When it comes to scrutinizing finances, you can count on banks to be thorough. This case is no exception. Architects for Washington's Westsound Bank specified warm, inviting cherry hardwood ceilings. Luckily, the contractor's construction superintendent recalled an ad for wood paneling that could deliver on both appearance and cost. That's when Contact Industries got the call.
Contact's tongue and groove veneer-wrapped paneling was ideal for the job. Not only did the architects achieve the atmosphere they desired, the builders benefited from the clear, consistent and easy-to-install 16-foot panel lengths. As for the bank president, there was only one thing to say about Contact's lower overall installed cost: approved.
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