Sunday, May 1, 2011

PUTTING AMERICANS TO WORK


MADE IN AMERICA PRODUCTS
EMPLOYING LOCAL WORKERS

Here's how the owner's of this charming remodeled Burlingame home helped put Americans to work.



LOCAL SUPPLIERS:
  •  ROOF: CertainTeed - Manufactured in Portland
  •  SIDING: Hardiplank - Manufactured in California
  •  WINDOWS: Cascade - Manufactured in Spokane
  •  PAINT: Miller Paint - Headquartered in Portland
LOCAL WORKERS:
  •   Roofers
  •   Siders
  •   Framers
  •   Window installers
  •   Painters


BEFORE



SUPPLIERS: 
  •  CABINETS: Alder: grown in NW, manufactured in Keiser, OR
  •  DRYWALL:  Manufactured in Rainier OR
  •  HARDWOODS: Red Oak - Grown & milled in Mississippi
  •  COUNTER TOPS: Fabricated in Portland
  •  PAINT: Miller Paint - Headquartered in Portland

BEFORE


LOCAL WORKERS:
  • Plumbers
  • Electricians
  • Cabinet Installers
  • Hardwood floor installers
  • Window Installers
  • Millwork & Trim Installers
  • Painters
  • Drywaller
  • Framers
  • Cleanup
  • Drop box Suppliers 

 BEFORE



 Local cabinet maker re-worked original cabinets and painter refreshed them with a new coat of paint.


BEFORE


WORKERS: Local slab fabricator and tile installer


Preserved original red tile and replaced cracked floor tile.

Repainted walls & ceilings
Refinished hardwood floors throughout main floor.



No matter how big or how small your remodel is, you are helping put your fellow Oregonians and Americans to work.

Keep Americans employed by paying attention to the country of origin of the products you purchase.


We encourage you to buy American.


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