# Residential Cabinets: Choices, choices... **URL:** \ **Category:** Archive - Product Discussions #3\ **Created:** [November 6, 2007, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.4specs.com/t/residential-cabinets-choices-choices/924 "2007-11-06T16:44:29Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![bwoodburn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/dbc845/32.png) [@bwoodburn](https://forum.4specs.com/u/bwoodburn)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2007, 4:44pm UTC](https://forum.4specs.com/t/residential-cabinets-choices-choices/924/1 "2007-11-06T16:44:29Z")
We’re looking for residential cabinetry manufacturers (for kitchenettes in a design/build barracks in Texas). First place I looked was [4Specs.com](http://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? ---
**Author:** ![ColinG](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9de053/32.png) [@ColinG](https://forum.4specs.com/u/ColinG)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2007, 4:56pm UTC](https://forum.4specs.com/t/residential-cabinets-choices-choices/924/2 "2007-11-06T16:56:34Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![specman](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex047/user_avatar/forum.4specs.com/specman/32/222_2.png) [@specman](https://forum.4specs.com/u/specman)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2007, 5:05pm UTC](https://forum.4specs.com/t/residential-cabinets-choices-choices/924/3 "2007-11-06T17:05:43Z")
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](http://www.kcma.org). ---
**Author:** ![George\_Everding](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex047/user_avatar/forum.4specs.com/george_everding/32/20_2.png) [@George\_Everding](https://forum.4specs.com/u/George_Everding)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2007, 5:23pm UTC](https://forum.4specs.com/t/residential-cabinets-choices-choices/924/4 "2007-11-06T17:23:47Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![lazarcitec](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/3bc359/32.png) [@lazarcitec](https://forum.4specs.com/u/lazarcitec)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2007, 5:24pm UTC](https://forum.4specs.com/t/residential-cabinets-choices-choices/924/5 "2007-11-06T17:24:03Z")
Whether its LEED or not, local manufacturers are always a good bet, shipping costs are high these days, esp. for bulk items. ---
**Author:** ![lazarcitec](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/3bc359/32.png) [@lazarcitec](https://forum.4specs.com/u/lazarcitec)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2007, 5:27pm UTC](https://forum.4specs.com/t/residential-cabinets-choices-choices/924/6 "2007-11-06T17:27:24Z")
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/](http://www.regalkitchensinc.com/) ---
**Author:** ![George\_Everding](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex047/user_avatar/forum.4specs.com/george_everding/32/20_2.png) [@George\_Everding](https://forum.4specs.com/u/George_Everding)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2007, 5:36pm UTC](https://forum.4specs.com/t/residential-cabinets-choices-choices/924/7 "2007-11-06T17:36:06Z")
Bob- I found your email and went ahead and sent the list of mfrs. ---
**Author:** ![bunzick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/a587f6/32.png) [@bunzick](https://forum.4specs.com/u/bunzick)\ **Post date:** [November 6, 2007, 7:53pm UTC](https://forum.4specs.com/t/residential-cabinets-choices-choices/924/8 "2007-11-06T19:53:59Z")
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. ---
**Author:** ![bwoodburn](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/dbc845/32.png) [@bwoodburn](https://forum.4specs.com/u/bwoodburn)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2007, 5:10pm UTC](https://forum.4specs.com/t/residential-cabinets-choices-choices/924/9 "2007-11-08T17:10:33Z")
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!..) ---
**Author:** ![rhinkle](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex047/user_avatar/forum.4specs.com/rhinkle/32/179_2.png) [@rhinkle](https://forum.4specs.com/u/rhinkle)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2008, 1:53pm UTC](https://forum.4specs.com/t/residential-cabinets-choices-choices/924/10 "2008-01-31T13:53:09Z")
Can you help me find the requirements for “HUD Severe Use”? ---
**Author:** ![Rliebing](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/c57346/32.png) [@Rliebing](https://forum.4specs.com/u/Rliebing)\ **Post date:** [January 31, 2008, 2:14pm UTC](https://forum.4specs.com/t/residential-cabinets-choices-choices/924/11 "2008-01-31T14:14:24Z")
This may be of some help, although it is not “HUD speak”– [http://www.midamericacabinets.com/showroom/box\_style/mesaHUD.html](http://www.midamericacabinets.com/showroom/box_style/mesaHUD.html)