The annual BUILDER Brand Use Study measures the attitudes of builders, developers, and contractors toward the products they recognize, use, and trust.

More than 860 respondents from across the United States shared their brand use practices and perspectives across 52 building product categories. The list includes responses from single-family builders, builder-developers, general contractors, and multifamily builders, both public and private, with product volumes and price points ranging across the industry spectrum.

Respondents were asked to share which building products they are the most familiar with, which brands they have used the most, and which they consider to be the highest quality. Across all 52 product categories, product performance and availability of product through preferred dealer ranked as the two most important factors influencing brand choice, followed by price and warranty. Nearly half of respondents reported being “somewhat more willing” to try new brands due to ongoing supply chain issues, according to the survey results. In 2022, availability jumped to the top reason why respondents are more willing to try different brands.

Click here to view the BUILDER Brand Use Study’s full results, which include response breakdowns by region, unit volume, and average sales price, overall and within each of the product categories.

BATH FIXTURES & ACCESSORIES
Brand Familiarity: Kohler
Used in the Past 2 Years: Kohler
Used the Most: Kohler
Highest Quality: Kohler
BATHROOM VENTILATION/FANS
Brand Familiarity: NuTone
Used in the Past 2 Years: Broan
Used the Most: Broan
Highest Quality: Panasonic
CABINETS: SEMI-CUSTOM, CUSTOM & STOCK
Brand Familiarity: KraftMaid
Used in the Past 2 Years: KraftMaid
Used the Most: Wellborn
Highest Quality: Wood-Mode
CARPET
Brand Familiarity: Mohawk
Used in the Past 2 Years: Shaw
Used the Most: Shaw
Highest Quality: Shaw
CAULKS/SEALANTS
Brand Familiarity: Gorilla Glue
Used in the Past 2 Years: Gorilla Glue
Used the Most: DAP (Phenoseal)
CENTRAL VACUUMS
Brand Familiarity: NuTone
Used in the Past 2 Years: NuTone
Used the Most: NuTone
CERAMIC TILE
Brand Familiarity: Daltile
Used in the Past 2 Years: Daltile
Used the Most: Daltile
Highest Quality: Porcelanosa | Ann Sacks Tile
CLOSET/ORGANIZATION SYSTEMS
Brand Familiarity: Rubbermaid
Used in the Past 2 Years: Rubbermaid | ClosetMaid
Used the Most: ClosetMaid
Highest Quality: California Closets
DECK RAILINGS
Brand Familiarity: Trex Railing
Used in the Past 2 Years: Trex Railing
Used the Most: Trex Railing
Highest Quality: Westbury Aluminum Railing
DECKING: COMPOSITE/PVC
Brand Familiarity: Trex
Used in the Past 2 Years: Trex
Used the Most: Trex
Highest Quality: Trex
DECORATIVE MOULDINGS/TRIM/COLUMNS: EXTERIOR
Brand Familiarity: HardieTrim (James Hardie)
Used in the Past 2 Years: CertainTeed
Used the Most: AZEK Trimboards
Highest Quality: CertainTeed
DECORATIVE MOULDINGS/TRIM/COLUMNS: INTERIOR
Brand Familiarity: Fypon
Used in the Past 2 Years: Fypon
Used the Most: Fypon
Highest Quality: Permacast (HB&G)
DOORS: ENTRY
Brand Familiarity: JELD-WEN
Used in the Past 2 Years: Therma-Tru
Used the Most: Therma-Tru
Highest Quality: Therma-Tru
DOORS: GARAGE
Brand Familiarity: Overhead Door
Used in the Past 2 Years: Overhead Door
Used the Most: Overhead Door
Highest Quality: Real Carriage Door
DOORS: INTERIOR PASSAGE
Brand Familiarity: Masonite
Used in the Past 2 Years: Masonite
Used the Most: Masonite
Highest Quality: Woodgrain Doors
DOORS: PATIO / WIDE WINDOW OPENINGS
Brand Familiarity: Pella
Used in the Past 2 Years: JELD-WEN
Used the Most: Andersen | Pella
Highest Quality: Integrity Doors by Marvin
ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS/LOAD CENTERS
Brand Familiarity: Leviton
Used in the Past 2 Years: Square D by Schneider Electric
ENGINEERED I-JOISTS
Brand Familiarity: Trus Joist (Weyerhaeuser)
Used in the Past 2 Years: Trus Joist (Weyerhaeuser)
Highest Quality: Trus Joist (Weyerhaeuser)
EXTERIOR FOUNDATION WATERPROOFING (CONSTRUCTION PHASE)
Brand Familiarity: Drylok
Used in the Past 2 Years: Drylok
Used the Most: Drylok
Highest Quality: Drylok
FAUCETS
Brand Familiarity: Kohler
Used in the Past 2 Years: Delta
Used the Most: Delta | Kohler
Highest Quality: Kohler
FIREPLACES
Brand Familiarity: Heat & Glo
Used in the Past 2 Years: Heat & Glo
Used the Most: Heatilator
Highest Quality: Vermont Castings
FLOORING: LAMINATE, VINYL, WOOD
Brand Familiarity: Armstrong
Used in the Past 2 Years: Mohawk
Used the Most: Shaw
Highest Quality: Shaw
GARAGE DOOR OPENERS
Brand Familiarity: LiftMaster
Used in the Past 2 Years: LiftMaster
Used the Most: LiftMaster
Highest Quality: LiftMaster
GENERATORS
Brand Familiarity: Generac
Used in the Past 2 Years: Generac
Used the Most: Generac
Highest Quality: Kohler
HOUSEWRAP
Brand Familiarity: Tyvek (DuPont)
Used in the Past 2 Years: Tyvek (DuPont)
Used the Most: Tyvek (DuPont)
Highest Quality: Tyvek (DuPont)
HVAC
Brand Familiarity: Carrier
Used in the Past 2 Years: Goodman
Used the Most: Goodman
Highest Quality: Carrier
INSULATION
Brand Familiarity: Owens Corning
Used in the Past 2 Years: Owens Corning
Used the Most: Owens Corning
Highest Quality: Icynene
KITCHEN APPLIANCES
Brand Familiarity: Whirlpool
Used in the Past 2 Years: Whirlpool
Used the Most: Whirlpool
Highest Quality: Sub-Zero
LAUNDRY APPLIANCES
Brand Familiarity: Whirlpool
Used in the Past 2 Years: Whirlpool
Used the Most: GE Appliances
Highest Quality: Bosch
LIGHTING
Brand Familiarity: Halo
Used in the Past 2 Years: Halo
Used the Most: Progress
Highest Quality: Cooper
LIGHTING CONTROLS/SWITCHES
Brand Familiarity: Leviton
Used in the Past 2 Years: Leviton
Used the Most: Leviton
Highest Quality: Lutron
LOCKSETS/HARDWARE
Brand Familiarity: Kwikset
Used in the Past 2 Years: Kwikset
Used the Most: Kwikset
Highest Quality: Baldwin
MANUFACTURED STONE
Brand Familiarity: Eldorado Stone
Used in the Past 2 Years: Eldorado Stone
Used the Most: Eldorado Stone
Highest Quality: Eldorado Stone
ORIENTED STRAND BOARD
Brand Familiarity: Georgia-Pacific
Used in the Past 2 Years: Georgia-Pacific
PAINTS/STAINS/VARNISHES
Brand Familiarity: Sherwin-Williams
Used in the Past 2 Years: Sherwin-Williams
Used the Most: Sherwin-Williams
Highest Quality: Sherwin-Williams
ROOFING: ASPHALT/FIBERGLASS SHINGLES
Brand Familiarity: CertainTeed
Used in the Past 2 Years: CertainTeed
Used the Most: CertainTeed
Highest Quality: CertainTeed
ROOFING: CLAY/CONCRETE/SYNTHETIC TILES
Brand Familiarity: CertainTeed
Used in the Past 2 Years: CertainTeed
Used the Most: CertainTeed
Highest Quality: CertainTeed
ROOFING: METAL
Used in the Past 2 Years: American Building Components (ABC)
Highest Quality: CertainTeed Matterhorn
SHOWER DOORS/SURROUNDS
Brand Familiarity: Kohler
Used in the Past 2 Years: Kohler
Used the Most: Kohler
Highest Quality: Kohler
SIDING: BRICK & BRICK VENEER
Brand Familiarity: Eldorado Stone
Used in the Past 2 Years: Cultured Stone
Used the Most: Cultured Stone
Highest Quality: Ply Gem Stone
SIDING: EIFS/STUCCO
Brand Familiarity: Dryvit
Used in the Past 2 Years: Dryvit
Used the Most: Dryvit
Highest Quality: Dryvit
SIDING: ENGINEERED WOOD
Brand Familiarity: LP Smartside
Used in the Past 2 Years: LP Smartside
Used the Most: LP Smartside
Highest Quality: LP Smartside
SIDING: FIBER CEMENT
Brand Familiarity: HardiePlank (James Hardie)
Used in the Past 2 Years: HardiePlank (James Hardie)
SIDING: VINYL
Brand Familiarity: CertainTeed
Used in the Past 2 Years: CertainTeed
Used the Most: CertainTeed
Highest Quality: CertainTeed
SURFACING: LAMINATE, QUARTZ, SOLID SURFACES
Brand Familiarity: Corian (DuPont)
Used in the Past 2 Years: Silestone
Used the Most: Wilsonart
Highest Quality: Staron Quartz
UNDERLAYMENT
Brand Familiarity: Hardiebacker by James Hardie
Used in the Past 2 Years: Hardiebacker by James Hardie
Highest Quality: LP Building Solutions
WALLBOARD
Brand Familiarity: SHEETROCK (USG)
Used in the Past 2 Years: SHEETROCK (USG)
Used the Most: SHEETROCK (USG)
Highest Quality: SHEETROCK (USG)
WATER HEATERS
Brand Familiarity: Rheem
Used in the Past 2 Years: Rheem
Used the Most: A.O. Smith
Highest Quality: Navien America
WINDOWS: VINYL
Brand Familiarity: JELD-WEN
Used in the Past 2 Years: JELD-WEN
Used the Most: JELD-WEN
Highest Quality: ThermaStar by Pella
WINDOWS: WOOD & CLAD-WOOD
Brand Familiarity: Pella
Used in the Past 2 Years: Andersen
Used the Most: Andersen
Highest Quality: Marvin Windows and Doors