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- How to Prevent Your Trees From Toppling
- The Sacramento Bee (1/8/2008)
- Jan. 8--Howling winds took their toll on the Sacramento area's tree population last week, and strong gusts Tuesday could topple even more. But there are some methods residents can use to prevent their valuable trees from falling victim to winds or storms later this winter. The most obvious sign of a vulnerable tree is if it's leaning noticeably and if the ground around it has heaved upward, said Luanne Leineke, a certified arborist and stewardship coordinator with the Sacramento Tree Foundation.
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Tigerwood Decking Gives Homeowners an Exotic Hardwood Deck
- ebuild (1/8/2008)
- Advantage Trim and Lumber today announced the release of Tigerwood Decking to finally give homeowners a low maintenance and long life deck material at a cheaper price than other hardwoods like Ipe. Advantage Trim and Lumber provides Tigerwood decking in many different widths and lengths. This product is also available in hardwood flooring so homeowners can have the same beauty and durability for both indoor and outdoor applications.
- Ventura County Star, Calif., Business Profile Column
- Ventura County Star (1/6/2008)
- Jan. 6--Landscapes by Jeffery Inc. is an award-winning business that generates more than $3 million in annual revenue by providing high-end landscaping. Jeff Tobias started the company 22 years ago with one employee. Clients typically have found Landscapes by Jeffery through word of mouth.
- Keeping House: WITH HELP FROM OUR EXPERTS, RESOLVE TO PROTECT YOUR BIGGEST INVESTMENT
- San Jose Mercury News (1/5/2008)
- Jan. 5--Your home is your biggest investment, and it only makes sense to maintain it. Here's a cautionary tale from Iris Harrell, president and CEO of Harrell Remodeling in Mountain View: Harrell's advice: Stop deferring maintenance and start doing all those things you haven't gotten around to, such as exterior painting, caulking, deck repair or leaky hose bibs.
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HB and G Building Products Aquires Dixie-Pacific
- ebuild (1/3/2008)
- HB and G Building Products, Inc. announced today the agreement to purchase certain manufacturing assets of Dixie-Pacific Manufacturing Company. Owned by Fortune Brands, Inc., Dixie-Pacific is one of the leading manufacturers of synthetic and wood porch products, with its operations based in Gadsden, Alabama.
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RDI Announces Release of Titan Pro Rail
- ebuild (12/18/2007)
- Railing Dynamics, Inc. announces the expansion of its product line with the addition of the Titan Pro Rail systems, the company's third major railing line. Titan Pro Rail, a vinyl-clad aluminum railing system, is designed to provide an aesthetically pleasing look with sleek lines and the most simplified, fastest, installation of any railing system on the market.
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Universal Forest Products' ProWood Micro Formulation Earns EPP Status
- ebuild (12/12/2007)
- Universal Forest Products is proud to note that the chemical formulation it uses to treat wood is the only one to earn the esteemed Green Cross recognition, which marks its treated wood as an Environmentally Preferred Product. Universal's treated product line, ProWood Micro, is manufactured with MicroPro, a product of Osmose Inc. that last week was named the first and only wood preservative technology in the world to earn the Environmentally Preferable Product (EPP) certification from Scientific Certification Systems, a leading third-party certification firm.
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SEI Chemical Produces Higher Level of Water Repellency and UV Protection on Decks
- ebuild (12/3/2007)
- A novel nanotechnological wooden deck sealing product from SEI Chemical, available in natural and tinted formulations, promises commercial and consumer users a higher degree of water repellency, faster surface dry times and long-term performance at price points comparable to generic house paint. The product features a new water preventative technology utilizing a nanoparticulate that does not allow moisture to hold a wet edge. This allows the coating to dry up to 3 times faster than beading silicone based treatments, which extends the coatings life span.
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New LOCK-DOWN Epoxy-Bonding Primer Increases Topcoat Adhesion by 50 Percent
- ebuild (11/28/2007)
- Convenience Products, maker of SEAL-KRETE brand products, introduces new LOCK-DOWN Epoxy Bonding Primer. LOCK-DOWN is a resin-rich, self-cross-linking epoxy bonding primer designed specifically for concrete surfaces. Ultra-fine nanoparticles in LOCK-DOWN penetrate deeply into concrete, binding chalk and providing a clean, sound substrate for paint or decorative topcoats.
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Revolutionary Copolymer Blend SheerGrain Decking from L.B. Plastics Inc.
- ebuild (11/27/2007)
- L.B. Plastics' SheerGrain Decking is the most revolutionary decking product on the market combining, a remarkable wood-like appearance with unparalleled weatherability. Rivaling the appearance of a freshly stained wood deck, SheerGrain Decking from L.B. Plastics Inc. is virtually maintenance-free and backed by a limited lifetime warranty. The one-piece tongue and groove design makes it one of the easiest deckboards to install using one screw per joist. Unlike wood and many composite deck systems, the fasteners are hidden giving the deck an exceptionally clean appearance.
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