Remodeling Payback With Windows: Vinyl Windows a Top 10 Replacement Project
Remodeling Payback With Windows: Vinyl Windows a Top 10 Replacement Project
Columbus, OH (PRWEB) February 15, 2012
Even during these belt-tightening economic times, homeowners are adding value to their homes by continuing to invest in remodeling projects. And, according to the Remodeling 2011–12 Cost vs. Value Report (http://www.costvsvalue.com), the replacement of older, inefficient windows with upscale vinyl replacement windows is one of the ten most popular projects with payback for homeowners.
“Adding energy-efficient, low-maintenance vinyl windows to the home can have an average payback of 69.1 percent according to the Cost vs. Value Report,” says Gary Pember, vice president of marketing for Simonton Windows. “The same study shows that the average cost for such a replacement (involving 10 double-hung 3-by-5 vinyl windows with Low-E glass and simulated woodgrain trim) is $ 14,328.
“The good news is that, according to this study, the cost recouped at the time of selling the home with these new windows would be about $ 9,898. Even more importantly, homeowners investing in this type of remodeling project can save energy costs every single day once the new windows are installed.”
Pember points out that, in the study, vinyl replacement windows had a higher return-on-investment than wood replacement windows. “Today’s homeowners are seeking top-quality vinyl windows due to their aesthetic value, low-maintenance features and long-term energy efficiency benefits,” says Pember.
According to the study, a vinyl replacement window project for a homeowner had a higher projected return-on-investment than several other popular home upgrade projects, including a bathroom remodel or addition, a major kitchen remodel, the addition of a master suite or the replacement of the roof. A window replacement project can be especially valuable for homes built prior to 1978 due to the importance of replacing lead-based painted windows in older homes.
“Lead-safe awareness should be a priority concern for homeowners,” says Pember. “The potential dangers of lead dust poisoning from window frames in homes built prior to 1978 is frightening – especially for households with small children and pregnant women.” Simonton offers a dedicated educational website at http://www.simonton.com/leadsafe and an informative YouTube video clip at http://www.youtube.com/simontonwindows that provides additional details on the company’s lead-safe awareness initiative.
Window Investment
One homeowner who has seen stunning results from replacing his home’s windows is Stu McDowell of Evergreen Park, Ill.
A year after replacing 11 old wood windows in his 1954 ranch-style home with ENERGY STAR® qualified Simonton windows, Northern Illinois Gas representatives asked to inspect his gas meter for possible faultiness. Because McDowell’s energy usage was so low compared to prior years, the gas company as concerned that his meter was malfunctioning.
“There was nothing wrong with our meter,” says McDowell. “It was our window investment paying off. We requested triple pane glass, Krypton gas filler and the Simonton Super Spacer® System in the glass package to maximize the efficiency of the windows. So, at a time when gas prices are soaring all over the country, our bills are like something out of yesteryear!”
Contractor Recommendation
Another homeowner, Mark Clement, in Ambler, Penn., found similarly impressive results when replacing the windows in his 100+ year old home.
“I’m a professional contractor, so I knew to look for quality-built windows when we decided it was time to replace our old mangled windows,” says Clement, co-host of MyFixItUpLife radio show and website. “For my money, Simonton is the best brand available in the marketplace. Their multi-chambered construction and fusion-welded corners truly help reduce air and water infiltration into the home.
“As soon as we installed the Simonton windows, we noticed a reduction in our heating and cooling bills, plus our home was definitely more comfortable to live in year-round. I advise all of my customers that replacing older windows with top-quality vinyl windows is definitely a project that has both immediate and long-term benefits.”
Simonton Windows produces ENERGY STAR qualified replacement and new construction windows and doors, including a line of impact-resistant products. Simonton ranked “Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Windows and Doors, Two Years in a Row” in the J.D. Power and Associates 2010-2011 Windows and Patio Doors Satisfaction Studies SM.
Simonton was also ranked #1 in quality in the 2009, 2007, 2002 and 1998 Brand Use Studies sponsored by Builder magazine and has won three Best In Class Awards administered by LBM Journal Research Institute.
Founded in 1946, Simonton’s hallmark has been to deliver the industry’s shortest, most dependable lead-times. Part of Fortune Brand Home & Security (NYSE: FBHS), Simonton delivers award-recognized products nationwide to key markets throughout the 48 continental United States. Simonton is a founding sponsor of The Weather Museum and a supporter of Homes for Our Troops. For information, call (800) SIMONTON (1-800-746-6686) or visit http://www.simonton.com.
PHOTOGRAPHY: Contact Kathy Ziprik at Kathy_ziprik(at)simonton(dot)com.
SIMONTON ON-LINE NEWS ROOM: http://news.simonton.com/
Simonton Windows received the highest numerical score among window and door manufacturers in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2010-2011 Windows and Patio Doors Satisfaction StudiesSM. 2011 study based on responses from 2,605 consumers measuring 11 brands and measures opinions of consumers who purchased new windows or patio doors in the previous 12 months. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed in March-April 2011. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.
ENERGY STAR is a government program that helps consumers protect the environment through superior energy efficiency and is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Source Information: http://www.remodeling.hw.net/2011/costvsvalue/national.aspx. © 2011 Hanley Wood, LLC. Complete data from the Remodeling 2011–12 Cost vs. Value Report can be downloaded free at http://www.costvsvalue.com.
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Remodeling Payback With Windows: Vinyl Windows a Top 10 Replacement Project
Remodeling Payback With Windows: Vinyl Windows a Top 10 Replacement Project
Columbus, OH (PRWEB) February 15, 2012
Even during these belt-tightening economic times, homeowners are adding value to their homes by continuing to invest in remodeling projects. And, according to the Remodeling 2011–12 Cost vs. Value Report (http://www.costvsvalue.com), the replacement of older, inefficient windows with upscale vinyl replacement windows is one of the ten most popular projects with payback for homeowners.
“Adding energy-efficient, low-maintenance vinyl windows to the home can have an average payback of 69.1 percent according to the Cost vs. Value Report,” says Gary Pember, vice president of marketing for Simonton Windows. “The same study shows that the average cost for such a replacement (involving 10 double-hung 3-by-5 vinyl windows with Low-E glass and simulated woodgrain trim) is $ 14,328.
“The good news is that, according to this study, the cost recouped at the time of selling the home with these new windows would be about $ 9,898. Even more importantly, homeowners investing in this type of remodeling project can save energy costs every single day once the new windows are installed.”
Pember points out that, in the study, vinyl replacement windows had a higher return-on-investment than wood replacement windows. “Today’s homeowners are seeking top-quality vinyl windows due to their aesthetic value, low-maintenance features and long-term energy efficiency benefits,” says Pember.
According to the study, a vinyl replacement window project for a homeowner had a higher projected return-on-investment than several other popular home upgrade projects, including a bathroom remodel or addition, a major kitchen remodel, the addition of a master suite or the replacement of the roof. A window replacement project can be especially valuable for homes built prior to 1978 due to the importance of replacing lead-based painted windows in older homes.
“Lead-safe awareness should be a priority concern for homeowners,” says Pember. “The potential dangers of lead dust poisoning from window frames in homes built prior to 1978 is frightening – especially for households with small children and pregnant women.” Simonton offers a dedicated educational website at http://www.simonton.com/leadsafe and an informative YouTube video clip at http://www.youtube.com/simontonwindows that provides additional details on the company’s lead-safe awareness initiative.
Window Investment
One homeowner who has seen stunning results from replacing his home’s windows is Stu McDowell of Evergreen Park, Ill.
A year after replacing 11 old wood windows in his 1954 ranch-style home with ENERGY STAR® qualified Simonton windows, Northern Illinois Gas representatives asked to inspect his gas meter for possible faultiness. Because McDowell’s energy usage was so low compared to prior years, the gas company as concerned that his meter was malfunctioning.
“There was nothing wrong with our meter,” says McDowell. “It was our window investment paying off. We requested triple pane glass, Krypton gas filler and the Simonton Super Spacer® System in the glass package to maximize the efficiency of the windows. So, at a time when gas prices are soaring all over the country, our bills are like something out of yesteryear!”
Contractor Recommendation
Another homeowner, Mark Clement, in Ambler, Penn., found similarly impressive results when replacing the windows in his 100+ year old home.
“I’m a professional contractor, so I knew to look for quality-built windows when we decided it was time to replace our old mangled windows,” says Clement, co-host of MyFixItUpLife radio show and website. “For my money, Simonton is the best brand available in the marketplace. Their multi-chambered construction and fusion-welded corners truly help reduce air and water infiltration into the home.
“As soon as we installed the Simonton windows, we noticed a reduction in our heating and cooling bills, plus our home was definitely more comfortable to live in year-round. I advise all of my customers that replacing older windows with top-quality vinyl windows is definitely a project that has both immediate and long-term benefits.”
Simonton Windows produces ENERGY STAR qualified replacement and new construction windows and doors, including a line of impact-resistant products. Simonton ranked “Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Windows and Doors, Two Years in a Row” in the J.D. Power and Associates 2010-2011 Windows and Patio Doors Satisfaction Studies SM.
Simonton was also ranked #1 in quality in the 2009, 2007, 2002 and 1998 Brand Use Studies sponsored by Builder magazine and has won three Best In Class Awards administered by LBM Journal Research Institute.
Founded in 1946, Simonton’s hallmark has been to deliver the industry’s shortest, most dependable lead-times. Part of Fortune Brand Home & Security (NYSE: FBHS), Simonton delivers award-recognized products nationwide to key markets throughout the 48 continental United States. Simonton is a founding sponsor of The Weather Museum and a supporter of Homes for Our Troops. For information, call (800) SIMONTON (1-800-746-6686) or visit http://www.simonton.com.
PHOTOGRAPHY: Contact Kathy Ziprik at Kathy_ziprik(at)simonton(dot)com.
SIMONTON ON-LINE NEWS ROOM: http://news.simonton.com/
Simonton Windows received the highest numerical score among window and door manufacturers in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2010-2011 Windows and Patio Doors Satisfaction StudiesSM. 2011 study based on responses from 2,605 consumers measuring 11 brands and measures opinions of consumers who purchased new windows or patio doors in the previous 12 months. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed in March-April 2011. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.
ENERGY STAR is a government program that helps consumers protect the environment through superior energy efficiency and is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Source Information: http://www.remodeling.hw.net/2011/costvsvalue/national.aspx. © 2011 Hanley Wood, LLC. Complete data from the Remodeling 2011–12 Cost vs. Value Report can be downloaded free at http://www.costvsvalue.com.
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SunGard Enhances Trading Execution Services With the Addition of its Fox River Technology
SunGard Enhances Trading Execution Services With the Addition of its Fox River Technology
New York City (PRWEB) February 13, 2012
SunGard has enhanced its execution services with the addition of its Fox River Execution Solutions to help improve execution quality, minimize information leakage and decrease overall execution costs. Fox River will be part of SunGard’s newly consolidated broker-dealer, SunGard Brokerage & Securities Services LLC, which offers a wide variety of brokerage products and services that help fulfill customers’ trading and commission management needs through a single relationship.
Fox River Execution Solutions includes algorithms, sponsored access, sales trading, and access to an alternative trading system. Its technology helps customers reduce overall latency in reaching external venues, helping them improve fill rates and execution price. Fox River is offered through an agency broker-dealer, supported by a team of traders, researchers and developers, and has been an award winning algorithmic execution provider from 2007-2011 based on data tabulated by Elkins McSherry for Institutional Investor.
Denean Williams, chief executive and investment officer of Cameron Capital Management said, “By bringing Fox River into its consolidated broker-dealer, SunGard has created a simpler way for us to do business. We have worked with the Fox River sales trading team for many years, and we now use all of the Fox River Execution Solutions. Working with this technology and with a SunGard team that delivers exceptional service has helped us customize advanced trading strategies.”
Bob Santella, head of SunGard’s capital markets US trading software and brokerage business, said, “SunGard’s goal is to imbed high frequency trading techniques into our full suite of execution services with a focus on customer service. We are achieving this goal by combining our execution services under a single broker-dealer and by leveraging SunGard’s Fox River’s award winning technology to enhance our entire suite of execution solutions.”
About SunGard
SunGard is one of the world’s leading software and technology services companies. SunGard has more than 17,000 employees and serves approximately 25,000 customers in more than 70 countries. SunGard provides software and processing solutions for financial services, education and the public sector. SunGard also provides disaster recovery services, managed IT services, information availability consulting services and business continuity management software. With annual revenue of about $ 4.5 billion, SunGard is the largest privately held software and services company and was ranked 434 on the Fortune 500 in 2011. Look for us wherever the mission is critical. For more information, please visit http://www.sungard.com.
Trademark Information: SunGard and the SunGard logo and Fox River Execution are trademarks or registered trademarks of SunGard Data Systems Inc. or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and other countries. All other trade names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
SunGard’s Fox River Execution Solutions, SunGard’s Correspondent Clearing and SunGard’s Securities Lending are offered by SunGard Brokerage & Securities Services LLC, Member NYSE, FINRA, SIPC.
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SunGard Enhances Trading Execution Services With the Addition of its Fox River Technology
SunGard Enhances Trading Execution Services With the Addition of its Fox River Technology
New York City (PRWEB) February 13, 2012
SunGard has enhanced its execution services with the addition of its Fox River Execution Solutions to help improve execution quality, minimize information leakage and decrease overall execution costs. Fox River will be part of SunGard’s newly consolidated broker-dealer, SunGard Brokerage & Securities Services LLC, which offers a wide variety of brokerage products and services that help fulfill customers’ trading and commission management needs through a single relationship.
Fox River Execution Solutions includes algorithms, sponsored access, sales trading, and access to an alternative trading system. Its technology helps customers reduce overall latency in reaching external venues, helping them improve fill rates and execution price. Fox River is offered through an agency broker-dealer, supported by a team of traders, researchers and developers, and has been an award winning algorithmic execution provider from 2007-2011 based on data tabulated by Elkins McSherry for Institutional Investor.
Denean Williams, chief executive and investment officer of Cameron Capital Management said, “By bringing Fox River into its consolidated broker-dealer, SunGard has created a simpler way for us to do business. We have worked with the Fox River sales trading team for many years, and we now use all of the Fox River Execution Solutions. Working with this technology and with a SunGard team that delivers exceptional service has helped us customize advanced trading strategies.”
Bob Santella, head of SunGard’s capital markets US trading software and brokerage business, said, “SunGard’s goal is to imbed high frequency trading techniques into our full suite of execution services with a focus on customer service. We are achieving this goal by combining our execution services under a single broker-dealer and by leveraging SunGard’s Fox River’s award winning technology to enhance our entire suite of execution solutions.”
About SunGard
SunGard is one of the world’s leading software and technology services companies. SunGard has more than 17,000 employees and serves approximately 25,000 customers in more than 70 countries. SunGard provides software and processing solutions for financial services, education and the public sector. SunGard also provides disaster recovery services, managed IT services, information availability consulting services and business continuity management software. With annual revenue of about $ 4.5 billion, SunGard is the largest privately held software and services company and was ranked 434 on the Fortune 500 in 2011. Look for us wherever the mission is critical. For more information, please visit http://www.sungard.com.
Trademark Information: SunGard and the SunGard logo and Fox River Execution are trademarks or registered trademarks of SunGard Data Systems Inc. or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and other countries. All other trade names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
SunGard’s Fox River Execution Solutions, SunGard’s Correspondent Clearing and SunGard’s Securities Lending are offered by SunGard Brokerage & Securities Services LLC, Member NYSE, FINRA, SIPC.
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Perennial Wood Decking: Next Generation of Wood Decking Launches
Perennial Wood Decking: Next Generation of Wood Decking Launches
Orlando, Florida (PRWEB) February 08, 2012
Builders, remodelers, deck professionals and their homeowner customers have a new choice for long-lasting, real wood decking: Perennial Wood™ decking . Perennial Wood is real wood made to endure through TruLast™ Technology. It resists changes from moisture and remains dimensionally stable – three times more stable than unmodified wood – for decades. The modification process makes it less susceptible to the shrinking and swelling that lead to cracking, cupping and warping. Best of all, TruLast Technology provides a physical barrier throughout the wood that’s warranted to protect against rot, decay and movement for 25 years.
“Perennial Wood decking provides the best of both worlds: long-lasting decking with the authenticity of real wood,” said Jim Flickinger, market development manager for Perennial Wood decking. “Trade professionals can work with a material they know and trust, real wood, and homeowners get a beautiful deck that will last.”
Workability of Wood
Because Perennial Wood decking is real wood, no special tools are needed. It cuts, drills, planes, sands and fastens just like natural wood. Stainless steel fasteners are recommended to prevent corroded fasteners from bleeding into the wood.
A Complete, Prefinished System
Perennial Wood decking includes a complete system of deck boards, top and bottom rails, balusters, posts, stair treads and fascia. Each piece comes with a two-step, factory-finish in a choice of four stains: Cape Cod Gray, Cedar, Mahogany or Redwood, for a consistent look, and less time spent on finishing. Unfinished end cuts will not compromise the integrity and longevity of the wood because Perennial Wood is modified throughout. For cosmetic retouching, Perennial Wood Deck Finish is available for end cuts and incidental scratches.
Renewing the Finish
Similar to most outdoor building materials, years of exposure to the sun and other elements will cause the finish on Perennial Wood to patina naturally. If homeowners want to renew the finish for aesthetic reasons, they have several options:
Refresh the finish by cleaning with a neutral pH deck cleaner
Re-stain the deck in the same finish color
Re-color the deck by stripping the old finish color and applying new
It is important to note that while finishes naturally wear off over time, Perennial Wood is modified throughout and unaffected by a faded finish. It will remain more dimensionally stable, straighter and harder than other decking materials.
Availability
Perennial Wood decking and related components are available in New England at approximately 100 Lowe’s stores, and select building materials retailers and deck dealers in New England. To find a location, visit: PerennialWood.com. Consumers and trade professionals can receive updates on new market introductions and new applications at PerennialWood.com.
Professional Resources
CAD drawings, installation instructions and technical specifications are all available at PerennialWood.com.
About TruLast Technology
Perennial Wood is made possible by TruLast Technology, a proprietary process that permanently transforms the wood’s cellular structure throughout using heat, pressure and an organic compound to replace water-loving (hydrophilic) groups in the wood’s cells with water-hating (hydrophobic) groups. The result is real wood made to endure.
About Eastman
Perennial Wood is made and manufactured by Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE: EMN), a Fortune 500 company with more than 80 years of history in acetylating wood pulp. In 2010, 13 percent of Eastman’s total revenues were derived from sales of raw materials to the building and construction industry. Eastman is actively engaged with Responsible Care® and is committed to continuously improving its sustainability performance through innovative, environmentally and socially responsible solutions. For more information on Perennial Wood, visit PerennialWood.com or call 800.530.7495.
/NOTE TO EDITORS: Please visit our online newsroom to learn more about our distribution partnerships with Boston Cedar and The Empire Company./
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