Thursday, May 15, 2008
Crawford & Brinkman
Door & Window Co.
I am proud to announce that Craft-Bilt Manufacturing today named Crawford & Brinkman the exclusive representative for Betterliving products in the Central Illinois area. A fixture in the greater Peoria community, Crawford and Brinkman Door and Window Company of Peoria has been in service for over 50 years. Already specialists in windows, retractable awnings and all types of residential doors, they are known for their professional installation and service.
Crawford and Brinkman president Tom Hoffman says that he is proud to be selected to represent Betterliving products in the Peoria market. “Betterliving focuses on the quality side of the business and so do we,” Hoffman said. “Our customers are like family. We always go back to make sure that all of our customers are completely satisfied, and they are.”
Tom is often recognized locally because he stars in his own television commercials. “I’m so bad at it that people remember me,” Tom told me. If you’re watching TV in Peoria and you see Tom, let me know what you think!
CRAFT-BILT SPONSORS THIRD ANNUAL ARC/PDDC GOLF OUTING
Craft-Bilt Manufacturing Company, the manufacturer of Betterliving® Patio & Sunrooms sponsored The Arc/PDDC (Philadelphia Developmental Disabilities Corp) annual golf outing. The day of golf took place at the Bala Cynwyd Country Club in Philadelphia followed by a buffet dinner and silent auction. The proceeds from the event fund art and music therapy for Arc/PDDC clients.
This was the third year for this fundraiser and Craft-Bilt's third year as a sponsor. Andy Stone, president, of Craft-Bilt didn’t want his employees to lose time from work for this event so he sponsored students and staff from the School District of Philadelphia to play golf on their behalf. This was a great opportunity for the students to play golf and support Arc/PDDC.
Robert Coleman, Director of Athletics / PIAA Dist. XII Chairman of the School District of Philadelphia had informed Andy that three of the students who participated in this fundraiser the previous two years had received full college scholarships to play golf.
For more information on Craft-Bilt Manufacturing Company or Betterliving® Patio & Sunrooms visit
http://www.craftbilt.com/betterliving
Dog Days of Summer
Our Account Manager, Richard Ball was painting the back wall of his sunroom when his dog, Butterscotch, came into the room and saw that it was raining outside.
So what did Butterscotch do? He immediately went to the window and watched the rain as if he wanted to go outside. By the way, Butterscoth piled up his “toys” by himself and laid his head down on the soft pillow of toys.
Was Your Home Built Before 1978?
If so, you should know about the Lead Paint Hazard Information program!
Do you know that federal law requires contractors performing renovations in homes built before 1978 to distribute a lead hazard information pamphlet (“Protect Your Family from Lead in Your Home”) to homeowners/occupants prior to beginning any renovation or remodeling activity that disturbs paint. To read the full article, go to http://www.nsc.org/issues/lead/leadrenovation.htm.
What does the law require?
Contractors are supposed to distribute a lead pamphlet to the homeowner and occupants before beginning renovation…and they are supposed to obtain confirmation of receipt of lead pamphlet from homeowner and occupants, or a certificate of mailing from the post office.
Retain records for 3 years.
What types of activities are subject to the law?
· Remodeling and repair/maintenance
· Window replacement
· Electrical work, Painting, Plumbing, Carpentry
What type of remodeling activities are likely to disturb paint:
Any work that breaks through the wall of your house, such as installing a new door or replacing windows
Removing paint; sanding or scraping painted surfaces, or painting outside surfaces
Remodeling work that involves tearing down walls; removing windows and woodwork
Repairs such as fixing plumbing or electrical systems; repairing heating or ventilation ducts that disturb painted surfaces.
Exception: Jobs that affect less than two square feet of paint are not subject to this law.
Want to know more? Betterliving Sunrooms will be happy to send you information! Visit the Contact Us page and request a free copy of the Lead Pamphlet.