Inn Expansion Project Is Made In America 95 Percent Of Construction Materials Come From US MEREDITH, N.H. -- A $5 million expansion project in Meredith is under way with products made almost entirely in the United States.Church Landing at Mill Falls is constructing 15 new suites and an indoor/outdoor pool and sun deck with a fireplace.Developers said almost all of the products used on the job are from the United States and are being put together by local contractors. The idea was sparked by an ABC News segment that challenged people to buy American.Developer Rusty McLear said he got together with Conneston Construction Inc. and decided to explore the idea of doing the expansion with only American-made products.McLear said it took a little extra effort from the subcontractors to find the materials, but in the end, their efforts led to positive morale on the job site.He said only two things had to come from outside the U.S. One of the buildings needed a small elevator that couldn't be found in America, so it was purchased in Canada. There were also some electrical supplies that weren't produced by American companies, and they had to be bought from Mexico and India.Officials said some things, such as hinges, were more expensive to buy in the U.S., but others, such as nails for a nail gun, were cheaper.McLear said that in the end, he felt like he was getting a better product.The project started in late September and is expected to be completed in May.

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