1. CONSUMER INFORMATION

Carbon Monoxide Information
As of March 31, 2006, all Massachusetts residents are required to have carbon monoxide (CO) detectors installed in their homes. Attached is the Consumers Guide to Massachusetts Requirements for CO Alarms by teh MA Dept of Fire Services. This helpful pamphlet will let you know what needs to be done in order to be in compliance with the new law.

Choosing a Hardwood Floor
Be sure to ask about the hardness of the species of wood when determining which type of hardwood to install. Some dent & mark easier than others. See this chart as a reference for the hardness of typical hardwood floor species. Be sure to get more accurate hardness info from your distributor or flooring subcontractor!
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Kitchen Counters
A guide we created to help our customers ask the right questions to find the kitchen counter material that best suits them.
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Lead Information
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2. BUILDING & REMODELING MATERIALS

American Standard
Plumbing Fixtures, kitchen & bathroom accessories.

Corian Counters by DuPont
Solid surface option for counters.

Drysnap
For dry areas under decks.

Grohe
Plumbing fixtures, kitchen & bathroom accessories.

HGTV
The TV station has a website that is a great resource for getting the creative juices flowing for your remodeling project as well as finding some unique or new products!

Lutron Electronics
Electrical switches!!!

Raybern & Co.
Great options for cabinet & door hardware. Check out their showroom in Somerville. Be sure to let them know you got their name from VCI!

Rohl
Plumbing fixtures, kitchen & bathroom accessories.

Trademark Railing
Composite railings.

Trex Decking
Composite decking - a great alternative to pressure treated wood!!!

3. DISTRIBUTORS

Anderson McQuade
Custom millwork

Anderson Windows
Windows!!!

Frank Webb Bath Center (an F.W. Webb Company)
Plumbing fixtures. Be sure to ask for Erica Welch at (781)791-2550. The Bedford showroom is easy to get to and impressive to see with working shower heads and faucets to experience first hand how they operate. Be sure to say you were referred by VCI!

Harvey Industries
Doors, windows, roofing, siding. Ask for our representative, Matt Champagne at (800) 598-5400 x3243 and be sure to tell him you were referred by VCI!

J&C Adams
Doors & Windows. Check out their showroom in Cambridge!

Packard's Kitchens
A fantastic resource for designing your kitchen. Call Mary Packard to schedule an appointment at her showroom in Burlington. Be sure to say you were referred by VCI!

Waterspot (an Ardente Company)
For plumbing fixtures. Check out their showroom in Framingham. Be sure to ask for Amy Zuckerman - a fantastic resource with over 10 years working with VCI customers. (508) 879-0008

Yale Appliance & Lighting
Electrical appliances, fixtures, and faucets. Great customer service! Call/email Tom Mammola at(617) 822-5316 or Thomas.mammola@yaleappliance.com and schedule an appointment at their showroom in Dorchester. Be sure to say you were referred by VCI!

4. OTHER RESOURCES

Building Materials Resource Center
The MBRC is a nonprofit reuse project that accepts donations of gently used and surplus building materials and sells them at affordable prices. An opportunity to help other and get a tax deduction. Check out info on their website.

Town of Arlington Laws & Regulations
Town of Arlington laws and regulations.

5. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Better Business Bureau
VCI has been a member since 1987!!!

National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI)
VCI is a member of this national association.