Why Buy Online?
Sustainability is about supporting small independent businesses and choosing to buy local when possible — but there are times when buying online offers greater benefit too. Here’s our honest take on both.
Benefits of Buying Online
- › Green and clean — save time, money, and fuel by not driving around
- › More affordable products due to lower overhead operating costs
- › Convenience and ease of 24/7 shopping from your own home
- › Products may not be available locally
- › Compare prices and research products easily across many suppliers
- › Easily accessible reviews of products and brands
- › One-stop shopping for all your sustainable building needs
Benefits of Buying Local
- › Ability to touch, feel, and borrow samples before you commit
- › Local expertise offers better, more personalised customer service
- › Keep dollars in your local economy — creates jobs and expands the tax base
- › Thriving small businesses make your community unique and hold off big-box stores
- › Local businesses contribute dollars and volunteer hours to charitable causes
- › Small businesses ensure more innovation, progress, and competition
- › Preserves entrepreneurship that fuels America’s economic innovation and prosperity
We’re happy to help
Whether you shop with us online or visit us in San Luis Obispo, we’re here to help you make the best sustainable building decisions for your home or project.