Sliding Patio Doors Sliding Windows Installation - Long Island Condo
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POLICE are appealing for information after a Darlington home was burgled while the occupants were on holiday.
The burglar smashed the glass patio doors at the rear of a house on Arthur Street and stole high-value items including two laptop computers, a Wii games console, Wii balance board, lots of games and some tools.
The break-in happened sometime between 10am on Monday, August 11 and 11am the following day.
PC Jim Edwards of Darlington police said: The owners of the property were away when the burglary occurred and are devastated that their home was invaded while they were on holiday and that their property was stolen.
They are appealing to anyone who has information regarding this burglary to contact police on 101.
Homeowners are advised to make a trusted friend, neighbour or family member aware they are going away so that the vacant property can be checked in their absence on a regular basis.
We would also suggest that people take appropriate security measures when away such as using timing devices for lights, security marking property and ensuring all property is as secure as possible particularly now the darker nights are encroaching.
Anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious during the times outlined above should contact police on 101.
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CARY, N.C. -- Ply Gem Holdings, Inc., a leading manufacturer of exterior building products in North America, through its subsidiary, Ply Gem Industries, has signed an agreement with Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (FBHS) to acquire Simonton Windows - one of America's leading vinyl window and patio door manufacturers with revenues over $300 million. As part of the deal, Ply Gem will also acquire all assets of SimEx, a vinyl and PVC foam extrusion manufacturing operation in West Virginia, from Fortune Brands. The transaction, valued at approximately $130 million, aligns with Ply Gem's plans for growing strategically while contributing to earnings growth through targeted acquisitions of complementary specialty product lines.
The transaction combines two leading low-maintenance, energy-efficient residential window businesses under the Ply Gem umbrella, and is expected to:
Create a more comprehensive, balanced portfolio by combining Simonton's strength in the repair and remodeling (R&R) market with Ply Gem's leadership in the new construction market.
Establish a stronger national residential windows platform with manufacturing scale and channel distribution advantages to serve both R&R and new construction customers.
Generate opportunities for operational efficiencies to enhance customer service and propel future profitability and growth, core tenets of Ply Gem's strategic vision.
"The addition of Simonton Windows is in full alignment with our strategic growth plan and will better balance the mix of end markets that we serve while strengthening our core capabilities and contributing significantly to revenues in the future," said Gary E. Robinette, Ply Gem's President and CEO. "A prominent brand, Simonton has consistently been ranked a leader in the J.D. Powers Window and Patio Doors Satisfaction StudySM and is known for exceptional quality and service. Simonton Windows ideally complements our existing portfolio of window products."
Robinette adds, "Simonton is a perfect fit for the Ply Gem culture, and we are confident this new addition will help us achieve synergies and competitive advantages that drive growth in top line sales and customer and shareholder value."
Expected to close in October pending regulatory approval, Ply Gem is funding the deal through a combination of cash-on-hand and new debt. After giving effect to anticipated cost savings and synergies, the acquisition is expected to be credit accretive.
Ply Gem will operate Simonton Windows as a stand-alone business unit, similar to the way the company's existing Siding and Window groups operate today. Simonton customers will continue to be serviced through its existing relationships.
"We will be very pleased to welcome the experienced Simonton management team to Ply Gem when the deal is closed," said Robinette. "We look forward to working with them - and all Simonton associates - in the years ahead to build and maintain the best exterior building products company in the industry," said Robinette.
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78 Woods Avenue, Brandon, MB
Very attractive 3 + 1 Bi-level w/ Bonus room (Could be 5th bdrm) Sunken living room, beautiful kitchen w/skylight, pantry and island; Patio doors leading to deck and large backyard. Modern...
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By Taggart Houck | Aug 21, 2014
Georgetown A hearing on the proposed expansion of Fins on Route 1 drew five nearby residents.
Fins is seeking to expand into space previously occupied by a mattress store creating 40 additional interior seats. It has also asked to expand outside with a 614-square-foot patio with 40 exterior seats.
Residents from Beachaven and the local community protested the application, saying the outdoor expansion would be too noisy, especially late at night. The community, located immediately across the street from the restaurant off Parsonage Road, said the noise would not only be bothersome but would also have a negative impact on property value.
Owner of Fins Ale House Jeff Hamer presented his request for outdoor speakers on the patio. Providing background music, he said, is necessary for the restaurant's Route 1 location. He said the two speakers he would likely be using are eight inches each.
The idea is to be able to have a conversation outside, while sitting outside. Not to drown out the conversation, he said.
He said the patio and speakers would be necessary to compete with rival restaurants in the area, which already have patio areas and speakers, such as Big Fish Grill and Applebee's.
Attorney Adam Gerber of Dover, who represented Hamer at the hearing, passed out 572 letters received from patrons supporting the expansion of Fins.
Opponents noted each letter contained the same message with different signatures and addresses. Many letters displayed addresses in Lewes, Milton, Millsboro, and as far away as Pennsylvania, Maryland and New Jersey. Only a few addresses in the stack read Rehoboth Beach.
Permanent Beachaven resident Wonda Mackiewicc testified she is concerned about noise. Mackiewicc said her condominium is in the building closest to Fins, and at night, she can hear employees talking behind the restaurant and customers slamming their car doors.
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The Colonial house at 536 Woodridge Ave. is in a convenient location in the Lake Hills neighborhood, near a beach, close to shopping and restaurants along Black Rock Turnpike and not far from the Merritt Parkway.
The house is also within an easy traveling distance to several other local parks including Lake Mohegan recreation area, High Ridge Park and Burroughs Park. The Fairfield Woods Branch Library also is nearby. And the most convenient spot is Lake Hills Beach on Samp Mortar Reservoir, only 500 feet away from the house. The beach is part of Lake Hills Association, a private community association.
For those days when the new residents of this house prefer to lounge around rather than be active they have a property of just under a half an acre where they can sit on the long, covered front porch or in the backyard on the deck or patio. There's always gardening, which is work but also enjoyable. There are some existing flower beds, including a raised bed along the lattice-work base of the front porch and ample room for others.
Although this 2,612-square-foot house was built in 1951, it is newly renovated and boasts a modern gourmet kitchen and updated baths.
The layout was altered to open the living room to the kitchen, which features black granite counters, stainless appliances -- including a six-burner gas-fueled Viking range, a small center island, and hardwood floor. An L-shaped, built-in banquette with Wainscoting provides a separate eat-in area. A granite topped peninsula creates a three-person breakfast bar.
The eat-in area of the kitchen has a door to the raised Trex deck through which the fenced backyard and patio can be accessed. There is a hot tub on the patio. This side of the house also has a mudroom with built-in cabinets and two closets, and a casual entrance to the house from the front porch. Enter the house from the one-car garage into the mudroom.
Rounding out the first floor are the dining room, office and a powder room with a marble basket weave-patterned tile floor.
On the second floor, there are three bedrooms, all with hardwood floors, and a hall bath. The master has its own bath and a walk-in closet. The master bath has a pale green ceramic tile floor, soaking tub, frameless glass shower and double-sink vanity.
There is a large bonus room on the third floor, which has wall-to-wall carpeting. The room goes the width of the house and offers a number of possibilities. It could be used as a fourth bedroom, office, play room, small family room, media space, homework or computer area, art studio, exercise room or storage. Then again, there is ample storage in the unfinished basement.
Actually, the finished walk-up attic/bonus room is large enough to divide it into three distinct spaces so it could have multiple uses. One section has a built-in window seat. There are two skylights to bring in additional natural light.
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Maumee, Ohio (PRWEB) August 08, 2014
What would make a homeowner fall in love with their front door? Perhaps a fresh coat of paint, new hardware or a complete replacement. As part of Door Do-Over Week(August 3-9, 2014), Therma-Tru Corp. reached out to several experts for their insights on how homeowners can embrace their entryways.
Colorful Doors
"The color chosen for the front door may seem like a small detail, but it can impact the overall appearance of a home," says Kate Smith, president of Sensational Color. "The front entrance welcomes guests and conveys the warmth, happiness, and comfort that fill the inside of a home. That's why it's important for homeowners to really love their entry door."
Smith, who has authored the e-book, FRESH Color Schemes for Your Home Exterior, suggests that front door colors should reflect the personality of the home's owners.
"Selecting a door color truly reflects a person's style," says Smith. "Trendy colors like teal, fuchsia or orange signal an optimistic attitude and energetic personality. Beige, tan, and earthy colors often are embraced by more grounded, unpretentious people, while homeowners selecting bold reds and bright blues for their entry doors are traditional with a flair for amusing friends and family."
Investing in a New Door
For many homeowners, it's "out with the old and in with the new" when it come to their front doors. Tom Kraeutler, author of My Home, My Money Pit: Your Guide to Every Home Improvement Adventure, replaced his home's 25-year old traditional steel doors with fiberglass doors several years ago.
"Technology in fiberglass doors has jumped light years since we had our old steel doors installed and we were ready to upgrade," says Kraeutler. "The uncanny wood-like appearance of fiberglass doors combined with their energy efficiency and security benefits are incredible.
"For our family, we love the vented sidelite in our new door and use it all the time. It enables us to have a 'screen door' in the front of the home for added ventilation without obstructing the beauty of the front door."
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