We’re looking for residential cabinetry manufacturers (for kitchenettes in a design/build barracks in Texas). First place I looked was 4Specs.com (123800), where I found several dozen listings.
It’s a great start, but how do you narrow that down? Can one sort by location? Anyone have any suggestions or recommendations?
Yes - go to under all the listings - there is a green button - Show these listings in Zip Code and the page will change to a zip code order - company name, website, city, state, zip and phone.
Intended to help on LEED projects by identifying potential suppliers. Visit website, see if the products are a possible solution, call to validate specifics for the LEED credit.
One thing I look for is whether or not the manufacturer is KCMA (Kitchen Cabinet Manufacturers Association) certified. However, if the project is high-end, I usually stick with AWI.
You can find out more at www.kcma.org.
Also consider “HUD Severe Use” cabinets. I was going to suggest not naming manufacturers based on my recollection of residential projects from days past, thinking that we did a performance based spec (KCMA, HUD severe use, etc.) However in looking back at past projects I note that we did name several manufacturers for one of our clients. I guess they had a list of folks they had pre-approved. If you wish, I’ll email to you.
Whether its LEED or not, local manufacturers are always a good bet, shipping costs are high these days, esp. for bulk items.
If you can not find a local (statewide) manufacturer, a good bet is a manufacturer with a strong and long history - Regal Kitchens based in Miami has been manuf Kitchen Cabinets for 45 years - http://www.regalkitchensinc.com/
Bob-
I found your email and went ahead and sent the list of mfrs.
I agree with George’s comments about HUD approved cabinets. Most residential lines are made the way their made, meaning, you really can’t be sure of what you’re getting other than appearance-related elements. At least the HUD requirements force a reasonable level of durable construction.
Thanks, everyone, for your help.
(Colin, I guess the fact that your “ZIP code sort” bar was bright green made it hard to perceive…a big duh!..)
Can you help me find the requirements for “HUD Severe Use”?
This may be of some help, although it is not “HUD speak”–
http://www.midamericacabinets.com/showroom/box_style/mesaHUD.html