Mud room

Back to School Remodeling Ideas

Now that the kids are back in school, you finally have time to do the things you really want – like completing a remodeling project or two. Plus, remodeling during fall gives you all of the benefits of a job well done and an area that can be enjoyed before the holidays arrive. Whether you want to make a big …

Simpson Strong-Tie Framed House Example

Simpson® Strong-Tie at McCray Lumber and Millwork

Make your next project the best it can be by using Simpson Strong-Tie’s line of connectors and fastening systems. Innovative and durable, materials by Simpson Strong-Tie stand the test of time, and give Kansas City homes and businesses properties that are better than ever before. McCray Lumber and Millwork has proudly partnered with Simpson Strong-Tie for years, stocking a number …

Metro Steel Windows and Doors

New Metro Steel® Windows and Doors Display at McCray Lumber Fairfax Location

McCray Lumber and Millwork believes in providing only the best building materials to Kansas City homeowners, since the best projects begin with the best products. Because of this, McCray proudly offers displays of industry-leading materials for customers to view in-person. The new display of Metro Steel windows and doors at the Fairfax location is the latest that local builders and …

Advantech Subflooring

Benefits of AdvanTech® Subfloor

Nothing can give secret midnight snacking habits away quite like floors that creak loudly under tip toes. Those same loud floors can be the annoyance that downstairs neighbors grow frustrated with each day in an apartment complex as the people upstairs simply walk from the bedroom to the front door. That is why homeowners and commercial builders are choosing AdvanTech …

Deck Visualizer

Visualize Your Deck Remodel Before You Buy

Whether your home’s deck has begun to rot, has a cracked board, or is too small for all of those summer BBQs you have planned, remodeling it is a big task. However, with the help of the deck visualizers from McCray Lumber and Millwork, you can see the deck you want to install before you buy it. Both a valuable …

G Tape

Protect Your Deck with Nichigo G-Tape™

As a homeowner, an important aspect of keeping your property safe is by keeping your deck healthy. But maintaining a healthy deck consists of more than just giving it a quick sweep before your annual summer BBQ. In fact, natural elements like water, dirt, and other organic material can cause significant damage to your deck frame. Kansas City has had …

Sustainable Eco Friendly Lumber

Eco-Friendly Construction Using Lumber

Over the years the building industry sees trends come and go. While some stick around longer than others, the biggest trend that is not going anywhere is the concern for eco-friendly construction practices. All across the country, homeowners are wanting to make the right, sustainable choices for their property, but with so many options and conflicting information, the process can …

Backyard Pergola

Upgraded Outdoor Living for Summer

Summer is just beginning in the Kansas City area, and with it brings ample time to be spent outdoors. This summer, ditch the daily trips to the pool that just leave you sunburnt and tired, and instead create an outdoor oasis at home that can be enjoyed all season long. Three ways to improve your outdoor living area at home …