Market Update | June 2023

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Truss Craft

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Gavin WilliamsJeff Taake, VP of Manufacturing & Commercial Sales, Regional Manager at Mead Lumber

Underneath all the finishings of a beautifully built new home is the structure that supports that new home. At Truss Craft, our builders construct the bones of your home so you can have the confidence that your home can withstand anything you or Mother Nature decides to throw at it. Our process sees the products from mill work to fabrication in one of our five facilities located throughout the Midwest. Frame your dream today and trust Truss Craft to construct a strong interior for your new build!  


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Merillat Cabinetry

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Jon ZeiglerGavin WIlliams, Package/Project Manager

Knecht Home Center and Mead Lumber are proud partners of Merillat Cabinetry. We showcase many of their amazing products throughout various showrooms in our stores. This month we would like to highlight one of our favorite collections they carry, the Masterpiece Collection. Our customers rave about how many different options Merillat has between their color choices, textures, designs and other aspects.  If you are looking for cabinetry that can add value to your home while creating character with your own personal flair, Merillat Masterpiece is your choice. Read more below about the different options Merillat boasts and how they have been creating customers' dream spaces for decades.

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Necessities For Changing Seasons

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Jon ZeiglerBryan Rice, Vice President-Sales and Marketing Regional Manager

As the seasons change and we transition from warm fall days into cooler fall temperatures and onto winter it is important to be prepared! There is nothing worse than not being ready for the first frost or the inevitable and unforeseen first snowfall that always sneaks up on us. Stop into your local Mead Lumber or Knecht Home Center for all of your necessities during this time of transition!

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Our Cabinetry Brands

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Gavin WilliamsGavin Williams, Package/Project Manager

Creating your dream kitchen has never been easier with Mead Lumber and Knecht Home Center. We have many different brands of cabinetry we carry to ensure our customers have diverse options that will allow their personality to show in their kitchen.

Kitchens are often refereed to as a sanctuary for spending time in many homes. Memories are made, meals are shared and homeowners personality and style show through in this space. Kitchens are also one of the most valued rooms in a home that can up the price when it comes selling time. Knecht Home Center and Mead Lumber are here to help you add some extra value and personality to your home with the addition of new cabinetry.


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Maintaining Your Garage Door

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Jon ZeiglerBryan Rice, Vice President-Sales and Marketing Regional Manager

Believe it or not your garage door is more important to the well-being and appearance of your home than you could have imagined. Finding the mix between modern and classic styles can be tough, especially in today’s world of ever changing design trends in the housing industry. The experts at Mead Lumber and Knecht Home Center have collected 8 different tips for maintaining your garage door that have come to their attention this year. These tips are important to lengthening the life of your garage doors and making sure they continue to work properly. Take it from the experts and save yourself some money by practicing these 8 techniques in your own home!


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Mead Legacy Cabin Collection

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Gavin WilliamsGavin Williams, Package/Project Manager

Creating your own at home oasis has never been easier than with a Mead Legacy home plan. We have done the hard part for you, now all you have to do is find a beautiful place to start constructing your dream.  

Mead Lumber and Knecht Home Center take the hassle, planning, and critical thinking out of your building process. Our Mead Legacy home plans have been professionally drawn up and created by master craftsman who have decades of experience in design and construction management. We have the tools, people, and knowledge to build you a beautiful get away that will last for generations! Here are a few of our cabin options that are not only stunning but very affordable!


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Decking Options

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Jon ZeiglerBryan Rice, Vice President-Sales and Marketing Regional Manager

Decking out your back yard may not be as easy as it seems once you see all products, colors, and brands to choose from, it can be daunting. The thing is that’s only half the battle… Once your deck is finished you then have to pick out decorations, hang lights, and create a vibe based around what you like and what’s popular and trendy today. Good thing for you our associates at Knecht Home Center and Mead Lumber are here to help. Our employees have assisted thousands of customers trying to create their own backyard oasis. You should be the next to have your own dream hangout spot. Here are some tips on decking materials and decorations to help you get there.


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Summer Outdoor Living Necessities

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Jon ZeiglerBryan Rice, Vice President-Sales and Marketing Regional Manager

Are you ready to kick off your next backyard renovation and spend some time soaking up the sun? Summer weather is quickly making its way into the upper and lower Midwest. This means it’s time to put an end to the winter seasonal slump and spend some quality time outside with friends and family. Knecht Home Center and Mead Lumber have everything you need to transform your backyard and patio into an oasis everyone will envy.

Below are some of our products that will help you transform your yard today!

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Enlightening Your Interior and Exterior

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Jon ZeiglerBryan Rice, Vice President-Sales and Marketing Regional Manager

Lighting fixtures have recently become a very critical part of interior and exterior home design. With the diversity and large volume of unique designs it is important to select a collection that suits your homes style. Mead Lumber and Knecht Home Center are proud to carry many products from Maxim Lighting. Maxim is an industry leader who has committed to creating special, one of a kind designs that will add style and value to your home.

Below we have listed some of our favorite collections that we think will help brighten your space while adding value to your home.

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What Siding Products Are The Best Option For Your Home In 2021?

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Rick Ceass, Director of Purchasing and Supply

Protecting the people who live inside your home is always a top priority. But what’s protecting all of you from the harsh elements of rain, wind, snow, and hail outside? You’re siding. At Mead Lumber and Knecht Home Center we have the products and the people who will help you get the job done right and protect what’s important to you. Our housing and outdoor experts will help recommend the right siding product for you and help assist you in any way possible.

To help you protect your family, your home, and your wallet we have put together a list of our favorite siding products we carry.


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What Are the Best Roofing Products Heading Into 2021?

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Certainteed Roofing

Jon ZeiglerJon Zeigler, Director of Supply/Purchasing

There’s nothing worse than coming to the realization that your current roofing is not adequately protecting your home or business the way they’re supposed to. Here at Mead Lumber and Knecht Home Center, as leading roofing supply distributors, we’re here to provide you with the highest quality roof repair and replacement products on the market and offer our expertise to help you choose the best products to address your needs.

To help get you back on the job in no time, with the right materials for your residential, commercial and agricultural roofing needs, here’s a quick guide to highlight some of our favorite brands we carry in our stores.

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