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2 0 1 7 B u i l d e r B r a n d U s e S t u d y
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RESEARCH
CONDUCTED BY
2017 BUILDERBRAND USE STUDY
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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
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OBJECTIVES AND METHODS 7-9
PRODUCT SUMMARIES 10-112
DETAILED RESULTS 113
PRIMARY BUSINESS 114
NUMBER OF RESIDENTIAL UNITS BUILT 115
AVERAGE SALE PRICE 116
WILLINGNESS TO TRY NEW BRANDS 117
REASONS FOR WILLINGNESS TO TRY NEW BRANDS 118
TIMEFRAME FOR RESEARCHING NEW BRANDS 119
FINAL BRAND DECISION MAKER 120
GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION 124
PRODUCT CATEGORIES 125
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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
PRODUCT CATEGORIES Summary Detailed Results
Bath Fixtures and Accessories 11 126
Bathroom Ventilation/Fans 13 131
Cabinets: Semi-Custom, Custom and Stock 15 136
Carpet 17 144
Caulks/Sealants 19 149
Central Vacuums 21 154
Ceramic Tile 23 159
Closet/Organization Systems 25 164
Decking: Composite/PVC 27 169
Decorative Mouldings & Columns: Exterior 29 177
Decorative Mouldings/Trim/Columns: Interior 31 185
Doors: Garage 33 193
Doors: Entry, Interior 35 198
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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
PRODUCT CATEGORIES Summary Detailed Results
Doors: Patio/Wide Window Openings 37 206
Electrical Systems/Load Centers 39 215
Exterior Foundation Waterproofing (Construction Phase) 41 220
Engineered I-Joists 43 225
Exterior Wall Sheathing 45 230
Faucets 47 235
Fireplaces 49 243
Flooring: Laminate, Vinyl, Wood 51 248
Garage Door Openers 53 256
Generators 55 261
Housewrap 57 266
HVAC 59 271
Insulation 61 276
Kitchen Appliances 63 281
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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
PRODUCT CATEGORIES Summary Detailed Results
Laundry Appliances 65 289
Lighting 67 294
Lighting Controls/Switches 69 299
Locksets/Hardware 71 304
Manufactured Stone 73 309
Oriented Strand Board 75 314
Paints/Stains/Varnishes 77 319
Roofing: Asphalt/Fiberglass Shingles 79 324
Roofing: Clay/Concrete/Synthetic Tiles 81 329
Roofing: Metal 83 334
Shower Doors/Surrounds 85 339
Siding: Brick & Brick Veneer 89 344
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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
PRODUCT CATEGORIES Summary Detailed Results
Siding: EIFS/Stucco 89 349
Siding: Engineered Wood 91 354
Siding: Fiber Cement 93 359
Siding: Insulated/Vinyl 95 364
Surfacing: Laminate, Quartz, Solid Surfaces 97 372
Underlayment 99 379
Wallboard 101 384
Water Heaters 103 389
Windows: Fiberglass 105 394
Windows: Vinyl 107 399
Windows: Wood & Clad-Wood 109 406
Windows: Skylights/Roof 111 411
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OBJECTIVES AND METHODS
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O B J E C T I V E S A N D M E T H O D S
The Brand Use findings cited in this report are based on a survey
sponsored by Hanley Wood on behalf of their publication, BUILDER. The
survey was conducted by The Farnsworth Group.
PROJECT OBJECTIVES
The purpose of this research is to profile the brands used by builders.
Specific areas of inquiry included:
The number and average sale price of residential units built in 2016.
Familiarity, use and opinions about brands in 51 product categories
Importance of factors influencing brand selection within each product
category
PROJECT METHODOLOGY
The survey was conducted online and included Hanley Wood subscribers
classified as “Builders, Builders-developers or General Contractors.” The
data was collected from November 2016 through January 2017 and is
based on 936 qualified responses.
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P R O J E C T R E S U LT S
The following pages present a graphic summary of brand-related results
by product category.
Only the top three brands have been included in the charts for each
question, based on the percentage of respondents indicating each brand
(or the average rating provided for each). Full results for all brands and
questions are listed in the Detailed Results section of this report.
BASES FOR RESULTS
The bases for the percentages vary depending on the number of
products they have influence in selecting or purchasing for their
firm’s projects
Results of the quality ratings are based on those giving a rating for
each brand
Brands not mentioned (receiving 0% mentions) are not included in
the detailed results
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PRODUCT SUMMARIES
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Brand Familiarity Brands Specified/Used in the Past 2 Years
Brands Specified/Used Most Quality Rating
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TOP 3 – BATH FIXTURES AND ACCESSORIES
91.8%
94.5%
94.5%
American Standard
Kohler
Delta
62.3%
72.6%
76.0%
American Standard
Delta
Kohler
17.8%
20.5%
30.8%
Delta
Moen/Creative SpecialitiesInternational
Kohler
5.91
6.02
6.18
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Hansgrohe
Toto
Kohler
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Importance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
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BATH FIXTURES AND ACCESSORIES
4.29
5.07
5.46
5.77
5.82
6.02
6.13
6.60
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Green/sustainable features
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Ease of installation
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Product price
Warranty
Availability of product through your dealer
Product performance
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Brand Familiarity Brands Specified/Used in the Past 2 Years
Brands Specified/Used Most Quality Rating
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TOP 3 – BATHROOM VENTILATION/FANS
69.6%
89.2%
92.6%
Panasonic Eco Solutions
Broan
NuTone
37.2%
70.3%
71.6%
Panasonic Eco Solutions
Broan
NuTone
20.3%
31.8%
31.8%
Panasonic Eco Solutions
Broan
NuTone
5.30
5.34
5.76
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Broan
NuTone
Panasonic Eco Solutions
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Importance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
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BATHROOM VENTILATION/FANS
4.18
4.49
5.19
5.51
5.60
5.67
5.85
6.50
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Green/sustainable features
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Ease of installation
Product price
Warranty
Availability of product through your dealer
Product performance
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Brand Familiarity Brands Specified/Used in the Past 2 Years
Brands Specified/Used Most Quality Rating
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TOP 3 – CABINETS: SEMI-CUSTOM, CUSTOM AND STOCK
64.6%
68.5%
72.3%
Aristokraft
Merillat
KraftMaid
25.4%
27.7%
33.1%
KraftMaid
Merillat
Armstrong
8.5%
9.2%
10.8%
Timberlake
Merillat
KraftMaid
4.89
4.89
5.14
5.17
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Bruce
Timberlake
Crown Point Cabinetry
Wood-Mode
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Importance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
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CABINETS: SEMI -CUSTOM, CUSTOM AND STOCK
5.01
5.27
5.31
5.79
5.94
6.02
6.15
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Ease of installation
Product price
Warranty
Availability of product through your dealer
Product performance
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Brand Familiarity Brands Specified/Used in the Past 2 Years
Brands Specified/Used Most Quality Rating
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TOP 3 – CARPET
29.2%
88.3%
91.2%
Beaulieu
Shaw
Mohawk
8.0%
8.0%
71.5%
73.7%
Beaulieu
Dalton Paradise Carpet
Mohawk
Shaw
1.5%
33.6%
47.4%
Beaulieu
Mohawk
Shaw
4.74
5.61
5.63
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Beaulieu
Mohawk
Shaw
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4.16
4.56
4.80
5.52
5.70
5.91
6.01
6.20
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Green/sustainable features
Ease of installation
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Warranty
Availability of product through your dealer
Product price
Product performance
CARPET
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Brand Familiarity Brands Specified/Used in the Past 2 Years
Brands Specified/Used Most Quality Rating
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TOP 3 – CAULKS/SEALANTS
84.9%
86.5%
93.7%
GE Silicones, Sealants,Adhesives
Loctite
Gorilla Glue
65.9%
65.9%
75.4%
Dow Corning
Loctite
GE Silicones, Sealants,Adhesives
12.7%
14.3%
21.4%
OSI Sealants
DAP (Phenoseal
GE Silicones, Sealants,Adhesives
5.80
5.84
5.89
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Loctite
Gorilla Glue
GE Silicones, Sealants,Adhesives
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Importance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
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CAULKS/SEALANTS
4.11
4.32
4.92
5.42
5.51
6.11
6.27
6.75
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Green/sustainable features
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Warranty
Product price
Availability of product through your dealer
Ease of installation
Product performance
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Brand Familiarity Brands Specified/Used in the Past 2 Years
Brands Specified/Used Most Quality Rating
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TOP 3 – CENTRAL VACUUMS
68.9%
68.9%
77.9%
Beam Central Vacuum Systemsby Electrolux
Hoover
NuTone
17.2%
36.1%
45.1%
Eureka
Beam Central VacuumSystems by Electrolux
NuTone
7.4%
7.4%
25.4%
32.8%
Eureka
H-P Products VACUFLO
Beam Central Vacuum Systemsby Electrolux
NuTone
5.05
5.36
5.60
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Hoover
NuTone
Beam Central VacuumSystems by Electrolux
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Importance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
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CENTRAL VACUUMS
4.09
4.96
5.38
5.53
5.56
5.88
5.94
6.29
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Green/sustainable features
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Ease of installation
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Product price
Availability of product through your dealer
Warranty
Product performance
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Brand Familiarity Brands Specified/Used in the Past 2 Years
Brands Specified/Used Most Quality Rating
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55.3%
55.3%
63.4%
83.7%
Florida Tile
Shaw
American Olsen
Dal-Tile
27.6%
36.6%
69.1%
Florida Tile
American Olsen
Dal-Tile
7.3%
7.3%
43.1%
American Olsen
Florida Tile
Dal-Tile
5.65
5.83
5.85
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Arizona Tile
Dal-Tile
Porcelanosa
TOP 3 – CERAMIC TILE
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Importance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
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CERAMIC TILE
4.68
5.02
5.20
5.32
5.76
6.07
6.26
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Ease of installation
Warranty
Product price
Availability of product through your dealer
Product performance
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Brands Specified/Used Most Quality Rating
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78.2%
81.2%
82.7%
California Closets
Rubbermaid
Closet Maid
22.6%
35.3%
53.4%
California Closets
Rubbermaid
Closet Maid
10.5%
12.8%
35.3%
California Closets
Rubbermaid
Closet Maid
5.20
5.20
5.34
5.39
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Gladiator Garage Works(Whirlpool)
Rubbermaid
Closet Maid
California Closets
TOP 3 – CLOSET/ORGANIZATION SYSTEMS
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Importance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
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CLOSET/ORGANIZATION SYSTEMS
3.87
4.52
5.08
5.43
5.66
5.79
5.95
6.30
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Green/sustainable features
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Warranty
Ease of installation
Product price
Availability of product through your dealer
Product performance
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Brand Familiarity Brands Specified/Used in the Past 2 Years
Brands Specified/Used Most Quality Rating
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TOP 3 – DECKING: COMPOSITE/PVC
77.1%
78.8%
82.2%
AZEK Decks
CertainTeed
Trex
33.9%
48.3%
62.7%
CertainTeed
AZEK Decks
Trex
11.0%
16.9%
41.5%
AZEK Decks
CertainTeed
Trex
5.27
5.57
5.58
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
TimberTech
Trex
AZEK Decks
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Importance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
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DECKING: COMPOSITE/PVC
4.41
5.13
5.60
5.70
5.89
6.01
6.05
6.53
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Green/sustainable features
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Product price
Ease of installation
Warranty
Availability of product through your dealer
Product performance
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Brand Familiarity Brands Specified/Used in the Past 2 Years
Brands Specified/Used Most Quality Rating
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TOP 3 – DECORATIVE MOULDINGS & COLUMNS: EXTERIOR
69.2%
78.6%
82.9%
AZEK Trimboards
HardieTrim (James Hardie)
CertainTeed
47.0%
53.8%
64.1%
AZEK Trimboards
CertainTeed
HardieTrim (JamesHardie)
11.1%
13.7%
28.2%
AZEK Trimboards
CertainTeed
HardieTrim (James Hardie)
5.66
5.72
5.94
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
HardieTrim (JamesHardie)
AZEK Trimboards
Permacast (HB&G)
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DECORATIVE MOULDINGS & COLUMNS: EXTERIOR
4.74
5.23
5.77
5.84
5.88
6.13
6.47
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Ease of installation
Warranty
Product price
Availability of product through your dealer
Product performance
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Brands Specified/Used Most Quality Rating
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TOP 3 – DECORATIVE MOULDINGS/TRIM/COLUMNS: INTERIOR
41.4%
54.1%
62.2%
Crown Columns andMillwork
Flex Trim
Fypon
25.2%
29.7%
36.9%
Permacast (HB&G)
Flex Trim
Fypon
7.2%
7.2%
11.7%
12.6%
Flex Trim
WindsorONE (WindowMill)
Permacast (HB&G)
Fypon
5.74
5.74
5.86
6.10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Fypon
White RiverHardwoods
Permacast (HB&G)
Enkeboll Designs
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DECORATIVE MOULDINGS/TRIM/COLUMNS: INTERIOR
4.59
4.99
5.37
5.60
5.65
6.01
6.03
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Warranty
Ease of installation
Product price
Availability of product through your dealer
Product performance
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Brand Familiarity Brands Specified/Used in the Past 2 Years
Brands Specified/Used Most Quality Rating
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TOP 3 – DOORS: GARAGE
70.5%
78.8%
79.5%
Clopay
JELD-WEN
Overhead Door
34.1%
36.4%
37.9%
Wayne-Dalton
Clopay
Overhead Door
17.4%
18.2%
18.9%
Clopay
Wayne-Dalton
Overhead Door
5.47
5.58
5.61
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Overhead Door
Clopay
Wayne-Dalton
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DOORS: GARAGE
5.19
5.27
5.32
6.04
6.04
6.10
6.42
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Ease of installation
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Product price
Warranty
Availability of product through your dealer
Product performance
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Brands Specified/Used Most Quality Rating
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TOP 3 – DOORS: ENTRY, INTERIOR
45.5%
59.3%
63.4%
Masonite
JELD-WEN
Therma-Tru
14.6%
19.5%
26.8%
Masonite
JELD-WEN
Therma-Tru
5.50
5.74
5.76
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Simpson
Pella
Therma-Tru
82.9%
83.7%
90.2%
Masonite
Therma-Tru
JELD-WEN
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DOORS: ENTRY, INTERIOR
4.85
5.32
5.61
5.90
5.96
6.12
6.50
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Ease of installation
Product price
Warranty
Availability of product through your dealer
Product performance
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Brands Specified/Used Most Quality Rating
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TOP 3 – DOORS: PATIO/WIDE WINDOW OPENINGS
36.9%
39.3%
63.9%
Pella
JELD-WEN
Andersen
12.3%
12.3%
12.3%
24.6%
JELD-WEN
Marvin
Pella
Andersen
5.64
5.89
6.01
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Pella
Marvin
Andersen
85.2%
86.1%
94.3%
Pella
JELD-WEN
Andersen
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DOORS: PATIO/WIDE WINDOW OPENINGS
4.47
5.41
5.70
5.74
5.92
6.12
6.26
6.56
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Green/sustainable features
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Ease of installation
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Product price
Availability of product through your dealer
Warranty
Product performance
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Brand Familiarity Brands Specified/Used in the Past 2 Years
Brands Specified/Used Most Quality Rating
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TOP 3 – ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS/LOAD CENTERS
47.1%
53.7%
80.2%
Siemens
GE Appliances
Square D by SchneiderElectric
15.7%
16.5%
53.7%
Siemens
GE Appliances
Square D by SchneiderElectric
5.66
6.04
6.24
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
GE Appliances
Siemens
Square D by SchneiderElectric
76.9%
84.3%
87.6%
Siemens
Square D by SchneiderElectric
GE Appliances
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS/LOAD CENTERS
4.74
5.23
5.72
5.81
5.91
6.12
6.21
6.52
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Green/sustainable features
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Ease of installation
Product price
Warranty
Availability of product through your dealer
Product performance
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Brand Familiarity Brands Specified/Used in the Past 2 Years
Brands Specified/Used Most Quality Rating
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TOP 3 – EXTERIOR FOUNDATION WATERPROOFING(CONSTRUCTION PHASE)
12.6%
12.6%
29.9%
Delta (Cosella-Durken)
Watchdog
Tuff-N-Dri
8.7%
11.8%
23.6%
Watchdog
Delta (Cosella-Durken)
Tuff-N-Dri
5.23
5.50
5.96
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Delta (Cosella-Durken)
Tuff-N-Dri
Watchdog
24.4%
29.1%
50.4%
Rub-R-Wall
Delta (Cosella-Durken)
Tuff-N-Dri
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EXTERIOR FOUNDATION WATERPROOFING(CONSTRUCTION PHASE)
4.56
4.71
5.26
5.45
5.55
5.80
6.03
6.38
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Green/sustainable features
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Product price
Ease of installation
Availability of product through your dealer
Warranty
Product performance
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Brands Specified/Used Most Quality Rating
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TOP 3 – ENGINEERED I -JOISTS
50.9%
53.5%
57.9%
Georgia Pacific
Boise Cascade
Trus Joint(Weyerhaeuser)
17.5%
23.7%
33.3%
Georgia Pacific
Boise Cascade
Trus Joint(Weyerhaeuser)
5.80
5.85
6.03
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
LP
Georgia Pacific
Trus Joint(Weyerhaeuser)
82.5%
87.7%
89.5%
Trus Joint(Weyerhaeuser)
Georgia Pacific
Boise Cascade
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ENGINEERED I -JOISTS
4.57
5.17
5.49
5.93
5.96
6.11
6.21
6.48
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Green/sustainable features
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Product price
Ease of installation
Warranty
Availability of product through your dealer
Product performance
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Brands Specified/Used Most Quality Rating
45
TOP 3 – EXTERIOR WALL SHEATHING
36.1%
38.7%
39.5%
Owens Corning
LP
Dow Styrofoam
11.8%
11.8%
16.0%
16.8%
Owens Corning
Weyerhaeuser
LP
ZIP System WallSheathing (Huber…
5.66
5.72
5.91
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Weyerhaeuser
Owens Corning
ZIP System WallSheathing (Huber
Engineered Woods)
68.9%
71.4%
73.9%
ZIP System WallSheathing (Huber
Engineered Woods)
Georgia-Pacific(DensGlass Gold)
Dow Styrofoam
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EXTERIOR WALL SHEATHING
4.44
4.93
5.31
5.73
5.80
6.01
6.08
6.35
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Green/sustainable features
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Warranty
Ease of installation
Product price
Availability of product through your dealer
Product performance
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47
TOP 3 – FAUCETS
67.5%
69.3%
71.1%
Moen
Delta
Kohler
27.2%
28.1%
30.7%
Moen
Delta
Kohler
5.78
5.87
6.21
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Moen
Grohe
Kohler
91.2%
91.2%
93.0%
93.9%
AmericanStandard
Moen
Delta
Kohler
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48
FAUCETS
4.22
5.11
5.69
5.73
5.79
6.08
6.13
6.51
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Green/sustainable features
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Ease of installation
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Product price
Warranty
Availability of product through your dealer
Product performance
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49
TOP 3 – FIREPLACES
28.7%
38.3%
42.6%
Majestic
Heatilator
Heat & Glo
12.2%
20.9%
22.6%
Majestic
Heatilator
Heat & Glo
5.50
5.59
5.80
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Heatilator
Napoleon
Vermont Castings
67.8%
69.6%
77.4%
Majestic
Heat & Glo
Heatilator
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FIREPLACES
4.09
4.89
5.09
5.37
5.75
5.82
5.83
6.18
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Green/sustainable features
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Ease of installation
Product price
Warranty
Availability of product through your dealer
Product performance
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51
TOP 3 – FLOORING: LAMINATE, VINYL, WOOD
33.3%
35.0%
45.0%
Mohawk
Bruce
Armstrong
12.5%
14.2%
15.0%
Mohawk
Bruce
Armstrong
5.57
5.62
5.67
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Goodwin Heart Pine
Bruce
Armstrong
75.8%
75.8%
83.3%
Lumber Liquidators
Pergo
Armstrong
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52
FLOORING: LAMINATE, VINYL, WOOD
4.28
4.96
5.39
5.89
6.01
6.02
6.19
6.59
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Green/sustainable features
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Ease of installation
Product price
Warranty
Availability of product through your dealer
Product performance
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Brands Specified/Used Most Quality Rating
53
TOP 3 – GARAGE DOOR OPENERS
28.8%
31.5%
63.1%
Genie
Overhead Door
LiftMaster
9.9%
14.4%
48.6%
Chamberlain
Overhead Door
LiftMaster
5.34
5.67
6.07
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Raynor
Overhead Door
LiftMaster
72.1%
75.7%
82.9%
Craftsmen
Genie
LiftMaster
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54
GARAGE DOOR OPENERS
4.11
5.05
5.41
5.76
5.91
6.13
6.14
6.50
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Green/sustainable features
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Ease of installation
Product price
Warranty
Availability of product through your dealer
Product performance
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Brands Specified/Used Most Quality Rating
55
TOP 3 – GENERATORS
34.8%
35.7%
55.7%
American Honda
Kohler
Generac
12.2%
13.0%
38.3%
Kohler
American Honda
Generac
5.96
6.00
6.07
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Generac
Kohler
American Honda
80.9%
80.9%
83.5%
86.1%
Briggs & Stratton
Kohler
American Honda
Generac
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56
GENERATORS
5.25
5.62
5.65
5.65
6.01
6.09
6.55
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Ease of installation
Product price
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Availability of product through your dealer
Warranty
Product performance
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Brands Specified/Used Most Quality Rating
57
TOP 3 – HOUSEWRAP
25.0%
25.9%
82.4%
James Hardie
Typar (Fiberweb)
Tyvek (DuPont)
7.4%
8.3%
68.5%
James Hardie
Typar (Fiberweb)
Tyvek (DuPont)
5.23
5.28
5.90
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
PinkWrap (OwensCorning)
James Hardie
Tyvek (DuPont)
60.2%
60.2%
95.4%
James Hardie
Typar (Fiberweb)
Tyvek (DuPont)
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58
HOUSEWRAP
4.56
4.73
5.53
5.69
5.72
5.83
5.86
6.45
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Green/sustainable features
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Ease of installation
Warranty
Availability of product through your dealer
Product price
Product performance
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Brands Specified/Used Most Quality Rating
59
TOP 3 – HVAC
28.3%
32.7%
41.6%
Lennox
Rheem
Carrier
10.6%
11.5%
18.6%
Rheem
Lennox
Carrier
5.53
5.79
5.79
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Carrier
Trane
MitsubishiElectronics
79.6%
80.5%
89.4%
Rheem
Lennox
Carrier
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60
HVAC
4.57
4.93
5.21
5.74
5.78
5.83
6.19
6.49
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Green/sustainable features
Ease of installation
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Product price
Availability of product through your dealer
Warranty
Product performance
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Brands Specified/Used Most Quality Rating
61
TOP 3 – INSULATION
48.2%
58.9%
68.8%
Johns Manville
CertainTeed
Owens Corning
11.6%
19.6%
36.6%
Johns Manville
CertainTeed
Owens Corning
5.49
5.57
5.92
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
CertainTeed
Johns Manville
Owens Corning
75.9%
83.0%
90.2%
Johns Manville
CertainTeed
Owens Corning
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62
INSULATION
4.71
4.83
5.56
5.63
5.73
5.96
6.05
6.53
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Green/sustainable features
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Ease of installation
Warranty
Product price
Availability of product through your dealer
Product performance
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Brands Specified/Used Most Quality Rating
63
TOP 3 – KITCHEN APPLIANCES
36.4%
39.1%
55.5%
Whirlpool
KitchenAid
GE Appliances
9.1%
9.1%
11.8%
29.1%
Frigidaire
KitchenAid
Whirlpool
GE Appliances
5.99
6.06
6.19
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Sub-Zero
Viking
Wolf Appliances
83.6%
85.5%
91.8%
Bosch
KitchenAid
GE Appliances
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64
KITCHEN APPLIANCES
4.55
4.81
5.25
5.77
5.98
6.14
6.25
6.48
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Green/sustainable features
Ease of installation
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Availability of product through your dealer
Warranty
Product price
Product performance
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Brands Specified/Used Most Quality Rating
65
TOP 3 – LAUNDRY APPLIANCES
87.8%
90.4%
92.2%
Bosch
Whirlpool
GE Appliances
33.0%
54.8%
56.5%
LG
GE Appliances
Whirlpool
10.4%
21.7%
27.8%
LG
Whirlpool
GE Appliances
5.56
5.91
5.97
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Fisher & Paykel
Thermador
Bosch
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66
LAUNDRY APPLIANCES
4.44
4.99
5.35
5.60
5.77
5.91
6.01
6.54
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Green/sustainable features
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Ease of installation
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Availability of product through your dealer
Product price
Warranty
Product performance
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Brand Familiarity Brands Specified/Used in the Past 2 Years
Brands Specified/Used Most Quality Rating
67
TOP 3 – LIGHTING
37.0%
43.5%
51.9%
Kichler
Progress
Halo
13.9%
17.6%
23.1%
Kichler
Progress
Halo
5.84
5.89
5.90
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Kichler
Rejuvenation Lamp& Fixture
Halo
57.4%
59.3%
77.8%
Progress
Kichler
Halo
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68
LIGHTING
4.30
4.86
5.16
5.38
5.51
5.89
6.02
6.20
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Green/sustainable features
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Ease of installation
Warranty
Availability of product through your dealer
Product price
Product performance
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Brand Familiarity Brands Specified/Used in the Past 2 Years
Brands Specified/Used Most Quality Rating
69
TOP 3 – LIGHTING CONTROLS/SWITCHES
37.8%
57.7%
77.5%
General Electric
Lutron
Leviton
8.1%
13.5%
55.9%
Pass & Seymour
Lutron
Leviton
5.85
6.00
6.13
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Pass & Seymour
Leviton
Lutron
73.9%
82.9%
91.0%
General Electric
Lutron
Leviton
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70
LIGHTING CONTROLS/SWITCHES
4.49
4.95
5.32
5.67
5.91
5.95
6.02
6.39
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Green/sustainable features
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Ease of installation
Product price
Warranty
Availability of product through your dealer
Product performance
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Brands Specified/Used Most Quality Rating
71
TOP 3 – LOCKSETS/HARDWARE
34.8%
63.4%
67.0%
Dexter by Schlage
Schlage (Ingersall RandResidential Solutions)
Kwikset
8.9%
29.5%
36.6%
Emtek
Schlage (Ingersall RandResidential Solutions)
Kwikset
5.91
5.93
6.01
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Modeco
Schlage (Ingersall RandResidential Solutions)
Baldwin
80.4%
82.1%
93.8%
Baldwin
Schlage (Ingersall RandResidential Solutions)
Kwikset
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72
LOCKSETS/HARDWARE
4.74
5.35
5.63
5.80
5.86
5.96
6.53
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Warranty
Product price
Ease of installation
Availability of product through your dealer
Product performance
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Brands Specified/Used Most Quality Rating
73
TOP 3 – MANUFACTURED STONE
23.9%
26.6%
40.4%
Coronado Stone
Cultured Stone
Eldorado Stone
12.8%
12.8%
22.9%
Coronado Stone
Cultured Stone
Eldorado Stone
5.50
5.50
5.65
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Belgard (oldcastle)
Coronado Stone
Eldorado Stone
56.9%
57.8%
72.5%
Coronado Stone
Cultured Stone
Eldorado Stone
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74
MANUFACTURED STONE
5.13
5.33
5.38
5.55
5.82
5.88
6.08
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Warranty
Ease of installation
Availability of product through your dealer
Product price
Product performance
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75
TOP 3 – ORIENTED STRAND BOARD
38.0%
47.2%
61.1%
LP OSB
Advantech (HuberEngineered Woods)
Georgia-Pacific
17.6%
27.8%
32.4%
LP OSB
Advantech (HuberEngineered Woods)
Georgia-Pacific
5.63
5.80
6.22
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
LP TechShield
Georgia-Pacific
Advantech (HuberEngineered Woods)
64.8%
66.7%
89.8%
Advantech (HuberEngineered Woods)
LP OSB
Georgia-Pacific
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76
ORIENTED STRAND BOARD
4.37
4.94
5.34
5.55
5.64
5.95
5.97
6.31
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Green/sustainable features
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Ease of installation
Warranty
Availability of product through your dealer
Product price
Product performance
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77
TOP 3 – PAINTS/STAINS/VARNISHES
34.8%
49.1%
72.3%
Behr PaintCorporation
Benjamin Moore
Sherwin-Williams
8.9%
15.2%
51.8%
Behr PaintCorporation
Benjamin Moore
Sherwin-Williams
5.76
5.97
6.00
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Kilz (MasterchemIndustries)
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
86.6%
86.6%
94.6%
95.5%
Behr PaintCorporation
Glidden
Benjamin Moore
Sherwin-Williams
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78
PAINTS/STAINS/VARNISHES
4.77
5.35
5.50
5.60
5.93
5.95
6.13
6.48
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Green/sustainable features
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Warranty
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Product price
Ease of installation
Availability of product through your dealer
Product performance
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Brands Specified/Used Most Quality Rating
79
TOP 3 – ROOFING: ASPHALT/FIBERGLASS SHINGLES
51.8%
59.1%
63.6%
Owens Corning
CertainTeed
GAF (includingTimberline)
17.3%
27.3%
35.5%
Owens Corning
CertainTeed
GAF (includingTimberline)
5.49
5.72
5.78
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Owens Corning
CertainTeed
GAF (includingTimberline)
85.5%
88.2%
90.9%
GAF (includingTimberline)
Owens Corning
CertainTeed
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80
ROOFING: ASPHALT/FIBERGLASS SHINGLES
4.29
4.46
5.12
5.51
5.99
6.06
6.23
6.55
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Green/sustainable features
Ease of installation
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Product price
Availability of product through your dealer
Warranty
Product performance
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81
TOP 3 – ROOFING: CLAY/CONCRETE/SYNTHETIC TILES
12.4%
26.7%
47.6%
Eagle
GAF TruSlate
CertainTeed
6.7%
11.4%
42.9%
Eagle
GAF TruSlate
CertainTeed
5.72
5.87
5.94
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
DaVinci
GAF TruSlate
CertainTeed
40.0%
66.7%
79.0%
Boral Roofing LLC
GAF TruSlate
CertainTeed
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82
ROOFING: CLAY/CONCRETE/SYNTHETIC TILES
4.68
5.18
5.48
5.50
5.92
6.01
6.05
6.36
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Green/sustainable features
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Ease of installation
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Product price
Availability of product through your dealer
Warranty
Product performance
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83
TOP 3 – ROOFING: METAL
11.0%
15.6%
24.8%
Alcan LLC
Metal SalesManufacturing
American BuildingComponents (ABC)
6.4%
13.8%
19.3%
Alcan LLC
Metal SalesManufacturing
American BuildingComponents (ABC)
5.56
5.63
5.76
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
American BuildingComponents (ABC)
Revere Cooper
Metal SalesManufacturing
26.6%
30.3%
41.3%
Metal SalesManufacturing
Alcan LLC
American BuildingComponents (ABC)
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84
ROOFING: METAL
4.00
4.85
5.00
5.26
5.59
5.69
5.74
6.14
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Green/sustainable features
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Ease of installation
Product price
Warranty
Availability of product through your dealer
Product performance
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Brands Specified/Used Most Quality Rating
85
TOP 3 – SHOWER DOORS/SURROUNDS
35.8%
36.7%
45.9%
Sterling
American Standard
Kohler
18.3%
18.3%
23.9%
American Standard
Sterling
Kohler
5.44
5.67
6.07
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Sterling
Jacuzzi
Kohler
59.6%
72.5%
81.7%
Jacuzzi
American Standard
Kohler
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86
SHOWER DOORS/SURROUNDS
3.89
4.77
4.92
5.00
5.66
5.83
5.92
6.33
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Green/sustainable features
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Ease of installation
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Warranty
Availability of product through your dealer
Product price
Product performance
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Brands Specified/Used Most Quality Rating
87
TOP 3 – SIDING: BRICK & BRICK VENEER
15.3%
24.3%
36.9%
Acme Brick
Boral
Eldorado Stone
10.8%
17.1%
25.2%
Acme Brick
Boral
Eldorado Stone
5.80
5.91
6.00
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Boral
General Shale
Glen-Gerry
41.4%
55.9%
64.9%
Acme Brick
Boral
Eldorado Stone
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88
SIDING: BRICK & BRICK VENEER
5.14
5.34
5.45
5.69
5.83
5.84
6.07
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Warranty
Ease of installation
Availability of product through your dealer
Product price
Product performance
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Brand Familiarity Brands Specified/Used in the Past 2 Years
Brands Specified/Used Most Quality Rating
89
TOP 3 – SIDING: EIFS/STUCCO
12.7%
16.4%
41.8%
Parex/La Habra
STO
Dryvit
7.3%
7.3%
11.8%
32.7%
Parex/La Habra
Senergy
STO
Dryvit
5.73
5.87
5.89
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
TEC
STO
Omega Products
20.0%
20.0%
34.5%
72.7%
Parex/La Habra
TEC
STO
Dryvit
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Importance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
90
SIDING: EIFS/STUCCO
4.91
5.31
5.39
5.61
5.72
5.95
6.37
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Ease of installation
Availability of product through your dealer
Product price
Warranty
Product performance
2 0 1 7 B u i l d e r B r a n d U s e S t u d y
Brand Familiarity Brands Specified/Used in the Past 2 Years
Brands Specified/Used Most Quality Rating
91
TOP 3 – SIDING: ENGINEERED WOOD
6.7%
8.6%
53.3%
Collins/TruWood
Roseburg/DuraTemp
LP SmartSide
4.8%
5.7%
49.5%
Collins/TruWood
Roseburg/DuraTemp
LP SmartSide
5.15
5.17
5.87
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Collins/TruWood
Roseburg/DuraTemp
LP SmartSide
19.0%
21.9%
67.6%
Collins/TruWood
Roseburg/DuraTemp
LP SmartSide
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92
SIDING: ENGINEERED WOOD
4.91
5.28
5.57
5.80
6.11
6.11
6.37
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Ease of installation
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Product price
Availability of product through your dealer
Warranty
Product performance
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Brand Familiarity Brands Specified/Used in the Past 2 Years
Brands Specified/Used Most Quality Rating
93
TOP 3 – SIDING: FIBER CEMENT
21.0%
28.6%
84.8%
Artisan (James Hardie)
CertainTeed
HardiePlank (JamesHardie)
5.7%
5.7%
12.4%
69.5%
Artisan (James Hardie)
Nichiha
CertainTeed
HardiePlank (JamesHardie)
5.32
5.80
6.19
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
CertainTeed
Artisan (James Hardie)
HardiePlank (JamesHardie)
61.9%
81.0%
92.4%
Artisan (James Hardie)
CertainTeed
HardiePlank (JamesHardie)
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94
SIDING: FIBER CEMENT
5.16
5.49
5.80
5.91
6.04
6.06
6.46
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Ease of installation
Product price
Availability of product through your dealer
Warranty
Product performance
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Brand Familiarity Brands Specified/Used in the Past 2 Years
Brands Specified/Used Most Quality Rating
95
TOP 3 – SIDING: INSULATED/VINYL
14.4%
26.9%
53.8%
Mastic HomeExteriors by Ply Gem
Georgia-PacificSiding
CertainTeed
6.7%
6.7%
11.5%
38.5%
Alside
Mastic Home Exteriors byPly Gem
Georgia-Pacific Siding
CertainTeed
5.72
6.00
6.10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Georgia-PacificSiding
Structure (Alcoa)
CertainTeed
33.7%
65.4%
76.0%
Mastic Home Exteriors byPly Gem
Georgia-Pacific Siding
CertainTeed
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Importance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
96
SIDING: INSULATED/VINYL
5.18
5.41
5.89
6.06
6.10
6.19
6.42
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Warranty
Ease of installation
Product price
Availability of product through your dealer
Product performance
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Brand Familiarity Brands Specified/Used in the Past 2 Years
Brands Specified/Used Most Quality Rating
97
TOP 3 – SURFACING: LAMINATE, QUARTZ, SOLID SURFACES
31.1%
34.9%
41.5%
Silestone
Corian (DuPont)
Formica
14.2%
15.1%
17.0%
Silestone
Corian (DuPont)
Formica
5.99
6.02
6.10
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Silestone
Cambria
Staron Quartz
74.5%
74.5%
74.5%
84.9%
86.8%
Silestone
Wilsonart
Zodiag (DuPont)
Corian (DuPont)
Formica
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Importance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
98
SURFACING: LAMINATE, QUARTZ, SOLID SURFACES
4.52
5.17
5.54
5.69
5.83
5.97
5.99
6.48
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Green/sustainable features
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Ease of installation
Warranty
Product price
Availability of product through your dealer
Product performance
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Brand Familiarity Brands Specified/Used in the Past 2 Years
Brands Specified/Used Most Quality Rating
99
TOP 3 – UNDERLAYMENT
29.8%
49.0%
51.9%
CertainTeed
Hardiebacker by JamesHardie
DUROCK (USG)
11.5%
17.3%
24.0%
Georgia-Pacific(DensShield)
DUROCK (USG)
Hardiebacker by JamesHardie
5.82
5.99
6.05
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Georgia-Pacific(DensShield)
Hardiebacker by JamesHardie
Schluter-Systems(Canads) Inc.
69.2%
71.2%
78.8%
Hardiebacker by JamesHardie
CertainTeed
DUROCK (USG)
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100
UNDERLAYMENT
4.61
5.07
5.47
5.88
5.93
5.94
6.02
6.40
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Green/sustainable features
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Product price
Ease of installation
Warranty
Availability of product through your dealer
Product performance
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Brand Familiarity Brands Specified/Used in the Past 2 Years
Brands Specified/Used Most Quality Rating
101
TOP 3 – WALLBOARD
30.8%
45.8%
77.6%
Georgia-Pacific (DensArmor/DensArmor Plus)
Gold Bond (National Gypsum)
SHEETROCK (USG)
5.6%
15.0%
64.5%
CertainTeed
Gold Bond (National Gypsum)
SHEETROCK (USG)
5.72
5.74
5.98
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
CertainTeed
Gold Bond (National Gypsum)
SHEETROCK (USG)
69.2%
69.2%
75.7%
90.7%
CertainTeed
Georgia-Pacific (DensArmor/DensArmor Plus)
Gold Bond (National Gypsum)
SHEETROCK (USG)
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102
WALLBOARD
4.39
4.86
5.01
5.38
5.77
6.12
6.16
6.19
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Green/sustainable features
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Warranty
Ease of installation
Product price
Availability of product through your dealer
Product performance
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Brand Familiarity Brands Specified/Used in the Past 2 Years
Brands Specified/Used Most Quality Rating
103
TOP 3 – WATER HEATERS
32.7%
42.1%
44.9%
Rinnai
Rheem
A.O. Smith
15.0%
18.7%
23.4%
Bradford White
Rheem
A.O. Smith
5.94
5.96
6.06
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Navien America
Bosch
Rinnai
66.4%
77.6%
86.0%
Ruud
A.O. Smith
Rheem
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WATER HEATERS
4.65
5.00
5.45
5.65
5.98
6.21
6.24
6.53
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Green/sustainable features
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Ease of installation
Product price
Availability of product through your dealer
Warranty
Product performance
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Brand Familiarity Brands Specified/Used in the Past 2 Years
Brands Specified/Used Most Quality Rating
105
TOP 3 – WINDOWS: FIBERGLASS
23.3%
24.3%
45.6%
Weathershield
Pella Impervia
Integrity From MarvinWindows and Doors
10.7%
18.4%
34.0%
Pella Impervia
Weathershield
Integrity From MarvinWindows and Doors
5.31
5.49
6.03
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Milgard
Pella Impervia
Integrity From MarvinWindows and Doors
61.2%
66.0%
78.6%
Weathershield
Pella Impervia
Integrity From MarvinWindows and Doors
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WINDOWS: FIBERGLASS
4.82
5.35
5.71
5.99
5.99
6.11
6.35
6.49
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Green/sustainable features
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Ease of installation
Product price
Availability of product through your dealer
Warranty
Product performance
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Brands Specified/Used Most Quality Rating
107
TOP 3 – WINDOWS: VINYL
15.4%
20.2%
44.2%
Ply Gem Windows
Silver Line (an AndersenCompany)
JELD-WEN
8.7%
8.7%
22.1%
Milgard
Silver Line (anAndersen Company)
JELD-WEN
5.41
5.58
6.00
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Weather Shield/Visions2000
ThermaStar by Pella
YKK AP
43.3%
51.0%
85.6%
Silver Line (an AndersenCompany)
CertainTeed
JELD-WEN
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WINDOWS: VINYL
4.47
5.18
5.49
5.69
6.02
6.12
6.14
6.47
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Green/sustainable features
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Ease of installation
Product price
Warranty
Availability of product through your dealer
Product performance
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Brands Specified/Used Most Quality Rating
109
TOP 3 – WINDOWS: WOOD & CLAD-WOOD
34.0%
40.6%
50.9%
Pella
JELD-WEN
Andersen
15.1%
17.0%
33.0%
Marvin
JELD-WEN
Andersen
5.31
5.31
5.63
5.79
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Pella
Kolbe & Kolbe
Andersen
Marvin
86.8%
88.7%
92.5%
JELD-WEN
Pella
Andersen
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110
WINDOWS: WOOD & CLAD -WOOD
5.13
5.74
6.01
6.09
6.10
6.14
6.47
6.57
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Green/sustainable features
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Product price
Ease of installation
Availability of product through your dealer
Warranty
Product performance
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Brand Familiarity Brands Specified/Used in the Past 2 Years
Brands Specified/Used Most Quality Rating
111
TOP 3 – WINDOWS: SKYLIGHT/ROOF
17.9%
28.3%
66.0%
Solatube
Andersen
Velux
6.6%
18.9%
61.3%
Solatube
Andersen
Velux
5.56
5.83
6.33
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Weathershield
Andersen
Velux
61.3%
77.4%
84.0%
Solatube
Andersen
Velux
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WINDOWS: SKYLIGHT/ROOF
4.75
5.14
5.58
5.79
6.00
6.08
6.23
6.53
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Green/sustainable features
Strong relationship with the manufacturer/dealer
Strength of manufacturer's brand/reputation
Product price
Availability of product through your dealer
Ease of installation
Warranty
Product performance
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DETAILED RESULTS
• FIRMOGRAPHICS
• CATEGORIES
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PRIMARY BUSINESS
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Lessthan 5 5 to 49 50+
Home Builder 48.8% 63.6% 40.5% 47.7% 46.3% 73.8% 46.1% 42.5% 60.7% 53.1% 19.2%
Residential General Contractor 44.9% 30.5% 54.9% 44.6% 45.7% 14.3% 47.8% 53.4% 39.0% 44.0% 57.0%
Multi-Family Builder 6.3% 5.9% 4.6% 7.7% 8.0% 11.9% 6.1% 4.1% 0.3% 2.9% 23.8%
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NUMBER OF RESIDENTIAL UNITS BUILT IN 2016
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Lessthan 5 5 to 49 50+
Fewer than 5 35.9% 40.9% 30.1% 36.5% 38.8% 47.6% 30.6% 41.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0%
5 - 9 18.7% 18.6% 20.3% 16.7% 18.6% 9.5% 19.4% 21.6% 0.0% 43.0% 0.0%
10 - 24 17.3% 18.6% 20.6% 18.5% 9.0% 19.0% 17.9% 15.3% 0.0% 39.8% 0.0%
25 - 49 7.5% 8.6% 4.9% 9.0% 8.5% 7.1% 8.7% 5.2% 0.0% 17.2% 0.0%
50 - 74 4.4% 4.5% 3.6% 6.8% 2.7% 3.2% 4.8% 4.1% 0.0% 0.0% 21.2%
75 - 99 4.5% 3.2% 4.6% 3.6% 6.9% 6.3% 4.1% 4.5% 0.0% 0.0% 21.8%
100 or more 11.8% 5.5% 16.0% 9.0% 15.4% 7.1% 14.6% 8.2% 0.0% 0.0% 57.0%
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AVERAGE SALE PRICE
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Less than $150,000 13.5% 18.2% 9.5% 18.0% 9.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 17.9% 11.1% 10.9%
$150,000 - $299,999 28.2% 26.8% 32.7% 35.6% 13.8% 0.0% 48.7% 0.0% 25.9% 32.2% 23.8%
$300,000 - $499,999 29.7% 25.5% 32.7% 29.3% 30.3% 0.0% 51.3% 0.0% 23.5% 29.0% 42.0%
$500,000 or more 28.6% 29.5% 25.2% 17.1% 46.8% 0.0% 0.0% 100.0% 32.7% 27.8% 23.3%
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WILLINGNESS TO TRY NEW BRANDS
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Lessthan 5 5 to 49 50+
Much more willing 15.8% 18.6% 16.0% 11.3% 17.6% 14.3% 15.3% 17.5% 11.9% 19.9% 14.0%
Somewhat more willing 48.6% 43.2% 49.0% 50.9% 51.6% 47.6% 47.8% 50.7% 50.0% 46.7% 50.3%
The same 31.9% 32.7% 31.4% 34.7% 28.7% 33.3% 33.6% 28.0% 33.9% 29.5% 33.7%
Somewhat less willing 3.3% 5.5% 2.6% 3.2% 2.1% 4.0% 3.0% 3.7% 3.9% 3.9% 1.0%
Much less willing 0.3% 0.0% 1.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.8% 0.4% 0.0% 0.3% 0.0% 1.0%
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REASONS FOR WILLINGNESS TO TRY NEW BRANDS
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Lessthan 5 5 to 49 50+
Advanced or new product features 84.2% 87.5% 80.4% 84.8% 86.2% 85.9% 81.3% 89.1% 87.0% 84.1% 79.8%
Price 48.9% 50.0% 51.8% 49.3% 43.1% 53.8% 51.5% 42.1% 47.6% 45.0% 59.7%
Quality 47.3% 43.4% 49.2% 49.3% 46.2% 55.1% 47.1% 44.3% 45.2% 47.6% 50.0%
Availability/service 34.0% 31.6% 35.2% 36.2% 32.3% 34.6% 36.8% 28.4% 31.2% 31.7% 43.5%
Green/sustainable features 31.8% 33.8% 30.2% 26.8% 37.7% 33.3% 28.7% 37.2% 32.7% 29.2% 36.3%
Style 31.5% 28.7% 31.7% 33.3% 32.3% 34.6% 27.5% 37.7% 28.8% 31.4% 36.3%
Brand reputation 25.4% 30.1% 23.6% 24.6% 23.8% 25.6% 26.6% 23.0% 23.6% 25.8% 27.4%
Building new/different housing types 24.9% 22.8% 24.1% 24.6% 28.5% 17.9% 23.4% 30.6% 19.2% 26.9% 29.8%
Warranty 23.5% 25.0% 22.6% 29.0% 17.7% 24.4% 23.1% 24.0% 24.0% 22.1% 25.8%
Manufacturer's sales/ marketing
support14.6% 9.6% 16.6% 15.9% 15.4% 10.3% 14.6% 16.4% 11.5% 14.8% 19.4%
Dealer/Distributor recommendation 14.1% 19.9% 14.1% 15.2% 6.9% 14.1% 14.3% 13.7% 15.4% 12.2% 16.1%
Other 2.2% 0.7% 2.5% 2.2% 3.1% 1.3% 2.6% 1.6% 3.4% 1.5% 1.6%
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TIMEFRAME FOR RESEARCHING NEW BRANDS
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
More than 12 months prior 6.6% 4.1% 6.9% 7.7% 8.0% 5.6% 5.9% 8.6% 7.1% 4.9% 9.3%
10 - 12 months prior 8.1% 8.2% 7.2% 8.1% 9.6% 7.1% 8.1% 8.6% 5.7% 6.4% 16.1%
6 - 9 months prior 22.9% 18.2% 25.8% 18.9% 28.2% 15.1% 23.2% 25.7% 15.8% 23.3% 34.2%
3 - 5 months prior 34.7% 38.6% 34.0% 37.4% 28.2% 38.9% 34.5% 33.2% 39.3% 35.4% 25.4%
Less than 3 months prior 27.7% 30.9% 26.1% 27.9% 26.1% 33.3% 28.2% 23.9% 32.1% 30.0% 15.0%
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FINAL DECISION MAKER ON BRANDS
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Lessthan 5 5 to 49 50+
Builder 69.6% 66.4% 72.2% 66.7% 72.3% 63.5% 69.6% 72.4% 68.5% 69.0% 72.5%
Home buyer/client 18.4% 23.2% 15.4% 19.4% 16.5% 26.2% 18.8% 13.8% 22.3% 19.2% 9.8%
Architect/designer 7.6% 7.7% 5.2% 8.6% 10.1% 4.0% 7.0% 10.4% 7.1% 8.1% 7.3%
Dealer/distributor 1.4% 0.5% 1.3% 3.6% 0.0% 1.6% 1.8% 0.4% 0.6% 1.5% 2.6%
Other 3.1% 2.3% 5.9% 1.8% 1.1% 4.8% 2.8% 3.0% 1.5% 2.2% 7.8%
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GEOGRAPHIC DISTRIBUTION
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Northeast 23.5% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 31.7% 21.2% 24.3% 26.8% 24.8% 15.0%
South 32.7% 0.0% 100.0% 0.0% 0.0% 23.0% 36.9% 28.7% 27.4% 34.4% 38.3%
Midwest 23.7% 0.0% 0.0% 100.0% 0.0% 31.7% 26.6% 14.2% 24.1% 24.1% 22.3%
West 20.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 100.0% 13.5% 15.3% 32.8% 21.7% 16.7% 24.4%
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PRODUCT CATEGORIES
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BATH FIXTURES AND ACCESSORIESBrand Familiarity*
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Delta 94.5% 96.7% 97.9% 86.2% 94.9% 93.8% 91.8% 100.0% 90.0% 96.7% 97.2%
Kohler 94.5% 93.3% 97.9% 89.7% 94.9% 100.0% 92.9% 95.6% 94.0% 98.3% 88.9%
American Standard 91.8% 93.3% 93.8% 82.8% 94.9% 87.5% 92.9% 91.1% 96.0% 90.0% 88.9%
Jacuzzi 86.3% 90.0% 87.5% 79.3% 87.2% 81.2% 88.2% 84.4% 84.0% 86.7% 88.9%
Eljer 76.7% 80.0% 79.2% 82.8% 66.7% 62.5% 80.0% 75.6% 86.0% 73.3% 69.4%
Moen/Creative Specialities
International74.0% 76.7% 79.2% 62.1% 74.4% 81.2% 72.9% 73.3% 80.0% 63.3% 83.3%
Baldwin 70.5% 90.0% 72.9% 55.2% 64.1% 62.5% 69.4% 75.6% 76.0% 71.7% 61.1%
Grohe 67.8% 80.0% 58.3% 62.1% 74.4% 68.8% 61.2% 80.0% 74.0% 65.0% 63.9%
Sterling 65.1% 76.7% 62.5% 65.5% 59.0% 56.2% 62.4% 73.3% 70.0% 63.3% 61.1%
Toto 65.1% 70.0% 56.2% 72.4% 66.7% 50.0% 61.2% 77.8% 74.0% 63.3% 55.6%
Mansfield 61.0% 43.3% 58.3% 82.8% 61.5% 37.5% 69.4% 53.3% 62.0% 61.7% 58.3%
Gerber Plumbing Fixtures 59.6% 86.7% 50.0% 69.0% 43.6% 43.8% 62.4% 60.0% 58.0% 61.7% 58.3%
Crane Plumbing 58.2% 76.7% 54.2% 62.1% 46.2% 43.8% 62.4% 55.6% 74.0% 53.3% 44.4%
Hansgrohe 52.7% 70.0% 45.8% 48.3% 51.3% 37.5% 50.6% 62.2% 54.0% 53.3% 50.0%
Aqua Glass 50.7% 60.0% 45.8% 72.4% 33.3% 43.8% 52.9% 48.9% 62.0% 45.0% 44.4%
Briggs 47.9% 56.7% 39.6% 48.3% 51.3% 31.2% 51.8% 46.7% 54.0% 40.0% 52.8%
BrassCraft 39.7% 70.0% 31.2% 44.8% 23.1% 43.8% 38.8% 40.0% 50.0% 40.0% 25.0%
Alsons (Masco) 38.4% 50.0% 31.2% 41.4% 35.9% 31.2% 41.2% 35.6% 38.0% 38.3% 38.9%
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BATH FIXTURES AND ACCESSORIESBrand Familiarity (Cont’d)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Aquatic 32.2% 43.3% 20.8% 37.9% 33.3% 18.8% 34.1% 33.3% 36.0% 30.0% 30.6%
MAAX 32.2% 50.0% 16.7% 37.9% 33.3% 18.8% 32.9% 35.6% 38.0% 35.0% 19.4%
Duravit 31.5% 40.0% 22.9% 31.0% 35.9% 18.8% 29.4% 40.0% 40.0% 30.0% 22.2%
Swan 30.1% 50.0% 18.8% 37.9% 23.1% 43.8% 29.4% 26.7% 38.0% 25.0% 27.8%
Universal-Rundle 30.1% 43.3% 25.0% 34.5% 23.1% 43.8% 34.1% 17.8% 30.0% 30.0% 30.6%
Rohl 27.4% 43.3% 14.6% 20.7% 35.9% 25.0% 23.5% 35.6% 30.0% 23.3% 30.6%
Geberit 23.3% 36.7% 10.4% 31.0% 23.1% 18.8% 23.5% 24.4% 26.0% 30.0% 8.3%
California Faucet 21.9% 36.7% 12.5% 27.6% 17.9% 31.2% 17.6% 26.7% 32.0% 16.7% 16.7%
MTI Whirlpools 21.9% 26.7% 16.7% 24.1% 23.1% 25.0% 24.7% 15.6% 18.0% 25.0% 22.2%
Jado 21.2% 40.0% 16.7% 17.2% 15.4% 12.5% 17.6% 31.1% 22.0% 20.0% 22.2%
Pearl 18.5% 26.7% 12.5% 27.6% 12.8% 25.0% 20.0% 13.3% 18.0% 18.3% 19.4%
Taymor Industries 15.8% 20.0% 10.4% 13.8% 20.5% 18.8% 15.3% 15.6% 14.0% 16.7% 16.7%
Caroma 15.1% 16.7% 8.3% 24.1% 15.4% 25.0% 16.5% 8.9% 18.0% 16.7% 8.3%
Jason International 14.4% 16.7% 10.4% 20.7% 12.8% 18.8% 14.1% 13.3% 22.0% 13.3% 5.6%
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BATH FIXTURES AND ACCESSORIESBrand Used in the Past 2 Years*
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Kohler 76.0% 86.7% 72.9% 69.0% 76.9% 87.5% 69.4% 84.4% 80.0% 85.0% 55.6%
Delta 72.6% 73.3% 75.0% 69.0% 71.8% 87.5% 69.4% 73.3% 76.0% 80.0% 55.6%
American Standard 62.3% 70.0% 62.5% 58.6% 59.0% 68.8% 67.1% 51.1% 66.0% 66.7% 50.0%
Moen/Creative Specialties
International49.3% 56.7% 56.2% 37.9% 43.6% 68.8% 51.8% 37.8% 48.0% 46.7% 55.6%
Sterling 37.7% 46.7% 37.5% 34.5% 33.3% 25.0% 35.3% 46.7% 36.0% 38.3% 38.9%
Toto 37.0% 33.3% 35.4% 44.8% 35.9% 25.0% 31.8% 51.1% 46.0% 40.0% 19.4%
Grohe 32.9% 50.0% 18.8% 34.5% 35.9% 43.8% 25.9% 42.2% 38.0% 36.7% 19.4%
Jacuzzi 30.1% 33.3% 27.1% 27.6% 33.3% 31.2% 32.9% 24.4% 24.0% 38.3% 25.0%
Baldwin 28.8% 50.0% 25.0% 6.9% 33.3% 37.5% 23.5% 35.6% 32.0% 31.7% 19.4%
Mansfield 28.8% 16.7% 18.8% 48.3% 35.9% 25.0% 35.3% 17.8% 14.0% 40.0% 30.6%
Eljer 27.4% 36.7% 25.0% 24.1% 25.6% 25.0% 34.1% 15.6% 22.0% 40.0% 13.9%
Gerber Plumbing Fixtures 25.3% 50.0% 8.3% 34.5% 20.5% 25.0% 25.9% 24.4% 24.0% 35.0% 11.1%
Hansgrohe 23.3% 40.0% 16.7% 20.7% 20.5% 18.8% 20.0% 31.1% 28.0% 26.7% 11.1%
Aqua Glass 21.2% 30.0% 22.9% 24.1% 10.3% 18.8% 27.1% 11.1% 22.0% 25.0% 13.9%
BrassCraft 17.1% 43.3% 10.4% 10.3% 10.3% 18.8% 17.6% 15.6% 14.0% 25.0% 8.3%
Crane Plumbing 14.4% 16.7% 16.7% 6.9% 15.4% 12.5% 17.6% 8.9% 12.0% 20.0% 8.3%
MAAX 13.7% 20.0% 6.2% 17.2% 15.4% 0.0% 15.3% 15.6% 10.0% 21.7% 5.6%
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BATH FIXTURES AND ACCESSORIESBrand Used in the Past 2 Years (Cont’d)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Duravit 11.6% 10.0% 12.5% 6.9% 15.4% 0.0% 9.4% 20.0% 16.0% 13.3% 2.8%
Alsons (Masco) 11.0% 13.3% 6.2% 10.3% 15.4% 6.2% 11.8% 11.1% 6.0% 11.7% 16.7%
Briggs 10.3% 23.3% 6.2% 6.9% 7.7% 0.0% 12.9% 8.9% 6.0% 15.0% 8.3%
Rohl 8.2% 16.7% 6.2% 10.3% 2.6% 6.2% 5.9% 13.3% 8.0% 10.0% 5.6%
Aquatic 7.5% 13.3% 4.2% 3.4% 10.3% 0.0% 9.4% 6.7% 4.0% 10.0% 8.3%
Geberit 6.8% 13.3% 2.1% 13.8% 2.6% 6.2% 5.9% 8.9% 10.0% 8.3% 0.0%
MTI Whirlpools 6.2% 6.7% 6.2% 3.4% 7.7% 6.2% 5.9% 6.7% 4.0% 11.7% 0.0%
Swan 4.8% 16.7% 2.1% 3.4% 0.0% 12.5% 4.7% 2.2% 4.0% 8.3% 0.0%
Universal-Rundle 4.1% 6.7% 4.2% 6.9% 0.0% 12.5% 4.7% 0.0% 2.0% 8.3% 0.0%
Caroma 3.4% 0.0% 4.2% 3.4% 5.1% 12.5% 2.4% 2.2% 0.0% 5.0% 5.6%
Taymor Industries 3.4% 0.0% 6.2% 0.0% 5.1% 0.0% 3.5% 4.4% 0.0% 3.3% 8.3%
California Faucet 1.4% 0.0% 4.2% 0.0% 0.0% 6.2% 0.0% 2.2% 2.0% 1.7% 0.0%
Jado 1.4% 6.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.2% 2.2% 0.0% 0.0% 5.6%
Jason International 1.4% 0.0% 4.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.4% 0.0% 2.0% 1.7% 0.0%
Pearl 0.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.6% 0.0% 1.2% 0.0% 0.0% 1.7% 0.0%
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BATH FIXTURES AND ACCESSORIESBrand Used the Most
Southwest
20.4%
(n=51)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Kohler 30.8% 50.0% 20.8% 34.5% 25.6% 56.2% 23.5% 35.6% 36.0% 36.7% 13.9%
Moen/Creative Specialities
International20.5% 13.3% 29.2% 20.7% 15.4% 18.8% 25.9% 11.1% 16.0% 18.3% 30.6%
Delta 17.8% 10.0% 27.1% 13.8% 15.4% 18.8% 14.1% 24.4% 20.0% 15.0% 19.4%
American Standard 4.1% 3.3% 4.2% 0.0% 7.7% 0.0% 7.1% 0.0% 2.0% 6.7% 2.8%
Grohe 4.1% 0.0% 0.0% 6.9% 10.3% 0.0% 2.4% 8.9% 4.0% 6.7% 0.0%
Sterling 4.1% 3.3% 4.2% 0.0% 7.7% 0.0% 4.7% 4.4% 6.0% 0.0% 8.3%
Gerber Plumbing Fixtures 3.4% 0.0% 0.0% 10.3% 5.1% 0.0% 5.9% 0.0% 4.0% 3.3% 2.8%
Mansfield 3.4% 0.0% 4.2% 6.9% 2.6% 0.0% 4.7% 2.2% 2.0% 1.7% 8.3%
Toto 3.4% 6.7% 2.1% 3.4% 2.6% 0.0% 3.5% 4.4% 4.0% 1.7% 5.6%
Baldwin 2.1% 6.7% 0.0% 0.0% 2.6% 0.0% 2.4% 2.2% 2.0% 1.7% 2.8%
BrassCraft 2.1% 3.3% 0.0% 3.4% 2.6% 0.0% 2.4% 2.2% 0.0% 3.3% 2.8%
Aqua Glass 0.7% 0.0% 2.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.2% 0.0% 0.0% 1.7% 0.0%
Caroma 0.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.6% 6.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.8%
Hansgrohe 0.7% 0.0% 2.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.2% 2.0% 0.0% 0.0%
Jacuzzi 0.7% 0.0% 2.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.2% 0.0% 0.0% 1.7% 0.0%
Jason International 0.7% 0.0% 2.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.2% 0.0% 0.0% 1.7% 0.0%
MAAX 0.7% 3.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.2% 2.0% 0.0% 0.0%
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BATH FIXTURES AND ACCESSORIESQuality Ratings*
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Kohler 6.18 6.33 6.00 6.16 6.29 6.07 6.17 6.22 6.22 6.12 6.21
Toto 6.02 6.25 6.12 5.65 6.04 5.50 5.98 6.18 6.17 6.00 5.78
Hansgrohe 5.91 6.10 5.95 5.64 5.84 5.60 5.78 6.14 6.20 5.67 5.93
Moen/Creative Specialities
International5.84 5.76 5.94 5.80 5.78 6.00 5.88 5.70 5.60 6.00 5.92
Baldwin 5.73 5.88 5.84 5.57 5.54 5.62 5.82 5.60 5.88 5.55 5.85
Jacuzzi 5.40 5.67 5.49 5.15 5.25 4.91 5.51 5.33 5.38 5.54 5.18
American Standard 5.25 5.56 5.32 5.00 5.09 5.33 5.32 5.08 5.38 5.35 4.86
Delta 5.22 5.36 5.33 5.00 5.14 5.43 5.19 5.21 5.36 5.29 4.90
Rohl 5.17 5.91 5.00 5.20 4.62 4.33 5.05 5.50 5.58 4.71 5.30
BrassCraft 5.11 5.24 5.33 5.00 4.62 5.00 5.33 4.58 4.94 5.29 5.00
MAAX 5.10 5.45 4.71 4.90 5.18 4.50 5.17 5.08 5.13 5.21 4.60
Taymor Industries 5.05 4.67 5.60 4.00 5.29 4.00 5.09 5.50 5.20 4.56 5.67
Duravit 5.00 5.40 5.50 4.00 4.85 4.00 4.67 5.56 4.93 5.00 5.17
Sterling 5.00 5.24 5.19 4.62 4.81 5.29 5.00 4.93 4.90 5.11 4.94
Gerber Plumbing Fixtures 4.95 5.25 4.86 4.82 4.73 5.17 5.02 4.75 4.96 5.00 4.83
Geberit 4.93 5.33 5.40 5.00 4.12 6.33 4.71 4.89 4.50 5.12 5.33
Eljer 4.90 5.00 5.00 4.60 4.92 5.00 4.97 4.74 4.82 5.05 4.77
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BATH FIXTURES AND ACCESSORIESQuality Ratings (Cont’d)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Grohe 4.90 5.00 5.00 4.60 4.92 5.00 4.97 4.74 4.82 5.05 4.77
Swan 4.88 5.17 4.88 4.50 4.83 5.20 4.76 5.00 4.79 5.08 4.71
Aqua Glass 4.87 5.00 5.17 4.61 4.60 4.71 5.00 4.67 4.89 4.79 5.00
Mansfield 4.87 5.71 4.88 4.82 4.64 5.60 4.94 4.47 4.67 4.97 4.94
Caroma 4.87 4.75 6.50 4.50 4.60 5.00 4.80 5.00 4.80 4.14 6.67
Jado 4.79 5.00 4.75 4.25 4.80 4.50 4.85 4.77 4.78 4.55 5.12
Pearl 4.76 5.20 4.67 4.83 4.25 4.25 5.08 4.25 5.33 4.56 4.50
MTI Whirlpools 4.76 5.00 5.57 4.00 4.25 4.00 4.74 5.67 4.80 4.75 4.75
Crane Plumbing 4.69 5.00 4.83 4.38 4.41 5.17 4.77 4.37 4.58 4.81 4.71
Alsons (Masco) 4.69 4.64 5.00 4.25 4.69 4.75 4.48 5.17 4.62 4.68 4.77
California Faucet 4.68 4.75 5.80 4.00 4.33 4.75 4.50 4.89 5.00 4.50 4.33
Universal-Rundle 4.67 4.55 4.82 4.56 4.75 4.80 4.64 4.67 4.67 4.75 4.55
Jason International 4.65 4.50 5.80 4.25 3.75 5.00 4.60 4.50 4.38 4.88 5.00
Briggs 4.64 5.09 4.94 4.30 4.24 4.75 4.73 4.40 4.58 4.64 4.73
Aquatic 4.59 5.08 5.00 4.29 3.90 4.00 4.54 4.90 4.69 4.81 4.00
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BATH FIXTURES AND ACCESSORIESImportance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
Southwest
20.4%
(n=51)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.60 6.86 6.49 6.57 6.53 6.54 6.53 6.75 6.67 6.71 6.27
Availability of product through your
dealer6.13 6.14 6.20 6.11 6.06 6.08 6.10 6.20 6.04 6.31 5.93
Warranty 6.02 6.14 6.12 5.86 5.94 6.23 5.91 6.18 6.00 5.96 6.17
Product price 5.82 5.76 5.88 5.86 5.78 6.00 5.79 5.82 5.45 6.04 6.03
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.77 5.41 5.76 5.96 5.92 5.38 5.74 5.95 5.69 5.82 5.80
Ease of installation 5.46 5.76 5.46 5.43 5.22 5.62 5.49 5.32 5.53 5.73 4.83
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer5.07 4.93 5.37 5.04 4.89 4.69 5.15 5.05 4.82 5.16 5.33
Green/sustainable features 4.29 4.03 4.41 4.21 4.42 4.69 4.15 4.45 4.51 4.09 4.30
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BATHROOM VENTILATION/FANSBrand Familiarity
Southwest
20.4%
(n=51)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
NuTone 92.6% 97.6% 93.0% 86.1% 92.9% 95.5% 89.5% 97.5% 90.0% 91.9% 100.0%
Broan 89.2% 97.6% 86.0% 83.3% 89.3% 90.9% 88.4% 90.0% 90.0% 86.5% 95.8%
Panasonic Eco Solutions 69.6% 82.9% 60.5% 58.3% 78.6% 54.5% 69.8% 77.5% 62.0% 71.6% 79.2%
Fantech 58.8% 78.0% 53.5% 44.4% 57.1% 40.9% 64.0% 57.5% 62.0% 56.8% 58.3%
Delta Breez 45.3% 46.3% 46.5% 38.9% 50.0% 31.8% 51.2% 40.0% 42.0% 44.6% 54.2%
American Aldes 30.4% 31.7% 39.5% 13.9% 35.7% 9.1% 40.7% 20.0% 24.0% 32.4% 37.5%
None of these 4.7% 0.0% 4.7% 11.1% 3.6% 4.5% 5.8% 2.5% 6.0% 5.4% 0.0%
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BATHROOM VENTILATION/FANSBrand Used in the Past 2 Years
Southwest
20.4%
(n=51)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
NuTone 71.6% 87.8% 72.1% 63.9% 57.1% 81.8% 68.6% 72.5% 74.0% 74.3% 58.3%
Broan 70.3% 73.2% 69.8% 77.8% 57.1% 77.3% 68.6% 70.0% 80.0% 62.2% 75.0%
Panasonic Eco Solutions 37.2% 58.5% 30.2% 19.4% 39.3% 13.6% 36.0% 52.5% 32.0% 37.8% 45.8%
Fantech 27.0% 46.3% 25.6% 13.9% 17.9% 13.6% 29.1% 30.0% 42.0% 17.6% 25.0%
Delta Breez 16.2% 19.5% 18.6% 11.1% 14.3% 13.6% 15.1% 20.0% 22.0% 10.8% 20.8%
American Aldes 2.0% 2.4% 4.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.3% 2.5% 2.0% 1.4% 4.2%
None of these 8.1% 0.0% 14.0% 11.1% 7.1% 13.6% 8.1% 5.0% 8.0% 8.1% 8.3%
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BATHROOM VENTILATION/FANSBrand Used the Most
Southwest
20.4%
(n=51)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Broan 31.8% 12.2% 37.2% 50.0% 28.6% 36.4% 27.9% 37.5% 38.0% 20.3% 54.2%
NuTone 31.8% 39.0% 27.9% 27.8% 32.1% 40.9% 36.0% 17.5% 30.0% 39.2% 12.5%
Panasonic Eco Solutions 20.3% 41.5% 7.0% 8.3% 25.0% 4.5% 17.4% 35.0% 18.0% 23.0% 16.7%
Fantech 3.4% 4.9% 4.7% 0.0% 3.6% 4.5% 4.7% 0.0% 4.0% 2.7% 4.2%
Delta Breez 1.4% 0.0% 2.3% 2.8% 0.0% 0.0% 2.3% 0.0% 0.0% 2.7% 0.0%
None of these 11.5% 2.4% 20.9% 11.1% 10.7% 13.6% 11.6% 10.0% 10.0% 12.2% 12.5%
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BATHROOM VENTILATION/FANSQuality Ratings
Southwest
20.4%
(n=51)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Panasonic Eco Solutions 5.76 5.84 5.65 5.74 5.77 5.56 5.82 5.70 5.79 5.81 5.58
NuTone 5.34 5.35 5.45 5.57 4.88 5.52 5.58 4.79 5.68 5.20 5.09
Broan 5.30 5.18 5.57 5.57 4.78 5.55 5.41 4.94 5.51 5.21 5.14
Fantech 5.18 5.34 5.14 5.07 5.00 5.12 5.24 5.05 5.77 4.97 4.38
Delta Breez 4.58 4.59 4.83 4.58 4.17 4.60 4.62 4.47 4.63 4.68 4.25
American Aldes 4.27 4.31 4.47 4.00 4.00 3.50 4.34 4.14 4.42 4.41 3.57
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BATHROOM VENTILATION/FANS Importance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
Southwest
20.4%
(n=51)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.50 6.54 6.49 6.68 6.26 6.50 6.48 6.55 6.55 6.50 6.41
Availability of product through your
dealer5.85 5.67 5.97 6.12 5.63 5.60 6.03 5.63 5.85 5.79 6.05
Warranty 5.67 5.49 5.92 5.65 5.63 5.20 5.75 5.76 5.60 5.66 5.86
Product price 5.60 5.15 5.86 5.94 5.44 5.35 5.82 5.26 5.51 5.71 5.45
Ease of installation 5.51 5.54 5.38 5.97 5.07 5.60 5.51 5.47 5.51 5.74 4.82
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.19 5.10 5.16 5.35 5.15 4.70 5.24 5.34 5.23 5.22 5.00
Green/sustainable features 4.49 4.64 4.24 4.29 4.85 4.20 4.65 4.32 4.17 4.69 4.55
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer4.18 4.33 3.73 4.56 4.11 3.65 4.44 3.92 4.19 4.18 4.18
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REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
KraftMaid 72.3% 93.1% 60.5% 71.8% 66.7% 75.0% 72.9% 70.0% 73.9% 69.6% 75.0%
Merillat 68.5% 82.8% 65.8% 69.2% 54.2% 60.0% 65.7% 77.5% 60.9% 66.1% 85.7%
Aristokraft 64.6% 75.9% 60.5% 64.1% 58.3% 45.0% 64.3% 75.0% 65.2% 64.3% 64.3%
Armstrong 59.2% 69.0% 44.7% 61.5% 66.7% 65.0% 54.3% 65.0% 56.5% 51.8% 78.6%
MasterCraft 52.3% 51.7% 39.5% 59.0% 62.5% 60.0% 51.4% 50.0% 45.7% 55.4% 57.1%
Kitchen Craft 49.2% 51.7% 31.6% 59.0% 58.3% 45.0% 54.3% 42.5% 43.5% 51.8% 53.6%
Bruce 47.7% 62.1% 39.5% 48.7% 41.7% 45.0% 44.3% 55.0% 52.2% 44.6% 46.4%
Wellborn 43.1% 48.3% 57.9% 35.9% 25.0% 50.0% 35.7% 52.5% 50.0% 35.7% 46.4%
Timberlake 38.5% 51.7% 28.9% 33.3% 45.8% 60.0% 31.4% 40.0% 26.1% 39.3% 57.1%
Quaker Maid 37.7% 72.4% 34.2% 28.2% 16.7% 45.0% 30.0% 47.5% 39.1% 30.4% 50.0%
Wood-Mode 36.9% 69.0% 28.9% 33.3% 16.7% 30.0% 31.4% 50.0% 34.8% 33.9% 46.4%
Schrock 36.2% 51.7% 31.6% 41.0% 16.7% 35.0% 35.7% 37.5% 34.8% 35.7% 39.3%
Brookhaven 33.1% 48.3% 21.1% 30.8% 37.5% 30.0% 27.1% 45.0% 28.3% 37.5% 32.1%
Decora 33.1% 44.8% 23.7% 35.9% 29.2% 20.0% 32.9% 40.0% 34.8% 28.6% 39.3%
Artcraft Kitchens 30.8% 41.4% 18.4% 30.8% 37.5% 30.0% 30.0% 32.5% 23.9% 33.9% 35.7%
Bertch 30.0% 48.3% 10.5% 38.5% 25.0% 20.0% 28.6% 37.5% 34.8% 30.4% 21.4%
Crown Point Cabinetry 30.0% 34.5% 21.1% 25.6% 45.8% 40.0% 22.9% 37.5% 30.4% 26.8% 35.7%
HomeCrest 28.5% 48.3% 15.8% 28.2% 25.0% 30.0% 21.4% 40.0% 26.1% 28.6% 32.1%
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CABINETS: SEMI -CUSTOM, CUSTOM AND STOCKBrand Familiarity (Cont’d)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Quality Cabinets 28.5% 31.0% 23.7% 33.3% 25.0% 40.0% 18.6% 40.0% 17.4% 28.6% 46.4%
Omega Cabinetry 26.2% 37.9% 13.2% 35.9% 16.7% 30.0% 22.9% 30.0% 19.6% 26.8% 35.7%
Yorktowne 23.8% 51.7% 15.8% 17.9% 12.5% 35.0% 20.0% 25.0% 26.1% 16.1% 35.7%
Mid Continent 22.3% 20.7% 13.2% 33.3% 20.8% 20.0% 22.9% 22.5% 13.0% 26.8% 28.6%
Ultracraft 16.9% 24.1% 10.5% 20.5% 12.5% 20.0% 14.3% 20.0% 15.2% 14.3% 25.0%
Henrybuilt 15.4% 17.2% 7.9% 23.1% 12.5% 25.0% 12.9% 15.0% 13.0% 14.3% 21.4%
Woodharbor 15.4% 17.2% 7.9% 23.1% 12.5% 20.0% 12.9% 17.5% 13.0% 12.5% 25.0%
AYA Kitchens 14.6% 20.7% 7.9% 15.4% 16.7% 20.0% 11.4% 17.5% 13.0% 14.3% 17.9%
Waypoint Living Spaces 11.5% 17.2% 5.3% 12.8% 12.5% 20.0% 10.0% 10.0% 6.5% 10.7% 21.4%
None of these 5.4% 0.0% 10.5% 7.7% 0.0% 10.0% 5.7% 2.5% 6.5% 7.1% 0.0%
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CABINETS: SEMI -CUSTOM, CUSTOM AND STOCKBrand Used in the Past 2 Years*
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Armstrong 33.1% 34.5% 21.1% 41.0% 37.5% 35.0% 32.9% 32.5% 26.1% 33.9% 42.9%
Merillat 27.7% 31.0% 18.4% 38.5% 20.8% 30.0% 30.0% 22.5% 17.4% 28.6% 42.9%
KraftMaid 25.4% 41.4% 13.2% 28.2% 20.8% 25.0% 24.3% 27.5% 17.4% 28.6% 32.1%
Aristokraft 16.2% 13.8% 10.5% 28.2% 8.3% 10.0% 20.0% 12.5% 8.7% 19.6% 21.4%
Bruce 16.2% 24.1% 13.2% 20.5% 4.2% 15.0% 15.7% 17.5% 17.4% 17.9% 10.7%
MasterCraft 13.1% 10.3% 10.5% 17.9% 12.5% 15.0% 18.6% 2.5% 6.5% 14.3% 21.4%
Timberlake 12.3% 10.3% 18.4% 10.3% 8.3% 25.0% 7.1% 15.0% 2.2% 12.5% 28.6%
Decora 11.5% 24.1% 5.3% 12.8% 4.2% 5.0% 10.0% 17.5% 6.5% 12.5% 17.9%
Kitchen Craft 11.5% 13.8% 2.6% 20.5% 8.3% 30.0% 10.0% 5.0% 6.5% 16.1% 10.7%
Wellborn 9.2% 10.3% 13.2% 5.1% 8.3% 5.0% 8.6% 12.5% 15.2% 5.4% 7.1%
Wood-Mode 8.5% 24.1% 5.3% 2.6% 4.2% 0.0% 8.6% 12.5% 6.5% 8.9% 10.7%
Bertch 7.7% 13.8% 0.0% 12.8% 4.2% 5.0% 10.0% 5.0% 10.9% 7.1% 3.6%
Omega Cabinetry 7.7% 20.7% 0.0% 10.3% 0.0% 10.0% 8.6% 5.0% 4.3% 10.7% 7.1%
Schrock 7.7% 6.9% 7.9% 12.8% 0.0% 0.0% 12.9% 2.5% 4.3% 10.7% 7.1%
Quality Cabinets 6.9% 6.9% 2.6% 12.8% 4.2% 5.0% 5.7% 10.0% 4.3% 7.1% 10.7%
Artcraft Kitchens 6.2% 6.9% 2.6% 7.7% 8.3% 5.0% 7.1% 5.0% 6.5% 5.4% 7.1%
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CABINETS: SEMI -CUSTOM, CUSTOM AND STOCKBrand Used in the Past 2 Years (Cont’d)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Brookhaven 6.2% 17.2% 0.0% 2.6% 8.3% 5.0% 4.3% 10.0% 6.5% 1.8% 14.3%
Crown Point Cabinetry 5.4% 6.9% 2.6% 5.1% 8.3% 10.0% 2.9% 7.5% 0.0% 8.9% 7.1%
HomeCrest 3.1% 6.9% 2.6% 0.0% 4.2% 0.0% 4.3% 2.5% 0.0% 3.6% 7.1%
Mid Continent 3.1% 0.0% 2.6% 7.7% 0.0% 0.0% 1.4% 7.5% 4.3% 1.8% 3.6%
Quaker Maid 2.3% 3.4% 2.6% 2.6% 0.0% 0.0% 2.9% 2.5% 0.0% 5.4% 0.0%
Ultracraft 2.3% 0.0% 0.0% 5.1% 4.2% 5.0% 1.4% 2.5% 2.2% 1.8% 3.6%
Yorktowne 2.3% 3.4% 0.0% 5.1% 0.0% 5.0% 1.4% 2.5% 4.3% 0.0% 3.6%
Woodharbor 1.5% 3.4% 0.0% 2.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.0% 2.2% 0.0% 3.6%
AYA Kitchens 0.8% 0.0% 0.0% 2.6% 0.0% 0.0% 1.4% 0.0% 2.2% 0.0% 0.0%
Henrybuilt 0.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.2% 0.0% 0.0% 2.5% 0.0% 0.0% 3.6%
Waypoint Living Spaces 0.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.2% 0.0% 0.0% 2.5% 0.0% 0.0% 3.6%
None of these 19.2% 6.9% 31.6% 15.4% 20.8% 25.0% 18.6% 17.5% 19.6% 23.2% 10.7%
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CABINETS: SEMI -CUSTOM, CUSTOM AND STOCKBrand Used the Most
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
KraftMaid 10.8% 17.2% 7.9% 7.7% 12.5% 5.0% 11.4% 12.5% 8.7% 17.9% 0.0%
Merillat 9.2% 10.3% 2.6% 15.4% 8.3% 15.0% 11.4% 2.5% 10.9% 3.6% 17.9%
Timberlake 8.5% 3.4% 15.8% 5.1% 8.3% 10.0% 4.3% 15.0% 2.2% 7.1% 21.4%
Armstrong 6.9% 3.4% 5.3% 7.7% 12.5% 15.0% 8.6% 0.0% 8.7% 3.6% 10.7%
Wellborn 5.4% 3.4% 13.2% 0.0% 4.2% 0.0% 5.7% 7.5% 13.0% 0.0% 3.6%
Aristokraft 3.8% 0.0% 2.6% 10.3% 0.0% 0.0% 4.3% 5.0% 2.2% 3.6% 7.1%
Bertch 3.8% 6.9% 0.0% 7.7% 0.0% 0.0% 5.7% 2.5% 6.5% 3.6% 0.0%
Decora 3.8% 10.3% 0.0% 5.1% 0.0% 5.0% 4.3% 2.5% 2.2% 7.1% 0.0%
Kitchen Craft 3.8% 0.0% 2.6% 10.3% 0.0% 10.0% 2.9% 2.5% 4.3% 3.6% 3.6%
Quality Cabinets 3.1% 3.4% 2.6% 2.6% 4.2% 5.0% 2.9% 2.5% 2.2% 3.6% 3.6%
Bruce 2.3% 6.9% 0.0% 2.6% 0.0% 0.0% 1.4% 5.0% 2.2% 3.6% 0.0%
Artcraft Kitchens 1.5% 3.4% 0.0% 0.0% 4.2% 0.0% 2.9% 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0%
Brookhaven 1.5% 6.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.4% 2.5% 2.2% 0.0% 3.6%
HomeCrest 1.5% 0.0% 2.6% 0.0% 4.2% 0.0% 2.9% 0.0% 0.0% 1.8% 3.6%
Mid Continent 1.5% 0.0% 2.6% 2.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.0% 4.3% 0.0% 0.0%
Omega Cabinetry 1.5% 6.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.0% 1.4% 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0%
Wood-Mode 1.5% 0.0% 5.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.0% 2.2% 1.8% 0.0%
Schrock 0.8% 0.0% 2.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.4% 0.0% 0.0% 1.8% 0.0%
Waypoint Living Spaces 0.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.2% 0.0% 0.0% 2.5% 0.0% 0.0% 3.6%
Yorktowne 0.8% 3.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.2% 0.0% 0.0%
None of these 26.9% 13.8% 34.2% 23.1% 37.5% 25.0% 27.1% 27.5% 26.1% 30.4% 21.4%
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CABINETS: SEMI -CUSTOM, CUSTOM AND STOCKQuality Ratings*
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Wood-Mode 5.17 5.60 5.50 4.50 4.25 4.00 5.05 5.60 5.20 4.95 5.50
Crown Point Cabinetry 5.14 5.30 6.00 4.78 4.82 4.67 5.00 5.47 5.25 4.87 5.44
Bruce 4.89 5.27 4.87 4.65 4.80 4.22 5.00 5.05 5.14 4.83 4.58
Timberlake 4.89 5.14 5.30 4.42 4.73 5.09 4.67 5.07 4.78 4.86 5.00
Schrock 4.78 5.07 5.18 4.38 4.25 4.50 4.84 4.80 4.56 4.70 5.30
Wellborn 4.78 4.50 5.20 4.57 4.50 4.62 4.80 4.81 4.73 4.85 4.75
KraftMaid 4.78 4.88 5.10 4.58 4.50 4.85 4.84 4.63 4.80 4.59 5.10
Brookhaven 4.76 5.00 4.75 4.50 4.78 3.83 4.95 4.88 5.08 4.20 5.56
Armstrong 4.69 4.81 4.65 4.65 4.69 5.00 4.62 4.64 4.70 4.86 4.48
Bertch 4.68 4.92 4.50 4.79 4.00 3.75 4.79 4.79 5.00 4.50 4.33
Kitchen Craft 4.63 4.83 5.00 4.27 4.71 5.22 4.57 4.38 4.56 4.55 4.86
MasterCraft 4.60 4.57 4.93 4.00 5.13 4.42 4.53 4.84 4.44 4.32 5.31
Decora 4.60 5.00 4.67 4.29 4.43 3.75 4.61 4.80 4.50 4.53 4.82
Merillat 4.56 4.26 4.84 4.52 4.62 4.42 4.83 4.20 4.59 4.43 4.71
Yorktowne 4.55 4.71 4.83 4.50 3.33 4.43 4.38 4.89 4.73 4.33 4.56
Woodharbor 4.42 4.60 4.33 4.62 3.67 4.00 4.25 4.86 4.40 4.14 4.71
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CABINETS: SEMI -CUSTOM, CUSTOM AND STOCKQuality Ratings (Cont’d)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Omega Cabinetry 4.41 5.00 3.75 4.15 4.25 4.00 4.27 4.75 4.25 4.53 4.33
Quaker Maid 4.39 4.58 4.27 4.10 4.50 3.43 4.40 4.76 4.64 4.18 4.38
Ultracraft 4.38 4.57 4.75 4.14 4.00 4.00 4.22 4.75 4.17 4.50 4.43
Aristokraft 4.31 4.19 4.55 4.25 4.21 4.25 4.41 4.17 4.32 4.25 4.41
Artcraft Kitchens 4.26 4.56 4.57 4.18 3.75 4.50 4.16 4.30 4.12 4.17 4.56
Quality Cabinets 4.26 4.78 4.62 3.83 3.83 4.00 4.00 4.56 4.71 4.00 4.33
HomeCrest 4.24 3.92 5.33 4.00 4.17 3.83 4.43 4.21 4.70 3.73 4.56
Waypoint Living Spaces 4.14 4.00 4.50 4.25 4.00 4.00 3.83 4.75 3.00 4.17 4.50
AYA Kitchens 4.12 3.50 5.33 4.00 4.00 3.00 4.57 4.40 4.80 3.57 4.25
Henrybuilt 4.06 4.00 4.00 4.12 4.00 4.40 3.88 4.00 4.00 3.62 4.67
Mid Continent 3.77 3.50 4.60 3.50 3.80 3.50 3.85 3.78 4.00 3.57 4.00
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CABINETS: SEMI -CUSTOM, CUSTOM AND STOCKImportance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.15 6.28 6.35 5.94 5.96 5.61 6.18 6.34 6.31 6.07 6.00
Availability of product through your
dealer6.02 5.97 6.35 6.00 5.57 5.72 6.25 5.74 5.93 5.96 6.28
Warranty 5.94 6.03 6.32 5.74 5.52 5.56 6.03 5.97 6.24 5.67 6.00
Product price 5.79 5.79 5.92 5.69 5.74 5.44 5.99 5.61 5.80 5.65 6.08
Ease of installation 5.31 5.34 5.30 5.26 5.35 5.06 5.41 5.24 5.84 5.13 4.72
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.27 5.55 5.41 5.29 4.70 5.00 5.29 5.37 5.42 5.07 5.44
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer5.01 5.21 5.05 4.94 4.78 4.28 5.29 4.84 4.93 4.96 5.24
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CARPETBrand Familiarity
Southwest
20.4%
(n=51)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Mohawk 91.2% 90.0% 93.2% 93.8% 87.1% 94.1% 91.8% 89.4% 90.7% 90.6% 93.3%
Shaw 88.3% 93.3% 86.4% 90.6% 83.9% 100.0% 89.0% 83.0% 93.0% 82.8% 93.3%
Beaulieu 29.2% 46.7% 27.3% 28.1% 16.1% 23.5% 31.5% 27.7% 23.3% 31.2% 33.3%
Dalton Paradise Carpet 28.5% 36.7% 36.4% 21.9% 16.1% 29.4% 32.9% 21.3% 18.6% 32.8% 33.3%
Shaheen 21.9% 36.7% 20.5% 18.8% 12.9% 23.5% 19.2% 25.5% 14.0% 29.7% 16.7%
None of these 6.6% 6.7% 6.8% 3.1% 9.7% 0.0% 5.5% 10.6% 4.7% 7.8% 6.7%
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CARPETBrand Used in the Past 2 Years
Central
20.8%
(n=22)
Southwest
20.4%
(n=51)
West
20.4%
(n=51)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Shaw 73.7% 63.3% 81.8% 78.1% 67.7% 94.1% 72.6% 68.1% 74.4% 64.1% 93.3%
Mohawk 71.5% 63.3% 81.8% 75.0% 61.3% 64.7% 74.0% 70.2% 72.1% 68.8% 76.7%
Beaulieu 8.0% 13.3% 9.1% 0.0% 9.7% 5.9% 8.2% 8.5% 7.0% 4.7% 16.7%
Dalton Paradise Carpet 8.0% 10.0% 13.6% 0.0% 6.5% 11.8% 9.6% 4.3% 7.0% 9.4% 6.7%
Shaheen 2.9% 10.0% 2.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.1% 2.1% 2.3% 4.7% 0.0%
None of these 10.2% 13.3% 6.8% 6.2% 16.1% 0.0% 9.6% 14.9% 9.3% 12.5% 6.7%
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CARPETBrand Used the Most
Southwest
20.4%
(n=51)
West
20.4%
(n=51)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Shaw 47.4% 36.7% 50.0% 50.0% 51.6% 64.7% 50.7% 36.2% 44.2% 43.8% 60.0%
Mohawk 33.6% 33.3% 38.6% 40.6% 19.4% 29.4% 32.9% 36.2% 39.5% 35.9% 20.0%
Beaulieu 1.5% 3.3% 2.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.3% 0.0% 1.6% 3.3%
Dalton Paradise Carpet 0.7% 0.0% 2.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.4% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6% 0.0%
Shaheen 0.7% 3.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.4% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6% 0.0%
None of these 16.1% 23.3% 6.8% 9.4% 29.0% 5.9% 13.7% 23.4% 16.3% 15.6% 16.7%
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CARPETQuality Ratings
Central
20.8%
(n=22)
Southwest
20.4%
(n=51)
West
20.4%
(n=51)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Shaw 5.63 5.52 6.00 5.32 5.54 5.35 5.77 5.53 5.49 5.72 5.67
Mohawk 5.61 5.88 5.76 5.31 5.44 5.31 5.58 5.78 5.61 5.72 5.37
Beaulieu 4.74 4.77 4.83 4.62 4.60 4.75 4.50 5.17 5.00 4.70 4.56
Dalton Paradise Carpet 4.69 4.78 4.67 4.50 4.80 4.60 4.59 5.00 5.14 4.68 4.33
Shaheen 4.52 4.89 3.89 4.60 5.00 4.75 4.46 4.50 5.00 4.47 4.25
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CARPETImportance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
Southwest
20.4%
(n=51)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.20 6.24 6.26 5.93 6.35 5.94 6.17 6.35 6.21 6.21 6.19
Product price 6.01 5.96 6.17 5.87 5.97 5.38 5.99 6.28 5.69 6.14 6.15
Availability of product through your
dealer5.91 6.12 5.76 6.03 5.81 5.50 5.93 6.02 5.59 6.05 6.04
Warranty 5.70 5.64 5.88 5.57 5.65 4.62 5.75 6.02 5.67 5.73 5.69
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.52 5.52 5.57 5.43 5.52 5.19 5.33 5.93 5.56 5.54 5.38
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer4.80 5.12 4.74 4.80 4.65 4.62 4.65 5.12 4.28 5.05 5.00
Ease of installation 4.56 4.36 4.57 4.87 4.42 4.44 4.48 4.74 4.56 4.79 4.00
Green/sustainable features 4.16 3.60 4.12 4.27 4.55 4.31 4.32 3.84 4.38 3.92 4.38
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CAULKS/SEALANTSBrand Familiarity
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Gorilla Glue 93.7% 95.1% 94.6% 84.6% 100.0% 91.7% 92.5% 97.1% 92.7% 96.2% 88.9%
Loctite 86.5% 87.8% 89.2% 84.6% 81.8% 95.8% 82.1% 88.6% 90.9% 84.9% 77.8%
GE Silicones, Sealants, Adhesives 84.9% 92.7% 78.4% 80.8% 86.4% 87.5% 82.1% 88.6% 87.3% 84.9% 77.8%
DAP (Phenoseal 84.1% 85.4% 89.2% 76.9% 81.8% 79.2% 83.6% 88.6% 83.6% 86.8% 77.8%
Dow Corning 82.5% 87.8% 83.8% 76.9% 77.3% 83.3% 79.1% 88.6% 81.8% 81.1% 88.9%
GREAT STUFF 80.2% 82.9% 81.1% 88.5% 63.6% 91.7% 82.1% 68.6% 80.0% 86.8% 61.1%
Macco/Liquid Nails 71.4% 75.6% 70.3% 65.4% 72.7% 75.0% 73.1% 65.7% 67.3% 75.5% 72.2%
Elmer's ProBond 64.3% 82.9% 54.1% 50.0% 63.6% 75.0% 61.2% 62.9% 63.6% 62.3% 72.2%
Red Devil 63.5% 73.2% 54.1% 69.2% 54.5% 70.8% 61.2% 62.9% 70.9% 58.5% 55.6%
OSI Sealants 62.7% 73.2% 48.6% 65.4% 63.6% 75.0% 59.7% 60.0% 65.5% 62.3% 55.6%
Laticrete 56.3% 68.3% 56.8% 38.5% 54.5% 66.7% 50.7% 60.0% 58.2% 56.6% 50.0%
Geocel 41.3% 53.7% 29.7% 38.5% 40.9% 50.0% 38.8% 40.0% 45.5% 45.3% 16.7%
White Lighting 40.5% 48.8% 45.9% 30.8% 27.3% 37.5% 44.8% 34.3% 40.0% 39.6% 44.4%
Franklin International 35.7% 41.5% 27.0% 34.6% 40.9% 29.2% 34.3% 42.9% 32.7% 39.6% 33.3%
Custom Building Product 34.9% 43.9% 40.5% 11.5% 36.4% 33.3% 32.8% 40.0% 30.9% 35.8% 44.4%
Saschco Sealants 31.0% 34.1% 27.0% 30.8% 31.8% 41.7% 23.9% 37.1% 32.7% 32.1% 22.2%
Cyclovac 20.6% 24.4% 13.5% 23.1% 22.7% 20.8% 16.4% 28.6% 16.4% 26.4% 16.7%
Green Glue (Saint-Gobain) 19.0% 22.0% 16.2% 7.7% 31.8% 29.2% 16.4% 17.1% 16.4% 22.6% 16.7%
None of these 0.8% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.6%
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150
CAULKS/SEALANTSBrand Used in the Past 2 Years
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
GE Silicones, Sealants, Adhesives 75.4% 87.8% 73.0% 65.4% 68.2% 79.2% 71.6% 80.0% 81.8% 67.9% 77.8%
Dow Corning 65.9% 70.7% 59.5% 69.2% 63.6% 58.3% 64.2% 74.3% 63.6% 67.9% 66.7%
Loctite 65.9% 68.3% 67.6% 57.7% 68.2% 66.7% 64.2% 68.6% 67.3% 62.3% 72.2%
Gorilla Glue 65.1% 75.6% 59.5% 50.0% 72.7% 66.7% 65.7% 62.9% 61.8% 71.7% 55.6%
DAP (Phenoseal 63.5% 73.2% 56.8% 53.8% 68.2% 70.8% 62.7% 60.0% 52.7% 71.7% 72.2%
GREAT STUFF 60.3% 61.0% 59.5% 69.2% 50.0% 75.0% 56.7% 57.1% 60.0% 66.0% 44.4%
Macco/Liquid Nails 54.0% 53.7% 54.1% 50.0% 59.1% 62.5% 53.7% 48.6% 52.7% 58.5% 44.4%
OSI Sealants 46.0% 53.7% 35.1% 53.8% 40.9% 62.5% 43.3% 40.0% 50.9% 45.3% 33.3%
Elmer's ProBond 34.9% 56.1% 13.5% 34.6% 31.8% 45.8% 28.4% 40.0% 30.9% 37.7% 38.9%
Laticrete 30.2% 39.0% 24.3% 23.1% 31.8% 41.7% 28.4% 25.7% 29.1% 28.3% 38.9%
Red Devil 28.6% 29.3% 27.0% 34.6% 22.7% 25.0% 29.9% 28.6% 27.3% 26.4% 38.9%
Geocel 24.6% 41.5% 8.1% 19.2% 27.3% 33.3% 20.9% 25.7% 30.9% 24.5% 5.6%
Custom Building Product 20.6% 26.8% 18.9% 3.8% 31.8% 16.7% 17.9% 28.6% 21.8% 18.9% 22.2%
White Lighting 19.0% 19.5% 24.3% 19.2% 9.1% 8.3% 25.4% 14.3% 20.0% 15.1% 27.8%
Franklin International 16.7% 19.5% 13.5% 11.5% 22.7% 12.5% 13.4% 25.7% 18.2% 15.1% 16.7%
Saschco Sealants 15.1% 22.0% 2.7% 15.4% 22.7% 25.0% 10.4% 17.1% 14.5% 13.2% 22.2%
Cyclovac 5.6% 7.3% 2.7% 7.7% 4.5% 4.2% 6.0% 5.7% 3.6% 7.5% 5.6%
Green Glue (Saint-Gobain) 4.0% 7.3% 0.0% 3.8% 4.5% 0.0% 4.5% 5.7% 3.6% 5.7% 0.0%
None of these 0.8% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.6%
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CAULKS/SEALANTSBrand Used the Most
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
GE Silicones, Sealants, Adhesives 21.4% 34.1% 10.8% 23.1% 13.6% 12.5% 23.9% 22.9% 25.5% 18.9% 16.7%
DAP (Phenoseal 14.3% 12.2% 13.5% 19.2% 13.6% 16.7% 16.4% 8.6% 7.3% 20.8% 16.7%
OSI Sealants 12.7% 12.2% 13.5% 11.5% 13.6% 20.8% 13.4% 5.7% 10.9% 17.0% 5.6%
Gorilla Glue 7.1% 4.9% 8.1% 0.0% 18.2% 8.3% 3.0% 14.3% 7.3% 5.7% 11.1%
Macco/Liquid Nails 7.1% 4.9% 8.1% 11.5% 4.5% 8.3% 7.5% 5.7% 7.3% 9.4% 0.0%
GREAT STUFF 6.3% 4.9% 5.4% 15.4% 0.0% 12.5% 4.5% 5.7% 9.1% 5.7% 0.0%
White Lighting 5.6% 0.0% 13.5% 3.8% 4.5% 0.0% 6.0% 8.6% 5.5% 5.7% 5.6%
Dow Corning 4.8% 0.0% 8.1% 3.8% 9.1% 8.3% 4.5% 2.9% 5.5% 3.8% 5.6%
Laticrete 4.8% 4.9% 8.1% 0.0% 4.5% 0.0% 7.5% 2.9% 3.6% 5.7% 5.6%
Loctite 4.0% 2.4% 8.1% 3.8% 0.0% 0.0% 6.0% 2.9% 3.6% 1.9% 11.1%
Franklin International 2.4% 2.4% 2.7% 0.0% 4.5% 4.2% 1.5% 2.9% 3.6% 1.9% 0.0%
Custom Building Product 1.6% 4.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.2% 1.5% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0% 0.0%
Geocel 1.6% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0% 4.5% 0.0% 0.0% 5.7% 1.8% 1.9% 0.0%
Cyclovac 0.8% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.6%
Red Devil 0.8% 0.0% 0.0% 3.8% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.6%
Saschco Sealants 0.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.5% 0.0% 0.0% 2.9% 0.0% 1.9% 0.0%
None of these 4.0% 7.3% 0.0% 3.8% 4.5% 4.2% 1.5% 8.6% 5.5% 0.0% 11.1%
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CAULKS/SEALANTSQuality Ratings
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
GE Silicones, Sealants, Adhesives 5.89 6.11 5.93 5.89 5.39 5.85 5.94 5.84 6.07 5.76 5.69
Gorilla Glue 5.84 6.05 5.61 6.05 5.62 5.76 6.00 5.62 5.84 5.94 5.53
Loctite 5.80 5.94 5.81 5.83 5.47 5.73 5.80 5.87 5.85 5.83 5.54
Dow Corning 5.75 5.91 5.69 5.78 5.43 5.76 5.68 5.84 5.74 5.90 5.36
GREAT STUFF 5.61 5.78 5.62 5.86 4.77 5.38 5.74 5.54 5.60 5.86 4.73
OSI Sealants 5.59 5.46 6.00 6.00 4.85 5.94 5.81 4.95 5.68 5.70 5.00
Macco/Liquid Nails 5.51 5.67 5.71 5.47 4.93 5.53 5.52 5.48 5.54 5.70 4.83
DAP (Phenoseal 5.43 5.64 5.19 5.67 5.19 5.47 5.50 5.29 5.21 5.64 5.46
Laticrete 5.38 5.63 5.11 5.50 5.10 5.21 5.48 5.33 5.41 5.56 4.62
Elmer's ProBond 5.25 5.55 4.63 5.42 5.23 5.35 5.13 5.36 4.85 5.73 5.15
Franklin International 5.21 5.40 5.22 5.57 4.50 4.83 5.47 5.00 5.41 4.88 5.50
Geocel 5.02 5.75 4.40 4.78 4.25 5.09 5.27 4.57 5.50 4.65 3.67
Custom Building Product 5.00 5.12 4.62 5.00 5.43 4.43 5.12 5.14 5.56 4.53 4.71
Saschco Sealants 5.00 4.93 4.11 6.00 5.60 5.62 4.92 4.69 5.25 4.64 5.25
Red Devil 4.99 5.19 5.22 4.81 4.36 5.12 5.00 4.86 4.75 5.37 4.78
White Lighting 4.67 4.53 4.88 5.33 3.80 4.50 4.92 4.25 4.90 4.50 4.50
Cyclovac 4.00 4.57 2.75 4.50 3.75 3.00 4.00 4.33 4.50 3.62 3.67
Green Glue (Saint-Gobain) 4.00 4.56 2.80 4.00 4.20 3.60 3.67 4.83 4.38 3.89 3.33
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CAULKS/SEALANTSImportance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
Southwest
20.4%
(n=51)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.75 6.76 6.77 6.67 6.81 6.78 6.67 6.88 6.79 6.82 6.47
Ease of installation 6.27 6.29 6.17 6.38 6.29 6.30 6.25 6.29 6.19 6.47 5.94
Availability of product through your
dealer6.11 6.13 6.20 6.12 5.90 5.91 6.23 6.03 5.85 6.35 6.24
Product price 5.51 5.55 5.94 5.62 4.57 5.00 5.87 5.21 5.33 5.73 5.41
Warranty 5.42 5.74 5.17 5.71 4.95 5.13 5.43 5.62 5.35 5.33 5.94
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation4.92 5.05 4.71 5.33 4.57 5.17 4.82 4.94 5.02 4.92 4.65
Green/sustainable features 4.32 4.82 3.91 4.25 4.19 4.17 4.28 4.50 4.27 4.43 4.18
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer4.11 4.47 3.63 4.75 3.52 4.35 4.00 4.15 4.17 4.04 4.12
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CENTRAL VACUUMSBrand Familiarity
Southwest
20.4%
(n=51)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
NuTone 77.9% 80.6% 81.2% 80.6% 65.2% 90.0% 73.4% 81.2% 81.6% 74.1% 78.9%
Beam Central Vacuum Systems by
Electrolux68.9% 77.8% 56.2% 74.2% 65.2% 40.0% 64.1% 81.2% 75.5% 63.0% 68.4%
Hoover 68.9% 80.6% 56.2% 64.5% 73.9% 70.0% 67.2% 70.8% 57.1% 75.9% 78.9%
Eureka 67.2% 75.0% 62.5% 71.0% 56.5% 60.0% 67.2% 68.8% 61.2% 70.4% 73.7%
H-P Products VACUFLO 41.8% 36.1% 34.4% 54.8% 43.5% 30.0% 39.1% 47.9% 42.9% 42.6% 36.8%
Linear 31.1% 25.0% 28.1% 41.9% 30.4% 30.0% 29.7% 33.3% 34.7% 27.8% 31.6%
None of these 7.4% 2.8% 15.6% 6.5% 4.3% 10.0% 10.9% 2.1% 4.1% 9.3% 10.5%
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155
CENTRAL VACUUMSBrand Used in the Past 2 Years
Southwest
20.4%
(n=51)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
NuTone 45.1% 58.3% 43.8% 41.9% 30.4% 70.0% 42.2% 43.8% 42.9% 44.4% 52.6%
Beam Central Vacuum Systems by
Electrolux36.1% 38.9% 34.4% 45.2% 21.7% 20.0% 32.8% 43.8% 44.9% 27.8% 36.8%
Eureka 17.2% 19.4% 15.6% 9.7% 26.1% 10.0% 21.9% 12.5% 12.2% 20.4% 21.1%
Hoover 16.4% 19.4% 12.5% 9.7% 26.1% 20.0% 17.2% 14.6% 8.2% 22.2% 21.1%
H-P Products VACUFLO 13.9% 13.9% 6.2% 19.4% 17.4% 10.0% 14.1% 14.6% 18.4% 14.8% 0.0%
Linear 7.4% 8.3% 6.2% 9.7% 4.3% 10.0% 9.4% 4.2% 6.1% 7.4% 10.5%
None of these 18.0% 13.9% 25.0% 19.4% 13.0% 20.0% 23.4% 10.4% 18.4% 18.5% 15.8%
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CENTRAL VACUUMSBrand Used the Most
Southwest
20.4%
(n=51)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
NuTone 32.8% 36.1% 31.2% 32.3% 30.4% 70.0% 28.1% 31.2% 34.7% 29.6% 36.8%
Beam Central Vacuum Systems by
Electrolux25.4% 27.8% 21.9% 32.3% 17.4% 10.0% 21.9% 33.3% 32.7% 18.5% 26.3%
Eureka 7.4% 5.6% 12.5% 3.2% 8.7% 0.0% 9.4% 6.2% 6.1% 7.4% 10.5%
H-P Products VACUFLO 7.4% 5.6% 0.0% 9.7% 17.4% 0.0% 6.2% 10.4% 4.1% 13.0% 0.0%
Hoover 6.6% 5.6% 9.4% 3.2% 8.7% 0.0% 7.8% 6.2% 0.0% 11.1% 10.5%
Linear 1.6% 2.8% 0.0% 0.0% 4.3% 0.0% 1.6% 2.1% 2.0% 1.9% 0.0%
None of these 18.9% 16.7% 25.0% 19.4% 13.0% 20.0% 25.0% 10.4% 20.4% 18.5% 15.8%
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CENTRAL VACUUMSQuality Ratings
Central
20.8%
(n=22)
Southwest
20.4%
(n=51)
West
20.4%
(n=51)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Beam Central Vacuum Systems by
Electrolux5.60 5.54 5.53 5.83 5.43 5.75 5.63 5.55 5.57 5.64 5.58
NuTone 5.36 5.54 5.32 5.09 5.50 5.38 5.62 5.03 5.47 5.39 5.00
Hoover 5.05 4.73 5.12 5.17 5.38 5.50 5.15 4.84 5.08 5.00 5.13
Eureka 4.99 4.84 5.20 4.80 5.25 5.20 5.07 4.84 5.10 4.79 5.21
H-P Products VACUFLO 4.89 4.42 4.30 5.60 5.00 5.33 5.30 4.35 5.26 4.50 5.00
Linear 4.06 3.88 4.38 3.91 4.17 5.33 4.41 3.31 4.53 3.17 4.67
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CENTRAL VACUUMSImportance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
Southwest
20.4%
(n=51)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.29 6.29 6.09 6.41 6.41 5.62 6.32 6.36 6.57 6.00 6.42
Warranty 5.94 6.06 5.91 5.86 5.91 5.25 6.05 5.91 5.98 5.81 6.21
Availability of product through your
dealer5.88 5.85 6.00 6.00 5.59 5.25 5.97 5.87 5.96 5.77 6.00
Product price 5.56 5.59 5.59 5.72 5.27 5.12 5.71 5.45 5.70 5.33 5.89
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.53 5.74 5.47 5.72 5.05 5.38 5.63 5.43 5.65 5.50 5.32
Ease of installation 5.38 5.06 5.28 5.97 5.23 5.00 5.69 5.02 5.70 5.12 5.32
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer4.96 4.94 4.78 5.34 4.73 4.88 4.97 4.96 4.83 5.19 4.63
Green/sustainable features 4.09 4.24 3.84 4.31 3.95 4.00 4.24 3.91 3.96 4.35 3.74
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159
CERAMIC TILEBrand Familiarity
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Dal-Tile 83.7% 78.6% 84.8% 85.2% 85.7% 78.9% 81.5% 89.7% 84.0% 77.1% 96.0%
American Olsen 63.4% 71.4% 60.6% 66.7% 57.1% 52.6% 61.5% 71.8% 58.0% 72.9% 56.0%
Florida Tile 55.3% 64.3% 48.5% 63.0% 48.6% 52.6% 52.3% 61.5% 48.0% 60.4% 60.0%
Shaw 55.3% 57.1% 51.5% 77.8% 40.0% 47.4% 58.5% 53.8% 42.0% 60.4% 72.0%
American Marazzi 53.7% 60.7% 51.5% 59.3% 45.7% 47.4% 52.3% 59.0% 50.0% 60.4% 48.0%
Arizona Tile 43.1% 46.4% 27.3% 40.7% 57.1% 21.1% 40.0% 59.0% 34.0% 43.8% 60.0%
Interceramic 41.5% 35.7% 51.5% 48.1% 31.4% 21.1% 47.7% 41.0% 40.0% 39.6% 48.0%
Monarch Tile 37.4% 42.9% 36.4% 33.3% 37.1% 31.6% 41.5% 33.3% 34.0% 43.8% 32.0%
Emser Tile 32.5% 14.3% 33.3% 29.6% 48.6% 10.5% 35.4% 38.5% 22.0% 33.3% 52.0%
Porcelanosa 32.5% 42.9% 27.3% 40.7% 22.9% 15.8% 29.2% 46.2% 24.0% 31.2% 52.0%
Crossville 24.4% 25.0% 15.2% 33.3% 25.7% 15.8% 21.5% 33.3% 20.0% 29.2% 24.0%
Laufen International 22.8% 28.6% 15.2% 33.3% 17.1% 10.5% 23.1% 28.2% 22.0% 22.9% 24.0%
Summitville Tile 19.5% 21.4% 9.1% 33.3% 17.1% 10.5% 18.5% 25.6% 16.0% 25.0% 16.0%
Jeffrey Court 16.3% 14.3% 6.1% 25.9% 20.0% 10.5% 16.9% 17.9% 8.0% 20.8% 24.0%
None of these 4.9% 3.6% 0.0% 7.4% 8.6% 0.0% 6.2% 5.1% 6.0% 6.2% 0.0%
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160
CERAMIC TILEBrand Used in the Past 2 Years
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Dal-Tile 69.1% 67.9% 63.6% 70.4% 74.3% 63.2% 64.6% 79.5% 72.0% 62.5% 76.0%
American Olsen 36.6% 60.7% 36.4% 22.2% 28.6% 42.1% 36.9% 33.3% 32.0% 47.9% 24.0%
Florida Tile 27.6% 35.7% 24.2% 33.3% 20.0% 21.1% 29.2% 28.2% 20.0% 33.3% 32.0%
Shaw 22.0% 32.1% 24.2% 29.6% 5.7% 36.8% 23.1% 12.8% 12.0% 31.2% 24.0%
American Marazzi 20.3% 28.6% 27.3% 11.1% 14.3% 15.8% 24.6% 15.4% 16.0% 29.2% 12.0%
Emser Tile 17.1% 3.6% 15.2% 14.8% 31.4% 5.3% 15.4% 25.6% 12.0% 14.6% 32.0%
Interceramic 17.1% 14.3% 18.2% 22.2% 14.3% 10.5% 15.4% 23.1% 16.0% 16.7% 20.0%
Arizona Tile 15.4% 14.3% 3.0% 7.4% 34.3% 5.3% 10.8% 28.2% 10.0% 18.8% 20.0%
Monarch Tile 14.6% 25.0% 6.1% 11.1% 17.1% 15.8% 15.4% 12.8% 10.0% 20.8% 12.0%
Porcelanosa 13.0% 21.4% 12.1% 7.4% 11.4% 15.8% 6.2% 23.1% 14.0% 8.3% 20.0%
Crossville 8.1% 10.7% 12.1% 7.4% 2.9% 10.5% 6.2% 10.3% 10.0% 8.3% 4.0%
Laufen International 4.9% 7.1% 3.0% 11.1% 0.0% 0.0% 7.7% 2.6% 4.0% 4.2% 8.0%
Summitville Tile 4.1% 7.1% 6.1% 3.7% 0.0% 5.3% 3.1% 5.1% 4.0% 4.2% 4.0%
Jeffrey Court 3.3% 0.0% 3.0% 0.0% 8.6% 5.3% 1.5% 5.1% 2.0% 4.2% 4.0%
None of these 9.8% 10.7% 3.0% 11.1% 14.3% 5.3% 12.3% 7.7% 16.0% 6.2% 4.0%
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CERAMIC TILEBrand Used the Most
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Dal-Tile 43.1% 42.9% 39.4% 44.4% 45.7% 57.9% 33.8% 51.3% 54.0% 35.4% 36.0%
American Olsen 7.3% 7.1% 12.1% 3.7% 5.7% 10.5% 6.2% 7.7% 6.0% 10.4% 4.0%
Florida Tile 7.3% 10.7% 6.1% 11.1% 2.9% 5.3% 10.8% 2.6% 2.0% 8.3% 16.0%
American Marazzi 5.7% 10.7% 6.1% 3.7% 2.9% 0.0% 9.2% 2.6% 4.0% 8.3% 4.0%
Arizona Tile 5.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 20.0% 0.0% 1.5% 15.4% 6.0% 6.2% 4.0%
Porcelanosa 4.9% 7.1% 9.1% 0.0% 2.9% 5.3% 3.1% 7.7% 2.0% 6.2% 8.0%
Interceramic 3.3% 3.6% 6.1% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% 6.2% 0.0% 4.0% 2.1% 4.0%
Monarch Tile 3.3% 3.6% 3.0% 3.7% 2.9% 5.3% 3.1% 2.6% 2.0% 4.2% 4.0%
Shaw 3.3% 3.6% 6.1% 3.7% 0.0% 5.3% 4.6% 0.0% 0.0% 2.1% 12.0%
Emser Tile 2.4% 0.0% 3.0% 3.7% 2.9% 0.0% 4.6% 0.0% 2.0% 4.2% 0.0%
Crossville 1.6% 0.0% 3.0% 3.7% 0.0% 5.3% 1.5% 0.0% 0.0% 4.2% 0.0%
None of these 12.2% 10.7% 6.1% 18.5% 14.3% 5.3% 15.4% 10.3% 18.0% 8.3% 8.0%
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CERAMIC TILEQuality Ratings
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Porcelanosa 5.85 5.67 5.89 5.64 6.38 6.33 5.32 6.33 6.00 5.87 5.69
Dal-Tile 5.83 5.59 6.07 5.78 5.80 5.60 5.81 5.94 5.86 5.81 5.79
Arizona Tile 5.65 5.31 5.11 5.70 6.11 4.75 5.52 5.95 5.44 5.71 5.79
American Olsen 5.62 5.60 5.90 5.22 5.70 5.90 5.58 5.57 5.79 5.43 5.71
Monarch Tile 5.60 5.50 5.50 5.89 5.58 5.83 5.48 5.75 6.00 5.62 4.75
Florida Tile 5.59 5.44 5.50 5.65 5.80 5.10 5.65 5.73 5.86 5.45 5.47
Emser Tile 5.59 4.25 5.64 6.12 5.62 5.00 5.39 6.00 5.60 5.62 5.54
Interceramic 5.50 5.10 5.47 5.77 5.60 5.00 5.39 5.87 5.68 5.37 5.42
Shaw 5.43 5.44 5.59 5.30 5.42 5.22 5.53 5.35 5.60 5.34 5.38
American Marazzi 5.42 5.35 5.65 5.38 5.29 5.56 5.41 5.38 5.54 5.50 5.00
Summitville Tile 5.30 4.83 5.33 5.67 5.20 4.50 5.08 5.78 5.57 5.33 4.75
Crossville 5.28 5.43 4.20 5.56 5.50 5.00 4.86 5.83 5.67 5.00 5.33
Jeffrey Court 5.16 3.75 5.50 5.71 5.33 5.50 4.91 5.50 5.00 5.10 5.33
Laufen International 5.04 4.43 5.00 5.00 6.00 4.50 4.86 5.40 5.80 4.70 4.33
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CERAMIC TILEImportance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
Southwest
20.4%
(n=51)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.26 6.19 6.30 6.41 6.14 6.05 6.20 6.45 6.16 6.43 6.12
Availability of product through your
dealer6.07 5.96 6.33 6.00 5.94 5.95 6.12 6.03 5.78 6.22 6.36
Product price 5.76 5.81 5.79 5.81 5.66 5.63 5.83 5.71 5.36 6.20 5.76
Warranty 5.32 5.62 5.24 5.52 5.03 4.84 5.36 5.50 5.06 5.74 5.08
Ease of installation 5.20 5.04 5.18 5.37 5.20 4.95 5.23 5.26 5.16 5.63 4.48
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.02 5.38 4.97 4.89 4.91 4.26 5.19 5.13 4.74 5.61 4.52
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer4.68 4.46 4.76 4.81 4.66 4.11 4.83 4.71 4.08 5.30 4.72
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CLOSET/ORGANIZATION SYSTEMSBrand Familiarity
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Closet Maid 82.7% 97.4% 81.4% 84.0% 61.5% 80.0% 82.7% 83.3% 84.6% 78.1% 94.1%
Rubbermaid 81.2% 89.7% 79.1% 88.0% 65.4% 60.0% 81.3% 85.4% 78.8% 79.7% 94.1%
California Closets 78.2% 84.6% 74.4% 84.0% 69.2% 60.0% 76.0% 85.4% 78.8% 76.6% 82.4%
GarageTek 46.6% 59.0% 48.8% 40.0% 30.8% 60.0% 45.3% 45.8% 36.5% 50.0% 64.7%
Closet Factory 43.6% 48.7% 44.2% 40.0% 38.5% 50.0% 40.0% 47.9% 44.2% 45.3% 35.3%
Gladiator Garage Works (Whirlpool) 43.6% 43.6% 41.9% 36.0% 53.8% 50.0% 38.7% 50.0% 42.3% 37.5% 70.6%
ProClosets.com 26.3% 28.2% 23.3% 24.0% 30.8% 20.0% 25.3% 29.2% 23.1% 28.1% 29.4%
EasyClosets.com 25.6% 23.1% 27.9% 28.0% 23.1% 30.0% 17.3% 37.5% 30.8% 25.0% 11.8%
Easy Track 24.8% 28.2% 27.9% 24.0% 15.4% 30.0% 18.7% 33.3% 25.0% 25.0% 23.5%
Organized Living 23.3% 20.5% 30.2% 20.0% 19.2% 30.0% 22.7% 22.9% 19.2% 21.9% 41.2%
Renin 15.0% 20.5% 20.9% 4.0% 7.7% 20.0% 14.7% 14.6% 15.4% 14.1% 17.6%
None of these 6.8% 2.6% 4.7% 4.0% 19.2% 10.0% 5.3% 8.3% 5.8% 9.4% 0.0%
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CLOSET/ORGANIZATION SYSTEMSBrand Used in the Past 2 Years
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Closet Maid 53.4% 74.4% 46.5% 56.0% 30.8% 70.0% 57.3% 43.8% 50.0% 50.0% 76.5%
Rubbermaid 35.3% 41.0% 39.5% 32.0% 23.1% 40.0% 37.3% 31.2% 28.8% 35.9% 52.9%
California Closets 22.6% 28.2% 16.3% 20.0% 26.9% 0.0% 20.0% 31.2% 9.6% 32.8% 23.5%
Closet Factory 12.0% 7.7% 16.3% 8.0% 15.4% 20.0% 9.3% 14.6% 13.5% 12.5% 5.9%
Gladiator Garage Works (Whirlpool) 10.5% 12.8% 4.7% 8.0% 19.2% 10.0% 10.7% 10.4% 5.8% 14.1% 11.8%
GarageTek 9.0% 10.3% 9.3% 4.0% 11.5% 10.0% 8.0% 10.4% 9.6% 7.8% 11.8%
Easy Track 6.8% 7.7% 7.0% 8.0% 3.8% 10.0% 5.3% 8.3% 5.8% 9.4% 0.0%
EasyClosets.com 6.8% 5.1% 7.0% 8.0% 7.7% 0.0% 6.7% 8.3% 5.8% 9.4% 0.0%
ProClosets.com 6.8% 2.6% 7.0% 0.0% 19.2% 0.0% 8.0% 6.2% 5.8% 7.8% 5.9%
Organized Living 6.0% 2.6% 11.6% 0.0% 7.7% 0.0% 8.0% 4.2% 3.8% 7.8% 5.9%
Renin 3.8% 2.6% 7.0% 0.0% 3.8% 0.0% 5.3% 2.1% 1.9% 4.7% 5.9%
None of these 20.3% 7.7% 23.3% 16.0% 38.5% 20.0% 17.3% 25.0% 26.9% 20.3% 0.0%
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CLOSET/ORGANIZATION SYSTEMSBrand Used the Most
Southwest
20.4%
(n=51)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Closet Maid 35.3% 59.0% 27.9% 40.0% 7.7% 60.0% 41.3% 20.8% 38.5% 25.0% 64.7%
Rubbermaid 12.8% 7.7% 16.3% 16.0% 11.5% 10.0% 16.0% 8.3% 7.7% 17.2% 11.8%
California Closets 10.5% 12.8% 9.3% 4.0% 15.4% 0.0% 9.3% 14.6% 3.8% 15.6% 11.8%
Closet Factory 5.3% 0.0% 9.3% 4.0% 7.7% 10.0% 1.3% 10.4% 9.6% 3.1% 0.0%
EasyClosets.com 3.8% 5.1% 2.3% 8.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.7% 6.2% 1.9% 6.2% 0.0%
Easy Track 2.3% 2.6% 0.0% 8.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.3% 4.2% 1.9% 3.1% 0.0%
Gladiator Garage Works (Whirlpool) 2.3% 2.6% 0.0% 0.0% 7.7% 0.0% 1.3% 4.2% 3.8% 1.6% 0.0%
GarageTek 1.5% 0.0% 4.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.3% 2.1% 1.9% 1.6% 0.0%
Organized Living 1.5% 0.0% 2.3% 0.0% 3.8% 0.0% 2.7% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6% 5.9%
ProClosets.com 1.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.7% 0.0% 2.7% 0.0% 1.9% 1.6% 0.0%
None of these 23.3% 10.3% 27.9% 20.0% 38.5% 20.0% 20.0% 29.2% 28.8% 23.4% 5.9%
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CLOSET/ORGANIZATION SYSTEMSQuality Ratings
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
California Closets 5.39 5.38 5.38 5.53 5.28 5.50 5.46 5.28 5.35 5.56 4.92
Closet Maid 5.34 5.49 5.53 5.25 4.75 5.88 5.43 5.10 5.14 5.41 5.69
Gladiator Garage Works (Whirlpool) 5.20 5.31 4.94 5.43 5.29 5.20 5.26 5.14 4.73 5.67 5.27
Rubbermaid 5.20 5.21 5.48 5.00 4.88 5.80 5.33 4.92 5.05 5.17 5.62
GarageTek 5.12 5.10 4.94 5.67 5.00 4.80 5.26 5.00 4.65 5.43 5.09
Closet Factory 5.07 4.89 5.18 5.22 5.10 5.20 5.19 4.91 4.87 5.38 4.40
Easy Track 4.86 4.70 4.45 5.75 5.50 4.67 5.08 4.71 4.77 4.92 5.00
Organized Living 4.70 4.14 4.67 5.00 5.40 4.00 5.00 4.44 4.10 5.18 4.83
EasyClosets.com 4.57 4.71 4.45 4.50 4.67 4.00 4.75 4.53 4.44 4.75 4.50
ProClosets.com 4.52 4.33 4.78 4.20 4.62 3.50 4.71 4.42 4.08 4.67 5.25
Renin 4.44 4.14 4.62 4.00 5.00 3.50 4.90 4.00 3.75 4.71 5.67
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CLOSET/ORGANIZATION SYSTEMSImportance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
Southwest
20.4%
(n=51)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.30 6.29 6.50 6.36 5.96 5.80 6.32 6.39 6.37 6.23 6.35
Availability of product through your
dealer5.95 6.08 6.00 6.12 5.52 5.40 6.10 5.85 5.78 6.07 6.06
Product price 5.79 5.50 5.98 6.08 5.64 4.60 5.97 5.76 5.76 5.77 5.94
Ease of installation 5.66 5.84 5.50 5.68 5.60 5.50 5.85 5.39 5.75 5.55 5.76
Warranty 5.43 5.18 5.68 5.56 5.28 4.90 5.50 5.43 5.49 5.40 5.35
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.08 5.05 5.35 5.12 4.64 4.20 5.12 5.20 5.06 5.02 5.35
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer4.52 4.34 4.42 5.00 4.48 2.80 4.47 4.98 4.31 4.67 4.65
Green/sustainable features 3.87 4.37 3.78 3.24 3.88 4.60 3.75 3.89 4.04 3.83 3.47
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REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Trex 82.2% 82.8% 80.0% 81.2% 86.4% 88.2% 75.4% 90.0% 80.0% 81.5% 89.5%
CertainTeed 78.8% 82.8% 82.9% 75.0% 72.7% 70.6% 77.0% 85.0% 82.2% 75.9% 78.9%
AZEK Decks 77.1% 96.6% 62.9% 81.2% 68.2% 88.2% 70.5% 82.5% 77.8% 74.1% 84.2%
TimberTech 68.6% 75.9% 62.9% 75.0% 59.1% 64.7% 62.3% 80.0% 66.7% 72.2% 63.2%
Fiberon 38.1% 55.2% 31.4% 43.8% 18.2% 52.9% 34.4% 37.5% 37.8% 38.9% 36.8%
ChoiceDek (Weyerhaeuser) 36.4% 44.8% 40.0% 31.2% 27.3% 23.5% 41.0% 35.0% 28.9% 42.6% 36.8%
EverGrain Composite Decking
(Tamiko Products)35.6% 41.4% 28.6% 40.6% 31.8% 23.5% 41.0% 32.5% 28.9% 38.9% 42.1%
Deckorators (Vault) 25.4% 20.7% 37.1% 25.0% 13.6% 17.6% 27.9% 25.0% 17.8% 27.8% 36.8%
Deck-Rite 22.9% 20.7% 25.7% 21.9% 22.7% 17.6% 27.9% 17.5% 17.8% 27.8% 21.1%
Kleer Decking 20.3% 24.1% 28.6% 15.6% 9.1% 11.8% 19.7% 25.0% 20.0% 22.2% 15.8%
Royal Group 19.5% 20.7% 20.0% 21.9% 13.6% 5.9% 24.6% 17.5% 15.6% 20.4% 26.3%
Armadillo Deck 18.6% 13.8% 20.0% 25.0% 13.6% 11.8% 23.0% 15.0% 15.6% 24.1% 10.5%
Duralife Decking 18.6% 20.7% 17.1% 18.8% 18.2% 11.8% 23.0% 15.0% 13.3% 25.9% 10.5%
Latitudes Decking 16.9% 17.2% 14.3% 18.8% 18.2% 11.8% 13.1% 25.0% 13.3% 20.4% 15.8%
* Brands continued on the next slide
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DECKING: COMPOSITE/PVCBrand Familiarity (Cont’d)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Admiral Spacemaker 16.1% 13.8% 20.0% 12.5% 18.2% 17.6% 14.8% 17.5% 13.3% 22.2% 5.3%
Genovations Decking 16.1% 10.3% 17.1% 25.0% 9.1% 11.8% 16.4% 17.5% 8.9% 24.1% 10.5%
TUFboard DECK 16.1% 20.7% 14.3% 15.6% 13.6% 11.8% 14.8% 20.0% 8.9% 22.2% 15.8%
Clubhouse Decking 15.3% 13.8% 14.3% 18.8% 13.6% 5.9% 13.1% 22.5% 13.3% 16.7% 15.8%
Kroy 15.3% 20.7% 14.3% 15.6% 9.1% 5.9% 13.1% 22.5% 6.7% 25.9% 5.3%
MoistureShield (A.E.R.T.) 15.3% 13.8% 20.0% 15.6% 9.1% 5.9% 16.4% 17.5% 8.9% 20.4% 15.8%
Nexwood 15.3% 13.8% 14.3% 12.5% 22.7% 5.9% 14.8% 20.0% 15.6% 18.5% 5.3%
IntelliDeck 14.4% 13.8% 14.3% 15.6% 13.6% 23.5% 13.1% 12.5% 11.1% 18.5% 10.5%
LB Plastics 11.9% 10.3% 14.3% 9.4% 13.6% 5.9% 13.1% 12.5% 6.7% 18.5% 5.3%
LumberRock Decking 11.9% 10.3% 11.4% 15.6% 9.1% 5.9% 11.5% 15.0% 8.9% 18.5% 0.0%
NewTech 11.9% 6.9% 11.4% 15.6% 13.6% 5.9% 9.8% 17.5% 6.7% 18.5% 5.3%
Green Bay Decking 11.0% 6.9% 17.1% 9.4% 9.1% 5.9% 11.5% 12.5% 6.7% 16.7% 5.3%
TruGrain by Westech 9.3% 6.9% 8.6% 9.4% 13.6% 5.9% 6.6% 15.0% 6.7% 14.8% 0.0%
None of these 1.7% 0.0% 2.9% 0.0% 4.5% 5.9% 1.6% 0.0% 2.2% 1.9% 0.0%
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REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Trex 62.7% 69.0% 57.1% 56.2% 72.7% 88.2% 54.1% 65.0% 62.2% 63.0% 63.2%
AZEK Decks 48.3% 72.4% 37.1% 53.1% 27.3% 58.8% 52.5% 37.5% 42.2% 55.6% 42.1%
CertainTeed 33.9% 37.9% 25.7% 50.0% 18.2% 29.4% 36.1% 32.5% 37.8% 35.2% 21.1%
TimberTech 33.1% 37.9% 31.4% 34.4% 27.3% 41.2% 36.1% 25.0% 31.1% 31.5% 42.1%
Fiberon 16.9% 31.0% 17.1% 12.5% 4.5% 29.4% 18.0% 10.0% 20.0% 16.7% 10.5%
EverGrain Composite Decking
(Tamiko Products)14.4% 17.2% 8.6% 21.9% 9.1% 5.9% 19.7% 10.0% 11.1% 14.8% 21.1%
Deckorators (Vault) 6.8% 6.9% 14.3% 3.1% 0.0% 5.9% 11.5% 0.0% 4.4% 3.7% 21.1%
ChoiceDek (Weyerhaeuser) 5.1% 6.9% 0.0% 6.2% 9.1% 11.8% 4.9% 2.5% 4.4% 7.4% 0.0%
Royal Group 5.1% 6.9% 2.9% 3.1% 9.1% 0.0% 6.6% 5.0% 2.2% 5.6% 10.5%
Deck-Rite 4.2% 3.4% 2.9% 6.2% 4.5% 5.9% 6.6% 0.0% 2.2% 3.7% 10.5%
Armadillo Deck 2.5% 0.0% 5.7% 3.1% 0.0% 0.0% 4.9% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 5.3%
Duralife Decking 2.5% 3.4% 0.0% 6.2% 0.0% 0.0% 4.9% 0.0% 2.2% 3.7% 0.0%
Genovations Decking 2.5% 0.0% 0.0% 9.4% 0.0% 0.0% 3.3% 2.5% 0.0% 3.7% 5.3%
IntelliDeck 2.5% 0.0% 0.0% 6.2% 4.5% 0.0% 3.3% 2.5% 0.0% 3.7% 5.3%
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DECKING: COMPOSITE/PVCBrand Used in the Past 2 Years (Cont’d)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
MoistureShield (A.E.R.T.) 2.5% 0.0% 2.9% 6.2% 0.0% 0.0% 3.3% 2.5% 0.0% 5.6% 0.0%
NewTech 2.5% 0.0% 0.0% 6.2% 4.5% 0.0% 1.6% 5.0% 0.0% 5.6% 0.0%
Clubhouse Decking 1.7% 0.0% 2.9% 3.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.0% 0.0% 3.7% 0.0%
Kroy 1.7% 3.4% 2.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.3% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 0.0%
Latitudes Decking 1.7% 0.0% 2.9% 3.1% 0.0% 0.0% 3.3% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 0.0%
Admiral Spacemaker 0.8% 0.0% 0.0% 3.1% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6% 0.0% 0.0% 1.9% 0.0%
Kleer Decking 0.8% 0.0% 2.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.3%
LumberRock Decking 0.8% 0.0% 2.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6% 0.0% 0.0% 1.9% 0.0%
None of these 6.8% 0.0% 17.1% 0.0% 9.1% 5.9% 6.6% 7.5% 6.7% 5.6% 10.5%
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REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Trex 41.5% 44.8% 31.4% 34.4% 63.6% 58.8% 36.1% 42.5% 37.8% 40.7% 52.6%
CertainTeed 16.9% 20.7% 17.1% 21.9% 4.5% 0.0% 23.0% 15.0% 17.8% 18.5% 10.5%
AZEK Decks 11.0% 17.2% 8.6% 12.5% 4.5% 11.8% 13.1% 7.5% 11.1% 11.1% 10.5%
TimberTech 7.6% 3.4% 11.4% 6.2% 9.1% 11.8% 3.3% 12.5% 8.9% 7.4% 5.3%
EverGrain Composite Decking
(Tamiko Products)5.1% 0.0% 2.9% 12.5% 4.5% 0.0% 6.6% 5.0% 6.7% 3.7% 5.3%
Fiberon 2.5% 6.9% 2.9% 0.0% 0.0% 5.9% 0.0% 5.0% 4.4% 1.9% 0.0%
ChoiceDek (Weyerhaeuser) 1.7% 0.0% 0.0% 3.1% 4.5% 5.9% 1.6% 0.0% 2.2% 1.9% 0.0%
Armadillo Deck 0.8% 0.0% 2.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6% 0.0% 0.0% 1.9% 0.0%
Duralife Decking 0.8% 0.0% 0.0% 3.1% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6% 0.0% 0.0% 1.9% 0.0%
MoistureShield (A.E.R.T.) 0.8% 0.0% 2.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6% 0.0% 0.0% 1.9% 0.0%
Royal Group 0.8% 3.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.5% 0.0% 0.0% 5.3%
None of these 10.2% 3.4% 20.0% 6.2% 9.1% 5.9% 11.5% 10.0% 11.1% 9.3% 10.5%
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DECKING: COMPOSITE/PVCQuality Ratings*
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
AZEK Decks 5.58 6.00 5.36 5.62 5.13 6.07 5.58 5.38 5.48 5.68 5.56
Trex 5.57 5.65 5.68 5.19 5.84 6.00 5.50 5.49 5.49 5.59 5.71
TimberTech 5.27 5.53 5.14 4.96 5.69 5.50 5.39 5.03 5.19 5.42 5.00
CertainTeed 5.26 5.67 4.93 5.12 5.50 5.36 5.47 4.91 5.49 5.22 4.80
Fiberon 5.19 5.20 5.45 4.85 5.50 5.67 5.05 5.07 5.73 4.95 4.71
EverGrain Composite Decking
(Tamiko Products)4.92 4.90 4.60 5.00 5.29 5.25 5.00 4.67 5.33 5.05 4.00
Royal Group 4.86 5.00 4.29 4.67 6.33 2.00 5.36 4.17 5.40 4.55 5.00
Deckorators (Vault) 4.79 4.00 4.62 5.43 5.33 5.00 4.94 4.44 5.00 4.67 4.86
Duralife Decking 4.60 4.60 4.00 5.00 5.00 3.50 5.08 3.80 4.25 4.79 4.00
Deck-Rite 4.58 4.00 4.33 5.00 5.00 4.00 4.80 4.33 5.00 4.36 4.75
Nexwood 4.53 4.67 3.80 4.50 5.20 2.00 5.12 4.17 4.50 4.50 5.00
LB Plastics 4.50 4.50 4.20 4.50 5.00 2.00 5.29 3.75 4.00 4.40 6.00
ChoiceDek (Weyerhaeuser) 4.38 4.00 4.00 4.56 5.67 4.50 4.43 4.23 4.45 4.55 3.71
MoistureShield (A.E.R.T.) 4.38 3.33 4.29 5.25 4.50 2.00 4.78 4.17 4.00 4.36 4.67
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REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Kleer Decking 4.36 4.33 4.50 4.00 4.50 3.50 4.55 4.33 4.86 3.83 5.33
IntelliDeck 4.36 3.00 3.80 5.75 4.33 4.00 5.17 3.50 4.33 4.22 5.00
TUFboard DECK 4.33 3.50 4.20 5.67 4.33 3.50 5.00 3.83 4.00 4.20 5.00
Kroy 4.27 4.50 3.80 4.50 4.50 1.00 5.00 4.12 4.00 4.31 4.00
Armadillo Deck 4.17 3.00 4.00 4.50 4.67 4.00 4.42 3.50 4.25 4.00 5.00
Admiral Spacemaker 4.07 3.00 3.43 5.00 5.25 3.00 4.86 3.60 4.00 4.00 5.00
Genovations Decking 4.06 1.50 3.83 4.86 4.50 4.00 4.56 3.33 4.00 4.15 3.50
Green Bay Decking 4.00 2.00 4.00 4.50 4.50 2.00 4.67 3.50 4.00 3.89 5.00
Latitudes Decking 4.00 3.50 3.80 4.00 4.75 3.00 4.14 4.11 4.75 3.73 4.00
NewTech 4.00 2.00 3.00 5.00 4.67 2.00 4.40 4.00 4.00 3.90 5.00
LumberRock Decking 3.92 3.00 3.75 4.00 5.00 2.00 4.17 4.00 4.00 3.90 0.00
TruGrain by Westech 3.89 3.00 2.67 4.50 5.00 3.00 4.00 4.00 4.00 3.88 0.00
Clubhouse Decking 3.73 2.67 3.80 3.50 5.00 2.00 4.57 3.14 4.67 3.22 4.33
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Southwest
20.4%
(n=51)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.53 6.75 6.52 6.34 6.52 6.24 6.53 6.65 6.45 6.55 6.63
Availability of product through your
dealer6.05 6.29 6.00 6.28 5.48 5.59 6.23 5.97 5.93 6.08 6.26
Warranty 6.01 6.11 6.06 6.09 5.67 5.76 5.88 6.32 6.02 5.92 6.21
Ease of installation 5.89 6.11 5.76 6.00 5.62 5.71 6.00 5.78 6.05 5.88 5.53
Product price 5.70 5.71 5.94 5.94 4.95 5.18 6.02 5.43 5.36 5.94 5.84
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.60 6.04 5.70 5.69 4.71 6.00 5.57 5.46 5.48 5.67 5.68
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer5.13 5.04 5.27 5.50 4.48 4.88 5.33 4.92 4.68 5.39 5.47
Green/sustainable features 4.41 4.50 4.55 4.41 4.10 4.18 4.63 4.16 4.43 4.31 4.63
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DECORATIVE MOULDINGS & COLUMNS: EXTERIORBrand Familiarity*
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
CertainTeed 82.9% 93.3% 78.4% 84.6% 75.0% 93.3% 80.6% 82.9% 79.3% 89.8% 72.4%
HardieTrim (James Hardie) 78.6% 70.0% 83.8% 76.9% 83.3% 60.0% 77.6% 88.6% 79.3% 76.3% 82.8%
AZEK Trimboards 69.2% 86.7% 59.5% 80.8% 50.0% 93.3% 65.7% 65.7% 69.0% 72.9% 62.1%
Fypon 62.4% 83.3% 59.5% 69.2% 33.3% 73.3% 61.2% 60.0% 62.1% 64.4% 58.6%
TrexTrim 50.4% 43.3% 56.8% 69.2% 29.2% 66.7% 47.8% 48.6% 51.7% 52.5% 44.8%
LP SmartSide 48.7% 43.3% 43.2% 73.1% 37.5% 53.3% 53.7% 37.1% 51.7% 50.8% 41.4%
Crown Columns and Millwork 37.6% 40.0% 37.8% 38.5% 33.3% 40.0% 41.8% 28.6% 34.5% 37.3% 41.4%
Mastic Home Exteriors by Ply Gem 31.6% 40.0% 29.7% 38.5% 16.7% 40.0% 31.3% 28.6% 27.6% 40.7% 17.2%
Aristocast 30.8% 33.3% 24.3% 34.6% 33.3% 26.7% 37.3% 20.0% 20.7% 39.0% 24.1%
Permacast (HB&G) 29.1% 43.3% 27.0% 34.6% 8.3% 40.0% 29.9% 22.9% 24.1% 33.9% 24.1%
Atlantic Shutters (The Tapco Group) 27.4% 43.3% 27.0% 23.1% 12.5% 33.3% 32.8% 14.3% 24.1% 35.6% 13.8%
Custom Decorative Mouldings 27.4% 23.3% 29.7% 34.6% 20.8% 33.3% 28.4% 22.9% 24.1% 30.5% 24.1%
Versatex Trimboard 27.4% 46.7% 21.6% 23.1% 16.7% 26.7% 28.4% 25.7% 27.6% 32.2% 17.2%
Mid-America Siding Components 24.8% 43.3% 13.5% 34.6% 8.3% 40.0% 26.9% 14.3% 20.7% 30.5% 17.2%
Kleer Trimboards 23.9% 50.0% 13.5% 19.2% 12.5% 46.7% 17.9% 25.7% 27.6% 30.5% 6.9%
TUFboard 23.1% 26.7% 18.9% 26.9% 20.8% 26.7% 19.4% 28.6% 10.3% 33.9% 13.8%
WindsorONE (Windsor Mill) 22.2% 36.7% 13.5% 19.2% 20.8% 33.3% 10.4% 40.0% 27.6% 25.4% 10.3%
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DECORATIVE MOULDINGS & COLUMNS: EXTERIORBrand Familiarity (Cont’d)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Chadsworth 20.5% 30.0% 16.2% 26.9% 8.3% 33.3% 10.4% 34.3% 17.2% 30.5% 3.4%
Nichiha 18.8% 23.3% 21.6% 11.5% 16.7% 26.7% 17.9% 17.1% 20.7% 16.9% 20.7%
Royal Group 18.8% 26.7% 10.8% 30.8% 8.3% 26.7% 19.4% 14.3% 24.1% 16.9% 17.2%
Focal Point 17.9% 23.3% 13.5% 19.2% 16.7% 33.3% 14.9% 17.1% 13.8% 23.7% 10.3%
KOMA 17.9% 46.7% 8.1% 7.7% 8.3% 26.7% 13.4% 22.9% 24.1% 22.0% 3.4%
Cellwood Shutters 16.2% 30.0% 10.8% 15.4% 8.3% 26.7% 16.4% 11.4% 10.3% 20.3% 13.8%
Plycem 16.2% 20.0% 13.5% 19.2% 12.5% 26.7% 17.9% 8.6% 13.8% 16.9% 17.2%
Turncraft 16.2% 26.7% 10.8% 19.2% 8.3% 20.0% 13.4% 20.0% 10.3% 20.3% 13.8%
Variform by Ply Gem 15.4% 20.0% 13.5% 19.2% 8.3% 20.0% 17.9% 8.6% 13.8% 18.6% 10.3%
Vi-Lux 15.4% 13.3% 13.5% 15.4% 20.8% 26.7% 14.9% 11.4% 13.8% 18.6% 10.3%
TechTrim 14.5% 13.3% 10.8% 19.2% 16.7% 20.0% 14.9% 11.4% 3.4% 22.0% 10.3%
Dixie Pacific 13.7% 10.0% 21.6% 11.5% 8.3% 20.0% 11.9% 14.3% 13.8% 13.6% 13.8%
Latitudes Railing 12.8% 30.0% 2.7% 7.7% 12.5% 20.0% 11.9% 11.4% 6.9% 20.3% 3.4%
Moultrie 12.8% 13.3% 18.9% 7.7% 8.3% 20.0% 11.9% 11.4% 3.4% 18.6% 10.3%
Monticello Columns by Ply Gem 11.1% 16.7% 13.5% 3.8% 8.3% 20.0% 6.0% 17.1% 17.2% 13.6% 0.0%
Interplast TUFboard 9.4% 13.3% 5.4% 7.7% 12.5% 20.0% 9.0% 5.7% 6.9% 11.9% 6.9%
Quality Edge 9.4% 10.0% 2.7% 19.2% 8.3% 20.0% 9.0% 5.7% 6.9% 13.6% 3.4%
Richwood Exterior Furnishings by
Ply Gem9.4% 10.0% 5.4% 15.4% 8.3% 20.0% 9.0% 5.7% 10.3% 10.2% 6.9%
Melton 8.5% 16.7% 5.4% 3.8% 8.3% 20.0% 6.0% 8.6% 3.4% 15.3% 0.0%
Palram 8.5% 10.0% 8.1% 7.7% 8.3% 20.0% 3.0% 14.3% 6.9% 13.6% 0.0%
None of these 4.3% 3.3% 2.7% 7.7% 4.2% 0.0% 6.0% 2.9% 3.4% 3.4% 6.9%
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DECORATIVE MOULDINGS & COLUMNS: EXTERIORBrand Used in the Past 2 Years*
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
HardieTrim (James Hardie) 64.1% 50.0% 73.0% 69.2% 62.5% 46.7% 64.2% 71.4% 69.0% 61.0% 65.5%
CertainTeed 53.8% 76.7% 48.6% 65.4% 20.8% 66.7% 55.2% 45.7% 51.7% 64.4% 34.5%
AZEK Trimboards 47.0% 80.0% 29.7% 61.5% 16.7% 80.0% 44.8% 37.1% 51.7% 47.5% 41.4%
Fypon 40.2% 63.3% 35.1% 53.8% 4.2% 53.3% 37.3% 40.0% 37.9% 39.0% 44.8%
LP SmartSide 23.9% 13.3% 24.3% 46.2% 12.5% 26.7% 31.3% 8.6% 20.7% 28.8% 17.2%
TrexTrim 21.4% 30.0% 24.3% 19.2% 8.3% 40.0% 22.4% 11.4% 27.6% 18.6% 20.7%
Permacast (HB&G) 17.9% 30.0% 18.9% 19.2% 0.0% 40.0% 16.4% 11.4% 17.2% 16.9% 20.7%
Crown Columns and Millwork 15.4% 20.0% 13.5% 7.7% 20.8% 13.3% 14.9% 17.1% 17.2% 13.6% 17.2%
Mid-America Siding Components 13.7% 30.0% 5.4% 19.2% 0.0% 26.7% 14.9% 5.7% 6.9% 16.9% 13.8%
Custom Decorative Mouldings 12.8% 20.0% 8.1% 11.5% 12.5% 20.0% 10.4% 14.3% 3.4% 18.6% 10.3%
Kleer Trimboards 12.0% 33.3% 5.4% 7.7% 0.0% 40.0% 6.0% 11.4% 13.8% 16.9% 0.0%
Mastic Home Exteriors by Ply Gem 11.1% 23.3% 8.1% 11.5% 0.0% 20.0% 9.0% 11.4% 10.3% 16.9% 0.0%
Versatex Trimboard 11.1% 20.0% 10.8% 7.7% 4.2% 20.0% 9.0% 11.4% 13.8% 13.6% 3.4%
Atlantic Shutters (The Tapco Group) 9.4% 16.7% 8.1% 7.7% 4.2% 20.0% 9.0% 5.7% 3.4% 16.9% 0.0%
KOMA 8.5% 30.0% 2.7% 0.0% 0.0% 6.7% 7.5% 11.4% 10.3% 11.9% 0.0%
Royal Group 8.5% 20.0% 2.7% 11.5% 0.0% 26.7% 9.0% 0.0% 10.3% 8.5% 6.9%
TUFboard 8.5% 20.0% 8.1% 0.0% 4.2% 26.7% 6.0% 5.7% 0.0% 15.3% 3.4%
WindsorONE (Windsor Mill) 8.5% 6.7% 8.1% 7.7% 12.5% 6.7% 3.0% 20.0% 10.3% 10.2% 3.4%
Chadsworth 7.7% 13.3% 8.1% 7.7% 0.0% 20.0% 3.0% 11.4% 13.8% 6.8% 3.4%
Turncraft 7.7% 10.0% 8.1% 11.5% 0.0% 6.7% 6.0% 11.4% 6.9% 8.5% 6.9%
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DECORATIVE MOULDINGS & COLUMNS: EXTERIORBrand Used in the Past 2 Years (Cont’d)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Nichiha 5.1% 3.3% 13.5% 0.0% 0.0% 6.7% 3.0% 8.6% 3.4% 5.1% 6.9%
Dixie Pacific 4.3% 3.3% 8.1% 3.8% 0.0% 6.7% 4.5% 2.9% 3.4% 5.1% 3.4%
Focal Point 4.3% 6.7% 5.4% 3.8% 0.0% 13.3% 1.5% 5.7% 0.0% 8.5% 0.0%
Interplast TUFboard 4.3% 10.0% 2.7% 3.8% 0.0% 13.3% 4.5% 0.0% 0.0% 6.8% 3.4%
Vi-Lux 4.3% 3.3% 5.4% 0.0% 8.3% 13.3% 4.5% 0.0% 3.4% 5.1% 3.4%
Aristocast 3.4% 6.7% 0.0% 7.7% 0.0% 20.0% 1.5% 0.0% 0.0% 5.1% 3.4%
Latitudes Railing 3.4% 13.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 13.3% 3.0% 0.0% 3.4% 5.1% 0.0%
Palram 3.4% 6.7% 5.4% 0.0% 0.0% 13.3% 0.0% 5.7% 0.0% 6.8% 0.0%
Plycem 3.4% 6.7% 5.4% 0.0% 0.0% 13.3% 1.5% 2.9% 0.0% 6.8% 0.0%
Quality Edge 3.4% 3.3% 0.0% 11.5% 0.0% 6.7% 4.5% 0.0% 3.4% 3.4% 3.4%
Variform by Ply Gem 3.4% 6.7% 0.0% 7.7% 0.0% 13.3% 1.5% 2.9% 3.4% 5.1% 0.0%
Monticello Columns by Ply Gem 2.6% 6.7% 2.7% 0.0% 0.0% 13.3% 0.0% 2.9% 3.4% 3.4% 0.0%
TechTrim 2.6% 6.7% 2.7% 0.0% 0.0% 13.3% 1.5% 0.0% 0.0% 5.1% 0.0%
Cellwood Shutters 1.7% 3.3% 0.0% 3.8% 0.0% 6.7% 1.5% 0.0% 0.0% 1.7% 3.4%
Moultrie 1.7% 3.3% 2.7% 0.0% 0.0% 6.7% 1.5% 0.0% 0.0% 1.7% 3.4%
Melton 0.9% 3.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 6.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.7% 0.0%
Richwood Exterior Furnishings by
Ply Gem0.9% 3.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 6.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.7% 0.0%
None of these 6.8% 3.3% 5.4% 7.7% 12.5% 0.0% 10.4% 2.9% 6.9% 3.4% 13.8%
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REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
HardieTrim (James Hardie) 28.2% 3.3% 48.6% 19.2% 37.5% 13.3% 22.4% 45.7% 44.8% 22.0% 24.1%
CertainTeed 13.7% 20.0% 8.1% 19.2% 8.3% 13.3% 17.9% 5.7% 0.0% 16.9% 20.7%
AZEK Trimboards 11.1% 33.3% 2.7% 7.7% 0.0% 20.0% 10.4% 8.6% 10.3% 15.3% 3.4%
Fypon 7.7% 10.0% 8.1% 11.5% 0.0% 0.0% 10.4% 5.7% 3.4% 5.1% 17.2%
LP SmartSide 5.1% 0.0% 2.7% 15.4% 4.2% 0.0% 7.5% 2.9% 0.0% 8.5% 3.4%
Permacast (HB&G) 5.1% 3.3% 8.1% 7.7% 0.0% 6.7% 6.0% 2.9% 6.9% 3.4% 6.9%
Crown Columns and Millwork 2.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 12.5% 0.0% 1.5% 5.7% 3.4% 3.4% 0.0%
Kleer Trimboards 2.6% 10.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 6.7% 0.0% 5.7% 6.9% 1.7% 0.0%
TrexTrim 2.6% 3.3% 5.4% 0.0% 0.0% 6.7% 1.5% 2.9% 0.0% 3.4% 3.4%
Atlantic Shutters (The Tapco Group) 1.7% 0.0% 0.0% 3.8% 4.2% 0.0% 1.5% 2.9% 3.4% 1.7% 0.0%
Custom Decorative Mouldings 1.7% 3.3% 0.0% 0.0% 4.2% 6.7% 0.0% 2.9% 0.0% 3.4% 0.0%
Versatex Trimboard 1.7% 0.0% 2.7% 0.0% 4.2% 0.0% 1.5% 2.9% 3.4% 1.7% 0.0%
WindsorONE (Windsor Mill) 1.7% 0.0% 0.0% 3.8% 4.2% 0.0% 1.5% 2.9% 0.0% 3.4% 0.0%
Aristocast 0.9% 0.0% 0.0% 3.8% 0.0% 6.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.7% 0.0%
Dixie Pacific 0.9% 0.0% 2.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 0.0% 0.0% 1.7% 0.0%
KOMA 0.9% 3.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 0.0% 0.0% 1.7% 0.0%
Mastic Home Exteriors by Ply Gem 0.9% 3.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 6.7% 0.0% 0.0% 3.4% 0.0% 0.0%
Nichiha 0.9% 0.0% 2.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.4%
TUFboard 0.9% 3.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 6.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.7% 0.0%
Vi-Lux 0.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.2% 6.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.4%
None of these 8.5% 3.3% 8.1% 7.7% 16.7% 0.0% 13.4% 2.9% 13.8% 3.4% 13.8%
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DECORATIVE MOULDINGS & COLUMNS: EXTERIORQuality Ratings*
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Permacast (HB&G) 5.94 6.25 6.00 5.62 5.00 6.00 6.16 5.38 6.17 5.58 6.71
AZEK Trimboards 5.72 6.23 5.68 5.57 4.92 6.21 5.82 5.22 5.75 5.65 5.83
HardieTrim (James Hardie) 5.66 5.48 6.03 5.35 5.60 5.67 5.56 5.83 5.83 5.43 5.92
Fypon 5.65 5.76 5.81 5.44 5.38 5.55 5.76 5.50 5.78 5.41 6.06
Nichiha 5.55 5.29 6.00 4.50 5.75 4.75 5.64 6.00 6.20 4.89 6.00
Kleer Trimboards 5.50 5.73 5.60 4.33 5.33 5.71 5.18 5.75 5.86 5.24 6.50
CertainTeed 5.48 5.82 5.61 5.41 4.83 5.64 5.56 5.25 5.65 5.38 5.52
Mid-America Siding Components 5.43 5.92 4.80 5.12 5.00 5.67 5.47 5.00 5.20 5.28 6.20
Custom Decorative Mouldings 5.42 5.29 5.82 4.75 5.80 5.00 5.39 5.75 5.50 5.50 5.14
Vi-Lux 5.41 5.00 5.40 5.33 5.80 5.25 5.44 5.50 5.67 5.27 5.67
TrexTrim 5.38 5.69 5.62 4.65 5.86 5.90 5.29 5.24 5.64 5.23 5.46
Versatex Trimboard 5.35 5.57 5.38 5.20 4.75 5.25 5.33 5.44 5.29 5.32 5.60
Plycem 5.28 4.83 5.60 5.50 5.33 4.50 5.45 5.67 5.33 5.10 5.60
Focal Point 5.26 4.86 5.80 5.00 5.50 4.40 5.75 5.33 5.33 5.14 6.00
TechTrim 5.25 5.00 5.50 4.50 6.00 4.67 5.56 5.00 0.00 5.23 5.33
WindsorONE (Windsor Mill) 5.24 4.64 5.80 5.50 5.80 4.40 5.83 5.29 5.29 5.20 5.33
Crown Columns and Millwork 5.21 5.42 5.64 4.22 5.25 4.83 5.41 4.90 5.22 5.05 5.50
KOMA 5.20 5.00 5.67 6.00 5.50 4.25 5.12 5.75 5.67 4.85 7.00
Mastic Home Exteriors by Ply Gem 5.19 5.58 5.18 4.56 5.50 5.83 5.20 4.80 5.29 5.08 5.60
Atlantic Shutters (The Tapco Group) 5.19 5.46 5.10 4.40 5.67 5.00 5.10 5.80 4.50 5.33 5.50
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DECORATIVE MOULDINGS & COLUMNS: EXTERIORQuality Ratings (Cont’d)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Monticello Columns by Ply Gem 5.17 4.80 5.20 0.00 6.00 4.67 5.33 5.33 5.50 5.00 0.00
Turncraft 5.17 4.88 6.00 5.00 5.00 4.00 5.50 5.29 5.50 5.00 5.50
TUFboard 5.15 4.88 6.29 3.83 5.60 5.00 5.17 5.20 6.00 5.05 5.25
Latitudes Railing 5.14 5.33 5.00 4.00 5.00 4.00 5.29 5.75 6.00 5.00 6.00
Moultrie 5.14 4.50 5.14 6.00 6.00 4.00 5.57 5.25 0.00 4.82 6.33
Chadsworth 5.13 5.33 5.00 5.17 4.50 4.80 4.67 5.50 5.75 5.00 5.00
LP SmartSide 5.09 5.23 5.31 5.11 4.44 5.12 5.03 5.23 5.00 5.17 5.00
Interplast TUFboard 5.00 5.00 4.50 5.00 5.33 4.33 5.20 5.50 3.00 5.29 5.00
Melton 5.00 5.00 5.00 0.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 5.00 0.00 5.00 0.00
Palram 5.00 4.33 5.33 6.00 5.00 4.33 4.00 5.60 6.00 4.88 0.00
Royal Group 5.00 4.62 5.25 5.14 5.50 4.00 5.25 5.20 5.00 4.80 5.40
Variform by Ply Gem 5.00 5.50 4.60 4.50 5.50 5.33 4.82 5.33 4.33 5.18 5.00
Cellwood Shutters 4.89 4.78 5.00 5.25 4.50 5.00 5.09 4.25 5.67 4.50 5.50
Aristocast 4.83 4.80 5.00 4.12 5.38 5.25 4.62 5.29 4.60 4.83 5.00
Richwood Exterior Furnishings by
Ply Gem4.80 4.33 5.00 4.67 5.50 4.33 4.80 5.50 4.50 4.83 5.00
Dixie Pacific 4.64 4.33 5.14 3.00 5.00 4.33 4.67 4.80 4.00 4.62 5.33
Quality Edge 4.55 4.33 6.00 4.20 5.00 4.33 4.50 5.00 4.50 4.38 6.00
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DECORATIVE MOULDINGS & COLUMNS: EXTERIORImportance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
Southwest
20.4%
(n=51)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.47 6.63 6.58 6.35 6.23 6.57 6.38 6.59 6.46 6.52 6.37
Availability of product through your
dealer6.13 6.07 6.33 6.23 5.77 5.86 6.16 6.18 6.00 6.20 6.11
Product price 5.88 5.73 5.97 6.12 5.68 5.50 5.83 6.15 5.86 5.93 5.81
Warranty 5.84 5.80 6.09 5.81 5.55 5.71 5.75 6.06 5.71 5.80 6.04
Ease of installation 5.77 5.90 5.64 6.08 5.45 5.64 5.78 5.82 5.68 5.84 5.74
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.23 5.57 5.45 5.00 4.73 5.43 5.08 5.44 5.14 5.36 5.07
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer4.74 4.43 4.82 5.27 4.41 4.57 4.63 5.00 4.75 4.96 4.26
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DECORATIVE MOULDINGS/TRIM/COLUMNS: INTERIORBrand Familiarity*
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Fypon 62.2% 72.7% 71.1% 64.3% 34.8% 50.0% 53.8% 77.5% 59.5% 58.7% 73.9%
Flex Trim 54.1% 54.5% 60.5% 46.4% 52.2% 16.7% 58.5% 52.5% 61.9% 58.7% 30.4%
Crown Columns and Millwork 41.4% 40.9% 50.0% 39.3% 30.4% 33.3% 50.8% 27.5% 38.1% 45.7% 39.1%
Permacast (HB&G) 40.5% 40.9% 55.3% 35.7% 21.7% 0.0% 46.2% 37.5% 38.1% 43.5% 39.1%
Versatex Trimboard 34.2% 59.1% 31.6% 28.6% 21.7% 16.7% 41.5% 25.0% 33.3% 37.0% 30.4%
Aristocast 33.3% 36.4% 34.2% 32.1% 30.4% 33.3% 38.5% 25.0% 21.4% 39.1% 43.5%
Outwater/OracDecor 29.7% 50.0% 26.3% 28.6% 17.4% 0.0% 24.6% 42.5% 35.7% 32.6% 13.0%
Kleer Trimboards 28.8% 54.5% 15.8% 28.6% 26.1% 0.0% 35.4% 22.5% 28.6% 32.6% 21.7%
Ornamental Mouldings 27.9% 27.3% 31.6% 21.4% 30.4% 16.7% 27.7% 30.0% 21.4% 37.0% 21.7%
WindsorONE (Window Mill) 27.9% 45.5% 15.8% 32.1% 26.1% 16.7% 23.1% 37.5% 28.6% 32.6% 17.4%
TUFboard 23.4% 27.3% 23.7% 21.4% 21.7% 16.7% 27.7% 17.5% 19.0% 26.1% 26.1%
Ultra-Flex 23.4% 27.3% 23.7% 10.7% 34.8% 16.7% 30.8% 12.5% 23.8% 26.1% 17.4%
White River Hardwoods 23.4% 31.8% 23.7% 21.4% 17.4% 0.0% 18.5% 35.0% 23.8% 30.4% 8.7%
Dixie Pacific 22.5% 18.2% 34.2% 17.9% 13.0% 0.0% 23.1% 25.0% 19.0% 28.3% 17.4%
Focal Point 22.5% 27.3% 23.7% 25.0% 13.0% 0.0% 15.4% 37.5% 28.6% 23.9% 8.7%
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DECORATIVE MOULDINGS/TRIM/COLUMNS: INTERIORBrand Familiarity (Cont’d)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Moultrie 21.6% 22.7% 28.9% 17.9% 13.0% 0.0% 23.1% 22.5% 21.4% 26.1% 13.0%
Royal Group 21.6% 31.8% 18.4% 25.0% 13.0% 0.0% 27.7% 15.0% 21.4% 21.7% 21.7%
Chadworth 20.7% 22.7% 26.3% 14.3% 17.4% 0.0% 20.0% 25.0% 21.4% 23.9% 13.0%
Enkeboll Designs 19.8% 27.3% 15.8% 25.0% 13.0% 0.0% 13.8% 32.5% 26.2% 21.7% 4.3%
Vi-Lux 17.1% 13.6% 18.4% 17.9% 17.4% 33.3% 18.5% 12.5% 16.7% 23.9% 4.3%
Plantinum Prime - MDF 16.2% 13.6% 15.8% 17.9% 17.4% 0.0% 20.0% 12.5% 21.4% 15.2% 8.7%
East Coast Moulding (ECMD) 15.3% 9.1% 26.3% 10.7% 8.7% 0.0% 18.5% 12.5% 16.7% 15.2% 13.0%
TruChoice Aranco Moulding &
Millwork14.4% 9.1% 18.4% 10.7% 17.4% 0.0% 16.9% 12.5% 19.0% 15.2% 4.3%
Fin-Tek - Painted Trim 10.8% 9.1% 10.5% 7.1% 17.4% 0.0% 12.3% 10.0% 14.3% 13.0% 0.0%
Metrie 10.8% 4.5% 7.9% 17.9% 13.0% 0.0% 10.8% 12.5% 9.5% 13.0% 8.7%
Zepsa Architectural Woodwork &
Stairs9.9% 4.5% 15.8% 7.1% 8.7% 0.0% 10.8% 10.0% 9.5% 13.0% 4.3%
None of these 10.8% 13.6% 5.3% 10.7% 17.4% 33.3% 10.8% 7.5% 9.5% 13.0% 8.7%
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DECORATIVE MOULDINGS/TRIM/COLUMNS: INTERIORBrand Used in the Past 2 Years*
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Fypon 36.9% 54.5% 39.5% 35.7% 17.4% 16.7% 35.4% 42.5% 26.2% 37.0% 56.5%
Flex Trim 29.7% 18.2% 39.5% 25.0% 30.4% 0.0% 35.4% 25.0% 23.8% 37.0% 26.1%
Permacast (HB&G) 25.2% 27.3% 39.5% 17.9% 8.7% 0.0% 26.2% 27.5% 23.8% 19.6% 39.1%
Versatex Trimboard 18.9% 31.8% 15.8% 17.9% 13.0% 0.0% 26.2% 10.0% 21.4% 17.4% 17.4%
Kleer Trimboards 15.3% 40.9% 5.3% 14.3% 8.7% 0.0% 16.9% 15.0% 16.7% 15.2% 13.0%
Crown Columns and Millwork 13.5% 13.6% 13.2% 10.7% 17.4% 33.3% 18.5% 2.5% 11.9% 15.2% 13.0%
Ornamental Mouldings 11.7% 13.6% 13.2% 3.6% 17.4% 0.0% 10.8% 15.0% 9.5% 13.0% 13.0%
Outwater/OracDecor 11.7% 27.3% 10.5% 3.6% 8.7% 0.0% 7.7% 20.0% 7.1% 17.4% 8.7%
WindsorONE (Window Mill) 11.7% 27.3% 5.3% 10.7% 8.7% 0.0% 9.2% 17.5% 14.3% 10.9% 8.7%
Royal Group 10.8% 18.2% 10.5% 10.7% 4.3% 0.0% 12.3% 10.0% 9.5% 8.7% 17.4%
Ultra-Flex 9.0% 9.1% 15.8% 0.0% 8.7% 0.0% 12.3% 5.0% 4.8% 10.9% 13.0%
White River Hardwoods 9.0% 13.6% 13.2% 7.1% 0.0% 0.0% 6.2% 15.0% 11.9% 10.9% 0.0%
Aristocast 7.2% 4.5% 5.3% 10.7% 8.7% 16.7% 6.2% 7.5% 2.4% 6.5% 17.4%
Dixie Pacific 7.2% 0.0% 15.8% 7.1% 0.0% 0.0% 9.2% 5.0% 2.4% 8.7% 13.0%
Focal Point 7.2% 13.6% 10.5% 0.0% 4.3% 0.0% 4.6% 12.5% 7.1% 10.9% 0.0%
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DECORATIVE MOULDINGS/TRIM/COLUMNS: INTERIORBrand Used in the Past 2 Years (Cont’d)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Moultrie 7.2% 0.0% 10.5% 10.7% 4.3% 0.0% 7.7% 7.5% 11.9% 6.5% 0.0%
East Coast Moulding (ECMD) 5.4% 4.5% 10.5% 3.6% 0.0% 0.0% 6.2% 5.0% 7.1% 0.0% 13.0%
Enkeboll Designs 5.4% 9.1% 5.3% 7.1% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 12.5% 7.1% 6.5% 0.0%
TUFboard 5.4% 9.1% 5.3% 3.6% 4.3% 16.7% 4.6% 5.0% 0.0% 6.5% 13.0%
Plantinum Prime - MDF 4.5% 4.5% 0.0% 3.6% 13.0% 0.0% 4.6% 5.0% 2.4% 6.5% 4.3%
Fin-Tek - Painted Trim 3.6% 9.1% 0.0% 0.0% 8.7% 0.0% 6.2% 0.0% 4.8% 4.3% 0.0%
Metrie 3.6% 0.0% 2.6% 7.1% 4.3% 0.0% 4.6% 2.5% 2.4% 6.5% 0.0%
Vi-Lux 3.6% 0.0% 5.3% 3.6% 4.3% 16.7% 3.1% 2.5% 0.0% 6.5% 4.3%
Chadworth 2.7% 0.0% 2.6% 3.6% 4.3% 0.0% 4.6% 0.0% 0.0% 6.5% 0.0%
TruChoice Aranco Moulding &
Millwork2.7% 0.0% 2.6% 3.6% 4.3% 0.0% 3.1% 2.5% 4.8% 2.2% 0.0%
Zepsa Architectural Woodwork &
Stairs1.8% 4.5% 2.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 2.5% 0.0% 4.3% 0.0%
None of these 14.4% 13.6% 10.5% 14.3% 21.7% 33.3% 15.4% 10.0% 11.9% 17.4% 13.0%
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DECORATIVE MOULDINGS/TRIM/COLUMNS: INTERIORBrand Used the Most
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest WestUnder $150K
$150K-$499K $500K+
Less than 5 5 to 49 50+
Fypon 12.6% 22.7% 10.5% 14.3% 4.3% 16.7% 13.8% 10.0% 9.5% 10.9% 21.7%
Permacast (HB&G) 11.7% 9.1% 21.1% 10.7% 0.0% 0.0% 12.3% 12.5% 11.9% 6.5% 21.7%
Flex Trim 7.2% 0.0% 13.2% 3.6% 8.7% 0.0% 10.8% 2.5% 2.4% 10.9% 8.7%
WindsorONE (Window Mill) 7.2% 9.1% 5.3% 7.1% 8.7% 0.0% 4.6% 12.5% 9.5% 6.5% 4.3%
White River Hardwoods 6.3% 9.1% 7.9% 7.1% 0.0% 0.0% 4.6% 10.0% 9.5% 6.5% 0.0%
Kleer Trimboards 4.5% 9.1% 0.0% 7.1% 4.3% 0.0% 6.2% 2.5% 2.4% 8.7% 0.0%
Versatex Trimboard 4.5% 13.6% 2.6% 0.0% 4.3% 0.0% 4.6% 5.0% 9.5% 2.2% 0.0%
Aristocast 3.6% 4.5% 0.0% 7.1% 4.3% 16.7% 3.1% 2.5% 2.4% 2.2% 8.7%
Dixie Pacific 2.7% 0.0% 5.3% 3.6% 0.0% 0.0% 4.6% 0.0% 0.0% 6.5% 0.0%
East Coast Moulding (ECMD) 2.7% 0.0% 7.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 5.0% 4.8% 0.0% 4.3%
Moultrie 2.7% 0.0% 2.6% 7.1% 0.0% 0.0% 3.1% 2.5% 4.8% 2.2% 0.0%
Royal Group 2.7% 4.5% 2.6% 3.6% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 5.0% 4.8% 0.0% 4.3%
Ultra-Flex 2.7% 0.0% 5.3% 0.0% 4.3% 0.0% 3.1% 2.5% 0.0% 4.3% 4.3%
Crown Columns and Millwork 1.8% 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% 4.3% 16.7% 0.0% 2.5% 0.0% 4.3% 0.0%
Ornamental Mouldings 1.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 8.7% 0.0% 1.5% 2.5% 4.8% 0.0% 0.0%
Outwater/OracDecor 1.8% 4.5% 0.0% 0.0% 4.3% 0.0% 1.5% 2.5% 0.0% 4.3% 0.0%
TruChoice Aranco Moulding & Millwork
1.8% 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% 4.3% 0.0% 1.5% 2.5% 2.4% 2.2% 0.0%
Enkeboll Designs 0.9% 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 0.0% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0%
Fin-Tek - Painted Trim 0.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.3% 0.0% 1.5% 0.0% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0%
Metrie 0.9% 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.5% 0.0% 2.2% 0.0%
Plantinum Prime - MDF 0.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.3% 0.0% 0.0% 2.5% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0%
Vi-Lux 0.9% 0.0% 2.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 0.0% 0.0% 2.2% 0.0%
None of these 17.1% 13.6% 13.2% 14.3% 30.4% 50.0% 16.9% 12.5% 14.3% 17.4% 21.7%
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DECORATIVE MOULDINGS/TRIM/COLUMNS: INTERIORQuality Ratings*
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Enkeboll Designs 6.10 6.60 5.50 6.33 6.00 0.00 5.43 6.46 6.00 6.22 6.00
Permacast (HB&G) 5.86 6.25 6.10 5.22 5.25 0.00 5.89 5.80 5.73 5.78 6.22
Fypon 5.74 6.07 5.63 5.59 5.86 6.50 5.61 5.84 5.48 5.64 6.31
White River Hardwoods 5.74 6.00 5.56 5.60 6.00 0.00 5.33 6.00 5.44 5.83 6.50
Flex Trim 5.65 5.70 5.74 5.75 5.33 4.00 5.61 5.80 5.16 6.00 6.14
WindsorONE (Window Mill) 5.61 6.11 5.33 5.38 5.40 4.00 5.75 5.60 5.36 5.69 6.00
Dixie Pacific 5.59 6.50 5.69 5.50 4.67 0.00 5.77 5.33 5.00 5.91 5.75
Kleer Trimboards 5.53 6.09 5.33 4.88 5.60 0.00 5.48 5.67 5.67 5.46 5.40
Moultrie 5.50 6.50 4.82 5.75 6.33 0.00 5.54 5.44 5.25 5.55 6.00
Versatex Trimboard 5.50 5.58 5.33 5.43 5.80 4.00 5.60 5.40 5.46 5.56 5.43
Outwater/OracDecor 5.45 5.80 5.60 4.75 5.67 0.00 5.43 5.47 5.00 5.85 6.00
Focal Point 5.41 6.50 5.44 4.67 5.33 0.00 5.12 5.57 5.36 5.44 5.50
Ultra-Flex 5.39 5.40 5.56 6.00 5.00 4.00 5.35 5.80 4.56 6.20 5.25
Ornamental Mouldings 5.32 5.40 5.50 5.00 5.17 7.00 5.27 5.25 5.38 5.73 4.00
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DECORATIVE MOULDINGS/TRIM/COLUMNS: INTERIORQuality Ratings (Cont’d)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Crown Columns and Millwork 5.30 5.50 5.16 5.20 5.57 5.50 5.29 5.27 5.13 5.40 5.33
Vi-Lux 5.27 5.50 5.57 4.67 5.00 4.00 5.11 5.80 4.33 5.89 0.00
TUFboard 5.26 5.40 5.22 4.50 5.80 0.00 5.25 5.29 4.43 5.64 5.60
Aristocast 5.24 5.83 4.92 5.29 5.29 6.00 5.22 5.22 4.62 5.56 5.22
East Coast Moulding (ECMD) 5.20 4.00 5.40 4.00 6.00 0.00 5.10 5.40 4.67 5.33 6.00
Chadworth 5.19 5.75 5.20 4.67 5.00 0.00 5.09 5.30 5.12 5.30 5.00
Royal Group 5.09 5.00 5.29 4.86 5.33 0.00 5.24 4.67 5.00 5.00 5.40
Plantinum Prime - MDF 4.81 5.50 5.00 4.50 4.50 0.00 4.73 5.00 4.38 5.33 5.00
Fin-Tek - Painted Trim 4.80 4.00 4.50 4.00 5.50 0.00 5.00 4.50 4.60 5.00 0.00
Zepsa Architectural Woodwork &
Stairs4.75 0.00 4.83 4.00 5.00 0.00 4.25 5.25 3.67 5.25 6.00
Metrie 4.64 5.00 4.33 4.50 5.00 0.00 4.33 5.00 4.33 4.83 4.50
TruChoice Aranco Moulding &
Millwork4.62 4.00 4.57 5.00 4.67 0.00 4.25 5.20 4.14 5.00 6.00
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DECORATIVE MOULDINGS/TRIM/COLUMNS: INTERIORImportance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
Southwest
20.4%
(n=51)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.03 6.29 6.08 5.85 5.91 5.00 5.92 6.32 5.81 6.09 6.32
Availability of product through your
dealer6.01 6.10 6.13 6.04 5.70 5.00 5.98 6.18 5.69 6.24 6.14
Product price 5.65 5.67 5.82 5.48 5.57 5.00 5.73 5.60 5.45 5.89 5.55
Ease of installation 5.60 5.76 5.58 5.52 5.57 4.80 5.59 5.70 5.52 5.58 5.77
Warranty 5.37 5.24 5.58 5.33 5.17 4.40 5.30 5.60 5.12 5.56 5.45
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation4.99 5.29 5.24 4.56 4.83 3.80 5.03 5.08 4.83 5.22 4.82
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer4.59 4.71 4.74 4.37 4.48 3.20 4.66 4.65 4.26 5.00 4.36
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DOORS: GARAGEBrand Familiarity
Southwest
20.4%
(n=51)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Overhead Door 79.5% 76.7% 81.4% 83.9% 75.0% 83.3% 77.6% 81.6% 89.4% 74.5% 73.3%
JELD-WEN 78.8% 76.7% 81.4% 67.7% 89.3% 66.7% 80.3% 81.6% 74.5% 74.5% 93.3%
Clopay 70.5% 80.0% 76.7% 71.0% 50.0% 50.0% 69.7% 81.6% 74.5% 69.1% 66.7%
Wayne-Dalton 66.7% 60.0% 69.8% 67.7% 67.9% 44.4% 71.1% 68.4% 66.0% 58.2% 83.3%
Raynor 50.0% 76.7% 34.9% 58.1% 35.7% 33.3% 52.6% 52.6% 53.2% 54.5% 36.7%
Amarr 34.8% 40.0% 44.2% 25.8% 25.0% 27.8% 35.5% 36.8% 36.2% 30.9% 40.0%
C.H.I. Overhead Doors 32.6% 26.7% 30.2% 45.2% 28.6% 44.4% 31.6% 28.9% 38.3% 21.8% 43.3%
Windsor Republic Doors 22.0% 13.3% 25.6% 22.6% 25.0% 22.2% 19.7% 26.3% 21.3% 23.6% 20.0%
Real Carriage Door 20.5% 26.7% 23.3% 19.4% 10.7% 22.2% 14.5% 31.6% 23.4% 21.8% 13.3%
Garaga 16.7% 23.3% 14.0% 19.4% 10.7% 16.7% 15.8% 18.4% 19.1% 16.4% 13.3%
None of these 1.5% 0.0% 2.3% 3.2% 0.0% 5.6% 1.3% 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0%
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DOORS: GARAGEBrand Used in the Past 2 Years
Southwest
20.4%
(n=51)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Overhead Door 37.9% 30.0% 44.2% 41.9% 32.1% 44.4% 28.9% 52.6% 34.0% 40.0% 40.0%
Clopay 36.4% 53.3% 32.6% 35.5% 25.0% 33.3% 34.2% 42.1% 29.8% 40.0% 40.0%
Wayne-Dalton 34.1% 26.7% 30.2% 38.7% 42.9% 22.2% 38.2% 31.6% 42.6% 18.2% 50.0%
JELD-WEN 31.8% 33.3% 27.9% 19.4% 50.0% 44.4% 26.3% 36.8% 36.2% 27.3% 33.3%
Raynor 14.4% 33.3% 4.7% 16.1% 7.1% 22.2% 15.8% 7.9% 19.1% 14.5% 6.7%
C.H.I. Overhead Doors 12.9% 10.0% 9.3% 29.0% 3.6% 11.1% 11.8% 15.8% 19.1% 5.5% 16.7%
Amarr 12.1% 13.3% 16.3% 3.2% 14.3% 22.2% 10.5% 10.5% 12.8% 9.1% 16.7%
Garaga 4.5% 13.3% 0.0% 3.2% 3.6% 5.6% 3.9% 5.3% 6.4% 3.6% 3.3%
Windsor Republic Doors 3.8% 3.3% 2.3% 0.0% 10.7% 5.6% 2.6% 5.3% 2.1% 5.5% 3.3%
Real Carriage Door 3.0% 6.7% 2.3% 0.0% 3.6% 5.6% 1.3% 5.3% 2.1% 5.5% 0.0%
None of these 6.1% 6.7% 9.3% 3.2% 3.6% 5.6% 6.6% 5.3% 6.4% 9.1% 0.0%
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DOORS: GARAGEBrand Used the Most
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Overhead Door 18.9% 13.3% 20.9% 22.6% 17.9% 16.7% 15.8% 26.3% 12.8% 27.3% 13.3%
Wayne-Dalton 18.2% 13.3% 16.3% 19.4% 25.0% 5.6% 22.4% 15.8% 19.1% 10.9% 30.0%
Clopay 17.4% 20.0% 14.0% 19.4% 17.9% 16.7% 17.1% 18.4% 12.8% 18.2% 23.3%
JELD-WEN 15.2% 16.7% 9.3% 6.5% 32.1% 38.9% 10.5% 13.2% 19.1% 10.9% 16.7%
C.H.I. Overhead Doors 6.8% 10.0% 4.7% 12.9% 0.0% 11.1% 5.3% 7.9% 10.6% 5.5% 3.3%
Raynor 5.3% 6.7% 2.3% 12.9% 0.0% 0.0% 7.9% 2.6% 4.3% 7.3% 3.3%
Amarr 3.8% 0.0% 11.6% 0.0% 0.0% 5.6% 2.6% 5.3% 4.3% 5.5% 0.0%
Garaga 2.3% 10.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.6% 2.6% 4.3% 1.8% 0.0%
Windsor Republic Doors 1.5% 0.0% 2.3% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0% 1.3% 2.6% 2.1% 1.8% 0.0%
None of these 10.6% 10.0% 18.6% 6.5% 3.6% 5.6% 14.5% 5.3% 10.6% 10.9% 10.0%
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DOORS: GARAGEQuality Ratings
Southwest
20.4%
(n=51)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Wayne-Dalton 5.61 5.35 5.70 5.95 5.37 5.75 5.56 5.68 5.39 5.76 5.72
Clopay 5.58 5.64 5.76 5.65 5.00 5.44 5.54 5.70 5.15 5.86 5.85
Overhead Door 5.47 5.52 5.56 5.54 5.19 5.40 5.44 5.57 5.29 5.78 5.32
JELD-WEN 5.43 5.26 5.68 5.32 5.33 5.58 5.16 5.87 5.14 5.68 5.46
Raynor 5.24 5.36 4.93 5.47 5.00 5.00 5.18 5.42 5.20 5.26 5.27
Amarr 5.19 5.09 5.42 5.17 4.71 4.40 5.32 5.23 4.71 5.57 5.42
C.H.I. Overhead Doors 5.05 4.71 5.38 5.46 4.12 4.75 5.17 5.00 4.94 5.30 5.00
Real Carriage Door 5.00 4.71 5.00 5.50 5.00 4.75 4.56 5.45 4.55 5.33 5.50
Windsor Republic Doors 4.58 3.75 4.90 4.60 4.57 4.00 4.67 4.70 3.90 5.30 4.50
Garaga 4.50 4.86 4.00 5.00 4.00 3.33 4.60 4.86 4.22 4.71 4.75
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DOORS: GARAGEImportance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
Southwest
20.4%
(n=51)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.42 6.50 6.45 6.57 6.14 6.56 6.47 6.26 6.40 6.58 6.14
Availability of product through your
dealer6.10 6.29 6.18 6.07 5.82 5.94 6.27 5.80 5.98 6.08 6.32
Product price 6.04 6.07 6.18 6.13 5.71 6.00 6.10 5.94 6.00 6.11 5.96
Warranty 6.04 6.14 6.20 6.17 5.57 6.22 6.00 6.03 5.91 6.28 5.79
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.32 5.64 5.28 5.20 5.18 5.44 5.16 5.57 5.29 5.43 5.14
Ease of installation 5.27 5.39 5.08 5.77 4.89 6.22 5.11 5.11 5.58 5.08 5.14
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer5.19 5.68 5.20 5.07 4.82 5.22 5.00 5.57 5.16 5.17 5.29
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DOORS: ENTRY, INTERIORBrand Familiarity*
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
JELD-WEN 90.2% 93.5% 88.2% 90.0% 89.3% 85.7% 86.8% 100.0% 90.5% 92.2% 86.7%
Therma-Tru 83.7% 87.1% 79.4% 93.3% 75.0% 50.0% 85.5% 93.9% 81.0% 86.3% 83.3%
Masonite 82.9% 77.4% 85.3% 96.7% 71.4% 57.1% 89.5% 78.8% 69.0% 90.2% 90.0%
Pella 81.3% 93.5% 82.4% 86.7% 60.7% 85.7% 77.6% 87.9% 81.0% 86.3% 73.3%
Peachtree 59.3% 71.0% 52.9% 80.0% 32.1% 50.0% 57.9% 66.7% 69.0% 56.9% 50.0%
Simpson 57.7% 67.7% 44.1% 53.3% 67.9% 71.4% 50.0% 69.7% 61.9% 58.8% 50.0%
Weather Shield 56.1% 64.5% 61.8% 63.3% 32.1% 35.7% 57.9% 60.6% 57.1% 58.8% 50.0%
Stanley 53.7% 74.2% 44.1% 50.0% 46.4% 57.1% 50.0% 60.6% 57.1% 49.0% 56.7%
Bilco 48.0% 87.1% 23.5% 60.0% 21.4% 50.0% 47.4% 48.5% 50.0% 47.1% 46.7%
Milgard 48.0% 29.0% 38.2% 46.7% 82.1% 28.6% 47.4% 57.6% 45.2% 49.0% 50.0%
CraftMaster 41.5% 41.9% 29.4% 60.0% 35.7% 35.7% 39.5% 48.5% 47.6% 33.3% 46.7%
Perma-Door 39.8% 48.4% 29.4% 56.7% 25.0% 21.4% 43.4% 39.4% 33.3% 43.1% 43.3%
Benchmark 35.0% 45.2% 26.5% 43.3% 25.0% 28.6% 38.2% 30.3% 35.7% 37.3% 30.0%
TruStile 23.6% 22.6% 17.6% 36.7% 17.9% 21.4% 18.4% 36.4% 16.7% 27.5% 26.7%
Pinecrest 19.5% 22.6% 14.7% 26.7% 14.3% 14.3% 18.4% 24.2% 19.0% 23.5% 13.3%
Colonist 17.9% 16.1% 11.8% 30.0% 14.3% 7.1% 19.7% 18.2% 14.3% 17.6% 23.3%
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DOORS: ENTRY, INTERIORBrand Familiarity (Cont’d)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Tru Tech Doors 17.9% 19.4% 8.8% 33.3% 10.7% 14.3% 17.1% 21.2% 11.9% 25.5% 13.3%
Johnson Metal Products 17.1% 22.6% 11.8% 20.0% 14.3% 7.1% 19.7% 15.2% 16.7% 19.6% 13.3%
ProVia 17.1% 19.4% 8.8% 30.0% 10.7% 7.1% 18.4% 18.2% 11.9% 17.6% 23.3%
Plastpro/Distinction 16.3% 9.7% 14.7% 30.0% 10.7% 7.1% 18.4% 15.2% 7.1% 19.6% 23.3%
Woodgrain Doors 16.3% 25.8% 2.9% 30.0% 7.1% 28.6% 14.5% 15.2% 16.7% 17.6% 13.3%
Taylor 15.4% 16.1% 5.9% 30.0% 10.7% 0.0% 19.7% 12.1% 7.1% 19.6% 20.0%
T.M. Cobb 13.0% 9.7% 0.0% 16.7% 28.6% 7.1% 11.8% 18.2% 9.5% 17.6% 10.0%
Upstate Door 12.2% 19.4% 0.0% 23.3% 7.1% 7.1% 10.5% 18.2% 9.5% 15.7% 10.0%
Ideal 11.4% 12.9% 0.0% 23.3% 10.7% 7.1% 11.8% 12.1% 4.8% 17.6% 10.0%
Woodharbor Doors 10.6% 9.7% 0.0% 26.7% 7.1% 7.1% 11.8% 9.1% 7.1% 11.8% 13.3%
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DOORS: ENTRY, INTERIORBrand Used in the Past 2 Years*
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Therma-Tru 63.4% 74.2% 52.9% 76.7% 50.0% 42.9% 64.5% 69.7% 57.1% 68.6% 63.3%
JELD-WEN 59.3% 67.7% 58.8% 43.3% 67.9% 42.9% 61.8% 60.6% 66.7% 58.8% 50.0%
Masonite 45.5% 45.2% 38.2% 53.3% 46.4% 14.3% 55.3% 36.4% 40.5% 47.1% 50.0%
Pella 31.7% 54.8% 20.6% 30.0% 21.4% 28.6% 30.3% 36.4% 35.7% 31.4% 26.7%
Simpson 30.9% 35.5% 20.6% 26.7% 42.9% 28.6% 25.0% 45.5% 33.3% 33.3% 23.3%
Stanley 28.5% 35.5% 26.5% 23.3% 28.6% 14.3% 30.3% 30.3% 28.6% 33.3% 20.0%
Bilco 17.9% 58.1% 5.9% 6.7% 0.0% 14.3% 15.8% 24.2% 19.0% 17.6% 16.7%
Weather Shield 16.3% 25.8% 8.8% 23.3% 7.1% 7.1% 19.7% 12.1% 9.5% 23.5% 13.3%
CraftMaster 14.6% 12.9% 14.7% 20.0% 10.7% 14.3% 14.5% 15.2% 14.3% 11.8% 20.0%
Milgard 14.6% 9.7% 11.8% 0.0% 39.3% 0.0% 10.5% 30.3% 16.7% 15.7% 10.0%
Peachtree 13.0% 29.0% 5.9% 13.3% 3.6% 14.3% 15.8% 6.1% 11.9% 13.7% 13.3%
Perma-Door 12.2% 19.4% 2.9% 26.7% 0.0% 7.1% 14.5% 9.1% 11.9% 9.8% 16.7%
Benchmark 8.1% 12.9% 0.0% 16.7% 3.6% 14.3% 7.9% 6.1% 4.8% 13.7% 3.3%
Woodgrain Doors 7.3% 9.7% 0.0% 20.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10.5% 3.0% 4.8% 9.8% 6.7%
Plastpro/Distinction 6.5% 3.2% 8.8% 13.3% 0.0% 0.0% 7.9% 6.1% 4.8% 5.9% 10.0%
TruStile 6.5% 12.9% 2.9% 6.7% 3.6% 7.1% 3.9% 12.1% 9.5% 3.9% 6.7%
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DOORS: ENTRY, INTERIORBrand Used in the Past 2 Years (Cont’d)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Johnson Metal Products 5.7% 6.5% 5.9% 3.3% 7.1% 0.0% 3.9% 12.1% 7.1% 5.9% 3.3%
Tru Tech Doors 5.7% 9.7% 2.9% 6.7% 3.6% 7.1% 3.9% 9.1% 4.8% 7.8% 3.3%
T.M. Cobb 4.9% 3.2% 0.0% 3.3% 14.3% 7.1% 2.6% 9.1% 7.1% 3.9% 3.3%
Taylor 4.9% 6.5% 0.0% 10.0% 3.6% 0.0% 6.6% 3.0% 4.8% 3.9% 6.7%
Ideal 4.1% 6.5% 0.0% 6.7% 3.6% 0.0% 3.9% 6.1% 2.4% 5.9% 3.3%
Pinecrest 4.1% 3.2% 2.9% 6.7% 3.6% 0.0% 3.9% 6.1% 2.4% 3.9% 6.7%
Upstate Door 4.1% 16.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.3% 12.1% 9.5% 2.0% 0.0%
Colonist 3.3% 6.5% 0.0% 6.7% 0.0% 0.0% 3.9% 3.0% 4.8% 0.0% 6.7%
ProVia 3.3% 3.2% 0.0% 10.0% 0.0% 7.1% 2.6% 3.0% 4.8% 2.0% 3.3%
Woodharbor Doors 3.3% 6.5% 0.0% 6.7% 0.0% 0.0% 3.9% 3.0% 2.4% 3.9% 3.3%
None of these 4.1% 6.5% 5.9% 3.3% 0.0% 14.3% 2.6% 3.0% 4.8% 2.0% 6.7%
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REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Therma-Tru 26.8% 35.5% 26.5% 30.0% 14.3% 21.4% 28.9% 24.2% 21.4% 29.4% 30.0%
JELD-WEN 19.5% 12.9% 23.5% 16.7% 25.0% 7.1% 21.1% 21.2% 16.7% 19.6% 23.3%
Masonite 14.6% 6.5% 20.6% 20.0% 10.7% 7.1% 17.1% 12.1% 11.9% 15.7% 16.7%
Simpson 8.1% 9.7% 0.0% 0.0% 25.0% 14.3% 6.6% 9.1% 14.3% 5.9% 3.3%
Pella 6.5% 12.9% 5.9% 6.7% 0.0% 21.4% 6.6% 0.0% 7.1% 5.9% 6.7%
Milgard 3.3% 0.0% 2.9% 0.0% 10.7% 0.0% 2.6% 6.1% 2.4% 3.9% 3.3%
Plastpro/Distinction 2.4% 0.0% 8.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.6% 3.0% 2.4% 3.9% 0.0%
TruStile 2.4% 6.5% 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% 7.1% 1.3% 3.0% 2.4% 3.9% 0.0%
CraftMaster 1.6% 0.0% 0.0% 3.3% 3.6% 0.0% 1.3% 3.0% 0.0% 2.0% 3.3%
Peachtree 1.6% 0.0% 2.9% 3.3% 0.0% 0.0% 2.6% 0.0% 2.4% 0.0% 3.3%
ProVia 1.6% 0.0% 0.0% 6.7% 0.0% 7.1% 1.3% 0.0% 2.4% 2.0% 0.0%
Upstate Door 1.6% 6.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 6.1% 4.8% 0.0% 0.0%
Pinecrest 0.8% 0.0% 2.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.3% 0.0% 0.0% 2.0% 0.0%
Stanley 0.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0% 0.0% 3.0% 0.0% 2.0% 0.0%
T.M. Cobb 0.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0% 0.0% 3.0% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0%
Taylor 0.8% 0.0% 0.0% 3.3% 0.0% 0.0% 1.3% 0.0% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0%
Woodgrain Doors 0.8% 0.0% 0.0% 3.3% 0.0% 0.0% 1.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.3%
Woodharbor Doors 0.8% 3.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.0% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0%
None of these 4.9% 6.5% 5.9% 6.7% 0.0% 14.3% 3.9% 3.0% 4.8% 3.9% 6.7%
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DOORS: ENTRY, INTERIORQuality Ratings*
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Therma-Tru 5.76 5.84 5.65 5.93 5.57 6.14 5.76 5.67 5.82 5.83 5.56
Pella 5.74 5.86 6.00 4.96 6.31 5.83 5.52 6.14 5.64 5.81 5.76
Simpson 5.50 5.57 5.00 5.27 6.00 5.90 5.42 5.45 5.56 5.72 4.93
Bilco 5.25 5.54 5.00 4.82 5.50 4.86 5.15 5.62 5.35 5.18 5.21
JELD-WEN 5.23 5.39 5.38 4.81 5.33 5.17 5.06 5.59 5.08 5.36 5.24
Milgard 5.19 5.00 4.75 4.79 5.74 5.75 4.86 5.68 4.94 5.40 5.13
TruStile 5.17 5.29 5.33 4.82 5.60 6.67 4.64 5.42 5.43 5.29 4.75
Woodgrain Doors 5.16 5.00 6.00 4.89 6.50 5.75 4.70 5.60 5.43 5.12 4.75
T.M. Cobb 5.12 4.33 0.00 4.60 5.75 6.00 4.67 5.67 5.25 5.22 4.67
Upstate Door 5.07 5.50 0.00 4.43 6.00 3.00 4.50 6.17 6.25 4.62 4.67
Woodharbor Doors 5.00 4.33 0.00 4.88 6.50 5.00 4.67 6.00 4.67 5.17 5.00
Weather Shield 4.98 5.16 5.15 4.67 4.89 4.80 4.93 5.15 4.91 4.93 5.20
Stanley 4.97 4.82 5.00 5.07 5.08 5.12 4.97 4.90 5.13 5.08 4.59
Taylor 4.94 4.75 4.00 5.00 5.33 0.00 4.69 5.75 6.00 4.89 4.67
Masonite 4.94 4.77 4.86 4.96 5.20 4.88 4.94 4.96 4.89 4.93 5.00
Peachtree 4.93 5.29 4.94 4.52 5.12 5.43 4.78 5.05 5.04 5.00 4.57
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DOORS: ENTRY, INTERIORQuality Ratings (Cont’d)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Pinecrest 4.82 5.17 4.50 4.38 5.50 4.50 4.25 5.75 5.14 4.55 5.00
CraftMaster 4.78 5.00 5.00 4.28 5.22 4.60 4.60 5.20 4.75 5.00 4.54
Plastpro/Distinction 4.70 4.33 4.60 4.67 5.33 5.00 4.57 5.00 5.33 4.80 4.29
ProVia 4.67 4.50 3.00 5.11 5.33 7.00 4.43 4.83 4.60 5.22 4.00
Perma-Door 4.64 4.86 4.20 4.44 5.29 5.00 4.35 5.23 4.71 4.85 4.23
Colonist 4.62 5.00 4.50 4.12 5.25 4.00 4.36 5.33 5.00 4.78 4.14
Tru Tech Doors 4.62 4.80 5.00 4.00 6.00 4.00 4.25 5.43 4.80 4.67 4.25
Johnson Metal Products 4.60 4.57 4.33 4.17 5.50 7.00 4.14 5.40 4.83 4.70 4.00
Ideal 4.57 4.25 0.00 4.14 6.00 3.00 4.56 5.00 4.00 4.78 4.33
Benchmark 4.56 4.54 4.50 4.31 5.14 4.50 4.59 4.50 4.29 4.94 4.22
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REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.50 6.53 6.52 6.50 6.43 6.64 6.46 6.52 6.54 6.56 6.33
Availability of product through your
dealer6.12 5.83 6.09 6.53 6.00 5.93 6.26 5.88 5.98 6.22 6.13
Warranty 5.96 5.93 6.12 5.97 5.79 5.71 5.96 6.06 5.95 5.92 6.03
Product price 5.90 5.73 6.21 5.87 5.75 5.57 6.03 5.76 5.88 5.94 5.87
Ease of installation 5.61 5.83 5.03 5.87 5.79 5.93 5.57 5.58 5.88 5.56 5.33
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.32 5.33 5.42 5.50 5.00 5.21 5.36 5.27 5.51 5.46 4.83
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer4.85 4.83 4.76 5.10 4.71 5.00 4.86 4.76 4.95 4.90 4.63
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REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Andersen 94.3% 95.2% 94.1% 100.0% 85.2% 100.0% 93.5% 92.3% 97.9% 95.8% 84.6%
JELD-WEN 86.1% 76.2% 88.2% 90.0% 85.2% 90.5% 87.1% 82.1% 89.6% 85.4% 80.8%
Pella 85.2% 81.0% 91.2% 85.0% 81.5% 85.7% 85.5% 84.6% 89.6% 83.3% 80.8%
Marvin 78.7% 81.0% 79.4% 85.0% 66.7% 81.0% 75.8% 82.1% 83.3% 81.2% 65.4%
Therma-Tru 77.9% 85.7% 70.6% 80.0% 77.8% 71.4% 79.0% 79.5% 81.2% 68.8% 88.5%
CertainTeed 65.6% 66.7% 61.8% 75.0% 55.6% 76.2% 66.1% 59.0% 70.8% 62.5% 61.5%
Weather Shield 62.3% 47.6% 67.6% 75.0% 48.1% 66.7% 62.9% 59.0% 62.5% 64.6% 57.7%
Peachtree 61.5% 47.6% 76.5% 65.0% 48.1% 66.7% 61.3% 59.0% 70.8% 54.2% 57.7%
Hard Windows and Doors 54.9% 42.9% 58.8% 60.0% 51.9% 38.1% 59.7% 56.4% 60.4% 52.1% 50.0%
Kolbe & Kolbe 53.3% 42.9% 52.9% 65.0% 44.4% 42.9% 54.8% 56.4% 56.2% 56.2% 42.3%
Masonite 50.0% 47.6% 52.9% 55.0% 40.7% 38.1% 54.8% 48.7% 47.9% 50.0% 53.8%
Atrium 48.4% 38.1% 67.6% 42.5% 40.7% 52.4% 50.0% 43.6% 56.2% 47.9% 34.6%
Milgard 48.4% 14.3% 41.2% 47.5% 85.2% 38.1% 45.2% 59.0% 41.7% 47.9% 61.5%
Silver Line (an Andersen Company) 45.9% 47.6% 58.8% 52.5% 18.5% 52.4% 51.6% 33.3% 45.8% 41.7% 53.8%
Crestline 44.3% 33.3% 41.2% 62.5% 29.6% 57.1% 48.4% 30.8% 52.1% 37.5% 42.3%
Eagle 43.4% 47.6% 32.4% 47.5% 48.1% 42.9% 43.5% 43.6% 47.9% 37.5% 46.2%
Ply Gem 38.5% 38.1% 50.0% 37.5% 25.9% 23.8% 50.0% 28.2% 33.3% 39.6% 46.2%
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DOORS: PATIO/WIDE WINDOW OPENINGSBrand Familiarity (Cont’d)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Stanley 38.5% 38.1% 32.4% 47.5% 33.3% 52.4% 37.1% 33.3% 37.5% 35.4% 46.2%
BetterBilt 36.9% 23.8% 52.9% 30.0% 37.0% 38.1% 35.5% 38.5% 39.6% 43.8% 19.2%
Simonton 36.9% 33.3% 47.1% 40.0% 22.2% 38.1% 37.1% 35.9% 37.5% 39.6% 30.8%
Simpson 34.4% 28.6% 23.5% 42.5% 40.7% 38.1% 29.0% 41.0% 31.2% 35.4% 38.5%
Benchmark 31.1% 38.1% 38.2% 25.0% 25.9% 23.8% 38.7% 23.1% 31.2% 31.2% 30.8%
Windsor Windows & Doors 31.1% 19.0% 26.5% 35.0% 40.7% 28.6% 29.0% 35.9% 33.3% 31.2% 26.9%
MI Windows and Doors 26.2% 19.0% 38.2% 27.5% 14.8% 19.0% 30.6% 23.1% 20.8% 27.1% 34.6%
Nana 23.8% 4.8% 23.5% 22.5% 40.7% 14.3% 22.6% 30.8% 20.8% 20.8% 34.6%
La Cantina Doors 18.9% 9.5% 17.6% 15.0% 33.3% 19.0% 16.1% 23.1% 18.8% 18.8% 19.2%
CWD Windows and Doors 17.2% 9.5% 11.8% 27.5% 14.8% 23.8% 21.0% 7.7% 10.4% 18.8% 26.9%
Panda Windows and Doors 17.2% 14.3% 17.6% 17.5% 18.5% 14.3% 17.7% 17.9% 12.5% 22.9% 15.4%
Fleetwood Windows and Doors 16.4% 14.3% 11.8% 15.0% 25.9% 23.8% 11.3% 20.5% 14.6% 16.7% 19.2%
Western Window Systems 14.8% 9.5% 8.8% 17.5% 22.2% 14.3% 14.5% 15.4% 12.5% 14.6% 19.2%
PGT 13.1% 9.5% 17.6% 12.5% 11.1% 14.3% 12.9% 12.8% 8.3% 16.7% 15.4%
Royal Group 12.3% 14.3% 8.8% 17.5% 7.4% 19.0% 12.9% 7.7% 12.5% 12.5% 11.5%
Weiland Doors 11.5% 9.5% 2.9% 17.5% 14.8% 14.3% 11.3% 10.3% 8.3% 14.6% 11.5%
ProVia 9.0% 4.8% 8.8% 12.5% 7.4% 19.0% 6.5% 7.7% 8.3% 8.3% 11.5%
None of these 0.8% 0.0% 2.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.6% 0.0% 0.0% 3.8%
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DOORS: PATIO/WIDE WINDOW OPENINGSBrand Used in the Past 2 Years*
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Andersen 63.9% 85.7% 58.8% 70.0% 44.4% 81.0% 62.9% 56.4% 64.6% 64.6% 61.5%
JELD-WEN 39.3% 38.1% 35.3% 40.0% 44.4% 61.9% 37.1% 30.8% 29.2% 52.1% 34.6%
Pella 36.9% 47.6% 23.5% 45.0% 33.3% 52.4% 33.9% 33.3% 39.6% 39.6% 26.9%
Therma-Tru 32.0% 52.4% 26.5% 27.5% 29.6% 38.1% 30.6% 30.8% 35.4% 31.2% 26.9%
Marvin 27.9% 42.9% 14.7% 35.0% 22.2% 38.1% 24.2% 28.2% 20.8% 35.4% 26.9%
CertainTeed 21.3% 33.3% 11.8% 17.5% 29.6% 28.6% 21.0% 17.9% 14.6% 27.1% 23.1%
Masonite 16.4% 23.8% 14.7% 12.5% 18.5% 14.3% 17.7% 15.4% 14.6% 16.7% 19.2%
Milgard 16.4% 0.0% 8.8% 5.0% 55.6% 4.8% 16.1% 23.1% 8.3% 20.8% 23.1%
Silver Line (an Andersen Company) 15.6% 23.8% 17.6% 15.0% 7.4% 14.3% 22.6% 5.1% 6.2% 18.8% 26.9%
Kolbe & Kolbe 12.3% 14.3% 2.9% 12.5% 22.2% 4.8% 12.9% 15.4% 8.3% 14.6% 15.4%
Ply Gem 12.3% 14.3% 14.7% 7.5% 14.8% 14.3% 16.1% 5.1% 8.3% 12.5% 19.2%
Weather Shield 11.5% 14.3% 11.8% 10.0% 11.1% 4.8% 16.1% 7.7% 6.2% 18.8% 7.7%
Simonton 9.0% 14.3% 14.7% 5.0% 3.7% 19.0% 6.5% 7.7% 8.3% 10.4% 7.7%
Simpson 9.0% 9.5% 2.9% 12.5% 11.1% 9.5% 4.8% 15.4% 6.2% 10.4% 11.5%
Atrium 8.2% 4.8% 14.7% 2.5% 11.1% 9.5% 9.7% 5.1% 6.2% 10.4% 7.7%
Crestline 6.6% 4.8% 0.0% 12.5% 7.4% 9.5% 6.5% 5.1% 6.2% 8.3% 3.8%
Stanley 6.6% 0.0% 8.8% 5.0% 11.1% 0.0% 8.1% 7.7% 8.3% 6.2% 3.8%
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DOORS: PATIO/WIDE WINDOW OPENINGSBrand Used in the Past 2 Years (Cont’d)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Hard Windows and Doors 5.7% 9.5% 2.9% 7.5% 3.7% 4.8% 8.1% 2.6% 4.2% 6.2% 7.7%
Benchmark 4.9% 9.5% 5.9% 0.0% 7.4% 4.8% 3.2% 7.7% 4.2% 4.2% 7.7%
Eagle 4.9% 14.3% 0.0% 2.5% 7.4% 4.8% 4.8% 5.1% 2.1% 8.3% 3.8%
MI Windows and Doors 4.9% 4.8% 11.8% 2.5% 0.0% 4.8% 6.5% 2.6% 4.2% 4.2% 7.7%
BetterBilt 4.1% 4.8% 5.9% 0.0% 7.4% 4.8% 3.2% 5.1% 0.0% 10.4% 0.0%
La Cantina Doors 4.1% 0.0% 2.9% 0.0% 14.8% 0.0% 4.8% 5.1% 0.0% 8.3% 3.8%
PGT 4.1% 0.0% 8.8% 0.0% 7.4% 0.0% 4.8% 5.1% 2.1% 6.2% 3.8%
Windsor Windows & Doors 4.1% 4.8% 0.0% 0.0% 14.8% 0.0% 6.5% 2.6% 2.1% 4.2% 7.7%
Nana 3.3% 0.0% 2.9% 0.0% 11.1% 0.0% 0.0% 10.3% 2.1% 6.2% 0.0%
Western Window Systems 3.3% 0.0% 2.9% 0.0% 11.1% 0.0% 4.8% 2.6% 0.0% 2.1% 11.5%
CWD Windows and Doors 2.5% 0.0% 2.9% 0.0% 7.4% 0.0% 3.2% 2.6% 2.1% 2.1% 3.8%
Panda Windows and Doors 2.5% 0.0% 2.9% 0.0% 7.4% 0.0% 1.6% 5.1% 2.1% 4.2% 0.0%
Peachtree 2.5% 4.8% 2.9% 0.0% 3.7% 4.8% 1.6% 2.6% 0.0% 4.2% 3.8%
ProVia 2.5% 0.0% 2.9% 2.5% 3.7% 4.8% 0.0% 5.1% 2.1% 2.1% 3.8%
Weiland Doors 2.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 11.1% 0.0% 1.6% 5.1% 0.0% 4.2% 3.8%
Fleetwood Windows and Doors 1.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.4% 0.0% 0.0% 5.1% 0.0% 4.2% 0.0%
Royal Group 0.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% 2.6% 0.0% 2.1% 0.0%
None of these 0.8% 0.0% 2.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.6% 0.0% 0.0% 3.8%
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REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Andersen 24.6% 42.9% 17.6% 22.5% 22.2% 23.8% 19.4% 33.3% 25.0% 27.1% 19.2%
JELD-WEN 12.3% 9.5% 8.8% 15.0% 14.8% 19.0% 12.9% 7.7% 14.6% 10.4% 11.5%
Marvin 12.3% 14.3% 5.9% 20.0% 7.4% 9.5% 11.3% 15.4% 8.3% 16.7% 11.5%
Pella 12.3% 9.5% 11.8% 20.0% 3.7% 19.0% 11.3% 10.3% 14.6% 12.5% 7.7%
Milgard 7.4% 0.0% 2.9% 2.5% 25.9% 0.0% 11.3% 5.1% 4.2% 6.2% 15.4%
Therma-Tru 5.7% 9.5% 8.8% 2.5% 3.7% 9.5% 4.8% 5.1% 8.3% 4.2% 3.8%
Silver Line (an Andersen Company) 4.1% 4.8% 8.8% 2.5% 0.0% 0.0% 6.5% 2.6% 2.1% 4.2% 7.7%
Simonton 4.1% 0.0% 8.8% 2.5% 3.7% 4.8% 3.2% 5.1% 6.2% 2.1% 3.8%
Ply Gem 2.5% 4.8% 0.0% 0.0% 7.4% 0.0% 4.8% 0.0% 0.0% 2.1% 7.7%
Kolbe & Kolbe 1.6% 0.0% 0.0% 2.5% 3.7% 4.8% 0.0% 2.6% 4.2% 0.0% 0.0%
Masonite 1.6% 4.8% 0.0% 2.5% 0.0% 0.0% 3.2% 0.0% 0.0% 4.2% 0.0%
Atrium 0.8% 0.0% 2.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.6% 2.1% 0.0% 0.0%
Crestline 0.8% 0.0% 0.0% 2.5% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6% 0.0% 0.0% 2.1% 0.0%
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DOORS: PATIO/WIDE WINDOW OPENINGSBrand Used the Most (Cont’d)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Fleetwood Windows and Doors 0.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% 2.6% 0.0% 2.1% 0.0%
Hard Windows and Doors 0.8% 0.0% 2.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6% 0.0% 2.1% 0.0% 0.0%
MI Windows and Doors 0.8% 0.0% 2.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6% 0.0% 2.1% 0.0% 0.0%
PGT 0.8% 0.0% 2.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.6% 0.0% 2.1% 0.0%
ProVia 0.8% 0.0% 0.0% 2.5% 0.0% 4.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.8%
Simpson 0.8% 0.0% 0.0% 2.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.6% 2.1% 0.0% 0.0%
Weather Shield 0.8% 0.0% 2.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6% 0.0% 2.1% 0.0% 0.0%
Windsor Windows & Doors 0.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 0.0% 1.6% 0.0% 2.1% 0.0% 0.0%
None of these 3.3% 0.0% 11.8% 0.0% 0.0% 4.8% 3.2% 2.6% 0.0% 4.2% 7.7%
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DOORS: PATIO/WIDE WINDOW OPENINGSQuality Ratings*
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REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Andersen 6.01 6.10 5.94 5.95 6.13 6.00 6.10 5.86 5.94 6.09 6.00
Marvin 5.89 6.50 5.56 5.97 5.72 5.80 5.91 5.91 5.62 6.00 6.24
Pella 5.64 6.00 5.55 5.24 6.09 5.65 5.66 5.61 5.56 5.69 5.71
Kolbe & Kolbe 5.44 5.67 5.22 5.04 6.33 4.38 5.72 5.41 5.08 5.68 5.73
Nana 5.35 2.00 4.88 5.17 6.09 2.00 5.25 6.00 5.00 5.38 5.67
Therma-Tru 5.27 5.83 4.92 5.13 5.38 5.43 5.44 4.94 4.90 5.39 5.74
JELD-WEN 5.20 5.40 5.23 4.76 5.65 5.06 5.31 5.09 4.85 5.38 5.52
Western Window Systems 5.06 4.00 4.67 5.00 5.67 3.00 5.38 5.33 4.60 4.67 6.00
Atrium 5.00 4.38 5.09 4.69 5.64 5.00 4.93 5.12 4.96 4.90 5.33
La Cantina Doors 5.00 3.00 5.33 3.50 5.89 2.00 5.22 5.78 4.75 5.50 4.60
Weather Shield 4.99 4.70 5.00 4.96 5.23 4.62 5.24 4.77 4.64 5.07 5.47
Simonton 4.98 4.71 5.00 4.92 5.33 4.71 5.10 4.93 5.44 4.24 5.62
Hard Windows and Doors 4.95 5.00 5.16 4.36 5.57 4.12 4.97 5.24 4.59 5.00 5.62
Simpson 4.90 5.50 3.75 5.07 5.18 4.14 5.06 5.06 4.43 5.13 5.20
Peachtree 4.85 5.10 4.88 4.43 5.31 5.00 4.72 4.96 4.73 4.96 4.93
Masonite 4.82 5.44 4.33 4.50 5.64 4.00 5.06 4.68 4.35 4.95 5.29
Milgard 4.79 3.67 4.29 4.44 5.48 4.43 5.04 4.61 4.21 4.71 5.56
Weiland Doors 4.75 3.00 3.00 5.20 5.50 2.50 5.33 5.00 3.67 4.83 5.67
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DOORS: PATIO/WIDE WINDOW OPENINGSQuality Ratings (Cont’d)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
CertainTeed 4.72 5.08 4.52 4.48 5.13 4.86 4.72 4.65 4.28 5.00 5.12
Stanley 4.65 4.86 4.36 4.31 5.44 4.00 4.95 4.62 4.12 4.93 5.00
CWD Windows and Doors 4.65 4.00 4.67 4.62 5.00 3.00 5.09 5.50 4.67 4.57 4.71
Eagle 4.63 5.00 4.27 4.40 4.92 3.50 5.12 4.47 4.38 4.44 5.33
PGT 4.57 3.00 5.00 4.00 5.33 2.00 4.86 5.20 4.00 4.57 5.00
ProVia 4.50 2.00 4.33 4.75 5.50 5.00 4.25 4.33 4.25 4.00 5.33
Windsor Windows & Doors 4.46 4.75 4.00 3.91 5.27 3.00 4.69 4.71 4.07 4.54 5.14
Silver Line (an Andersen Company) 4.45 5.10 3.95 4.28 5.80 5.00 4.47 4.00 4.10 4.28 5.21
Ply Gem 4.44 4.75 4.12 4.08 5.57 5.25 4.57 3.82 3.93 4.39 5.17
Panda Windows and Doors 4.39 2.67 3.83 4.50 6.00 1.50 4.22 5.43 4.20 4.22 5.00
Benchmark 4.32 4.00 4.25 4.43 4.71 3.00 4.55 4.38 3.62 4.38 5.38
MI Windows and Doors 4.29 4.50 4.58 3.38 5.00 3.67 4.71 3.62 4.50 3.27 5.33
BetterBilt 4.20 4.00 3.94 4.00 4.90 4.33 3.95 4.50 3.62 4.74 4.00
Royal Group 4.15 4.00 4.33 3.60 5.50 3.00 4.43 4.67 4.00 4.60 3.67
Fleetwood Windows and Doors 4.11 3.00 3.50 3.75 5.14 2.50 4.50 4.62 3.33 4.57 4.40
Crestline 4.10 4.17 4.00 3.95 4.62 4.30 4.14 3.83 3.87 4.31 4.27
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DOORS: PATIO/WIDE WINDOW OPENINGSImportance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
Southwest
20.4%
(n=51)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.56 6.52 6.41 6.67 6.63 6.65 6.53 6.56 6.77 6.47 6.35
Warranty 6.26 5.67 6.50 6.41 6.19 6.25 6.29 6.21 6.35 6.11 6.35
Availability of product through your
dealer6.12 6.00 6.32 6.21 5.85 6.10 6.16 6.08 6.12 6.04 6.27
Product price 5.92 5.90 5.94 6.05 5.70 5.65 6.08 5.79 5.71 6.00 6.15
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.74 5.90 5.71 5.85 5.48 6.05 5.74 5.56 5.71 5.81 5.65
Ease of installation 5.70 5.57 5.50 5.85 5.85 5.60 5.76 5.67 6.08 5.34 5.65
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer5.41 4.76 5.62 5.62 5.37 5.45 5.44 5.36 5.23 5.64 5.35
Green/sustainable features 4.47 4.24 4.47 4.33 4.85 4.55 4.16 4.92 4.50 4.55 4.27
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS/LOAD CENTERSBrand Familiarity
Southwest
20.4%
(n=51)
West
20.4%
(n=51)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
GE Appliances 87.6% 96.8% 91.2% 88.9% 72.4% 92.3% 89.9% 82.1% 92.3% 80.9% 90.9%
Square D by Schneider Electric 84.3% 93.5% 85.3% 81.5% 75.9% 92.3% 87.0% 76.9% 94.2% 74.5% 81.8%
Siemens 76.9% 90.3% 76.5% 81.5% 58.6% 92.3% 78.3% 69.2% 82.7% 70.2% 77.3%
Eaton Electrical 58.7% 61.3% 55.9% 59.3% 58.6% 61.5% 55.1% 64.1% 61.5% 59.6% 50.0%
ICC 28.1% 29.0% 32.4% 14.8% 34.5% 38.5% 24.6% 30.8% 38.5% 19.1% 22.7%
None of these 1.7% 0.0% 2.9% 0.0% 3.4% 0.0% 1.4% 2.6% 0.0% 4.3% 0.0%
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS/LOAD CENTERSBrand Used in the Past 2 Years
Southwest
20.4%
(n=51)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Square D by Schneider Electric 80.2% 83.9% 85.3% 77.8% 72.4% 92.3% 82.6% 71.8% 90.4% 70.2% 77.3%
GE Appliances 53.7% 58.1% 58.8% 48.1% 48.3% 53.8% 55.1% 51.3% 51.9% 55.3% 54.5%
Siemens 47.1% 54.8% 44.1% 48.1% 41.4% 53.8% 50.7% 38.5% 51.9% 40.4% 50.0%
Eaton Electrical 28.1% 29.0% 29.4% 33.3% 20.7% 46.2% 27.5% 23.1% 30.8% 21.3% 36.4%
ICC 7.4% 6.5% 11.8% 0.0% 10.3% 7.7% 8.7% 5.1% 11.5% 4.3% 4.5%
None of these 3.3% 3.2% 2.9% 3.7% 3.4% 0.0% 4.3% 2.6% 0.0% 6.4% 4.5%
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS/LOAD CENTERSBrand Used the Most
Central
20.8%
(n=22)
Southwest
20.4%
(n=51)
West
20.4%
(n=51)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Square D by Schneider Electric 53.7% 48.4% 61.8% 51.9% 51.7% 61.5% 49.3% 59.0% 63.5% 46.8% 45.5%
GE Appliances 16.5% 22.6% 11.8% 14.8% 17.2% 15.4% 18.8% 12.8% 13.5% 19.1% 18.2%
Siemens 15.7% 16.1% 14.7% 14.8% 17.2% 0.0% 18.8% 15.4% 17.3% 14.9% 13.6%
Eaton Electrical 9.1% 6.5% 8.8% 14.8% 6.9% 23.1% 5.8% 10.3% 5.8% 10.6% 13.6%
None of these 5.0% 6.5% 2.9% 3.7% 6.9% 0.0% 7.2% 2.6% 0.0% 8.5% 9.1%
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS/LOAD CENTERSQuality Ratings
Central
20.8%
(n=22)
Southwest
20.4%
(n=51)
West
20.4%
(n=51)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Square D by Schneider Electric 6.24 6.31 6.34 6.00 6.23 6.67 6.27 6.00 6.33 6.23 6.00
Siemens 6.04 6.04 5.77 6.14 6.35 6.25 6.09 5.85 6.16 6.00 5.82
GE Appliances 5.66 5.77 5.65 5.39 5.81 6.08 5.66 5.50 5.68 5.68 5.55
Eaton Electrical 5.61 5.50 5.63 5.19 6.12 6.12 5.68 5.36 5.44 5.52 6.36
ICC 5.26 4.89 5.45 4.75 5.60 5.80 5.00 5.42 5.45 5.00 5.00
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ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS/LOAD CENTERSImportance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
Southwest
20.4%
(n=51)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.52 6.65 6.53 6.37 6.52 6.62 6.46 6.59 6.60 6.43 6.55
Availability of product through your
dealer6.21 6.13 6.18 6.37 6.17 6.31 6.23 6.13 6.21 6.17 6.27
Warranty 6.12 6.10 6.09 6.11 6.17 6.31 6.16 5.97 6.10 5.98 6.45
Product price 5.91 5.87 5.97 5.81 5.97 5.31 6.07 5.82 5.90 5.83 6.09
Ease of installation 5.81 5.90 5.79 5.70 5.83 6.23 5.86 5.59 5.98 5.66 5.73
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.72 5.74 5.82 5.78 5.52 6.31 5.62 5.69 5.73 5.74 5.64
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer5.23 5.19 5.09 5.59 5.10 5.31 5.25 5.18 5.38 5.34 4.64
Green/sustainable features 4.74 5.03 4.47 4.22 5.21 5.08 4.65 4.77 4.67 4.72 4.91
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Brand Familiarity
Southwest
20.4%
(n=51)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Tuff-N-Dri 50.4% 67.7% 41.0% 57.1% 31.8% 42.9% 51.4% 51.2% 52.9% 44.6% 60.0%
Delta (Cosella-Durken) 29.1% 32.3% 23.1% 28.6% 36.4% 21.4% 30.0% 30.2% 29.4% 26.8% 35.0%
Rub-R-Wall 24.4% 29.0% 20.5% 31.4% 13.6% 28.6% 22.9% 25.6% 25.5% 23.2% 25.0%
House Guard 2001 23.6% 32.3% 20.5% 20.0% 22.7% 14.3% 18.6% 34.9% 15.7% 30.4% 25.0%
Watchdog 22.8% 12.9% 20.5% 31.4% 27.3% 14.3% 20.0% 30.2% 21.6% 19.6% 35.0%
Polywall 18.9% 16.1% 15.4% 22.9% 22.7% 7.1% 17.1% 25.6% 19.6% 16.1% 25.0%
Mar-Flex 17.3% 12.9% 15.4% 20.0% 22.7% 0.0% 20.0% 18.6% 7.8% 17.9% 40.0%
Epro Services 10.2% 6.5% 7.7% 14.3% 13.6% 0.0% 12.9% 9.3% 9.8% 7.1% 20.0%
None of these 31.5% 22.6% 43.6% 25.7% 31.8% 35.7% 31.4% 30.2% 31.4% 33.9% 25.0%
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Brand Used in the Past 2 Years
Southwest
20.4%
(n=51)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Tuff-N-Dri 29.9% 51.6% 25.6% 25.7% 13.6% 7.1% 30.0% 37.2% 31.4% 26.8% 35.0%
Delta (Cosella-Durken) 12.6% 16.1% 12.8% 8.6% 13.6% 14.3% 14.3% 9.3% 13.7% 7.1% 25.0%
Watchdog 12.6% 6.5% 12.8% 17.1% 13.6% 7.1% 5.7% 25.6% 11.8% 10.7% 20.0%
House Guard 2001 9.4% 12.9% 10.3% 2.9% 13.6% 7.1% 7.1% 14.0% 5.9% 10.7% 15.0%
Rub-R-Wall 7.9% 12.9% 7.7% 5.7% 4.5% 7.1% 5.7% 11.6% 3.9% 10.7% 10.0%
Polywall 6.3% 0.0% 5.1% 11.4% 9.1% 0.0% 8.6% 4.7% 9.8% 1.8% 10.0%
Mar-Flex 3.1% 3.2% 0.0% 2.9% 9.1% 0.0% 2.9% 4.7% 0.0% 5.4% 5.0%
Epro Services 1.6% 0.0% 0.0% 2.9% 4.5% 0.0% 1.4% 2.3% 2.0% 0.0% 5.0%
None of these 39.4% 29.0% 51.3% 34.3% 40.9% 57.1% 41.4% 30.2% 39.2% 44.6% 25.0%
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Brand Used the Most
Southwest
20.4%
(n=51)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Tuff-N-Dri 23.6% 38.7% 17.9% 22.9% 13.6% 7.1% 25.7% 25.6% 29.4% 19.6% 20.0%
Delta (Cosella-Durken) 11.8% 12.9% 12.8% 8.6% 13.6% 14.3% 12.9% 9.3% 11.8% 7.1% 25.0%
Watchdog 8.7% 6.5% 7.7% 14.3% 4.5% 7.1% 4.3% 16.3% 5.9% 8.9% 15.0%
House Guard 2001 4.7% 6.5% 5.1% 2.9% 4.5% 7.1% 4.3% 4.7% 2.0% 5.4% 10.0%
Polywall 3.9% 0.0% 2.6% 8.6% 4.5% 0.0% 5.7% 2.3% 9.8% 0.0% 0.0%
Mar-Flex 2.4% 0.0% 0.0% 2.9% 9.1% 0.0% 1.4% 4.7% 0.0% 5.4% 0.0%
Rub-R-Wall 2.4% 3.2% 2.6% 2.9% 0.0% 7.1% 1.4% 2.3% 0.0% 5.4% 0.0%
Epro Services 1.6% 0.0% 0.0% 2.9% 4.5% 0.0% 1.4% 2.3% 2.0% 0.0% 5.0%
None of these 40.9% 32.3% 51.3% 34.3% 45.5% 57.1% 42.9% 32.6% 39.2% 48.2% 25.0%
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Quality Ratings
Central
20.8%
(n=22)
Southwest
20.4%
(n=51)
West
20.4%
(n=51)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Watchdog 5.96 6.50 5.62 5.91 6.33 5.50 5.85 6.17 5.90 5.90 6.14
Tuff-N-Dri 5.50 5.62 5.44 5.55 5.14 5.67 5.36 5.68 5.63 5.32 5.58
Delta (Cosella-Durken) 5.23 4.38 5.44 5.20 5.88 5.00 5.35 5.08 5.07 4.79 6.43
Mar-Flex 5.15 5.00 4.33 5.29 6.00 0.00 5.38 4.71 5.00 5.00 5.38
Rub-R-Wall 5.10 5.71 4.62 5.09 5.00 5.50 5.20 4.80 5.33 4.67 5.60
Polywall 5.09 5.00 4.50 5.12 5.80 4.00 5.36 4.91 5.56 4.56 5.20
House Guard 2001 5.07 4.50 5.38 4.71 6.00 5.00 5.08 5.07 5.29 4.75 5.80
Epro Services 4.67 2.00 3.67 5.20 5.67 0.00 5.12 3.75 5.25 2.50 6.25
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Importance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
Southwest
20.4%
(n=51)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.38 6.57 6.13 6.17 6.90 6.62 6.29 6.45 6.28 6.33 6.75
Warranty 6.03 6.20 5.74 5.97 6.43 5.92 6.01 6.10 6.00 5.95 6.35
Availability of product through your
dealer5.80 5.90 5.59 5.89 5.90 6.00 5.77 5.79 5.68 5.93 5.75
Ease of installation 5.55 5.73 5.28 5.37 6.10 5.85 5.49 5.57 5.54 5.51 5.70
Product price 5.45 5.33 5.46 5.49 5.52 5.00 5.56 5.40 5.42 5.35 5.80
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.26 5.47 4.90 5.37 5.48 5.38 5.27 5.21 5.42 5.05 5.45
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer4.71 4.57 4.36 5.14 4.86 4.77 4.60 4.88 5.04 4.49 4.50
Green/sustainable features 4.56 4.80 4.18 4.46 5.10 4.92 4.37 4.76 4.82 4.18 4.95
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ENGINEERRED I -JOISTSBrand Familiarity
Southwest
20.4%
(n=51)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Boise Cascade 89.5% 75.9% 92.9% 92.3% 96.8% 88.9% 88.7% 91.2% 91.8% 85.7% 91.3%
Georgia Pacific 87.7% 89.7% 89.3% 96.2% 77.4% 100.0% 84.5% 91.2% 83.7% 95.2% 82.6%
Trus Joint (Weyerhaeuser) 82.5% 82.8% 89.3% 76.9% 80.6% 77.8% 81.7% 85.3% 81.6% 83.3% 82.6%
LP 72.8% 65.5% 89.3% 76.9% 61.3% 66.7% 74.6% 70.6% 67.3% 83.3% 65.2%
Trim Joist 42.1% 27.6% 57.1% 50.0% 35.5% 55.6% 39.4% 44.1% 38.8% 45.2% 43.5%
Roseburg 38.6% 37.9% 28.6% 23.1% 61.3% 44.4% 32.4% 50.0% 34.7% 47.6% 30.4%
Open Joist 24.6% 13.8% 32.1% 23.1% 29.0% 11.1% 28.2% 20.6% 20.4% 26.2% 30.4%
None of these 1.8% 0.0% 0.0% 3.8% 3.2% 0.0% 2.8% 0.0% 2.0% 2.4% 0.0%
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ENGINEERRED I -JOISTSBrand Used in the Past 2 Years
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Trus Joint (Weyerhaeuser) 57.9% 48.3% 60.7% 57.7% 64.5% 55.6% 56.3% 61.8% 46.9% 64.3% 69.6%
Boise Cascade 53.5% 37.9% 50.0% 50.0% 74.2% 55.6% 50.7% 58.8% 44.9% 57.1% 65.2%
Georgia Pacific 50.9% 48.3% 42.9% 65.4% 48.4% 55.6% 56.3% 38.2% 32.7% 69.0% 56.5%
LP 40.4% 27.6% 50.0% 57.7% 29.0% 55.6% 39.4% 38.2% 32.7% 52.4% 34.8%
Roseburg 17.5% 10.3% 10.7% 15.4% 32.3% 33.3% 11.3% 26.5% 14.3% 21.4% 17.4%
Trim Joist 15.8% 13.8% 7.1% 26.9% 16.1% 44.4% 14.1% 11.8% 8.2% 26.2% 13.0%
Open Joist 8.8% 3.4% 7.1% 11.5% 12.9% 11.1% 9.9% 5.9% 4.1% 11.9% 13.0%
None of these 4.4% 0.0% 7.1% 3.8% 6.5% 0.0% 4.2% 5.9% 6.1% 2.4% 4.3%
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ENGINEERRED I -JOISTSBrand Used the Most
Southwest
20.4%
(n=51)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Trus Joint (Weyerhaeuser) 33.3% 37.9% 28.6% 23.1% 41.9% 33.3% 33.8% 32.4% 30.6% 35.7% 34.8%
Boise Cascade 23.7% 13.8% 25.0% 19.2% 35.5% 33.3% 22.5% 23.5% 24.5% 21.4% 26.1%
Georgia Pacific 17.5% 27.6% 14.3% 23.1% 6.5% 11.1% 19.7% 14.7% 10.2% 26.2% 17.4%
LP 12.3% 13.8% 17.9% 15.4% 3.2% 0.0% 12.7% 14.7% 22.4% 4.8% 4.3%
Roseburg 4.4% 6.9% 3.6% 3.8% 3.2% 11.1% 2.8% 5.9% 2.0% 7.1% 4.3%
Trim Joist 1.8% 0.0% 0.0% 7.7% 0.0% 11.1% 0.0% 2.9% 4.1% 0.0% 0.0%
Open Joist 0.9% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.3%
None of these 6.1% 0.0% 7.1% 7.7% 9.7% 0.0% 7.0% 5.9% 6.1% 4.8% 8.7%
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ENGINEERRED I -JOISTSQuality Ratings
Southwest
20.4%
(n=51)
West
20.4%
(n=51)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Trus Joint (Weyerhaeuser) 6.03 6.05 5.88 6.00 6.21 6.17 6.02 6.03 5.92 6.26 5.84
Georgia Pacific 5.85 6.00 6.00 5.46 5.91 5.88 5.97 5.61 5.74 5.95 5.84
LP 5.80 6.00 5.88 5.42 5.89 6.17 5.71 5.92 5.72 5.91 5.73
Boise Cascade 5.75 6.00 5.69 5.30 5.97 5.88 5.80 5.61 5.86 5.77 5.48
Roseburg 5.66 5.90 4.86 5.67 5.83 6.25 5.40 5.82 6.06 5.63 4.67
Trim Joist 5.40 6.43 5.27 4.92 5.50 6.00 5.46 5.07 5.18 5.78 5.10
Open Joist 4.93 6.25 4.67 5.00 4.50 6.00 4.95 4.71 5.20 5.20 4.14
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ENGINEERRED I -JOISTSImportance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
Southwest
20.4%
(n=51)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.48 6.59 6.61 6.15 6.55 6.22 6.55 6.41 6.52 6.51 6.35
Availability of product through your
dealer6.21 6.28 6.39 6.04 6.10 5.78 6.38 5.97 6.08 6.34 6.22
Warranty 6.11 6.10 6.32 5.88 6.10 5.56 6.10 6.26 6.12 6.07 6.13
Ease of installation 5.96 6.24 5.93 5.96 5.69 5.67 6.04 5.85 5.96 6.12 5.65
Product price 5.93 5.86 6.36 5.69 5.79 5.00 6.16 5.71 5.79 6.15 5.83
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.49 5.52 5.64 5.27 5.52 5.67 5.65 5.12 5.44 5.44 5.70
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer5.17 5.07 5.21 5.15 5.24 4.56 5.33 5.00 4.88 5.37 5.43
Green/sustainable features 4.57 4.45 4.32 4.38 5.10 4.56 4.59 4.53 4.42 4.73 4.61
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EXTERIOR WALL SHEATHINGBrand Familiarity
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Dow Styrofoam 73.9% 79.2% 73.7% 87.1% 53.8% 66.7% 76.2% 70.0% 84.1% 64.7% 75.0%
Georgia-Pacific (DensGlass Gold) 71.4% 66.7% 76.3% 74.2% 65.4% 66.7% 73.8% 66.7% 70.5% 66.7% 83.3%
ZIP System Wall Sheathing (Huber
Engineered Woods)68.9% 83.3% 86.8% 61.3% 38.5% 77.8% 67.5% 70.0% 72.7% 68.6% 62.5%
Owens Corning 68.1% 62.5% 63.2% 80.6% 65.4% 55.6% 71.2% 63.3% 72.7% 62.7% 70.8%
Weyerhaeuser 66.4% 54.2% 63.2% 80.6% 65.4% 66.7% 66.2% 66.7% 59.1% 70.6% 70.8%
LP 64.7% 50.0% 63.2% 80.6% 61.5% 77.8% 62.5% 66.7% 68.2% 60.8% 66.7%
US Gypsum 63.9% 66.7% 65.8% 58.1% 65.4% 55.6% 67.5% 56.7% 59.1% 62.7% 75.0%
Johns Manville 63.0% 58.3% 57.9% 80.6% 53.8% 55.6% 70.0% 46.7% 68.2% 58.8% 62.5%
Celotex 54.6% 45.8% 57.9% 74.2% 34.6% 55.6% 56.2% 50.0% 59.1% 54.9% 45.8%
Gold Bond 48.7% 41.7% 50.0% 51.6% 50.0% 44.4% 52.5% 40.0% 43.2% 52.9% 50.0%
Thermax 38.7% 45.8% 34.2% 54.8% 19.2% 33.3% 38.8% 40.0% 43.2% 33.3% 41.7%
Thermoply 33.6% 12.5% 36.8% 41.9% 38.5% 22.2% 35.0% 33.3% 22.7% 33.3% 54.2%
Norbord Industries 31.9% 16.7% 42.1% 48.4% 11.5% 33.3% 37.5% 16.7% 36.4% 27.5% 33.3%
R-Max 29.4% 29.2% 36.8% 32.3% 15.4% 22.2% 30.0% 30.0% 36.4% 25.5% 25.0%
GreenGuard (Pactiv) 26.9% 16.7% 28.9% 38.7% 19.2% 22.2% 28.8% 23.3% 27.3% 23.5% 33.3%
Ainsworth 22.7% 16.7% 15.8% 38.7% 19.2% 22.2% 21.2% 26.7% 22.7% 21.6% 25.0%
Atlas Rboard 15.1% 8.3% 10.5% 32.3% 7.7% 22.2% 17.5% 6.7% 15.9% 13.7% 16.7%
None of these 4.2% 4.2% 5.3% 3.2% 3.8% 11.1% 2.5% 6.7% 4.5% 5.9% 0.0%
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EXTERIOR WALL SHEATHINGBrand Used in the Past 2 Years
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Dow Styrofoam 39.5% 58.3% 26.3% 51.6% 26.9% 44.4% 40.0% 36.7% 45.5% 33.3% 41.7%
LP 38.7% 25.0% 36.8% 51.6% 38.5% 55.6% 38.8% 33.3% 40.9% 33.3% 45.8%
Owens Corning 36.1% 41.7% 31.6% 35.5% 38.5% 33.3% 38.8% 30.0% 43.2% 33.3% 29.2%
US Gypsum 33.6% 41.7% 31.6% 29.0% 34.6% 44.4% 36.2% 23.3% 34.1% 27.5% 45.8%
Weyerhaeuser 32.8% 20.8% 26.3% 32.3% 53.8% 44.4% 32.5% 30.0% 27.3% 41.2% 25.0%
Johns Manville 30.3% 33.3% 21.1% 29.0% 42.3% 44.4% 32.5% 20.0% 31.8% 35.3% 16.7%
ZIP System Wall Sheathing (Huber
Engineered Woods)29.4% 54.2% 39.5% 9.7% 15.4% 22.2% 28.8% 33.3% 31.8% 25.5% 33.3%
Georgia-Pacific (DensGlass Gold) 26.9% 29.2% 26.3% 16.1% 38.5% 33.3% 23.8% 33.3% 15.9% 29.4% 41.7%
Gold Bond 19.3% 20.8% 13.2% 12.9% 34.6% 33.3% 20.0% 13.3% 18.2% 17.6% 25.0%
Celotex 16.8% 12.5% 7.9% 29.0% 19.2% 22.2% 17.5% 13.3% 20.5% 15.7% 12.5%
Norbord Industries 11.8% 4.2% 15.8% 22.6% 0.0% 11.1% 15.0% 3.3% 13.6% 7.8% 16.7%
Thermax 9.2% 8.3% 0.0% 22.6% 7.7% 11.1% 10.0% 6.7% 9.1% 5.9% 16.7%
R-Max 8.4% 12.5% 7.9% 3.2% 11.5% 0.0% 8.8% 10.0% 11.4% 7.8% 4.2%
Thermoply 8.4% 0.0% 7.9% 9.7% 15.4% 0.0% 10.0% 6.7% 0.0% 5.9% 29.2%
GreenGuard (Pactiv) 5.9% 12.5% 2.6% 3.2% 7.7% 11.1% 6.2% 3.3% 11.4% 2.0% 4.2%
Ainsworth 4.2% 4.2% 0.0% 9.7% 3.8% 0.0% 3.8% 6.7% 0.0% 3.9% 12.5%
Atlas Rboard 0.8% 0.0% 0.0% 3.2% 0.0% 0.0% 1.2% 0.0% 2.3% 0.0% 0.0%
None of these 6.7% 4.2% 7.9% 6.5% 7.7% 22.2% 3.8% 10.0% 9.1% 7.8% 0.0%
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REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
ZIP System Wall Sheathing (Huber
Engineered Woods)16.8% 41.7% 23.7% 0.0% 3.8% 0.0% 13.8% 30.0% 18.2% 15.7% 16.7%
LP 16.0% 8.3% 26.3% 12.9% 11.5% 33.3% 15.0% 13.3% 15.9% 17.6% 12.5%
Owens Corning 11.8% 16.7% 5.3% 16.1% 11.5% 11.1% 13.8% 6.7% 15.9% 7.8% 12.5%
Weyerhaeuser 11.8% 4.2% 5.3% 12.9% 26.9% 11.1% 10.0% 16.7% 11.4% 11.8% 12.5%
Dow Styrofoam 7.6% 8.3% 5.3% 12.9% 3.8% 0.0% 8.8% 6.7% 6.8% 7.8% 8.3%
Johns Manville 5.9% 4.2% 5.3% 9.7% 3.8% 11.1% 6.2% 3.3% 6.8% 7.8% 0.0%
Georgia-Pacific (DensGlass Gold) 5.0% 4.2% 5.3% 3.2% 7.7% 0.0% 6.2% 3.3% 2.3% 5.9% 8.3%
Norbord Industries 5.0% 0.0% 5.3% 12.9% 0.0% 0.0% 6.2% 3.3% 6.8% 2.0% 8.3%
US Gypsum 5.0% 8.3% 0.0% 3.2% 11.5% 11.1% 5.0% 3.3% 2.3% 7.8% 4.2%
Thermoply 2.5% 0.0% 2.6% 3.2% 3.8% 0.0% 3.8% 0.0% 0.0% 2.0% 8.3%
R-Max 1.7% 0.0% 2.6% 0.0% 3.8% 0.0% 2.5% 0.0% 2.3% 2.0% 0.0%
Ainsworth 0.8% 0.0% 0.0% 3.2% 0.0% 0.0% 1.2% 0.0% 0.0% 2.0% 0.0%
None of these 10.1% 4.2% 13.2% 9.7% 11.5% 22.2% 7.5% 13.3% 11.4% 9.8% 8.3%
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REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
ZIP System Wall Sheathing (Huber
Engineered Woods)5.91 6.26 5.94 5.62 5.60 6.14 5.94 5.75 5.77 5.91 6.20
Owens Corning 5.72 5.93 5.50 5.43 6.24 6.40 5.65 5.74 5.68 5.84 5.59
Weyerhaeuser 5.66 5.54 5.46 5.74 5.94 5.50 5.67 5.70 5.56 5.83 5.47
Dow Styrofoam 5.55 5.56 5.21 5.77 5.79 5.00 5.53 5.75 5.54 5.53 5.59
US Gypsum 5.49 5.60 5.28 5.31 5.88 5.60 5.54 5.31 5.24 5.71 5.47
Johns Manville 5.45 5.29 5.41 5.17 6.14 6.00 5.39 5.50 5.21 5.90 5.07
Georgia-Pacific (DensGlass Gold) 5.41 5.44 5.62 5.05 5.47 5.33 5.50 5.20 5.07 5.55 5.70
Gold Bond 5.31 5.20 5.32 5.15 5.54 4.50 5.36 5.42 4.82 5.65 5.25
LP 5.31 4.91 5.33 5.42 5.38 5.57 5.33 5.16 5.07 5.63 5.13
Thermax 5.18 5.45 4.85 5.00 6.00 3.67 5.21 5.50 5.17 5.44 4.80
R-Max 5.16 5.43 5.00 4.71 6.00 3.50 5.05 5.78 5.07 5.67 4.33
Norbord Industries 5.05 4.75 5.12 5.00 5.33 4.00 5.07 5.60 4.94 5.23 5.00
Thermoply 4.87 4.33 4.57 4.82 5.50 3.00 4.92 5.10 4.78 4.88 4.92
Celotex 4.84 4.09 4.82 4.95 5.56 4.80 4.77 5.07 5.00 5.04 4.00
GreenGuard (Pactiv) 4.45 4.50 4.00 4.78 4.80 3.00 4.80 3.86 4.10 4.82 4.38
Ainsworth 4.43 4.00 3.50 4.89 5.00 2.50 4.50 4.86 4.50 4.70 3.80
Atlas Rboard 4.19 3.00 4.00 4.25 5.50 3.00 4.33 4.50 4.50 4.33 3.50
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EXTERIOR WALL SHEATHINGImportance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
Southwest
20.4%
(n=51)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.35 6.22 6.51 6.31 6.28 6.33 6.40 6.21 6.33 6.40 6.30
Availability of product through your
dealer6.08 5.74 6.24 6.07 6.16 5.89 6.21 5.79 5.84 6.17 6.35
Product price 6.01 5.61 6.32 5.90 6.04 5.89 6.17 5.61 5.86 6.00 6.30
Ease of installation 5.80 5.48 5.89 5.93 5.80 5.56 5.82 5.82 5.53 5.90 6.09
Warranty 5.73 5.74 5.78 5.79 5.56 5.00 5.71 6.00 5.47 5.81 6.04
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.31 5.26 5.41 5.45 5.04 4.44 5.40 5.32 4.95 5.48 5.61
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer4.93 5.04 4.84 5.03 4.84 4.56 4.94 5.04 4.67 4.96 5.35
Green/sustainable features 4.44 4.65 4.78 3.97 4.28 4.33 4.49 4.32 4.05 4.81 4.39
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FAUCETSBrand Familiarity*
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Kohler 93.9% 90.0% 91.1% 100.0% 96.4% 90.0% 92.5% 97.3% 95.6% 91.5% 95.5%
Delta 93.0% 95.0% 95.6% 90.5% 89.3% 100.0% 92.5% 91.9% 97.8% 87.2% 95.5%
American Standard 91.2% 90.0% 93.3% 95.2% 85.7% 90.0% 89.6% 94.6% 93.3% 89.4% 90.9%
Moen 91.2% 90.0% 86.7% 100.0% 92.9% 90.0% 92.5% 89.2% 88.9% 91.5% 95.5%
Pfister 78.9% 70.0% 82.2% 81.0% 78.6% 80.0% 79.1% 78.4% 82.2% 70.2% 90.9%
Peerless 72.8% 70.0% 73.3% 85.7% 64.3% 80.0% 71.6% 73.0% 68.9% 70.2% 86.4%
Elkay 71.9% 80.0% 64.4% 90.5% 64.3% 90.0% 67.2% 75.7% 73.3% 70.2% 72.7%
Eljer 68.4% 85.0% 66.7% 76.2% 53.6% 70.0% 67.2% 70.3% 71.1% 68.1% 63.6%
Grohe 62.3% 80.0% 57.8% 66.7% 53.6% 60.0% 55.2% 75.7% 64.4% 57.4% 68.2%
Sterling 57.0% 60.0% 57.8% 71.4% 42.9% 50.0% 55.2% 62.2% 64.4% 46.8% 63.6%
Gerber Plumbing Fixtures 54.4% 60.0% 60.0% 52.4% 42.9% 40.0% 53.7% 59.5% 62.2% 46.8% 54.5%
Franke 43.9% 60.0% 37.8% 42.9% 42.9% 40.0% 38.8% 54.1% 51.1% 38.3% 40.9%
Hansgrohe 43.9% 65.0% 31.1% 42.9% 50.0% 30.0% 35.8% 62.2% 51.1% 44.7% 27.3%
Briggs 37.7% 15.0% 44.4% 33.3% 46.4% 30.0% 38.8% 37.8% 40.0% 34.0% 40.9%
Danze 36.0% 35.0% 40.0% 28.6% 35.7% 0.0% 32.8% 51.4% 35.6% 31.9% 45.5%
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FAUCETSBrand Familiarity (Cont’d)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Blanco 32.5% 40.0% 31.1% 42.9% 21.4% 20.0% 26.9% 45.9% 40.0% 25.5% 31.8%
Chicago 29.8% 20.0% 22.2% 38.1% 42.9% 40.0% 28.4% 29.7% 40.0% 19.1% 31.8%
Brizo 24.6% 15.0% 28.9% 38.1% 14.3% 10.0% 20.9% 35.1% 26.7% 21.3% 27.3%
Jado 17.5% 25.0% 15.6% 14.3% 17.9% 10.0% 13.4% 27.0% 15.6% 17.0% 22.7%
Dornbracht 14.0% 20.0% 11.1% 14.3% 14.3% 10.0% 9.0% 24.3% 20.0% 10.6% 9.1%
Symmons 14.0% 40.0% 2.2% 9.5% 17.9% 10.0% 13.4% 16.2% 11.1% 17.0% 13.6%
Kraus USA 13.2% 20.0% 6.7% 9.5% 21.4% 0.0% 11.9% 18.9% 13.3% 14.9% 9.1%
Porcher 13.2% 30.0% 4.4% 9.5% 17.9% 10.0% 9.0% 21.6% 13.3% 14.9% 9.1%
Hansa 11.4% 20.0% 2.2% 19.0% 14.3% 10.0% 11.9% 10.8% 11.1% 8.5% 18.2%
KWC 11.4% 15.0% 6.7% 4.8% 21.4% 0.0% 10.4% 16.2% 13.3% 10.6% 9.1%
Decolav 8.8% 5.0% 4.4% 9.5% 17.9% 0.0% 9.0% 10.8% 6.7% 12.8% 4.5%
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FAUCETSBrand Used in the Past 2 Years*
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Kohler 71.1% 70.0% 66.7% 61.9% 85.7% 60.0% 62.7% 89.2% 73.3% 76.6% 54.5%
Delta 69.3% 65.0% 71.1% 66.7% 71.4% 60.0% 73.1% 64.9% 75.6% 68.1% 59.1%
Moen 67.5% 60.0% 64.4% 85.7% 64.3% 80.0% 74.6% 51.4% 51.1% 74.5% 86.4%
American Standard 51.8% 60.0% 53.3% 47.6% 46.4% 40.0% 58.2% 43.2% 42.2% 61.7% 50.0%
Elkay 27.2% 35.0% 24.4% 38.1% 17.9% 40.0% 25.4% 27.0% 22.2% 38.3% 13.6%
Grohe 26.3% 35.0% 15.6% 33.3% 32.1% 0.0% 22.4% 40.5% 22.2% 36.2% 13.6%
Pfister 21.1% 5.0% 15.6% 28.6% 35.7% 20.0% 25.4% 13.5% 15.6% 21.3% 31.8%
Eljer 20.2% 30.0% 11.1% 28.6% 21.4% 30.0% 22.4% 13.5% 6.7% 38.3% 9.1%
Peerless 17.5% 5.0% 20.0% 23.8% 17.9% 20.0% 17.9% 16.2% 11.1% 25.5% 13.6%
Hansgrohe 15.8% 30.0% 11.1% 14.3% 14.3% 0.0% 13.4% 24.3% 11.1% 25.5% 4.5%
Gerber Plumbing Fixtures 14.9% 20.0% 17.8% 9.5% 10.7% 20.0% 13.4% 16.2% 15.6% 17.0% 9.1%
Franke 12.3% 30.0% 11.1% 4.8% 7.1% 0.0% 10.4% 18.9% 8.9% 21.3% 0.0%
Sterling 11.4% 15.0% 13.3% 9.5% 7.1% 20.0% 10.4% 10.8% 15.6% 10.6% 4.5%
Danze 9.6% 10.0% 8.9% 14.3% 7.1% 0.0% 7.5% 16.2% 13.3% 8.5% 4.5%
Blanco 8.8% 0.0% 8.9% 14.3% 10.7% 0.0% 9.0% 10.8% 13.3% 4.3% 9.1%
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FAUCETSBrand Used in the Past 2 Years (Cont’d)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Brizo 8.8% 10.0% 6.7% 19.0% 3.6% 10.0% 4.5% 16.2% 11.1% 8.5% 4.5%
Chicago 7.0% 0.0% 6.7% 9.5% 10.7% 10.0% 9.0% 2.7% 2.2% 8.5% 13.6%
Briggs 5.3% 5.0% 4.4% 4.8% 7.1% 20.0% 4.5% 2.7% 8.9% 4.3% 0.0%
Decolav 3.5% 0.0% 2.2% 4.8% 7.1% 0.0% 4.5% 2.7% 0.0% 6.4% 4.5%
Dornbracht 3.5% 5.0% 2.2% 4.8% 3.6% 0.0% 3.0% 5.4% 4.4% 2.1% 4.5%
Symmons 3.5% 20.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.0% 5.4% 0.0% 8.5% 0.0%
Jado 2.6% 10.0% 2.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 5.4% 0.0% 6.4% 0.0%
Hansa 1.8% 0.0% 0.0% 9.5% 0.0% 0.0% 3.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.1% 4.5%
Kraus USA 1.8% 0.0% 2.2% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0% 1.5% 2.7% 0.0% 2.1% 4.5%
KWC 1.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.1% 0.0% 1.5% 2.7% 0.0% 2.1% 4.5%
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FAUCETSBrand Used the Most
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Kohler 30.7% 45.0% 17.8% 28.6% 42.9% 30.0% 19.4% 51.4% 35.6% 34.0% 13.6%
Delta 28.1% 10.0% 42.2% 23.8% 21.4% 20.0% 31.3% 24.3% 37.8% 21.3% 22.7%
Moen 27.2% 30.0% 26.7% 38.1% 17.9% 40.0% 35.8% 8.1% 17.8% 23.4% 54.5%
Pfister 4.4% 0.0% 4.4% 4.8% 7.1% 10.0% 3.0% 5.4% 2.2% 6.4% 4.5%
American Standard 3.5% 10.0% 4.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.5% 2.7% 2.2% 6.4% 0.0%
Grohe 1.8% 0.0% 0.0% 4.8% 3.6% 0.0% 1.5% 2.7% 4.4% 0.0% 0.0%
Hansgrohe 0.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0% 0.0% 2.7% 0.0% 2.1% 0.0%
Peerless 0.9% 0.0% 2.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 0.0% 0.0% 2.1% 0.0%
Symmons 0.9% 5.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.7% 0.0% 2.1% 0.0%
None of these 1.8% 0.0% 2.2% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0% 3.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.1% 4.5%
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FAUCETSQuality Ratings*
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Kohler 6.21 6.00 6.27 6.05 6.37 5.89 6.15 6.39 6.12 6.28 6.25
Grohe 5.87 5.75 5.92 5.77 6.00 5.33 5.83 6.04 5.79 6.07 5.64
Moen 5.78 5.83 5.74 5.50 6.04 5.89 5.85 5.62 5.51 5.98 5.90
Hansgrohe 5.76 5.54 5.93 5.33 6.07 5.33 5.54 6.04 5.65 5.86 5.83
Franke 5.50 5.82 5.35 5.50 5.42 5.00 5.33 5.80 5.41 5.65 5.44
Delta 5.44 5.16 5.84 4.83 5.40 4.80 5.49 5.53 5.51 5.61 4.95
American Standard 5.32 5.39 5.62 4.79 5.17 5.00 5.24 5.56 5.44 5.51 4.70
Brizo 5.25 5.33 5.46 4.88 5.25 4.00 5.21 5.38 4.92 5.30 5.83
Gerber Plumbing Fixtures 5.20 5.27 5.37 4.30 5.50 5.50 5.18 5.18 5.11 5.19 5.45
Symmons 5.19 5.75 2.00 4.50 5.20 6.00 5.00 5.33 4.80 5.62 4.67
Elkay 5.10 4.88 5.34 4.72 5.29 4.78 5.14 5.15 5.03 5.12 5.20
Dornbracht 5.06 4.75 5.20 4.67 5.50 5.00 4.50 5.44 5.22 4.60 5.50
Danze 5.02 5.29 4.94 4.83 5.10 0.00 4.82 5.26 4.88 5.20 5.00
Blanco 5.00 4.88 4.86 5.22 5.17 4.50 4.89 5.18 4.94 4.92 5.29
Chicago 5.00 5.00 4.78 5.38 4.92 6.00 4.84 4.90 4.82 5.00 5.43
Jado 5.00 5.00 5.14 4.50 5.00 7.00 4.62 5.10 5.00 5.00 5.00
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FAUCETSQuality Ratings (Cont’d)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Eljer 4.97 4.82 5.07 4.62 5.33 5.00 4.96 5.00 4.88 4.94 5.29
Pfister 4.76 4.25 4.78 4.62 5.10 4.38 4.90 4.61 4.57 4.65 5.25
Hansa 4.75 4.25 2.00 5.67 5.25 5.00 4.57 5.00 4.40 4.50 5.67
Peerless 4.72 4.62 4.61 4.59 5.18 4.50 4.74 4.77 4.40 4.87 5.00
Porcher 4.67 5.00 4.00 2.50 5.40 4.00 3.67 5.50 5.00 4.43 4.50
KWC 4.62 4.00 5.00 3.00 5.00 0.00 4.71 4.50 4.50 5.00 4.00
Sterling 4.61 4.27 4.69 4.27 5.17 3.80 4.67 4.70 4.50 4.73 4.64
Kraus USA 4.53 4.50 4.33 4.50 4.67 0.00 4.50 4.57 4.50 4.57 4.50
Briggs 4.50 4.33 4.60 4.17 4.54 6.00 4.12 4.86 4.82 4.31 4.22
Decolav 4.10 3.00 3.50 4.00 4.60 0.00 4.17 4.00 4.00 4.17 4.00
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FAUCETSImportance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.51 6.65 6.53 6.38 6.48 6.50 6.46 6.61 6.73 6.50 6.09
Availability of product through your
dealer6.13 6.25 6.20 6.10 5.96 5.90 6.19 6.08 6.04 6.22 6.14
Warranty 6.08 6.15 6.13 5.90 6.07 5.60 6.16 6.06 6.13 6.11 5.91
Product price 5.79 5.65 6.09 5.81 5.37 5.40 5.90 5.69 5.78 5.80 5.77
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.73 5.65 5.84 5.52 5.74 5.20 5.73 5.86 5.69 5.72 5.82
Ease of installation 5.69 6.30 5.62 5.62 5.41 5.80 5.61 5.81 5.91 5.70 5.23
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer5.11 5.55 4.96 5.19 4.96 4.10 5.16 5.28 4.89 5.07 5.64
Green/sustainable features 4.22 4.55 4.18 3.90 4.30 3.50 4.43 4.03 4.33 3.96 4.55
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FIREPLACESBrand Familiarity
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Heatilator 77.4% 78.3% 83.3% 64.0% 80.0% 60.0% 72.7% 86.4% 85.3% 70.9% 80.8%
Heat & Glo 69.6% 78.3% 59.5% 76.0% 72.0% 60.0% 71.2% 68.2% 61.8% 69.1% 80.8%
Majestic 67.8% 60.9% 69.0% 68.0% 72.0% 60.0% 65.2% 72.7% 70.6% 69.1% 61.5%
Superior Fireplaces 43.5% 34.8% 45.2% 28.0% 64.0% 40.0% 37.9% 52.3% 52.9% 41.8% 34.6%
Vermont Castings 38.3% 52.2% 33.3% 40.0% 32.0% 20.0% 33.3% 47.7% 50.0% 41.8% 15.4%
Napoleon 37.4% 39.1% 33.3% 48.0% 32.0% 40.0% 36.4% 38.6% 35.3% 40.0% 34.6%
Regency 23.5% 39.1% 14.3% 24.0% 24.0% 20.0% 22.7% 25.0% 23.5% 30.9% 7.7%
Monessen 15.7% 30.4% 16.7% 4.0% 12.0% 20.0% 7.6% 27.3% 17.6% 16.4% 11.5%
Davinci Custom Fireplaces/ Travis
Industries14.8% 13.0% 14.3% 16.0% 16.0% 20.0% 10.6% 20.5% 14.7% 16.4% 11.5%
Town & Country Fireplaces 14.8% 26.1% 14.3% 12.0% 8.0% 20.0% 7.6% 25.0% 11.8% 20.0% 7.7%
FMI 13.9% 13.0% 21.4% 8.0% 8.0% 20.0% 13.6% 13.6% 11.8% 14.5% 15.4%
Montigo 13.0% 17.4% 11.9% 4.0% 20.0% 20.0% 9.1% 18.2% 8.8% 14.5% 15.4%
Spark Modern Fires 10.4% 13.0% 9.5% 8.0% 12.0% 20.0% 4.5% 18.2% 8.8% 10.9% 11.5%
Astria 7.8% 13.0% 4.8% 12.0% 4.0% 20.0% 6.1% 9.1% 8.8% 7.3% 7.7%
Valor (Miles Industries) 7.8% 17.4% 7.1% 4.0% 4.0% 20.0% 3.0% 13.6% 8.8% 9.1% 3.8%
None of these 7.0% 4.3% 7.1% 8.0% 8.0% 20.0% 9.1% 2.3% 5.9% 10.9% 0.0%
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FIREPLACESBrand Used in the Past 2 Years
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Heat & Glo 42.6% 56.5% 33.3% 44.0% 44.0% 40.0% 36.4% 52.3% 32.4% 47.3% 46.2%
Heatilator 38.3% 34.8% 38.1% 32.0% 48.0% 40.0% 33.3% 45.5% 26.5% 43.6% 42.3%
Majestic 28.7% 39.1% 31.0% 20.0% 24.0% 40.0% 27.3% 29.5% 20.6% 34.5% 26.9%
Superior Fireplaces 14.8% 13.0% 21.4% 4.0% 16.0% 20.0% 12.1% 18.2% 17.6% 14.5% 11.5%
Vermont Castings 13.9% 26.1% 14.3% 8.0% 8.0% 20.0% 6.1% 25.0% 20.6% 16.4% 0.0%
Napoleon 12.2% 13.0% 7.1% 16.0% 16.0% 20.0% 10.6% 13.6% 8.8% 16.4% 7.7%
Monessen 8.7% 17.4% 9.5% 0.0% 8.0% 20.0% 4.5% 13.6% 8.8% 7.3% 11.5%
Regency 6.1% 17.4% 2.4% 0.0% 8.0% 20.0% 1.5% 11.4% 5.9% 7.3% 3.8%
FMI 4.3% 4.3% 9.5% 0.0% 0.0% 20.0% 4.5% 2.3% 0.0% 9.1% 0.0%
Montigo 4.3% 4.3% 4.8% 0.0% 8.0% 20.0% 3.0% 4.5% 2.9% 5.5% 3.8%
Spark Modern Fires 3.5% 8.7% 0.0% 0.0% 8.0% 20.0% 0.0% 6.8% 0.0% 5.5% 3.8%
Astria 2.6% 8.7% 0.0% 4.0% 0.0% 20.0% 1.5% 2.3% 0.0% 1.8% 7.7%
Davinci Custom Fireplaces/ Travis
Industries2.6% 4.3% 0.0% 4.0% 4.0% 20.0% 1.5% 2.3% 2.9% 1.8% 3.8%
Town & Country Fireplaces 2.6% 8.7% 0.0% 0.0% 4.0% 20.0% 0.0% 4.5% 2.9% 3.6% 0.0%
Valor (Miles Industries) 2.6% 8.7% 0.0% 0.0% 4.0% 20.0% 0.0% 4.5% 2.9% 1.8% 3.8%
None of these 13.0% 17.4% 11.9% 8.0% 16.0% 40.0% 15.2% 6.8% 14.7% 14.5% 7.7%
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FIREPLACESBrand Used the Most
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Heat & Glo 22.6% 21.7% 16.7% 40.0% 16.0% 20.0% 22.7% 22.7% 14.7% 23.6% 30.8%
Heatilator 20.9% 13.0% 26.2% 16.0% 24.0% 20.0% 19.7% 22.7% 23.5% 16.4% 26.9%
Majestic 12.2% 13.0% 14.3% 12.0% 8.0% 0.0% 10.6% 15.9% 8.8% 14.5% 11.5%
Superior Fireplaces 7.0% 4.3% 11.9% 4.0% 4.0% 0.0% 10.6% 2.3% 8.8% 5.5% 7.7%
Vermont Castings 5.2% 13.0% 4.8% 4.0% 0.0% 20.0% 4.5% 4.5% 11.8% 3.6% 0.0%
Napoleon 4.3% 0.0% 0.0% 12.0% 8.0% 0.0% 7.6% 0.0% 2.9% 7.3% 0.0%
Monessen 3.5% 4.3% 7.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 6.8% 2.9% 1.8% 7.7%
FMI 2.6% 0.0% 7.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.0% 2.3% 0.0% 5.5% 0.0%
Montigo 1.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 8.0% 0.0% 1.5% 2.3% 2.9% 1.8% 0.0%
Regency 1.7% 4.3% 0.0% 0.0% 4.0% 0.0% 1.5% 2.3% 2.9% 1.8% 0.0%
Astria 0.9% 4.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.3% 0.0% 0.0% 3.8%
Davinci Custom Fireplaces/ Travis
Industries0.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.3% 0.0% 0.0% 3.8%
Spark Modern Fires 0.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.3% 0.0% 1.8% 0.0%
Valor (Miles Industries) 0.9% 4.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.3% 2.9% 0.0% 0.0%
None of these 14.8% 17.4% 11.9% 12.0% 20.0% 40.0% 16.7% 9.1% 17.6% 16.4% 7.7%
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FIREPLACESQuality Ratings
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Vermont Castings 5.80 5.73 6.07 5.50 5.75 7.00 5.74 5.81 5.93 5.82 5.25
Napoleon 5.59 5.25 5.43 5.55 6.25 7.00 5.91 5.00 5.36 5.52 6.00
Heatilator 5.50 5.28 5.66 5.33 5.55 5.67 5.49 5.50 5.36 5.67 5.38
Superior Fireplaces 5.44 5.12 5.53 5.17 5.60 5.00 5.62 5.27 5.41 5.32 5.78
Heat & Glo 5.33 5.33 5.16 5.72 5.18 6.00 5.37 5.21 5.35 5.54 4.95
Majestic 5.31 5.07 5.38 5.24 5.47 5.33 5.21 5.45 5.17 5.57 4.94
Spark Modern Fires 5.30 5.00 5.00 5.00 6.50 4.00 4.50 5.71 5.00 4.80 6.33
Davinci Custom Fireplaces/ Travis
Industries5.12 3.67 5.33 5.67 5.50 4.00 5.50 5.00 5.25 4.89 5.67
Monessen 4.94 4.29 5.57 0.00 5.00 4.00 5.75 4.75 5.40 4.89 4.33
Regency 4.92 4.25 5.33 4.80 5.50 4.00 5.23 4.64 4.86 5.00 4.50
Valor (Miles Industries) 4.88 4.75 5.00 0.00 5.00 4.00 7.00 4.67 5.00 4.80 5.00
FMI 4.80 3.67 4.89 6.00 5.50 4.00 5.25 4.33 4.33 5.12 4.50
Town & Country Fireplaces 4.75 4.17 4.33 6.00 6.50 4.00 5.25 4.64 4.00 4.91 5.00
Montigo 4.69 3.50 4.80 0.00 5.75 4.00 5.00 4.57 4.00 5.00 4.50
Astria 4.67 4.00 4.00 5.33 6.00 4.00 5.50 4.00 4.00 4.75 5.50
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FIREPLACESImportance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.18 6.09 6.38 6.24 5.88 5.60 6.09 6.40 6.44 6.04 6.15
Availability of product through your
dealer5.83 5.61 5.90 5.96 5.79 5.60 5.77 5.95 5.76 5.91 5.77
Warranty 5.82 5.30 6.19 5.60 5.88 5.00 5.67 6.14 6.03 5.57 6.04
Product price 5.75 5.26 5.98 5.68 5.88 4.80 5.85 5.70 5.59 5.81 5.81
Ease of installation 5.37 4.96 5.55 5.64 5.17 4.00 5.53 5.28 5.82 5.22 5.08
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.09 5.04 5.05 5.60 4.67 4.60 5.12 5.09 5.26 5.11 4.81
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer4.89 5.00 4.88 5.40 4.25 4.80 4.98 4.74 4.68 4.89 5.15
Green/sustainable features 4.09 4.17 4.02 4.04 4.17 3.40 3.83 4.56 4.44 3.98 3.85
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FLOORING: LAMINATE, VINYL, WOODBrand Familiarity*
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Armstrong 83.3% 84.4% 85.0% 76.0% 87.0% 88.9% 80.9% 85.3% 89.6% 72.7% 100.0%
Lumber Liquidators 75.8% 78.1% 72.5% 68.0% 87.0% 88.9% 75.0% 70.6% 81.2% 72.7% 70.6%
Pergo 75.8% 68.8% 80.0% 68.0% 87.0% 77.8% 73.5% 79.4% 81.2% 70.9% 76.5%
Mohawk 74.2% 68.8% 80.0% 68.0% 78.3% 72.2% 75.0% 73.5% 77.1% 65.5% 94.1%
Bruce 65.8% 78.1% 77.5% 56.0% 39.1% 55.6% 66.2% 70.6% 75.0% 56.4% 70.6%
Shaw 65.0% 46.9% 72.5% 72.0% 69.6% 83.3% 60.3% 64.7% 62.5% 61.8% 82.4%
Wilsonart 63.3% 62.5% 55.0% 64.0% 78.3% 66.7% 63.2% 61.8% 54.2% 63.6% 88.2%
Congoleum 60.8% 71.9% 52.5% 60.0% 60.9% 61.1% 66.2% 50.0% 68.8% 56.4% 52.9%
Mannington 47.5% 65.6% 42.5% 32.0% 47.8% 38.9% 44.1% 58.8% 45.8% 43.6% 64.7%
Anderson 45.8% 37.5% 52.5% 36.0% 56.5% 38.9% 42.6% 55.9% 39.6% 50.9% 47.1%
Tarkett 31.7% 37.5% 30.0% 36.0% 21.7% 33.3% 29.4% 35.3% 29.2% 30.9% 41.2%
Engineered Floors 30.0% 46.9% 20.0% 28.0% 26.1% 33.3% 27.9% 32.4% 33.3% 27.3% 29.4%
Azrock 26.7% 34.4% 22.5% 20.0% 30.4% 22.2% 23.5% 35.3% 29.2% 25.5% 23.5%
Carlisle 25.0% 34.4% 15.0% 24.0% 30.4% 16.7% 23.5% 32.4% 29.2% 21.8% 23.5%
Harris Tarkett 25.0% 31.2% 30.0% 16.0% 17.4% 11.1% 22.1% 38.2% 25.0% 21.8% 35.3%
Hartco 20.8% 21.9% 20.0% 24.0% 17.4% 5.6% 17.6% 35.3% 20.8% 23.6% 11.8%
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FLOORING: LAMINATE, VINYL, WOODBrand Familiarity (Cont’d)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Quick-Stop 13.3% 18.8% 12.5% 12.0% 8.7% 0.0% 11.8% 23.5% 10.4% 16.4% 11.8%
Mullican Flooring 11.7% 18.8% 10.0% 4.0% 13.0% 16.7% 7.4% 17.6% 10.4% 12.7% 11.8%
Robbins 11.7% 15.6% 20.0% 0.0% 4.3% 5.6% 8.8% 20.6% 12.5% 10.9% 11.8%
Decorative Flooring 10.0% 6.2% 7.5% 4.0% 26.1% 5.6% 4.4% 23.5% 10.4% 9.1% 11.8%
Columbia Flooring 9.2% 9.4% 7.5% 12.0% 8.7% 22.2% 1.5% 17.6% 10.4% 9.1% 5.9%
Kentucky Wood Floors 8.3% 12.5% 7.5% 0.0% 13.0% 0.0% 5.9% 17.6% 10.4% 7.3% 5.9%
Kahrs 7.5% 9.4% 7.5% 4.0% 8.7% 0.0% 2.9% 20.6% 6.2% 5.5% 17.6%
Mirage (Boa Franc) 7.5% 21.9% 2.5% 0.0% 4.3% 5.6% 4.4% 14.7% 2.1% 10.9% 11.8%
BR 111 6.7% 15.6% 7.5% 0.0% 0.0% 5.6% 5.9% 8.8% 2.1% 9.1% 11.8%
Goodwin Heart Pine 6.7% 9.4% 7.5% 0.0% 8.7% 0.0% 5.9% 11.8% 8.3% 5.5% 5.9%
Lauzon 6.7% 6.2% 7.5% 4.0% 8.7% 0.0% 4.4% 14.7% 6.2% 7.3% 5.9%
Lyptus 6.7% 6.2% 5.0% 4.0% 13.0% 0.0% 4.4% 14.7% 6.2% 5.5% 11.8%
BHK of America 5.0% 6.2% 5.0% 4.0% 4.3% 0.0% 2.9% 11.8% 8.3% 3.6% 0.0%
Teragren 5.0% 6.2% 2.5% 4.0% 8.7% 0.0% 2.9% 11.8% 4.2% 5.5% 5.9%
Kronotex 4.2% 6.2% 2.5% 0.0% 8.7% 0.0% 1.5% 11.8% 4.2% 3.6% 5.9%
None of these 2.5% 0.0% 5.0% 4.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.9% 2.9% 0.0% 5.5% 0.0%
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FLOORING: LAMINATE, VINYL, WOODBrand Used in the Past 2 Years*
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Armstrong 45.0% 46.9% 35.0% 56.0% 47.8% 44.4% 51.5% 32.4% 33.3% 52.7% 52.9%
Bruce 35.0% 46.9% 42.5% 32.0% 8.7% 50.0% 33.8% 29.4% 39.6% 30.9% 35.3%
Mohawk 33.3% 31.2% 35.0% 32.0% 34.8% 27.8% 41.2% 20.6% 27.1% 30.9% 58.8%
Shaw 30.0% 21.9% 37.5% 40.0% 17.4% 38.9% 32.4% 20.6% 25.0% 30.9% 41.2%
Lumber Liquidators 23.3% 21.9% 12.5% 32.0% 34.8% 33.3% 25.0% 14.7% 16.7% 30.9% 17.6%
Pergo 20.8% 15.6% 17.5% 32.0% 21.7% 22.2% 17.6% 26.5% 20.8% 20.0% 23.5%
Congoleum 20.0% 31.2% 7.5% 32.0% 13.0% 33.3% 25.0% 2.9% 14.6% 25.5% 17.6%
Mannington 20.0% 34.4% 10.0% 16.0% 21.7% 22.2% 19.1% 20.6% 10.4% 23.6% 35.3%
Anderson 17.5% 15.6% 17.5% 16.0% 21.7% 22.2% 16.2% 17.6% 14.6% 20.0% 17.6%
Wilsonart 15.8% 18.8% 5.0% 12.0% 34.8% 22.2% 17.6% 8.8% 12.5% 18.2% 17.6%
Engineered Floors 15.0% 18.8% 12.5% 16.0% 13.0% 22.2% 13.2% 14.7% 18.8% 10.9% 17.6%
Tarkett 7.5% 9.4% 2.5% 20.0% 0.0% 27.8% 5.9% 0.0% 8.3% 5.5% 11.8%
Harris Tarkett 6.7% 9.4% 2.5% 12.0% 4.3% 11.1% 7.4% 2.9% 10.4% 1.8% 11.8%
Carlisle 5.0% 12.5% 0.0% 0.0% 8.7% 0.0% 4.4% 8.8% 4.2% 5.5% 5.9%
Mirage (Boa Franc) 5.0% 15.6% 0.0% 0.0% 4.3% 5.6% 4.4% 5.9% 0.0% 7.3% 11.8%
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FLOORING: LAMINATE, VINYL, WOODBrand Used in the Past 2 Years (Cont’d)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Quick-Stop 5.0% 9.4% 2.5% 8.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.9% 5.9% 4.2% 5.5% 5.9%
Hartco 4.2% 3.1% 2.5% 4.0% 8.7% 0.0% 5.9% 2.9% 6.2% 3.6% 0.0%
Azrock 2.5% 0.0% 2.5% 4.0% 4.3% 5.6% 2.9% 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% 5.9%
Robbins 2.5% 6.2% 2.5% 0.0% 0.0% 5.6% 1.5% 2.9% 0.0% 5.5% 0.0%
Columbia Flooring 1.7% 0.0% 0.0% 4.0% 4.3% 5.6% 0.0% 2.9% 0.0% 1.8% 5.9%
Decorative Flooring 1.7% 0.0% 0.0% 4.0% 4.3% 0.0% 1.5% 2.9% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0%
Kahrs 1.7% 3.1% 2.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.9% 0.0% 1.8% 5.9%
Mullican Flooring 1.7% 3.1% 0.0% 4.0% 0.0% 5.6% 1.5% 0.0% 2.1% 1.8% 0.0%
Kentucky Wood Floors 0.8% 0.0% 2.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.9% 2.1% 0.0% 0.0%
Lauzon 0.8% 0.0% 2.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 0.0% 2.1% 0.0% 0.0%
None of these 8.3% 9.4% 10.0% 4.0% 8.7% 5.6% 5.9% 14.7% 14.6% 5.5% 0.0%
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REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Armstrong 15.0% 6.2% 20.0% 16.0% 17.4% 16.7% 17.6% 8.8% 10.4% 20.0% 11.8%
Bruce 14.2% 18.8% 20.0% 4.0% 8.7% 22.2% 10.3% 17.6% 22.9% 10.9% 0.0%
Mohawk 12.5% 3.1% 17.5% 12.0% 17.4% 5.6% 16.2% 8.8% 6.2% 10.9% 35.3%
Shaw 11.7% 3.1% 17.5% 16.0% 8.7% 16.7% 8.8% 14.7% 10.4% 9.1% 23.5%
Lumber Liquidators 7.5% 9.4% 2.5% 12.0% 8.7% 11.1% 8.8% 2.9% 6.2% 9.1% 5.9%
Mannington 5.8% 3.1% 2.5% 8.0% 13.0% 5.6% 4.4% 8.8% 0.0% 7.3% 17.6%
Anderson 4.2% 6.2% 5.0% 0.0% 4.3% 0.0% 5.9% 2.9% 8.3% 1.8% 0.0%
Congoleum 4.2% 6.2% 0.0% 12.0% 0.0% 5.6% 5.9% 0.0% 0.0% 7.3% 5.9%
Engineered Floors 4.2% 9.4% 2.5% 4.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.4% 5.9% 8.3% 1.8% 0.0%
Pergo 2.5% 3.1% 2.5% 0.0% 4.3% 5.6% 0.0% 5.9% 4.2% 1.8% 0.0%
Wilsonart 2.5% 3.1% 0.0% 0.0% 8.7% 5.6% 2.9% 0.0% 4.2% 1.8% 0.0%
Mirage (Boa Franc) 1.7% 6.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 2.9% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0%
Tarkett 1.7% 6.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.9% 0.0% 2.1% 1.8% 0.0%
Carlisle 0.8% 3.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.9% 0.0% 1.8% 0.0%
Harris Tarkett 0.8% 0.0% 0.0% 4.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 0.0% 2.1% 0.0% 0.0%
Hartco 0.8% 0.0% 0.0% 4.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 0.0% 0.0% 1.8% 0.0%
Quick-Stop 0.8% 0.0% 0.0% 4.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 0.0% 0.0% 1.8% 0.0%
None of these 9.2% 12.5% 10.0% 4.0% 8.7% 5.6% 5.9% 17.6% 14.6% 7.3% 0.0%
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REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Armstrong 5.67 5.56 5.66 6.11 5.42 5.88 5.66 5.57 5.62 5.79 5.53
Bruce 5.62 5.60 5.60 6.00 5.11 5.90 5.73 5.29 5.89 5.45 5.25
Goodwin Heart Pine 5.57 5.33 6.50 0.00 5.00 0.00 6.00 5.00 6.00 5.00 5.00
Mirage (Boa Franc) 5.50 5.57 0.00 0.00 5.00 5.00 6.33 5.00 4.00 5.60 6.00
Shaw 5.49 5.36 5.48 5.83 5.20 5.64 5.52 5.32 5.21 5.76 5.43
Mannington 5.37 5.38 5.00 5.75 5.55 5.86 5.46 5.05 5.30 5.61 5.00
Anderson 5.37 5.83 5.11 4.78 5.69 5.00 5.59 5.17 5.53 5.41 4.88
Mohawk 5.34 5.33 5.39 5.18 5.44 5.33 5.33 5.38 5.38 5.57 4.75
Engineered Floors 5.33 5.20 5.67 5.57 5.00 5.20 5.44 5.20 5.14 5.57 5.20
Congoleum 5.30 5.39 5.16 5.40 5.23 5.60 5.30 5.12 5.13 5.50 5.22
Lauzon 5.29 4.00 6.00 7.00 5.00 0.00 5.67 5.00 5.00 5.67 5.00
Wilsonart 5.28 5.53 4.95 5.50 5.18 5.42 5.46 4.79 5.33 5.45 4.80
Carlisle 5.25 5.73 4.75 4.83 5.14 4.67 5.27 5.40 5.15 5.55 4.75
Tarkett 5.25 5.25 4.90 5.56 5.40 6.00 5.16 5.00 4.92 5.38 5.57
Harris Tarkett 5.10 4.90 5.09 5.50 5.25 5.00 5.33 4.83 5.08 5.27 4.83
Decorative Flooring 5.10 4.00 5.00 6.00 5.40 0.00 5.67 4.86 4.25 5.75 5.50
Azrock 5.04 4.50 5.29 5.60 5.17 6.00 4.85 4.91 5.00 5.27 4.50
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FLOORING: LAMINATE, VINYL, WOODQuality Ratings (Cont’d)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Kentucky Wood Floors 5.00 5.00 4.50 0.00 5.33 0.00 6.00 4.20 5.40 5.00 3.00
Hartco 4.96 4.86 4.67 5.17 5.25 6.00 5.09 4.73 5.11 5.00 4.00
Pergo 4.92 4.86 4.68 5.41 4.94 5.31 5.00 4.59 4.70 5.32 4.38
Columbia Flooring 4.90 5.00 4.00 5.33 5.00 5.25 5.00 4.60 4.40 5.50 5.00
BR 111 4.86 5.00 4.50 0.00 0.00 5.00 5.25 4.00 5.00 4.75 5.00
Mullican Flooring 4.85 5.00 4.33 5.00 5.00 5.33 5.00 4.40 5.00 5.17 3.50
BHK of America 4.80 4.00 6.00 6.00 4.00 0.00 6.00 4.00 5.00 4.00 0.00
Robbins 4.69 4.80 4.57 0.00 5.00 4.00 5.17 4.33 5.00 4.40 4.50
Lyptus 4.57 3.50 6.00 5.00 4.67 0.00 5.33 4.00 4.33 4.50 5.00
Lumber Liquidators 4.31 4.24 4.00 4.82 4.37 4.50 4.29 4.22 4.16 4.50 4.17
Quick-Stop 4.27 4.17 3.00 6.00 4.50 0.00 4.38 4.14 4.20 4.75 2.50
Kahrs 4.25 4.00 4.50 4.00 4.50 0.00 4.50 4.17 4.33 4.00 4.33
Kronotex 4.25 4.00 0.00 0.00 4.50 0.00 5.00 4.00 4.50 4.00 4.00
Teragren 4.00 4.00 0.00 3.00 4.50 0.00 4.00 4.00 4.50 3.50 4.00
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FLOORING: LAMINATE, VINYL, WOODImportance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
Southwest
20.4%
(n=51)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.59 6.59 6.49 6.80 6.55 6.84 6.63 6.38 6.58 6.60 6.59
Availability of product through your
dealer6.19 6.09 6.17 6.44 6.09 6.42 6.22 6.00 6.08 6.33 6.06
Warranty 6.02 5.84 6.02 6.52 5.68 6.37 5.99 5.88 5.88 6.04 6.35
Product price 6.01 5.75 6.17 6.20 5.86 5.68 6.27 5.68 5.73 6.27 5.94
Ease of installation 5.89 6.03 5.59 6.36 5.73 6.32 5.90 5.65 5.90 6.00 5.53
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.39 5.56 5.17 5.80 5.09 5.37 5.60 5.00 5.31 5.44 5.47
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer4.96 4.56 4.88 5.64 4.91 5.05 4.91 5.00 4.88 4.95 5.24
Green/sustainable features 4.28 4.41 4.20 4.24 4.32 4.21 4.45 4.00 4.42 4.29 3.88
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GARAGE DOOR OPENERSBrand Familiarity
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
LiftMaster 82.9% 72.7% 85.2% 93.9% 75.9% 64.7% 83.1% 93.1% 82.9% 84.1% 80.8%
Genie 75.7% 68.2% 77.8% 81.8% 72.4% 76.5% 72.3% 82.8% 75.6% 77.3% 73.1%
Craftsmen 72.1% 72.7% 74.1% 81.8% 58.6% 82.4% 70.8% 69.0% 70.7% 72.7% 73.1%
Overhead Door 65.8% 59.1% 70.4% 69.7% 62.1% 64.7% 64.6% 69.0% 63.4% 70.5% 61.5%
Chamberlain 60.4% 54.5% 48.1% 75.8% 58.6% 52.9% 63.1% 58.6% 65.9% 59.1% 53.8%
Wayne-Dalton 57.7% 40.9% 59.3% 66.7% 58.6% 41.2% 58.5% 65.5% 58.5% 52.3% 65.4%
Raynor 44.1% 45.5% 40.7% 51.5% 37.9% 29.4% 47.7% 44.8% 51.2% 43.2% 34.6%
Linear 15.3% 0.0% 7.4% 21.2% 27.6% 17.6% 15.4% 13.8% 4.9% 25.0% 15.4%
Access Master 12.6% 4.5% 7.4% 18.2% 17.2% 11.8% 12.3% 13.8% 9.8% 11.4% 19.2%
Marantec 9.0% 0.0% 7.4% 9.1% 17.2% 5.9% 9.2% 10.3% 7.3% 9.1% 11.5%
None of these 1.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 6.9% 5.9% 1.5% 0.0% 2.4% 2.3% 0.0%
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GARAGE DOOR OPENERSBrand Used in the Past 2 Years
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
LiftMaster 63.1% 63.6% 59.3% 69.7% 58.6% 41.2% 64.6% 72.4% 58.5% 70.5% 57.7%
Overhead Door 31.5% 27.3% 33.3% 30.3% 34.5% 35.3% 30.8% 31.0% 24.4% 34.1% 38.5%
Genie 28.8% 22.7% 22.2% 27.3% 41.4% 41.2% 29.2% 20.7% 14.6% 40.9% 30.8%
Chamberlain 27.9% 36.4% 25.9% 42.4% 6.9% 35.3% 30.8% 17.2% 34.1% 29.5% 15.4%
Craftsmen 21.6% 13.6% 29.6% 27.3% 13.8% 41.2% 18.5% 17.2% 24.4% 20.5% 19.2%
Wayne-Dalton 13.5% 9.1% 14.8% 21.2% 6.9% 17.6% 12.3% 13.8% 9.8% 11.4% 23.1%
Raynor 9.0% 9.1% 11.1% 3.0% 13.8% 0.0% 7.7% 17.2% 9.8% 11.4% 3.8%
Access Master 1.8% 0.0% 3.7% 3.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.1% 0.0% 2.4% 2.3% 0.0%
Linear 1.8% 0.0% 0.0% 6.1% 0.0% 5.9% 1.5% 0.0% 2.4% 2.3% 0.0%
Marantec 1.8% 0.0% 3.7% 0.0% 3.4% 0.0% 3.1% 0.0% 0.0% 2.3% 3.8%
None of these 4.5% 9.1% 0.0% 3.0% 6.9% 5.9% 6.2% 0.0% 4.9% 4.5% 3.8%
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GARAGE DOOR OPENERSBrand Used the Most
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
LiftMaster 48.6% 45.5% 44.4% 60.6% 41.4% 35.3% 47.7% 58.6% 46.3% 50.0% 50.0%
Overhead Door 14.4% 9.1% 14.8% 15.2% 17.2% 11.8% 15.4% 13.8% 19.5% 6.8% 19.2%
Chamberlain 9.9% 13.6% 11.1% 12.1% 3.4% 17.6% 7.7% 10.3% 14.6% 9.1% 3.8%
Genie 9.0% 9.1% 7.4% 3.0% 17.2% 17.6% 9.2% 3.4% 2.4% 15.9% 7.7%
Raynor 5.4% 4.5% 7.4% 0.0% 10.3% 0.0% 4.6% 10.3% 4.9% 6.8% 3.8%
Wayne-Dalton 4.5% 9.1% 3.7% 3.0% 3.4% 5.9% 4.6% 3.4% 0.0% 4.5% 11.5%
Craftsmen 2.7% 0.0% 7.4% 3.0% 0.0% 5.9% 3.1% 0.0% 4.9% 2.3% 0.0%
None of these 5.4% 9.1% 3.7% 3.0% 6.9% 5.9% 7.7% 0.0% 7.3% 4.5% 3.8%
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GARAGE DOOR OPENERSQuality Ratings
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
LiftMaster 6.07 6.12 5.91 6.19 6.00 6.36 6.06 5.96 6.18 5.95 6.10
Overhead Door 5.67 5.62 6.00 5.68 5.33 5.64 5.68 5.65 5.96 5.45 5.62
Raynor 5.34 5.20 5.45 5.47 5.18 5.40 5.47 5.00 5.45 5.06 5.67
Wayne-Dalton 5.28 5.44 5.75 5.16 4.88 5.57 5.31 5.12 5.52 5.10 5.19
Genie 5.27 5.27 5.38 5.08 5.40 5.15 5.26 5.35 5.53 5.35 4.67
Chamberlain 5.20 4.92 5.31 5.62 4.69 5.33 5.18 5.19 5.31 5.38 4.62
Craftsmen 4.94 4.69 5.10 5.07 4.75 5.00 4.93 4.89 5.17 4.75 4.89
Linear 4.82 0.00 5.50 4.00 5.38 4.33 4.80 5.25 5.00 4.82 4.75
Access Master 4.69 4.00 5.50 4.80 4.40 4.50 5.00 4.25 5.33 5.00 4.00
Marantec 3.89 0.00 5.00 2.50 4.00 4.00 3.80 4.00 4.00 3.75 4.00
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GARAGE DOOR OPENERSImportance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.50 6.50 6.48 6.82 6.17 6.71 6.55 6.28 6.68 6.43 6.35
Availability of product through your
dealer6.14 6.18 6.07 6.45 5.83 6.41 6.22 5.83 6.27 6.05 6.12
Warranty 6.13 6.09 6.19 6.27 5.93 5.76 6.22 6.14 6.17 6.07 6.15
Product price 5.91 5.91 6.11 6.18 5.41 6.35 6.05 5.34 5.98 6.09 5.50
Ease of installation 5.76 5.64 5.74 6.30 5.24 6.00 5.91 5.28 6.00 5.66 5.54
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.41 5.27 5.56 5.70 5.03 5.47 5.38 5.41 5.66 5.50 4.85
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer5.05 5.14 5.26 5.27 4.55 5.06 5.02 5.14 5.34 5.20 4.35
Green/sustainable features 4.11 4.14 4.04 4.27 3.97 3.41 4.17 4.38 4.20 4.34 3.58
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GENERATORSBrand Familiarity
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Generac 86.1% 90.3% 89.2% 84.8% 71.4% 75.0% 87.0% 86.8% 93.8% 83.0% 71.4%
American Honda 83.5% 71.0% 86.5% 87.9% 92.9% 87.5% 79.7% 89.5% 87.5% 79.2% 85.7%
Briggs & Stratton 80.9% 80.6% 81.1% 81.8% 78.6% 87.5% 81.2% 78.9% 81.2% 81.1% 78.6%
Kohler 80.9% 80.6% 75.7% 87.9% 78.6% 87.5% 75.4% 89.5% 87.5% 75.5% 78.6%
Coleman 64.3% 71.0% 56.8% 69.7% 57.1% 62.5% 72.5% 50.0% 66.7% 62.3% 64.3%
Campbell Hausfeld 63.5% 61.3% 51.4% 75.8% 71.4% 62.5% 68.1% 55.3% 68.8% 66.0% 35.7%
DeWalt 59.1% 58.1% 48.6% 69.7% 64.3% 62.5% 60.9% 55.3% 54.2% 64.2% 57.1%
Cummins Onan 54.8% 48.4% 54.1% 57.6% 64.3% 87.5% 49.3% 57.9% 62.5% 52.8% 35.7%
Siemens 43.5% 48.4% 40.5% 48.5% 28.6% 25.0% 49.3% 36.8% 47.9% 37.7% 50.0%
Eaton Electrical 26.1% 16.1% 18.9% 45.5% 21.4% 37.5% 29.0% 18.4% 25.0% 28.3% 21.4%
Devilbiss 23.5% 22.6% 16.2% 30.3% 28.6% 25.0% 27.5% 15.8% 22.9% 26.4% 14.3%
None of these 7.0% 6.5% 5.4% 9.1% 7.1% 0.0% 8.7% 5.3% 2.1% 11.3% 7.1%
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GENERATORSBrand Used in the Past 2 Years
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Generac 55.7% 71.0% 48.6% 57.6% 35.7% 50.0% 56.5% 55.3% 54.2% 60.4% 42.9%
Kohler 35.7% 48.4% 32.4% 30.3% 28.6% 25.0% 33.3% 42.1% 41.7% 35.8% 14.3%
American Honda 34.8% 29.0% 37.8% 27.3% 57.1% 62.5% 33.3% 31.6% 29.2% 34.0% 57.1%
Briggs & Stratton 27.8% 29.0% 24.3% 36.4% 14.3% 37.5% 33.3% 15.8% 31.2% 26.4% 21.4%
DeWalt 14.8% 19.4% 13.5% 12.1% 14.3% 0.0% 18.8% 10.5% 10.4% 15.1% 28.6%
Campbell Hausfeld 11.3% 16.1% 5.4% 15.2% 7.1% 12.5% 15.9% 2.6% 8.3% 17.0% 0.0%
Cummins Onan 10.4% 9.7% 8.1% 9.1% 21.4% 12.5% 10.1% 10.5% 8.3% 11.3% 14.3%
Coleman 8.7% 16.1% 5.4% 6.1% 7.1% 0.0% 11.6% 5.3% 8.3% 9.4% 7.1%
Siemens 7.0% 3.2% 8.1% 9.1% 7.1% 12.5% 7.2% 5.3% 8.3% 7.5% 0.0%
Devilbiss 2.6% 6.5% 0.0% 3.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.3% 0.0% 0.0% 5.7% 0.0%
Eaton Electrical 2.6% 0.0% 2.7% 6.1% 0.0% 0.0% 4.3% 0.0% 0.0% 1.9% 14.3%
None of these 10.4% 6.5% 13.5% 12.1% 7.1% 0.0% 11.6% 10.5% 6.2% 15.1% 7.1%
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GENERATORSBrand Used the Most
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Generac 38.3% 41.9% 37.8% 39.4% 28.6% 50.0% 37.7% 36.8% 43.8% 35.8% 28.6%
American Honda 13.0% 9.7% 10.8% 15.2% 21.4% 12.5% 13.0% 13.2% 10.4% 11.3% 28.6%
Kohler 12.2% 16.1% 13.5% 6.1% 14.3% 12.5% 8.7% 18.4% 18.8% 9.4% 0.0%
Briggs & Stratton 8.7% 12.9% 5.4% 9.1% 7.1% 25.0% 7.2% 7.9% 10.4% 9.4% 0.0%
DeWalt 7.0% 3.2% 8.1% 9.1% 7.1% 0.0% 10.1% 2.6% 4.2% 5.7% 21.4%
Cummins Onan 4.3% 6.5% 0.0% 3.0% 14.3% 0.0% 4.3% 5.3% 2.1% 5.7% 7.1%
Siemens 2.6% 0.0% 2.7% 6.1% 0.0% 0.0% 2.9% 2.6% 2.1% 3.8% 0.0%
Campbell Hausfeld 0.9% 0.0% 2.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.4% 0.0% 0.0% 1.9% 0.0%
Devilbiss 0.9% 3.2% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.4% 0.0% 0.0% 1.9% 0.0%
Eaton Electrical 0.9% 0.0% 2.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.1%
None of these 11.3% 6.5% 16.2% 12.1% 7.1% 0.0% 11.6% 13.2% 8.3% 15.1% 7.1%
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GENERATORSQuality Ratings
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
American Honda 6.07 6.23 6.06 5.86 6.31 6.00 6.17 5.94 6.22 5.90 6.17
Kohler 6.00 6.28 6.18 5.57 6.00 5.67 6.02 6.03 6.05 5.95 6.00
Generac 5.96 5.96 6.15 5.67 6.10 5.60 5.95 6.03 6.05 6.02 5.30
Cummins Onan 5.93 6.13 6.05 5.47 6.22 5.33 5.94 6.09 5.89 5.86 6.60
Siemens 5.76 5.93 5.80 5.47 6.00 7.00 5.79 5.57 5.77 5.75 5.71
Briggs & Stratton 5.44 5.48 5.53 5.28 5.45 4.86 5.56 5.37 5.46 5.37 5.64
Eaton Electrical 5.14 5.80 5.86 4.57 5.00 3.50 5.35 5.00 4.82 5.20 6.00
DeWalt 5.14 5.50 5.11 4.81 5.22 4.00 5.34 4.95 5.12 5.06 5.50
Coleman 4.87 4.91 5.24 4.20 5.50 4.00 4.90 5.00 4.62 4.91 5.56
Campbell Hausfeld 4.83 4.89 4.95 4.45 5.30 3.00 4.96 4.90 4.80 4.80 5.20
Devilbiss 4.76 5.57 4.67 3.75 5.50 6.00 4.67 4.83 4.70 4.92 4.00
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GENERATORSImportance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.55 6.81 6.49 6.50 6.23 6.62 6.51 6.59 6.80 6.32 6.57
Warranty 6.09 6.23 6.19 5.97 5.77 4.88 6.07 6.38 6.35 5.83 6.21
Availability of product through your
dealer6.01 6.19 5.84 6.16 5.69 5.88 6.07 5.92 5.87 6.15 5.93
Product price 5.65 5.74 5.54 5.81 5.38 5.75 5.72 5.51 6.00 5.42 5.43
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.65 5.97 5.57 5.66 5.08 5.75 5.57 5.76 5.93 5.51 5.21
Ease of installation 5.62 5.81 5.62 5.56 5.31 5.25 5.68 5.59 6.13 5.32 5.07
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer5.25 5.13 5.19 5.66 4.69 5.25 5.22 5.30 5.46 5.38 4.07
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HOUSEWRAPBrand Familiarity
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Tyvek (DuPont) 95.4% 96.3% 92.3% 95.7% 100.0% 100.0% 94.7% 95.8% 95.3% 92.3% 100.0%
James Hardie 60.2% 51.9% 64.1% 60.9% 63.2% 66.7% 60.0% 58.3% 48.8% 64.1% 73.1%
Typar (Fiberweb) 60.2% 51.9% 56.4% 73.9% 63.2% 66.7% 58.7% 62.5% 58.1% 64.1% 57.7%
PinkWrap (Owens Corning) 57.4% 48.1% 59.0% 73.9% 47.4% 44.4% 62.7% 45.8% 46.5% 61.5% 69.2%
CertaWrap (CertainTeed) 48.1% 44.4% 46.2% 56.5% 47.4% 33.3% 49.3% 50.0% 48.8% 51.3% 42.3%
GreenGuard (Pactiv) 35.2% 37.0% 28.2% 47.8% 31.6% 33.3% 37.3% 29.2% 30.2% 30.8% 50.0%
Weathermate (DOW) 29.6% 25.9% 25.6% 39.1% 31.6% 22.2% 30.7% 29.2% 16.3% 33.3% 46.2%
Protecto Wrap 25.9% 22.2% 25.6% 34.8% 21.1% 22.2% 25.3% 29.2% 20.9% 17.9% 46.2%
Dri-Shield (Protectowrap) 18.5% 11.1% 17.9% 26.1% 21.1% 0.0% 18.7% 25.0% 9.3% 20.5% 30.8%
Henry Blueskin 18.5% 37.0% 10.3% 17.4% 10.5% 11.1% 17.3% 25.0% 23.3% 15.4% 15.4%
Poly-Wall 17.6% 18.5% 7.7% 17.4% 36.8% 11.1% 16.0% 25.0% 9.3% 23.1% 23.1%
Weathersmart (Fortifiber) 17.6% 18.5% 15.4% 17.4% 21.1% 0.0% 18.7% 20.8% 7.0% 17.9% 34.6%
DELTA-DRY (Cosella Dorken) 13.9% 11.1% 12.8% 13.0% 21.1% 11.1% 12.0% 20.8% 7.0% 17.9% 19.2%
None of these 2.8% 3.7% 5.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.7% 4.2% 2.3% 5.1% 0.0%
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HOUSEWRAPBrand Used in the Past 2 Years
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Tyvek (DuPont) 82.4% 85.2% 79.5% 91.3% 73.7% 88.9% 82.7% 79.2% 86.0% 82.1% 76.9%
Typar (Fiberweb) 25.9% 22.2% 23.1% 30.4% 31.6% 22.2% 22.7% 37.5% 27.9% 30.8% 15.4%
James Hardie 25.0% 18.5% 35.9% 8.7% 31.6% 44.4% 26.7% 12.5% 14.0% 25.6% 42.3%
CertaWrap (CertainTeed) 18.5% 25.9% 12.8% 13.0% 26.3% 11.1% 20.0% 16.7% 20.9% 20.5% 11.5%
PinkWrap (Owens Corning) 13.0% 11.1% 10.3% 21.7% 10.5% 0.0% 17.3% 4.2% 14.0% 12.8% 11.5%
GreenGuard (Pactiv) 5.6% 11.1% 2.6% 4.3% 5.3% 11.1% 6.7% 0.0% 4.7% 7.7% 3.8%
Protecto Wrap 4.6% 3.7% 2.6% 8.7% 5.3% 11.1% 4.0% 4.2% 4.7% 7.7% 0.0%
Henry Blueskin 3.7% 14.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.7% 8.3% 9.3% 0.0% 0.0%
Weathersmart (Fortifiber) 3.7% 3.7% 2.6% 0.0% 10.5% 0.0% 4.0% 4.2% 2.3% 2.6% 7.7%
Dri-Shield (Protectowrap) 2.8% 0.0% 0.0% 8.7% 5.3% 0.0% 4.0% 0.0% 2.3% 2.6% 3.8%
DELTA-DRY (Cosella Dorken) 1.9% 0.0% 0.0% 4.3% 5.3% 0.0% 2.7% 0.0% 0.0% 2.6% 3.8%
Weathermate (DOW) 1.9% 0.0% 2.6% 0.0% 5.3% 11.1% 1.3% 0.0% 2.3% 0.0% 3.8%
Poly-Wall 0.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.3% 0.0% 1.3% 0.0% 0.0% 2.6% 0.0%
None of these 5.6% 7.4% 7.7% 4.3% 0.0% 0.0% 6.7% 4.2% 4.7% 5.1% 7.7%
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HOUSEWRAPBrand Used the Most
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Tyvek (DuPont) 68.5% 70.4% 69.2% 82.6% 47.4% 66.7% 73.3% 54.2% 69.8% 64.1% 73.1%
Typar (Fiberweb) 8.3% 0.0% 7.7% 8.7% 21.1% 11.1% 5.3% 16.7% 7.0% 12.8% 3.8%
James Hardie 7.4% 7.4% 7.7% 4.3% 10.5% 22.2% 6.7% 4.2% 7.0% 7.7% 7.7%
CertaWrap (CertainTeed) 2.8% 3.7% 2.6% 0.0% 5.3% 0.0% 2.7% 4.2% 4.7% 2.6% 0.0%
Weathersmart (Fortifiber) 1.9% 0.0% 2.6% 0.0% 5.3% 0.0% 1.3% 4.2% 0.0% 2.6% 3.8%
GreenGuard (Pactiv) 0.9% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.3% 0.0% 2.3% 0.0% 0.0%
Henry Blueskin 0.9% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.2% 2.3% 0.0% 0.0%
PinkWrap (Owens Corning) 0.9% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.8%
Poly-Wall 0.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.3% 0.0% 1.3% 0.0% 0.0% 2.6% 0.0%
None of these 7.4% 7.4% 10.3% 4.3% 5.3% 0.0% 6.7% 12.5% 7.0% 7.7% 7.7%
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HOUSEWRAPQuality Ratings
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Tyvek (DuPont) 5.90 5.69 5.86 6.36 5.74 5.89 5.83 6.13 6.07 5.81 5.77
James Hardie 5.28 5.29 5.28 5.23 5.33 5.67 5.36 4.86 5.45 5.16 5.26
PinkWrap (Owens Corning) 5.23 5.46 5.26 4.88 5.50 4.33 5.39 4.82 5.17 5.33 5.17
Weathermate (DOW) 5.16 5.57 4.90 4.78 5.80 6.00 5.30 4.57 5.67 5.15 4.92
Henry Blueskin 5.16 5.40 5.75 4.25 4.00 0.00 5.38 4.67 5.44 4.67 5.25
CertaWrap (CertainTeed) 5.10 5.33 5.28 4.58 5.12 4.50 5.28 4.67 5.05 5.10 5.18
Typar (Fiberweb) 5.08 4.93 5.23 4.94 5.18 5.20 4.93 5.47 5.21 5.24 4.60
Weathersmart (Fortifiber) 4.95 4.80 5.50 3.75 5.50 0.00 5.29 4.00 5.67 4.71 4.89
Dri-Shield (Protectowrap) 4.74 4.67 4.86 3.80 5.75 0.00 4.85 4.50 4.67 4.75 4.75
GreenGuard (Pactiv) 4.62 5.40 4.55 4.10 4.33 5.00 4.93 3.29 4.67 4.17 5.00
DELTA-DRY (Cosella Dorken) 4.60 3.67 5.20 4.33 4.75 4.00 4.89 4.20 4.67 4.57 4.60
Poly-Wall 4.58 4.60 4.67 4.25 4.71 4.00 4.67 4.50 5.00 4.33 4.67
Protecto Wrap 4.58 5.00 4.78 3.88 5.00 4.00 4.79 4.00 4.71 4.29 4.67
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HOUSEWRAPImportance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.45 6.15 6.38 6.70 6.74 6.33 6.44 6.54 6.56 6.26 6.58
Product price 5.86 5.59 5.97 6.39 5.37 5.67 6.03 5.42 5.60 5.97 6.12
Availability of product through your
dealer5.83 5.67 5.72 6.39 5.63 5.89 5.99 5.33 5.63 6.13 5.73
Warranty 5.72 5.74 5.59 5.78 5.89 4.56 5.76 6.04 5.49 5.82 5.96
Ease of installation 5.69 5.67 5.54 6.26 5.37 5.56 5.75 5.58 5.72 5.67 5.69
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.53 5.41 5.62 6.00 4.95 5.11 5.68 5.21 5.30 5.41 6.08
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer4.73 4.44 4.77 5.39 4.26 4.33 4.81 4.62 4.35 4.87 5.15
Green/sustainable features 4.56 4.63 4.51 4.65 4.42 3.33 4.73 4.46 4.33 4.77 4.62
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HVACBrand Familiarity
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Carrier 89.4% 80.8% 87.5% 95.5% 96.0% 86.7% 89.1% 91.2% 86.1% 88.6% 93.9%
Lennox 80.5% 76.9% 75.0% 86.4% 88.0% 73.3% 84.4% 76.5% 80.6% 75.0% 87.9%
Rheem 79.6% 76.9% 75.0% 81.8% 88.0% 80.0% 81.2% 76.5% 80.6% 75.0% 84.8%
Trane 77.0% 80.8% 77.5% 81.8% 68.0% 73.3% 76.6% 79.4% 83.3% 68.2% 81.8%
Bryant 73.5% 69.2% 75.0% 90.9% 60.0% 80.0% 68.8% 79.4% 66.7% 77.3% 75.8%
American Standard 71.7% 73.1% 72.5% 86.4% 56.0% 66.7% 75.0% 67.6% 50.0% 79.5% 84.8%
York 66.4% 69.2% 62.5% 63.6% 72.0% 73.3% 65.6% 64.7% 58.3% 63.6% 78.8%
Ruud 61.9% 53.8% 70.0% 63.6% 56.0% 60.0% 67.2% 52.9% 66.7% 56.8% 63.6%
Mitsubishi Electronics 56.6% 65.4% 47.5% 54.5% 64.0% 60.0% 56.2% 55.9% 61.1% 56.8% 51.5%
Goodman 54.9% 50.0% 70.0% 68.2% 24.0% 66.7% 60.9% 38.2% 50.0% 56.8% 57.6%
LG 49.6% 50.0% 42.5% 50.0% 60.0% 40.0% 53.1% 47.1% 50.0% 43.2% 57.6%
Whirlpool 47.8% 38.5% 45.0% 50.0% 60.0% 40.0% 51.6% 44.1% 41.7% 45.5% 57.6%
Haier 34.5% 42.3% 27.5% 54.5% 20.0% 33.3% 40.6% 23.5% 19.4% 40.9% 42.4%
Samsung HVAC 33.6% 38.5% 30.0% 31.8% 36.0% 40.0% 35.9% 26.5% 27.8% 40.9% 30.3%
Payne 30.1% 26.9% 17.5% 45.5% 40.0% 26.7% 35.9% 20.6% 25.0% 34.1% 30.3%
Heil 27.4% 30.8% 17.5% 50.0% 20.0% 26.7% 28.1% 26.5% 19.4% 34.1% 27.3%
Daikin 19.5% 23.1% 22.5% 22.7% 8.0% 20.0% 18.8% 20.6% 16.7% 18.2% 24.2%
Climate Master 16.8% 23.1% 12.5% 36.4% 0.0% 13.3% 18.8% 14.7% 11.1% 18.2% 21.2%
Uponor 12.4% 11.5% 10.0% 27.3% 4.0% 6.7% 14.1% 11.8% 8.3% 11.4% 18.2%
Viega 11.5% 15.4% 5.0% 22.7% 8.0% 6.7% 14.1% 8.8% 8.3% 9.1% 18.2%
None of these 0.9% 3.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.9% 2.8% 0.0% 0.0%
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HVACBrand Used in the Past 2 Years
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Carrier 41.6% 26.9% 47.5% 50.0% 40.0% 26.7% 46.9% 38.2% 27.8% 38.6% 60.6%
Rheem 32.7% 38.5% 20.0% 31.8% 48.0% 33.3% 34.4% 29.4% 25.0% 43.2% 27.3%
Lennox 28.3% 38.5% 27.5% 36.4% 12.0% 13.3% 29.7% 32.4% 27.8% 29.5% 27.3%
Goodman 25.7% 23.1% 30.0% 31.8% 16.0% 26.7% 31.2% 14.7% 19.4% 25.0% 33.3%
Mitsubishi Electronics 24.8% 38.5% 17.5% 22.7% 24.0% 20.0% 23.4% 29.4% 25.0% 22.7% 27.3%
Trane 24.8% 42.3% 25.0% 18.2% 12.0% 26.7% 20.3% 32.4% 11.1% 31.8% 30.3%
American Standard 20.4% 23.1% 10.0% 45.5% 12.0% 20.0% 23.4% 14.7% 2.8% 34.1% 21.2%
Bryant 20.4% 23.1% 10.0% 45.5% 12.0% 20.0% 23.4% 14.7% 2.8% 34.1% 21.2%
York 15.9% 30.8% 12.5% 13.6% 8.0% 33.3% 14.1% 11.8% 8.3% 22.7% 15.2%
Ruud 13.3% 19.2% 20.0% 9.1% 0.0% 0.0% 15.6% 14.7% 13.9% 15.9% 9.1%
LG 9.7% 19.2% 2.5% 9.1% 12.0% 13.3% 9.4% 8.8% 11.1% 9.1% 9.1%
Samsung HVAC 8.8% 19.2% 2.5% 4.5% 12.0% 6.7% 7.8% 11.8% 2.8% 11.4% 12.1%
Whirlpool 8.0% 11.5% 7.5% 4.5% 8.0% 6.7% 7.8% 8.8% 0.0% 11.4% 12.1%
Payne 4.4% 0.0% 2.5% 9.1% 8.0% 13.3% 4.7% 0.0% 2.8% 4.5% 6.1%
Haier 3.5% 7.7% 0.0% 9.1% 0.0% 6.7% 4.7% 0.0% 5.6% 4.5% 0.0%
Daikin 2.7% 7.7% 0.0% 0.0% 4.0% 13.3% 1.6% 0.0% 2.8% 0.0% 6.1%
Heil 2.7% 0.0% 2.5% 4.5% 4.0% 6.7% 1.6% 2.9% 5.6% 0.0% 3.0%
Uponor 0.9% 0.0% 0.0% 4.5% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6% 0.0% 0.0% 2.3% 0.0%
Viega 0.9% 3.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.9% 0.0% 2.3% 0.0%
None of these 2.7% 3.8% 0.0% 0.0% 8.0% 0.0% 3.1% 2.9% 8.3% 0.0% 0.0%
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HVACBrand Used the Most
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Carrier 18.6% 7.7% 30.0% 13.6% 16.0% 6.7% 18.8% 23.5% 19.4% 15.9% 21.2%
Lennox 11.5% 19.2% 10.0% 13.6% 4.0% 6.7% 12.5% 11.8% 11.1% 13.6% 9.1%
Rheem 10.6% 0.0% 7.5% 13.6% 24.0% 6.7% 12.5% 8.8% 11.1% 11.4% 9.1%
Trane 9.7% 19.2% 15.0% 0.0% 0.0% 13.3% 6.2% 14.7% 8.3% 9.1% 12.1%
Goodman 8.8% 3.8% 15.0% 4.5% 8.0% 13.3% 9.4% 5.9% 8.3% 4.5% 15.2%
Mitsubishi Electronics 8.0% 15.4% 0.0% 0.0% 20.0% 6.7% 9.4% 5.9% 8.3% 4.5% 12.1%
York 5.3% 7.7% 2.5% 9.1% 4.0% 13.3% 4.7% 2.9% 2.8% 9.1% 3.0%
American Standard 4.4% 3.8% 0.0% 13.6% 4.0% 6.7% 4.7% 2.9% 0.0% 9.1% 3.0%
Bryant 4.4% 3.8% 0.0% 13.6% 4.0% 6.7% 4.7% 2.9% 0.0% 9.1% 3.0%
Ruud 3.5% 7.7% 5.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.7% 2.9% 5.6% 4.5% 0.0%
Heil 1.8% 0.0% 0.0% 4.5% 4.0% 6.7% 0.0% 2.9% 5.6% 0.0% 0.0%
Whirlpool 1.8% 3.8% 2.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6% 2.9% 0.0% 0.0% 6.1%
Haier 0.9% 0.0% 0.0% 4.5% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6% 0.0% 2.8% 0.0% 0.0%
LG 0.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.0% 0.0% 1.6% 0.0% 0.0% 2.3% 0.0%
Payne 0.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.0% 6.7% 0.0% 0.0% 2.8% 0.0% 0.0%
Uponor 0.9% 0.0% 0.0% 4.5% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6% 0.0% 0.0% 2.3% 0.0%
None of these 3.5% 3.8% 2.5% 0.0% 8.0% 0.0% 3.1% 5.9% 11.1% 0.0% 0.0%
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HVACQuality Ratings
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Trane 5.79 5.67 6.23 5.59 5.35 5.80 5.92 5.56 5.62 5.83 5.93
Mitsubishi Electronics 5.79 6.19 5.53 5.73 5.75 5.88 5.64 6.06 5.67 5.79 5.94
Carrier 5.53 5.40 5.71 5.57 5.33 5.46 5.70 5.23 5.52 5.50 5.58
Lennox 5.42 5.50 5.60 5.39 5.14 5.10 5.56 5.27 5.50 5.45 5.31
Rheem 5.39 5.30 5.40 5.53 5.36 5.09 5.44 5.42 5.36 5.58 5.21
Samsung HVAC 5.19 5.30 4.92 5.33 5.33 5.00 5.13 5.44 5.33 5.39 4.70
York 5.16 5.11 5.32 4.85 5.22 5.30 5.29 4.86 4.95 5.25 5.23
Bryant 5.11 4.83 5.03 5.58 5.00 5.36 5.18 4.89 5.09 5.38 4.76
Ruud 5.09 5.14 5.29 4.62 5.08 4.75 5.24 4.89 5.09 5.24 4.90
American Standard 5.08 5.06 5.17 5.00 5.00 4.78 5.08 5.18 5.29 5.06 4.96
Whirlpool 5.00 4.60 5.28 4.50 5.27 4.60 5.12 4.87 4.93 4.95 5.11
Viega 4.91 4.33 7.00 3.75 6.00 0.00 5.11 4.00 4.50 3.67 5.67
LG 4.87 4.69 4.88 5.10 4.87 4.80 4.94 4.75 5.18 4.63 4.84
Haier 4.79 4.73 4.91 4.64 5.00 5.50 4.77 4.50 5.33 4.44 5.00
Heil 4.74 3.88 4.57 5.00 5.80 4.75 4.78 4.67 5.14 4.53 4.78
Payne 4.67 3.29 5.00 5.22 4.90 5.00 4.83 4.00 4.62 5.00 4.20
Daikin 4.62 4.50 4.89 5.00 3.00 3.50 5.25 3.86 4.80 5.00 4.12
Climate Master 4.47 3.80 4.60 4.86 0.00 3.00 4.67 4.25 5.00 4.00 4.71
Goodman 4.44 4.00 4.57 4.86 3.83 4.11 4.64 4.08 4.53 4.36 4.47
Uponor 4.00 3.00 4.50 4.20 4.00 0.00 3.89 4.25 4.50 4.20 3.67
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HVACImportance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.49 6.65 6.42 6.50 6.40 6.60 6.55 6.32 6.53 6.50 6.42
Warranty 6.19 6.38 6.32 6.14 5.84 5.87 6.33 6.09 6.25 6.23 6.09
Availability of product through your
dealer5.83 5.88 5.82 6.32 5.36 5.80 5.95 5.62 5.78 6.11 5.52
Product price 5.78 5.54 5.90 6.05 5.60 5.47 6.06 5.38 5.50 5.84 6.00
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.74 5.85 5.90 5.95 5.20 5.47 5.86 5.65 5.69 5.84 5.67
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer5.21 5.38 5.15 5.77 4.64 5.13 5.20 5.26 5.33 5.27 5.00
Ease of installation 4.93 5.27 4.62 5.18 4.84 4.93 4.88 5.03 5.03 4.95 4.79
Green/sustainable features 4.57 4.42 4.42 4.91 4.64 4.73 4.55 4.53 5.03 4.14 4.64
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INSULATIONBrand Familiarity
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Owens Corning 90.2% 85.2% 90.2% 96.6% 86.7% 83.3% 95.1% 84.8% 95.2% 81.8% 96.2%
CertainTeed 83.0% 88.9% 80.5% 89.7% 66.7% 72.2% 85.2% 84.8% 83.3% 84.1% 80.8%
Johns Manville 75.9% 77.8% 75.6% 75.9% 73.3% 72.2% 78.7% 72.7% 78.6% 68.2% 84.6%
Dow 73.2% 77.8% 78.0% 62.1% 73.3% 55.6% 80.3% 69.7% 66.7% 70.5% 88.5%
Celotex 58.0% 55.6% 70.7% 55.2% 33.3% 44.4% 60.7% 60.6% 52.4% 61.4% 61.5%
BASF 51.8% 48.1% 56.1% 51.7% 46.7% 50.0% 57.4% 42.4% 42.9% 47.7% 73.1%
Icynene 49.1% 51.9% 63.4% 44.8% 13.3% 27.8% 55.7% 48.5% 52.4% 40.9% 57.7%
US Gypsum 38.4% 55.6% 29.3% 34.5% 40.0% 38.9% 39.3% 36.4% 31.0% 38.6% 50.0%
Knauf Insulation 32.1% 29.6% 36.6% 31.0% 26.7% 16.7% 37.7% 30.3% 35.7% 18.2% 50.0%
Honeywell 31.2% 51.9% 26.8% 17.2% 33.3% 33.3% 37.7% 18.2% 23.8% 34.1% 38.5%
Bayer Materialscience 25.9% 14.8% 34.1% 24.1% 26.7% 16.7% 29.5% 24.2% 21.4% 20.5% 42.3%
Roxul 24.1% 48.1% 9.8% 24.1% 20.0% 27.8% 27.9% 15.2% 23.8% 27.3% 19.2%
Guardian 23.2% 22.2% 24.4% 31.0% 6.7% 5.6% 34.4% 12.1% 16.7% 20.5% 38.5%
ECOBATT 20.5% 29.6% 22.0% 10.3% 20.0% 16.7% 26.2% 12.1% 19.0% 20.5% 23.1%
GreenFiber 19.6% 22.2% 22.0% 20.7% 6.7% 22.2% 19.7% 18.2% 16.7% 15.9% 30.8%
InsulStar (NCFI) 8.9% 18.5% 7.3% 3.4% 6.7% 16.7% 6.6% 9.1% 9.5% 4.5% 15.4%
Bio-Based Insulation 8.0% 7.4% 12.2% 3.4% 6.7% 5.6% 8.2% 9.1% 7.1% 4.5% 15.4%
SEALITE (NCFI) 7.1% 11.1% 4.9% 6.9% 6.7% 5.6% 6.6% 9.1% 4.8% 6.8% 11.5%
Logix 5.4% 7.4% 4.9% 6.9% 0.0% 11.1% 3.3% 6.1% 7.1% 2.3% 7.7%
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INSULATIONBrand Used in the Past 2 Years
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Owens Corning 68.8% 66.7% 70.7% 62.1% 80.0% 72.2% 68.9% 66.7% 76.2% 65.9% 61.5%
CertainTeed 58.9% 63.0% 51.2% 72.4% 46.7% 44.4% 62.3% 60.6% 47.6% 68.2% 61.5%
Johns Manville 48.2% 48.1% 51.2% 37.9% 60.0% 50.0% 42.6% 57.6% 47.6% 47.7% 50.0%
Dow 35.7% 44.4% 39.0% 20.7% 40.0% 27.8% 37.7% 36.4% 40.5% 34.1% 30.8%
Icynene 22.3% 22.2% 24.4% 27.6% 6.7% 22.2% 21.3% 24.2% 23.8% 25.0% 15.4%
US Gypsum 16.1% 29.6% 9.8% 10.3% 20.0% 22.2% 16.4% 12.1% 14.3% 20.5% 11.5%
Celotex 14.3% 14.8% 14.6% 13.8% 13.3% 5.6% 16.4% 15.2% 7.1% 15.9% 23.1%
Honeywell 14.3% 25.9% 12.2% 3.4% 20.0% 16.7% 14.8% 12.1% 14.3% 11.4% 19.2%
Knauf Insulation 13.4% 14.8% 14.6% 13.8% 6.7% 11.1% 16.4% 9.1% 14.3% 4.5% 26.9%
Roxul 13.4% 33.3% 2.4% 10.3% 13.3% 16.7% 13.1% 12.1% 9.5% 20.5% 7.7%
BASF 11.6% 14.8% 7.3% 13.8% 13.3% 27.8% 11.5% 3.0% 7.1% 13.6% 15.4%
ECOBATT 6.2% 7.4% 7.3% 3.4% 6.7% 5.6% 4.9% 9.1% 7.1% 4.5% 7.7%
Guardian 5.4% 3.7% 4.9% 10.3% 0.0% 5.6% 4.9% 6.1% 7.1% 4.5% 3.8%
Bayer Materialscience 4.5% 3.7% 4.9% 3.4% 6.7% 5.6% 6.6% 0.0% 2.4% 6.8% 3.8%
GreenFiber 4.5% 3.7% 4.9% 3.4% 6.7% 5.6% 3.3% 6.1% 4.8% 2.3% 7.7%
Logix 2.7% 3.7% 2.4% 3.4% 0.0% 5.6% 1.6% 3.0% 2.4% 2.3% 3.8%
Bio-Based Insulation 1.8% 3.7% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0% 5.6% 1.6% 0.0% 2.4% 2.3% 0.0%
InsulStar (NCFI) 1.8% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% 6.7% 5.6% 0.0% 3.0% 0.0% 2.3% 3.8%
SEALITE (NCFI) 0.9% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.3% 0.0%
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INSULATIONBrand Used the Most
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Owens Corning 36.6% 37.0% 36.6% 31.0% 46.7% 50.0% 36.1% 30.3% 42.9% 36.4% 26.9%
CertainTeed 19.6% 25.9% 12.2% 27.6% 13.3% 16.7% 24.6% 12.1% 21.4% 18.2% 19.2%
Johns Manville 11.6% 3.7% 12.2% 10.3% 26.7% 5.6% 11.5% 15.2% 9.5% 9.1% 19.2%
Icynene 6.2% 3.7% 14.6% 0.0% 0.0% 5.6% 3.3% 12.1% 4.8% 9.1% 3.8%
Knauf Insulation 4.5% 0.0% 2.4% 13.8% 0.0% 5.6% 4.9% 3.0% 7.1% 0.0% 7.7%
Roxul 4.5% 11.1% 2.4% 0.0% 6.7% 5.6% 3.3% 6.1% 7.1% 4.5% 0.0%
US Gypsum 4.5% 0.0% 7.3% 3.4% 6.7% 0.0% 4.9% 6.1% 0.0% 9.1% 3.8%
Dow 3.6% 7.4% 4.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.3% 6.1% 0.0% 4.5% 7.7%
BASF 2.7% 0.0% 2.4% 6.9% 0.0% 11.1% 1.6% 0.0% 0.0% 2.3% 7.7%
Bayer Materialscience 1.8% 0.0% 2.4% 3.4% 0.0% 0.0% 3.3% 0.0% 2.4% 2.3% 0.0%
Honeywell 1.8% 7.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 6.1% 4.8% 0.0% 0.0%
Celotex 0.9% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6% 0.0% 0.0% 2.3% 0.0%
None of these 1.8% 0.0% 2.4% 3.4% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6% 3.0% 0.0% 2.3% 3.8%
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INSULATIONQuality Ratings
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Owens Corning 5.92 5.89 5.97 5.83 6.00 5.83 6.08 5.66 5.83 5.81 6.25
Johns Manville 5.57 5.46 5.46 5.70 5.80 5.35 5.73 5.39 5.50 5.60 5.64
CertainTeed 5.49 5.72 5.34 5.79 4.87 5.44 5.68 5.13 5.39 5.56 5.52
Dow 5.42 5.61 5.45 5.33 5.20 5.40 5.58 5.11 5.21 5.56 5.48
Icynene 5.11 5.17 5.40 4.92 4.64 4.87 5.06 5.34 5.24 4.92 5.25
Knauf Insulation 4.82 4.87 4.89 4.96 4.36 4.93 4.82 4.78 4.79 4.75 5.00
BASF 4.79 4.87 4.97 4.61 4.50 5.40 4.61 4.82 4.73 4.77 4.92
Celotex 4.76 5.04 4.62 4.84 4.50 5.19 4.81 4.41 4.58 4.92 4.76
Roxul 4.74 5.22 4.37 4.54 5.20 4.67 4.69 4.89 4.71 4.80 4.70
US Gypsum 4.70 5.12 4.62 4.35 4.79 5.06 4.63 4.64 4.49 4.75 4.96
Honeywell 4.67 5.00 4.68 4.22 4.79 5.06 4.55 4.68 4.37 4.74 4.96
ECOBATT 4.66 4.76 4.67 4.61 4.57 4.86 4.62 4.63 4.52 4.67 4.83
Bayer Materialscience 4.55 4.43 4.75 4.42 4.43 4.86 4.50 4.48 4.25 4.59 4.88
GreenFiber 4.47 4.67 4.49 4.30 4.43 4.79 4.39 4.48 4.29 4.56 4.56
Guardian 4.47 4.24 4.67 4.50 4.29 4.79 4.34 4.57 4.09 4.62 4.75
Bio-Based Insulation 4.34 4.33 4.39 4.18 4.50 4.64 4.29 4.30 4.06 4.50 4.46
InsulStar (NCFI) 4.33 4.38 4.31 4.17 4.57 4.64 4.23 4.37 4.13 4.36 4.54
Logix 4.30 4.33 4.34 4.17 4.36 4.29 4.27 4.37 4.10 4.41 4.39
SEALITE (NCFI) 4.29 4.43 4.29 4.09 4.43 4.43 4.25 4.30 4.10 4.33 4.48
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INSULATIONImportance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.53 6.56 6.41 6.61 6.64 6.56 6.52 6.53 6.57 6.55 6.42
Availability of product through your
dealer6.05 6.00 6.03 6.21 5.86 6.11 6.12 5.87 5.90 6.10 6.21
Product price 5.96 5.70 6.10 6.14 5.71 5.61 6.05 6.00 5.81 6.05 6.08
Warranty 5.73 6.04 5.64 5.36 6.14 4.89 6.08 5.53 5.69 5.98 5.38
Ease of installation 5.63 5.89 5.41 5.96 5.07 5.67 5.70 5.47 5.74 5.71 5.29
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.56 5.59 5.59 5.71 5.14 5.56 5.78 5.13 5.33 5.83 5.50
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer4.83 4.74 4.79 5.11 4.57 4.61 4.83 4.97 4.48 5.26 4.71
Green/sustainable features 4.71 5.59 4.23 4.71 4.36 4.50 4.78 4.70 4.62 4.90 4.54
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KITCHEN APPLIANCESBrand Familiarity*
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
GE Appliances 91.8% 96.0% 92.1% 90.5% 88.5% 92.9% 87.7% 100.0% 91.2% 89.4% 96.6%
KitchenAid 85.5% 88.0% 78.9% 85.7% 92.3% 78.6% 84.6% 90.3% 79.4% 83.0% 96.6%
Bosch 83.6% 92.0% 76.3% 85.7% 84.6% 78.6% 83.1% 87.1% 79.4% 80.9% 93.1%
Jenn-Air 82.7% 92.0% 73.7% 85.7% 84.6% 78.6% 81.5% 87.1% 85.3% 83.0% 79.3%
LG 81.8% 80.0% 89.5% 81.0% 73.1% 78.6% 81.5% 83.9% 88.2% 76.6% 82.8%
Whirlpool 81.8% 80.0% 84.2% 90.5% 73.1% 71.4% 84.6% 80.6% 73.5% 78.7% 96.6%
Frigidaire 80.9% 88.0% 81.6% 85.7% 69.2% 71.4% 81.5% 83.9% 73.5% 83.0% 86.2%
Sub-Zero 80.9% 72.0% 78.9% 85.7% 88.5% 71.4% 76.9% 93.5% 82.4% 74.5% 89.7%
Maytag 80.0% 84.0% 81.6% 85.7% 69.2% 85.7% 81.5% 74.2% 76.5% 83.0% 79.3%
Samsung 79.1% 84.0% 81.6% 76.2% 73.1% 85.7% 76.9% 80.6% 79.4% 76.6% 82.8%
Kenmore (Sears) 77.3% 80.0% 76.3% 90.5% 65.4% 78.6% 81.5% 67.7% 76.5% 74.5% 82.8%
Viking 74.5% 80.0% 65.8% 76.2% 80.8% 64.3% 69.2% 90.3% 82.4% 63.8% 82.8%
Amana 71.8% 84.0% 65.8% 71.4% 69.2% 78.6% 72.3% 67.7% 79.4% 74.5% 58.6%
Thermador 70.0% 68.0% 63.2% 81.0% 73.1% 71.4% 67.7% 74.2% 76.5% 66.0% 69.0%
Electrolux 66.4% 68.0% 63.2% 81.0% 57.7% 50.0% 69.2% 67.7% 61.8% 63.8% 75.9%
Wolf Appliances 64.5% 68.0% 60.5% 57.1% 73.1% 50.0% 60.0% 80.6% 61.8% 61.7% 72.4%
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KITCHEN APPLIANCESBrand Familiarity (Cont’d)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Hotpoint 63.6% 68.0% 57.9% 81.0% 53.8% 64.3% 64.6% 61.3% 64.7% 63.8% 62.1%
Magic Chef 60.9% 64.0% 52.6% 81.0% 53.8% 57.1% 69.2% 45.2% 64.7% 57.4% 62.1%
NuTone 57.3% 68.0% 50.0% 66.7% 50.0% 50.0% 60.0% 54.8% 73.5% 48.9% 51.7%
Broan 56.4% 60.0% 52.6% 66.7% 50.0% 64.3% 52.3% 61.3% 64.7% 59.6% 41.4%
Miele 54.5% 64.0% 47.4% 52.4% 57.7% 50.0% 46.2% 74.2% 58.8% 53.2% 51.7%
Dacor 47.3% 52.0% 28.9% 52.4% 65.4% 42.9% 41.5% 61.3% 50.0% 40.4% 55.2%
Fisher & Paykel 40.9% 48.0% 28.9% 42.9% 50.0% 42.9% 33.8% 54.8% 44.1% 42.6% 34.5%
Gagganeau 32.7% 44.0% 21.1% 28.6% 42.3% 35.7% 26.2% 45.2% 38.2% 23.4% 41.4%
U-Line 29.1% 28.0% 26.3% 28.6% 34.6% 21.4% 23.1% 45.2% 32.4% 29.8% 24.1%
Fantech 19.1% 32.0% 10.5% 9.5% 26.9% 21.4% 18.5% 19.4% 23.5% 21.3% 10.3%
Best 14.5% 16.0% 15.8% 4.8% 19.2% 14.3% 13.8% 16.1% 14.7% 21.3% 3.4%
Perlick (Undercounter) 10.9% 20.0% 5.3% 4.8% 15.4% 21.4% 4.6% 19.4% 14.7% 8.5% 10.3%
None of these 0.9% 0.0% 0.0% 4.8% 0.0% 7.1% 0.0% 0.0% 2.9% 0.0% 0.0%
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KITCHEN APPLIANCESBrand Used in the Past 2 Years*
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
GE Appliances 55.5% 56.0% 68.4% 52.4% 38.5% 85.7% 56.9% 38.7% 50.0% 57.4% 58.6%
KitchenAid 39.1% 48.0% 42.1% 19.0% 42.3% 42.9% 33.8% 48.4% 41.2% 38.3% 37.9%
Whirlpool 36.4% 28.0% 47.4% 23.8% 38.5% 35.7% 40.0% 29.0% 32.4% 38.3% 37.9%
Bosch 34.5% 60.0% 28.9% 19.0% 30.8% 42.9% 26.2% 48.4% 47.1% 31.9% 24.1%
Frigidaire 28.2% 32.0% 28.9% 28.6% 23.1% 57.1% 27.7% 16.1% 29.4% 36.2% 13.8%
Sub-Zero 28.2% 44.0% 18.4% 19.0% 34.6% 28.6% 20.0% 45.2% 32.4% 34.0% 13.8%
Samsung 27.3% 40.0% 23.7% 9.5% 34.6% 42.9% 26.2% 22.6% 26.5% 34.0% 17.2%
Maytag 22.7% 40.0% 26.3% 4.8% 15.4% 42.9% 18.5% 22.6% 26.5% 31.9% 3.4%
Kenmore (Sears) 21.8% 28.0% 21.1% 23.8% 15.4% 35.7% 24.6% 9.7% 17.6% 25.5% 20.7%
Wolf Appliances 21.8% 28.0% 13.2% 9.5% 38.5% 28.6% 12.3% 38.7% 17.6% 31.9% 10.3%
Broan 20.9% 36.0% 23.7% 9.5% 11.5% 28.6% 16.9% 25.8% 26.5% 21.3% 13.8%
LG 20.9% 28.0% 21.1% 9.5% 23.1% 21.4% 18.5% 25.8% 23.5% 27.7% 6.9%
Viking 20.0% 32.0% 7.9% 14.3% 30.8% 21.4% 13.8% 32.3% 14.7% 31.9% 6.9%
Jenn-Air 18.2% 32.0% 21.1% 9.5% 7.7% 21.4% 13.8% 25.8% 11.8% 23.4% 17.2%
NuTone 15.5% 36.0% 7.9% 14.3% 7.7% 35.7% 13.8% 9.7% 26.5% 17.0% 0.0%
Miele 14.5% 24.0% 7.9% 4.8% 23.1% 14.3% 10.8% 22.6% 5.9% 23.4% 10.3%
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KITCHEN APPLIANCESBrand Used in the Past 2 Years (Cont’d)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Amana 12.7% 16.0% 21.1% 4.8% 3.8% 21.4% 13.8% 6.5% 5.9% 23.4% 3.4%
Thermador 12.7% 16.0% 7.9% 4.8% 23.1% 7.1% 7.7% 25.8% 5.9% 21.3% 6.9%
Electrolux 11.8% 12.0% 13.2% 4.8% 15.4% 14.3% 10.8% 12.9% 8.8% 14.9% 10.3%
Hotpoint 10.9% 16.0% 10.5% 9.5% 7.7% 35.7% 9.2% 3.2% 11.8% 14.9% 3.4%
Fisher & Paykel 8.2% 12.0% 2.6% 4.8% 15.4% 7.1% 7.7% 9.7% 2.9% 12.8% 6.9%
U-Line 8.2% 12.0% 10.5% 4.8% 3.8% 14.3% 4.6% 12.9% 5.9% 12.8% 3.4%
Fantech 6.4% 20.0% 0.0% 4.8% 3.8% 0.0% 6.2% 9.7% 14.7% 4.3% 0.0%
Dacor 5.5% 24.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 14.3% 1.5% 9.7% 8.8% 6.4% 0.0%
Magic Chef 5.5% 8.0% 0.0% 9.5% 7.7% 7.1% 7.7% 0.0% 2.9% 8.5% 3.4%
Best 4.5% 4.0% 7.9% 0.0% 3.8% 7.1% 3.1% 6.5% 2.9% 8.5% 0.0%
Gagganeau 1.8% 8.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 14.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.3% 0.0%
Perlick (Undercounter) 1.8% 4.0% 2.6% 0.0% 0.0% 7.1% 1.5% 0.0% 0.0% 4.3% 0.0%
None of these 1.8% 4.0% 0.0% 4.8% 0.0% 7.1% 1.5% 0.0% 2.9% 2.1% 0.0%
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KITCHEN APPLIANCESBrand Used the Most
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
GE Appliances 29.1% 16.0% 42.1% 42.9% 11.5% 21.4% 35.4% 19.4% 23.5% 25.5% 41.4%
Whirlpool 11.8% 4.0% 18.4% 9.5% 11.5% 0.0% 18.5% 3.2% 5.9% 6.4% 27.6%
Frigidaire 9.1% 12.0% 7.9% 14.3% 3.8% 14.3% 10.8% 3.2% 17.6% 6.4% 3.4%
KitchenAid 9.1% 8.0% 2.6% 9.5% 19.2% 14.3% 6.2% 12.9% 14.7% 4.3% 10.3%
Bosch 5.5% 12.0% 2.6% 4.8% 3.8% 7.1% 1.5% 12.9% 5.9% 6.4% 3.4%
Samsung 5.5% 8.0% 2.6% 0.0% 11.5% 0.0% 7.7% 3.2% 5.9% 8.5% 0.0%
Kenmore (Sears) 3.6% 0.0% 7.9% 0.0% 3.8% 0.0% 4.6% 3.2% 0.0% 4.3% 6.9%
LG 3.6% 4.0% 2.6% 4.8% 3.8% 0.0% 3.1% 6.5% 11.8% 0.0% 0.0%
Thermador 2.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 11.5% 0.0% 0.0% 9.7% 2.9% 4.3% 0.0%
Viking 2.7% 4.0% 0.0% 4.8% 3.8% 0.0% 1.5% 6.5% 0.0% 6.4% 0.0%
Amana 1.8% 0.0% 2.6% 0.0% 3.8% 0.0% 3.1% 0.0% 0.0% 4.3% 0.0%
Jenn-Air 1.8% 8.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 6.5% 0.0% 2.1% 3.4%
Maytag 1.8% 0.0% 5.3% 0.0% 0.0% 7.1% 1.5% 0.0% 2.9% 2.1% 0.0%
Miele 1.8% 8.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.1% 1.5% 0.0% 0.0% 4.3% 0.0%
Sub-Zero 1.8% 0.0% 2.6% 0.0% 3.8% 0.0% 0.0% 6.5% 0.0% 2.1% 3.4%
Wolf Appliances 1.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.7% 0.0% 0.0% 6.5% 2.9% 2.1% 0.0%
Broan 0.9% 4.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.1% 0.0%
Electrolux 0.9% 0.0% 2.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 0.0% 0.0% 2.1% 0.0%
Fisher & Paykel 0.9% 4.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.1% 0.0%
None of these 3.6% 8.0% 0.0% 9.5% 0.0% 14.3% 3.1% 0.0% 5.9% 4.3% 0.0%
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KITCHEN APPLIANCESQuality Ratings*
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Wolf Appliances 6.19 6.19 6.39 5.67 6.26 5.71 6.26 6.21 6.00 6.07 6.52
Viking 6.06 6.40 6.04 6.00 5.81 5.88 6.22 5.86 5.82 6.10 6.30
Sub-Zero 5.99 6.06 6.27 5.82 5.70 6.00 6.14 5.72 5.54 6.14 6.28
Thermador 5.86 6.12 6.04 5.56 5.63 5.89 5.84 5.87 5.46 5.94 6.26
Bosch 5.80 6.26 5.93 5.35 5.50 6.10 5.74 5.81 5.59 6.18 5.46
Miele 5.63 5.80 5.83 5.00 5.67 5.43 5.69 5.61 5.05 5.79 6.13
Gagganeau 5.58 5.18 6.38 5.50 5.45 5.80 5.59 5.50 5.46 5.18 6.08
KitchenAid 5.55 5.50 5.90 5.24 5.38 5.40 5.64 5.43 5.67 5.46 5.56
Fisher & Paykel 5.52 5.42 5.64 5.12 5.77 5.60 5.77 5.18 5.47 5.65 5.33
Whirlpool 5.47 5.50 5.75 5.44 5.00 5.44 5.60 5.20 5.48 5.76 5.07
LG 5.38 5.55 5.50 5.38 5.00 5.40 5.49 5.15 5.37 5.44 5.30
U-Line 5.34 5.29 5.80 5.33 4.89 5.33 5.20 5.50 5.36 5.43 5.14
Jenn-Air 5.31 5.48 5.57 4.71 5.27 5.10 5.53 4.96 5.31 5.26 5.41
Samsung 5.28 5.48 5.45 4.53 5.37 4.91 5.42 5.16 5.56 5.25 5.00
Dacor 5.12 5.15 5.55 5.10 4.82 5.60 5.00 5.16 5.00 5.16 5.20
Maytag 5.12 4.95 5.47 4.82 5.00 4.80 5.29 4.87 5.16 5.21 4.90
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KITCHEN APPLIANCESQuality Ratings (Cont’d)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Broan 5.11 5.87 5.20 4.57 4.69 5.44 5.09 5.00 4.95 5.43 4.67
Electrolux 5.06 5.31 5.29 4.47 5.07 4.43 5.31 4.70 5.10 5.17 4.86
GE Appliances 5.04 5.04 5.46 5.05 4.39 4.85 5.32 4.61 5.26 5.12 4.68
Fantech 5.00 5.25 5.00 5.00 4.71 4.00 5.17 5.17 5.12 5.30 3.67
NuTone 4.97 5.38 5.05 4.64 4.69 5.29 5.10 4.50 5.04 5.22 4.47
Kenmore (Sears) 4.87 5.05 5.21 4.89 4.06 4.90 5.13 4.19 5.00 5.03 4.48
Amana 4.81 5.14 4.92 4.64 4.39 4.80 4.89 4.62 4.70 5.23 4.06
Frigidaire 4.81 4.95 5.00 4.71 4.39 4.44 4.98 4.58 4.96 4.97 4.38
Best 4.69 4.50 4.50 5.00 5.00 4.50 4.78 4.60 5.00 4.60 4.00
Perlick (Undercounter) 4.58 4.20 6.50 5.00 4.00 4.00 5.00 4.67 4.60 4.25 5.00
Hotpoint 4.49 4.59 4.68 4.47 4.07 4.56 4.69 4.00 5.00 4.43 3.94
Magic Chef 4.45 4.62 4.85 4.25 3.93 4.43 4.58 4.07 4.50 4.41 4.47
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KITCHEN APPLIANCESImportance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.48 6.72 6.68 6.05 6.31 5.93 6.60 6.48 6.29 6.62 6.48
Product price 6.25 6.28 6.39 6.14 6.08 5.86 6.48 5.94 6.00 6.32 6.41
Warranty 6.14 6.76 6.03 5.67 6.08 5.57 6.15 6.35 5.74 6.26 6.41
Availability of product through your
dealer5.98 6.32 5.92 6.00 5.73 5.71 6.12 5.81 5.68 6.32 5.79
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.77 6.20 5.84 5.24 5.69 5.43 5.80 5.87 5.47 6.00 5.76
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer5.25 5.88 5.32 4.81 4.92 5.21 5.20 5.39 4.85 5.64 5.10
Ease of installation 4.81 5.14 4.92 4.64 4.39 4.80 4.89 4.62 4.70 5.23 4.06
Green/sustainable features 4.55 5.28 4.16 4.19 4.73 4.50 4.58 4.52 4.56 4.85 4.07
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LAUNDRY APPLIANCESBrand Familiarity
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
GE Appliances 92.2% 87.0% 95.1% 91.7% 92.6% 92.3% 95.4% 86.5% 92.3% 85.0% 100.0%
Whirlpool 90.4% 87.0% 95.1% 87.5% 88.9% 92.3% 95.4% 81.1% 87.2% 85.0% 100.0%
Bosch 87.8% 87.0% 85.4% 95.8% 85.2% 92.3% 87.7% 86.5% 92.3% 82.5% 88.9%
LG 87.0% 82.6% 87.8% 87.5% 88.9% 76.9% 89.2% 86.5% 97.4% 75.0% 88.9%
Kenmore (Sears) 83.5% 87.0% 85.4% 79.2% 81.5% 76.9% 87.7% 78.4% 84.6% 75.0% 91.7%
Maytag 83.5% 73.9% 87.8% 91.7% 77.8% 92.3% 89.2% 70.3% 82.1% 80.0% 88.9%
Samsung 80.0% 78.3% 82.9% 83.3% 74.1% 92.3% 81.5% 73.0% 84.6% 70.0% 86.1%
Amana 79.1% 87.0% 75.6% 83.3% 74.1% 84.6% 84.6% 67.6% 82.1% 75.0% 80.6%
Frigidaire 78.3% 78.3% 82.9% 79.2% 70.4% 69.2% 86.2% 67.6% 82.1% 72.5% 80.6%
Electrolux 73.0% 87.0% 75.6% 75.0% 55.6% 61.5% 75.4% 73.0% 82.1% 67.5% 69.4%
Thermador 67.8% 73.9% 63.4% 70.8% 66.7% 38.5% 69.2% 75.7% 66.7% 70.0% 66.7%
Hotpoint 64.3% 69.6% 73.2% 58.3% 51.9% 53.8% 72.3% 54.1% 71.8% 62.5% 58.3%
Magic Chef 60.9% 60.9% 63.4% 62.5% 55.6% 46.2% 70.8% 48.6% 64.1% 57.5% 61.1%
Miele 54.8% 65.2% 48.8% 54.2% 55.6% 61.5% 47.7% 64.9% 64.1% 52.5% 47.2%
Fisher & Paykel 47.0% 65.2% 34.1% 50.0% 48.1% 53.8% 43.1% 51.4% 59.0% 45.0% 36.1%
Haier 40.0% 39.1% 39.0% 45.8% 37.0% 23.1% 49.2% 29.7% 48.7% 42.5% 27.8%
Asko 38.3% 47.8% 26.8% 41.7% 44.4% 23.1% 35.4% 48.6% 48.7% 37.5% 27.8%
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LAUNDRY APPLIANCESBrand Used in the Past 2 Years
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Whirlpool 56.5% 52.2% 63.4% 54.2% 51.9% 76.9% 58.5% 45.9% 59.0% 60.0% 50.0%
GE Appliances 54.8% 43.5% 68.3% 58.3% 40.7% 61.5% 58.5% 45.9% 53.8% 47.5% 63.9%
LG 33.0% 30.4% 24.4% 33.3% 48.1% 23.1% 32.3% 37.8% 35.9% 35.0% 27.8%
Bosch 32.2% 43.5% 19.5% 45.8% 29.6% 38.5% 27.7% 37.8% 25.6% 42.5% 27.8%
Frigidaire 29.6% 30.4% 36.6% 25.0% 22.2% 38.5% 36.9% 13.5% 25.6% 35.0% 27.8%
Maytag 27.8% 21.7% 22.0% 37.5% 33.3% 53.8% 27.7% 18.9% 25.6% 35.0% 22.2%
Samsung 27.0% 34.8% 17.1% 33.3% 29.6% 46.2% 23.1% 27.0% 20.5% 45.0% 13.9%
Electrolux 20.9% 30.4% 17.1% 20.8% 18.5% 7.7% 18.5% 29.7% 17.9% 30.0% 13.9%
Kenmore (Sears) 20.0% 26.1% 22.0% 16.7% 14.8% 38.5% 23.1% 8.1% 23.1% 15.0% 22.2%
Thermador 20.0% 26.1% 17.1% 20.8% 18.5% 7.7% 13.8% 35.1% 12.8% 30.0% 16.7%
Amana 16.5% 13.0% 14.6% 20.8% 18.5% 30.8% 18.5% 8.1% 10.3% 25.0% 13.9%
Miele 14.8% 21.7% 9.8% 16.7% 14.8% 7.7% 10.8% 24.3% 2.6% 27.5% 13.9%
Fisher & Paykel 10.4% 13.0% 7.3% 12.5% 11.1% 15.4% 7.7% 13.5% 10.3% 10.0% 11.1%
Asko 6.1% 4.3% 4.9% 4.2% 11.1% 0.0% 6.2% 8.1% 10.3% 5.0% 2.8%
Hotpoint 6.1% 8.7% 4.9% 8.3% 3.7% 30.8% 4.6% 0.0% 10.3% 2.5% 5.6%
Haier 5.2% 13.0% 2.4% 8.3% 0.0% 23.1% 4.6% 0.0% 5.1% 7.5% 2.8%
Magic Chef 1.7% 0.0% 0.0% 4.2% 3.7% 0.0% 3.1% 0.0% 0.0% 2.5% 2.8%
None of these 1.7% 8.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.1% 0.0% 0.0% 2.5% 2.8%
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LAUNDRY APPLIANCESBrand Used the Most
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
GE Appliances 27.8% 13.0% 39.0% 37.5% 14.8% 30.8% 27.7% 27.0% 23.1% 25.0% 36.1%
Whirlpool 21.7% 26.1% 22.0% 12.5% 25.9% 23.1% 24.6% 16.2% 17.9% 20.0% 27.8%
LG 10.4% 13.0% 4.9% 8.3% 18.5% 15.4% 6.2% 16.2% 17.9% 5.0% 8.3%
Bosch 7.8% 0.0% 2.4% 20.8% 11.1% 7.7% 6.2% 10.8% 10.3% 5.0% 8.3%
Electrolux 5.2% 13.0% 4.9% 4.2% 0.0% 0.0% 4.6% 8.1% 2.6% 7.5% 5.6%
Frigidaire 5.2% 13.0% 4.9% 0.0% 3.7% 15.4% 6.2% 0.0% 7.7% 7.5% 0.0%
Maytag 4.3% 0.0% 4.9% 4.2% 7.4% 0.0% 4.6% 5.4% 5.1% 5.0% 2.8%
Kenmore (Sears) 3.5% 0.0% 7.3% 4.2% 0.0% 0.0% 4.6% 2.7% 5.1% 2.5% 2.8%
Samsung 3.5% 4.3% 2.4% 4.2% 3.7% 7.7% 4.6% 0.0% 2.6% 5.0% 2.8%
Amana 2.6% 0.0% 4.9% 0.0% 3.7% 0.0% 3.1% 2.7% 2.6% 2.5% 2.8%
Thermador 1.7% 4.3% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% 5.4% 0.0% 5.0% 0.0%
Asko 0.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% 2.7% 0.0% 2.5% 0.0%
None of these 5.2% 13.0% 2.4% 4.2% 3.7% 0.0% 7.7% 2.7% 5.1% 7.5% 2.8%
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LAUNDRY APPLIANCESQuality Ratings
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Bosch 5.97 6.15 5.97 5.74 6.04 6.42 5.82 6.06 6.00 5.88 6.03
Thermador 5.91 5.59 6.27 5.71 5.89 5.40 5.89 6.04 5.46 5.89 6.42
Fisher & Paykel 5.56 5.60 5.36 5.33 5.92 5.71 5.54 5.53 5.35 5.72 5.69
Whirlpool 5.43 5.35 5.82 5.24 5.04 5.17 5.55 5.30 5.44 5.38 5.47
Miele 5.43 5.33 5.45 4.77 6.07 5.25 5.32 5.62 5.08 5.48 5.88
Electrolux 5.32 5.45 5.45 5.00 5.27 5.25 5.31 5.37 5.41 5.33 5.20
LG 5.29 5.26 5.39 5.00 5.43 5.50 5.31 5.19 5.34 5.07 5.45
Maytag 5.29 4.88 5.47 5.32 5.29 5.08 5.45 5.04 5.34 5.28 5.25
Samsung 5.28 5.33 5.32 5.15 5.30 5.42 5.32 5.15 5.12 5.36 5.39
GE Appliances 5.14 5.16 5.64 4.91 4.56 5.25 5.24 4.90 5.03 5.18 5.22
Asko 5.09 5.00 4.82 5.40 5.17 5.00 5.26 4.89 5.00 5.07 5.30
Kenmore (Sears) 4.93 4.79 5.37 4.74 4.50 5.20 5.00 4.68 4.94 4.97 4.88
Amana 4.82 4.74 5.00 4.90 4.55 4.73 4.87 4.75 4.61 5.17 4.69
Frigidaire 4.81 5.00 5.26 4.32 4.32 4.56 4.80 4.92 4.66 4.83 4.97
Haier 4.53 4.44 4.88 4.18 4.44 5.67 4.59 4.00 4.00 4.82 5.11
Hotpoint 4.38 4.44 4.60 4.14 4.07 4.86 4.45 4.05 4.50 4.12 4.52
Magic Chef 4.35 4.62 4.46 4.13 4.13 5.00 4.38 4.06 4.40 4.09 4.55
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LAUNDRY APPLIANCESImportance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.54 6.57 6.56 6.58 6.44 6.23 6.68 6.41 6.69 6.42 6.50
Warranty 6.01 6.13 6.02 6.21 5.70 5.46 6.23 5.81 5.95 5.90 6.19
Product price 5.91 5.70 6.02 6.21 5.67 5.77 6.11 5.62 5.90 5.65 6.22
Availability of product through your
dealer5.77 6.04 5.68 6.21 5.30 5.77 5.88 5.59 5.51 5.98 5.83
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.60 5.57 5.76 5.75 5.26 5.69 5.49 5.76 5.38 5.62 5.81
Ease of installation 5.35 5.43 5.37 5.88 4.78 5.08 5.40 5.35 5.44 5.12 5.50
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer4.99 4.52 5.20 5.42 4.70 4.92 4.82 5.32 4.74 4.88 5.39
Green/sustainable features 4.44 4.57 4.34 4.58 4.37 4.15 4.37 4.68 4.46 4.40 4.47
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LIGHTINGBrand Familiarity
Southwest
20.4%
(n=51)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Halo 77.8% 78.9% 76.5% 86.4% 72.7% 81.2% 78.7% 74.2% 81.6% 75.0% 76.9%
Kichler 59.3% 63.2% 58.8% 59.1% 57.6% 37.5% 59.0% 71.0% 57.9% 59.1% 61.5%
Progress 57.4% 73.7% 64.7% 54.5% 42.4% 50.0% 59.0% 58.1% 63.2% 50.0% 61.5%
CREE 48.1% 52.6% 44.1% 50.0% 48.5% 50.0% 49.2% 45.2% 57.9% 43.2% 42.3%
Juno Lighting Group by Schneider
Electric45.4% 47.4% 41.2% 50.0% 45.5% 31.2% 44.3% 54.8% 55.3% 45.5% 30.8%
Lightolier 39.8% 73.7% 32.4% 40.9% 27.3% 50.0% 36.1% 41.9% 47.4% 40.9% 26.9%
Cooper 38.9% 52.6% 32.4% 54.5% 27.3% 43.8% 34.4% 45.2% 50.0% 36.4% 26.9%
Sea Gull 36.1% 42.1% 32.4% 22.7% 45.5% 25.0% 36.1% 41.9% 26.3% 36.4% 50.0%
Thomas 33.3% 31.6% 32.4% 50.0% 24.2% 25.0% 37.7% 29.0% 31.6% 38.6% 26.9%
Lumiere 31.5% 26.3% 35.3% 31.8% 30.3% 12.5% 29.5% 45.2% 28.9% 38.6% 23.1%
Rejuvenation Lamp & Fixture 17.6% 26.3% 11.8% 18.2% 18.2% 18.8% 14.8% 22.6% 23.7% 18.2% 7.7%
Modern Fan 13.0% 10.5% 11.8% 18.2% 12.1% 6.2% 16.4% 9.7% 7.9% 20.5% 7.7%
Savoy House 10.2% 10.5% 5.9% 13.6% 12.1% 6.2% 8.2% 16.1% 5.3% 18.2% 3.8%
None of these 4.6% 0.0% 5.9% 4.5% 6.1% 12.5% 3.3% 3.2% 5.3% 6.8% 0.0%
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LIGHTINGBrand Used in the Past 2 Years
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Halo 51.9% 42.1% 47.1% 72.7% 48.5% 50.0% 50.8% 54.8% 55.3% 61.4% 30.8%
Progress 43.5% 47.4% 55.9% 45.5% 27.3% 43.8% 44.3% 41.9% 44.7% 38.6% 50.0%
Kichler 37.0% 42.1% 44.1% 31.8% 30.3% 18.8% 37.7% 45.2% 31.6% 43.2% 34.6%
CREE 27.8% 36.8% 29.4% 31.8% 18.2% 18.8% 29.5% 29.0% 34.2% 29.5% 15.4%
Juno Lighting Group by Schneider
Electric23.1% 15.8% 23.5% 36.4% 18.2% 12.5% 24.6% 25.8% 28.9% 27.3% 7.7%
Cooper 19.4% 36.8% 26.5% 13.6% 6.1% 12.5% 21.3% 19.4% 13.2% 27.3% 15.4%
Sea Gull 17.6% 26.3% 14.7% 13.6% 18.2% 18.8% 16.4% 19.4% 13.2% 18.2% 23.1%
Lightolier 14.8% 31.6% 14.7% 13.6% 6.1% 31.2% 6.6% 22.6% 21.1% 15.9% 3.8%
Thomas 13.9% 10.5% 23.5% 18.2% 3.0% 6.2% 16.4% 12.9% 10.5% 18.2% 11.5%
Lumiere 11.1% 5.3% 11.8% 9.1% 15.2% 6.2% 8.2% 19.4% 10.5% 15.9% 3.8%
Modern Fan 4.6% 5.3% 8.8% 0.0% 3.0% 6.2% 4.9% 3.2% 2.6% 6.8% 3.8%
Rejuvenation Lamp & Fixture 2.8% 10.5% 0.0% 4.5% 0.0% 12.5% 1.6% 0.0% 2.6% 4.5% 0.0%
Savoy House 2.8% 5.3% 2.9% 0.0% 3.0% 6.2% 0.0% 6.5% 0.0% 6.8% 0.0%
None of these 9.3% 10.5% 5.9% 9.1% 12.1% 18.8% 8.2% 6.5% 10.5% 9.1% 7.7%
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LIGHTINGBrand Used the Most
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Halo 23.1% 0.0% 14.7% 36.4% 36.4% 25.0% 24.6% 19.4% 23.7% 25.0% 19.2%
Progress 17.6% 36.8% 14.7% 18.2% 9.1% 18.8% 18.0% 16.1% 15.8% 15.9% 23.1%
Kichler 13.9% 10.5% 14.7% 13.6% 15.2% 6.2% 14.8% 16.1% 7.9% 13.6% 23.1%
CREE 13.0% 21.1% 14.7% 13.6% 6.1% 12.5% 11.5% 16.1% 10.5% 13.6% 15.4%
Juno Lighting Group by Schneider
Electric6.5% 0.0% 8.8% 4.5% 9.1% 0.0% 8.2% 6.5% 13.2% 4.5% 0.0%
Cooper 5.6% 0.0% 11.8% 4.5% 3.0% 0.0% 8.2% 3.2% 5.3% 6.8% 3.8%
Lightolier 3.7% 15.8% 2.9% 0.0% 0.0% 12.5% 0.0% 6.5% 5.3% 4.5% 0.0%
Sea Gull 1.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 6.1% 0.0% 1.6% 3.2% 2.6% 0.0% 3.8%
Lumiere 0.9% 0.0% 2.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.2% 0.0% 2.3% 0.0%
Modern Fan 0.9% 0.0% 2.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.8%
Rejuvenation Lamp & Fixture 0.9% 5.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 6.2% 0.0% 0.0% 2.6% 0.0% 0.0%
Savoy House 0.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.2% 0.0% 2.3% 0.0%
Thomas 0.9% 0.0% 2.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6% 0.0% 0.0% 2.3% 0.0%
None of these 10.2% 10.5% 8.8% 9.1% 12.1% 18.8% 9.8% 6.5% 13.2% 9.1% 7.7%
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LIGHTINGQuality Ratings
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Halo 5.90 6.00 5.73 6.11 5.88 5.92 5.96 5.78 6.06 5.94 5.60
Rejuvenation Lamp & Fixture 5.89 5.60 6.50 5.75 5.83 5.67 6.00 5.86 5.56 6.00 7.00
Kichler 5.84 5.91 6.10 5.38 5.84 5.83 5.91 5.73 5.91 6.00 5.50
CREE 5.69 6.44 5.73 5.73 5.19 6.12 5.57 5.69 5.55 6.16 5.10
Lightolier 5.67 6.08 5.82 5.11 5.44 6.12 5.48 5.69 5.67 5.71 5.57
Juno Lighting Group
by Schneider Electric5.56 5.75 5.57 5.45 5.53 5.60 5.50 5.65 5.62 5.58 5.38
Savoy House 5.55 5.00 7.00 5.67 5.00 6.00 5.60 5.40 5.00 5.62 6.00
Progress 5.49 6.00 5.68 5.25 4.93 6.25 5.43 5.28 5.46 5.62 5.38
Cooper 5.45 5.80 5.64 5.17 5.22 5.57 5.67 5.07 5.58 5.44 5.14
Thomas 5.43 6.60 5.55 4.82 5.38 6.50 5.32 5.22 5.42 5.31 5.71
Lumiere 5.38 5.40 5.83 4.71 5.30 5.50 5.22 5.57 5.09 5.41 5.83
Modern Fan 5.21 5.00 5.75 4.50 5.50 6.00 5.00 5.67 5.33 5.33 4.50
Sea Gull 5.08 5.43 5.09 5.60 4.73 5.75 5.00 5.00 4.90 5.53 4.69
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LIGHTINGImportance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.20 6.50 6.00 6.27 6.18 6.31 6.16 6.20 6.55 6.07 5.88
Product price 6.02 6.17 5.79 6.09 6.12 6.06 6.02 6.00 5.92 6.07 6.08
Availability of product through your
dealer5.89 6.28 5.79 5.95 5.73 5.94 5.90 5.83 5.76 6.07 5.76
Warranty 5.51 5.67 5.50 5.50 5.45 4.81 5.72 5.47 5.55 5.61 5.28
Ease of installation 5.38 6.22 4.82 5.86 5.18 5.94 5.30 5.27 6.08 5.14 4.76
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.16 5.61 5.06 5.05 5.09 4.88 5.23 5.17 5.16 5.27 4.96
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer4.86 5.44 4.53 4.91 4.85 4.62 4.75 5.20 4.74 5.05 4.72
Green/sustainable features 4.30 5.17 4.18 3.68 4.36 4.00 4.39 4.27 4.39 4.34 4.08
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299
LIGHTING CONTROLS/SWITCHESBrand Familiarity
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Leviton 91.0% 86.2% 90.9% 100.0% 88.9% 95.2% 95.1% 79.3% 86.8% 92.9% 93.5%
Lutron 82.9% 79.3% 87.9% 86.4% 77.8% 85.7% 85.2% 75.9% 81.6% 85.7% 80.6%
General Electric 73.9% 69.0% 75.8% 68.2% 81.5% 85.7% 75.4% 62.1% 71.1% 69.0% 83.9%
Cooper 57.7% 75.9% 54.5% 54.5% 44.4% 71.4% 60.7% 41.4% 76.3% 47.6% 48.4%
Johnson Controls 57.7% 58.6% 60.6% 59.1% 51.9% 47.6% 67.2% 44.8% 57.9% 54.8% 61.3%
Pass & Seymour 54.1% 62.1% 51.5% 59.1% 44.4% 61.9% 54.1% 48.3% 63.2% 47.6% 51.6%
Carlon 43.2% 51.7% 30.3% 45.5% 48.1% 61.9% 42.6% 31.0% 57.9% 40.5% 29.0%
Schneider Electric 38.7% 44.8% 30.3% 45.5% 37.0% 47.6% 41.0% 27.6% 42.1% 28.6% 48.4%
Lite Touch 18.0% 20.7% 9.1% 13.6% 29.6% 28.6% 18.0% 10.3% 23.7% 16.7% 12.9%
Verve Living Systems 9.9% 10.3% 3.0% 9.1% 18.5% 19.0% 9.8% 3.4% 13.2% 7.1% 9.7%
None of these 2.7% 10.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 10.3% 5.3% 0.0% 3.2%
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300
LIGHTING CONTROLS/SWITCHESBrand Used in the Past 2 Years
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Leviton 77.5% 79.3% 66.7% 90.9% 77.8% 81.0% 78.7% 72.4% 81.6% 81.0% 67.7%
Lutron 57.7% 58.6% 51.5% 72.7% 51.9% 71.4% 49.2% 65.5% 71.1% 54.8% 45.2%
General Electric 37.8% 37.9% 36.4% 36.4% 40.7% 52.4% 37.7% 27.6% 36.8% 45.2% 29.0%
Pass & Seymour 32.4% 37.9% 36.4% 40.9% 14.8% 42.9% 26.2% 37.9% 36.8% 31.0% 29.0%
Cooper 29.7% 41.4% 27.3% 36.4% 14.8% 57.1% 23.0% 24.1% 52.6% 21.4% 12.9%
Johnson Controls 18.9% 17.2% 12.1% 31.8% 18.5% 14.3% 23.0% 13.8% 13.2% 31.0% 9.7%
Carlon 17.1% 20.7% 12.1% 31.8% 7.4% 23.8% 16.4% 13.8% 23.7% 19.0% 6.5%
Schneider Electric 12.6% 13.8% 12.1% 9.1% 14.8% 19.0% 9.8% 13.8% 13.2% 9.5% 16.1%
Lite Touch 4.5% 3.4% 0.0% 0.0% 14.8% 9.5% 4.9% 0.0% 5.3% 2.4% 6.5%
Verve Living Systems 0.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 4.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.2%
None of these 3.6% 10.3% 3.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6% 10.3% 5.3% 0.0% 6.5%
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301
LIGHTING CONTROLS/SWITCHESBrand Used the Most
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Leviton 55.9% 55.2% 54.5% 54.5% 59.3% 57.1% 55.7% 55.2% 65.8% 52.4% 48.4%
Lutron 13.5% 13.8% 15.2% 18.2% 7.4% 9.5% 16.4% 10.3% 15.8% 14.3% 9.7%
Pass & Seymour 8.1% 3.4% 12.1% 13.6% 3.7% 9.5% 6.6% 10.3% 0.0% 14.3% 9.7%
General Electric 7.2% 3.4% 3.0% 0.0% 22.2% 4.8% 9.8% 3.4% 2.6% 7.1% 12.9%
Cooper 3.6% 6.9% 3.0% 4.5% 0.0% 14.3% 1.6% 0.0% 7.9% 0.0% 3.2%
Johnson Controls 2.7% 0.0% 9.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.3% 3.4% 0.0% 7.1% 0.0%
Carlon 1.8% 3.4% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 0.0% 1.6% 3.4% 0.0% 2.4% 3.2%
Schneider Electric 1.8% 3.4% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 0.0% 1.6% 3.4% 0.0% 2.4% 3.2%
None of these 5.4% 10.3% 3.0% 9.1% 0.0% 4.8% 3.3% 10.3% 7.9% 0.0% 9.7%
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302
LIGHTING CONTROLS/SWITCHESQuality Ratings
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Lutron 6.13 6.35 5.97 6.21 6.05 6.28 6.12 6.05 6.10 6.19 6.08
Leviton 6.00 6.28 5.73 6.14 5.92 6.05 6.05 5.83 6.09 6.05 5.83
Pass & Seymour 5.85 6.18 5.94 5.46 5.67 6.25 5.85 5.50 5.78 6.15 5.56
Cooper 5.68 5.86 5.67 5.67 5.42 6.29 5.51 5.50 5.68 5.80 5.53
General Electric 5.66 5.90 5.28 5.80 5.77 6.06 5.70 5.17 5.56 6.14 5.23
Johnson Controls 5.61 5.53 5.50 5.69 5.79 5.60 5.71 5.31 5.59 5.83 5.37
Schneider Electric 5.60 5.67 5.60 5.50 5.60 5.89 5.72 4.88 5.47 6.00 5.40
Verve Living Systems 5.45 4.67 7.00 5.50 5.60 5.75 5.17 6.00 5.60 5.67 5.00
Lite Touch 5.45 5.17 5.67 5.33 5.62 6.00 5.18 5.33 5.56 5.43 5.25
Carlon 5.36 5.43 5.50 5.50 5.08 5.92 5.15 5.22 5.38 5.47 5.11
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303
LIGHTING CONTROLS/SWITCHESImportance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.39 6.31 6.12 6.68 6.56 6.48 6.43 6.24 6.66 6.26 6.23
Availability of product through your
dealer6.02 6.17 5.67 6.50 5.89 6.33 6.00 5.83 6.00 6.26 5.71
Warranty 5.95 5.83 6.03 6.18 5.81 5.86 6.05 5.83 6.11 5.88 5.87
Product price 5.91 5.90 6.06 5.86 5.78 5.76 6.13 5.55 5.84 6.07 5.77
Ease of installation 5.67 6.07 5.12 6.27 5.41 6.00 5.66 5.45 6.05 5.69 5.16
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.32 5.41 5.00 5.77 5.22 5.29 5.28 5.41 5.66 5.31 4.90
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer4.95 4.86 4.52 5.55 5.11 4.76 4.90 5.21 5.18 5.12 4.45
Green/sustainable features 4.49 4.90 4.21 4.27 4.56 4.43 4.34 4.83 4.76 4.43 4.23
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304
LOCKSETS/HARDWAREBrand Familiarity
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Kwikset 93.8% 95.8% 97.2% 96.7% 81.8% 93.3% 92.9% 96.3% 98.0% 88.4% 94.7%
Schlage (Ingersall Rand Residential
Solutions)82.1% 87.5% 80.6% 83.3% 77.3% 80.0% 78.6% 92.6% 88.0% 79.1% 73.7%
Baldwin 80.4% 75.0% 91.7% 73.3% 77.3% 73.3% 78.6% 88.9% 92.0% 67.4% 78.9%
Dexter by Schlage 69.6% 62.5% 75.0% 73.3% 63.6% 66.7% 67.1% 77.8% 72.0% 62.8% 78.9%
Stanley 69.6% 75.0% 69.4% 73.3% 59.1% 66.7% 68.6% 74.1% 74.0% 67.4% 63.2%
Yale 67.9% 66.7% 72.2% 83.3% 40.9% 73.3% 64.3% 74.1% 70.0% 65.1% 68.4%
Master Lock 58.9% 62.5% 72.2% 56.7% 36.4% 80.0% 55.7% 55.6% 58.0% 58.1% 63.2%
Weiser 53.6% 41.7% 50.0% 73.3% 45.5% 46.7% 50.0% 66.7% 62.0% 46.5% 47.4%
Emtek 42.9% 45.8% 41.7% 40.0% 45.5% 20.0% 38.6% 66.7% 54.0% 30.2% 42.1%
Modeco 21.4% 25.0% 16.7% 26.7% 18.2% 26.7% 18.6% 25.9% 22.0% 14.0% 36.8%
E-Z Lock 20.5% 33.3% 19.4% 16.7% 13.6% 20.0% 22.9% 14.8% 12.0% 25.6% 31.6%
Fusion Hardware 9.8% 12.5% 8.3% 10.0% 9.1% 6.7% 8.6% 14.8% 4.0% 11.6% 21.1%
K2 9.8% 12.5% 8.3% 10.0% 9.1% 13.3% 8.6% 11.1% 6.0% 9.3% 21.1%
None of these 1.8% 0.0% 0.0% 3.3% 4.5% 6.7% 1.4% 0.0% 0.0% 2.3% 5.3%
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305
LOCKSETS/HARDWAREBrand Used in the Past 2 Years
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Kwikset 67.0% 62.5% 77.8% 66.7% 54.5% 73.3% 68.6% 59.3% 68.0% 69.8% 57.9%
Schlage (Ingersall Rand Residential
Solutions)63.4% 70.8% 58.3% 60.0% 68.2% 60.0% 58.6% 77.8% 70.0% 60.5% 52.6%
Dexter by Schlage 34.8% 29.2% 33.3% 40.0% 36.4% 60.0% 30.0% 33.3% 30.0% 37.2% 42.1%
Baldwin 25.9% 33.3% 22.2% 10.0% 45.5% 20.0% 21.4% 40.7% 30.0% 27.9% 10.5%
Emtek 23.2% 29.2% 22.2% 16.7% 27.3% 6.7% 15.7% 51.9% 36.0% 11.6% 15.8%
Master Lock 21.4% 20.8% 19.4% 26.7% 18.2% 26.7% 22.9% 14.8% 20.0% 27.9% 10.5%
Stanley 18.8% 41.7% 8.3% 13.3% 18.2% 26.7% 17.1% 18.5% 16.0% 25.6% 10.5%
Yale 17.0% 8.3% 13.9% 33.3% 9.1% 13.3% 15.7% 22.2% 8.0% 25.6% 21.1%
Weiser 11.6% 12.5% 8.3% 10.0% 18.2% 13.3% 12.9% 7.4% 8.0% 18.6% 5.3%
E-Z Lock 6.2% 8.3% 5.6% 6.7% 4.5% 0.0% 7.1% 7.4% 4.0% 7.0% 10.5%
Modeco 5.4% 4.2% 5.6% 10.0% 0.0% 6.7% 4.3% 7.4% 2.0% 4.7% 15.8%
K2 1.8% 0.0% 2.8% 3.3% 0.0% 6.7% 1.4% 0.0% 2.0% 0.0% 5.3%
Fusion Hardware 0.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.5% 0.0% 1.4% 0.0% 0.0% 2.3% 0.0%
None of these 3.6% 4.2% 0.0% 3.3% 9.1% 6.7% 4.3% 0.0% 0.0% 4.7% 10.5%
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306
LOCKSETS/HARDWAREBrand Used the Most
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Kwikset 36.6% 25.0% 63.9% 23.3% 22.7% 53.3% 38.6% 22.2% 36.0% 37.2% 36.8%
Schlage (Ingersall Rand Residential
Solutions)29.5% 37.5% 16.7% 40.0% 27.3% 26.7% 30.0% 29.6% 34.0% 25.6% 26.3%
Emtek 8.9% 20.8% 5.6% 6.7% 4.5% 0.0% 4.3% 25.9% 16.0% 4.7% 0.0%
Dexter by Schlage 8.0% 8.3% 2.8% 10.0% 13.6% 6.7% 10.0% 3.7% 2.0% 14.0% 10.5%
Baldwin 5.4% 4.2% 5.6% 0.0% 13.6% 6.7% 2.9% 11.1% 8.0% 4.7% 0.0%
Modeco 1.8% 0.0% 2.8% 3.3% 0.0% 0.0% 1.4% 3.7% 2.0% 0.0% 5.3%
Yale 1.8% 0.0% 0.0% 6.7% 0.0% 0.0% 1.4% 3.7% 0.0% 4.7% 0.0%
E-Z Lock 0.9% 0.0% 2.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.3%
Weiser 0.9% 0.0% 0.0% 3.3% 0.0% 0.0% 1.4% 0.0% 0.0% 2.3% 0.0%
None of these 6.2% 4.2% 0.0% 6.7% 18.2% 6.7% 8.6% 0.0% 2.0% 7.0% 15.8%
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LOCKSETS/HARDWAREQuality Ratings
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Baldwin 6.01 6.39 5.97 5.90 5.82 6.55 5.83 6.17 6.04 6.14 5.67
Schlage (Ingersall Rand Residential
Solutions)5.93 5.86 6.00 5.84 6.06 6.33 5.96 5.68 6.11 5.76 5.79
Modeco 5.91 5.83 6.40 6.12 5.00 7.00 5.54 6.00 6.10 5.33 6.14
Emtek 5.67 5.64 5.60 5.67 5.80 5.33 5.56 5.89 5.59 6.00 5.38
Yale 5.28 5.40 5.19 5.29 5.33 5.90 5.18 5.20 5.26 5.30 5.31
Dexter by Schlage 5.17 4.86 5.33 5.05 5.36 5.44 5.21 4.95 5.11 5.41 4.87
Master Lock 5.14 5.21 5.19 4.94 5.25 5.91 5.18 4.47 5.04 5.40 4.83
Kwikset 5.09 4.96 5.34 4.83 5.17 5.86 5.02 4.85 4.96 5.18 5.22
Stanley 4.97 5.00 5.00 5.00 4.85 5.44 4.98 4.75 4.81 5.18 5.00
Weiser 4.95 5.10 5.00 4.86 4.90 6.00 4.71 5.00 4.74 5.16 5.22
E-Z Lock 4.74 4.62 5.29 4.80 3.67 5.67 4.56 4.75 5.00 4.73 4.50
Fusion Hardware 4.55 5.00 4.33 4.33 4.50 6.00 4.83 3.75 4.50 5.60 3.25
K2 4.45 4.67 5.00 3.67 4.50 6.00 4.17 4.00 5.00 5.25 3.25
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308
LOCKSETS/HARDWAREImportance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.53 6.54 6.67 6.47 6.36 6.73 6.44 6.63 6.64 6.53 6.21
Availability of product through your
dealer5.96 5.92 6.08 6.00 5.77 6.27 5.90 5.96 5.98 6.14 5.53
Ease of installation 5.86 5.67 5.78 6.17 5.77 6.27 5.80 5.78 6.06 5.95 5.11
Product price 5.80 5.42 6.00 6.00 5.64 6.47 5.69 5.74 5.60 6.09 5.68
Warranty 5.63 5.38 5.94 5.50 5.59 4.93 5.60 6.11 5.64 5.74 5.37
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.35 5.21 5.50 5.40 5.18 5.27 5.13 5.96 5.68 5.07 5.11
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer4.74 4.67 4.69 4.73 4.91 4.00 4.64 5.41 4.54 4.91 4.89
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309
MANUFACTURED STONEBrand Familiarity
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Eldorado Stone 72.5% 74.1% 76.3% 72.7% 63.6% 81.8% 69.4% 75.0% 63.9% 76.7% 76.7%
Cultured Stone 57.8% 63.0% 52.6% 63.6% 54.5% 45.5% 62.9% 52.8% 50.0% 60.5% 63.3%
Coronado Stone 56.9% 44.4% 68.4% 68.2% 40.9% 54.5% 59.7% 52.8% 55.6% 58.1% 56.7%
Stonecraft 38.5% 33.3% 34.2% 50.0% 40.9% 18.2% 40.3% 41.7% 27.8% 48.8% 36.7%
Belgard (oldcastle) 37.6% 40.7% 47.4% 31.8% 22.7% 18.2% 37.1% 44.4% 30.6% 34.9% 50.0%
Daltile Manufactured Stone 37.6% 48.1% 26.3% 45.5% 36.4% 36.4% 41.9% 30.6% 33.3% 37.2% 43.3%
Ply Gem Stone 37.6% 51.9% 26.3% 54.5% 22.7% 36.4% 45.2% 25.0% 33.3% 34.9% 46.7%
Enviornmental Stone Works 16.5% 14.8% 18.4% 18.2% 13.6% 9.1% 22.6% 8.3% 8.3% 11.6% 33.3%
ProStone 15.6% 14.8% 7.9% 18.2% 27.3% 18.2% 16.1% 13.9% 13.9% 16.3% 16.7%
Quality Stone 13.8% 22.2% 10.5% 18.2% 4.5% 18.2% 14.5% 11.1% 5.6% 20.9% 13.3%
Arriscraft 11.9% 14.8% 13.2% 13.6% 4.5% 18.2% 9.7% 13.9% 5.6% 11.6% 20.0%
United Stone Veneer 11.9% 22.2% 5.3% 18.2% 4.5% 9.1% 14.5% 8.3% 8.3% 16.3% 10.0%
None of these 8.3% 7.4% 10.5% 4.5% 9.1% 9.1% 6.5% 11.1% 5.6% 9.3% 10.0%
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310
MANUFACTURED STONEBrand Used in the Past 2 Years
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Eldorado Stone 40.4% 51.9% 36.8% 36.4% 36.4% 63.6% 37.1% 38.9% 33.3% 48.8% 36.7%
Cultured Stone 26.6% 37.0% 15.8% 31.8% 27.3% 18.2% 25.8% 30.6% 11.1% 37.2% 30.0%
Coronado Stone 23.9% 11.1% 31.6% 27.3% 22.7% 9.1% 29.0% 19.4% 11.1% 32.6% 26.7%
Daltile Manufactured Stone 17.4% 37.0% 5.3% 18.2% 13.6% 27.3% 17.7% 13.9% 11.1% 25.6% 13.3%
Belgard (oldcastle) 14.7% 18.5% 13.2% 13.6% 13.6% 9.1% 12.9% 19.4% 5.6% 16.3% 23.3%
Ply Gem Stone 11.9% 18.5% 7.9% 18.2% 4.5% 27.3% 16.1% 0.0% 11.1% 16.3% 6.7%
Stonecraft 9.2% 7.4% 10.5% 9.1% 9.1% 18.2% 6.5% 11.1% 2.8% 16.3% 6.7%
Quality Stone 7.3% 14.8% 7.9% 0.0% 4.5% 18.2% 4.8% 8.3% 5.6% 11.6% 3.3%
Enviornmental Stone Works 4.6% 3.7% 7.9% 0.0% 4.5% 9.1% 4.8% 2.8% 0.0% 4.7% 10.0%
Arriscraft 3.7% 3.7% 2.6% 9.1% 0.0% 9.1% 1.6% 5.6% 0.0% 9.3% 0.0%
ProStone 3.7% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% 13.6% 9.1% 3.2% 2.8% 0.0% 7.0% 3.3%
United Stone Veneer 2.8% 7.4% 0.0% 0.0% 4.5% 9.1% 3.2% 0.0% 0.0% 4.7% 3.3%
None of these 22.0% 11.1% 23.7% 27.3% 27.3% 27.3% 21.0% 22.2% 36.1% 14.0% 16.7%
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MANUFACTURED STONEBrand Used the Most
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Eldorado Stone 22.9% 29.6% 23.7% 13.6% 22.7% 36.4% 19.4% 25.0% 27.8% 20.9% 20.0%
Coronado Stone 12.8% 3.7% 15.8% 18.2% 13.6% 9.1% 16.1% 8.3% 5.6% 18.6% 13.3%
Cultured Stone 12.8% 11.1% 7.9% 18.2% 18.2% 9.1% 11.3% 16.7% 11.1% 11.6% 16.7%
Daltile Manufactured Stone 8.3% 22.2% 0.0% 9.1% 4.5% 9.1% 8.1% 8.3% 11.1% 7.0% 6.7%
Belgard (oldcastle) 5.5% 7.4% 7.9% 0.0% 4.5% 0.0% 6.5% 5.6% 2.8% 4.7% 10.0%
Ply Gem Stone 4.6% 7.4% 2.6% 4.5% 4.5% 9.1% 6.5% 0.0% 2.8% 7.0% 3.3%
Enviornmental Stone Works 2.8% 0.0% 7.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.2% 2.8% 0.0% 2.3% 6.7%
Stonecraft 2.8% 0.0% 5.3% 4.5% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6% 5.6% 2.8% 2.3% 3.3%
Arriscraft 0.9% 0.0% 0.0% 4.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.8% 0.0% 2.3% 0.0%
ProStone 0.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.5% 0.0% 1.6% 0.0% 0.0% 2.3% 0.0%
Quality Stone 0.9% 0.0% 2.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.8% 0.0% 2.3% 0.0%
United Stone Veneer 0.9% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6% 0.0% 0.0% 2.3% 0.0%
None of these 23.9% 14.8% 26.3% 27.3% 27.3% 27.3% 24.2% 22.2% 36.1% 16.3% 20.0%
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MANUFACTURED STONEQuality Ratings
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Eldorado Stone 5.65 5.60 5.69 5.81 5.46 5.22 5.70 5.73 5.43 5.48 6.14
Belgard (Oldcastle) 5.50 5.10 5.72 5.29 5.80 6.00 5.26 5.81 5.09 5.43 5.87
Coronado Stone 5.50 5.25 5.58 5.60 5.44 5.83 5.59 5.21 5.50 5.28 5.82
Cultured Stone 5.24 5.47 5.25 5.00 5.17 5.20 5.38 4.95 4.89 5.15 5.68
Daltile Manufactured Stone 5.17 5.31 4.90 4.90 5.62 5.00 5.23 5.09 5.25 5.06 5.23
Arriscraft 5.08 4.00 5.40 6.00 5.00 4.50 5.17 5.20 4.50 4.80 5.50
ProStone 5.00 3.75 6.00 4.75 5.50 4.50 5.30 4.60 5.20 4.71 5.20
Enviornmental Stone Works 4.89 3.75 5.71 4.25 5.33 4.00 5.07 4.33 5.00 4.40 5.10
Ply Gem Stone 4.88 4.86 5.10 4.67 5.00 4.75 4.86 5.00 5.17 4.80 4.69
Quality Stone 4.87 4.67 5.75 4.00 6.00 5.00 5.00 4.50 6.00 4.56 5.00
Stonecraft 4.86 4.44 5.00 4.73 5.22 4.00 4.84 5.00 4.60 5.00 4.82
United Stone Veneer 4.38 4.33 4.00 4.25 6.00 4.00 4.67 3.67 4.67 4.00 5.00
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MANUFACTURED STONEImportance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.08 6.33 5.95 6.27 5.82 5.73 6.15 6.08 6.25 6.07 5.90
Product price 5.88 5.70 5.82 6.18 5.91 5.64 6.05 5.67 5.83 5.95 5.83
Availability of product through your
dealer5.82 5.96 5.74 5.91 5.68 5.45 5.81 5.94 5.78 5.81 5.87
Ease of installation 5.55 5.96 5.39 5.36 5.50 5.82 5.50 5.56 5.75 5.37 5.57
Warranty 5.38 5.56 5.05 5.86 5.23 5.00 5.39 5.47 5.44 5.37 5.30
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.33 5.56 5.39 5.59 4.68 4.82 5.32 5.50 5.53 5.14 5.37
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer5.13 5.41 5.16 5.45 4.41 4.73 5.11 5.28 5.28 4.98 5.17
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ORIENTED STRAND BOARDBrand Familiarity
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Georgia-Pacific 89.8% 78.9% 91.9% 93.3% 90.9% 92.9% 90.0% 87.5% 93.5% 84.1% 94.4%
LP OSB 66.7% 42.1% 73.0% 70.0% 72.7% 50.0% 67.1% 75.0% 65.2% 61.4% 83.3%
Advantech (Huber Engineered
Woods)64.8% 47.4% 89.2% 60.0% 45.5% 57.1% 65.7% 66.7% 67.4% 61.4% 66.7%
LP TechShield 50.0% 15.8% 64.9% 46.7% 59.1% 21.4% 48.6% 70.8% 37.0% 54.5% 72.2%
Norbord Industries 40.7% 10.5% 51.4% 56.7% 27.3% 21.4% 42.9% 45.8% 32.6% 43.2% 55.6%
Roseburg 37.0% 26.3% 29.7% 43.3% 50.0% 7.1% 44.3% 33.3% 28.3% 43.2% 44.4%
Potlatch Corp. 26.9% 10.5% 24.3% 33.3% 36.4% 7.1% 30.0% 29.2% 23.9% 29.5% 27.8%
iLevel 25.0% 21.1% 29.7% 20.0% 27.3% 21.4% 25.7% 25.0% 19.6% 25.0% 38.9%
Timberlake Products Co. 24.1% 5.3% 24.3% 30.0% 31.8% 14.3% 22.9% 33.3% 15.2% 27.3% 38.9%
Oregon Strand Board 19.4% 5.3% 18.9% 13.3% 40.9% 0.0% 21.4% 25.0% 13.0% 18.2% 38.9%
Ainsworth 15.7% 5.3% 21.6% 10.0% 22.7% 0.0% 18.6% 16.7% 8.7% 20.5% 22.2%
None of these 1.9% 0.0% 2.7% 0.0% 4.5% 0.0% 2.9% 0.0% 2.2% 2.3% 0.0%
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ORIENTED STRAND BOARDBrand Used in the Past 2 Years
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Georgia-Pacific 61.1% 68.4% 51.4% 63.3% 68.2% 71.4% 60.0% 58.3% 63.0% 61.4% 55.6%
Advantech (Huber Engineered
Woods)47.2% 36.8% 81.1% 43.3% 4.5% 50.0% 47.1% 45.8% 54.3% 43.2% 38.9%
LP OSB 38.0% 31.6% 45.9% 40.0% 27.3% 28.6% 40.0% 37.5% 32.6% 40.9% 44.4%
LP TechShield 17.6% 0.0% 35.1% 13.3% 9.1% 7.1% 12.9% 37.5% 6.5% 22.7% 33.3%
Norbord Industries 17.6% 5.3% 18.9% 30.0% 9.1% 7.1% 21.4% 12.5% 13.0% 20.5% 22.2%
Roseburg 12.0% 5.3% 10.8% 13.3% 18.2% 0.0% 17.1% 4.2% 8.7% 15.9% 11.1%
iLevel 8.3% 15.8% 2.7% 10.0% 9.1% 14.3% 7.1% 8.3% 8.7% 9.1% 5.6%
Timberlake Products Co. 5.6% 5.3% 2.7% 10.0% 4.5% 0.0% 5.7% 8.3% 2.2% 6.8% 11.1%
Oregon Strand Board 4.6% 0.0% 2.7% 0.0% 18.2% 0.0% 4.3% 8.3% 0.0% 4.5% 16.7%
Potlatch Corp. 2.8% 0.0% 2.7% 3.3% 4.5% 0.0% 4.3% 0.0% 2.2% 2.3% 5.6%
Ainsworth 1.9% 5.3% 2.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.4% 4.2% 0.0% 4.5% 0.0%
None of these 3.7% 0.0% 2.7% 0.0% 13.6% 0.0% 5.7% 0.0% 4.3% 2.3% 5.6%
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ORIENTED STRAND BOARDBrand Used the Most
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Georgia-Pacific 32.4% 52.6% 16.2% 33.3% 40.9% 35.7% 34.3% 25.0% 39.1% 34.1% 11.1%
Advantech (Huber Engineered
Woods)27.8% 31.6% 45.9% 23.3% 0.0% 28.6% 24.3% 37.5% 34.8% 27.3% 11.1%
LP OSB 17.6% 5.3% 21.6% 16.7% 22.7% 21.4% 15.7% 20.8% 15.2% 15.9% 27.8%
LP TechShield 5.6% 0.0% 13.5% 0.0% 4.5% 0.0% 5.7% 8.3% 2.2% 4.5% 16.7%
Norbord Industries 4.6% 5.3% 0.0% 10.0% 4.5% 7.1% 4.3% 4.2% 0.0% 6.8% 11.1%
Roseburg 3.7% 5.3% 0.0% 6.7% 4.5% 0.0% 5.7% 0.0% 2.2% 4.5% 5.6%
iLevel 2.8% 0.0% 0.0% 6.7% 4.5% 7.1% 1.4% 4.2% 2.2% 2.3% 5.6%
Timberlake Products Co. 0.9% 0.0% 0.0% 3.3% 0.0% 0.0% 1.4% 0.0% 0.0% 2.3% 0.0%
None of these 4.6% 0.0% 2.7% 0.0% 18.2% 0.0% 7.1% 0.0% 4.3% 2.3% 11.1%
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ORIENTED STRAND BOARDQuality Ratings
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Advantech (Huber Engineered
Woods)6.22 6.33 6.61 6.06 5.00 5.71 6.22 6.47 6.37 6.15 6.00
Georgia-Pacific 5.80 6.20 5.82 5.79 5.47 6.08 5.71 5.90 5.88 5.89 5.38
LP TechShield 5.63 5.67 5.92 5.50 5.23 6.00 5.35 6.12 5.71 5.42 5.92
iLevel 5.52 6.50 5.18 5.83 5.17 6.00 5.39 5.67 6.22 5.18 5.14
LP OSB 5.46 5.88 5.67 5.62 4.69 5.43 5.36 5.72 5.57 5.33 5.47
Norbord Industries 5.11 7.00 5.11 5.06 4.67 5.67 5.03 5.18 4.87 5.42 4.90
Timberlake Products Co. 5.08 7.00 5.11 5.33 4.43 5.00 4.69 5.88 4.71 5.33 5.00
Roseburg 5.08 5.00 5.18 4.92 5.18 4.00 4.97 5.62 5.00 5.47 4.25
Oregon Strand Board 5.00 6.00 4.71 4.75 5.22 0.00 4.53 6.17 4.50 5.38 5.00
Potlatch Corp. 5.00 6.00 4.67 4.89 5.25 7.00 4.60 5.86 4.50 5.31 5.20
Ainsworth 4.82 5.00 4.88 4.67 4.80 0.00 4.77 5.00 3.75 5.22 5.00
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ORIENTED STRAND BOARDImportance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.31 6.58 6.49 6.47 5.55 6.29 6.17 6.71 6.50 6.18 6.11
Product price 5.97 5.84 6.27 5.87 5.73 6.00 5.99 5.92 6.13 5.70 6.22
Availability of product through your
dealer5.95 6.37 6.16 5.97 5.23 6.07 5.94 5.92 5.87 5.95 6.17
Warranty 5.64 5.74 5.92 5.60 5.14 4.86 5.64 6.08 5.74 5.55 5.61
Ease of installation 5.55 5.79 5.46 5.97 4.91 5.79 5.36 5.96 5.65 5.68 4.94
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.34 5.42 5.84 5.30 4.50 4.86 5.33 5.67 5.24 5.36 5.56
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer4.94 5.11 5.30 4.90 4.23 4.71 4.89 5.21 4.76 5.14 4.89
Green/sustainable features 4.37 4.63 4.46 4.03 4.45 3.86 4.27 4.96 4.09 4.59 4.56
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PAINTS/STAINS/VARNISHESBrand Familiarity
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Sherwin-Williams 95.5% 96.7% 100.0% 94.1% 89.3% 85.7% 98.5% 93.5% 93.0% 95.3% 100.0%
Benjamin Moore 94.6% 96.7% 94.6% 100.0% 89.3% 100.0% 92.5% 96.8% 97.7% 93.0% 92.3%
Behr Paint Corporation 86.6% 90.0% 89.2% 88.2% 78.6% 92.9% 85.1% 87.1% 90.7% 81.4% 88.5%
Glidden 86.6% 90.0% 91.9% 94.1% 71.4% 92.9% 86.6% 83.9% 90.7% 79.1% 92.3%
Valspar 79.5% 86.7% 81.1% 82.4% 67.9% 92.9% 80.6% 71.0% 88.4% 69.8% 80.8%
Dutch Boy 75.0% 80.0% 70.3% 94.1% 64.3% 85.7% 77.6% 64.5% 81.4% 67.4% 76.9%
ACE 68.8% 73.3% 64.9% 88.2% 57.1% 71.4% 68.7% 67.7% 76.7% 72.1% 50.0%
PPG Pittsburgh Paints 67.9% 76.7% 75.7% 82.4% 39.3% 85.7% 67.2% 61.3% 76.7% 55.8% 73.1%
Olympic 66.1% 70.0% 64.9% 82.4% 53.6% 64.3% 67.2% 64.5% 67.4% 62.8% 69.2%
Thompson's/Minwax 58.9% 76.7% 56.8% 47.1% 50.0% 64.3% 52.2% 71.0% 60.5% 60.5% 53.8%
Kilz (Masterchem Industries) 54.5% 60.0% 56.8% 64.7% 39.3% 64.3% 52.2% 54.8% 62.8% 55.8% 38.5%
Pratt & Lambert 51.8% 80.0% 37.8% 58.8% 35.7% 50.0% 49.3% 58.1% 60.5% 53.5% 34.6%
William Zinsser 43.8% 66.7% 37.8% 41.2% 28.6% 64.3% 35.8% 51.6% 60.5% 34.9% 30.8%
Sikkens 38.4% 70.0% 29.7% 17.6% 28.6% 57.1% 29.9% 48.4% 51.2% 30.2% 30.8%
Samuel Cabot 33.0% 60.0% 24.3% 29.4% 17.9% 57.1% 26.9% 35.5% 48.8% 27.9% 15.4%
Kelly Moore 32.1% 20.0% 29.7% 11.8% 60.7% 21.4% 35.8% 29.0% 18.6% 37.2% 46.2%
Duron 31.2% 40.0% 45.9% 17.6% 10.7% 42.9% 26.9% 35.5% 30.2% 23.3% 46.2%
Zar (United Gilsonite Labs) 31.2% 63.3% 18.9% 29.4% 14.3% 57.1% 25.4% 32.3% 51.2% 18.6% 19.2%
Flood 26.8% 43.3% 16.2% 35.3% 17.9% 35.7% 28.4% 19.4% 34.9% 23.3% 19.2%
Devoe & Raynolds 19.6% 23.3% 21.6% 11.8% 17.9% 28.6% 20.9% 12.9% 30.2% 9.3% 19.2%
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PAINTS/STAINS/VARNISHESBrand Used in the Past 2 Years
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Sherwin-Williams 72.3% 60.0% 86.5% 70.6% 67.9% 50.0% 77.6% 71.0% 62.8% 81.4% 73.1%
Benjamin Moore 49.1% 56.7% 35.1% 70.6% 46.4% 64.3% 41.8% 58.1% 53.5% 48.8% 42.3%
Behr Paint Corporation 34.8% 36.7% 29.7% 29.4% 42.9% 42.9% 34.3% 32.3% 37.2% 37.2% 26.9%
Valspar 28.6% 36.7% 24.3% 35.3% 21.4% 42.9% 31.3% 16.1% 37.2% 27.9% 15.4%
Kilz (Masterchem Industries) 26.8% 33.3% 24.3% 29.4% 21.4% 42.9% 23.9% 25.8% 37.2% 23.3% 15.4%
Glidden 23.2% 26.7% 18.9% 23.5% 25.0% 35.7% 20.9% 22.6% 20.9% 32.6% 11.5%
William Zinsser 23.2% 43.3% 16.2% 17.6% 14.3% 50.0% 16.4% 25.8% 37.2% 16.3% 11.5%
Thompson's/Minwax 20.5% 33.3% 16.2% 17.6% 14.3% 42.9% 14.9% 22.6% 25.6% 20.9% 11.5%
ACE 17.0% 13.3% 10.8% 35.3% 17.9% 14.3% 19.4% 12.9% 23.3% 18.6% 3.8%
PPG Pittsburgh Paints 17.0% 10.0% 21.6% 41.2% 3.6% 28.6% 16.4% 12.9% 14.0% 18.6% 19.2%
Sikkens 15.2% 33.3% 13.5% 11.8% 0.0% 21.4% 11.9% 19.4% 23.3% 9.3% 11.5%
Olympic 14.3% 16.7% 8.1% 29.4% 10.7% 35.7% 13.4% 6.5% 16.3% 18.6% 3.8%
Zar (United Gilsonite Labs) 12.5% 23.3% 8.1% 23.5% 0.0% 21.4% 11.9% 9.7% 20.9% 7.0% 7.7%
Samuel Cabot 11.6% 30.0% 5.4% 5.9% 3.6% 35.7% 6.0% 12.9% 20.9% 9.3% 0.0%
Kelly Moore 10.7% 0.0% 10.8% 5.9% 25.0% 0.0% 11.9% 12.9% 7.0% 14.0% 11.5%
Pratt & Lambert 8.0% 10.0% 2.7% 23.5% 3.6% 14.3% 9.0% 3.2% 4.7% 11.6% 7.7%
Duron 7.1% 0.0% 18.9% 0.0% 3.6% 7.1% 6.0% 9.7% 4.7% 2.3% 19.2%
Dutch Boy 5.4% 6.7% 0.0% 17.6% 3.6% 7.1% 7.5% 0.0% 2.3% 11.6% 0.0%
Flood 5.4% 13.3% 0.0% 5.9% 3.6% 14.3% 4.5% 3.2% 11.6% 2.3% 0.0%
Devoe & Raynolds 1.8% 3.3% 2.7% 0.0% 0.0% 7.1% 1.5% 0.0% 2.3% 2.3% 0.0%
None of these 2.7% 0.0% 2.7% 0.0% 7.1% 0.0% 0.0% 9.7% 0.0% 4.7% 3.8%
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PAINTS/STAINS/VARNISHESBrand Used the Most
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Sherwin-Williams 51.8% 36.7% 70.3% 47.1% 46.4% 35.7% 58.2% 45.2% 48.8% 48.8% 61.5%
Benjamin Moore 15.2% 36.7% 2.7% 11.8% 10.7% 28.6% 13.4% 12.9% 18.6% 14.0% 11.5%
Behr Paint Corporation 8.9% 20.0% 0.0% 5.9% 10.7% 21.4% 4.5% 12.9% 14.0% 7.0% 3.8%
PPG Pittsburgh Paints 4.5% 0.0% 8.1% 5.9% 3.6% 7.1% 4.5% 3.2% 2.3% 4.7% 7.7%
Kelly Moore 3.6% 0.0% 5.4% 0.0% 7.1% 0.0% 1.5% 9.7% 4.7% 4.7% 0.0%
Valspar 3.6% 3.3% 2.7% 11.8% 0.0% 0.0% 6.0% 0.0% 4.7% 4.7% 0.0%
ACE 1.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.1% 0.0% 1.5% 3.2% 2.3% 2.3% 0.0%
Duron 0.9% 0.0% 2.7% 0.0% 0.0% 7.1% 0.0% 0.0% 2.3% 0.0% 0.0%
Dutch Boy 0.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0% 1.5% 0.0% 0.0% 2.3% 0.0%
Glidden 0.9% 0.0% 0.0% 5.9% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 0.0% 0.0% 2.3% 0.0%
Pratt & Lambert 0.9% 0.0% 0.0% 5.9% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.8%
Sikkens 0.9% 0.0% 2.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.8%
William Zinsser 0.9% 0.0% 0.0% 5.9% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 0.0% 0.0% 2.3% 0.0%
Zar (United Gilsonite Labs) 0.9% 3.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.8%
None of these 4.5% 0.0% 5.4% 0.0% 10.7% 0.0% 1.5% 12.9% 2.3% 7.0% 3.8%
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PAINTS/STAINS/VARNISHESQuality Ratings
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Benjamin Moore 6.00 6.36 5.89 5.87 5.84 6.21 5.78 6.34 6.00 6.05 5.92
Sherwin-Williams 5.97 6.00 5.95 5.88 6.04 6.08 5.88 6.14 6.00 6.22 5.54
Kilz (Masterchem Industries) 5.76 5.76 5.81 5.30 6.09 6.00 5.59 6.00 5.67 5.86 5.80
Sikkens 5.72 5.76 5.64 5.67 5.75 6.00 5.40 6.00 5.64 6.15 5.25
William Zinsser 5.62 5.79 5.50 5.67 5.38 6.44 5.17 5.80 5.56 5.86 5.38
Thompson's/Minwax 5.56 5.64 6.00 5.14 5.00 6.11 5.29 5.76 5.38 5.75 5.57
Kelly Moore 5.49 4.00 5.55 5.50 5.88 4.67 5.35 6.11 5.62 5.73 5.08
Zar (United Gilsonite Labs) 5.33 5.50 5.29 5.75 4.25 5.88 5.25 5.00 5.33 5.43 5.20
Pratt & Lambert 5.33 5.23 5.43 5.56 5.20 5.57 5.19 5.47 4.77 5.90 5.67
PPG Pittsburgh Paints 5.23 5.14 5.46 5.31 4.73 5.83 5.12 5.11 5.00 5.55 5.26
Behr Paint Corporation 5.21 5.19 5.36 4.86 5.23 5.77 5.05 5.27 5.05 5.30 5.35
Valspar 5.15 5.24 5.10 4.77 5.37 6.15 4.94 5.05 5.11 5.21 5.14
Samuel Cabot 5.11 5.12 5.56 5.00 4.40 6.12 4.67 5.10 5.19 5.18 4.50
Duron 5.00 5.00 5.12 4.67 4.67 5.50 4.78 5.10 4.92 5.44 4.75
Olympic 4.99 5.19 4.67 4.92 5.27 5.44 4.84 5.10 4.90 5.38 4.56
Glidden 4.87 4.62 5.06 4.79 4.95 5.69 4.71 4.80 4.68 5.03 4.96
Dutch Boy 4.84 5.00 4.77 4.57 4.94 5.67 4.64 4.85 4.62 5.07 4.90
Flood 4.73 4.38 4.83 5.17 5.00 5.60 4.47 4.83 4.73 4.90 4.40
Devoe & Raynolds 4.64 4.00 5.00 5.00 4.80 5.25 4.57 4.25 4.62 5.25 4.20
ACE 4.46 4.25 4.54 4.50 4.56 4.50 4.36 4.65 4.27 4.82 4.15
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PAINTS/STAINS/VARNISHESImportance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.48 6.57 6.50 6.47 6.36 6.36 6.44 6.61 6.40 6.60 6.38
Availability of product through your
dealer6.13 6.33 6.33 5.53 6.00 6.36 6.08 6.13 6.12 6.19 6.04
Ease of installation 5.95 5.93 6.22 5.76 5.75 6.36 5.86 5.97 6.00 6.00 5.81
Product price 5.93 5.23 6.42 6.00 6.00 5.79 6.09 5.65 5.57 5.98 6.42
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.60 5.73 5.67 5.53 5.43 5.86 5.42 5.87 5.52 5.65 5.65
Warranty 5.50 5.57 5.44 5.18 5.71 5.29 5.39 5.84 5.62 5.30 5.65
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer5.35 5.27 5.67 5.47 4.96 5.57 5.26 5.45 5.38 5.49 5.08
Green/sustainable features 4.77 4.93 4.83 4.24 4.82 4.79 4.62 5.06 4.45 5.23 4.50
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ROOFING: ASPHALT/FIBERGLASS SHINGLESBrand Familiarity
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
CertainTeed 90.9% 96.4% 84.0% 93.5% 88.5% 80.0% 91.3% 96.2% 95.3% 87.5% 88.9%
Owens Corning 88.2% 82.1% 92.0% 90.3% 88.5% 66.7% 91.3% 92.3% 90.7% 87.5% 85.2%
GAF (including Timberline) 85.5% 92.9% 92.0% 83.9% 73.1% 66.7% 87.0% 92.3% 83.7% 87.5% 85.2%
Tamko 72.7% 85.7% 72.0% 77.4% 53.8% 60.0% 72.5% 80.8% 72.1% 77.5% 66.7%
Iko 55.5% 71.4% 56.0% 64.5% 26.9% 40.0% 56.5% 61.5% 58.1% 57.5% 48.1%
Atlas 32.7% 25.0% 32.0% 54.8% 15.4% 33.3% 31.9% 34.6% 34.9% 32.5% 29.6%
None of these 2.7% 0.0% 4.0% 3.2% 3.8% 13.3% 1.4% 0.0% 2.3% 0.0% 7.4%
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ROOFING: ASPHALT/FIBERGLASS SHINGLESBrand Used in the Past 2 Years
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
GAF (including Timberline) 63.6% 85.7% 76.0% 54.8% 38.5% 66.7% 62.3% 65.4% 62.8% 65.0% 63.0%
CertainTeed 59.1% 64.3% 56.0% 61.3% 53.8% 66.7% 58.0% 57.7% 62.8% 60.0% 51.9%
Owens Corning 51.8% 46.4% 68.0% 51.6% 42.3% 53.3% 52.2% 50.0% 41.9% 60.0% 55.6%
Tamko 30.0% 28.6% 52.0% 29.0% 11.5% 33.3% 31.9% 23.1% 25.6% 35.0% 29.6%
Iko 20.9% 35.7% 24.0% 16.1% 7.7% 20.0% 21.7% 19.2% 18.6% 27.5% 14.8%
Atlas 5.5% 3.6% 16.0% 3.2% 0.0% 6.7% 4.3% 7.7% 9.3% 2.5% 3.7%
None of these 6.4% 3.6% 4.0% 3.2% 15.4% 20.0% 4.3% 3.8% 9.3% 2.5% 7.4%
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ROOFING: ASPHALT/FIBERGLASS SHINGLESBrand Used the Most
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
GAF (including Timberline) 35.5% 53.6% 32.0% 29.0% 26.9% 46.7% 31.9% 38.5% 34.9% 35.0% 37.0%
CertainTeed 27.3% 21.4% 16.0% 41.9% 26.9% 26.7% 27.5% 26.9% 30.2% 25.0% 25.9%
Owens Corning 17.3% 10.7% 24.0% 16.1% 19.2% 0.0% 18.8% 23.1% 11.6% 25.0% 14.8%
Iko 5.5% 10.7% 8.0% 3.2% 0.0% 0.0% 7.2% 3.8% 4.7% 7.5% 3.7%
Tamko 5.5% 0.0% 16.0% 3.2% 3.8% 6.7% 5.8% 3.8% 9.3% 2.5% 3.7%
None of these 9.1% 3.6% 4.0% 6.5% 23.1% 20.0% 8.7% 3.8% 9.3% 5.0% 14.8%
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ROOFING: ASPHALT/FIBERGLASS SHINGLESQuality Ratings
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
GAF (including Timberline) 5.78 6.12 6.09 5.23 5.68 6.50 5.67 5.75 6.00 5.40 6.00
CertainTeed 5.72 5.93 5.90 5.59 5.48 6.00 5.71 5.60 5.95 5.51 5.62
Owens Corning 5.49 5.73 5.57 5.41 5.30 5.89 5.44 5.50 5.41 5.49 5.65
Tamko 5.05 5.00 5.56 4.46 5.50 4.67 5.04 5.25 5.42 4.93 4.61
Iko 4.92 5.35 5.21 4.20 5.14 4.33 5.00 4.94 5.00 5.04 4.54
Atlas 4.46 4.57 5.25 3.88 5.00 4.00 4.57 4.44 5.43 4.00 3.50
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ROOFING: ASPHALT/FIBERGLASS SHINGLESImportance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.55 6.79 6.42 6.65 6.31 6.67 6.41 6.85 6.79 6.49 6.26
Warranty 6.23 6.43 5.92 6.35 6.15 6.27 6.04 6.69 6.37 6.15 6.11
Availability of product through your
dealer6.06 6.39 6.12 5.97 5.77 6.13 6.15 5.81 6.09 6.05 6.04
Product price 5.99 5.93 5.92 6.23 5.85 5.87 6.18 5.58 5.93 5.85 6.30
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.51 5.86 5.38 5.55 5.23 5.73 5.62 5.12 5.63 5.59 5.22
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer5.12 5.54 5.25 5.16 4.50 5.67 5.18 4.65 5.19 5.03 5.15
Ease of installation 4.46 4.57 5.25 3.88 5.00 4.00 4.57 4.44 5.43 4.00 3.50
Green/sustainable features 4.29 4.18 4.50 3.84 4.77 4.27 4.21 4.54 4.44 4.21 4.19
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ROOFING: CLAY/CONCRETE/SYNTHETIC TILESBrand Familiarity
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
CertainTeed 79.0% 75.0% 75.8% 92.9% 80.0% 83.3% 76.7% 82.1% 71.4% 88.4% 75.0%
GAF TruSlate 66.7% 57.1% 75.8% 50.0% 73.3% 83.3% 60.0% 74.4% 59.5% 79.1% 55.0%
Boral Roofing LLC 40.0% 39.3% 48.5% 50.0% 26.7% 66.7% 38.3% 38.5% 35.7% 37.2% 55.0%
PlyGem 38.1% 35.7% 45.5% 50.0% 26.7% 33.3% 43.3% 30.8% 28.6% 48.8% 35.0%
Eagle 33.3% 21.4% 21.2% 28.6% 60.0% 33.3% 33.3% 33.3% 14.3% 46.5% 45.0%
DaVinci 23.8% 21.4% 18.2% 28.6% 30.0% 50.0% 18.3% 28.2% 9.5% 27.9% 45.0%
Hanson Roof Tiles 21.9% 10.7% 24.2% 21.4% 30.0% 33.3% 18.3% 25.6% 9.5% 20.9% 50.0%
EcoStar 17.1% 17.9% 15.2% 14.3% 20.0% 33.3% 10.0% 25.6% 9.5% 25.6% 15.0%
EMCO 17.1% 25.0% 18.2% 14.3% 10.0% 50.0% 11.7% 20.5% 7.1% 27.9% 15.0%
Ludowici 14.3% 17.9% 9.1% 14.3% 16.7% 33.3% 10.0% 17.9% 2.4% 20.9% 25.0%
InSpire Roofing Products (The
Tapco Group)13.3% 17.9% 6.1% 14.3% 16.7% 16.7% 8.3% 20.5% 4.8% 20.9% 15.0%
None of these 10.5% 17.9% 15.2% 0.0% 3.3% 0.0% 11.7% 10.3% 14.3% 4.7% 15.0%
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ROOFING: CLAY/CONCRETE/SYNTHETIC TILESBrand Used in the Past 2 Years
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
CertainTeed 47.6% 53.6% 45.5% 57.1% 40.0% 50.0% 45.0% 51.3% 33.3% 65.1% 40.0%
GAF TruSlate 26.7% 21.4% 30.3% 7.1% 36.7% 33.3% 26.7% 25.6% 14.3% 41.9% 20.0%
Eagle 12.4% 10.7% 6.1% 0.0% 26.7% 16.7% 11.7% 12.8% 4.8% 16.3% 20.0%
DaVinci 8.6% 17.9% 3.0% 14.3% 3.3% 16.7% 6.7% 10.3% 2.4% 9.3% 20.0%
Hanson Roof Tiles 8.6% 7.1% 9.1% 7.1% 10.0% 16.7% 6.7% 10.3% 2.4% 11.6% 15.0%
Boral Roofing LLC 7.6% 10.7% 6.1% 7.1% 6.7% 33.3% 6.7% 5.1% 2.4% 11.6% 10.0%
EcoStar 6.7% 14.3% 3.0% 0.0% 6.7% 16.7% 5.0% 7.7% 2.4% 11.6% 5.0%
PlyGem 5.7% 10.7% 6.1% 0.0% 3.3% 16.7% 6.7% 2.6% 4.8% 9.3% 0.0%
Ludowici 4.8% 10.7% 0.0% 0.0% 6.7% 16.7% 5.0% 2.6% 0.0% 9.3% 5.0%
InSpire Roofing Products (The
Tapco Group)3.8% 7.1% 0.0% 7.1% 3.3% 16.7% 0.0% 7.7% 0.0% 7.0% 5.0%
EMCO 1.9% 7.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 16.7% 0.0% 2.6% 0.0% 4.7% 0.0%
None of these 21.9% 25.0% 27.3% 21.4% 13.3% 33.3% 21.7% 20.5% 38.1% 9.3% 15.0%
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ROOFING: CLAY/CONCRETE/SYNTHETIC TILESBrand Used the Most
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
CertainTeed 42.9% 50.0% 42.4% 50.0% 33.3% 50.0% 40.0% 46.2% 33.3% 53.5% 40.0%
GAF TruSlate 11.4% 3.6% 15.2% 7.1% 16.7% 16.7% 13.3% 7.7% 9.5% 14.0% 10.0%
Eagle 6.7% 0.0% 3.0% 0.0% 20.0% 0.0% 6.7% 7.7% 4.8% 2.3% 20.0%
Boral Roofing LLC 3.8% 7.1% 0.0% 7.1% 3.3% 0.0% 5.0% 2.6% 2.4% 7.0% 0.0%
DaVinci 2.9% 3.6% 3.0% 7.1% 0.0% 0.0% 3.3% 2.6% 2.4% 0.0% 10.0%
Hanson Roof Tiles 2.9% 0.0% 6.1% 0.0% 3.3% 0.0% 1.7% 5.1% 2.4% 4.7% 0.0%
Ludowici 1.9% 3.6% 0.0% 0.0% 3.3% 0.0% 3.3% 0.0% 0.0% 2.3% 5.0%
PlyGem 1.9% 3.6% 3.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.3% 0.0% 4.8% 0.0% 0.0%
InSpire Roofing Products (The
Tapco Group)1.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.3% 0.0% 0.0% 2.6% 0.0% 2.3% 0.0%
None of these 24.8% 28.6% 27.3% 28.6% 16.7% 33.3% 23.3% 25.6% 40.5% 14.0% 15.0%
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ROOFING: CLAY/CONCRETE/SYNTHETIC TILESQuality Ratings
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
CertainTeed 5.94 5.86 6.12 5.69 5.96 5.60 5.89 6.06 5.80 5.97 6.13
GAF TruSlate 5.87 5.69 6.04 5.43 5.95 5.80 6.08 5.62 5.64 6.06 5.82
DaVinci 5.72 5.33 6.00 5.50 5.89 4.67 5.73 6.00 6.25 5.33 6.00
InSpire Roofing Products
(The Tapco Group)5.62 5.00 6.50 5.50 5.80 0.00 5.40 5.75 6.00 5.12 6.67
Eagle 5.60 5.00 6.29 4.50 5.78 3.50 5.60 5.92 5.33 5.70 5.56
Boral Roofing LLC 5.48 4.91 5.62 5.71 5.75 5.00 5.61 5.40 5.60 5.06 5.91
EcoStar 5.35 5.25 5.80 3.50 5.67 4.00 4.83 5.80 6.00 5.10 5.33
Hanson Roof Tiles 5.35 3.67 6.00 5.33 5.33 3.50 5.18 5.90 6.25 5.00 5.30
Ludowici 5.33 4.60 6.33 5.00 5.60 4.50 5.33 5.57 6.00 4.89 6.00
PlyGem 5.25 4.70 5.87 4.57 5.38 4.00 5.27 5.42 5.67 4.90 5.57
EMCO 5.17 4.86 5.50 5.00 5.33 4.33 5.71 5.00 5.33 5.00 5.67
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ROOFING: CLAY/CONCRETE/SYNTHETIC TILESImportance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.36 6.07 6.45 6.57 6.43 6.83 6.18 6.56 6.14 6.53 6.45
Warranty 6.05 5.64 6.36 6.50 5.87 6.17 5.95 6.18 5.83 6.30 5.95
Availability of product through your
dealer6.01 5.64 6.18 6.36 6.00 6.00 6.02 6.00 5.71 6.33 5.95
Product price 5.92 5.43 6.21 6.36 5.87 6.17 5.97 5.82 5.57 6.19 6.10
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.50 5.36 5.64 5.79 5.37 5.67 5.28 5.82 5.31 5.67 5.55
Ease of installation 5.48 4.91 5.62 5.71 5.75 5.00 5.61 5.40 5.60 5.06 5.91
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer5.18 4.79 5.39 5.93 4.97 6.00 4.87 5.54 5.02 5.37 5.10
Green/sustainable features 4.68 4.25 4.67 5.21 4.83 4.67 4.50 4.95 4.60 4.72 4.75
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ROOFING: METALBrand Familiarity
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
American Building Components
(ABC)41.3% 36.0% 36.6% 52.0% 44.4% 53.8% 43.1% 32.3% 36.6% 42.9% 46.2%
Alcan LLC 30.3% 20.0% 34.1% 36.0% 27.8% 23.1% 35.4% 22.6% 34.1% 35.7% 15.4%
Metal Sales Manufacturing 26.6% 20.0% 17.1% 48.0% 27.8% 38.5% 26.2% 22.6% 34.1% 21.4% 23.1%
ATAS 21.1% 20.0% 17.1% 24.0% 27.8% 7.7% 23.1% 22.6% 22.0% 23.8% 15.4%
Bethlehem 19.3% 20.0% 19.5% 12.0% 27.8% 15.4% 16.9% 25.8% 14.6% 31.0% 7.7%
Revere Cooper 18.3% 24.0% 14.6% 16.0% 22.2% 15.4% 13.8% 29.0% 19.5% 23.8% 7.7%
Custom Bilt Metals 15.6% 12.0% 7.3% 20.0% 33.3% 15.4% 13.8% 19.4% 17.1% 14.3% 15.4%
Nuconsteel 12.8% 12.0% 12.2% 12.0% 16.7% 7.7% 9.2% 22.6% 9.8% 16.7% 11.5%
None of these 35.8% 36.0% 36.6% 36.0% 33.3% 30.8% 35.4% 38.7% 29.3% 42.9% 34.6%
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ROOFING: METALBrand Used in the Past 2 Years
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
American Building Components
(ABC)24.8% 24.0% 24.4% 20.0% 33.3% 23.1% 26.2% 22.6% 17.1% 31.0% 26.9%
Metal Sales Manufacturing 15.6% 12.0% 12.2% 28.0% 11.1% 23.1% 15.4% 12.9% 22.0% 11.9% 11.5%
Alcan LLC 11.0% 12.0% 12.2% 4.0% 16.7% 7.7% 13.8% 6.5% 12.2% 11.9% 7.7%
Custom Bilt Metals 7.3% 4.0% 4.9% 4.0% 22.2% 0.0% 4.6% 16.1% 7.3% 4.8% 11.5%
Revere Cooper 6.4% 12.0% 2.4% 8.0% 5.6% 0.0% 3.1% 16.1% 4.9% 11.9% 0.0%
ATAS 5.5% 8.0% 4.9% 4.0% 5.6% 0.0% 4.6% 9.7% 2.4% 9.5% 3.8%
Bethlehem 3.7% 8.0% 2.4% 0.0% 5.6% 0.0% 1.5% 9.7% 0.0% 7.1% 3.8%
Nuconsteel 2.8% 8.0% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 9.7% 2.4% 2.4% 3.8%
None of these 45.0% 40.0% 53.7% 44.0% 33.3% 46.2% 47.7% 38.7% 36.6% 50.0% 50.0%
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ROOFING: METALBrand Used the Most
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
American Building Components
(ABC)19.3% 24.0% 19.5% 16.0% 16.7% 23.1% 20.0% 16.1% 12.2% 23.8% 23.1%
Metal Sales Manufacturing 13.8% 8.0% 12.2% 24.0% 11.1% 23.1% 13.8% 9.7% 22.0% 7.1% 11.5%
Alcan LLC 6.4% 8.0% 7.3% 0.0% 11.1% 7.7% 7.7% 3.2% 12.2% 4.8% 0.0%
ATAS 3.7% 4.0% 4.9% 4.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.6% 3.2% 2.4% 4.8% 3.8%
Custom Bilt Metals 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% 4.0% 16.7% 0.0% 1.5% 9.7% 7.3% 0.0% 3.8%
Revere Cooper 3.7% 8.0% 0.0% 8.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.1% 6.5% 4.9% 4.8% 0.0%
Bethlehem 1.8% 4.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.6% 0.0% 1.5% 3.2% 0.0% 2.4% 3.8%
Nuconsteel 1.8% 4.0% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 6.5% 2.4% 0.0% 3.8%
None of these 45.9% 40.0% 53.7% 44.0% 38.9% 46.2% 47.7% 41.9% 36.6% 52.4% 50.0%
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ROOFING: METALQuality Ratings
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Metal Sales Manufacturing 5.76 5.20 6.14 5.67 6.00 6.00 5.76 5.57 6.00 5.44 5.67
Revere Cooper 5.63 5.50 5.67 5.00 6.25 5.00 5.38 6.00 5.71 5.60 5.50
American Building Components
(ABC)5.56 5.78 5.80 5.00 5.62 5.86 5.38 5.80 5.29 5.65 5.75
Custom Bilt Metals 5.40 5.33 5.33 4.00 6.17 5.50 4.86 6.00 6.00 4.20 6.00
Alcan LLC 5.26 4.60 5.64 4.86 5.40 5.00 5.38 5.00 5.50 5.07 5.25
Bethlehem 4.95 4.80 5.38 2.00 5.60 5.00 4.90 5.00 5.00 4.77 6.00
ATAS 4.77 4.20 5.00 4.40 5.40 4.00 4.71 5.00 4.88 4.80 4.50
Nuconsteel 4.62 4.00 5.60 2.00 5.33 3.00 4.20 5.14 5.00 4.00 5.67
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ROOFING: METALImportance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.14 6.16 6.17 6.04 6.17 6.31 6.12 6.10 6.39 6.10 5.81
Availability of product through your
dealer5.74 5.56 5.80 5.84 5.72 5.77 5.77 5.68 5.80 5.93 5.35
Warranty 5.69 5.60 5.73 5.76 5.61 5.38 5.71 5.77 5.73 5.79 5.46
Product price 5.59 4.96 5.93 5.60 5.67 5.62 5.75 5.23 5.68 5.57 5.46
Ease of installation 5.26 4.60 5.64 4.86 5.40 5.00 5.38 5.00 5.50 5.07 5.25
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.00 4.72 4.98 5.36 4.94 4.92 5.08 4.87 5.22 5.02 4.62
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer4.85 4.44 5.07 5.20 4.44 5.31 4.94 4.48 4.95 4.74 4.88
Green/sustainable features 4.00 3.84 3.71 4.28 4.50 3.92 3.89 4.26 4.37 4.07 3.31
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SHOWER DOORS/SURROUNDSBrand Familiarity
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Kohler 81.7% 85.7% 74.4% 91.7% 81.0% 86.7% 82.1% 78.9% 86.0% 79.1% 78.3%
American Standard 72.5% 76.2% 72.1% 70.8% 71.4% 86.7% 78.6% 57.9% 74.4% 74.4% 65.2%
Jacuzzi 59.6% 71.4% 55.8% 62.5% 52.4% 60.0% 69.6% 44.7% 62.8% 55.8% 60.9%
Sterling 56.0% 66.7% 46.5% 79.2% 38.1% 46.7% 66.1% 44.7% 53.5% 51.2% 69.6%
Alamax 33.9% 42.9% 39.5% 20.8% 28.6% 26.7% 35.7% 34.2% 48.8% 20.9% 30.4%
Aquatic 31.2% 47.6% 27.9% 29.2% 23.8% 26.7% 37.5% 23.7% 23.3% 37.2% 34.8%
Basco 30.3% 47.6% 18.6% 29.2% 38.1% 26.7% 26.8% 36.8% 30.2% 30.2% 30.4%
American Shower 29.4% 38.1% 30.2% 20.8% 28.6% 53.3% 30.4% 18.4% 34.9% 25.6% 26.1%
MAXX 21.1% 28.6% 20.9% 16.7% 19.0% 13.3% 19.6% 26.3% 25.6% 16.3% 21.7%
Guardian ShowerGuard 18.3% 28.6% 18.6% 12.5% 14.3% 6.7% 25.0% 13.2% 23.3% 14.0% 17.4%
MTI Whirlpools 13.8% 23.8% 11.6% 12.5% 9.5% 6.7% 16.1% 13.2% 16.3% 11.6% 13.0%
None of these 10.1% 9.5% 14.0% 4.2% 9.5% 0.0% 10.7% 13.2% 4.7% 14.0% 13.0%
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SHOWER DOORS/SURROUNDSBrand Used in the Past 2 Years
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Kohler 45.9% 61.9% 37.2% 50.0% 42.9% 53.3% 37.5% 55.3% 39.5% 53.5% 43.5%
American Standard 36.7% 47.6% 39.5% 37.5% 19.0% 46.7% 46.4% 18.4% 30.2% 48.8% 26.1%
Sterling 35.8% 47.6% 25.6% 58.3% 19.0% 33.3% 41.1% 28.9% 37.2% 34.9% 34.8%
Jacuzzi 17.4% 23.8% 11.6% 16.7% 23.8% 13.3% 21.4% 13.2% 9.3% 25.6% 17.4%
Aquatic 11.0% 19.0% 7.0% 12.5% 9.5% 20.0% 12.5% 5.3% 11.6% 11.6% 8.7%
MAXX 10.1% 23.8% 4.7% 4.2% 14.3% 13.3% 10.7% 7.9% 11.6% 7.0% 13.0%
Alamax 7.3% 9.5% 4.7% 4.2% 14.3% 6.7% 7.1% 7.9% 9.3% 7.0% 4.3%
Basco 7.3% 19.0% 2.3% 12.5% 0.0% 13.3% 5.4% 7.9% 7.0% 11.6% 0.0%
American Shower 6.4% 14.3% 4.7% 4.2% 4.8% 13.3% 7.1% 2.6% 4.7% 9.3% 4.3%
Guardian ShowerGuard 2.8% 9.5% 2.3% 0.0% 0.0% 6.7% 3.6% 0.0% 0.0% 4.7% 4.3%
MTI Whirlpools 2.8% 4.8% 4.7% 0.0% 0.0% 6.7% 1.8% 2.6% 2.3% 2.3% 4.3%
None of these 18.3% 9.5% 27.9% 8.3% 19.0% 20.0% 14.3% 23.7% 16.3% 20.9% 17.4%
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SHOWER DOORS/SURROUNDSBrand Used the Most
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Kohler 23.9% 33.3% 14.0% 29.2% 28.6% 26.7% 14.3% 36.8% 25.6% 23.3% 21.7%
American Standard 18.3% 23.8% 23.3% 12.5% 9.5% 13.3% 26.8% 7.9% 16.3% 20.9% 17.4%
Sterling 18.3% 23.8% 11.6% 29.2% 14.3% 26.7% 17.9% 15.8% 20.9% 14.0% 21.7%
Alamax 4.6% 0.0% 4.7% 4.2% 9.5% 0.0% 5.4% 5.3% 4.7% 4.7% 4.3%
Aquatic 3.7% 4.8% 2.3% 4.2% 4.8% 6.7% 5.4% 0.0% 2.3% 2.3% 8.7%
Basco 3.7% 4.8% 2.3% 8.3% 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% 5.3% 4.7% 4.7% 0.0%
Jacuzzi 2.8% 0.0% 4.7% 0.0% 4.8% 0.0% 5.4% 0.0% 2.3% 2.3% 4.3%
MAXX 1.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 9.5% 0.0% 1.8% 2.6% 4.7% 0.0% 0.0%
American Shower 0.9% 0.0% 2.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.8% 0.0% 2.3% 0.0% 0.0%
Guardian ShowerGuard 0.9% 0.0% 2.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.8% 0.0% 0.0% 2.3% 0.0%
None of these 21.1% 9.5% 32.6% 12.5% 19.0% 26.7% 16.1% 26.3% 16.3% 25.6% 21.7%
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SHOWER DOORS/SURROUNDSQuality Ratings
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Kohler 6.07 6.39 6.19 5.86 5.76 6.23 6.20 5.80 5.95 6.06 6.33
Jacuzzi 5.67 5.47 5.83 5.64 5.64 5.67 5.79 5.41 5.65 5.58 5.86
Sterling 5.44 5.57 5.45 5.42 5.25 6.14 5.49 5.06 5.48 5.41 5.44
American Standard 5.41 5.44 5.81 4.94 5.07 5.46 5.57 5.05 5.38 5.50 5.27
Basco 5.19 4.90 5.62 5.17 5.12 5.75 5.29 4.93 5.42 5.46 4.29
Aquatic 5.18 4.90 5.50 4.86 5.40 6.25 5.05 5.00 4.90 5.38 5.12
American Shower 5.00 4.62 5.15 4.75 5.33 4.88 5.25 4.57 5.00 4.82 5.33
MAXX 5.00 5.00 5.22 4.67 4.75 3.50 5.50 4.80 5.20 5.14 4.40
Alamax 4.92 4.44 5.06 5.00 5.17 4.00 5.42 4.46 5.00 5.11 4.43
Guardian ShowerGuard 4.83 4.00 5.00 5.00 5.67 3.00 5.23 4.00 4.38 5.50 4.75
MTI Whirlpools 4.71 4.20 4.80 5.00 5.50 3.00 4.88 4.80 4.67 5.00 4.33
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SHOWER DOORS/SURROUNDSImportance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.33 6.48 6.33 6.21 6.33 6.53 6.45 6.08 6.30 6.40 6.26
Product price 5.92 5.48 5.98 6.08 6.05 6.13 6.20 5.42 5.60 6.02 6.30
Availability of product through your
dealer5.83 5.90 5.74 5.88 5.90 6.20 5.93 5.55 5.58 6.14 5.74
Warranty 5.66 5.76 5.86 5.79 5.00 5.67 5.86 5.37 5.49 5.81 5.70
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.00 4.95 5.07 5.38 4.48 4.73 5.11 4.95 5.07 5.02 4.83
Ease of installation 4.92 4.44 5.06 5.00 5.17 4.00 5.42 4.46 5.00 5.11 4.43
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer4.77 4.81 4.60 5.25 4.52 4.53 4.82 4.79 4.79 4.81 4.65
Green/sustainable features 3.89 3.71 4.00 3.96 3.76 3.80 4.11 3.61 3.91 4.00 3.65
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SIDING: BRICK & BRICK VENEERBrand Familiarity
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Eldorado Stone 64.9% 61.9% 63.2% 59.3% 76.0% 33.3% 70.5% 65.8% 62.2% 60.0% 79.2%
Boral 55.9% 42.9% 78.9% 51.9% 36.0% 33.3% 54.1% 65.8% 48.6% 56.0% 66.7%
Acme Brick 41.4% 23.8% 57.9% 44.4% 28.0% 50.0% 41.0% 39.5% 29.7% 42.0% 58.3%
Belden 30.6% 33.3% 21.1% 55.6% 16.0% 33.3% 27.9% 34.2% 29.7% 30.0% 33.3%
General Shale 29.7% 23.8% 44.7% 37.0% 4.0% 33.3% 31.1% 26.3% 27.0% 32.0% 29.2%
Hanson Brick 28.8% 23.8% 34.2% 29.6% 24.0% 16.7% 26.2% 36.8% 27.0% 30.0% 29.2%
Glen-Gerry 25.2% 38.1% 18.4% 48.1% 0.0% 41.7% 23.0% 23.7% 21.6% 24.0% 33.3%
Pacific City 18.0% 23.8% 7.9% 14.8% 32.0% 16.7% 18.0% 18.4% 18.9% 18.0% 16.7%
Old Carolina 17.1% 28.6% 21.1% 14.8% 4.0% 16.7% 16.4% 18.4% 13.5% 18.0% 20.8%
Triangle Brick 16.2% 14.3% 31.6% 11.1% 0.0% 16.7% 18.0% 13.2% 16.2% 16.0% 16.7%
Pine Hall Brick 13.5% 19.0% 21.1% 11.1% 0.0% 16.7% 16.4% 7.9% 13.5% 12.0% 16.7%
None of these 12.6% 14.3% 5.3% 14.8% 20.0% 16.7% 11.5% 13.2% 21.6% 10.0% 4.2%
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SIDING: BRICK & BRICK VENEERBrand Used in the Past 2 Years
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Eldorado Stone 36.9% 42.9% 15.8% 33.3% 68.0% 16.7% 41.0% 36.8% 35.1% 26.0% 62.5%
Boral 24.3% 19.0% 34.2% 25.9% 12.0% 16.7% 23.0% 28.9% 24.3% 24.0% 25.0%
Acme Brick 15.3% 9.5% 34.2% 3.7% 4.0% 25.0% 14.8% 13.2% 8.1% 16.0% 25.0%
Glen-Gerry 14.4% 28.6% 10.5% 22.2% 0.0% 33.3% 13.1% 10.5% 8.1% 16.0% 20.8%
Belden 13.5% 14.3% 2.6% 37.0% 4.0% 16.7% 14.8% 10.5% 13.5% 10.0% 20.8%
General Shale 11.7% 0.0% 18.4% 18.5% 4.0% 16.7% 9.8% 13.2% 10.8% 14.0% 8.3%
Hanson Brick 7.2% 4.8% 13.2% 7.4% 0.0% 8.3% 4.9% 10.5% 5.4% 8.0% 8.3%
Triangle Brick 5.4% 0.0% 13.2% 3.7% 0.0% 0.0% 4.9% 7.9% 0.0% 10.0% 4.2%
Old Carolina 3.6% 0.0% 7.9% 0.0% 4.0% 8.3% 1.6% 5.3% 2.7% 2.0% 8.3%
Pacific City 3.6% 0.0% 0.0% 3.7% 12.0% 0.0% 4.9% 2.6% 2.7% 4.0% 4.2%
Pine Hall Brick 1.8% 0.0% 5.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6% 2.6% 0.0% 4.0% 0.0%
None of these 14.4% 14.3% 7.9% 18.5% 20.0% 25.0% 11.5% 15.8% 24.3% 12.0% 4.2%
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SIDING: BRICK & BRICK VENEERBrand Used the Most
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Eldorado Stone 25.2% 28.6% 5.3% 22.2% 56.0% 8.3% 26.2% 28.9% 27.0% 20.0% 33.3%
Boral 17.1% 19.0% 26.3% 11.1% 8.0% 8.3% 19.7% 15.8% 13.5% 20.0% 16.7%
Acme Brick 10.8% 4.8% 26.3% 0.0% 4.0% 25.0% 9.8% 7.9% 5.4% 12.0% 16.7%
General Shale 8.1% 0.0% 13.2% 11.1% 4.0% 8.3% 6.6% 10.5% 8.1% 8.0% 8.3%
Belden 7.2% 9.5% 0.0% 22.2% 0.0% 8.3% 8.2% 5.3% 8.1% 8.0% 4.2%
Glen-Gerry 6.3% 19.0% 2.6% 7.4% 0.0% 8.3% 4.9% 7.9% 5.4% 6.0% 8.3%
Hanson Brick 4.5% 4.8% 7.9% 3.7% 0.0% 8.3% 4.9% 2.6% 2.7% 6.0% 4.2%
Triangle Brick 2.7% 0.0% 7.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.9% 0.0% 0.0% 6.0% 0.0%
Old Carolina 0.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.6% 0.0% 0.0% 4.2%
Pacific City 0.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.6% 2.7% 0.0% 0.0%
Pine Hall Brick 0.9% 0.0% 2.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6% 0.0% 0.0% 2.0% 0.0%
None of these 15.3% 14.3% 7.9% 22.2% 20.0% 25.0% 13.1% 15.8% 27.0% 12.0% 4.2%
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347
SIDING: BRICK & BRICK VENEERQuality Ratings
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Glen-Gerry 6.00 6.00 6.29 5.83 0.00 5.80 6.15 5.89 5.43 6.08 6.38
General Shale 5.91 4.60 6.24 5.89 7.00 5.25 5.83 6.30 6.33 5.69 5.86
Boral 5.80 5.50 5.87 5.62 6.11 6.00 5.78 5.79 5.88 5.85 5.62
Pine Hall Brick 5.79 4.50 6.50 5.50 0.00 5.00 5.78 6.33 6.25 5.83 5.25
Eldorado Stone 5.74 6.00 5.75 5.67 5.63 6.25 5.79 5.58 5.77 5.79 5.63
Acme Brick 5.69 3.80 6.27 5.55 5.43 5.50 5.67 5.80 6.00 5.43 5.86
Hanson Brick 5.67 4.25 6.15 5.57 5.67 4.50 5.67 5.85 6.00 5.57 5.43
Belden 5.66 5.33 5.75 5.71 5.75 5.50 5.38 6.08 5.80 5.57 5.62
Triangle Brick 5.65 3.33 6.17 6.00 0.00 4.00 5.60 6.40 6.20 5.50 5.25
Old Carolina 5.41 4.20 5.88 5.67 7.00 4.50 5.44 5.67 6.25 4.88 5.60
Pacific City 5.39 3.75 6.67 4.33 6.12 4.50 5.20 6.00 6.50 4.88 4.75
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348
SIDING: BRICK & BRICK VENEERImportance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.07 6.15 6.39 5.50 6.12 5.42 6.07 6.29 6.19 5.92 6.21
Product price 5.84 5.60 6.42 5.38 5.64 5.17 6.12 5.63 5.69 5.88 6.00
Availability of product through your
dealer5.83 5.90 6.21 5.42 5.64 5.33 5.90 5.89 5.75 5.90 5.83
Ease of installation 5.69 3.80 6.27 5.55 5.43 5.50 5.67 5.80 6.00 5.43 5.86
Warranty 5.45 5.75 5.34 5.12 5.72 4.92 5.41 5.68 5.50 5.35 5.58
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.34 5.45 5.58 4.85 5.40 4.83 5.29 5.58 5.44 5.31 5.25
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer5.14 5.05 5.66 4.38 5.20 4.67 5.05 5.42 5.25 5.08 5.08
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349
SIDING: EIFS/STUCCOBrand Familiarity
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Dryvit 72.7% 66.7% 75.7% 86.4% 63.6% 61.5% 70.7% 79.5% 78.7% 65.0% 73.9%
STO 34.5% 38.9% 29.7% 40.9% 33.3% 30.8% 31.0% 41.0% 40.4% 32.5% 26.1%
Parex/La Habra 20.0% 22.2% 13.5% 9.1% 33.3% 23.1% 15.5% 25.6% 23.4% 15.0% 21.7%
TEC 20.0% 27.8% 24.3% 22.7% 9.1% 23.1% 19.0% 20.5% 19.1% 17.5% 26.1%
Senergy 18.2% 16.7% 24.3% 18.2% 12.1% 23.1% 15.5% 20.5% 17.0% 20.0% 17.4%
Omega Products 16.4% 11.1% 8.1% 4.5% 36.4% 15.4% 12.1% 23.1% 6.4% 22.5% 26.1%
Simplex (Finestone) 15.5% 27.8% 21.6% 4.5% 9.1% 15.4% 15.5% 15.4% 10.6% 20.0% 17.4%
None of these 14.5% 16.7% 16.2% 13.6% 12.1% 38.5% 12.1% 10.3% 14.9% 15.0% 13.0%
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350
SIDING: EIFS/STUCCOBrand Used in the Past 2 Years
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Dryvit 41.8% 44.4% 48.6% 50.0% 27.3% 30.8% 37.9% 51.3% 42.6% 40.0% 43.5%
STO 16.4% 22.2% 13.5% 9.1% 21.2% 15.4% 17.2% 15.4% 19.1% 12.5% 17.4%
Parex/La Habra 12.7% 22.2% 0.0% 4.5% 27.3% 7.7% 10.3% 17.9% 12.8% 12.5% 13.0%
Omega Products 10.0% 11.1% 0.0% 0.0% 27.3% 7.7% 10.3% 10.3% 2.1% 15.0% 17.4%
Senergy 9.1% 11.1% 13.5% 4.5% 6.1% 7.7% 6.9% 12.8% 8.5% 12.5% 4.3%
Simplex (Finestone) 7.3% 16.7% 8.1% 0.0% 6.1% 15.4% 5.2% 7.7% 4.3% 10.0% 8.7%
TEC 5.5% 11.1% 5.4% 9.1% 0.0% 7.7% 8.6% 0.0% 2.1% 7.5% 8.7%
None of these 28.2% 33.3% 29.7% 31.8% 21.2% 53.8% 27.6% 20.5% 29.8% 30.0% 21.7%
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351
SIDING: EIFS/STUCCOBrand Used the Most
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Dryvit 32.7% 27.8% 37.8% 45.5% 21.2% 23.1% 29.3% 41.0% 34.0% 32.5% 30.4%
STO 11.8% 16.7% 10.8% 9.1% 12.1% 7.7% 15.5% 7.7% 12.8% 7.5% 17.4%
Parex/La Habra 7.3% 5.6% 0.0% 4.5% 18.2% 0.0% 5.2% 12.8% 10.6% 5.0% 4.3%
Senergy 7.3% 0.0% 13.5% 4.5% 6.1% 0.0% 6.9% 10.3% 8.5% 7.5% 4.3%
Omega Products 6.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 21.2% 0.0% 8.6% 5.1% 0.0% 7.5% 17.4%
Simplex (Finestone) 3.6% 11.1% 5.4% 0.0% 0.0% 15.4% 1.7% 2.6% 4.3% 5.0% 0.0%
TEC 2.7% 5.6% 2.7% 4.5% 0.0% 0.0% 5.2% 0.0% 0.0% 5.0% 4.3%
None of these 28.2% 33.3% 29.7% 31.8% 21.2% 53.8% 27.6% 20.5% 29.8% 30.0% 21.7%
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352
SIDING: EIFS/STUCCOQuality Ratings
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Omega Products 5.89 3.50 6.33 5.00 6.25 5.50 6.29 5.67 6.67 5.67 5.83
STO 5.87 5.71 6.00 5.56 6.09 6.00 6.00 5.69 6.11 5.69 5.50
TEC 5.73 5.20 5.78 6.20 5.67 5.33 6.18 5.25 5.56 5.57 6.17
Parex/La Habra 5.55 5.00 5.60 5.00 5.82 5.67 5.78 5.30 5.73 5.67 5.00
Dryvit 5.39 4.92 5.36 5.42 5.67 5.00 5.37 5.52 5.68 5.31 4.88
Senergy 5.30 4.67 5.78 5.25 4.75 5.00 5.22 5.50 5.50 5.38 4.75
Simplex (Finestone) 5.29 5.00 5.62 5.00 5.00 7.00 5.00 5.17 5.40 5.62 4.50
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353
SIDING: EIFS/STUCCOImportance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.37 6.29 6.41 6.36 6.36 5.15 6.47 6.62 6.23 6.54 6.35
Warranty 5.95 6.00 5.92 6.14 5.85 4.62 6.07 6.23 5.68 6.08 6.30
Product price 5.72 5.53 5.86 5.82 5.61 4.77 5.96 5.69 5.51 5.82 6.00
Availability of product through your
dealer5.61 5.47 5.59 5.77 5.61 4.92 5.68 5.74 5.45 6.00 5.30
Ease of installation 5.39 4.92 5.36 5.42 5.67 5.00 5.37 5.52 5.68 5.31 4.88
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.31 5.06 5.27 5.59 5.30 5.00 5.32 5.41 5.30 5.56 4.91
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer4.91 4.59 4.92 5.14 4.91 4.31 4.89 5.13 4.94 5.13 4.48
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SIDING: ENGINEERED WOODBrand Familiarity
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
LP SmartSide 67.6% 54.2% 66.7% 87.5% 61.1% 80.0% 72.3% 53.3% 75.7% 60.0% 67.9%
Roseburg/DuraTemp 21.9% 20.8% 12.8% 29.2% 33.3% 10.0% 21.5% 26.7% 18.9% 22.5% 25.0%
Collins/TruWood 19.0% 12.5% 20.5% 20.8% 22.2% 30.0% 16.9% 20.0% 13.5% 15.0% 32.1%
ArancoPly 10.5% 8.3% 7.7% 16.7% 11.1% 10.0% 9.2% 13.3% 5.4% 12.5% 14.3%
None of these 29.5% 41.7% 33.3% 12.5% 27.8% 20.0% 26.2% 40.0% 21.6% 37.5% 28.6%
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SIDING: ENGINEERED WOODBrand Used in the Past 2 Years
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
LP SmartSide 53.3% 41.7% 53.8% 70.8% 44.4% 50.0% 58.5% 43.3% 54.1% 52.5% 53.6%
Roseburg/DuraTemp 8.6% 12.5% 2.6% 12.5% 11.1% 0.0% 9.2% 10.0% 5.4% 12.5% 7.1%
Collins/TruWood 6.7% 8.3% 5.1% 8.3% 5.6% 10.0% 7.7% 3.3% 8.1% 7.5% 3.6%
ArancoPly 1.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.2% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 0.0% 0.0% 2.5% 0.0%
None of these 39.0% 50.0% 41.0% 20.8% 44.4% 40.0% 35.4% 46.7% 37.8% 37.5% 42.9%
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SIDING: ENGINEERED WOODBrand Used the Most
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
LP SmartSide 49.5% 33.3% 51.3% 70.8% 38.9% 50.0% 53.8% 40.0% 48.6% 50.0% 50.0%
Roseburg/DuraTemp 5.7% 12.5% 0.0% 4.2% 11.1% 0.0% 4.6% 10.0% 5.4% 7.5% 3.6%
Collins/TruWood 4.8% 4.2% 5.1% 4.2% 5.6% 10.0% 4.6% 3.3% 5.4% 5.0% 3.6%
None of these 40.0% 50.0% 43.6% 20.8% 44.4% 40.0% 36.9% 46.7% 40.5% 37.5% 42.9%
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357
SIDING: ENGINEERED WOODQuality Ratings
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
LP SmartSide 5.87 5.92 6.12 5.81 5.36 5.62 5.87 6.00 5.61 5.88 6.26
Roseburg/DuraTemp 5.17 5.00 5.80 5.14 4.83 4.00 4.93 5.75 4.86 5.78 4.71
Collins/TruWood 5.15 5.67 5.50 5.60 3.50 4.67 5.27 5.17 5.80 5.00 4.89
ArancoPly 4.91 4.50 5.33 5.00 4.50 4.00 5.00 5.00 4.50 5.60 4.25
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SIDING: ENGINEERED WOODImportance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.37 6.38 6.46 6.42 6.11 6.00 6.31 6.63 6.27 6.40 6.46
Availability of product through your
dealer6.11 6.08 6.31 6.21 5.61 5.80 6.14 6.17 5.89 6.25 6.21
Warranty 6.11 5.88 6.10 6.42 6.06 5.70 6.08 6.33 5.95 6.20 6.21
Product price 5.80 5.54 6.13 5.92 5.28 5.50 5.80 5.90 5.46 5.82 6.21
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.57 5.50 5.67 5.79 5.17 5.20 5.58 5.67 5.49 5.60 5.64
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer5.28 5.00 5.72 5.42 4.50 5.50 5.17 5.43 5.08 5.35 5.43
Ease of installation 4.91 4.50 5.33 5.00 4.50 4.00 5.00 5.00 4.50 5.60 4.25
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SIDING: FIBER CEMENTBrand Familiarity
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
HardiePlank (James Hardie) 92.4% 84.6% 92.7% 100.0% 89.3% 100.0% 92.3% 89.7% 93.8% 87.8% 100.0%
CertainTeed 81.0% 84.6% 87.8% 73.9% 75.0% 90.9% 78.5% 82.8% 84.4% 75.5% 87.5%
Artisan (James Hardie) 61.9% 69.2% 56.1% 73.9% 57.1% 90.9% 52.3% 72.4% 75.0% 51.0% 66.7%
Nichiha 26.7% 30.8% 43.9% 17.4% 7.1% 0.0% 27.7% 34.5% 21.9% 22.4% 41.7%
Michigan PreStain 9.5% 23.1% 12.2% 4.3% 3.6% 0.0% 9.2% 13.8% 12.5% 8.2% 8.3%
None of these 2.9% 0.0% 2.4% 0.0% 7.1% 0.0% 1.5% 6.9% 6.2% 2.0% 0.0%
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SIDING: FIBER CEMENTBrand Used in the Past 2 Years
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
HardiePlank (James Hardie) 84.8% 84.6% 85.4% 87.0% 82.1% 100.0% 84.6% 79.3% 84.4% 81.6% 91.7%
CertainTeed 28.6% 38.5% 29.3% 30.4% 21.4% 54.5% 26.2% 24.1% 21.9% 34.7% 25.0%
Artisan (James Hardie) 21.0% 38.5% 4.9% 26.1% 32.1% 36.4% 16.9% 24.1% 12.5% 22.4% 29.2%
Nichiha 13.3% 15.4% 26.8% 4.3% 0.0% 0.0% 12.3% 20.7% 15.6% 12.2% 12.5%
Michigan PreStain 1.9% 15.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 6.9% 0.0% 4.1% 0.0%
None of these 6.7% 7.7% 2.4% 4.3% 14.3% 0.0% 6.2% 10.3% 12.5% 6.1% 0.0%
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SIDING: FIBER CEMENTBrand Used the Most
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
HardiePlank (James Hardie) 69.5% 53.8% 65.9% 87.0% 67.9% 90.9% 61.5% 79.3% 78.1% 59.2% 79.2%
CertainTeed 12.4% 30.8% 12.2% 4.3% 10.7% 9.1% 16.9% 3.4% 6.2% 20.4% 4.2%
Artisan (James Hardie) 5.7% 7.7% 4.9% 4.3% 7.1% 0.0% 7.7% 3.4% 0.0% 8.2% 8.3%
Nichiha 5.7% 0.0% 14.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.7% 3.4% 3.1% 6.1% 8.3%
None of these 6.7% 7.7% 2.4% 4.3% 14.3% 0.0% 6.2% 10.3% 12.5% 6.1% 0.0%
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SIDING: FIBER CEMENTQuality Ratings
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
HardiePlank (James Hardie) 6.19 6.00 6.39 5.91 6.20 6.36 6.13 6.23 6.00 6.21 6.38
Artisan (James Hardie) 5.80 5.44 5.91 5.76 5.87 6.00 5.73 5.81 5.83 5.80 5.75
CertainTeed 5.32 5.64 5.22 5.24 5.38 6.30 5.25 5.04 5.41 5.38 5.10
Nichiha 5.07 4.25 5.17 5.00 6.00 0.00 5.06 5.10 5.43 5.09 4.80
Michigan PreStain 4.20 4.33 4.40 1.00 6.00 0.00 3.33 5.50 4.50 4.25 3.50
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SIDING: FIBER CEMENTImportance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.46 6.31 6.68 6.17 6.43 6.18 6.46 6.55 6.47 6.37 6.62
Warranty 6.06 6.00 5.95 6.26 6.07 5.55 6.00 6.38 5.69 6.24 6.17
Availability of product through your
dealer6.04 6.00 6.44 5.83 5.64 6.18 6.02 6.03 5.97 6.04 6.12
Product price 5.91 5.23 6.39 5.78 5.64 5.91 6.03 5.66 6.19 5.69 6.00
Ease of installation 5.80 5.44 5.91 5.76 5.87 6.00 5.73 5.81 5.83 5.80 5.75
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.49 5.00 5.85 5.35 5.29 5.36 5.55 5.38 5.31 5.59 5.50
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer5.16 4.69 5.41 5.09 5.07 4.55 5.22 5.28 5.00 5.29 5.12
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SIDING: INSULATED/VINYLBrand Familiarity*
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
CertainTeed 76.0% 89.3% 71.1% 79.3% 44.4% 75.0% 81.7% 64.3% 73.0% 72.3% 90.0%
Georgia-Pacific Siding 65.4% 71.4% 65.8% 62.1% 55.6% 75.0% 66.7% 57.1% 59.5% 74.5% 55.0%
Mastic Home Exteriors by Ply Gem 33.7% 46.4% 28.9% 34.5% 11.1% 31.2% 33.3% 35.7% 32.4% 34.0% 35.0%
Alside 30.8% 35.7% 23.7% 37.9% 22.2% 25.0% 31.7% 32.1% 13.5% 34.0% 55.0%
Norandex 29.8% 14.3% 34.2% 44.8% 11.1% 31.2% 30.0% 28.6% 24.3% 19.1% 65.0%
Royal Group 26.0% 25.0% 21.1% 41.4% 0.0% 25.0% 26.7% 25.0% 21.6% 27.7% 30.0%
The Foundry (The Tapco Group) 23.1% 25.0% 15.8% 37.9% 0.0% 25.0% 25.0% 17.9% 18.9% 21.3% 35.0%
Cellwood Vinyl Siding by Ply Gem 21.2% 28.6% 13.2% 27.6% 11.1% 18.8% 21.7% 21.4% 8.1% 27.7% 30.0%
Revere 21.2% 17.9% 21.1% 27.6% 11.1% 25.0% 16.7% 28.6% 10.8% 23.4% 35.0%
Reynolds 21.2% 25.0% 21.1% 24.1% 0.0% 25.0% 21.7% 17.9% 16.2% 19.1% 35.0%
Heartland Siding 20.2% 21.4% 15.8% 27.6% 11.1% 12.5% 16.7% 32.1% 21.6% 14.9% 30.0%
Roflex 19.2% 10.7% 2.6% 51.7% 11.1% 25.0% 18.3% 17.9% 18.9% 14.9% 30.0%
Napco by Ply Gem 17.3% 14.3% 13.2% 31.0% 0.0% 31.2% 11.7% 21.4% 18.9% 10.6% 30.0%
Structure (Alcoa) 17.3% 21.4% 15.8% 20.7% 0.0% 12.5% 20.0% 14.3% 10.8% 17.0% 30.0%
* Brands continued on the next slide
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SIDING: INSULATED/VINYLBrand Familiarity (Cont’d)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
CedarMax (Heartland) 15.4% 14.3% 15.8% 20.7% 0.0% 12.5% 16.7% 14.3% 8.1% 14.9% 30.0%
Gentek 15.4% 17.9% 13.2% 17.2% 11.1% 25.0% 10.0% 21.4% 13.5% 14.9% 20.0%
CraneBoard (Exterior Portfolio by
Crane)14.4% 10.7% 7.9% 31.0% 0.0% 31.2% 11.7% 10.7% 5.4% 14.9% 30.0%
DuraBilt (Ply Gem Siding Group) 13.5% 21.4% 7.9% 17.2% 0.0% 25.0% 11.7% 10.7% 2.7% 14.9% 30.0%
Variform by Ply Gem 13.5% 10.7% 15.8% 17.2% 0.0% 18.8% 11.7% 14.3% 10.8% 10.6% 25.0%
Prodigy (Alside) 10.6% 21.4% 0.0% 17.2% 0.0% 6.2% 10.0% 14.3% 2.7% 17.0% 10.0%
Exterior Portfolio by Crane 8.7% 7.1% 5.3% 17.2% 0.0% 12.5% 8.3% 7.1% 2.7% 8.5% 20.0%
Mitten 6.7% 7.1% 2.6% 13.8% 0.0% 12.5% 5.0% 7.1% 0.0% 6.4% 20.0%
Oracle (Exterior Portfolio by Crane) 6.7% 10.7% 0.0% 13.8% 0.0% 6.2% 6.7% 7.1% 2.7% 8.5% 10.0%
None of these 6.7% 7.1% 5.3% 3.4% 22.2% 6.2% 3.3% 14.3% 8.1% 8.5% 0.0%
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SIDING: INSULATED/VINYLBrand Used in the Past 2 Years*
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
CertainTeed 53.8% 78.6% 34.2% 62.1% 33.3% 50.0% 61.7% 39.3% 45.9% 57.4% 60.0%
Georgia-Pacific Siding 26.9% 28.6% 26.3% 31.0% 11.1% 18.8% 30.0% 25.0% 21.6% 36.2% 15.0%
Mastic Home Exteriors by Ply Gem 14.4% 28.6% 7.9% 13.8% 0.0% 25.0% 15.0% 7.1% 13.5% 14.9% 15.0%
The Foundry (The Tapco Group) 11.5% 17.9% 7.9% 13.8% 0.0% 12.5% 11.7% 10.7% 5.4% 14.9% 15.0%
Alside 10.6% 7.1% 10.5% 13.8% 11.1% 12.5% 8.3% 14.3% 2.7% 10.6% 25.0%
Norandex 10.6% 3.6% 13.2% 17.2% 0.0% 6.2% 10.0% 14.3% 8.1% 4.3% 30.0%
Royal Group 9.6% 7.1% 13.2% 10.3% 0.0% 12.5% 10.0% 7.1% 5.4% 12.8% 10.0%
Cellwood Vinyl Siding by Ply Gem 7.7% 7.1% 5.3% 13.8% 0.0% 12.5% 8.3% 3.6% 2.7% 10.6% 10.0%
Roflex 7.7% 0.0% 0.0% 24.1% 11.1% 0.0% 8.3% 10.7% 8.1% 6.4% 10.0%
Napco by Ply Gem 6.7% 10.7% 2.6% 10.3% 0.0% 25.0% 1.7% 7.1% 8.1% 4.3% 10.0%
Revere 6.7% 3.6% 7.9% 10.3% 0.0% 6.2% 3.3% 14.3% 5.4% 4.3% 15.0%
CraneBoard (Exterior Portfolio by
Crane)3.8% 0.0% 0.0% 13.8% 0.0% 6.2% 3.3% 3.6% 0.0% 4.3% 10.0%
DuraBilt (Ply Gem Siding Group) 3.8% 7.1% 2.6% 3.4% 0.0% 6.2% 3.3% 3.6% 2.7% 2.1% 10.0%
Heartland Siding 3.8% 0.0% 5.3% 6.9% 0.0% 0.0% 3.3% 7.1% 8.1% 0.0% 5.0%
* Brands continued on the next slide
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SIDING: INSULATED/VINYLBrand Used in the Past 2 Years (Cont’d)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Structure (Alcoa) 3.8% 3.6% 2.6% 6.9% 0.0% 0.0% 5.0% 3.6% 5.4% 0.0% 10.0%
Variform by Ply Gem 3.8% 0.0% 5.3% 6.9% 0.0% 6.2% 3.3% 3.6% 2.7% 2.1% 10.0%
Exterior Portfolio by Crane 2.9% 0.0% 0.0% 10.3% 0.0% 0.0% 3.3% 3.6% 0.0% 2.1% 10.0%
Gentek 2.9% 7.1% 0.0% 3.4% 0.0% 0.0% 1.7% 7.1% 2.7% 2.1% 5.0%
Prodigy (Alside) 2.9% 7.1% 0.0% 3.4% 0.0% 6.2% 0.0% 7.1% 0.0% 4.3% 5.0%
CedarMax (Heartland) 1.9% 0.0% 5.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.7% 3.6% 0.0% 2.1% 5.0%
Reynolds 1.9% 0.0% 0.0% 6.9% 0.0% 0.0% 1.7% 3.6% 0.0% 2.1% 5.0%
Mitten 1.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0% 0.0% 5.0%
None of these 14.4% 7.1% 18.4% 6.9% 44.4% 18.8% 5.0% 32.1% 18.9% 14.9% 5.0%
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SIDING: INSULATED/VINYLBrand Used the Most
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
CertainTeed 38.5% 67.9% 26.3% 31.0% 22.2% 43.8% 43.3% 25.0% 35.1% 40.4% 40.0%
Georgia-Pacific Siding 11.5% 7.1% 15.8% 10.3% 11.1% 0.0% 16.7% 7.1% 8.1% 19.1% 0.0%
Alside 6.7% 3.6% 5.3% 10.3% 11.1% 6.2% 5.0% 10.7% 2.7% 6.4% 15.0%
Mastic Home Exteriors by Ply Gem 6.7% 10.7% 5.3% 6.9% 0.0% 18.8% 5.0% 3.6% 10.8% 4.3% 5.0%
Royal Group 5.8% 3.6% 7.9% 6.9% 0.0% 6.2% 6.7% 3.6% 5.4% 8.5% 0.0%
Norandex 4.8% 0.0% 10.5% 3.4% 0.0% 0.0% 6.7% 3.6% 5.4% 0.0% 15.0%
Revere 2.9% 0.0% 2.6% 6.9% 0.0% 0.0% 1.7% 7.1% 2.7% 2.1% 5.0%
Roflex 2.9% 0.0% 0.0% 6.9% 11.1% 0.0% 1.7% 7.1% 5.4% 2.1% 0.0%
Variform by Ply Gem 1.9% 0.0% 5.3% 0.0% 0.0% 6.2% 1.7% 0.0% 2.7% 0.0% 5.0%
Cellwood Vinyl Siding by Ply Gem 1.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.4% 0.0% 0.0% 1.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.0%
DuraBilt (Ply Gem Siding Group) 1.0% 0.0% 2.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.0%
Heartland Siding 1.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.4% 0.0% 0.0% 1.7% 0.0% 2.7% 0.0% 0.0%
None of these 15.4% 7.1% 18.4% 10.3% 44.4% 18.8% 6.7% 32.1% 18.9% 17.0% 5.0%
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SIDING: INSULATED/VINYLQuality Ratings*
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
CertainTeed 6.10 6.40 6.22 5.70 5.75 5.92 6.27 5.78 6.11 6.12 6.06
Structure (Alcoa) 6.00 5.67 6.50 5.83 0.00 6.00 6.08 5.75 6.25 5.75 6.17
Georgia-Pacific Siding 5.72 5.53 5.92 5.61 5.80 5.45 5.78 5.75 5.76 5.60 6.00
Exterior Portfolio by Crane 5.56 4.50 6.50 5.60 0.00 6.50 5.60 4.50 6.00 4.75 6.25
The Foundry (The Tapco Group) 5.50 5.14 6.00 5.45 0.00 5.50 5.40 5.80 5.71 5.00 6.00
Mastic Home Exteriors by Ply Gem 5.37 5.23 5.73 5.20 5.00 6.60 5.30 4.90 5.75 4.81 6.00
Oracle (Exterior Portfolio by Crane) 5.29 5.00 0.00 5.50 0.00 7.00 5.25 4.50 7.00 4.75 5.50
Reynolds 5.24 5.00 5.62 5.00 0.00 5.00 5.31 5.20 5.00 5.22 5.43
Revere 5.23 4.80 5.38 5.12 7.00 4.50 5.20 5.62 5.25 5.00 5.57
Norandex 5.23 4.25 5.54 5.08 7.00 4.40 5.39 5.38 5.11 4.67 5.69
Variform by Ply Gem 5.21 4.67 5.33 5.40 0.00 5.00 5.43 5.00 5.50 4.60 5.60
CraneBoard (Exterior Portfolio by
Crane)5.20 4.67 6.00 5.11 0.00 5.20 5.71 4.00 6.50 4.71 5.33
Alside 5.19 5.10 5.56 5.09 4.50 5.25 5.16 5.22 5.20 4.81 5.73
Heartland Siding 5.14 4.83 5.17 5.25 6.00 5.00 5.40 4.89 4.88 5.14 5.50
Napco by Ply Gem 5.11 5.25 4.80 5.22 0.00 5.60 5.14 4.67 5.00 5.00 5.33
* Brands continued on the next slide
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SIDING: INSULATED/VINYLQuality Ratings (Cont’d)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Roflex 5.00 4.33 2.00 5.40 4.00 4.50 5.09 5.20 5.43 4.57 5.00
Gentek 4.94 4.80 4.80 5.20 5.00 4.50 5.00 5.17 4.60 5.14 5.00
Prodigy (Alside) 4.91 4.67 0.00 5.20 0.00 6.00 4.33 5.50 7.00 4.38 6.00
Cellwood Vinyl Siding by Ply Gem 4.86 4.88 5.00 4.75 5.00 5.00 4.92 4.67 5.00 4.77 5.00
Royal Group 4.78 4.43 4.50 5.17 0.00 5.50 4.44 5.14 4.75 4.46 5.50
DuraBilt (Ply Gem Siding Group) 4.71 4.67 5.33 4.40 0.00 5.00 4.86 4.00 4.00 4.57 5.00
Mitten 4.71 4.00 3.00 5.50 0.00 4.00 5.33 4.50 0.00 4.00 5.25
CedarMax (Heartland) 4.69 4.50 5.00 4.50 0.00 5.00 4.60 4.75 4.33 4.71 4.83
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SIDING: INSULATED/VINYLImportance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.42 6.75 6.29 6.48 5.78 6.50 6.43 6.36 6.49 6.28 6.65
Availability of product through your
dealer6.19 6.46 6.13 6.14 5.78 6.25 6.30 5.93 6.03 6.21 6.45
Product price 6.10 6.21 6.03 6.14 5.89 6.06 6.17 5.96 5.95 6.00 6.60
Ease of installation 6.06 6.36 5.71 6.31 5.78 6.31 5.92 6.21 6.11 5.89 6.35
Warranty 5.89 5.96 5.87 5.90 5.78 5.62 5.88 6.07 5.81 5.77 6.35
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.41 5.89 5.16 5.28 5.44 5.75 5.30 5.46 5.16 5.36 6.00
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer5.18 5.57 5.00 5.10 5.00 5.31 5.10 5.29 4.84 5.17 5.85
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REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Formica 86.8% 94.4% 75.8% 92.9% 88.9% 92.3% 85.0% 87.9% 89.7% 84.4% 86.4%
Corian (DuPont) 84.9% 94.4% 81.8% 75.0% 92.6% 100.0% 78.3% 90.9% 84.6% 82.2% 90.9%
Silestone 74.5% 94.4% 72.7% 64.3% 74.1% 76.9% 71.7% 78.8% 74.4% 73.3% 77.3%
Wilsonart 74.5% 83.3% 69.7% 78.6% 70.4% 92.3% 80.0% 57.6% 84.6% 66.7% 72.7%
Zodiag (DuPont) 74.5% 83.3% 69.7% 78.6% 70.4% 92.3% 80.0% 57.6% 84.6% 66.7% 72.7%
Caesarstone 56.6% 55.6% 51.5% 46.4% 74.1% 46.2% 48.3% 75.8% 56.4% 53.3% 63.6%
Cambria 54.7% 61.1% 48.5% 67.9% 44.4% 53.8% 51.7% 60.6% 53.8% 46.7% 72.7%
Gilbraltar (Wilsonart) 37.7% 33.3% 33.3% 39.3% 44.4% 46.2% 33.3% 42.4% 28.2% 42.2% 45.5%
Nevamar 25.5% 22.2% 12.1% 32.1% 37.0% 30.8% 21.7% 30.3% 33.3% 26.7% 9.1%
LG HI-MACS 24.5% 22.2% 21.2% 32.1% 22.2% 23.1% 28.3% 18.2% 25.6% 22.2% 27.3%
Pionite 21.7% 33.3% 6.1% 42.9% 11.1% 30.8% 21.7% 18.2% 28.2% 24.4% 4.5%
Staron Quartz 21.7% 27.8% 15.2% 17.9% 29.6% 30.8% 21.7% 18.2% 17.9% 24.4% 22.7%
Swan 21.7% 38.9% 12.1% 17.9% 25.9% 23.1% 21.7% 21.2% 23.1% 26.7% 9.1%
Surrell (Formica) 17.0% 27.8% 6.1% 21.4% 18.5% 23.1% 16.7% 15.2% 20.5% 17.8% 9.1%
Staron (Samsung) 15.1% 11.1% 12.1% 17.9% 18.5% 23.1% 16.7% 9.1% 12.8% 15.6% 18.2%
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SURFACING: LAMINATE, QUARTZ, SOLID SURFACESBrand Familiarity (Cont’d)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Formstone (A vonite) 13.2% 22.2% 0.0% 14.3% 22.2% 30.8% 8.3% 15.2% 15.4% 17.8% 0.0%
LG Viatera 12.3% 16.7% 0.0% 14.3% 22.2% 23.1% 10.0% 12.1% 17.9% 11.1% 4.5%
Hanstone (Hanwha Surfaces) 11.3% 16.7% 6.1% 14.3% 11.1% 15.4% 10.0% 12.1% 12.8% 15.6% 0.0%
VT Industries 10.4% 11.1% 0.0% 25.0% 7.4% 23.1% 11.7% 3.0% 10.3% 11.1% 9.1%
VT Stone Surfaces 10.4% 16.7% 0.0% 17.9% 11.1% 23.1% 10.0% 6.1% 10.3% 11.1% 9.1%
Avanza 9.4% 11.1% 0.0% 14.3% 14.8% 15.4% 8.3% 9.1% 5.1% 13.3% 9.1%
Hanex (Hanwha Surfaces) 7.5% 11.1% 0.0% 10.7% 11.1% 23.1% 5.0% 6.1% 7.7% 11.1% 0.0%
Legacy 7.5% 11.1% 0.0% 7.1% 14.8% 15.4% 5.0% 9.1% 5.1% 11.1% 4.5%
Acrystone (Aristech Acrylics) 6.6% 11.1% 0.0% 7.1% 11.1% 15.4% 5.0% 6.1% 5.1% 11.1% 0.0%
None of these 1.9% 5.6% 3.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.7% 3.0% 2.6% 2.2% 0.0%
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SURFACING: LAMINATE, QUARTZ, SOLID SURFACESBrand Used in the Past 2 Years*
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Formica 41.5% 55.6% 33.3% 53.6% 29.6% 53.8% 48.3% 24.2% 38.5% 37.8% 54.5%
Corian (DuPont) 34.9% 38.9% 21.2% 50.0% 33.3% 61.5% 38.3% 18.2% 30.8% 37.8% 36.4%
Silestone 31.1% 50.0% 36.4% 17.9% 25.9% 38.5% 21.7% 45.5% 20.5% 42.2% 27.3%
Wilsonart 30.2% 38.9% 18.2% 39.3% 29.6% 46.2% 36.7% 12.1% 30.8% 33.3% 22.7%
Zodiag (DuPont) 30.2% 38.9% 18.2% 39.3% 29.6% 46.2% 36.7% 12.1% 30.8% 33.3% 22.7%
Cambria 23.6% 33.3% 21.2% 28.6% 14.8% 30.8% 23.3% 21.2% 28.2% 20.0% 22.7%
Caesarstone 20.8% 27.8% 18.2% 7.1% 33.3% 15.4% 16.7% 30.3% 15.4% 26.7% 18.2%
Gilbraltar (Wilsonart) 10.4% 22.2% 6.1% 14.3% 3.7% 23.1% 13.3% 0.0% 0.0% 17.8% 13.6%
LG HI-MACS 6.6% 5.6% 3.0% 10.7% 7.4% 15.4% 6.7% 3.0% 5.1% 6.7% 9.1%
Staron Quartz 6.6% 16.7% 3.0% 3.6% 7.4% 23.1% 3.3% 6.1% 5.1% 11.1% 0.0%
Pionite 5.7% 5.6% 3.0% 14.3% 0.0% 15.4% 6.7% 0.0% 5.1% 6.7% 4.5%
Staron (Samsung) 4.7% 5.6% 3.0% 7.1% 3.7% 15.4% 3.3% 3.0% 5.1% 6.7% 0.0%
Swan 4.7% 5.6% 0.0% 10.7% 3.7% 7.7% 3.3% 6.1% 2.6% 6.7% 4.5%
Nevamar 3.8% 5.6% 3.0% 7.1% 0.0% 15.4% 3.3% 0.0% 2.6% 4.4% 4.5%
VT Stone Surfaces 3.8% 5.6% 0.0% 10.7% 0.0% 7.7% 5.0% 0.0% 2.6% 4.4% 4.5%
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SURFACING: LAMINATE, QUARTZ, SOLID SURFACESBrand Used in the Past 2 Years (Cont’d)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Hanstone (Hanwha Surfaces) 2.8% 11.1% 3.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.7% 1.7% 3.0% 2.6% 4.4% 0.0%
LG Viatera 2.8% 5.6% 0.0% 3.6% 3.7% 7.7% 1.7% 3.0% 2.6% 2.2% 4.5%
Surrell (Formica) 2.8% 5.6% 0.0% 7.1% 0.0% 7.7% 3.3% 0.0% 2.6% 4.4% 0.0%
VT Industries 2.8% 5.6% 0.0% 7.1% 0.0% 7.7% 3.3% 0.0% 2.6% 4.4% 0.0%
Avanza 1.9% 5.6% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0% 7.7% 0.0% 3.0% 0.0% 2.2% 4.5%
Formstone (A vonite) 1.9% 11.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 15.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.4% 0.0%
Legacy 1.9% 11.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 15.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.4% 0.0%
Acrystone (Aristech Acrylics) 0.9% 5.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.2% 0.0%
Hanex (Hanwha Surfaces) 0.9% 5.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.2% 0.0%
None of these 6.6% 5.6% 12.1% 0.0% 7.4% 7.7% 5.0% 9.1% 10.3% 6.7% 0.0%
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SURFACING: LAMINATE, QUARTZ, SOLID SURFACESBrand Used the Most
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Formica 17.0% 22.2% 12.1% 28.6% 7.4% 23.1% 23.3% 3.0% 17.9% 13.3% 22.7%
Corian (DuPont) 15.1% 11.1% 9.1% 25.0% 14.8% 30.8% 15.0% 9.1% 12.8% 15.6% 18.2%
Silestone 14.2% 27.8% 12.1% 10.7% 11.1% 15.4% 6.7% 27.3% 15.4% 17.8% 4.5%
Cambria 11.3% 11.1% 18.2% 7.1% 7.4% 7.7% 11.7% 12.1% 17.9% 6.7% 9.1%
Caesarstone 11.3% 11.1% 12.1% 3.6% 18.5% 0.0% 13.3% 12.1% 5.1% 20.0% 4.5%
Wilsonart 7.5% 5.6% 6.1% 3.6% 14.8% 7.7% 10.0% 3.0% 10.3% 6.7% 4.5%
Zodiag (DuPont) 7.5% 5.6% 6.1% 3.6% 14.8% 7.7% 10.0% 3.0% 10.3% 6.7% 4.5%
LG HI-MACS 3.8% 0.0% 3.0% 7.1% 3.7% 0.0% 6.7% 0.0% 2.6% 2.2% 9.1%
LG Viatera 1.9% 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% 3.7% 0.0% 1.7% 3.0% 2.6% 0.0% 4.5%
Staron Quartz 1.9% 0.0% 3.0% 0.0% 3.7% 7.7% 1.7% 0.0% 0.0% 4.4% 0.0%
Avanza 0.9% 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.5%
Gilbraltar (Wilsonart) 0.9% 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0% 0.0% 1.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.5%
Hanstone (Hanwha Surfaces) 0.9% 0.0% 3.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.0% 0.0% 2.2% 0.0%
Swan 0.9% 0.0% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.0% 0.0% 2.2% 0.0%
None of these 10.4% 5.6% 21.2% 0.0% 11.1% 7.7% 8.3% 15.2% 10.3% 8.9% 13.6%
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SURFACING: LAMINATE, QUARTZ, SOLID SURFACESQuality Ratings
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Staron Quartz 6.10 6.60 6.40 6.25 5.43 6.25 6.17 5.80 6.17 6.09 6.00
Cambria 6.02 6.18 6.31 5.84 5.73 5.29 6.03 6.26 6.14 6.00 5.87
Silestone 5.99 5.82 6.17 6.00 5.90 5.40 6.05 6.12 5.86 6.03 6.12
Caesarstone 5.95 6.00 6.12 5.83 5.85 5.00 6.14 5.96 5.95 5.83 6.14
Corian (DuPont) 5.87 6.06 5.70 5.90 5.88 5.77 6.07 5.60 5.78 6.03 5.70
VT Stone Surfaces 5.50 5.67 0.00 5.75 5.00 5.67 5.60 5.00 6.00 5.40 5.00
Staron (Samsung) 5.47 5.00 5.75 5.50 5.40 5.00 5.56 5.67 5.25 5.57 5.50
Avanza 5.44 6.50 0.00 6.00 4.50 6.50 5.00 5.33 4.00 5.50 6.00
Wilsonart 5.44 5.64 5.13 5.50 5.58 5.42 5.77 4.63 5.45 5.55 5.19
Zodiag (DuPont) 5.44 5.64 5.13 5.50 5.58 5.42 5.77 4.63 5.45 5.55 5.19
Swan 5.43 5.50 6.00 5.75 4.86 6.33 5.27 5.29 5.25 5.55 5.50
LG Viatera 5.36 5.00 0.00 5.67 5.33 4.67 6.25 5.00 5.60 4.80 7.00
Surrell (Formica) 5.31 5.00 5.50 5.80 5.00 5.00 5.62 5.00 5.43 5.14 5.50
Formstone (A vonite) 5.31 5.00 0.00 6.00 5.17 5.00 6.00 5.00 5.40 5.25 0.00
LG HI-MACS 5.28 5.25 5.29 5.62 4.83 5.33 5.56 4.50 5.44 5.10 5.33
Formica 5.24 5.35 5.00 5.23 5.42 5.25 5.55 4.69 5.23 5.32 5.11
Nevamar 5.20 5.00 6.00 5.25 4.89 4.25 5.67 5.00 4.92 5.33 7.00
Pionite 5.18 5.17 6.50 5.18 4.33 4.25 5.42 5.33 4.90 5.36 6.00
Hanex (Hanwha Surfaces) 5.14 5.00 0.00 5.50 5.00 5.00 5.50 5.00 5.00 5.20 0.00
Legacy 5.14 5.50 0.00 6.00 4.75 5.50 5.50 4.67 5.00 5.20 5.00
VT Industries 5.10 5.00 0.00 5.33 4.50 4.67 5.50 4.00 5.00 5.20 5.00
Hanstone (Hanwha Surfaces) 5.09 5.33 6.00 5.00 4.33 5.00 5.80 4.25 5.75 4.71 0.00
Gilbraltar (Wilsonart) 5.05 5.67 4.64 5.20 5.00 5.50 5.68 3.92 5.30 5.11 4.67
Acrystone (Aristech Acrylics) 5.00 5.00 0.00 6.00 4.67 5.00 5.50 4.50 5.00 5.00 0.00
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SURFACING: LAMINATE, QUARTZ, SOLID SURFACESImportance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.48 6.44 6.58 6.25 6.63 6.38 6.52 6.45 6.41 6.47 6.64
Availability of product through your
dealer5.99 6.06 5.82 6.11 6.04 5.77 6.10 5.88 5.64 6.31 5.95
Product price 5.97 5.78 6.15 5.93 5.93 6.00 6.02 5.88 5.69 6.13 6.14
Warranty 5.83 5.94 5.64 6.00 5.81 5.69 6.08 5.42 5.77 5.91 5.77
Ease of installation 5.69 5.89 5.45 5.86 5.67 5.92 5.85 5.30 5.64 5.93 5.27
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.54 6.22 5.36 5.54 5.30 5.38 5.63 5.42 5.33 5.84 5.27
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer5.17 5.89 5.12 5.11 4.81 4.85 5.13 5.36 5.00 5.47 4.86
Green/sustainable features 4.52 4.22 4.70 4.54 4.48 4.00 4.63 4.52 4.46 4.51 4.64
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UNDERLAYMENTBrand Familiarity
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
DUROCK (USG) 78.8% 80.6% 86.7% 73.9% 70.0% 85.7% 74.6% 83.9% 80.0% 74.4% 86.7%
CertainTeed 71.2% 67.7% 73.3% 69.6% 75.0% 78.6% 71.2% 67.7% 70.0% 66.7% 86.7%
Hardiebacker by James Hardie 69.2% 67.7% 76.7% 52.2% 80.0% 71.4% 66.1% 74.2% 70.0% 66.7% 73.3%
Boise Cascade 68.3% 64.5% 66.7% 56.5% 90.0% 64.3% 69.5% 67.7% 64.0% 69.2% 80.0%
Georgia-Pacific (DensShield) 64.4% 61.3% 63.3% 60.9% 75.0% 50.0% 64.4% 71.0% 58.0% 64.1% 86.7%
Weyerhaeuser 63.5% 64.5% 63.3% 60.9% 65.0% 50.0% 61.0% 74.2% 62.0% 61.5% 73.3%
Georgia-Pacific
(Plytanium Sturd-I-Floor)46.2% 45.2% 53.3% 39.1% 45.0% 35.7% 35.6% 71.0% 48.0% 33.3% 73.3%
DuPont 41.3% 35.5% 46.7% 34.8% 50.0% 35.7% 44.1% 38.7% 30.0% 48.7% 60.0%
Gyperete 41.3% 48.4% 43.3% 21.7% 50.0% 35.7% 39.0% 48.4% 22.0% 53.8% 73.3%
Schluter-Systems (Canads) Inc. 41.3% 51.6% 36.7% 26.1% 50.0% 28.6% 40.7% 48.4% 30.0% 46.2% 66.7%
LP 38.5% 29.0% 40.0% 43.5% 45.0% 50.0% 39.0% 32.3% 32.0% 38.5% 60.0%
Homasote 30.8% 48.4% 23.3% 13.0% 35.0% 21.4% 28.8% 38.7% 26.0% 28.2% 53.3%
Henry 19.2% 25.8% 10.0% 8.7% 35.0% 28.6% 20.3% 12.9% 20.0% 15.4% 26.7%
Champion 16.3% 16.1% 23.3% 13.0% 10.0% 14.3% 15.3% 19.4% 10.0% 15.4% 40.0%
Dricore 16.3% 29.0% 6.7% 17.4% 10.0% 35.7% 13.6% 12.9% 10.0% 15.4% 40.0%
DMX 1-Step 9.6% 16.1% 6.7% 4.3% 10.0% 14.3% 6.8% 12.9% 4.0% 12.8% 20.0%
Cosella Dorken (DELTA- TRELA) 8.7% 16.1% 3.3% 4.3% 10.0% 14.3% 5.1% 12.9% 4.0% 7.7% 26.7%
MP Global 8.7% 12.9% 6.7% 4.3% 10.0% 14.3% 6.8% 9.7% 4.0% 10.3% 20.0%
None of these 3.8% 0.0% 3.3% 8.7% 5.0% 7.1% 5.1% 0.0% 4.0% 2.6% 6.7%
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UNDERLAYMENTBrand Used in the Past 2 Years
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
DUROCK (USG) 51.9% 51.6% 50.0% 56.5% 50.0% 50.0% 47.5% 61.3% 48.0% 59.0% 46.7%
Hardiebacker by James Hardie 49.0% 45.2% 56.7% 39.1% 55.0% 42.9% 47.5% 54.8% 48.0% 51.3% 46.7%
CertainTeed 29.8% 41.9% 20.0% 30.4% 25.0% 35.7% 32.2% 22.6% 24.0% 33.3% 40.0%
Georgia-Pacific (DensShield) 28.8% 32.3% 16.7% 30.4% 40.0% 21.4% 30.5% 29.0% 20.0% 28.2% 60.0%
Weyerhaeuser 25.0% 38.7% 13.3% 26.1% 20.0% 28.6% 25.4% 22.6% 20.0% 28.2% 33.3%
Boise Cascade 23.1% 29.0% 10.0% 21.7% 35.0% 21.4% 27.1% 16.1% 20.0% 28.2% 20.0%
Schluter-Systems (Canads) Inc. 22.1% 32.3% 16.7% 13.0% 25.0% 21.4% 25.4% 16.1% 16.0% 28.2% 26.7%
Georgia-Pacific
(Plytanium Sturd-I-Floor)14.4% 12.9% 23.3% 13.0% 5.0% 21.4% 10.2% 19.4% 14.0% 10.3% 26.7%
DuPont 11.5% 16.1% 13.3% 4.3% 10.0% 0.0% 15.3% 9.7% 4.0% 15.4% 26.7%
Gyperete 10.6% 19.4% 6.7% 4.3% 10.0% 14.3% 10.2% 9.7% 2.0% 17.9% 20.0%
LP 9.6% 12.9% 3.3% 13.0% 10.0% 14.3% 10.2% 6.5% 10.0% 10.3% 6.7%
Homasote 5.8% 19.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.1% 9.7% 4.0% 7.7% 6.7%
Champion 2.9% 6.5% 3.3% 0.0% 0.0% 7.1% 3.4% 0.0% 0.0% 2.6% 13.3%
Henry 2.9% 6.5% 3.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.4% 3.2% 0.0% 5.1% 6.7%
Cosella Dorken (DELTA- TRELA) 1.9% 6.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.1% 0.0% 3.2% 0.0% 2.6% 6.7%
DMX 1-Step 1.9% 3.2% 3.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.7% 3.2% 0.0% 5.1% 0.0%
Dricore 1.9% 6.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.7% 3.2% 2.0% 2.6% 0.0%
None of these 4.8% 0.0% 3.3% 8.7% 10.0% 7.1% 5.1% 3.2% 4.0% 5.1% 6.7%
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381
UNDERLAYMENTBrand Used the Most
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Hardiebacker by James Hardie 24.0% 16.1% 36.7% 17.4% 25.0% 14.3% 25.4% 25.8% 22.0% 25.6% 26.7%
DUROCK (USG) 17.3% 16.1% 20.0% 21.7% 10.0% 14.3% 16.9% 19.4% 20.0% 17.9% 6.7%
Georgia-Pacific (DensShield) 11.5% 16.1% 0.0% 13.0% 20.0% 7.1% 11.9% 12.9% 12.0% 10.3% 13.3%
CertainTeed 9.6% 16.1% 13.3% 4.3% 0.0% 7.1% 8.5% 12.9% 10.0% 7.7% 13.3%
Weyerhaeuser 8.7% 9.7% 3.3% 13.0% 10.0% 14.3% 8.5% 6.5% 10.0% 5.1% 13.3%
Boise Cascade 6.7% 6.5% 6.7% 8.7% 5.0% 7.1% 6.8% 6.5% 6.0% 10.3% 0.0%
Schluter-Systems (Canads) Inc. 6.7% 12.9% 3.3% 4.3% 5.0% 7.1% 6.8% 6.5% 4.0% 10.3% 6.7%
Gyperete 2.9% 3.2% 0.0% 4.3% 5.0% 7.1% 1.7% 3.2% 2.0% 2.6% 6.7%
DuPont 1.9% 3.2% 0.0% 4.3% 0.0% 0.0% 3.4% 0.0% 2.0% 2.6% 0.0%
Georgia-Pacific (Plytanium Sturd-I-
Floor)1.9% 0.0% 6.7% 0.0% 0.0% 7.1% 0.0% 3.2% 4.0% 0.0% 0.0%
DMX 1-Step 1.0% 0.0% 3.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.7% 0.0% 0.0% 2.6% 0.0%
LP 1.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.0% 0.0% 1.7% 0.0% 2.0% 0.0% 0.0%
None of these 6.7% 0.0% 6.7% 8.7% 15.0% 14.3% 6.8% 3.2% 6.0% 5.1% 13.3%
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UNDERLAYMENTQuality Ratings
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Schluter-Systems (Canads) Inc. 6.05 6.12 6.45 5.50 5.80 6.25 6.21 5.73 6.20 6.28 5.40
Hardiebacker by James Hardie 5.99 5.76 6.52 5.73 5.69 5.90 6.05 5.91 6.03 6.08 5.64
Georgia-Pacific (DensShield) 5.82 5.79 6.18 5.36 5.87 5.86 5.86 5.73 5.69 5.88 6.00
DUROCK (USG) 5.72 6.04 5.88 5.31 5.36 5.67 5.79 5.65 5.72 5.86 5.46
Georgia-Pacific (
Plytanium Sturd-I-Floor)5.65 5.43 6.06 5.38 5.50 5.80 5.70 5.57 5.61 5.92 5.40
Weyerhaeuser 5.65 5.80 6.05 5.43 5.00 5.43 5.69 5.64 5.55 5.88 5.40
Boise Cascade 5.62 5.80 5.79 5.31 5.47 5.11 5.65 5.80 5.53 5.96 5.09
DuPont 5.61 5.64 6.15 4.88 5.44 5.20 5.88 5.18 5.40 5.94 5.25
CertainTeed 5.61 5.76 5.91 5.38 5.20 5.73 5.55 5.67 5.51 5.77 5.54
Gyperete 5.38 5.53 5.50 5.00 5.20 5.40 5.32 5.47 5.36 5.45 5.27
Henry 5.21 5.25 6.33 4.00 5.00 6.00 5.25 4.50 5.22 5.50 4.75
DMX 1-Step 5.10 4.40 7.00 5.00 5.00 6.50 4.75 4.75 5.00 5.80 4.00
Champion 5.06 5.00 5.83 4.00 4.50 7.00 4.88 4.67 4.80 5.00 5.33
LP 4.97 4.56 5.50 5.00 4.62 5.14 4.91 5.00 5.12 4.87 4.88
Homasote 4.97 4.80 5.71 4.33 4.83 4.67 5.06 4.91 5.23 5.09 4.29
Dricore 4.82 4.67 6.50 4.50 4.50 5.80 4.38 4.50 4.40 5.17 4.83
Cosella Dorken (DELTA- TRELA) 4.78 4.40 7.00 5.00 4.50 6.50 4.00 4.50 5.00 4.67 4.75
MP Global 4.78 3.50 7.00 5.00 5.00 6.00 5.00 3.67 5.00 5.00 4.33
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383
UNDERLAYMENTImportance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.40 6.65 6.67 5.83 6.30 6.00 6.36 6.68 6.40 6.38 6.47
Availability of product through your
dealer6.02 6.03 6.37 5.52 6.05 5.50 6.12 6.06 5.86 6.18 6.13
Warranty 5.94 5.90 6.33 5.48 5.95 4.86 6.07 6.19 5.84 5.97 6.20
Ease of installation 5.93 6.32 6.13 5.57 5.45 5.71 5.90 6.10 5.90 5.90 6.13
Product price 5.88 6.06 6.23 5.30 5.70 5.50 5.92 5.97 5.66 6.08 6.07
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.47 5.81 5.80 5.04 4.95 5.29 5.53 5.45 5.40 5.46 5.73
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer5.07 5.32 5.40 4.91 4.35 4.64 5.20 5.00 4.82 5.15 5.67
Green/sustainable features 4.61 4.48 4.93 4.26 4.70 4.21 4.76 4.48 4.28 4.82 5.13
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384
WALLBOARDBrand Familiarity
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
SHEETROCK (USG) 90.7% 87.5% 93.9% 84.2% 95.7% 78.6% 91.2% 96.0% 90.5% 91.7% 88.2%
Gold Bond (National Gypsum) 75.7% 68.8% 81.8% 84.2% 69.6% 64.3% 76.5% 80.0% 76.2% 79.2% 64.7%
CertainTeed 69.2% 59.4% 66.7% 68.4% 87.0% 64.3% 67.6% 76.0% 76.2% 60.4% 76.5%
Georgia-Pacific (DensArmor/
DensArmor Plus)69.2% 50.0% 78.8% 57.9% 91.3% 57.1% 70.6% 72.0% 66.7% 62.5% 94.1%
Georgia-Pacific (Toughrock) 62.6% 59.4% 54.5% 68.4% 73.9% 71.4% 60.3% 64.0% 64.3% 56.2% 76.5%
Celotex 46.7% 34.4% 48.5% 57.9% 52.2% 42.9% 48.5% 44.0% 50.0% 37.5% 64.7%
Lafarge 27.1% 28.1% 24.2% 36.8% 21.7% 7.1% 35.3% 16.0% 26.2% 22.9% 41.2%
None of these 3.7% 6.2% 3.0% 5.3% 0.0% 0.0% 4.4% 4.0% 4.8% 4.2% 0.0%
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WALLBOARDBrand Used in the Past 2 Years
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
SHEETROCK (USG) 77.6% 84.4% 69.7% 84.2% 73.9% 78.6% 76.5% 80.0% 78.6% 81.2% 64.7%
Gold Bond (National Gypsum) 45.8% 50.0% 45.5% 57.9% 30.4% 50.0% 45.6% 44.0% 42.9% 47.9% 47.1%
Georgia-Pacific (DensArmor/
DensArmor Plus)30.8% 12.5% 33.3% 26.3% 56.5% 21.4% 33.8% 28.0% 19.0% 33.3% 52.9%
CertainTeed 27.1% 18.8% 24.2% 21.1% 47.8% 28.6% 26.5% 28.0% 28.6% 20.8% 41.2%
Georgia-Pacific (Toughrock) 22.4% 25.0% 18.2% 21.1% 26.1% 28.6% 20.6% 24.0% 19.0% 25.0% 23.5%
Celotex 10.3% 6.2% 15.2% 10.5% 8.7% 28.6% 5.9% 12.0% 9.5% 8.3% 17.6%
Lafarge 8.4% 6.2% 18.2% 5.3% 0.0% 0.0% 8.8% 12.0% 9.5% 6.2% 11.8%
None of these 3.7% 6.2% 3.0% 5.3% 0.0% 0.0% 4.4% 4.0% 4.8% 4.2% 0.0%
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386
WALLBOARDBrand Used the Most
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
SHEETROCK (USG) 64.5% 59.4% 60.6% 78.9% 65.2% 78.6% 63.2% 60.0% 64.3% 68.8% 52.9%
Gold Bond (National Gypsum) 15.0% 25.0% 12.1% 10.5% 8.7% 0.0% 16.2% 20.0% 14.3% 16.7% 11.8%
CertainTeed 5.6% 3.1% 9.1% 0.0% 8.7% 0.0% 5.9% 8.0% 7.1% 2.1% 11.8%
Georgia-Pacific (DensArmor/
DensArmor Plus)3.7% 0.0% 6.1% 0.0% 8.7% 7.1% 2.9% 4.0% 2.4% 4.2% 5.9%
Georgia-Pacific (Toughrock) 2.8% 3.1% 6.1% 0.0% 0.0% 7.1% 2.9% 0.0% 4.8% 2.1% 0.0%
Celotex 0.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.3% 0.0% 1.5% 0.0% 0.0% 2.1% 0.0%
Lafarge 0.9% 0.0% 3.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.9%
None of these 6.5% 9.4% 3.0% 10.5% 4.3% 7.1% 5.9% 8.0% 7.1% 4.2% 11.8%
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387
WALLBOARDQuality Ratings
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
SHEETROCK (USG) 5.98 6.07 5.81 6.25 5.91 6.09 5.95 6.00 5.63 6.30 5.93
Gold Bond (National Gypsum) 5.74 5.68 5.67 5.93 5.75 5.89 5.67 5.85 5.39 6.00 5.82
CertainTeed 5.72 6.00 5.59 5.69 5.60 5.78 5.54 6.11 5.56 5.97 5.54
Georgia-Pacific (DensArmor/
DensArmor Plus)5.71 5.69 5.73 5.90 5.62 5.38 5.68 5.94 5.44 5.90 5.81
Georgia-Pacific (Toughrock) 5.71 5.58 5.83 5.91 5.59 6.00 5.49 6.06 5.52 5.93 5.62
Celotex 5.53 5.36 5.62 5.70 5.42 5.33 5.44 5.91 5.25 5.94 5.36
Lafarge 5.32 5.33 5.50 5.17 5.20 5.00 5.43 4.75 5.50 5.36 5.00
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388
WALLBOARDImportance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.19 6.28 6.21 6.37 5.87 6.00 6.24 6.16 6.00 6.46 5.88
Availability of product through your
dealer6.16 6.12 6.27 6.26 5.96 6.21 6.22 5.96 5.86 6.38 6.29
Product price 6.12 5.94 6.48 6.32 5.70 6.00 6.18 6.04 5.90 6.21 6.41
Ease of installation 5.77 5.97 5.70 5.79 5.57 5.36 5.81 5.88 5.67 6.04 5.24
Warranty 5.38 5.41 5.42 5.53 5.17 4.50 5.41 5.80 5.05 5.73 5.24
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.01 5.34 4.88 5.32 4.48 4.64 4.93 5.44 4.79 5.25 4.88
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer4.86 5.22 4.76 5.26 4.17 4.29 4.82 5.28 4.71 5.17 4.35
Green/sustainable features 4.39 4.88 3.88 4.26 4.57 3.93 4.40 4.64 4.10 4.81 3.94
2 0 1 7 B u i l d e r B r a n d U s e S t u d y
389
WATER HEATERSBrand Familiarity
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Rheem 86.0% 87.0% 83.8% 88.2% 86.7% 87.5% 82.0% 93.3% 89.5% 80.4% 91.3%
A.O. Smith 77.6% 87.0% 78.4% 70.6% 73.3% 81.2% 78.7% 73.3% 73.7% 76.1% 87.0%
Ruud 66.4% 65.2% 78.4% 64.7% 53.3% 68.8% 67.2% 63.3% 71.1% 60.9% 69.6%
GE Appliances 64.5% 56.5% 70.3% 70.6% 60.0% 81.2% 62.3% 60.0% 55.3% 60.9% 87.0%
Rinnai 64.5% 60.9% 67.6% 47.1% 73.3% 37.5% 68.9% 70.0% 57.9% 58.7% 87.0%
Bradford White 57.9% 78.3% 54.1% 52.9% 50.0% 68.8% 57.4% 53.3% 57.9% 50.0% 73.9%
Bosch 53.3% 47.8% 43.2% 52.9% 70.0% 50.0% 50.8% 60.0% 52.6% 47.8% 65.2%
Kenmore (Sears) 53.3% 56.5% 45.9% 70.6% 50.0% 75.0% 55.7% 36.7% 55.3% 54.3% 47.8%
Whirlpool 43.0% 39.1% 45.9% 58.8% 33.3% 62.5% 36.1% 46.7% 50.0% 34.8% 47.8%
State Industries 27.1% 26.1% 32.4% 23.5% 23.3% 18.8% 34.4% 16.7% 28.9% 13.0% 52.2%
Noritz 21.5% 21.7% 21.6% 17.6% 23.3% 12.5% 21.3% 26.7% 18.4% 15.2% 39.1%
Takagi 21.5% 8.7% 21.6% 11.8% 36.7% 12.5% 18.0% 33.3% 15.8% 19.6% 34.8%
Navien America 16.8% 30.4% 13.5% 17.6% 10.0% 0.0% 13.1% 33.3% 15.8% 15.2% 21.7%
TruTankless 12.1% 4.3% 16.2% 5.9% 16.7% 6.2% 9.8% 20.0% 10.5% 10.9% 17.4%
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390
WATER HEATERSBrand Used in the Past 2 Years
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
A.O. Smith 44.9% 47.8% 51.4% 35.3% 40.0% 56.2% 45.9% 36.7% 34.2% 47.8% 56.5%
Rheem 42.1% 34.8% 48.6% 41.2% 40.0% 75.0% 36.1% 36.7% 42.1% 41.3% 43.5%
Rinnai 32.7% 17.4% 45.9% 5.9% 43.3% 6.2% 31.1% 50.0% 23.7% 32.6% 47.8%
Bradford White 27.1% 34.8% 18.9% 47.1% 20.0% 43.8% 27.9% 16.7% 23.7% 30.4% 26.1%
Ruud 17.8% 4.3% 24.3% 29.4% 13.3% 37.5% 19.7% 3.3% 13.2% 21.7% 17.4%
GE Appliances 16.8% 17.4% 18.9% 17.6% 13.3% 18.8% 18.0% 13.3% 7.9% 21.7% 21.7%
Bosch 13.1% 17.4% 16.2% 5.9% 10.0% 12.5% 11.5% 16.7% 10.5% 13.0% 17.4%
Navien America 8.4% 17.4% 8.1% 11.8% 0.0% 0.0% 4.9% 20.0% 10.5% 10.9% 0.0%
Whirlpool 8.4% 0.0% 13.5% 5.9% 10.0% 18.8% 3.3% 13.3% 0.0% 8.7% 21.7%
Noritz 7.5% 4.3% 5.4% 0.0% 16.7% 6.2% 9.8% 3.3% 0.0% 10.9% 13.0%
Kenmore (Sears) 4.7% 8.7% 5.4% 0.0% 3.3% 12.5% 1.6% 6.7% 2.6% 4.3% 8.7%
State Industries 4.7% 4.3% 5.4% 5.9% 3.3% 12.5% 3.3% 3.3% 7.9% 2.2% 4.3%
TruTankless 4.7% 0.0% 10.8% 0.0% 3.3% 0.0% 3.3% 10.0% 0.0% 8.7% 4.3%
Takagi 3.7% 0.0% 5.4% 0.0% 6.7% 6.2% 4.9% 0.0% 0.0% 6.5% 4.3%
None of these 1.9% 0.0% 0.0% 5.9% 3.3% 0.0% 3.3% 0.0% 2.6% 2.2% 0.0%
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391
WATER HEATERSBrand Used the Most
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
A.O. Smith 23.4% 26.1% 27.0% 23.5% 16.7% 25.0% 26.2% 16.7% 21.1% 28.3% 17.4%
Rheem 18.7% 13.0% 24.3% 11.8% 20.0% 25.0% 14.8% 23.3% 31.6% 13.0% 8.7%
Bradford White 15.0% 17.4% 5.4% 29.4% 16.7% 18.8% 16.4% 10.0% 18.4% 13.0% 13.0%
Rinnai 14.0% 4.3% 24.3% 0.0% 16.7% 0.0% 11.5% 26.7% 7.9% 13.0% 26.1%
GE Appliances 6.5% 8.7% 5.4% 5.9% 6.7% 6.2% 9.8% 0.0% 2.6% 4.3% 17.4%
Navien America 5.6% 17.4% 2.7% 5.9% 0.0% 0.0% 3.3% 13.3% 10.5% 4.3% 0.0%
Ruud 3.7% 0.0% 2.7% 11.8% 3.3% 6.2% 4.9% 0.0% 0.0% 8.7% 0.0%
Takagi 2.8% 0.0% 2.7% 0.0% 6.7% 6.2% 3.3% 0.0% 0.0% 6.5% 0.0%
Bosch 1.9% 4.3% 0.0% 0.0% 3.3% 0.0% 1.6% 3.3% 0.0% 2.2% 4.3%
Whirlpool 1.9% 0.0% 2.7% 0.0% 3.3% 12.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 8.7%
State Industries 0.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.3% 0.0% 0.0% 3.3% 2.6% 0.0% 0.0%
TruTankless 0.9% 0.0% 2.7% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.6% 0.0% 0.0% 2.2% 0.0%
None of these 4.7% 8.7% 0.0% 11.8% 3.3% 0.0% 6.6% 3.3% 5.3% 4.3% 4.3%
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392
WATER HEATERSQuality Ratings
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Rinnai 6.06 6.07 6.20 5.57 6.05 5.50 6.02 6.29 6.09 6.04 6.05
Bosch 5.96 6.10 5.94 6.12 5.86 5.71 5.83 6.28 6.00 6.05 5.80
Navien America 5.94 6.00 6.20 6.00 5.00 0.00 5.83 6.00 6.40 6.17 5.20
TruTankless 5.92 6.00 6.50 6.00 5.20 6.00 5.67 6.17 5.25 6.80 5.50
Takagi 5.87 6.00 5.88 5.50 5.91 6.50 5.82 5.80 5.67 6.11 5.75
Rheem 5.73 5.80 5.84 5.29 5.77 5.50 5.71 5.86 6.00 5.64 5.43
Ruud 5.71 5.87 5.66 5.70 5.69 5.55 5.70 5.84 5.89 5.85 5.19
A.O. Smith 5.69 5.79 5.75 5.75 5.50 6.08 5.62 5.62 5.92 5.71 5.35
Bradford White 5.62 5.76 5.45 6.00 5.47 6.10 5.57 5.44 5.90 5.74 5.12
Noritz 5.52 5.80 5.75 4.67 5.43 6.00 5.38 5.62 5.71 5.29 5.56
Whirlpool 5.40 5.57 5.59 4.78 5.50 4.78 5.55 5.57 5.22 5.50 5.55
GE Appliances 5.32 5.38 5.46 5.27 5.11 5.08 5.32 5.50 5.43 5.33 5.20
State Industries 5.07 4.67 5.17 4.75 5.43 4.33 5.14 5.20 5.64 5.50 4.33
Kenmore (Sears) 4.91 4.64 5.18 4.55 5.07 4.45 4.88 5.45 5.30 4.78 4.45
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393
WATER HEATERSImportance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.53 6.74 6.51 6.53 6.40 6.62 6.43 6.70 6.50 6.57 6.52
Warranty 6.24 6.35 6.30 6.29 6.07 6.00 6.33 6.20 6.13 6.33 6.26
Availability of product through your
dealer6.21 6.35 6.35 6.29 5.87 6.31 6.18 6.20 6.24 6.33 5.91
Product price 5.98 6.13 6.08 5.82 5.83 5.88 6.03 5.93 5.84 6.02 6.13
Ease of installation 5.65 5.74 5.92 5.12 5.57 5.50 5.59 5.87 5.97 5.30 5.83
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.45 5.96 5.81 4.94 4.90 5.38 5.21 5.97 5.74 5.30 5.26
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer5.00 5.43 5.14 4.59 4.73 4.50 4.75 5.77 5.21 4.91 4.83
Green/sustainable features 4.65 5.13 4.89 3.65 4.57 4.19 4.51 5.20 4.87 4.33 4.96
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394
WINDOWS: FIBERGLASSBrand Familiarity
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Integrity From Marvin Windows and
Doors78.6% 79.3% 77.4% 76.9% 82.4% 61.5% 81.2% 80.8% 79.5% 79.1% 76.2%
Pella Impervia 66.0% 65.5% 80.6% 46.2% 70.6% 46.2% 65.6% 76.9% 64.1% 67.4% 66.7%
Weathershield 61.2% 55.2% 64.5% 73.1% 47.1% 53.8% 59.4% 69.2% 69.2% 53.5% 61.9%
Milgard 35.9% 17.2% 25.8% 30.8% 94.1% 23.1% 34.4% 46.2% 41.0% 23.3% 52.4%
InLine 12.6% 20.7% 9.7% 11.5% 5.9% 7.7% 14.1% 11.5% 5.1% 9.3% 33.3%
None of these 8.7% 13.8% 9.7% 7.7% 0.0% 23.1% 9.4% 0.0% 5.1% 9.3% 14.3%
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WINDOWS: FIBERGLASSBrand Used in the Past 2 Years
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Integrity From Marvin Windows and
Doors45.6% 55.2% 35.5% 57.7% 29.4% 38.5% 48.4% 42.3% 46.2% 48.8% 38.1%
Pella Impervia 24.3% 17.2% 25.8% 19.2% 41.2% 7.7% 23.4% 34.6% 17.9% 23.3% 38.1%
Weathershield 23.3% 6.9% 35.5% 30.8% 17.6% 15.4% 26.6% 19.2% 15.4% 18.6% 47.6%
Milgard 15.5% 3.4% 6.5% 3.8% 70.6% 15.4% 10.9% 26.9% 12.8% 9.3% 33.3%
InLine 2.9% 3.4% 3.2% 3.8% 0.0% 0.0% 3.1% 3.8% 0.0% 0.0% 14.3%
None of these 24.3% 37.9% 29.0% 19.2% 0.0% 38.5% 26.6% 11.5% 23.1% 27.9% 19.0%
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WINDOWS: FIBERGLASSBrand Used the Most
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Integrity From Marvin Windows and
Doors34.0% 44.8% 19.4% 46.2% 23.5% 30.8% 34.4% 34.6% 41.0% 39.5% 9.5%
Weathershield 18.4% 0.0% 35.5% 23.1% 11.8% 7.7% 23.4% 11.5% 12.8% 14.0% 38.1%
Pella Impervia 10.7% 13.8% 9.7% 7.7% 11.8% 0.0% 7.8% 23.1% 15.4% 7.0% 9.5%
Milgard 9.7% 0.0% 3.2% 0.0% 52.9% 15.4% 4.7% 19.2% 7.7% 4.7% 23.8%
None of these 27.2% 41.4% 32.3% 23.1% 0.0% 46.2% 29.7% 11.5% 23.1% 34.9% 19.0%
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WINDOWS: FIBERGLASSQuality Ratings
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Integrity From Marvin Windows and
Doors6.03 5.91 6.04 6.21 5.93 6.38 6.00 5.95 6.27 5.94 5.73
Pella Impervia 5.49 4.68 5.96 5.25 6.00 5.83 5.60 5.15 5.48 5.24 6.00
Milgard 5.31 3.75 5.75 4.62 5.81 5.67 5.18 5.45 5.25 5.00 5.70
Weathershield 5.19 4.44 5.85 5.26 4.88 5.57 5.39 4.61 5.04 5.04 5.77
InLine 4.42 3.80 4.67 5.00 5.00 4.00 4.78 3.00 4.50 3.50 5.00
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WINDOWS: FIBERGLASSImportance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.49 6.52 6.45 6.31 6.76 5.92 6.52 6.69 6.64 6.40 6.38
Warranty 6.35 6.24 6.23 6.46 6.59 5.85 6.38 6.54 6.38 6.35 6.29
Availability of product through your
dealer6.11 6.24 5.74 6.31 6.24 5.85 6.11 6.23 5.95 6.28 6.05
Ease of installation 5.99 5.97 6.00 5.85 6.24 5.38 6.06 6.12 6.36 5.74 5.81
Product price 5.99 6.07 5.94 5.88 6.12 5.54 6.05 6.08 5.95 5.88 6.29
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.71 5.69 5.48 5.73 6.12 5.69 5.58 6.04 5.90 5.67 5.43
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer5.35 5.31 5.19 5.54 5.41 5.46 5.22 5.62 5.38 5.49 5.00
Green/sustainable features 4.82 4.97 4.52 4.92 4.94 4.23 4.80 5.15 4.67 4.84 5.05
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WINDOWS: VINYLBrand Familiarity*
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
JELD-WEN 85.6% 80.0% 83.3% 83.3% 100.0% 76.5% 89.0% 78.6% 91.2% 75.6% 96.0%
CertainTeed 51.0% 55.0% 50.0% 50.0% 50.0% 35.3% 58.9% 28.6% 50.0% 48.9% 56.0%
Silver Line (an Andersen Company) 43.3% 55.0% 50.0% 54.2% 0.0% 23.5% 52.1% 21.4% 41.2% 46.7% 40.0%
Crestline 42.3% 35.0% 35.7% 70.8% 27.8% 47.1% 45.2% 21.4% 47.1% 37.8% 44.0%
Milgard 41.3% 10.0% 40.5% 29.2% 94.4% 35.3% 43.8% 35.7% 29.4% 40.0% 60.0%
Ply Gem Windows 40.4% 10.0% 64.3% 29.2% 33.3% 29.4% 41.1% 50.0% 26.5% 44.4% 52.0%
Alcoa 37.5% 35.0% 47.6% 20.8% 38.9% 41.2% 37.0% 35.7% 41.2% 28.9% 48.0%
ThermaStar by Pella 36.5% 40.0% 33.3% 29.2% 50.0% 23.5% 41.1% 28.6% 38.2% 33.3% 40.0%
Hurd Windows and Doors 35.6% 30.0% 33.3% 37.5% 44.4% 29.4% 39.7% 21.4% 38.2% 33.3% 36.0%
Atrium 33.7% 10.0% 47.6% 20.8% 44.4% 0.0% 43.8% 21.4% 26.5% 35.6% 40.0%
Simonton 29.8% 30.0% 35.7% 37.5% 5.6% 29.4% 30.1% 28.6% 23.5% 37.8% 24.0%
Weather Shield/Visions 2000 29.8% 25.0% 28.6% 37.5% 27.8% 29.4% 31.5% 21.4% 23.5% 33.3% 32.0%
Cascade Windows 25.0% 20.0% 11.9% 37.5% 44.4% 29.4% 27.4% 7.1% 26.5% 28.9% 16.0%
Alside 24.0% 25.0% 23.8% 29.2% 16.7% 17.6% 26.0% 21.4% 20.6% 28.9% 20.0%
BetterBilt 24.0% 30.0% 33.3% 16.7% 5.6% 17.6% 26.0% 21.4% 26.5% 28.9% 12.0%
MI Windows and Doors 20.2% 10.0% 28.6% 20.8% 11.1% 5.9% 26.0% 7.1% 8.8% 20.0% 36.0%
CWD Windows and Doors
by Ply Gem14.4% 10.0% 14.3% 12.5% 22.2% 11.8% 13.7% 21.4% 14.7% 13.3% 16.0%
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WINDOWS: VINYLBrand Familiarity (Cont’d)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Great Lakes Windows by Ply Gem 14.4% 15.0% 9.5% 20.8% 16.7% 5.9% 17.8% 7.1% 14.7% 13.3% 16.0%
Capitol 13.5% 15.0% 19.0% 12.5% 0.0% 0.0% 16.4% 14.3% 8.8% 15.6% 16.0%
Reynolds 9.6% 10.0% 11.9% 4.2% 11.1% 5.9% 11.0% 7.1% 5.9% 6.7% 20.0%
Alliance Window Systems 7.7% 5.0% 7.1% 12.5% 5.6% 5.9% 6.8% 14.3% 2.9% 6.7% 16.0%
PGT WinGuard 7.7% 5.0% 16.7% 0.0% 0.0% 5.9% 6.8% 14.3% 5.9% 4.4% 16.0%
Royal Group 7.7% 15.0% 9.5% 4.2% 0.0% 5.9% 9.6% 0.0% 8.8% 6.7% 8.0%
YKK AP 6.7% 5.0% 11.9% 4.2% 0.0% 0.0% 8.2% 7.1% 5.9% 8.9% 4.0%
Pollard Windows Inc. 2.9% 5.0% 2.4% 0.0% 5.6% 0.0% 4.1% 0.0% 2.9% 0.0% 8.0%
Superseal 1.9% 10.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.7% 0.0% 2.9% 0.0% 4.0%
None of these 1.9% 5.0% 0.0% 4.2% 0.0% 0.0% 1.4% 7.1% 2.9% 2.2% 0.0%
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WINDOWS: VINYLBrand Used in the Past 2 Years
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
JELD-WEN 44.2% 50.0% 33.3% 50.0% 55.6% 47.1% 39.7% 64.3% 50.0% 40.0% 44.0%
Silver Line (an Andersen Company) 20.2% 25.0% 16.7% 37.5% 0.0% 17.6% 23.3% 7.1% 14.7% 22.2% 24.0%
Ply Gem Windows 15.4% 0.0% 21.4% 12.5% 22.2% 23.5% 12.3% 21.4% 11.8% 13.3% 24.0%
CertainTeed 14.4% 30.0% 4.8% 20.8% 11.1% 0.0% 20.5% 0.0% 23.5% 11.1% 8.0%
ThermaStar by Pella 14.4% 30.0% 7.1% 16.7% 11.1% 11.8% 17.8% 0.0% 23.5% 13.3% 4.0%
Milgard 13.5% 5.0% 2.4% 4.2% 61.1% 11.8% 12.3% 21.4% 8.8% 13.3% 20.0%
Simonton 9.6% 15.0% 7.1% 12.5% 5.6% 11.8% 8.2% 14.3% 2.9% 20.0% 0.0%
Atrium 7.7% 0.0% 14.3% 4.2% 5.6% 0.0% 9.6% 7.1% 5.9% 8.9% 8.0%
Crestline 7.7% 0.0% 7.1% 20.8% 0.0% 11.8% 6.8% 7.1% 8.8% 8.9% 4.0%
MI Windows and Doors 7.7% 0.0% 11.9% 12.5% 0.0% 5.9% 8.2% 7.1% 2.9% 6.7% 16.0%
Alside 5.8% 10.0% 2.4% 8.3% 5.6% 11.8% 4.1% 7.1% 2.9% 6.7% 8.0%
Weather Shield/Visions 2000 4.8% 5.0% 4.8% 4.2% 5.6% 0.0% 6.8% 0.0% 0.0% 6.7% 8.0%
Alcoa 3.8% 10.0% 4.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.5% 0.0% 5.9% 2.2% 4.0%
Alliance Window Systems 3.8% 0.0% 4.8% 8.3% 0.0% 5.9% 1.4% 14.3% 2.9% 4.4% 4.0%
PGT WinGuard 3.8% 0.0% 9.5% 0.0% 0.0% 5.9% 2.7% 7.1% 2.9% 2.2% 8.0%
Cascade Windows 1.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 11.1% 5.9% 1.4% 0.0% 5.9% 0.0% 0.0%
CWD Windows and Doors by Ply Gem 1.9% 5.0% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.7% 0.0% 2.9% 2.2% 0.0%
YKK AP 1.9% 0.0% 4.8% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.4% 7.1% 0.0% 4.4% 0.0%
BetterBilt 1.0% 0.0% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.4% 0.0% 0.0% 2.2% 0.0%
Reynolds 1.0% 0.0% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.1% 0.0% 2.2% 0.0%
Royal Group 1.0% 0.0% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0% 5.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.0%
None of these 12.5% 15.0% 19.0% 4.2% 5.6% 11.8% 12.3% 14.3% 17.6% 6.7% 16.0%
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WINDOWS: VINYLBrand Used the Most
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
JELD-WEN 22.1% 35.0% 19.0% 12.5% 27.8% 29.4% 19.2% 28.6% 26.5% 22.2% 16.0%
Milgard 8.7% 5.0% 0.0% 4.2% 38.9% 11.8% 6.8% 14.3% 8.8% 6.7% 12.0%
Silver Line (an Andersen Company) 8.7% 15.0% 4.8% 16.7% 0.0% 0.0% 11.0% 7.1% 5.9% 8.9% 12.0%
CertainTeed 6.7% 10.0% 2.4% 12.5% 5.6% 0.0% 9.6% 0.0% 11.8% 6.7% 0.0%
MI Windows and Doors 6.7% 0.0% 11.9% 8.3% 0.0% 0.0% 8.2% 7.1% 2.9% 4.4% 16.0%
Ply Gem Windows 6.7% 0.0% 9.5% 4.2% 11.1% 11.8% 5.5% 7.1% 2.9% 6.7% 12.0%
Alside 4.8% 5.0% 2.4% 8.3% 5.6% 11.8% 2.7% 7.1% 0.0% 6.7% 8.0%
ThermaStar by Pella 4.8% 15.0% 2.4% 4.2% 0.0% 0.0% 6.8% 0.0% 11.8% 2.2% 0.0%
Simonton 3.8% 0.0% 4.8% 8.3% 0.0% 0.0% 5.5% 0.0% 2.9% 6.7% 0.0%
Weather Shield/Visions 2000 2.9% 0.0% 4.8% 4.2% 0.0% 0.0% 4.1% 0.0% 0.0% 4.4% 4.0%
Atrium 1.9% 0.0% 2.4% 4.2% 0.0% 0.0% 1.4% 7.1% 2.9% 2.2% 0.0%
Crestline 1.9% 0.0% 2.4% 4.2% 0.0% 0.0% 2.7% 0.0% 2.9% 2.2% 0.0%
Alliance Window Systems 1.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.2% 0.0% 5.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.2% 0.0%
BetterBilt 1.0% 0.0% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.4% 0.0% 0.0% 2.2% 0.0%
Cascade Windows 1.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.6% 5.9% 0.0% 0.0% 2.9% 0.0% 0.0%
CWD Windows and Doors
by Ply Gem1.0% 0.0% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.4% 0.0% 0.0% 2.2% 0.0%
PGT WinGuard 1.0% 0.0% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0% 5.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.0%
Reynolds 1.0% 0.0% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 7.1% 0.0% 2.2% 0.0%
YKK AP 1.0% 0.0% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.4% 0.0% 0.0% 2.2% 0.0%
None of these 13.5% 15.0% 21.4% 4.2% 5.6% 17.6% 12.3% 14.3% 17.6% 8.9% 16.0%
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WINDOWS: VINYLQuality Ratings*
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
YKK AP 6.00 4.00 6.40 6.00 0.00 0.00 5.83 7.00 6.00 6.50 4.00
ThermaStar by Pella 5.58 5.88 5.29 5.80 5.67 5.00 5.64 5.75 5.67 5.71 5.30
Weather Shield/Visions 2000 5.41 5.80 5.67 4.86 5.20 5.00 5.43 6.00 5.57 5.86 4.50
PGT WinGuard 5.38 4.00 5.57 0.00 0.00 7.00 4.80 6.00 5.00 5.50 5.50
JELD-WEN 5.33 5.69 5.46 4.47 5.67 5.31 5.27 5.73 5.26 5.39 5.33
Simonton 5.30 4.67 5.53 5.25 6.00 4.00 5.52 5.75 5.62 5.44 4.50
Atrium 5.15 5.50 5.20 5.00 5.00 0.00 5.10 6.00 4.78 5.53 4.89
Hurd Windows and Doors 5.14 5.17 5.50 4.25 5.38 5.80 4.96 5.67 4.92 5.21 5.33
Alliance Window Systems 5.12 4.00 5.33 5.33 5.00 6.00 4.40 6.50 6.00 6.00 4.25
CertainTeed 5.12 5.80 5.00 4.70 5.12 5.20 5.17 4.33 4.93 5.48 4.77
Milgard 5.07 4.50 4.53 4.83 5.81 4.67 5.06 5.75 4.60 5.65 4.71
Cascade Windows 5.05 5.00 5.20 4.83 5.12 5.75 4.94 4.00 5.00 5.08 5.00
Great Lakes Windows by Ply Gem 5.00 4.67 5.50 4.75 5.00 7.00 4.83 0.00 4.20 5.60 5.33
Alcoa 4.95 5.83 4.60 5.50 4.86 5.00 5.15 3.80 5.33 5.31 4.17
MI Windows and Doors 4.90 4.00 5.08 5.00 4.50 5.00 4.83 6.00 4.33 4.38 5.56
Reynolds 4.89 4.00 5.20 4.00 5.00 0.00 4.62 7.00 4.00 5.33 4.80
* Brands continued on the next slide
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WINDOWS: VINYLQuality Ratings (Cont’d)
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Silver Line (an Andersen Company) 4.87 5.09 4.67 5.00 0.00 5.50 4.76 5.33 4.86 4.95 4.70
Alside 4.83 5.40 4.30 5.17 5.00 6.00 4.78 4.00 4.57 5.08 4.60
CWD Windows and Doors by Ply Gem 4.71 4.50 5.00 4.67 4.33 6.00 4.60 4.00 4.00 5.17 5.00
Ply Gem Windows 4.65 4.00 4.70 4.33 5.00 5.00 4.66 4.33 4.62 4.80 4.42
Royal Group 4.62 4.33 5.00 4.00 0.00 5.00 4.57 0.00 4.67 4.67 4.50
BetterBilt 4.58 4.20 4.36 5.50 6.00 5.00 4.63 4.00 4.50 4.69 4.33
Crestline 4.49 5.00 4.67 4.20 4.20 5.00 4.32 5.00 4.50 4.62 4.27
Pollard Windows Inc. 4.00 4.00 2.00 0.00 6.00 0.00 4.00 0.00 2.00 0.00 5.00
Capitol 3.85 3.67 3.75 4.50 0.00 0.00 4.00 3.00 4.00 3.71 4.00
Superseal 3.50 3.50 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3.50 0.00 3.00 0.00 4.00
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WINDOWS: VINYLImportance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.47 6.30 6.60 6.46 6.39 6.88 6.38 6.43 6.68 6.40 6.32
Availability of product through your
dealer6.14 6.00 6.31 6.17 5.89 6.35 6.10 6.14 6.21 6.27 5.84
Warranty 6.12 6.00 6.24 6.29 5.72 6.59 5.96 6.36 6.15 6.20 5.92
Product price 6.02 5.70 6.19 6.21 5.72 6.24 6.03 5.71 6.06 6.04 5.92
Ease of installation 5.69 5.60 5.60 6.12 5.44 6.47 5.58 5.36 5.88 5.62 5.56
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.49 5.80 5.43 5.50 5.28 5.76 5.38 5.71 5.82 5.49 5.04
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer5.18 5.35 5.29 5.25 4.67 5.47 5.10 5.29 5.35 5.27 4.80
Green/sustainable features 4.47 5.20 4.19 4.79 3.89 4.76 4.42 4.36 4.38 4.33 4.84
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WINDOWS: WOOD & CLAD -WOODBrand Familiarity
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Andersen 92.5% 95.7% 90.6% 96.6% 86.4% 100.0% 86.8% 97.1% 95.2% 92.2% 84.6%
Pella 88.7% 91.3% 90.6% 89.7% 81.8% 94.7% 84.9% 91.2% 85.7% 90.2% 92.3%
JELD-WEN 86.8% 87.0% 87.5% 89.7% 81.8% 89.5% 84.9% 88.2% 81.0% 90.2% 92.3%
Marvin 84.9% 91.3% 81.2% 89.7% 77.3% 84.2% 81.1% 91.2% 88.1% 80.4% 92.3%
Weathershield 62.3% 69.6% 68.8% 62.1% 45.5% 73.7% 56.6% 64.7% 66.7% 56.9% 69.2%
Peachtree 56.6% 69.6% 59.4% 55.2% 40.9% 57.9% 54.7% 58.8% 59.5% 56.9% 46.2%
Kolbe & Kolbe 54.7% 65.2% 53.1% 58.6% 40.9% 52.6% 50.9% 61.8% 57.1% 52.9% 53.8%
Hurd Windows and Doors 53.8% 60.9% 56.2% 51.7% 45.5% 42.1% 50.9% 64.7% 61.9% 45.1% 61.5%
Crestline 50.9% 52.2% 43.8% 72.4% 31.8% 47.4% 52.8% 50.0% 47.6% 52.9% 53.8%
Eagle 43.4% 52.2% 34.4% 51.7% 36.4% 36.8% 39.6% 52.9% 47.6% 41.2% 38.5%
Milgard 38.7% 21.7% 37.5% 24.1% 77.3% 31.6% 35.8% 47.1% 21.4% 47.1% 61.5%
Ply Gem Windows 38.7% 52.2% 46.9% 27.6% 27.3% 42.1% 34.0% 44.1% 38.1% 37.3% 46.2%
Windsor Windows and Doors 32.1% 30.4% 31.2% 37.9% 27.3% 31.6% 22.6% 47.1% 33.3% 29.4% 38.5%
Sierra-Pacific 24.5% 21.7% 18.8% 20.7% 40.9% 21.1% 15.1% 41.2% 9.5% 33.3% 38.5%
Thermal Gard 21.7% 30.4% 12.5% 24.1% 22.7% 21.1% 17.0% 29.4% 19.0% 21.6% 30.8%
Lincoln 20.8% 26.1% 25.0% 17.2% 13.6% 10.5% 11.3% 41.2% 21.4% 21.6% 15.4%
Bilt Best 17.9% 21.7% 12.5% 27.6% 9.1% 26.3% 11.3% 23.5% 11.9% 21.6% 23.1%
Vetter 15.1% 21.7% 12.5% 20.7% 4.5% 5.3% 11.3% 26.5% 11.9% 17.6% 15.4%
Loewen 13.2% 13.0% 9.4% 17.2% 13.6% 5.3% 5.7% 29.4% 11.9% 9.8% 30.8%
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407
WINDOWS: WOOD & CLAD -WOODBrand Used in the Past 2 Years
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Andersen 50.9% 78.3% 40.6% 51.7% 36.4% 57.9% 58.5% 35.3% 57.1% 49.0% 38.5%
JELD-WEN 40.6% 34.8% 40.6% 41.4% 45.5% 52.6% 39.6% 35.3% 33.3% 49.0% 30.8%
Pella 34.0% 39.1% 40.6% 31.0% 22.7% 36.8% 39.6% 23.5% 35.7% 37.3% 15.4%
Marvin 28.3% 43.5% 15.6% 37.9% 18.2% 36.8% 22.6% 32.4% 28.6% 31.4% 15.4%
Weathershield 13.2% 17.4% 21.9% 3.4% 9.1% 15.8% 7.5% 20.6% 11.9% 15.7% 7.7%
Kolbe & Kolbe 10.4% 17.4% 6.2% 13.8% 4.5% 21.1% 3.8% 14.7% 9.5% 9.8% 15.4%
Milgard 9.4% 8.7% 3.1% 6.9% 22.7% 15.8% 9.4% 5.9% 4.8% 13.7% 7.7%
Ply Gem Windows 8.5% 8.7% 6.2% 6.9% 13.6% 15.8% 7.5% 5.9% 2.4% 9.8% 23.1%
Crestline 7.5% 4.3% 3.1% 20.7% 0.0% 21.1% 7.5% 0.0% 0.0% 11.8% 15.4%
Peachtree 7.5% 13.0% 6.2% 6.9% 4.5% 15.8% 5.7% 5.9% 9.5% 7.8% 0.0%
Sierra-Pacific 6.6% 8.7% 3.1% 0.0% 18.2% 10.5% 3.8% 8.8% 2.4% 9.8% 7.7%
Eagle 5.7% 13.0% 3.1% 0.0% 9.1% 10.5% 1.9% 8.8% 2.4% 9.8% 0.0%
Lincoln 3.8% 8.7% 6.2% 0.0% 0.0% 5.3% 0.0% 8.8% 4.8% 3.9% 0.0%
Windsor Windows and Doors 3.8% 8.7% 3.1% 0.0% 4.5% 10.5% 1.9% 2.9% 4.8% 3.9% 0.0%
Thermal Gard 1.9% 4.3% 0.0% 0.0% 4.5% 5.3% 1.9% 0.0% 0.0% 3.9% 0.0%
Bilt Best 0.9% 4.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.0% 0.0%
Hurd Windows and Doors 0.9% 4.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.0% 0.0%
Loewen 0.9% 4.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.0% 0.0%
Vetter 0.9% 4.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.3% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.0% 0.0%
None of these 4.7% 4.3% 3.1% 0.0% 13.6% 5.3% 3.8% 5.9% 2.4% 7.8% 0.0%
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408
WINDOWS: WOOD & CLAD -WOODBrand Used the Most
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Andersen 33.0% 52.2% 25.0% 37.9% 18.2% 31.6% 39.6% 23.5% 38.1% 31.4% 23.1%
JELD-WEN 17.0% 4.3% 21.9% 17.2% 22.7% 21.1% 13.2% 20.6% 14.3% 17.6% 23.1%
Marvin 15.1% 17.4% 12.5% 20.7% 9.1% 10.5% 13.2% 20.6% 11.9% 17.6% 15.4%
Pella 11.3% 17.4% 12.5% 10.3% 4.5% 15.8% 9.4% 11.8% 19.0% 7.8% 0.0%
Sierra-Pacific 3.8% 0.0% 3.1% 0.0% 13.6% 0.0% 1.9% 8.8% 2.4% 3.9% 7.7%
Milgard 2.8% 0.0% 0.0% 3.4% 9.1% 0.0% 5.7% 0.0% 0.0% 5.9% 0.0%
Weathershield 2.8% 0.0% 9.4% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 5.7% 0.0% 2.4% 2.0% 7.7%
Crestline 1.9% 0.0% 3.1% 3.4% 0.0% 0.0% 3.8% 0.0% 0.0% 2.0% 7.7%
Kolbe & Kolbe 1.9% 0.0% 0.0% 6.9% 0.0% 5.3% 1.9% 0.0% 2.4% 2.0% 0.0%
Ply Gem Windows 1.9% 0.0% 3.1% 0.0% 4.5% 5.3% 0.0% 2.9% 0.0% 2.0% 7.7%
Lincoln 0.9% 0.0% 3.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.9% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0%
Peachtree 0.9% 0.0% 3.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.9% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0%
Windsor Windows and Doors 0.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.5% 0.0% 1.9% 0.0% 2.4% 0.0% 0.0%
None of these 5.7% 8.7% 3.1% 0.0% 13.6% 10.5% 3.8% 5.9% 2.4% 7.8% 7.7%
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409
WINDOWS: WOOD & CLAD -WOODQuality Ratings
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Marvin 5.79 5.76 5.77 5.88 5.71 5.56 5.74 5.97 6.08 5.51 5.83
Andersen 5.63 5.55 5.66 5.71 5.58 5.95 5.89 5.09 5.75 5.66 5.09
Pella 5.31 5.05 5.62 4.88 5.76 5.50 5.51 4.90 5.58 5.20 4.91
Kolbe & Kolbe 5.31 5.53 5.41 5.06 5.22 5.50 5.52 4.95 5.54 5.30 4.57
Weathershield 4.95 4.75 5.36 4.78 4.70 4.86 5.17 4.73 5.21 4.83 4.56
JELD-WEN 4.91 4.90 5.32 4.56 4.78 5.29 4.98 4.60 5.27 4.83 4.25
Peachtree 4.80 4.81 4.74 4.94 4.67 5.73 5.07 3.90 4.80 4.90 4.33
Hurd Windows and Doors 4.74 4.64 4.83 4.73 4.70 5.25 4.96 4.27 5.00 4.35 5.00
Eagle 4.71 4.33 5.18 4.64 4.75 4.43 5.00 4.50 5.11 4.33 4.80
Milgard 4.63 3.80 4.17 4.57 5.24 4.50 5.05 4.19 4.56 4.71 4.50
Windsor Windows and Doors 4.61 4.43 4.80 4.30 5.00 5.00 4.82 4.31 5.08 4.40 4.00
Sierra-Pacific 4.58 3.40 4.33 4.17 5.67 4.00 5.25 4.36 5.50 4.59 3.80
Ply Gem Windows 4.41 4.17 4.53 4.00 5.17 4.25 4.56 4.33 5.00 4.00 4.17
Lincoln 4.41 4.50 4.75 3.40 5.00 3.50 5.17 4.21 4.89 4.45 2.00
Crestline 4.38 4.92 4.77 3.81 4.43 5.11 4.54 3.69 4.79 4.15 4.14
Loewen 4.29 3.67 4.00 4.20 5.33 4.00 4.33 4.30 5.00 3.80 4.00
Thermal Gard 4.05 4.29 2.67 3.86 4.80 5.25 4.22 3.33 3.86 4.27 3.75
Bilt Best 3.94 4.25 5.00 3.38 3.50 4.25 3.67 4.00 5.00 4.10 1.67
Vetter 3.81 3.80 4.00 3.50 5.00 4.00 4.33 3.44 4.20 3.89 2.50
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410
WINDOWS: WOOD & CLAD -WOODImportance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.57 6.87 6.78 6.17 6.45 6.74 6.57 6.47 6.64 6.63 6.08
Warranty 6.47 6.52 6.69 6.31 6.32 6.37 6.45 6.56 6.55 6.47 6.23
Availability of product through your
dealer6.14 6.30 6.19 6.10 5.95 6.00 6.30 5.97 6.19 6.22 5.69
Ease of installation 6.10 6.65 6.47 5.62 5.64 6.21 6.21 5.88 6.21 6.16 5.54
Product price 6.09 6.35 6.31 5.86 5.82 6.16 6.17 5.94 6.00 6.24 5.85
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation6.01 6.22 6.16 5.93 5.68 6.16 6.04 5.88 6.00 6.06 5.85
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer5.74 6.17 5.72 5.59 5.50 6.21 5.60 5.68 5.71 5.90 5.15
Green/sustainable features 5.13 5.57 5.00 5.00 5.05 5.58 4.92 5.21 5.10 5.10 5.38
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411
WINDOWS: SKYLIGHT/ROOFBrand Familiarity
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Velux 84.0% 95.2% 85.7% 79.4% 78.3% 100.0% 80.6% 87.5% 89.6% 79.1% 80.0%
Andersen 77.4% 81.0% 78.6% 79.4% 69.6% 71.4% 77.6% 78.1% 83.3% 72.1% 73.3%
Solatube 61.3% 52.4% 60.7% 61.8% 69.6% 71.4% 58.2% 65.6% 64.6% 51.2% 80.0%
Weathershield 39.6% 38.1% 39.3% 44.1% 34.8% 42.9% 35.8% 46.9% 39.6% 34.9% 53.3%
Sun Tunnel 31.1% 28.6% 39.3% 26.5% 30.4% 42.9% 23.9% 43.8% 39.6% 16.3% 46.7%
Alcoa 27.4% 23.8% 32.1% 26.5% 26.1% 28.6% 28.4% 25.0% 22.9% 25.6% 46.7%
Wasco 27.4% 28.6% 28.6% 29.4% 21.7% 42.9% 25.4% 28.1% 31.2% 25.6% 20.0%
Sun-Tek Mfg 11.3% 0.0% 14.3% 17.6% 8.7% 14.3% 13.4% 6.2% 10.4% 4.7% 33.3%
ODL 9.4% 4.8% 14.3% 11.8% 4.3% 0.0% 10.4% 9.4% 8.3% 7.0% 20.0%
U.S. Sunlight Corp. 8.5% 4.8% 10.7% 5.9% 13.0% 0.0% 6.0% 15.6% 10.4% 7.0% 6.7%
None of these 1.9% 0.0% 0.0% 2.9% 4.3% 0.0% 1.5% 3.1% 2.1% 2.3% 0.0%
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412
WINDOWS: SKYLIGHT/ROOFBrand Used in the Past 2 Years
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Velux 66.0% 76.2% 67.9% 67.6% 52.2% 57.1% 62.7% 75.0% 72.9% 67.4% 40.0%
Andersen 28.3% 42.9% 14.3% 35.3% 21.7% 28.6% 29.9% 25.0% 33.3% 27.9% 13.3%
Solatube 17.9% 0.0% 25.0% 20.6% 21.7% 0.0% 20.9% 15.6% 12.5% 16.3% 40.0%
Sun Tunnel 7.5% 4.8% 7.1% 11.8% 4.3% 14.3% 7.5% 6.2% 0.0% 7.0% 33.3%
Weathershield 7.5% 4.8% 10.7% 11.8% 0.0% 0.0% 10.4% 3.1% 4.2% 7.0% 20.0%
Alcoa 2.8% 0.0% 7.1% 0.0% 4.3% 0.0% 4.5% 0.0% 0.0% 4.7% 6.7%
ODL 2.8% 4.8% 7.1% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 3.0% 3.1% 2.1% 4.7% 0.0%
Sun-Tek Mfg 0.9% 0.0% 0.0% 2.9% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 6.7%
U.S. Sunlight Corp. 0.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.3% 0.0% 0.0% 3.1% 2.1% 0.0% 0.0%
None of these 6.6% 9.5% 7.1% 5.9% 4.3% 0.0% 7.5% 6.2% 8.3% 7.0% 0.0%
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413
WINDOWS: SKYLIGHT/ROOFBrand Used the Most
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Velux 61.3% 71.4% 64.3% 61.8% 47.8% 57.1% 59.7% 65.6% 64.6% 67.4% 33.3%
Andersen 18.9% 19.0% 10.7% 23.5% 21.7% 28.6% 20.9% 12.5% 18.8% 20.9% 13.3%
Solatube 6.6% 0.0% 7.1% 5.9% 13.0% 0.0% 7.5% 6.2% 6.2% 2.3% 20.0%
Alcoa 1.9% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0% 4.3% 0.0% 3.0% 0.0% 0.0% 2.3% 6.7%
Sun Tunnel 1.9% 0.0% 0.0% 2.9% 4.3% 14.3% 0.0% 3.1% 0.0% 0.0% 13.3%
U.S. Sunlight Corp. 0.9% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 4.3% 0.0% 0.0% 3.1% 2.1% 0.0% 0.0%
Weathershield 0.9% 0.0% 3.6% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 1.5% 0.0% 0.0% 0.0% 6.7%
None of these 7.5% 9.5% 10.7% 5.9% 4.3% 0.0% 7.5% 9.4% 8.3% 7.0% 6.7%
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414
WINDOWS: SKYLIGHT/ROOFQuality Ratings
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Velux 6.33 6.30 6.42 6.33 6.22 6.00 6.39 6.29 6.37 6.38 6.00
Andersen 5.83 5.41 6.05 5.85 5.94 5.40 6.00 5.56 5.78 5.97 5.64
Weathershield 5.56 5.88 6.00 5.36 5.00 4.33 5.78 5.47 5.50 5.40 6.00
U.S. Sunlight Corp. 5.38 7.00 5.00 5.00 5.33 0.00 6.33 4.80 5.00 6.00 5.00
Solatube 5.30 4.91 5.41 5.15 5.62 5.00 5.39 5.19 5.20 5.50 5.17
ODL 5.11 6.00 5.25 5.00 4.00 0.00 5.50 4.33 5.00 5.33 5.00
Alcoa 5.07 5.00 5.33 5.12 4.67 5.00 5.44 4.25 5.10 5.27 4.71
Wasco 5.07 4.83 5.25 4.78 5.60 4.67 5.12 5.11 4.93 5.18 5.33
Sun Tunnel 4.75 4.50 4.64 5.25 4.57 5.33 4.80 4.57 4.61 4.86 5.00
Sun-Tek Mfg 4.45 0.00 4.50 4.60 4.00 5.00 4.75 3.00 3.75 4.50 5.00
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415
WINDOWS: SKYLIGHT/ROOFImportance of Factors Influencing Brand Selection
REGION AVERAGE SALE PRICE UNITS BUILT
Total Northeast South Midwest West
Under
$150K
$150K-
$499K $500K+
Less
than 5 5 to 49 50+
Product performance 6.53 6.33 6.68 6.41 6.70 6.43 6.48 6.66 6.54 6.58 6.33
Warranty 6.23 5.95 6.43 6.00 6.57 5.71 6.27 6.25 6.21 6.19 6.40
Ease of installation 6.08 5.95 6.07 6.26 5.96 6.29 6.10 6.00 6.12 6.12 5.87
Availability of product through your
dealer6.00 5.76 6.25 6.09 5.78 6.14 6.01 5.94 6.17 6.05 5.33
Product price 5.79 5.57 6.07 5.88 5.52 6.00 5.73 5.88 5.92 5.70 5.67
Strength of manufacturer's
brand/reputation5.58 5.57 5.89 5.47 5.35 4.86 5.55 5.78 5.58 5.67 5.27
Strong relationship with the
manufacturer/dealer5.14 5.10 5.54 5.18 4.65 4.71 5.01 5.50 5.12 5.21 5.00
Green/sustainable features 4.75 4.10 5.00 4.82 4.96 4.71 4.63 5.03 4.77 4.67 4.93