Homeowner Resources
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VIDEOS
Kare 11: Homeowners inspired by HGTV get dose of reality
www.Castlebri.com – Introduction
Bathroom Remodeling on a Budget
Castle BRI on Why do we buy Local?
Spring 2012 Castle Remodeling Projects
Katie Jaydan Kitchens July 2012
CastleBRI.com — Kitchen Design Package
CastleBRI.com — Bathroom Design Package
CastleBRI.com — American Olean Tile
CastleBRI.com — Adura Luxury Vinyl Flooring
www.Castlebri.com – Cambria/Countertops
www.Castlebri.com – Anatomy of a Window
CASTLE DOCUMENTS & LINKS
INFRASTRUCTURE
Docs
Links
1. Concrete
2. Masonry
- http://www.mcma.net
- http://www.historicalbricks.com
- http://www.mnbrick.com
- http://www.mnbricks.com/corning-donohue-brick
3. Framing
- http://www.fpl.fs.fed.us/documnts/fplgtr/fplgtr59.pdf
- http://www.gp.com/build/product.aspx?pid=1392
- http://homerenovations.about.com/od/toolsbuildingmaterials/a/artmicrolam.htm
- http://www.ilevel.com
- http://www.senco.com/default.aspx
- http://www.trussabc.com/employ.shtml
4. Plumbing
- http://www.kohler.com/corporate/index.html
- http://www.kohler.com
- http://www.moen.com
- http://www.americanstandard-us.com
- http://www.deltafaucet.com
- http://www.sterlingplumbing.com
- http://www.elkayusa.com
- http://www.jacuzzi.com
- https://www.ferguson.com/category/blanco-america/_/N-zbqhok
5. Heating & Cooling
- http://www.trane.com/Default.asp
- https://www.carrier.com/residential/en/us/
- http://www.rheemac.com
- http://www.lennox.com
- http://www.unicosystem.com
- http://www.fireplaces.com
- http://www.majesticproducts.com
- http://www.lennoxhearthproducts.com
- http://www.fireplacex.com
- http://www.runtalnorthamerica.com
6. Electric
- http://www.pegasuslighting.com
- http://www.kichler.com
- http://www.southernlightsinc.com
- http://www.bellacorpro.com
- http://www.warnersstellian.com
- http://www.bellacor.com
- http://www.necanet.org
- http://www.ieci.org
- http://www.kichler.com
- http://www.elklighting.com
- http://www.craftmade.com
- http://www.feiss.com
- http://www.lutron.com
- http://www.hudsonvalleylighting.com
- http://www.progresslighting.com
- http://www.seagulllighting.com
- http://www.brasslight.com
- http://www.fortelighting.com
7. Insulation
- http://www.owenscorning.com/around/insulation/insulationhome.asp
- http://www.jm.com/insulation/default.asp
- http://www.naima.org/pages/resources/faq/faq_fiber.html
- http://www.icynene.com
- http://www.foam-tech.com/products/urethane_foam/open_closed_cell.htm
- http://www.sprayfoam.com/spps/ahpg.cfm?spgid=6
- http://www.insulation-board.com
- http://www.truteam.com/division/penguin-insulation-houlton/
8. Interior Walls & Ceilings
HOMEOWNER SAFETY
Docs
Links
1. Mold
- http://www.epa.gov/mold/moldresources.html
- www.health.state.n.us/divs/eh/indoorair/mold/
- http://www.onlinetips.org/instances-mold
2. Indoor Air Quality
- http://www.epa.gov/iaq/ia-intro.html
- http://www.osha.gov/SLTC/indoorairquality/index.html
- http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2004-101/chklists/6indoo~1.htm
- http://www.homeinsurance.org
3. Asbestos
- http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/asbestos
- http://www.epa.gov/asbestos
- http://web.princeton.edu/sites/ehs/workplacesafety/asbestosfactsheet.htm
- http://www.maacenter.org/asbestos/cancer.php
4. Lead Paint
- http://www.epa.gov/lead
- http://www.hud.gov/offices/lead
- http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/lead/prof
4. Radon
- http://www.epa.gov/radon
- http://home.howstuffworks.com/radon.htm
- http://www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/indoorair/radon
- http://hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/nuclear/radon.html
- http://www.radon.com/radon/radon_facts.html
5. Carbon Monoxide
- http://extoxnet.orst.edu/faqs/indoorair/carbon.htm
- http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/pubs/466.html
- http://www.carbonmonoxidekills.com
- http://www.epa.gov/iaq/pubs/coftsht.html
6. Smoke Detectors
7. Particulate Matter
8. Healthy House
PRODUCT MAINTENANCE
Docs
- Butcher Block Care
- Cabinet Terms & Maintenance
- Cambria Care & Maintenance
- Corian Care & Maintenance
- Dakota Surfaces Care
- Dakota Surfaces Warranty
- Granite Care & Maintenance
- Laminate Countertop Maintenance
- Quartz Chip Repair
- Quartz Surface Maintenance
- Silestone Quartz Surface Care & Maintenance
- Zodiaq Care & Maintenance
- Stainless Steel Maintenance
- Tile & Grout Maintenance
- Marmoleum Care & Maintenance
- Vinyl Floor Covering Maintenance
- Wood Floor Maintenance
- Painting & Painting Care
Links
1. Tile & Stone
- http://americanolean.com/index.cfm
- http://www.mercurymosaics.com
- http://www.warmtiles.com
- http://www.claysquared.com
- http://www.daltile.com
- http://www.rbctile.com
- http://www.tileshop.com
- http://www.thisoldhouse.com/toh/article/0,,384695,00.html
- http://www.katelotile.com
- http://www.rubbletile.com
- https://bedrockindustries.com/blazestone-glass-tile/colors/
- http://www.glasstile.com/
2. Millwork & Trim
- http://www.woodharbor.com
- http://www.youngbloodlumber.com
- http://www.fifthwalldesigns.com/pages/home.asp
- http://www.jbomeara.com
- http://www.woodharbor.com
- http://www.trustile.com
- http://www.buffelendoor.com
- http://www.ferche.com
- http://www.setzerforest.com
- http://www.coffmanstairs.com
- https://www.bayerbuilt.com/
3. Cabinets, Countertops, & Appliances
- http://www.dakotasurfaces.com
- http://www.selectsurfaces.com
- http://www.bayerinteriorwoods.com/exclusivelybayer
- http://www.dupont.com/Surfaces/en_US/products/index.html
- http://www.dupont.com/Corian_Global_Landing/en_US/index.html
- http://www.dupont.com/Zodiaq_Global_Landing/en_US/index.html
- http://www.zodiaq.com
- http://www.corian.com
- http://www.bbfurniture.com
- http://www.imperialcounters.com
- http://www.stonecountertopoutlet.com/pages/AboutStoneCountertopOutlet
- http://www.amerock.com
- http://www.warnersstellian.com
- http://www.cambriausa.com
- http://www.silestoneusa.com
- http://www.centralmarbleproducts.com
- http://www.swansonhardwareco.com
- http://www.paperstoneproducts.com/
- http://www.thewoodshopofavon.com/
- https://www.waypointlivingspaces.com/
- http://crystalcabinets.com/
- http://rustbrothers.com/sustainable-surfaces/element-surfaces/
- http://rustbrothers.com/surface/walnut/
4. Specialties
- http://www.baersupply.com/baer
- http://www.allseasonsfire.com
- http://www.amishshowroom.com
- http://www.jageigerstudio.com
- http://www.shelvi.com
- http://www.gatco-inc.com
- http://www.restorationhardware.com
- http://www.rivercityglassinc.com
- http://www.colonialbronze.com/
5. Floor Coverings
- http://www.mohawkflooring.com
- http://www.mannington.com
- http://www.shawfloors.com
- http://www.carpet.org
- http://www.mohawk-flooring.com
- http://www.carpet-rug.org
- http://www.armstrong.com/resflram/na/hartco/en/us
- http://www.nwfa.org
- http://www.bruce.com/resflram/na/bruce/en/us
- http://www.bambooflooring.biz
- http://www.earthweave.com/
- http://www.naturescarpet.com/
- https://www.godfreyhirst.com/na/carpet
- https://www.forbo.com/flooring/en-us/products/marmoleum/marmoleum-marbled-sheet/bygfce
- https://woodfromthehood.com/
- http://www.usfloorsllc.com/display-category/natural-cork-5/
- https://apccork.com/
- https://www.calibamboo.com/cork-flooring.html
6. Painting
EXTERIOR
Docs
Links
1. Roofing/Flashing
- http://www.abcsupply.com
- http://www.owenscorning.com/roofing
- http://www.gaf.com/General/GAFintro_MAIN.asp
- http://www.cedarbureau.org
- http://www.oldhouseweb.com/stories/Detailed/10368.shtml
- http://www.enviroshake.com
- http://www.slateroofers.org
- http://www.truslate.com
- http://www.interlockroofing.com
- http://www.nixalite.com
2. Exterior Trim & Decks
- http://www.cedar-deck.org
- http://www.strongtie.com
- http://www.trex.com
- http://www.weatherbest.com/default.aspx
- http://www.decks.com
- http://landscaping.about.com/b/2006/11/14/deck-materials-wood-decks-vs-composite-decks.htm
- http://www.b4ubuild.com/links/decks.shtml
- http://www.askthebuilder.com/239_Decking_Materials_-_Synthetic.shtml
3. Siding
- http://www.masonite.com
- http://www.certainteed.com/certainteed/index.htm
- http://www.vinylsiding.org
- http://www.hometips.com/content/stucco_intro.html
- http://architecture.about.com/library/blgloss-stucco.htm
- http://www.gaf.com/other_building_products/siding/weatherside_fiber_cement_siding
- https://www.jameshardie.com/
- https://lpcorp.com/products/siding/lp-smartside-trim-siding/
4. Exterior Doors
- http://www.jeld-wen.com
- http://www.masonite.com/productPages_EntryDoors.php
- http://www.thermatru.com
- http://www.simpsondoor.com
5. Windows
- http://www.marvin.com
- http://www.andersenwindows.com
- http://www.jeld-wen.com/windows
- http://www.milgard.com
- http://web.pella.com/Pages/default.aspx
- http://www.simonton.com
- http://richlinwindow.com/
- http://www.hayfieldwindows.com/
6. Solar
SUSTAINABILITY
Docs
Links
1. Green Living Resources
- http://doitgreen.org/
- http://www.mnstatefair.org/entertainment/eco_experience.html
- http://www.mossenvy.com/Articles.asp?ID=155
2. Green Remodeling Resources
