable development" is construction that meets the needs of the present without compromising the resources of future generations. This kind of development means the selection and careful application of materials that minimize the social, environmental, and economic impact of development.

By this standard "Sustainable construction materials" are defined as materials that support sustainable development and are environmentally friendly. Sustainable construction materials have the following characteristics:

-Being long durable and long-lasting
-Capable of being produced locally or regionally to minimize transportation needs
-Having some recycled materials content
-Produced with little or no pollution or itself polluting
-Requiring a minimum amount of energy to produce
-Capable of being reused on projects
-The original source material being rapidly renewable
-Materials used in an innovative way to mitigate social, environmental, and economic impacts