Professional Builder (1993) articles from January 2003

Professional Builder (1993) archives from January 2003

Letters.
January 1, 2003... 'We're so disconnected, we think we are unique. In reality, only our execution might be.' ZDRAVKO ROM Revved Up Heather McCune's article "Revving Your Profitability Engine" [October 2002] is a good one! I have been with Realen Homes...

Death of small, medium & large. (Perspective).
January 1, 2003... It's hard not to wonder as the third year of the 21st century begins what the questions will be that dominate discussion in our industry in 2003. Will it be the economy, as it has been for the last 12 months? We all wonder and wait to see if...

The price you pay. (Publisher's Letter).(Column)
January 1, 2003... There are sounds we hear that enable us to recognize where we are without having to see anything--a ticking clock, air blowing through vents, trees rustling. For building product manufacturers' national sales teams, the most familiar sound of...

Closing the quality gap: lower your cost to acquire customers by delivering defect-free homes. (Outfront).
January 1, 2003... Homeowners expect perfect homes. Trades deliver less-than-perfect quality. As the builder, it's left to you close the gap. You pour ever-increasing amounts of time and money into inspections and repairs, yet construction defects still get...

South and West top list of fastest-growing places to build. (Housing Data).(Brief Article)(Illustration)
January 1, 2003... During the 15 months representing the height of the current home building boom, 1.9 million U.S. housing units were added, mostly in the South and West. Douglas County Colo., south of Denver, had the biggest percentage gain, 12.4%. Maricopa...

Close your competency gap. (The H.R. Dept).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... All businesses have 80 principal organizational competencies that should be reviewed as to strength or weakness. These competencies are the work of years of research in multiple industries. The more compelling competencies include laying out...

Trading paint with Bryan Lendry. (Off Hours).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Two years ago, Jacksonville, Fla., home builder Bryan Len dry of Brylen Homes was not much of a race car fan, let alone a race car driver. But that changed when his lumber supplier, Ken Kuester of Lumber Unlimited, invited him to a three-day...

Well-engineered wonder. (Outfront_Build).
January 1, 2003... Colorado home builder and green building pioneer John Kurowski continues to set new standards for sustainable, energy-efficient homes. For the second year, Kurowski Development Co. -- which he founded in 1976 with a mission to build...

Building thermal bridges. (Outfront_Build).(Illustration)
January 1, 2003... As natural gas prices and home heating costs are predicted to skyrocket this winter, home buyers are more interested -- and more willing to spend money -- in the energy-efficiency features of a new home. It's easy to point to high-efficiency...

Using the sun for heating and cooling. (Outfront_Design).(Book Review)
January 1, 2003... Passive heating takes advantage of sunlight as a natural energy source. If a home is oriented to the south, the low-angled winter sun provides heat even in not-so-sunny climates. Overhangs protect the home from the sun's heat in summer, and...

Countertop alternative: concrete. (Outfront_Design).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Although still a niche product, concrete countertops are a solid alternative to more traditional surfaces. They're desired for their handcrafted nature and creative possibilities. Jim Peterson, president of The Concrete Network...

Moen offers convenience for users, plumbers. (Faucetry).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Moen's Aberdeen high-arc spout puts a new twist on the kitchen faucet with pull-down spout:a pause button that lets users interrupt the water flow without switching off the water at the main handle. The feature makes it easier to do tasks...

Educational game earns A+. (Outfront_Manage).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Educating future generations of home buyers about the housing industry and the obstacles it faces was one of my priorities for the NAHB in 2002. I'm proud to report that the effort was very successful. Last fall the NAHB launched Building...

New software designed for contractors. (Outfront_Manage).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... QuickBooks Premier: Contractor Edition 2003 is a new software product made for contractors with no more than 20 in-house employees. The product includes all the features found in the QuickBooks financial program now in use in more than...

Recent changes could help builders. (Taxes).(Brief Article)(Illustration)
January 1, 2003... Two provisions of recently passed federal legislation could reduce the tax bill for home builders, according to global accounting and tax advisory firm Grant Thornton. In the company's BuildingBusiness newsletter, Thornton tax partner Todd...

Hazard reports offer protection. (Outfront_Sell).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Builders can shield themselves from litigation relating to natural and environmental hazards with Property I.D. hazard reports. Sergio Siderman, senior vice president of the Los Angeles firm, says a few home builders think disclosures...

Builder uses Broadway as marketing tool. (Outfront_Sell).(Neumann Homes)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Examining the psychographics of its target customers took Neumann Homes of Warrenville, Ill., all the way to Broadway. Neumann is one of four sponsors -- and the only home builder sponsor -- of "Broadway in Chicago," a collective of 11...

Alliance pushes for more audio solutions. (Home Wiring).(the Distributed Audio Alliance, an arm of the Consumer Electronics Association)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The Distributed Audio Alliance, an arm of the Consumer Electronics Association, is reaching out to home builders to consider incorporating more wiring systems in new construction. According to the DAA, distributed audio can add to the...

Development shrinks despite housing need. (Outfront_Land).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Highlighting the pressure that environmentalists are putting on new development in many places around the country, Playa Vista, a mammoth west Los Angeles residential development, has radically altered plans for future growth to accommodate...

Patented idea: circular subdivision. (Outfront_Land).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... A California lawyer has received a patent for his solution to the problem of tight, confined suburban neighborhoods: acre-sized circles that maximize the side and front-facing distances between homes. Under the plan devised by Robert...

Smart Code will anchor 'transect' concept. (Zoning).(the basis for smarter zoning codes)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Smart Code, due out this spring from Duany Plater-Zyberk & Co. and Municipal Code Corp., will provide a basis from which smarter zoning codes can be adopted by local officials, says Demetri Baches, a director at DPZ, the Miami-based...

Residential remains the belle of the construction ball. (Special Advertising Section).(Industry Overview)
January 1, 2003... What a ride it has been for the residential construction market. The chronically slug gish economic recovery kept consumer confidence down throughout most of 2002, and job growth was anemic. Despite this "headwind" for prospective home buyers,...

Therma-tru doors presents: 2003 economic forecast and data report. (Special Advertising Section).(Industry Overview)
January 1, 2003... Therma-Tru Doors presents 2003 Economic Forecast and Data Report. Housing Starts Housing starts fell between September and October, but the final third-quarter total was still well ahead of the year-ago pace ...

Consumers' spirits show signs of brightening. (Special Advertising Section: Winter 2003 Economic Forecast and Data Report).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The Conference Board's Consumer Confidence Index "Expectations" component (defined as six months into the future) continues to suggest that Americans believe that the worst of this downturn will soon be behind us. The Expectations subindex rose...

Consumer spending. (Special Advertising Section: Winter 2003 Economic Forecast and Data Report).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Overall economic growth (the change in gross domestic product, or GDP) was estimated at 4% during the third quarter of last year. Consumer spending -- which accounts for approximately two-thirds of GDP -- increased at about the same rate...

Employment losses continue. (Special Advertising Section: Winter 2003 Economic Forecast and Data Report).(U.S Department of Labor)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Overall nonagricultural payroll employment in the United States declined by an estimated 40,000 jobs from October to November 2002. This left November 2002 total employment at a level 0.2% behind the payroll total for the same month a year...

Construction jobs fade. (Special Advertising Section: Winter 2003 Economic Forecast and Data Report).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Overall employment in the construction industry was estimated at 6.645 million workers during November 2002 -- a decline of 1.3% from the year-earlier level. Job losses resumed during October and November of last year after construction...

Interest rates remain low. (Special Advertising Section: Winter 2003 Economic Forecast and Data Report).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Thirty-year fixed-rate mortgages carried an average interest rate of 6.07% this past November, down from the 6,66% average of November 2001. Adjustable-rate mortgages tied to the yield on one-year Treasury bills averaged an interest rate of...

Modest weakening ahead. (Special Advertising Section: Winter 2003 Economic Forecast and Data Report).(Therma-Tru Doors Leading Indicator of market activity)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The exclusive Therma-Tru Doors Leading Indicator of market activity anticipates that the numbers for the final quarter of 2002 will turn out to be reasonably strong, but that we'll then sec modest weakening of market conditions during the first...

Recent trends in new residential permits for 2001's top 25 metro areas. (Special Advertising Section: Winter 2003 Economic Forecast and Data Report).
January 1, 2003... Recent trends in new residential permits for 2001's top 25 metro areas (Preliminary year-to-date through October 2002, and % change from totals for the first 10 months of 2001) UNITS % CHANGE...

Life lessons. (Lessons Learned).
January 1, 2003... I'm writing this column on a flight from Detroit to Houston, my first time in the air in more than six weeks -- my longest gap between airline flights in about 25 years. Even so, it would be just another flight except that things are different...

Housing cycle outlook for 2003. (Numbers Game).
January 1, 2003... The housing cycle affects all of us. Builders, product manufacturers and service providers all estimate home sales volume and home price appreciation when preparing business plans each year. I have analyzed current market conditions all over...

Your compensation type matters. (Money Matters).(retirement plans)
January 1, 2003... Over the past two years, I've established a few retirement plans for home builders and construction-related companies. The owners run profitable companies and make lots of money, but sometimes they leave too much responsibility in the hands of...

Why managers fail as coaches. (Selling Strategies).
January 1, 2003... Jack Welch, the former General Electric CEO, believes that great management revolves around developing great people. As far as he's concerned, that's a manager's No. 1 job. I rarely meet a sales manager who doesn't agree. If pushed, they tell...

Avoiding gotcha! General liability insurance at a decent price is a hit-or-miss proposition. (Cover Story).(home builders across America are confronting high liability insurance premiums)
January 1, 2003... If your liability insurance policy has come up for renewal recently, you've probably learned a hard lesson: Insurance companies don't like you anymore. Even if you've never filed a claim, never been sued and your business runs like a Swiss...

Predicting tomorrow's land values today; new approach considers the real land price driver: the economic value of alternative commercial uses. (Land).
January 1, 2003... The most popular discussion today about home prices is one-dimensional and incomplete for it focuses only on demand. Looking only at whether the "median-priced household" can afford the "median-priced home" does not consider the adequacy of the...

Colorguard[TM] Vinyl Siding.(Louisiana-Pacific Corp.)
January 1, 2003... The Norman Rockwell Siding Collection combines an American legend with a proprietary color-fusion process to create a premium upgrade over conventional siding, backed by a lifetime limited warranty with 25-year fade-resistance protection. ...

WeatherBest[TM] composite decking.(Louisiana-Pacific Corp.)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2003... Composite decking and railing offer the high-quality look and feel of the best natural woods but without the annual cost and hassle of maintaining that beautiful look. Demand for composite decking continues to rise by an average of 25%...

Crystal White[TM] Composite Railing.(Louisiana-Pacific Corp.)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2003... Looks like expensive painted wood, but it's not. Stands up to heavy weather like vinyl, but it's not. By blending the best of wood and vinyl, LP has created a high-quality, low-maintenance deck railing. Looks like expensive painted wood,...

OSB flooring & walls.(Louisiana-Pacific Corp.)(oriented strand board flooring)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2003... Top Notch HP flooring is engineered to eliminate the harmful effects of wet weather during construction. BarrierPanel walls use the SmartGuard process to resist termites and fungal decay. Once again, the LP Show House will use the...

LP engineered wood products.(Louisiana-Pacific Corp.)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2003... LP's line of EWP products offers greater strength and stability than conventional lumber. That means greater satisfaction for buyers and fewer callbacks for builders. LP -- the company that introduced oriented strand board to the...

SmartGuard[TM] protection.(Louisiana-Pacific Corp.)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2003... Backed by a 20-year warranty, LP sheathing products with SmartGuard protection use a natural wood preservative to help protect the homes you build from termite and fungus infestation. Three billion dollars. That's the price tag for all the...

SmartSide[TM] exterior siding.(Louisiana-Pacific Corp.'s SmartSystem products)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2003... Like other LP SmartSystem products, this engineered wood lap siding offers the classic look of natural wood with superior durability, ease of installation and ultra-low maintenance. The best builders want products that will clearly...

TechShield[R] radiant barrier sheathing.(Louisiana-Pacific Corp.)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2003... This aluminum-on-OSB roof sheathing prevents unwanted solar heat from penetrating the rest of the house through the attic, lightening the HVAC load and dramatically reducing cooling costs. During warm-weather months, a home's roof and attic...

TimberCrest[TM] Plus premium vinyl siding.(ABTco Inc.)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2003... Backed by a 25-year warranty against color fading, this new high-end product uses an exclusive, breakthrough acrylic-bonding process to protect the color from the sun's harmful effects. Vinyl siding remains the most cost-effective cladding...

QuickLap[TM] multi-lap hardboard siding.(ABTco Inc.)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2003... Backed by a 30-year warranty, this ABTco siding features an extra-thick, 1/2-inch lap for greater rigidity and durability. Multi-lap profile and 16-foot lengths provide broader coverage and faster installation. Exceptional curb appeal,...

Cocoon insulation.(Advertisement)
January 1, 2003... Superior energy savings, stronger tire protection and tighter sound control make Cocoon blown-in insulation the smart buy for consumers as well as any builder looking to add value to homes. It's not often that a builder can create extra...

Building a better future.(Louisiana-Pacific Corp.)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2003... Louisiana-Pacific is no stranger to building stronger communities. It understands that some of the smartest investments it can make are in the communities LP employees and customers call home. That's more than good business; it's the right...

WeatherMaster[R] Ourdoor living by Laneventure.(Laneventure)(Nichiha)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2003... With more and more people staying home and taking advantage of their back yards, pools and patios, Laneventure has created a complete package of outdoor furnishings, modular outdoor fireplaces and kitchens. These packages may be featured at...

Integrity[R] windows and doors dramatically cut home energy costs.(Marvin Windows and Doors)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2003... High-performance windows and doors are a major element in all green building programs. They're also essential to any new home plans or remodeling projects designed to increase energy efficiency and reduce home utility costs -- high-priority...

Finally a guaranteed solution to smoking fireplaces.(Exhausto Inc.)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2003... Now, with the EXHAUSTO Chimney Fan, you can offer your customer a remedy to the fireplace that you just can't get to work properly. EXHAUSTO Chimney Fans are mounted on top of the chimney and are in a pleasingly neutral design. The speed of...

Solid-core series interior doors.(Masonite International Corp.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... When making interior decorating choices, homeowners are looking to transform their interiors to fit their personal style. Available in a wide variety of panel profiles, Safe 'N Sound[R] Molded Panel Doors are a component of the design process...

Custom comfort for custom homes.(Unico Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The Unico System is the high-performance, mini-duct central heating and air-conditioning system specifically designed for custom homes. The Unico System's mini-ducts fit easily behind curved walls and vaulted ceilings while providing even...

Contracts & Law--part I: understanding your rights, your obligations and your contracts can make the law your best friend. (Learn).
January 1, 2003... In the ideal world, everything works. Jobs are finished on time and on budget, your punchlist could be written on an index card, and everyone pays on time. But we don't live in the ideal world. We live in a world where consumers can purchase...

Building traditions.(Georgia-Pacific Corp.'s building products)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2003... When builders think of traditions in home construction, words such as quality, innovation and dependability always come to mind. And there are a few companies you've always relied on for the tried and true -- as well as the best of the new --...

A strong and stable beginning.(Georgia-Pacific's lumber)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2003... Our tour of the G-P Progressive House starts at the beginning with the framing. As you enter the house, exposed framing in the walls and floors provides a clear view of several core G-P products. For many, the name Georgia-Pacific is...

A firmer feeling underfoot.(Georgia-Pacific's flooring materials)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2003... FLOORING SOLUTIONS Flooring solutions can make or break a customer's perception of the value a builder provides, and nothing says quality more clearly than a stable, sturdy, quiet floor. Using engineered lumber and proper supporting...

Protection from the elements.(Georgia-Pacific's residential roofing materials)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2003... ROOFING Even in the blistering sun of Las Vegas, a quality roofing system provides long-lasting protection from the elements. Whether you're protecting a home from sun, wind, rain or snow, Georgia-Pacific is a major single-source supplier...

Maximum curb appeal minimum maintenance.(Georgia-Pacific's home sidings)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2003... EXTERIOR SIDING The personality of a house is often established with the builder's choice of exterior siding. Georgia-Pacific has an impressive array of siding choices that are appropriate for a variety of architectural styles. Whether...

Minimizing moisture.(Georgia-Pacific's DensGuard [TM] family of gypsum products)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2003... DENSGUARD[TM] GYPSUM PRODUCTS Across the country, many builders are concerned about moisture intrusion and its subsequent effects such as mold growth. Using its patented Dens[R] Technology[TM], Georgia-Pacific has developed the...

Finishing touches. (Special Advertising Supplement).
January 1, 2003... As you walk through the G-P Progressive House and down the stairs, you'll be impressed with the product assortment for finishing walls, ceilings and floors. All these products are from Georgia-Pacific. "We want more customers to know more...

Beautifully functional. (Special Advertising Supplement).(Georgia-Pacific cabinets and countertops)
January 1, 2003... CABINETS AND COUNTERTOPS When it comes to cabinets and countertops, Georgia-Pacific products work behind the scenes as specialty manufacturers rely on our industrial wood products as an important component of these finishing elements....

Living outdoors. (Special Advertising Supplement).
January 1, 2003... PORCH AND DECKING The resurgence of traditional "hometown" looks in our nation's new home markets frequently means incorporating porches and decks. G-P provides a range of products that combine design flexibility with weather resistance...

Performance from a builder's perspective. (Special Advertising Supplement).
January 1, 2003... THE BUILDER CONNECTION Georgia-Pacific has worked with builders as well as building material dealers for more than 75 years. During that time, G-P has learned some important things about the home building business. G-P is a member of...

Build better with Georgia-Pacific. (Special Advertising Supplement).
January 1, 2003... Take a closer look at the wide variety of products available from Georgia-Pacific: * Structural panels: plywood and OSB * Lumber: Southern Yellow Pine (SYP), pressure-treated, hardwood and specialty lumber * Engineered lumber:...

Homes Beazer. (Special Advertising Supplement: The American Village).(Beazer Homes USA)(Company Profile)
January 1, 2003... Beazer Homes USA is the sixth-largest national home builder. Based in Atlanta, Beazer currently builds in more than 40 markets in the Southeast, Mid-Atlantic, Midwest, West and Central United States. This family of local home builders has been...

Where there is hope, there is homeaid. (Special Advertising Supplement).(includes related article )
January 1, 2003... On any given night as many as 1 million people, most of whom never dreamed they would be without shelter or a place to call home, live on the streets. In 1989, the building industry chose to make a difference in the lives of men, women and...

Become part of a larger solution. (Special Advertising Supplement).
January 1, 2003... HomeAid chapters are building shelters that will help temporarily homeless individuals and families regain lives of self-sufficiency. HomeAid America provides part of the solution to end the crisis of homelessness in our country. HomeAid...

Laneventure. (Special Advertising Supplement).
January 1, 2003... LANEVENTURE HELPS YOU LIVE THE AMERICAN DREAM WeatherMaster[R] by Laneventure is a select medley of furniture for the parch, pool and every-where in between. WeatherMaster[R] includes groups of all-natural wicker, synthetic wicker, aluminum...

Build with oil: the clear choice! (Special Advertising Supplment).
January 1, 2003... Oilfired beat and hot water provides clean, comfortable performance. Recent innovations in oilfired heating and hot water appliances, including burners, controls and heat distribution systems, offer important opportunities for cost...

DuPont[TM] Stainmaster[R] carpet. (Special Advertising Supplment).
January 1, 2003... "WHEN CUSTOMERS COME IN TO SELECT THEIR FLOOR COVERINGS, THEY ARE CONFIDENT ABOUT CHOOSING A PRODUCT BACKED BY THE POWERFUL DUPONT [TM] STAINMASTER [R] BRAND," says Mike Moody, division president, Newmark Homes. "Because of our partnership with...

Aristokraft. (Special Advertising Supplment).
January 1, 2003... ARISTOKRAFT CABINETRY, A LEADING SUPPLIER TO THE BUILDING INDUSTRY, HAS PRODUCED FASHIONABLE AND AFFORDABLE KITCHEN, BATH AND HOME CABINETRY SINCE 1954. As a professional builder, you want to make an immediate and solid connection to your...

2003 count on concrete display home. (Special Advertising Supplement).(International Builders' Show and the World of Concrete)
January 1, 2003... 2003 INTERNATIONAL BUILDERS' SHOW * 2003 WORLD OF CONCRETE/MASONRY Portland Cement Association is spearheading the construction of a 1,237-square-foot concrete home to be erected in the parking lot of the Las Vegas Convention Center. The...

From the publisher.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... This year's Habitat for Humanity build at the International Builders' Show is very special. It is about continuing to demonstrate to our industry, to consumers and to ourselves that the residential construction industry cares about this nation...

Opportunities for Habitat Involvement. (Special Advertising Supplment).(volunteers for Habitat for Humanity)
January 1, 2003... There's a secret to Habitat for Humanity, yet millions of people around the world know it. According to many involved with the organization, the intangible returns of an individual's volunteer investment far outweigh the effort put forth....

Volunteer 'escapade' warms a builder's heart. (Special Advertising Supplement: Show Village 2003).
January 1, 2003... Mohandas Gandhi said something many years ago that repeatedly echoed in my mind after the devastating events of Sept. 11. "When I despair, I remember that all through history, the way of truth and love has always won. There have been murderers...

Homeowner learns construction skills and confidence. (Special Advertising Supplement: Homeowner).
January 1, 2003... After years of fighting losing battles against addiction and domestic violence, homeowner Deitra Tucker finally, as she puts it, "stepped out in faith and left." Tucker found refuge at a shelter for women, where she successfully...

Hardship to hope: becoming a Habitat homeowner. (Special Advertising Supplement).
January 1, 2003... "I thought they just built houses." Michelle Young had heard of Habitat for Humanity. She had heard that a $50 fee was required to apply. She had heard that applicants had to keep every receipt for two months to track their expenses. She had...

Masonite. (Special Advertising Supplement: Products & Materials).
January 1, 2003... Oakcraft[TM] Entry Doors impart incredible warmth to a home's entry, accentuating the personal style of the house and the homeowner. Painted or stained, Oakcraft Fiberglass Doors have an exceptional texture that replicates the appearance of...

Lane Home Builder Services. (Special Advertising Supplement: Products & Materials).
January 1, 2003... Our Model Home Program brings the builder tremendous savings! Lane Home Builder Services is your single source for model home furnishings, accessories, and rugs at factory direct savings. Using our program will save thousands of dollars per...

2003 highlights: Habitat for Humanity International. (Special Advertising Supplement).
January 1, 2003... Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with people from all walks of life to provide simple, decent, affordable housing for people in need. Here are a few of the events where volunteers can become involved. Check the Habitat for Humanity...

'Plowing new ground'. (Special Advertising Supplement: Show Village 2003).
January 1, 2003... Habitat for Humanity affiliates, which now number 1,650 in the United States, have built more than 44,000 houses in 26 years. (Worldwide the number of houses exceeds 125,000.) Habitat founder and president Millard Fuller, the man who turned his...

Brought to you by weather shield windows & doors. (Special Advertising Section).
January 1, 2003... Plan Number: 1982 Buyer Profile: This simple, open floor plan provides ample space for growing families. Unique Selling Features: This traditional home features a large great room adjacent to a dining and kitchen serving counter. A...

Offer customers staron by Samsung. (Special Advertising Section: Product & Literature Digest).
January 1, 2003... A SOLID SURFACE VALUE IN MORE THAN 50 COLORS, STARON OFFERS PRACTICAL ELEGANCE AND EASY MAINTENANCE. PLUS, ITS CONSISTENT QUALITY WILL ENHANCE THE LOOK OF YOUR WORK AND HELP REDUCE CALLBACKS. TO FIND A DISTRIBUTOR NEAR YOU, VISIT...