Dunn Lumber Blog

Know Your Window Lingo with Marvin Windows: Top Terms Every Contractor, Homeowner Should Understand

A home window, whether a new window or a replacement window, isn’t just a piece of glass—it’s a system of parts working together to provide comfort, efficiency, and style. When customers understand how it all fits, they make smarter buying decisions. For contractors, this easy guide will help walk your customers through the basic parts of a Marvin window. They’ll appreciate understanding what they’re buying—and you’ll stand out for being both knowledgeable and helpful. (more…)

Boost Your Siding Budget with CertainTeed’s Contractor Cash Back Program

When contractors work with Dunn Lumber in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin, they don’t just get access to trusted materials—they gain valuable vendor benefits that help stretch their project budgets. Through our relationship with CertainTeed, we offer contractors the chance to earn cash back on qualifying siding purchases with the CertainTeed Contractor Cash Back Program. (more…)

Know Your Siding Terms with James Hardie and Dunn Lumber

Choosing the right siding for a home or building project involves more than just color and material. Understanding the terminology can help homeowners and contractors alike make informed decisions that result in a more durable, attractive, and well-installed exterior. With our preferred vendor James Hardie, a leader in fiber cement siding, many of these terms come to life in high-performance products built to withstand harsh weather while delivering timeless curb appeal.

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Why LP® SmartSide® Siding Is a Smart Choice for Contractors

For contractors working in residential construction, the materials they choose can directly affect both the efficiency of a project and the long-term satisfaction of their homeowner clients. Siding isn’t just an aesthetic choice—it’s a decision that impacts durability, cost, labor time, and the structure’s resilience against weather and pests. That’s why many professionals are turning to LP® SmartSide® siding. Available at your local Dunn Lumber, LP SmartSide is known for its engineered strength and workability while offering contractors a product that delivers on performance and financial and ease-of-installation benefits.

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