The Mid-Cape Blog

Boise Cascade, distributor of quality building materials and manufacturer of engineered wood, is a company defined by strength, of product and of relationships. For over 6 decades, consistently high-quality product offerings have been driven, and supported, by...

Burdened with heavy white cabinetry and a peninsula that seemed more like a roadblock than a functional space, this kitchen was stuck in the past. Hanging cabinets blocked both light and the surrounding natural views...and let’s not forget the plaid laminate flooring...

Introducing TimberBatt by TimberHP, our newest stock insulation product at Mid-Cape Home Centers. TimberBatt is a wood fiber insulation that combines sustainability, ease of installation, industry-leading sound dampening, resistance to mold and mildew, and Class A...

GAF Timberline HDZ® is more than a beautiful, top-selling, High Definition® architectural roofing shingle. It’s an entire system of protective layers that, when combined with GAF roofing shingles, keep a residence safe from harsh weather for years to come. GAF roofing...

In the wake of recent updates going to effect, Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code compliance concerns are taking center stage for building and remodeling professionals, architects and designers. Mid-Cape Home Centers is working to find simple solutions for our...

Can you imagine controlling your home's airflow, light, and view with the touch of a button, all in one place? Well, you no longer need to, it exists! It's true that anything is possible and Marvin is proving that idea correct through the unveiling of their all-new...

Calling all building professionals! With spring already here and summer just around the corner, Mid-Cape is announcing our Decking Days promotion for the 2024 Spring Season. Installing decking and railing by TimberTech or Trex this year? Take advantage of this limited...

The latest Massachusetts Stretch Energy Code has officially gone into effect in most state municipalities. This third major update since the original 2009 Stretch Energy Code now mandates a Home Energy Rating System (HERS) rating of 52 or below. It’s estimated to...

You've heard of composite decking, composite trim and other composite building products. But have you heard of composite siding shingles? Beach House Shake shingles are innovative, long-lasting, and will revolutionize the way you think about siding.What is a composite...

Press Release: 1/24/2023 QUEBEC CITY, QC – Tando® Composites announces Mid-Cape Home Centers, a Division of US LBM, as a flagship dealer in Massachusetts for Beach House Shake®, the authentic composite shingle. The largest building materials dealer covering Cape Cod...

Featuring Answers from Charlie Coombs of Boise Cascade Boise Cascade is a manufacturer of building materials that builders and contractors have trusted in for many years. From engineered wood products to panels, lumber and more, rest assured that you will be building...

Originally Published by LBM Journal October 25th, 2022 The Builders and Remodelers Association of Greater Boston hosted the Annual PRISM Awards last Thursday at the Museum of Science in Boston. PRISM Awards given to those in the industry who have displayed excellence...

Originally published in print by Falmouth Publishing. Looking to start your next home improvement or DIY project but have questions or don’t know where to begin? You don’t have to tackle it alone. Ask the experts in building materials at Mid-Cape Home Centers, with...

Press Release: August 1st, 2022 Mid-Cape Home Centers has continued its mission to raise funds to support mental health awareness, to date raising more than $38,000 for first responder mental health. Each year, the company participates in the E.J. Jaxtimer Charter...

Introducing the latest innovation of Huber Engineered Woods subflooring panels: Advantech X-Factor. This exciting product is a new class of premium subflooring from a long-standing building materials manufacturer, one of the largest family-owned businesses in the...

Cable railings offer a closer view of nature with the same benefits as other railings. Wide open views granted by the cable barriers create an experience not provided by other railings, and let's not forget the design versatility. Cable railing is used in a variety of...

Press Release: 5/19/22   Mid-Cape Home Centers, a division of US LBM, is excited to announce the addition of two newly wrapped Trucks-for-a-Cause to their ever growing 'Fleet of Hope.’ Joining the ranks are a truck wrapped for Big Brothers Big Sisters and one for...

How can you build a healthy, happy home for your homeowner? It's nearly impossible to talk about VELUX skylights without mentioning luxury and innovative design. Their offerings come in many varieties, from commercial to residential, solar-powered to electric to...

Benjamin P. Obdyke, founder of the weatherization solutions company in 1868 and the guy with the 'stache, was the pioneer of the first-generation corrugated downspouts. The company has continued his legacy in pioneering innovation in moisture management and...

BUILD BETTER WITH ACRE™   Looking for a trim material with unmatched durability, customizable specs, natural beauty and sustainability? Introducing ACRE™ by Modern Mill, an American-made, sustainable product, with the appearance of real wood and benefits of PVC,...

Updated Indexes from 1/14/22 below. An Update from our Purchasing Manager, Will DeMaida (12/20/21) The further we go into this pandemic, the more it feels like you can break it into “phases” – these can be based on national/international events (Presidential election,...