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Advanced Metal Roofing Makes List of Top Specialty Exterior Contractors for 2009

February 12, 2012 admin Exterior Home Improvement

Advanced Metal Roofing Makes List of Top Specialty Exterior Contractors for 2009











Advanced Metal Roofing – Experts In Residential Metal Roofing


Wilmington, NC (PRWEB) December 24, 2009

James Kenton and Advanced Metal Roofing are pleased to announce that the company has been included in Qualified Remodeler Magazine’s Exterior 200 list for 2009. Advanced Metal Roofing ranks number sixty-five on the list of two hundred exterior contractors specializing in remodeling and home improvement projects ranging from roofing, siding, and windows to decks, sunrooms, and other items pertaining to the exterior of the home nationwide.

Advanced Metal Roofing specializes in residential metal roofing throughout a growing service area that currently includes North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia. Featuring the exclusive, patented MetalMan Roofing System, Advanced Metal Roofing offers homeowners a 42% Energy Savings Pledge, a transferable, limited Lifetime Warranty, and a Thirty Day Best Price Guarantee. The MetalMan Roofing System is constructed from Galvalume sheet metal and Kynar paint finish, resulting in long lasting, durable metal roofing with energy efficient Cool Metal Roofing Technology that is both environmentally friendly and consumer friendly.

Qualified Remodeler Magazine’s Exterior 200 list differs from their Top 500 list by way of focusing only on exterior remodelers. Many of these firms, including Advanced Metal Roofing, were included on the earlier published list of the Top 500 Remodelers. A distinction is made because exterior remodelers market differently than contractors who remodel kitchens, add extensions to a home, or renovate whole houses. Exterior contractors also tend to do a greater number of jobs at a lower dollar volume for each job compared to interior remodelers. Therefore, exterior contractors rely on volume to drive business and a have a different business model than an interior contractor. The Exterior 200 list recognizes these distinctions for metal roofing, shingle and slate roofing, siding, decking, and window companies and provides a more even basis of comparison for these contractors. Firms on the list are ranked by remodeling dollar volume.

James Kenton, owner of Advanced Metal Roofing, is proud to be included on this list of nationwide exterior remodeling companies for the third time since 2007. “We’ve managed to grow over the years and move our way up on the list of the nation’s Top 200 Exterior Remodelers. In 2007, we were #169 and in 2008, we were #117. We’re thrilled to make the jump to #65 this year. It reflects the hard work we’ve dedicated to growing our existing service area, to providing a top quality product, and to educating our sales, customer service, and installation teams to deliver the best service possible.”

Advanced Metal Roofing has achieved a number of accolades in 2009 including a place in Replacement Contractor’s Top 100, Qualified Remodeler’s Top 500, Roofing Contractor’s Top 100, Metal Construction News’ Top Metal Roofers, and Remodeler Magazine’s list of the biggest home improvement companies in the country.

For more information about Advanced Metal Roofing and the MetalMan Roofing System, please visit http://www.AdvancedMetalRoofing.com and http://www.MetalManRoofing.com.

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Importance of Snow Removal; Doing it Right Can Reduce Liability for Apartment and Commercial Building Owners

February 9, 2012 admin Exterior Home Improvement

Importance of Snow Removal; Doing it Right Can Reduce
Liability for Apartment and Commercial Building Owners











Remove snow right the first time and keep sidewalks and steps dry.


Minneapolis, MN (Vocus) February 17, 2010

It should not come as a surprise that the Twin Cities area ranks high as a metropolitan area known for snow removal and winter safety. The area has an average annual snowfall of 45.3 inches and an average of 100 days per year with at least one inch of snow cover. Not only does snow fall from October through March, it can be preceded, mixed with or followed by rain, freezing rain or sleet.

Keeping sidewalks clear of snow and ice is the neighborly and safe thing to do in winter. In the City of Minneapolis apartment and commercial building property owners must clear sidewalks after the end of a snowfall within four daytime hours; in St. Paul property owners have 24 hours to remove snow.

According to Troy Norberg, General Manager for Tru-Serve, a Twin Cities facilities maintenance services company, “Apartment, commercial and nonprofit building owners are better off removing snow immediately to avoid problems later, especially when rain and heavy snow is involved.”

Slip-and-fall accidents can be common during the winter months. Thorough snow removal can help in preventing such accidents, but ongoing maintenance to keep sidewalks and steps dry will help reduce the liability property owners could face.

Norberg has seen all levels of quality and quantity when it comes to snow removal and he advices Tru-Serve customers to call immediately to remove snow from their properties.

Tips for Snow Removal

The sooner snow is removed the less likely ice will form
Shovel snow from sidewalks on all side of the property
Shovel the full width of the sidewalk
Shovel to the concrete and remove all ice
Use salt to melt the ice, if necessary and maintain updated salt logs (i.e. location, date, time, etc.)
Once the sidewalk is cleared, sprinkling a little sand can help prevent slipping
Shovel around garbage cans and recycling bins
Pile snow on the property rather than in the street or the alley
Use the proper snow removal equipment to avoid back injuries
Arrange for snow removal during planned vacations

Norberg recommends keeping sidewalks clear throughout the winter to avoid complaints from residents, renters, and visitors. One complaint could lead to fines from the city and nearly every city has an ordinance declaring snow removal from sidewalks as the responsibility of the property owner, tenant, or both.

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San Jose and East Bay Concrete Pavers, BR Landscapers, Celebrates its 15th Anniversary

February 9, 2012 admin Exterior Home Improvement

San Jose and East Bay Concrete Pavers, BR Landscapers, Celebrates its 15th Anniversary












Tracy, CA (PRWEB) February 04, 2012

East Bay and San Jose concrete pavers, BR Landscapers is celebrating 15 years in business. They say the secret to their longevity is always sticking to their mantra, Do it right, Do it now, Do it right now.” BR Landscapers’ end game is to provide every customer with a true feeling of complete satisfaction. No hassles. No worries. No complaints.

“At BR Landscapers of East Bay and San Jose, we believe a customer pleased with our concrete landscaping and paver work will reward us with their recommendation to a friend or colleague,” says Brian Ramirez. “Satisfied clients beget new clients to satisfy.”

With thousands of concrete pavers and landscaping contractors in the East Bay, the goal of BR Landscapers is to be the very best and to be known for their quality and service.

Before hiring a landscaper, consider these simple tips.

As any professional will admit, the best review they can receive is the one recommending their services to a friend who needs some work done. Why do some jobs not turn out the way a customer anticipated? After years working in this field, BR Landscapers sometimes learns from its’ clients about contractors who delivered poor service or kept the customer waiting beyond the pre-arranged appointment time or start date.

The company has gained such a sterling reputation that, at times, they are asked to correct the shoddy or incomplete work of others.

In many of these cases it is found that the customers have failed to follow a simple checklist to verify the contractor’s experience, history, licensing, and background because the estimate they were given was appealingly low.

Receiving the lowest price is not the best measure of a contractor. Further, it can result in disappointment and buyer’s remorse when the job is finished.

“Remember, if your concrete pavers landscaper isn’t paying for insurance, state licensing, membership in BBB, and guaranteeing their work, they may be able to offer a lower price but they may not be the right partner in your project,” adds Mr. Ramirez.

Also, not every person in business is a business person. This can result in some jobs being completed by contractors with little or no thought to the customer’s satisfaction, or lack thereof. Will the contractor be around after the job is completed? Do they guarantee customer satisfaction? Are they licensed with the state Contractor’s Board? Have they been vetted by the Better Business Bureau? If so, what is their rating?

Most professional companies who have been around awhile understand the importance of delivering service and product above and beyond a customer’s expectations. In today’s world of instant communication via Facebook, Twitter, Internet Blogging and texting, a customer’s opinion regarding poor work or customer service is delivered virtually instantaneously.

While many positive customer experiences do not find their way onto the internet, a company that operates its’ business as though every customer will soon share their experience on the front page of their local paper or blog should be positioned for long term success.

It is not always an easy task to find a courtyard landscaping contractor who will complete a job on time, within budget, and with the attention-to-detail that one expects for the price agreed upon. Once that is achieved, customers tend to hang onto that relationship. That has been BR Landscapers philosophy since 1997.

So next time when something needs to be done in a professional manner that will be completely satisfying, think about BR Landscapers mantra, “Do it right. Do it now. Do it right now.”

Call BR Landscapers at (925) 301-8443 or visit brlandscapers.com for a portfolio of their many happy clients and their completed projects.

About BR Landscapers

In business since 1997, BR Landscapers offers a full array of services to residents of the Pleasanton, Danville, Alamo, Dublin and San Ramon areas. They are expert concrete pavers and patio pavers and can provide landscaping for driveways, patios, pool decks, fountains, outdoor kitchens, retaining walls, courtyards, sitting walls, garden arbors and more.

“What you can dream, we can deliver. We believe in cementing relationships one job at a time,” says Ramirez.

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New Owners of Lux Sauna Launch New 30-Minute TV Show November 2010

February 4, 2012 admin Exterior Home Improvement

New Owners of Lux Sauna Launch New 30-Minute TV Show November 2010











Nevada (PRWEB) October 25, 2010

Lux Sauna is set to launch its second television show showcasing the health benefits of its high-tech far infrared saunas. The Nevada branch distributes its unique saunas to North American consumers through Bio-Force International, LTD.

The television show will educate the public on the health and detoxification benefits of far infrared heat over traditional saunas. Saunas have been used since Roman times to heat the body and are widely known for their wide reaching health benefits.

A previous show aired by Lux Sauna in North America in 2008 received an overwhelming response as consumers seize the opportunity to purchase the high technology saunas. The infrared element used by Lux Sauna in its products helps with weight loss, anti-aging, toxin removal, arthritis, rheumatism, muscle spasms, immunity, disease prevention, cardiovascular conditioning, cellulite reduction and many other conditions.

“We are extremely excited to bring the healing benefits of our unique saunas back to the public. Our saunas have impacted many people’s lives throughout North America, mitigating arthritis, healing the body, strengthening the immune system and assisting with the recovery of cancer patients,” said Preston Lucas, Director of U.S. Distribution for LuxSauna“Our saunas are the ultimate way to detoxify and renew your body in a way that was previously unavailable. This show will educate the public about our products and the healing properties of far infrared technology.”

Infrared saunas are different from conventional saunas because they use invisible bands of infrared light which are part of the electromagnetic spectrum. The light penetrates the skin up to three-and-a-half inches, warming the body and removing toxins from the blood stream, widening blood vessels and increasing blood circulation. The exacting nature of infrared aids in the body’s healing process. Lux Sauna Dual-Force saunas use 100% oversized ceramic and carbon heaters with heating elements that move at the speed of light. The heaters emit 100% far-infrared heat, with no intermittent shut off during a 30 to 45-minute session. The Lux Sauna saunas use less heat with deeper penetration into the body. They are extremely efficient, costing a minimal $ 5 to $ 7 a month with daily hourly use. Their products carry a lifetime warranty and a 90-day risk free trial.

The benefits of far infrared saunas by Lux Sauna are well documented. Company officials said they are extremely optimistic their brand will continue to grow in popularity as they maintain their aggressive course of revitalizing thousands as more and more baby boomers purchase their products each year. To find out more about the Lux Sauna line of products, visit the website at http://www.luxsauna.com.

About Lux Sauna

Lux Sauna is a division of Bio-Force International LTD. Bio-Force acquired the domain name, trademark and intellectual assets of Lux Sauna in mid-2010. Bio Force has been a pioneer in far infrared sauna technology since early 1990. It manufactures a variety of far infrared products for commercial and consumer markets. Bio-Force is a multi-national corporation with facilities in five countries.

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Shanco Companies Earns Coveted Angie?s List Super Service Award

January 27, 2012 admin Exterior Home Improvement

Shanco Companies Earns Coveted Angie’s List Super Service Award












Rockville, MD (PRWEB) January 19, 2012

Shanco Companies, a home improvement company in Maryland, has been awarded the prestigious 2011 Angie’s List Super Service Award, an honor bestowed annually on approximately five percent of all the businesses rated on the nation’s leading provider of consumer reviews on local service and health providers.

“We’re honored to have won this award, which showcases how dedicated we are to providing the best home improvement services possible,” says founder and president, Shannon Allcock. “Customer satisfaction is always our number one priority, whether we’re installing a new roof or repairing a gutter leak.”

“Only a fraction of the businesses rated on Angie’s List can claim the sterling service record of being a Super Service Award winner because we set a high bar,” said Angie’s List Founder Angie Hicks. “The fact that Shanco can claim Super Service Award status speaks volumes about its dedication to consumers.”

Angie’s List Super Service Award winners have met strict eligibility requirements including earning a minimum number of reports, an exemplary rating from their clients and abiding by Angie’s List operational guidelines.

Ratings are updated daily on Angie’s List, but members can find the 2011 Super Service Award logo next to business names in search results on AngiesList.com.

For over 20 years, the Maryland roofing contractors at Shanco has provided homeowners with the best roofing services, including installation, repair and full replacement. Shanco also does remodeling, window and door replacement and other home improvement services throughout the Maryland, Washington, DC and Virginia area. To learn more about Shanco, visit their website or call 301.208.0848.

Angie’s List collects consumer reviews on local contractors and doctors in more than 500 service categories. Currently, more than 2 million consumers across the U.S. rely on Angie’s List to help them make the best hiring decisions. Members get unlimited access to local ratings via Internet or phone, exclusive discounts, the Angie’s List magazine and help from the Angie’s List complaint resolution service. Take a quick tour of Angie’s List and view the latest Angie’s List news.

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Lumber Calculator Released by WoodCalc.com

January 25, 2012 admin Exterior Home Improvement

Lumber Calculator Released by WoodCalc.com












Bellevue, WA (PRWEB) March 22, 2010

Converting measurements between imperial and metric has never been easier. WoodCalc’s lumber calculator eliminates errors and saves times when working with various units of measurement. The lumber calculator has several lumber specific features including: calculating MBF, calculating cubic meters, converting from imperial to metric, and metric to imperial.

Using the lumber calculator is easy and requires no special computer or lumber experience. It is simple enough for office assistants while providing all the features of the most comprehensive lumber calculators.

WoodCalc.com is currently offering a FREE Trial of their lumber calculator on their website at http://woodcalc.com.

The lumber calculator boasts four individual conversion tabs: TxWxL tab, Measure tab, Weight tab, and Volume tab.

TxWxL stands for Thickness, Width, and Length. This tab enables users to instantly convert between units of measurement while simultaneously calculating MBF and Cubic Feet.

The Measure tab allows users to convert one unit of measure to another (i.e. mm to inches).

The Weight tab converts any weight measurement between kilograms, metric tons, and pounds.

Finally, the volume tab enables users to convert between cubic meters and cubic feet.

WoodCalc’s lumber calculator is smart enough to automatically convert your original value to all possible conversion with a single mouse click.

The beautiful design and ease of use make this lumber calculator an instant necessity for anyone in the lumber industry.

ABOUT WOODCALC.COM

WoodCalc.com created the WoodCalc Lumber Conversion Calculator. Based in Bellevue, WA, WoodCalc.com provides software solutions to the wood and lumber industry. Additional company information may be found online at http://woodcalc.com

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Americas Watchdog’s Homeowner Consumer Center Announces a National Investigation Of Trex Decking Material Used in New Homes Built After 2004

January 23, 2012 admin Exterior Home Improvement

Americas Watchdog’s Homeowner Consumer Center Announces a National Investigation Of Trex Decking Material Used in New Homes Built After 2004












Washington, DC (PRWEB) October 6, 2008

Americas Watchdog & its Homeowners Consumer Center are launching a national investigation involving a residential building product called Trex decks or Trex decking material. Trex decks or Trex decking material was used in exterior home decks, built after 2004. According to Americas Watchdog, “While the manufacturer claimed Trex decking products or material sold after 2004 was, easier to install, cheaper, and longer lasting than wood, these statements are now being contradicted by homeowners, who now have possible mold issues, possible fungus, possible warping and splitting issues, with this product.” The Homeowners Consumer Center would like to hear from any homeowner who is having a problem with their Trex deck, or Trex decking material at 866-714-6466.

The Homeowners Consumer Center wants to hear from all U.S. homeowners who purchased a new home from 2004-2008 with Trex decks or Trex decking material, and existing homeowners who used Trex decks, or decking material after 2004. Homeowners who purchased a new home with Trex decks, or Trex decking material can call the Homeowners Consumer Center anytime at 866-714-6466, or visit their web site at http://HomeownersConsumerCenter.com for a free consultation.

A lawsuit has been filed in Virginia related to Trex, docket # CV-00047.

The Homeowners Consumer Center is a national leader in protecting homeowners in the United States. The Homeowners Consumer Center is also a national leader in addressing possible defective building material or products used in U.S. homes.

Trex has used different names for its decks or decking material since 1999, including, Trex Accents, Trex Accents: Fire Defense, Trex Origins, Trex Brasilia, and Trex Contours.

Signs that a Trex Deck or Trex decking material could be failing include the following:

The deck or decking material might be showing signs of mold or mildew
The decking material could be warping
The decking material could be splitting or cracking
There may be spots on your deck

How does a homeowner discover if Trex decks or Trex decking material was used on their home’s exterior deck?

Call your home builder to see if they used this product on, or as part of your home’s exterior deck.
Consult your home builders product information package that should have been provided at closing.
If a homeowner has observed possible problems with their Trex Deck or Trex decking material in a home built after 2004, or with a exterior Trex deck installed after 2004, they should call the Homeowners Consumer Center at 866-714-6466 immediately, or visit their web site at http://HomeownersConsumerCenter.com

Americas Watchdog & Its Homeowners Consumer Center are among the most prominent homeowner advocates in the United States.

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PoolGear Plus Posts New Pool Supplies Hot Deals

January 13, 2012 admin Exterior Home Improvement

PoolGear Plus Posts New Pool Supplies Hot Deals











Suncoast Premium 3″ Chlorine Tablets are just $ 2.19/lb. with the purchase of 50 pounds through 1/29/12 at PoolGear.com


Clearwater, FL (PRWEB) January 13, 2012

PoolGear Plus, which offers discount pool supplies online, has posted new Hot Deals on the home page of their website. Sale prices are valid until January 29, 2012 on chlorine tablets, spa chemicals, and pool liners, among other products. Hot Deals help PoolGear Plus customers minimize pool and spa maintenance costs while providing them with top-quality pool supplies.

Suncoast® Premium 3” Chlorine Tablets are on sale for $ 109.99 per 50-pound pail, a cost of just $ 2.19 per pound. Packaged in child-resistant but senior-friendly LifeLatch® buckets, these chlorine tablets dissolve slowly but completely to maintain the free available chlorine level that keeps pools healthiest. Suncoast Premium Chlorine Tablets are UV-protected for extended life and individually-wrapped for quality and ease of use. “Since we manufacture and package our own chlorine products, we’re able to offer extra-low prices on chlorine tablets year-round,” says Rachaelle Lynn, a PoolGear Plus Pool Care Expert. “Our prices on chlorine and other pool chemicals are the most competitive in the industry.”

Spa Choice® Deluxe 90-Day Spa Chemical Kits are 15% off in the current set of Hot Deals; customers can select a chlorine or bromine spa chemical kit for just $ 50.99. Both types of kits include spa shock, spa fragrance, and spa chemicals designed to raise and lower pH, prevent scale formation, eliminate foam, and clarify water as well as chlorine or bromine sanitizer. “This is an especially great offer since we just lowered the prices on all of our spa chemicals,” says Ms. Lynn. “We find that customers really love our spa kits because they’re full of quality products that make spa maintenance easier and give them more time to enjoy their spas.”

Select 28 gauge custom inground pool liners are on sale for the 20 gauge price at PoolGear Plus and ship within 72 hours after the customer’s order is placed – guaranteed. A variety of beautiful styles that will make any inground pool sparkle are available. PoolGear Plus also offers Price Match Plus 10% on all custom inground pool liners; if a customer finds a lower price on a same-item pool liner elsewhere, PoolGear Plus will match that price plus discount the pool liner by another 10%. “Most customers don’t need to use Price Match Plus 10% to get the lowest prices on pool liners, because we already offer them,” say Ms. Lynn. “But the policy gives them more confidence in their purchases.”

Hot Deals at PoolGear Plus are easy to get – the customer simply clicks through the deal they want on the company’s home page and adds the item to their cart. When they finish shopping, PoolGear Plus customers enjoy zero sales tax, free shipping, and just an $ 8.99 handling fee no matter how large the purchase.

About PoolGear Plus

Backed by 35 years of experience in the pool supplies industry, PoolGear Plus offers tremendous expertise, fantastic values, and exceptional customer service along with a wide range of pool supplies such as chlorine tablets, pool shock, algaecides, water balancers, automatic pool cleaners, pool pumps, and pool filters. They also carry a full range of spa chemicals, spa fragrances, and spa accessories including maintenance equipment, steps, and custom spa covers. Other items available include a variety of backyard living products and patio accessories. PoolGear Plus strives to provide all the answers, tools and products pool and spa owners need for easy, economical maintenance and to meet their ongoing goal of 100% customer satisfaction with every product purchased.

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The Designed Exterior Collection by Ply Gem Elevates Exterior Home Design

December 31, 2011 admin Exterior Home Improvement

The Designed Exterior Collection by Ply Gem Elevates Exterior Home Design











The French Country


Cary, NC (PRWEB) January 12, 2011

Ply Gem®, a leading manufacturer of exterior building products for the residential construction market, introduces The Designed Exterior Collection™ by Ply Gem, a series of architectural styles designed to inspire consumers, builders, architects and remodelers. The collection shows how a variety of historically-inspired architectural designs can be achieved through the use of various low maintenance products from Ply Gem as well as some other leading building material suppliers.

Ply Gem worked with a leading residential architect, BSB Design, to identify the most popular architectural styles in the United States and develop the homes in The Designed Exterior Collection by Ply Gem. The collection includes nine architectural styles – The Shingle, The Craftsman, The Victorian, The French Country, The Prairie, The Georgian, The Tuscan, The Spanish-Eclectic and The Modern (a multi-family design). The single-family styles were all developed from one reference floor-plan to demonstrate the difference that exterior design can make.

“Today’s home buyer wants a low-maintenance house that is unique in style and appearance and stands out in the neighborhood,” said John Stephenson, vice president, corporate marketing and communications, Ply Gem. “The Designed Exterior Collection gives homeowners inspiration for their new build or renovation and gives professionals the tools they need to help their customer achieve that look. There is an industry belief that you can’t use low-maintenance materials, like vinyl, in more complex design. We’re not only showing that this is not the case, we’re making the process easy.”

The tools available to customers to help create these looks include a Design Guide that lists the key architectural elements of each style. There is also a Spec Guide that calls out specific Ply Gem products that can be used to complete each design and recommends products in categories Ply Gem doesn’t supply that fit with each style.

“Ply Gem is a leader in most exterior building product categories, but there are a few areas that we don’t supply so we brought in other industry leaders to give homeowners, builders, remodelers and distributors a truly complete exterior solution,” said Stephenson.

One company that joined Ply Gem in providing this solution was GAF roofing.

“We’ve seen the trend of more customized exteriors grow, and we’re excited to join Ply Gem as a part of The Designed Exterior Collection to help the industry better match a roofing material style with the architectural character of their design,” said Emily Cavanaugh, senior product manager, GAF.

Customers interested in learning more about The Designed Exterior Collection by Ply Gem can visit http://www.designedexterior.com where they can access tools to help them achieve the designs within the collection. They can also take a virtual tour of a Designed Exterior neighborhood on the Website.

The Designed Exterior Collection will be featured in a showcase at the Ply Gem booth W1101 at the International Builders’ Show, with regular presentations from BSB Design and Ply Gem outlining the features of specific styles.

For more information visit http://www.designedexterior.com.

About Ply Gem

Ply Gem®, headquartered in Cary, N.C., is a leading manufacturer of residential exterior building products in North America. Ply Gem produces a comprehensive product line of vinyl siding, designer accents and skirting, vinyl fencing and vinyl and composite railing, stone veneer and vinyl windows and doors used in both new construction and home repair and remodeling in the United States and Western Canada. Ply Gem siding brands include Mastic® Home Exteriors, Variform®, NAPCO®, Ply Gem® Stone, Kroy®, Cellwood®, Georgia Pacific, DuraBuilt®, Richwood®, Leaf Relief®, Gutter Warrior™ and Monticello® Columns. Ply Gem also manufactures vinyl and aluminum soffit and siding accessories, aluminum trim coil, wood windows, aluminum windows, vinyl and aluminum-clad windows and steel and fiberglass doors. Ply Gem windows and patio door brands include Ply Gem® Windows, Ply Gem® Canada and Great Lakes® Window. The Company’s brands are sold through short-line and two-step distributors, pro dealers, home improvement dealers and big box retailers. Ply Gem employs more than 4,500 people across North America. Visit http://www.plygem.com for more information.

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SpaFinder.com Launches First-Ever, 24-Hour Online Booking for Spa Treatments

December 24, 2011 admin Exterior Home Improvement

SpaFinder.com Launches First-Ever, 24-Hour Online Booking for Spa Treatments












New York, NY (PRWEB) October 20, 2008

SpaFinder.com, the world’s leading spa search and information website, today announced the launch of a powerful new 24-hour online spa treatment booking service on its website. With just a few mouse clicks, spa goers can now search and book spa treatments online at leading spas–at any time of day, and even if their chosen spa is closed.

The new SpaFinder.com booking service is free and is powered by SpaFinder’s innovative spa software management system, ‘SpaBooker’. The online booking is completely secure, and allows the scheduling of up to four treatments at a time — offering total flexibility and choice for today’s wired customer. SpaFinder.com’s integration with SpaBooker’s online spa management system is a natural extension of its core offering: the richest spa lifestyle content available on the Web today detailing thousands of spa and well-being experiences around the world. Millions of spa customers access the site every year.

“I like to think of this new online spa treatment booking application as the ‘OpenTable for spas.’ But it’s even more sophisticated because you’re actually booking both times and treatments,” said Pete Ellis, CEO of SpaFinder, Inc. “For example, I arrive in San Francisco and I want to book a hot stone massage at 4 p.m. At SpaFinder.com I can easily find the local spas, their treatment menus and available times, and then instantly book my appointment.”

Since the beginning of 2008, SpaFinder has contracted with over 600 spas that participate in the SpaBooker online booking program, and that number is expected to increase significantly over the next six months. Nearly 5,000 spas now participate in SpaFinder global marketing programs, and are featured at Spafinder.com.

“People go to spas to relax; our goal is to make the booking process just as stress-free and convenient,” Ellis added.

About Spa Finder, Inc.

The world’s largest spa media, marketing and gifting company, SpaFinder, Inc. connects millions of wellness-focused consumers with thousands of spas worldwide. SpaFinder’s media properties include the award-winning Spafinder.com, the webazine SpaFinder Lifestyle, and the worldwide spa directory, Global SpaFinder. Spa Finder Gift Certificates and its new gift division, Spa & Salon Wish, offer spa gift certificates and cards that are redeemable at a combined network of over 5,000 spas and salons worldwide and available at thousands of retail outlets. The company’s software division innovates new solutions that help spas build and streamline their businesses, including the popular SpaBooker online booking system. SpaFinder Europe and SpaFinder Japan offer regional spa marketing and gifting programs, including localized, native-language websites. Founded in 1986, the privately held company is headquartered in New York City.

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