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    'It feels like home' - March 17, 2012 by Mr HomeBuilder

    By ERIC G. STARK Staff Writer

    Mike Stubljar says Shady Oak Apartments in Mount Joy Township feels like home.

    After owning a house in Spencer, Mass. about 60 miles west of Boston for more than 30 years, Stubljar, 64, and his wife, Becky, 59, retired schoolteachers, wanted to escape shoveling snow and be closer to family.

    Mike Stubljar's mother lives in Ecumenical Community, Harrisburg. He visits her three times a week, and now the drive is 30 minutes, compared to the more than six hours from Massachusetts.

    Becky Stubljar, who grew up in the New Oxford/Hanover area, has a sister in East Petersburg and four brothers in the New Oxford/Hanover area.

    Shady Oak, 2053 Shady Oak Drive, has luxury apartments ranging from $850 to $975 per month. Its location five minutes off the Elizabethtown/Rheems exit, close to East Petersburg and Harrisburg, made it ideal for the Stubljars.

    "Route 283 is right there, and my wife and her sister are having loads of fun making up for years we have been away," said Mike Stubljar, who likes his first-floor, two-bedroom unit with its view of a pond. He also cited the ample space, closeness to attractions and "excellent accommodations."

    The Stubljars live in one of three finished buildings at Shady Oak. There are three units available in this phase now, and 28 units obtainable later this month.

    Brandon Clark, a partner with Shady Oak Associates, said the goal is to have the project, with a total of 112 units, finished by the end of the year. Storage units 14-by-20 and 6-by-6 are available to rent.

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    The Older Home: Breathe new life into outdoor structures - March 16, 2012 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Some homeowners in our area are fortunate enough to have picturesque older structures on their properties that preserve a sense of rustic history. Letting these sheds, shacks, chicken coops or outhouses sit idle, though, often means they'll deteriorate and eventually be demolished.

    PHOTOS BY BURKE BUILT CONSTRUCTION, INC.

    This old outbuilding, on a property in New York State, may have started life as a chicken coop.

    Burke Built Construction, Inc., turned the structure into a very livable cottage. The cozy interior features beamed ceilings and built-in cabinets and bookcases.

    Such buildings, with their weathered wood and tarnished hardware, can do more than just add a charming focal point to your yard. They also have the potential to increase your storage and living space. With some cosmetic touchups, or the installation of new siding and flooring, you can give these previously ignored fixtures new life.

    Simple vs. Elaborate Updates

    A smaller outdoor structure can be transformed for a new use, such as:

    A playhouse or cabana

    A workshop, hobby shop or art studio

    A compact greenhouse or gardening shed

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    New CertainTeed Restoration Millwork J-Pocket Eases Installation of Corner Trim - March 15, 2012 by Mr HomeBuilder

    VALLEY FORGE, PA -- CertainTeed is making installation much easier with the introduction of a J-Pocket trimboard with Cut-out in its Restoration Millwork PVC line. The cut-out allows the trimboard to lie flush with the siding around windows and doors with built-in nail flanges, allowing for more perfect miter cuts at the corners.

    "Before, contractors had to spend valuable jobsite time on window and door trim carpentry," says Patti Pellock, senior marketing manager for CertainTeed Restoration Millwork. "Now there is no worrying about imprecise and expensive do-overs. The new J-Pocket with Cut-out creates an instant, perfect and flat installation."

    The Restoration Millwork J-Pocket with Cut-out is available in a 4-inch width with nominal 5/4-inch thickness with either Smooth or TrueTexture woodgrain. It joins the existing standard J-Pocket trimboard line, which includes smooth or woodgrain finishes in 4- and 6-inch widths. J-Pocket trimboards come with FinishedEdge, a smooth finish created by a proprietary heat-sealing process that prevents dirt from collecting on the surface.

    Made from cellular polyvinyl chloride (PVC), the Restoration Millwork full line of trim, beadboard and accessories is engineered to look, feel and work like top-grade lumber. Unlike wood, however, it is made with a long-lasting, low-maintenance material that is resistant to rotting, warping, moisture and insects. Offered in Natural White finish, Restoration Millwork can also be painted to complement exterior colors. It can be cut using ordinary woodworking tools and fastened with nails or screws.

    In addition, Restoration Millwork complements all siding materials -- including vinyl, fiber cement, wood, stucco and brick -- and is ideal for single- and multi-family housing, light commercial developments and remodeling projects. It is highly resistant to yellowing caused by UV rays, resists freezing during winter months, features a Class A (Class 1) flame spread classification and is backed by a 25-year limited warranty.

    For more information, visit http://www.certainteed.com.

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    March 12 Carrollton Village Council - March 15, 2012 by Mr HomeBuilder

    KEY ACTION After hearing a request from Building Inspector Blaine Strawder, council agreed to let him do his job according to the current village ordinances.

    Strawder asked council to reconsider a memo he received from then-Mayor Dave Flanary from June 2008 that restricted him from issuing any building permits for replacement roofing, installation or replacement siding, windows, gutter installation or replacement, and soffit installation or replacement.

    Current ordinances, according to Village Solicitor Clarke Battista, state that Strawder will issue permits and inspect when necessary for any project that includes demolition, alterations, construction, remodeling, or removing.

    All council members voted in favor of allowing Strawder to issue permits and inspect, with the exception of Mary Ann Miller who voted against the measure.

    OTHER ACTION

    Learned the Second Street water line replacement is being bid. Bid openings will be noon March 22.

    Heard the Fourth Street sewer line project is set to begin March 19.

    Learned the paving bids are being accepted. They will be opened 3 p.m. March 15.

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    There’s no place like home - March 14, 2012 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Theres no place like home

    Home Show & Design Expo offers information on the home, both inside and outside

    BY JENNIFER AMATO

    Staff Writer

    Visitors to the 23rd annual Home Show & Interior Design Expo look at a whirlpool with a waterfall on March 10 at the New Jersey Convention Center in Edison. SCOTT FRIEDMAN With spring right around the corner, hundreds of contractors, landscapers, shed builders, pool and spa installers, and interior decorators were on hand to provide renovation project ideas at the 24th annual New Jersey Home Show & Design Expo.

    The home improvement expo, held at the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center in Edison, offered information on heating and cooling, exterior work, fencing, gutter systems, solar energy, saunas, power washing, and sunrooms to thousands of area residents who attended during the weekend of March 9-11.

    Garden State Brickface, Windows & Siding, which partnered with Renewal by Anderson, was probably one of the most popular attractions, thanks to a special guest appearance by Sandra Lee, author and celebrity chef for The Food Network. Lee, who originally got her start in home and garden projects, was representing the two companies that replaced the windows and siding on her house in New York last summer.

    I called four different companies, she said. I felt I could trust [Garden State Brickface]. They were very good about showing me and sharing with me my options and whats available.

    She said most of the work was completed within a few short weeks while she was visiting schools in France with her niece.

    They handled it like it was their house, she said, impressed that her white rug was still white after the project was completed.

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    FauxPanels.com Announces Its Newest Faux Stone Design – Norwich Coral Stone - March 14, 2012 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Manufactured stone exterior panels with the look and feel of coral create new design options for home owners at an affordable price.

    Deer Park, NY (PRWEB) March 13, 2012

    When it comes to design, people want options, said Steve Barron, president of Faux Panels. Real coral is rare, incredibly expensive, not practical for many climates and getting it harms fish habitats. Our Norwich coral paneling provides the exact same look in a way thats economical and environmentally sound.

    Anyone who has visited the Caribbean, Mediterranean and other seaside towns around the world knows how beautiful coral stone buildings can be. Designers love it because of the tropical feel it adds to a building, but today its usually price prohibitive and might not be readily available in a given area.

    Environmentally Sound & Beautiful

    Real coral in the ocean is the home to fish and other marine wildlife. Norwich coral stone veneer provides the look you want while easing your conscience in regard to the environmental impact no fish are disturbed for your decorating plans.

    To ensure an authentic appearance, Norwich manufactured stone panels are made from molds created from genuine coral stone. Unlike real coral, these polyurethane panels are very durable and wont chip or crack.

    Even better, the light weight of the faux stone panels means that it can be used in DIY projects or by contractors and architects in areas where coral stones genuine weight would be a problem. Use it as foundation cover, to edge a deck, create an exterior accent wall or cover an entire house.

    Low Maintenance Beauty

    Norwich coral stone siding is very low maintenance just the occasional power washing is needed. They resist wear and tear, and hold up beautifully in all climates without shrinking, cracking or warping.

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    On the Record / March 13, 2012 - March 13, 2012 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Hires/Promotions/ Honors

    Five Star Bank promoted Amy Schneggenburger to retail area manager. Schneggenburger currently manages the retail bank branch in Olean and will now oversee additional retail bank branches in the southwest market area, including branches in Yorkshire, Salamanca, Allegany, Cuba, Lakewood and Ellicottville. She joined the bank in April 2000 as an assistant branch manager at the former Allegany First Tier Bank and Trust location.

    Lawley Benefits Group of Rochester named Fausto Prattico a benefits consultant. Prattico, who has more than 10 years of health care experience, most recently worked at a local employee-benefits consulting firm. He is a graduate of St. John Fisher College.

    Company items

    Saint-Gobain, a global manufacturer of building products, was awarded the ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the second consecutive year. The award recognizes the companys outstanding leadership in energy management and reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Saint-Gobain employs more than 1,100 people in the state. CertainTeed, the companys North American subsidiary, employs more than 100 people at its siding plant in Buffalo.

    MidCity Office Furniture recently completed the space planning, design and furniture installation for Community Health Center of Buffalos new facility at 34 Benwood Ave. in Buffalo. The facility represents a$6 million investment.

    Buffalo Computer Graphics, Blasdell, was awarded a$49,440 federal contract for radar components from the U.S. Coast Guards Command and Control Engineering Center, Portsmouth, Va.

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    ProBuild Morgantown, W. Va. Location Celebrates Grand Opening - March 13, 2012 by Mr HomeBuilder

    MORGANTOWN, W.Va., March 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- ProBuild Holdings Inc., one of the nation's largest professional building materials suppliers, today announced the grand opening of its Morgantown, W. Va. location. The grand opening celebration will take place from 11 a.m. 3 p.m. on March 14 at the ProBuild facility at 201 North Metro Drive, Morgantown, W. Va.

    (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20120109/LA32516LOGO)

    Builders, contractors and do-it-yourself enthusiasts are invited to come and check out the new facility and enjoy lunch. Vendors will also be on hand with product displays and giveaways.

    "We're proud to bring our local market expertise and ProBuild's national reach to Morgantown and our neighboring states," said Brian Massie, general manager of the ProBuild Morgantown location. "Whether you're a big production builder, a contractor or you're taking on a home improvement project for yourself, we've got the supplies you need and a local team of experts to help you get the job done."

    The 35,000 sq. ft. Morgantown facility provides a full range of building materials and products to meet growing demand in the market. ProBuild Morgantown offers lumber, building materials, windows, exterior doors, siding and trim, and a variety of hardware items. Customers of the new location will have access to materials from nearby ProBuild facilities, including Winchester, Va. which specializes in components and Frederick, Md. which specializes in millwork.

    The Morgantown location is one of the most recent additions to ProBuild's national footprint. The company employs approximately a dozen new employees at the facility. ProBuild now has two locations in West Virginia and nine locations in the surrounding states. The company's national reach helps ensure customers have access to the building materials and products they need when they need them, along with a locally staffed and managed team to provide on-the-ground support and expertise to help get the job done.

    Click here for ProBuild's Morgantown store hours and directions. To learn more about ProBuild, please visit http://www.ProBuild.com.

    About ProBuildProBuild is one of the nation's largest diversified suppliers of lumber and building materials to professional builders and contractors. ProBuild currently operates more than 430 lumber and building product distribution, manufacturing and assembly centers serving 45 U.S. states. ProBuild sells a broad selection of building materials including lumber and plywood, engineered wood, gypsum wallboard and other drywall products, millwork, trusses, roofing, siding products, tools, insulation materials, and metal and hardware specialties. The company's manufacturing activities include trusses, wall panels, millwork, and pre-hung door and window fabrication. ProBuild's construction services include the installation of framing, millwork, insulation and other products. To learn more about ProBuild, visit their website at http://www.probuild.com.

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    Homeowner Mary Kay Williams Alleges Sears Vinyl Siding Destroyed Her Family’s Home - March 13, 2012 by Mr HomeBuilder

    Single Mother and Corporate Giant Face-off in Courtroom Over Black Mold Ordeal

    Houston, Texas (PRWEB) March 13, 2012

    According to Ms. Williamss petition pending in the 165th Judicial District of Harris County, Texas, her ordeal began in 1993 with Sears unsuccessful attempt to correct the faulty installation. She alleges that in 2005 the company removed the vinyl siding and covered the exterior walls with plastic sheeting, leaving the home uninhabitable, the family displaced and allowing snakes, rats, squirrels and lizards to take up residence in an unsecured home. In deposition testimony by a former Sears insurance adjuster, the Williams home was declared a total loss in 2007. Today, over five years later, Sears and its subcontractors have not compensated Williams for the loss of her home, contents and the cost of living outside of her home. Court filings indicate all is not well between Sears and its subcontractors either as its mold remediation subcontractor has also sued Sears (Cause No. 2009-12785, 165th Judicial District of Harris County, Texas).

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    Mary Kay Williams

    832-423-3827 Email Information

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    Associated Materials Announces Appointment of Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary - March 1, 2012 by Mr HomeBuilder

    CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio, March 1, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Associated Materials, LLC today announced the appointment of Paul Morrisroe as Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Secretary. Mr. Morrisroe, previously Vice President of Finance, Precision Components at Barnes Group Inc., brings over 20 years of management experience in manufacturing and logistical services companies, including three years serving in a senior management capacity. He takes over for Chief Financial Officer Stephen E. Graham.

    Jerry W. Burris, President and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "We are thrilled that Paul will be leading the AMI finance organization. He brings a proven track record and will play an integral role in creating business and financial metrics to drive sustainable profitable growth. Paul's knowledge of financial and operational management will provide valuable leadership to the organization as we continue to strengthen and grow our business."

    Mr. Morrisroe, originally from Connecticut, earned a B.S. in accounting from the University of Connecticut and an M.B.A. from Purdue University. Prior to joining Associated Materials, Mr. Morrisroe served in various management positions within Barnes Group Inc. over the course of 15 years, including as Vice President of Finance, Precision Components from April 2011 to February 2012, Vice President, Internal Audit from February 2009 to March 2011, Barnes Industrial Group Controller from 2005 to 2008, Barnes Aerospace Group Controller from 2000 to 2004 and Director of Accounting and Planning from 1997 to 2000.

    About Associated Materials

    The Company is a leading, vertically integrated manufacturer and distributor of exterior residential building products in the United States and Canada. The Company produces a comprehensive offering of exterior building products, including vinyl windows, vinyl siding, aluminum trim coil and aluminum and steel siding and accessories, which are produced at the Company's 11 manufacturing facilities. The Company also sells complementary products that are manufactured by third parties, such as roofing materials, insulation, exterior doors, vinyl siding in a shake and scallop design and installation equipment and tools that are primarily distributed through its company-operated supply centers. The Company's products are sold primarily through its extensive dual-distribution network, consisting of 121 company-operated supply centers, through which it sells directly to its contractor customers, and the Company's direct sales channel, through which it sells to approximately 250 independent distributors and dealers, who then sell to their customers. The Company maintains a website athttp://www.associatedmaterials.com.

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