More Than Materials: Suburban Lumber Partners with Marion Community Build to Bring Student-Led Home Renovation to Life

Written by Jim McGrew | Jun 23, 2025 8:31:36 PM

 

 

The Suburban Lumber team partnered with MEDCO and the City of Marion to supply materials for another successful student-led remodel project!

This is the third home renovation of the Marion Community Build initiative. Each project exposes local high school students to career paths in skilled trades, construction, and design in a real-world environment. Once complete, the home is listed for sale, supporting ongoing housing needs throughout our community.

BEFORE

AFTER

 

Offering OUR EXPERTISE

Our team members worked closely with the students and project supervisors to ensure they had the right materials and products every step of the way. 

Here’s a breakdown of what we supplied for this project:

  • Building Materials:
    • Windows: Hayfield
    • Stair Trim: L.J. Smith®
    • Trim: Stocked 1x8 poplar (painted)
    • Siding: Royal
    • Decking: Treated decking stocked product
    • Garage: Stocked framing lumber
  • Kitchen:
    • Cabinetry: Bertch ModernView
      • Door Style: Sheffield
      • Wood Species: Birch
      • Finish: Snowbank
    • Countertop: Formica Laminate
      • Edge: Monarch
      • Finish: White Juparana
    • Hardware: Elements
      • Style: Madison Mushroom Knob

 

COMMITTED TO COMMUNITY AND EDUCATION

Suburban Lumber is grateful to MEDCO, the City of Marion, and our local school partners for allowing us to contribute to such a meaningful project. We’re proud to play a part in shaping our community and the futures of those who live in it.

Stay tuned for more information on the next Marion Community Build project!

 

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