Made in America
There truly is nothing more American than building a new home. Did you know that housing accounts for over 17% of the United States of America’s economy? Each home we build locally provides work for well over over 530 people! At Belman Homes we strive to utilize products and companies that are based and manufacture here in America. All our homes are carefully stick built on site stud by stud. All our cabinets are custom mill made locally and carefully hand-finished on the job site by real people right here in this State. We realize that not every product we currently use is made in America, however we are actively seeking other products and opportunities to include more local and American made products in every Belman Home. Here is a list of some of the Made in America products in our homes and where they are made or headquartered.
Building Products Made In America
| Product | Corporation | Plant/Headquarters |
| Windows | Pella | Iowa |
| Straps, H-Clips, Hangers | Simpson | California |
| Foam Board | Dow | Illinois |
| Window Tape | Dupont | North Carolina |
| House Wrap | Dupont | North Carolina |
| Paint | Sherwin Williams | Ohio |
| Electrical Panels | Eaton Cutler Hammer | Pennsylvaina |
| Recessed Cans | Cooper Lighting | Georgia |
| Meter Sockets | Millbank | Missouri |
| Plastic boxes | Pass and Seymore | Conneticut/New York/Pennsylvania |
| Wire | Southwire | Georgia |
| Wall Plates | Pass and Seymore | Conneticut/New York/Pennsylvania |
| Construction Nails | Pasload | Minnesota |
| Cultured Stone | Dutch Quality Stone | Ohio |
| Toilets, faucets, Shower Trim | Kohler Co. | Wisconsin |
| Plumbing supplies | Chemcore Industries | Texas/Georgia |
| Shower Modules | Aqua Glass | Oregon |
| Towel Bar Holders | Moen | North Carolina |
| Copper Fittings | Elkhart Products Corp. | Indiana |
| Water Heaters | A. O. Smith | Wisconsin |
| Custom Cabinets | Arrow Millwork | Wisconsin |
| Exhaust Fans | Broan | Wisconsin |
| Foam insulation boards | Ownes Corning | Ohio |
| Furnace and Air conditioner | Lennox Industries | Texas/Iowa |
| Carpet | Mohawk Industries | South Carolina/Michigan |
| Appliances | Whirlpool Corporation | Michigan |
| Shower enclosure | Cardinal Shower Enclosures | Kentucky |
| Hardware | Amerock | Georgia |
| Thermostats | Honeywell | Mississippi |
| Switchplates | Leviton | New York |
| Kitchen Disposal | In-Sink-Erator | Wisconsin |
| PVC Waste Pipe | Charlotte Pipe | North Carolina |
| Laundry wall box | Oatey | Ohio |
| Ice Maker box | Oatey | Ohio |
| Garage Doors | CHI | Illinois |
| Decking | FiberOn | North Carolina |
| Laundry sink | Mustee | Ohio |
| Caulk | Sherwin Williams | Ohio |
| Stair spindles | LJ Smith | Ohio |
| Exterior Door | Simpson Doors | Washington/North Carolina |
| Storm Door | Pella | Iowa |
| Granite Top fabrication | Nonn’s Design Showplace | Wisconsin |
| Garage Door Openers | Liftmaster Chamberlian | Illinois/Arizona |
| Roofing | Ownes Corning | Ohio |
| Construction Adheseve | Tite Bond | Ohio |
| Construction Joists | Roseburg Forest Products | Oregon |
| Air Filter | American Air Filter | Kentucky |
| Pipe fittings | Nibco | Indiana |
| Plumbing pipe cleaner | Oatey | Ohio |
| Shower Strainer | Souix Chief | Missouri |
| PVC fittings | Lasco Fittings | Tennessee |
| Supply Tubes | Viega Pex | Kansas |
| Wax Toilet rings | Oatey | Ohio |
| Hose Bib | Legend Vallve | Michigan |
| Woodstain | Minwax | New York/New Jersey |
| Marking Paint | Plasti-Kote | Ohio |
While many companies do have facilities in both the United States and Abroad, many have verified which products are made locally by showing the Buy American Act Status or Buy American Act Compliant logo pictured here.
More Information:
Here is some more information about the Buy American Act.
Homes Are Labor Intensive:
Looking at not only the products and where they are made, but also all the labor that goes into a new home you can see why there is nothing more patriotic than building a new home. We are convinced that there is no product you can buy that has more of a positive economic impact that building a home!
Here are all the people who gain work from building just one of our homes!
|
Architect |
2 |
|
Surveyor |
4 |
|
Builder |
5 |
|
Salesperson |
1 |
|
Decorator |
1 |
|
Engineer |
1 |
|
Attorney |
3 |
|
Diggers Hotline |
4 |
|
Subdivision Engineer |
6 |
|
Insurance Agent |
4 |
|
Building Inspector |
2 |
|
Blueprint store |
5 |
|
Title Company |
4 |
|
Lender |
5 |
|
Waste contractor |
3 |
|
Excavator |
2 |
|
Stone supplier |
6 |
|
Grading contractor |
2 |
|
Truckers |
3 |
|
Wall mason |
7 |
|
Lumber company |
8 |
|
Truss manufacturer |
6 |
|
Framer |
7 |
|
Roofer |
5 |
|
HVAC Company |
8 |
|
Electrician |
4 |
|
Plumber |
4 |
|
Plumbing distributor |
7 |
|
Siding Contractor |
3 |
|
Flatwork mason |
5 |
|
Electric/gas company |
7 |
|
Window manufacturer |
10 |
|
Window Store |
3 |
|
Insulation installer |
3 |
|
Insulation manufacturer |
10 |
|
Garage door installer |
3 |
|
Garage door manufacturer |
13 |
|
Drywall |
22 |
|
Energy Auditor |
2 |
|
Mason |
5 |
|
Brick supplier |
6 |
|
Brick manufacturer |
12 |
|
Gutter installer |
4 |
|
House wrap supplier |
4 |
|
House wrap manufacturer |
10 |
|
Plumbing fixtures |
25 |
|
Plumbing parts |
20 |
|
Wiring parts |
18 |
|
Furnace and AC Manufacturer |
25 |
|
Wood floor installer |
6 |
|
Cabinet maker |
8 |
|
Trim supplier |
12 |
|
Door maker |
6 |
|
Hardware store |
7 |
|
Hardware manufacturer |
20 |
|
Painter |
8 |
|
Paint store |
2 |
|
Fireplace installer |
4 |
|
Fireplace manufacturer |
16 |
|
Light fixture store |
11 |
|
Granite store |
4 |
|
Granite fabricator |
9 |
|
Tile installer |
6 |
|
Tile supplier |
4 |
|
Finish Carpenter |
2 |
|
Tile manufacturer |
14 |
|
Clean up crew |
3 |
|
Appliance Retailer |
5 |
|
Appliance Manufacturer |
15 |
|
Water softener |
7 |
|
Landscaper |
6 |
|
Concrete driveway |
7 |
|
Mirrors |
5 |
|
Carpet installer |
4 |
|
Carpet Store |
3 |
|
Pad manufacturer |
7 |
|
Total People worked on home |
530 |
Over 530 People get work from just one house being built! This doesn’t even take into account the supply chain or the small parts manufacturer. Think of how many more people rely on the construction industry. The number is probably even higher than we can imagine.
It’s a powerful concept!
More homes = more jobs = more income = better economy
Please let us know how we can help you achieve the American Dream today buy building a new home or by purchasing a new home for sale by Belman Homes.
©2012 Belman Homes, Inc. Do not copy in whole or part without prior written consent. The information contained herein is considered to be accurate but is subject to correction at anytime without prior written notice. The information is believed to be correct at time of publishing however manufacturers make change their production at anytime without notice. Cooper Lighting, DuPont, and Leviton have headquarters in the United States as well as manufacturing plants in the USA and abroad.
