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  • Construction is about housebuilding, repairs, remodeling, and more. By Gail Nobles © 2021.
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  • American Success Story-84 Lumber 5:1:25 4.03 PM

    American Success Story-84 Lumber 5:1:25 4.03 PM
    May 1 2025
    Story by: Gail Nobles
    Photo: Wikipedia Public Domain

    Good evening, everyone. Today we're taking a look at a true American success story: 84 Lumber. It's a name synonymous with building materials, a familiar sight across much of the country. But there's more to this company than just lumber and plywood.

    Founded back in 1956, in the small, unincorporated village of Eighty Four, Pennsylvania – hence the name – by Joe Hardy, 84 Lumber started as a simple cash-and-carry operation. Hardy, a man with a vision, saw a need and filled it. For years, it was a privately held enterprise, quietly building its presence, brick by brick, or rather, two-by-four by two-by-four.

    Fast forward to 1992, and a significant transition occurred. Joe Hardy passed the reins to his daughter, Maggie Hardy. Now, taking over a company can be a daunting task, but Maggie was clearly up to the challenge. In her very first year as president, 84 Lumber hit a major milestone: breaking the billion-dollar revenue mark. That's quite an accomplishment.

    Today, 84 Lumber is a powerhouse. We're talking about over 250 stores spread across 30 states, employing more than 5,600 people, and generating nearly $4 billion in annual revenue. That makes it the largest privately held building materials supplier in the nation.

    And they're not just resting on their achievements. 84 Lumber has expanded beyond basic lumber supplies. They operate component plants, door shops, installation centers, even wood product shops. And, recognizing changing consumer needs, they've recently moved into kitchen and bath design, adding design studios to many of their stores.

    It's a story of American creativity, family business success, and a commitment to growth. From humble beginnings in a small Pennsylvania town to a major player in the construction industry, 84 Lumber is a reminder that with hard work and innovation, anything is possible. It's a company that has literally helped build America, one project at a time. And that's our story this morning.

    I'm Gail Nobles. Thank you for listening to Construction.
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  • Replacing A Sliding Glass Door 9:23:24 1.27 PM

    Replacing A Sliding Glass Door 9:23:24 1.27 PM
    Sep 23 2024
    Hello! Welcome to construction. Today I want to talk about how my sliding glass door was replaced for my den.

    The sliding glass door appeared to be clouded with moisture, a condition it had endured for years. It lasted a long time until finally, a rock hit it, and it shattered.

    I made an attempt to get another door, but it did not fit. So my uncles used wood to board up the doorway and took out the sliding glass door frame. Then the wood was covered with vinyl siding to make a better appearance for the door. There is still more work to be done on the inside. On the inside, sheet rock will be used.

    When my sliding glass door had broken, I thought it was the end of the world, but if your door breaks, it is not the end.

    Now what use to be a sliding glass door looks like a garage door with the vinyl siding.
    I’m Gail Nobles. Until next time, goodbye everyone.
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    2 m
  • Metal Roofing 9:8:21 2.26 PM

    Metal Roofing 9:8:21 2.26 PM
    Oct 8 2021
    Hi! I’m Gail Nobles. The last time I talked about house building. Today I want to talk about metal roofing. It is true that if you have a simple roof with few or no valleys, metal panels can be cheaper and faster to install. I have a valley on my roof, and it was a bit challenging to do. Just try to get the same metal for your whole roof. For my valley, there was a cheaper and thinner metal put on my roof. There was also a leak in the long run. Roof coating had to be applied to the thinner metal to stop the leak, and dents and holes had to be covered. Sometimes nails may need coating too.

    It is better to have a metal roof. You don’t have to worry about replacing shingles. A metal roof can last you a number of years. When you buy the metal, it is already painted. If it does rust which it shouldn’t for a long time, you can repaint it with paint made for metal roofs. Painted metal roofs come with a baked on factory finish.

    Some people want to know if you can put a metal roof over an existing shingle roof. Yes you can. So if you’re tired of replacing shingles, you might want to think about metal roofing. It will cost much higher than the cost of a roof with shingles, but it will be worth it.
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