Choosing the Right Contractor
You’ve finally decided it’s time for a home renovation or remodel; or, maybe you manage a few properties that could use a facelift. If you’re not the DIY type, you’re going to need to find a contractor to get the job done. But how do you know who to hire? Does it...
Roofing and Siding
Thinking about replacing your siding or roofing this spring? Perhaps you noticed drafts or leaks in your home this past winter, or age is taking its toll on your home’s exterior. The average lifespan of an asphalt shingle roof or vinyl siding is 20 years. Addressing...
Decks: Your Local Headquarters for Quality Materials
At Glenbrook Building Supply, Inc., we’re your one-stop shop for quality building materials. Specializing in assisting contractors, we have the decking supplies you need to meet your deadlines this season. With summer season upon us, it’s time to start building (or...
Spring Construction Season Ahead
After a long harsh winter, there is nothing more satisfying than completing a project that helps get your home in gear for warmer weather and outdoor activities. No matter the spring construction project—from docks to windows—if you are sourcing building materials,...
It’s All in the Details – Millwork: Doors
A door is a door is a door right? Not so fast. There’s much to say about a home and curb appeal, and a significant portion of the curb appeal clout comes from the home’s front door. In fact, a 2014 report from Therma Tru Doors claims a new front door can add as much...
The Building Season 2021
The home improvement industry took off like a rocket in 2020 due to COVID-19 stay-at-home mandates and boredom. It made finding construction materials and a good contractor harder than finding a needle in a haystack. For contractors need to source materials and...
2021 Remodeling Trends
If we can say one thing about 2020 and the building supply industry it was unexpected. From the initial pullback reaction across the supply chain when COVID became reality, to the incredible boom in demand from the DIY market, the twists and turns of 2020 have been...
Basement & Lower Level Remodeling Trends
As outdoor construction and remodeling slows down for the winter, interior remodeling is just getting started for many contractors. To stand out among the rest, contractors should be using high-quality materials and designs for their clients. Additionally, they should...
The Search for Building Supplies in 2020
Fall is here and with it comes the annual scramble to get projects buttoned up before winter sets in. As par for the course in 2020, this fall may be challenging as material shortages, in all species of lumber and composite deck boards, still loom. Lumber and sheet...
Introducing MoistureShield Composite Decking
Glenbrook Building Supply now carries MoistureShield brand composite decking! MoistureShield differs from other types of composite decking because it can be not only installed traditionally on a deck frame, but also in the ground, or even underwater. Their innovative...
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