Q:  How long have you represented American Clay?

A:  We started using American Clay over 5 years ago in our remodeling.  It spawned so much interest that we approached several local building suppliers to bring in the line.  3 years ago we decided to bring it in ourselves and haven't looked back.  At the time, we dedicated about 30% of our 1800 square foot shop to clay.  We are now about 90% clay and growing.

Q:  What do you like the most about American Clay products?

A:  Besides the obvious environmental aspects, American Clay is a phenomenal product.  The product sells itself.  The look, benefits, and installation qualities are superiorer to other products on the market.  This product bridges the gap from diehard green builders to people who might not make the choice to go green.

Q:  What do your applicators say about the product?

A:  Wow!  Most of our jobs are consumer driven.  We worked first to get the demand, then the applicators started embracing the product when they saw they could make money.  Now the applicators are selling the product on their own.

Q:  Who are your best customers and what do your customers love about American Clay?

A:  We got a call last week from a customer we completed 3 years ago who was enjoying their morning coffee and watching the sun rise over the mountains. Their Acacia walls were providing their morning entertainment.  There is no buyer remorse.  We do a lot of custom colors.  The flexibility, the uniqueness of the product, and the immediate sensory reward it brings to any home. This is just some of the feedback we receive.  The majority of our clients are professional installers.

Q:  What has made you successful with American Clay?

A:  I've been a builder/remodeler for over 20 years and sold building materials and I can attest to the great support and customer service provided by American Clay.  Having installed American Clay ourselves and having the track record is invaluable.  Providing the comfort level to the applicators that we have/can do this product builds their confidence.  We show them how we have done it and are on the jobsites dailly providing support and all the training they need to make the jobs successful.  We've also done several commercial spaces, architectural offices, and builders or design studios where customers can see American Clay firsthand before they come to our shop.

Q:  Talk about the jobs you have had.

A:  We've proudly done it all.  From building demo walls for architects and builders, to commercial projects to multi-million dollar custom homes. Every job provides great new opportunities and rewards.  One of our applicators recently completed a project that was featured in the New York Times.  Equally rewarding, a local fishing guide just completed a do it yourself project on the walls in his own home.  It turned out beautifully.

If you know of any Where to See locations, please call 866-404-1634 or email darren@americanclay.com with an address, pictures and the name of the applicator who completed the job.