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Remarkable homes shaped by thoughtful design, built with timeless craftsmanship, and created to last for generations.
Material Selection Is a Quality Decision
Most of what determines a home’s quality is decided in the specifications, not at the job site. Framing lumber grade, sheathing thickness, fastener selection, insulation type, mechanical equipment brand, finish hardware — every one of these is a quality decision. We document every specification in writing and source every material from suppliers we have worked with for years.
Substitution Policy
We do not substitute materials without your written approval. If a specified item is back-ordered, discontinued, or proves unavailable, we present alternatives with photos, samples when relevant, and any cost or schedule implications and you decide. This is not standard industry practice. It is standard Forest Heart practice.
Sustainability and Sourcing
Where possible we specify FSC-certified lumber, low-VOC finishes, and locally sourced materials. We work with reclaimed wood specialists on projects where the architecture calls for it. Sustainability is integrated into our standard build practice, not reserved for our certified-green projects.
| CATEGORY | BRAND PARTNERS |
|---|---|
| Cabinetry hardware | Blum Hettich Häfele |
| Plumbing fixtures | House of Rohl Kohler Brizo Waterworks |
| Appliances | Sub-Zero Wolf Miele Thermador Gaggenau |
| Lighting | Visual Comfort Hudson Valley Hubbardton Forge Circa Lighting |
| Tile and stone | Ann Sacks Walker Zanger Artistic Tile Materials Marketing |
| Windows and doors | Marvin Pella Reserve Andersen E-Series Loewen |
| HVAC equipment | Carrier Trane Mitsubishi Electric (high-efficiency variable-capacity systems) |
| Smart home control | Control4 Crestron Savant Lutron |
| Flooring | Carlisle Stuga Hallmark Wide plank specialty mills |