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What is the KCMA

Monday, June 16th, 2008

Kitchen Cabinets Marsh Furniture Our preferred kitchen and bath cabinet manufacturer is Marsh Furniture. One of the many reasons with we comfortable with their product is that they are a member of the KCMA, the Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association. Founded in 1955; the association certifies that the cabinets offered meet the American National Standards Institute for the manufacturing and quality of cabinets. With the exception of sink bases and oven cabinets (which need rear exposure for water, gas and electrical lines) Kitchen and Bath Cabinets construction must be fully enclosed with sides, backs and bottoms as well as tops on wall cabinets in order to meet the KCMA standards. In addition, the frames, ends, tops and bottoms must be of a rigid construction. It pleases us even further that Marsh has also qualified for the new KCMA Land Stewardship Program. This means that the company is sustainable in resource management, environmental stewardship and community relations. All in all making the world a better place; one kitchen or bath at a time.

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Consider The Cupola

Thursday, May 29th, 2008

Cupola Cupolas are an age old tradition for accenting a home, barn, or even a business. As a fantastic choice for adding pizzazz to a roof line, cupolas are available in many sizes and can accommodate any pitch, though steeper pitches may require an extension piece. Standard vinyl and wood cupolas are designed for a 10” rise per foot (10/12 pitch) and castle style cupolas are designed for a 12” rise (12/12).The extension piece makes the base longer according to the rise of your roof and gives the top more stability on a steeper roof. The castles can be used on a steeper roof because of their larger base. Castles are taller and thinner than standard cupolas. Traditionally cupolas were made of wood, but today they are also available in white vinyl as well as polyurethane. All are paintable. Styles include square, pagoda and castle. Models are available with wood or copper roofing, louvered or window sides and some are even available with copper louvers. Wood roofed cupolas can be shingled on site with the same shingles used on the building’s roof. The louvered cupolas can be used for venting purposes, or just for their own beauty.