Concrete Coliseum Bench Displays A New Bold Look For Dawn Enterprises Concrete Garden Bench Line

Dawn Enterprises’ Concrete Coliseum Bench sparks interest among residential and commercial properties for its bold styling and elegant Roman design.

Manchester, CT (PRWEB) April 20, 2012

Concrete Coliseum Bench

Dawn Enterprises, leading manufacturer of site amenities, has just released their newest concrete garden bench line, including the brand new Coliseum Bench that has received a lot of positive feedback for its design. This new bench is available with a straight or curved seat, has pillar-like designs on the legs, and is offered in natural, white, charcoal and brown.

This bench is as sturdy and solid as it looks and is constructed from concrete that exceeds industry standards. Make a statement of strength and power by adding this Roman styled concrete bench to your property. This Coliseum Concrete garden bench weights 208 lbs making it practical to place while still preventing theft.

Visit http://www.godawn.com in order to check out their full line of concrete benches as well as their other site furnishings, including bollards, planters, waste containers, waste receptacles and more. Dawn Enterprises manufactures and distributes products made from concrete, steel, plastic, stone aggregate etc. Feel free to call them directly at 1-800-262-3296.

Austin Roofing Company Proudly Serves City Of Abilene In Storm Recovery

After a series of severe storms ripped through parts of Abilene, Texas, Barker Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc. was there to help the community rebuild.

Austin, TX (PRWEB) April 15, 2012

Barker Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc. has been serving Texas in Austin for over 40 years and in San Antonio since 2001. They are proud to have been of service to the city of Abilene after a series of devastating storms tore through the area, causing millions of dollars in property damage.

No project too small, no builder too large. We want to earn your business!

The team of roofing experts that makes up Barker Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc. spent more than 9 months helping citizens of Abilene recover and rebuild after the storms. Using their professional training and many years of experience, the team at Barker Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc. was able to help people all around the area undo the damage the storm left. The end result of this endeavor is that homeowners and businesses throughout the city now have beautiful new top quality roofs, and the team at Barker Roofing & Sheet Metal Inc. has a great sense of pride in having had the opportunity and ability to help so much.

Palo Alto Green Construction Tips for Consumers Participating in PG&E Rebate Program

Fehl Construction, specializing in green building, now a participant in PG&E’s rebate program.

(PRWEB) April 12, 2012

Homeowners who have heard about the building green movement spreading across the country can now join the effort and save money as well. Going green has never been easier with the help of Fehl Construction and PG&E’s rebate program.

Why go green? In addition to saving money and resources, occupants of green homes enjoy healthier and more comfortable indoor environments, higher productivity levels, and an improved quality of life. According to the U.S. Green Building Council, buildings account for 36% of total energy use and 65% of electricity consumption. One of the greatest benefits of green buildings is decreased electricity and energy usage, which helps reduce the country’s dependence on fossil fuels and minimizes the strain on local utility infrastructure.

Fehl Construction has provided residents with environmentally-friendly and budget-friendly newly constructed and remodeled homes for the past 30 years. In addition to a general contractor’s license and C10 electrical license, Fehl Construction has a Green Building Certification as part of their commitment to the environment. The certification allows the company to offer a complete building package while promoting energy conservation, efficiency, and renewable energy. As a participant of PG&E’s rebate program, they can help their customers make conservation-conscious decisions while saving money.

Metal Stair Railing: Another Competitive Product of Railing Dynamics Inc.

The company railing dynamics Inc. is in existence from years and with years of manufacturing railing experience, the company has become a great manufacturer of reliable and quality railings.

Market Press Release – April 7, 2012 3:45 pm – The company railing dynamics Inc. is in existence from years and with years of manufacturing railing experience, the company has become a great manufacturer of reliable and quality railings. Though, the company Railing Dynamics Inc. has been manufacturing railings from years and as of now, it has become one of the most trust worthy railing firm all across the world.

Now, company has started developing metal stair railing and it is expected that like other railing products, it will also become successful in some time. Metal stair railing by Railing Dynamics Inc. can be found in different designs and styles. Thus, it will surely be appreciated by several consumers.

Generally, a metal stair railing looks fabulous on a building and that is a reason it has been demanded by numerous people across the world. This is a reason; company has started manufacturing metal stair railing as well.

Vertical Platform Lifts for Your Home or Business Place

We are one of the leading vertical platform lift http://www.symmetryelevators.com/vertical-platform-lift-description.php manufacturers in US. Our vertical lifts and vertical platform lifts are manufactured according to the needs and tastes of the customers.

Market Press Release – March 29, 2012 8:18 am

General Introduction

Vertical Platform lifts are also known as porch lifts because this lets wheelchair bound people and motor-impaired patients to access the porch from the ground level when it is too high. Porch lift is another name they have given to vertical platform lifts because of its applicability in climbing porches where stair lift rails are not practical options. One advantage that this offers over simple stairs is the ease of climbing stairs without causing strain to the user of the vertical platform lifts.

Accessories and add-ons

Vertical Platform Lifts come with standard safety and comfort features. Revving up these features will mean investing in extra accessories and add-ons. Despite the increase in cost, caregivers are becoming more conscious about the importance of additional features. Sensors, bars and harnesses are commonly added to standard vertical platform lifts, moreover, some choose to increase the height of the locking door or expand the floor of the platform to make space for a caregiver or a pet.

Phoenix Kitchen Remodeling Company, Republic West Remodeling, Begins High-End, Complex Kitchen Remodel Incorporating Numerous Creative Elements

The timeline for the project is one month with completion scheduled for April 20, 2012. The project budget is just under $100,000.

Scottsdale, AZ (PRWEB) March 29, 2012

Phoenix kitchen remodeling company, Republic West Remodeling, announced it has started construction on a multifaceted kitchen remodeling project for a Phoenix custom home. The timeline for the project is one month with completion scheduled for April 20, 2012. The project budget is just under $100,000.

“Beginning the construction phase of this project is really exciting for us,” said Jim Weisman, owner of Republic West Remodeling, a leading Phoenix home remodeling company. “Our in-house designer developed a special relationship with the homeowners to ensure we understood their requirements and desires completely.

“Balancing all aspects of the project, we were able to design a spectacular kitchen that addressed challenges with creative solutions,” continued Weisman. “By successfully completing the design phase, we’re now looking forward to delivering a finished project that exceeds our customer’s expectations in every way.”

HD Supply Waterworks Awarded 2011 National Utility Contractors Association Associate Member of the Year Award

The nation’s leader in water, wastewater, storm and fire protection industries received the award at the annual NUCA Convention in Forth Worth, Texas.

Thomasville, GA (PRWEB) March 21, 2012

HD Supply Waterworks, the nation’s leader in the water, wastewater, storm and fire protection industries, today announced it was awarded the 2011 National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) Associate Member of the Year Award at the annual NUCA Convention held in Fort Worth, Texas, on March 12-16.

“HD Supply Waterworks has been an active and dedicated associate member since NUCA’s inception, lending strong support to our advocacy program and annual convention,” stated Ryan Schmitt, NUCA’s Chairman of the Board and President of Petticoat-Schmitt Civil Contractors.
The award is given annually to one associate member that has made significant contributions to NUCA, the underground utility construction and excavation industry.

“It is an extreme honor to receive the NUCA Associate Member of the Year Award,” said Jerry Webb, CEO of HD Supply Waterworks. “Over the years, we’ve had opportunities to work with the NUCA team on legislative issues that affect our industry and assist in efforts to advance investment in water and wastewater infrastructure.”

In 2009, Jerry Webb and Eben Wyman, Vice President of Government Affairs for NUCA met with members of the House and Senate in Washington D.C. to highlight the need for significant improvement in the nation’s water and wastewater infrastructure and to ensure provisions for rehabilitation and repair of the systems were included in the recently enacted American Recovery and Investment Act of 2009.

SmartWatt Energy Helps Albany Medical Center Save More Than $200,000 in Annual Energy Costs With Lighting Retrofit

Albany Medical Center, the only academic health sciences center in Eastern New York and Western New England is saving more than $200,000 per year in total utility costs after a lighting retrofit installed by SmartWatt Energy, a nationwide energy efficiency firm headquartered in Albany, NY. The new energy efficient lighting will save 2,006,283 kWh of electricity per year.

Albany, NY (PRWEB) February 21, 2012

Albany Medical Center, the only academic health sciences center in Eastern New York and Western New England is saving more than $200,000 per year in total utility costs after a lighting retrofit installed by SmartWatt Energy, a nationwide energy efficiency firm headquartered in Albany, NY. The new energy efficient lighting will save 2,006,283 kWh of electricity per year.

Albany Medical Center received a grant for $759,608 to fund this project under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), which allowed the project to be completed with essentially no out of pocket cost. ARRA funding was established to save and create jobs, spur economic activity and encourage investments towards long-term growth in the United States. The Act provides funding for investments in infrastructure, education, health, and energy.

SmartWatt Energy conducted a construction-grade energy audit of various Albany Medical Center buildings throughout New York’s Capital Region, including: clinics, garages, offices and teaching buildings, then engineered a solution to replace the existing High Intensity Discharge (HID) and T-12 fluorescent lighting system with an energy-efficient T-5 and T-8 fluorescent lighting system. T-12 fluorescent lighting will be phased out of production by July 2012, making the replacement a timely project.

Jackson Design & Remodeling Announces Call for Nominations in Third Annual Industry Blogger Awards

Awards Recognize Best Interior Design, Green, Architecture, Remodeling and Construction Business Blogs

SAN DIEGO, CA–(Marketwire – Jan 30, 2012) – San Diego-based remodeling firm, winner of the 2011 Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Marketplace Ethics, Jackson Design & Remodeling (JDR) today announced a call for nominations for its third annual “JDR Industry Blogger Awards,” which recognize the nation’s best blogs in the design and remodeling industry.

Nominations for the 2012 awards will be accepted online through Friday, February 17. Blogs may be submitted in one of five categories: Architecture, Green, Construction Business, Interior Design and Remodeling.

“We started these awards three years ago as a fun and unique way to recognize the best blogs in our industry,” said Todd Jackson, President and CEO of JDR. “Since then, each year we’ve received a larger and larger response and they’ve become the premier awards program for remodeling and design industry blogs across the country. More and more businesses in the industry are seeing the importance of communicating with consumers through new media and are providing important information, news, tips and ideas to help consumers make informed decisions and offer inspiration for projects of all sizes.”

How to Prevent your Pipes from Freezing

With winter slowly approaching it may be a good time to check your plumbing to prevent your plumbing pipes from freezing when the temperature starts to go down.

When water freezes it will expand inside the pipes. When it expands enough it can cause the frozen pipes to burst resulting in serious damage to your home and plumbing. So it better to prevent frozen pipes with some DIY Plumbing then to have to call a plumber to fix them after they break.

The ice that forms inside the pipe does not normally cause the pipe to burst in that specific area where the blockage is occurring, but rather the pipe will break a little downstream between the blockage and a closed faucet in your kitchen or bathroom. When the water continues to freeze inside the pipes and the ice blockage expands, the water pressure in the sealed of section of the pipe between blockage and faucet will start to build up. When the water pressure gets to high this will lead to pipe failure.

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