Basic House Framing Terms You Need to Know
When it comes to new construction, framing is where your building begins to take shape. Once you have plans in hand, it's your building's framing that makes those blueprints come to life. A building's frame is the skeleton that supports all of the finishing features,...
Know Your Pros: Home Builder vs. General Contractor vs. Architect
If you’ve never built a home before (and even if you have), the terms surrounding the residential building industry can be confusing, especially those describing specific industry roles. Before you begin your new home or renovation project, study up on what each of...
How Credit Pickups Affect Your Business
How Do Credit Pickups Affect Your Business? As a homebuilder, you're well aware of credit pickups. While they have useful aspects, many builders and remodelers cite credit pickups as one of their biggest frustrations with suppliers. When a supplier is delayed picking...
Best Resources for Home Renovations
Home renovation is everywhere. Today's average homeowner has a dedication to DIY renovations and restoration that only continues to grow. If you've recently purchased a home you're hoping to fix up, or if you've got one or two projects up your sleeve for your family...
How Social Media Can Work for Home Builders
Social media platforms are a powerful tool for many businesses and brands, but when it comes to construction and homebuilding, many companies worry they just aren't a fit. Here at Zeeland Lumber & Supply, we've been making changes to our own digital platform, and...
Construction is Lacking Laborers – What We Can Do
It's no surprise to say that the construction industry is lacking laborers. This has been the topic of discussion in the industry for a few years now. While the housing and construction industries are booming, there just aren't enough laborers to fill the demand. At...
How To Install A Vinyl Window With Integral Nailing Fin
Vinyl windows are a popular option for most homeowners today. They're durable, affordable, and easy to install. If you're looking to install vinyl windows in your next building project, here are the key steps you need to know to get started. Window Installation...
New Home Trends: Home Improvement Brands Your Customers Want
Whether you're a custom or production builder, you know that one of the best ways to sell high-quality homes is to include high-quality selections from well-known brands. Many consumers are loyal to brands that they know and trust, and homeowners especially want to...
Why Data-Based Decision-Making Is Crucial for Commercial Construction
The phrases “data-based decision-making” and “statistical analysis” sound like they belong more to the realms of technology and engineering than to the construction industry. But the truth is, if you’re not making decisions based on data, you’re making them based on...
Manufactured Roof Trusses: The Missing Part Of your Barn Or Outbuilding Construction
Manufactured roof trusses are a godsend for commercial and custom home construction, but their usefulness doesn’t end there. Manufactured roof trusses and other manufactured components can be equally beneficial for builders of barns and outbuildings, resulting in...
Should You DIY Or Hire A Pro For Your Home Improvement Project?
From Youtube tutorials to Pinterest finds to HGTV shows, DIY is having a moment. A quick search online can provide you with how-tos on nearly any project you could have planned for your home, and they make it seem so simple and easy. But anyone who has ever tried to...
How to Select the Right Supplier of Construction Materials
Your supplier for construction materials can make or break your jobs, or at least, determine whether you complete jobs on-time and within budget or late and over budget. Since customer satisfaction depends in part on how quickly you get the job done and whether you...
Are Your Windows A Pane? You Might Need New Windows.
Usually, we don’t think about our windows until it’s time to clean them, they leak, or it's time to replace them. There may be a variety of reasons why windows leak that have little to do with your actual window. Window life depends on various factors including...
Why Home Builders Should Embrace Manufactured Trusses and Panels
Multi-Family and Single Family builders, particularly those in cutting-edge markets, have adopted manufactured roof trusses and floor trusses, as well as manufactured wall panels, as part of their building processes. Those builders have reaped the benefits in terms of...
Tips for Hiring and Retaining Construction Labor
A topic that we feel strongly about and that we consistently try to highlight and communicate with our stakeholders is hiring and retaining experienced labor in the construction industry. Skilled workers are critical to efficient job sites and homes that your...
New Home Maintenance Checklist – How to Keep your Home Like New
A home is a huge investment, and it’s one you want to protect. Homeowners insurance is one way of protecting that investment; another is performing routine maintenance to keep your home in its best condition. Here are some of the things you should be doing regularly...
Member Spotlight from Family Business Alliance on Zeeland Lumber
The Family Business Alliance is focused on local family businesses. Diana Schad from the Alliance spoke with our president and CEO Mike Dykstra. Please listen to the audio interview below to learn more about the humble beginnings and growth of Zeeland Lumber....
Why the Construction Industry needs Warehouse Management Solutions
Growing businesses face a number of challenges, and one of the biggest challenges is how to best serve a growing customer base efficiently. Often, the systems and methods that work for small businesses aren’t scalable because of the increased volume of...
How Prefabricated Wall and Flooring Units Can Save You Time and Money
Prefabricated wall panels, roof trusses, and floor trusses provide a wealth of benefits for multi-family and single family professionals. Whether you’re building custom homes, production homes, or multi-family units these manufactured components enable you to complete...
Employee Spotlight on Jack Lovat from Maverick Building Systems
We are fortunate at Zeeland Lumber & Supply to have incredible employees from all walks of life, with unique skills, and each with their own gifts. This is what makes Zeeland Lumber a wonderful place to work and build strong teams to serve our customers. Jack...