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Everything you need to know about building in Western Maine from products and services to real estate.
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A directory of local businesses offering products and services
for the building industry.
Celebrating 25 Years inthe Fence Business
www.doubletfence.comServing Western Maine & The Mt. Washington Valley
• Chain Link • PVC Vinyl• Cedar • Ornamental
• Split Rail • Custom Wood• Dog Kennels • Railings
• Residential• Commercial• Industrial
We Sell & Install Flags, Flagpoles & Accessories
Oxford, Maine 207-539-4300
E-mail: [email protected] • Fax: 207-539-4409
FREE ESTIMATESMike & Eileen Thompson
Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, March 10, 2012BUILDING GUIDE2
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Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, March 10, 2012BUILDING GUIDE4
CARPENTRY ~ HEATINGInstallation
& Service
Joseph Rackliffe
491-9325
New Homes& Remodeling
Caleb Rackliffe
491-9329
Plumbing•Heating•Cooling
Geothermal • Solid Fuel • SolarComfort Controls
Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, March 10, 2012 BUILDING GUIDE 5
33 Cross Street, Bethel • (207) 824-2139 • 1-800-858-2139
FREE Estimates • FREE Delivery Computerized Kitchen Design
Open Mon-Fri 7am -4:30 pm Sat. 8-Noon
Drive through, pick out your materials & then check out.
BRAND NAMES YOU CAN RELY ON:
Premiere Showroom!
Harman, Starmark, Congoleum, Shaw, Cabots, Benjamin Moore, Bostitch,
Andersen, JELD-WEN, Emco, Candlelight, Mohawk, Uniclic
BETHEL, MAINE 824-2139
Drive-Thru Lumber Yard
Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, March 10, 2012BUILDING GUIDE6
RESIDENTIAL - COMMERCIALNo Job Too Big or Too Small!
Ryan Morgan - Master Electrician - Fully Licensed & Insured
West Farmington, ME 04938Home: 207-778-2452 • Cell: 207-491-7314
Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, March 10, 2012 BUILDING GUIDE 7
639 WILTON RD.,FARMINGTON
778-6566 1-800-789-6566www.nlightstove.com
PELLET STOVES from $1,599
Gasification Wood Boilers
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Stop by our showroomto view our stoves in action!
We carry an extensive line ofWood, Gas & Pellet Stoves, Fireplaces and Inserts.
THINK SERVICEBEFORE YOU BUY!
Made in USALifetime Mechanism Warranty
Always the BEST Brands at the BEST Prices
Mon.-Fri. 9am - 5pmSat. 9am-3pm
77 Congress St. Rumford, ME364-3160
www.StanleysFurnitureMart.com
We’re On FaceBookStanley’s
Furniture & Appliance Mart
Always FREE Professional Delivery and Removal
ReclinersStart at $29999
21 Models to Comfort TestMade in USA.
And Western Maine's 1st iComfort™ Gallery!
Appliances To Fit Every Budget & Style!
Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, March 10, 2012BUILDING GUIDE8
662 Wilton Rd., Farmington 778-2045Hours: Mon-Fri 8:30am-5pm • Sat. 9am-3pm
VISIT BOUFFARD’STo Make Your House A Home
All Your Flooring Needs!
CARPETVINYL
LAMINATEQuality furniture for every room in your home
•Dining Room Sets •Living Room Sets •Mattress Sets •Bedroom Sets & Much More!
GE Capital Financing
Sofas Starting at
$399
www.labonville.com
Trusted by generations of rugged workers!
1618 White Mtn Hwy (across from Settlers’ Green)
No. Conway, NH 03860 • Open: M-Sat 9-6; Sun 10-5
Main Office Wholesale &Catalog Sales
Main Office Wholesale & Catalog Sales
349 Wilton Road, Farmington, ME • 207-778-252653 River Road, Mexico, ME • 207-364-7079
514 Lakewood Rd., Madison, ME • 207-474-8815Open M-F 8-5; Sat. 8-12; Closed Sunday
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504 Main St., Gorham, NH 035811-800-764-9969 • 603-752-4030
Open: M-F 8:00-5:00;Sat. 8:00-12:00; Closed Sun.
Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, March 10, 2012 BUILDING GUIDE 9
• Sales & Service• Installation• Friendly & Under One Roof
• Liners• Inspections• Chimney Cleaning
113 River Rd., Livermore897-4200 or 1-800-515-0221www.donsstoveshop.com
25 Years of Satisfied Customers!
Stop By Our Showroom Today!
By investing in a new wood or pellet stove you can help cut your heating
costs and start saving money today!
Since 1950
1-800-287-5212www.topfurniture.com
Route 16, betweenBerlin and Gorham, NH
STORE HOURS: Open Daily 9am-6pm • Saturday 9am-5pm ~ Sunday 11am-4pm
TOP FURNITURE!FLEXSTEEL GALLERY, LAZYBOY COMFORT STUDIO, ENGLAND & ASHLEY
IT’S WORTH THE TRIP
42,000 SQ FT OF FURNITURE, APPLIANCES AND HOME ELECTRONICS
225 River Road . Mexico54 Fair Street . Norway ofcu.org
1.800.991.9219
A mortgage you can love …
from the Credit Union you trust!
Whether you need a mortgagefor your first home …
Or a Home Equity loan toupgrade your current home…
Let Oxford Federal Credit Unionput you in the home of your dreams!
let’s grow together
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Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, March 10, 2012BUILDING GUIDE10
Plywood and MDF: What’s the difference?For dec ades ply wood was t he go - to inexpensive wood of choice for many home-repair projects. In fact, it was actually the first manufactured wood product available.
T he t er m M DF, or me d iu m- den si t y f iberboard, started making its way onto home-improvement shows and among do-it-yourselfers, making it a popular material in recent years.
Still, many people do not know the differences between these types of wood products. Plywood is constructed by gluing several layers of thin wood veneers between two pieces of wood to create a solid sheet.
Experts say there is an odd number of veneer layers, and each one is attached at a right angle to the one below to add strength to the plywood. There may be knots or irregularities in the plywood because it is made of actual slices of wood. It comes in a variety of strengths, depending on the thickness of the plywood. Thickness can vary by sheet depending on the manufacturer, so each sheet may not be consistent.
MDF is formed with wood fibers or shavings mixed with glue or resin. Under heat or pressure, the MDF is made into a solid material. Because MDF is not made from slices of wood to form veneers, it will not have the traditional graining or knots associated with wood. This can be an advantage or disadvantage depending on how it is ultimately used. MDF is often easy to cut, drill and manipulate because users will not have to work around grain or knots.
Users should be careful to drill pilot holes before attaching MDF because it can split. Due to machine creation, MDF is generally uni form in thickness, which makes it consistent for many uses. It is important to note that sanding and cutting of MDF can cause the release of formaldehyde. Safety goggles and a mask are a must when using this product.
Plywood is more readily used for walls, ceilings and subfloors because of its strength. MDF is widely relied on for building cabinets, crafts, shelving and trimwork. (Metro)
Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, March 10, 2012 BUILDING GUIDE 11
KX121-3 Compact ExcavatorWhere there’s work to be done, you’ll �nd a Kubota excavator ready for it. With the power of a larger excavator, Kubota’s fuel ef�cient KX121-3 has 360 degree rotation range, hydraulic angle blade for faster back �lling,advanced load-sensing hydraulic system, optional air conditioned cab and more. Kubota’s KX121-3—tackles those tough scenes.
Excavators that dig the tough scenes.
• 40.5 HP Kubota diesel engine• 9063-lb. operating weight• 11'5" digging depth• 12'8" dumping height• 8754-lb. bucket breakout force
www.kubota.com©Kubota Tractor Corporation, 2008
Construction Equipment From the Ground Up.
R.S. Osgood & SonsRt. 2, East Dixfield • 645-4934 or 1-800-287-4934
Hours: Mon-Fri 8-5, Sat 8-12
www.rsosgood.comemail: [email protected]
Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, March 10, 2012BUILDING GUIDE12
Jean CastonguayE X C AVAT I O N
897-4283Sand • Loam • Gravel
Septic SystemsBrush Chipping
Lots Cleared
Call Jean or Adam
Rt. 17 • Livermore Falls
897-4283 or 491-8128
R.E. LOWELLLUMBER, Inc.
R.E. LOWELLLUMBER
Moose Creek Log Homes"Now a Division of"
2319 Auburn Rd.Turner, Me.
Phone: 207-224-7497Fax: 207-224-7376
www.mymoosecreekloghome.com www.lowelllumber.com
Stop & Visit Our New Lumber Yard & Hardware Store
"From the Tree to You"
QUALITY LOG HOMES • PACKAGES • ADDITIONS • CAMPS & COTTAGES • GARAGES
QUALITY BUILDING SUPPLIESFREE ESTIMATES
FREE LOCAL DELIVERY
Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, March 10, 2012 BUILDING GUIDE 13
12 miles from Rumford on Rte. 120 West
364-4757/545-2442Open Mon-Sat 9-5 • Sun 12-4www.gallantsdiscountfurniture.com
It's well worth the drive!
New Home or Remodeling...
FURNITURE & APPLIANCES
All at
DISCOUNTED PRICES!FREE DeliveryFREE SetupFREE Haul Off
www.lowelllumber.comHOURS:Monday - Friday 7am-5pmSaturday: 8am - 12 NoonSunday: 9am - 12 Noon
R.E. LOWELLLUMBER
132 North Hill RoadBuckfield, ME
Tel: 207-336-2901 Fax: 207-336-2208
SERVING YOU FROM TWO LOCATIONS:
• Quality Products • Superior Service• Competitive Prices • Free Estimate• Kitchen Design Services • Free Delivery
OUR NEW LOCATION2319 Auburn Road
Turner, METel: 207-224-7497
HOURS:Monday - Friday 7am-5pmSaturday: 8am - 12 Noon
Sunday: CLOSED
Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, March 10, 2012BUILDING GUIDE14
Signs your roof may be wearing down
Replacing a roof is a costly venture few homeowners look forward to. According to Remodeling magazine’s 2010-11 “Cost
vs. Value” report, the national average cost of a roof replacement is nearly $22,000, a costly endeavor considering the tenuous nature of the economy. Such costs make it no small wonder that many homeowners fear the dreaded diagnosis that their home needs a new roof.
While there is l it t le that homeowners can do to reduce the cost of a roof replacement, there are warning signs that homeowners can look for which might indicate a roof replacement is on the horizon. Recognition of these signs can help homeowners be more financially prepared should the day come when the roof needs to be replaced.
1. The presence of algae
If the roof has lots of dark streaks and stains clinging to it, that is likely algae, which can grow on the roof for quite awhile. Algae does not necessarily do any damage to a roof, but it does do some damage to a home’s physical appearance, as algae on the roof is not very pleasing to the eye.
Algae is most often found on the roofs of homes located in climates that have warm, humid summers. If algae is a problem on your roof, spray washing with a mixture of water and bleach can effectively remove it.
2. Buckling shingles
Like algae, buckling shingles are another unsightly problem on a roof. But buckling shingles are more than just an eyesore, they actually might indicate significant problems. When shingles buckle, that’s typically because hot air from the attic is forcing the shingles away from the home.
Buckling shingles also indicate that the roof is poorly ventilated, which can take years off the roof ’s life expectancy while driving up home cooling costs along the way.
3. Granule loss
Granule loss is typically a byproduct of normal shingle wear and tear that results from inclement weather, such as hail. Older roofs might experience granule loss, but granule loss
can also occur on a new roof if a defective roofing product was used. Any granule loss, even if slight, should be addressed, as the side effects of granule loss include a weakened roof and leaking. If granule loss is not addressed, the consequences could be severe the next time a storm occurs.
4. Mold
Unlike the warning signs already discussed, mold is not visible on the outside of the home. Instead, homeowners should look in the attic of a home to see i f there is any
mold growth. If there is, the roof is likely leaking, and the health risks of mold growth in a home are substantial. Mold is not neces-sarily easy to detect, so a professional inspec-t ion might be in order i f mold growth is suspected. If a professional determines mold is, in fact, present, then the mold will need to be removed and all options, including a roof replacement , must be considered to keep mold from coming back.
5. Roof rot
Perhaps the most d iscourag ing sign a homeowner can see on his or her roof is roof rot. Roof rot appears when a roof is in considerable decay and, if not addressed, its consequences can stretch far beyond the roof, damaging other parts of the home thanks in large part to water getting through the roof. If roof rot is either not noticed or just ignored, it won’t take long for water to get through the roof and blaze a destructive path through the rest of the home.
Homeowners might fear a full roof replacement because of the cost associated with such a project. But if ignored, problems with a roof could eventually prove far more costly than the price of replacing the roof. (Metro)
Homeowners
who choose more
upscale roofing
materials can
expect to spend
almost $40,000
on their roofs.
Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, March 10, 2012 BUILDING GUIDE 15
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800-287-0752 207-778-2900
Do you feel like a "square"when looking for a loanthat fits YOUR needs?
Perhaps you're just talking tothe wrong lender.Franklin Savings Bank lenders look at thewhole picture.
Large parcels, uniquehomes or other hard-to-appraise propertiesthat don't qualify forconventional financ-ing may well fit intoour flexible in-housefinancing program.
Give us a call andlet's see which oneof our new purchaseprograms work bestfor you.
Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, March 10, 2012BUILDING GUIDE16
Whether the kids have all grown up and moved out or if the kids are on the way and it’s time to expand
a living area, building a new home is an exciting, yet often agonizing, experience.
The reasons for building a new home are many, but regardless of the reason, the pro-cess of choosing a builder should remain the same.Andrew Nadalin, president of Pace 2000 Inc., a home building entity, and a fourth-generation builder and craftsmen, offers the following advice to prospective homeowners with their eyes set on building a dream home to call their own.
• Look for a builder with a solid reputation. A builder’s reputation speaks volumes, but it doesn’t have to speak for istself. That’s because a builder who has spent years providing personal service, innovative design and quality workmanship will no doubt have a host of happy former customers ready and willing to of fer their input. If during the interview process a builder appears ret icent to share his work or experiences with previous customers, this should be a red flag. Reputable builders will be proud of their work and more than willing to show it off.
• Find a builder who is f lexible. You will be paying to build your home, not the builder’s home. A builder should be flexible and ready
and willing to meet your needs, no matter how unique they might be.
• Look for a builder who does more than build. A good builder should do more than just build. A builder should provide a network of qualified professionals to make the process go more smoothly. This network should include real estate and building consultants, interior designers, architects and engineers. Such connections can provide peace of mind and will also illustrate that a builder is both respected in the community and is intent on ensuring your home becomes the dream home you envision it to be.
• Don’t build on the cheap. Buyers who plan to build their own home are in the unique position to ensure their home is as safe and high-quality as possible. This isn’t always the case when buying a resale, so make the most of your opportunity and use only top-of-the-line construct ion materials and features and choose a builder with experience in working with such materials and features. Building on the cheap could prove disastrous in the not too distant future, so don’t sacrifice on quality when building a new home.
More information on selecting the right build-er for your project is available online at http://www.pace2000homes.com. (Metro)
How to choose a builder for your project
Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, March 10, 2012 BUILDING GUIDE 17
413 Wilton Rd., Farmington (207) 778-5501www.northlandflooringamerica.com
•Tile/Stone•Hardwood•Laminate
•Carpet•Vinyl•Linoleum
FREEESTIMATES!
Residential & Commercial Sales and Installation
12 Month Interest Free Financing Available!*
*Must finance through GE Money. See dealers for details
Come in and visit us, we have 48 gas, wood&pelletfireplaces, stoves and inserts on display.
We also have a large variety of accessories such as kettles,steamers, fireplace screens& tools, venting andmore!
LocallyOwned&Operated661 Loon Lake Road, RangeleyMaine • 207-864-5577RANGELEYFIREPLACE.COM
Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, March 10, 2012BUILDING GUIDE18
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MAIN-LAND DEVELOPMENTCONSULTANTS, INC.
P.O. Box QLivermore Falls
897-6752 Fax 897-5404
PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYING • PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERINGCERTIFIED SOILS SCIENCE • WETLANDS DELINEATIONGEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERING • HYDROGEOLOGY
Over 35 Years of Service
www.main-landdevelopment.com
Today, there are so many environmentally friendly choices you can make when reno-vating a home. You can choose
engineered lumber to conserve wood, high tech insulation to help boost the efficiency of your house and HVAC systems, water-saving faucets and energy-efficient appliances to preserve precious resources, and low-VOC paints to help your family breathe easier. Yet perhaps the most environmentally significant decision you’ll make during your remodeling project isn’t what you’ll put into your home, but what you’ll do with the materials you remove from it.
Tossing construction debris into a dumpster, from where it eventually is hauled off to a land-fill, has been common practice for all too long, noted Carl Seville, a green builder, educator, and consultant on sustainability to the residen-tial construction industry. “With a little basic planning and proper jobsite management, you can reduce renovation waste by more than 50 percent,” stated Seville.
Seville built the 2007 EarthCraft/TecHome Showcase House for the Southern Building Show. “We made use of every possible mate-rial that was removed from the existing home
that was demolished. Lumber was ground into wood chips that were then used for onsite ero-sion control. Large, serviceable boards were donated to furniture makers. We reused stone and brick in nearby renovation projects. Other materials, like concrete and broken brick, were ground up and used as gravel during construc-tion,” he said.
Some of the most common items jettisoned dur-ing renovation projects are also the simplest to repurpose. Cabinets, plumbing and lighting fixtures, windows and appliances that are ser-viceable but outdated can be donated to non-profit groups like Habitat for Humanity that can use them in their own projects or resell them to support their programs, Seville noted.
“Framing lumber that is still straight and true can sometimes be reused after nails are removed, while unpainted lumber can be ground into mulch and used for erosion control or landscaping,” Seville said. Recycling construction debris is much gentler on the earth, and it also treads lightly on your wallet. Visit www.greenbuildingcurmudgeon.com for more of Seville’s insights on green building. (IE News Service)
Recycling renovation debris benefits bottom line
Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, March 10, 2012 BUILDING GUIDE 19
Family Owned & Operated for over 50 Years
364-706213 Main Street, Mexico
Mon.-Fri. 8am to 5:00pm, Sat. 9am to 12pm, or by appointment
OVER 50 YEARSof Sales
& Repairs of most
Appliance Brands
Plus Free Delivery ~ Free Haul-Off
Dixfield Foam Insulation, Inc.Grady Littlehale 418-9394
Invest in Foam Insulation & SAVE!
“From basement to attics, we do it all”Highest R-Value of any insulation on the market today!
As energy prices rise can you afford NOT to invest in insulation.Invest in your home with a home energy retrofit, an investment that will PAY you back!
Heating Costs Going out “Your” Roof ?
A “Green” Building product.
Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, March 10, 2012BUILDING GUIDE20
G�ima�diConCrete Floors
Basement Floors • Garage Pads
Colored Concrete Floors • Concrete Countertops
Mobile Home Pads • Concrete Driveways
Swimming Pool Decks
Marco Grimaldi • 897-2479
Residential and CommercialLicensed & Insured FREE ESTIMATES
We Specialize In
207-562-7165Tadd Woods, Master Electrician
207-562-9099Jasen Errington, Master Electrician
Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, March 10, 2012 BUILDING GUIDE 21
Rinnai proudly offers ENERGY STAR®
qualified Tankless Water Heaters.
HOT WATER...CONTINUOUS SAVINGS.Never run out of hot water again – even during peak business hours– and clean up on the savings that come with increased reliabilityand efficiency.
Learn more about today’s first choice in tankless water heating appliances.
T A N K L E S S W A T E R H E A T E R S
661 LOON LAKE RD • LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED • RANGELEY, MAINE207-864-8008 • BLUEFLAMELP.COM
Bulk Propane Delivery, Commercial ResidentialAppliances & Services, Emergency 24/7, Fully Licensed Technicians, Safety Inspection, Hearth Products, Propane Kitchen Appliances & Dryers, Patio Heaters & Gas Grills, Whole House
Systems, Service All Propane Appliances, Your Local Rinnai Dealer
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Dream Maker SPAS
Live the dream
4 PersonControl Panel On Top
Automatic Filter System Waterfall
Child Safety Cover
Starting at$2699
Indoor/Outdoor
GE FinancingGE Financing
TheX100
454 River Road Mexico, Maine454 River Road Mexico, Maine
Coulthard’s Pools & Spas364-7665
Sales • Service • Supplies
Annual Chemical Sale April 25th - May 14th
New Construct�on • Renovat�ons • Custo� Cab�nets • Roo �ng
“STOP PACE’N CALL”
“WHERE CRAfTSmANSHiP STANDS TALL”
207-779-191185 far��ngton falls RoadNew Sharon, ma�ne 04955
Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, March 10, 2012BUILDING GUIDE22
What are the latest trends in home building and remodeling?
According to the Better Homes and Gardens annual Next Home consumer survey these are the latest trends:
• Baths are outpacing kitchens in terms of remodeling priorities.
• Bathroom remodeling stayed constant in 2011 and 2010 (31 percent) and kitchen remodeling was stable at 25 percent in 2011, compared with 24 percent in 2010.
• Consumers are taking more time to plan for home improvement projects (39 percent in 2011, compared to 33 percent in 2010) and are shopping around for more deals and bargains before committing to home improvement plans (42 percent in 2011, compared to 40 percent in 2010).
• Consumers find it more important than ever to get the most value out of every dollar (61 percent in 2011, up from 56 percent in 2010), and will spend more time looking for bargains and deals in order to get the most value for their money (up to 54 percent in 2011, from 52 percent in 2010).
• Multi-purpose rooms are a necessity in the home. Consumers aren’t interested in “bonus rooms” or “media rooms” unless they have a multi-functional purpose.
• Style upgrades are more important than ever in consumers’ upcoming home improvement plans, followed by storage. For future projects, style upgrades on countertops, flooring, faucets, and fixtures is up to 55 percent in 2011 from 50 percent in 2010. Expanded/improved storage space stayed flat at 39 percent in 2011, the same as in 2010.
Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, March 10, 2012 BUILDING GUIDE 23
SALES • SERVICEINSTALLATIONS207-539-9930www.buythefire.com
“We Are The Hearth Experts”
Retailer & builder distributor of Heat&Glo and Heatilator Fireplaces712 Main Street, Rt. 26 • Oxford • Open Monday-Saturday, 8am-5pm
COMMERCIAL & RESIDENTIAL
FOUNDATION • RETAINING WALLSSLABS • FLATWORK/STENCIL
SNOW PLOWING
Earl Tyler • Bethel, [email protected]
824-0671 • 557-3785
FREE Estimates • Fully Insured • In Business Since 1969
•SEPTIC • LANDSCAPING • DRIVEWAYS• FOUNDATIONS • COMPLETE SITE WORK
TYLER EXCAVATION
TYLER CONCRETE
Advertising Supplement, Sun Journal, Lewiston, Maine, Saturday, March 10, 2012BUILDING GUIDE24
364-9999369 River Rd, Mexico
OPENMon.-Fri. 7am-5pmSat. 7:30am-Noon
• Service • Selection• Competitive Prices
For Do-it-yourselfersand Contractors
Convenient Drive-thru & pick-up warehouse
Always someone to assist you.
BUILDING MATERIALSLumber, Plywood, Pine Trim, Insulation, Roofing Shingles & Metal
ELECTRICALComplete Electrical Dept., Professional & Homeowner Supplies, Entrance Packages Available
MASONRY SUPPLIESBricks, Blocks, Mortars & Cements
MILLWORK DEPARTMENTTherma-Tru Doors, Vinyl Windows, Storm Doors, Pine Moldings, Interior Doors
PAINT & STAINSValspar Paints, Cabot Stains, Drywall Primers, Brushes, Rollers & Related Supplies
PLUMBINGComplete Plumbing Department, Pumps, Pipe-Fittings, "PEX" Tubing & Fittings
Hand & Power Tools, Deck Packages, Garage Packages, Kitchen & Bath, Cabinets, Counter Tops
Knowledgeable staff to help with projectsDelivery Available