Build American Homes with These 18 Products Made in the USA

As we turn the calendar pages and celebrate our great nation this Independence Day, builders can support American businesses by using products made right here in the U.S. of A. From finishes and flooring to insulation and structural products, here are 18 products that are manufactured here in the U.S.

See more American-made products from our 2016 round up, our 2015 list, plus a 2014 American-made roundup from our friends at Remodeling.

Caesarstone
Richmond Hill, Georgia
Last fall, quartz surface manufacturer Caesarstone released six new granite-inspired color options that reflect the delicate beauty of natural stone. The collection achieves the appearance of granite with intricate veining, bold colors, and realistic textures.While these new options offer the look of granite, they are easy to care for and maintain, says the firm, because Caesarstone is non-porous and heat-, stain-, and scratch-resistant. caesarstoneus.com

Armstrong Flooring
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Armstrong’s Vivero with Diamond 10 Technology is the company’s toughest vinyl flooring collection yet for the residential market. Designed to withstand the everyday challenges of kids, pets, and traffic that come with life in an active household, Vivero is offered in 33 looks ranging from traditional to exotic, as well as stone. It is made with a patent-pending manufacturing process that makes it more scratch resistant than other competitive luxury flooring products, according to the firm. The waterproof planks resist spills, dirt, scuffs, and staining and will not swell or buckle when exposed to water. They are available in three installation options: traditional angle locking, glue down, and the IntegriLock locking system. armstrongflooring.com

Nu-Wood
Syracuse, Indiana
Nu-Wood is a polyurethane decorative millwork product that mimics the look and feel of wood. The material is ready to install upon arrival to the jobsite, and chip, peel or crack, nor is it affected by the weather or insects, according to the company. Nu-Wood comes factory-primed and is available in 1500 colors through the Sherwin-Williams outdoor line of paints. nu-wood.com

DaVinci Roofscapes
Lenexa. Kansas
The company has added four new options to its EcoBlend line, which is approved by the Cool Roof Rating Council to reflect sunlight and heat away from homes, thus requiring less air conditioning to cool the home. Offered in polymer slate and shake roofing tiles, new color blends include Tahoe-EcoBlend, Mountain-EcoBlend, Brownstone-EcoBlend, and Slate Gray-EcoBlend, with variations of light to dark shades available in each. The new color blends meet EnergyStar and Title 24 requirements for California. davinciroofscapes.com

Haas Door
Wauseon, Ohio
Haas Door recently expanded its line of steel garage doors with 13 solid color options plus two wood grained base options. The steel doors have wood overlay boards that give the garage the aesthetic value of a carriage house look without the maintenance of wood. Each door is two inches think and features CFC-free polyurethane insulation with an R-value of 13.45. They are available as single or double doors with a number of top section and window customizations. haasdoor.com.

Empire Level
Mukwonago, Wisconsin
Ready to measure as soon as they’re powered on, the e105 Series True Blue Digital Box Levels from Empire Level are the first auto-calibrated digital levels on the market. The levels, which are avail – able in magnetic and nonmagnetic models, have seven measuring display modes, an audio indicator that outputs a continuous tone when in level, a hold function that allows the user to lock measurements, a top-read digital display, and a tilt indicator. empirelevel.com/digital-levels

Bestbath
Caldwell, Idaho
Bestbath’s 60-inch-by-60-inch universal design shower provides increased accessibility for users who have less mobility. The multipiece shower installs with Bestbath’s new SpringClip wall system, which the company says offers faster and easier installation. The 90-degree corners create a watertight connection, and the wood-backed walls allow grab bars to be installed at a later date. The shower is available in eight configurations, including a two-wall corner shower. bestbath.com

ClosetMaid
Ocala, Florida
ClosetMaid’s new ExpressShelf is a pre-finished solid shelf and rod system that provides an affordable alternative to traditional, painted-MDF or particle-board plank and pole systems. Express – Shelf installs quickly, and can be mounted directly to wall framing or attached to drywall using easy anchors with no need for cleats. The customizable system has color and upgrade options and is pre-painted with trim, requiring no re-caulking and low maintenance, according to the manufacturer. Pricing varies by configuration. closetmaid.com

Mannington
Salem, New Jersey
The company’s three new hardwood flooring designs combine rustic elements with softer, less saturated hues for a clean, versatile aesthetic. Offered in refined Iberian Hazelwood, European-inspired Normandy Oak, or airy Norwegian Oak, the wide, long planks are subtly textured and distressed, then stained in a choice of on-trend colors that fit a variety of interiors, from classic to contemporary and urban to farmhouse. Each style is manufactured with Mannington’s patented performance coating with aluminum oxide that is designed to resist everyday scratches. mannington.com

GE Appliances
Decatur, Alabama
GE Appliances recently partnered with Amazon to add the Alexa Voice Service to its expansive line of Wi-Fi connected appliances including ovens, refrigerators, and dishwashers, giving homeowners the ability to control their kitchen appliances through a simple hands-free voice command. GE created Geneva, the company’s unique Alexa counterpart, in September 2016. Through Geneva, homeowners using Amazon’s Alexa service can interact with their appliances by saying things like, “Alexa, tell Geneva check the oven timer.” GE Appliances has over 70 models of appliances including ovens, refrigerators, and laundry machines that are Wi-Fi-enabled and are compatible with the Alexa platform and its devices, including Amazon Echo, Amazon Tap, and the Echo Dot. geappliances.com

Mansfield Plumbing
Locations in Ohio and Texas
The Barrett suite from Mansfield Plumbing is a sleek and modern line of toilets, sinks, and tubs. The Suite includes five bathtub sizes, a pedestal or drop-in lavatory, and a concealed trapway toilet, which makes cleaning easier for homeowners. mansfieldplumbing.com

Trim-Tex
Lincolnwood, Illinois
Builders can create flush baseboards for drywall abutting wood or other materials with the Architectural L Bead from Trim-Tex. The L bead is installed by applying an adhesive coating to the bead, attaching it to drywall, and then stapling every 4 to 6 inches with 1/ 2-inch staples before installing the baseboard. The clean, sharp lines add a modern element to spaces while minimizing the maintenance costs that often arise from debris settling on traditional baseboards. trim-tex.com

Certainteed
Multiple locations
Weighing in at 23 pounds per 250-foot roll, CertainTeed’s new RoofRunner synthetic roofing underlayment has a high-traction surface designed for wet or dry walkability. The maker says the material resists tearing caused by stretching, high winds, and foot traffic, and because it grips the roof’s surface, it won’t pull against mechanical fasteners. It’s impermeable but reportedly withstands 90-day UV exposure. Pricing not available. certainteed.com

Marvin
Warroad, Minnesota
The new Marvin Bi-Fold Door brings expansive views to homes with one of the widest panel doors in the industry. The door provides larger maximum frame heights and panel widths for large glass openings, allowing designers to use fewer panels to create even larger, less obstructed views. The doors can be customized with different panel configurations and use less visible hardware than before for a clean, streamlined look. marvin.com.

Trex
Winchester, Virginia
Outdoor kitchen, cabinetry, and storage solutions are constructed of PVC with weatherproof resin exteriors that mimic the look of distressed teak. New offerings for 2017 include grill and television cabinets, available in five colors designed to complement the company’s Transcend Premium Tropicals decking line. Optional marble, granite, or stone tops are also available. trex.com

Masonite
Multiple locations
Barn doors are popular with consumers now. Masonite brings the open feeling of a light-filled room and functionality of distinct spaces to the home by combining the modernity of glass with the warmth of wood in a French door. The doors are available in a wide selection of options, including glass designs and distinctive wood finishes, stains, and paint colors. Select styles are available in coordinating bi-fold doors. masonite.com

Fortifiber
Fernley, Nevada
Fortifiber’s Weathersmart drainable offers a drainage solution that channels liquid away from the wall assembly at more than 95% efficiency, a performance greater than any residential code in the country, according to the company. The material is made from spunbonded polypropylene fabric with a non-perforated breathable polymer layer, and is embossed for drainage efficiency. It is made in the U.S. and protected by a 15-year limited warranty. Rolls of 125 feet are available in 5-, 9-, and 10-foot widths. fortifiber.com

Weyerhaeuser
Seattle, Washington
Weyerhaeuser’s new Diamond Floor Panels are “engineered to compete with the best subfloor panels on the market.” The new panels have tongue-and-groove edges and self-draining openings to reduce ponding. Weyer – haeuser warrants panels “against delamination for the lifetime of the home” and provides a 500-day warranty “against the need for edge sanding due to edge swell caused by water absorption.” The panels were just introduced mid-March. weyerhaeuser.com