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Save Energy and Stay Comfortable: Why Retrofit Windows Are a Smart Choice for Florida Homes
Keeping your home comfortable year-round is no small task in Central Florida. Our summers bring intense heat and humidity; even our...

RoMac Window Expert
Jun 10, 20252 min read


How to Retrofit Your Older Central Florida Home for Hurricane Season
If your Central Florida home was built before 2000, it likely wasn’t constructed with modern hurricane-resistant standards in mind. But...

RoMac Materials Expert
Jun 2, 20252 min read


RoMac Builder's Spotlight: BWC Construction
Vision to Reality: Behind the Scenes with BWC Construction When you step inside the former Butler Chevrolet building in downtown...

RoMac Media
May 28, 20253 min read


May 2025 Lumber & Commodity Report
By Don Magruder The RoMac Building Supply Wood Commodity Index (Index) for May 2025 decreased 6.4 percent to $407.71 per thousand as...

Don Magruder
May 19, 20252 min read


Expert Window Installation for New Construction: Behind the Scenes with Mico Customs & RoMac Building Supply
Expert Anderson Window Installation for a Custom Home Build When it comes to building a quality home, window installation is more than...

RoMac Window Expert
May 19, 20252 min read


May 2025 Whole House Commodity Report
By Don Magruder The RoMac Building Supply Whole House Commodity Index (Index) for May 2025 increased .8 percent to $52,765, which is the...

Don Magruder
May 15, 20253 min read


Celebrating Growth: RoMac Hosts Board Cutting Ceremony for New Truss Plant
RoMac Building Supply marked an exciting new chapter with the official Board Cutting Ceremony for our new RoMac Distribution Truss Plant....

RoMac Media
Apr 30, 20252 min read


The RoMac Story: 80 Years in Florida’s Building Industry
Every business has a story, but not every story goes 80 rounds. In this latest video feature, we step into the ring—not with gloves, but...

RoMac Media
Apr 25, 20253 min read


April 2025 Lumber & Commodity Report
By Don Magruder The RoMac Building Supply Wood Commodity Index (Index) for April 2025 decreased to $435.61 per thousand, or 9.3 percent...

Don Magruder
Apr 24, 20252 min read


Glulam vs. LVL: What’s the Difference and When Should You Use Each One?
A Follow-Up to Our Blog on LVLs vs. 2x12s for Headers We recently received a great comment on our website in response to our blog...

RoMac Lumber Expert
Apr 21, 20253 min read


April 2025 Whole Commodity Report
By Don Magruder In last month’s report, I cautioned, “There is little doubt these tariffs will be inflationary unless these new tariffs...

Don Magruder
Apr 14, 20253 min read


Enclosing Your Pergola or Outdoor Space: Building Materials That Make the Difference
Outdoor living spaces are one of the most enjoyable parts of a Florida home, but when the seasons change or weather rolls in, those...

RoMac Materials Expert
Apr 7, 20252 min read


Why Every Remodel Should Start with a Design Plan
Remodeling your home is an exciting opportunity to create a space that better fits your lifestyle, but without a plan in place, that...

RoMac Drafting Expert
Mar 31, 20252 min read


Is Your Home Losing Energy? How Upgrading Insulation Can Save You Money in The Villages
If you’ve noticed high energy bills, inconsistent indoor temperatures, or a hot garage or lanai , your home may be losing valuable energy...

RoMac Materials Expert
Mar 17, 20252 min read


March 2025 Lumber & Commodity Report
By Don Magruder The RoMac Building Supply Wood Commodity Index (Index) for March 2025 increased to $480.08 per thousand or 6.0 percent...

Don Magruder
Mar 17, 20253 min read


March 2025 Whole House Commodity Report
By Don Magruder The RoMac Building Supply Whole House Commodity Index (Index) for March 2025 increased 1.5 percent to $52,123 as the very...

Don Magruder
Mar 14, 20254 min read


Why Is Stucco Failing in Central Florida? A Better Solution for Orlando Homes.
Stucco failure in Florida causes cracks, water damage, and costly repairs. We found a better solution—Hardie Architectural Panel.

RoMac Materials Expert
Mar 10, 20253 min read


Choosing the Right Lumber for Florida’s Climate: What Builders Need to Know
Florida’s climate makes building materials tough. From relentless humidity and summer storms to extreme heat and termites, selecting the...

RoMac Lumber Expert
Mar 3, 20252 min read


Florida’s Cold Snap: Is Your Home Losing Heat? How Insulation Can Save You Money
Florida may be known for its sunshine, but when a cold front rolls in, many homeowners are surprised by how quickly their homes lose...

RoMac Materials Expert
Feb 24, 20252 min read


February 2025 Whole House Commodity Report
By Don Magruder The RoMac Building Supply Whole House Commodity Index (Index) for February 2025 increased 1.0 percent to $51,353 as mills...

Don Magruder
Feb 17, 20253 min read
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