Lanham, MD (PRWEB) May 20, 2014

Thompson Creek Window Company is included in Window & Doors annual list of North Americas largest manufacturers of residential windows, doors and/or skylights for the 5th year in a row. The annual rankings are based on sales volume.

According to Window & Door magazine, The industry is gearing up for market growth as manufacturers expand their workforces and product lines. Twenty-eight percent of this years Top 100 Manufacturers brought on new employees this past year, with nearly a quarter also introducing new products in the last 12 months.

Thompson Creeks field marketing and sales team will grow by as much as 30% this year. These areas will be the companys biggest growth areas in terms of headcount. In 2014, Thompson Creek Window Company will continue to add horsepower primarily in the operation functions to execute their strategic growth plans.

Manufacturing our own windows is a key competitive differentiator for Thompson Creek Window Company. We eliminate the middle-man and deliver value directly to our customers by selling, manufacturing and installing our windows. This national level recognition - for our regional success - is a testament to Thompson Creeks superior products and installation along with the best customer experience in our industry, which we create every day, said Rick Wuest, President and CEO, Thompson Creek Window Company. I am proud of the recognition earned by our top notch team members for the work they do every day to delight our customers and make them house proud.

For a complete list of all winners, visit The Top 100 Manufacturers of 2014.

About Thompson Creek

The Thompson Creek Window Company is a privately owned and family-operated manufacturer and installer of energy-efficient home improvement replacement products. Founded in 1980, Thompson Creek Window Company began as a manufacturer of energy-efficient, maintenance-free vinyl windows. Since that time, Thompson Creek Window Company has evolved into one of the leading specialty home improvement contracting companies in the nation. The companys product mix includes replacement windows and doors and a clog-free gutter system. Thompson Creek Window Company is headquartered in Lanham, Maryland with an 80,000 square-foot manufacturing facility in Landover, Maryland. Thompson Creek employs over 400 people in the Washington D.C. region.

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MATTOON -- The City Council during its meeting Tuesday approved an ordinance that has the potential to save the city more than $200,000.

The council authorized the issuance of general obligation refunding bonds, and Dan Forbes, a representative of Spear Financial, says the sale will begin today.

"The market looks extremely good," Forbes said at the meeting. "Again, people seem to say there is a real supply-demand imbalance right now...Meaning yields are extremely low.

"I expect to have good reception for the issue."

The substitute bond interest rates are anticipated to be about 1.82 to 1.9 percent, Forbes said "which should result in savings to the city in the very high $200,000 range, and we may do even better than that."

Forbes added that Moody's having reaffirmed the city's A1 bond rating should help.

"There has been a tidal wave of downgrades in the bond market of Illinois communities," Forbes said. "Moody's, for whatever reason, is looking very hard at its ratings, and basically downgrading people. The ratings are affirmed; the ratings report, which you may have already seen, talked about prudent financial management (within the city)."

In other business, the council approved the bid specifications for a window replacement project at Mattoon Police Department. The specifications will include different options for the different sides of the building. Police Chief Jeff Branson said they have received different ranges of estimates that leads administration to believe that at the right price they might be able to replace every window this year.

"During one our white-out snows this winter we had a pretty good sized drift on the ledge inside the building," Branson said about the need to replace the windows. Council member Dave Cox said the energy savings will make the project worthwhile to complete as soon as possible.

Gill said previously that the city has budgeted $55,000 for the replacement of the south side windows first, however the bid will request cost estimates for the replacement of the others as well, which would require a budget amendment. However, if the bids come back at a higher cost, the council will hold off and replace the other windows in later years.

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Q. I have a slate roof that is probably approaching 100 years old. I had one roofer tell me it is at the end of its life and should be replaced with asphalt. The cost to repair the area affected is $4,000. Full replacement is $13,000. Winter was rough on the roof because snow that usually avalanches off stayed on and chipped some of the slate. I will be getting a few more estimates. Can you give me some suggestions of questions to ask to determine whether the best investment is to go asphalt? I am retired and hope to stay in the house for at least five to 10 years. My slate is gray, not real thick, and may be Vermont.

A. Average thickness for slate is 1/4 to 3/8 of an inch. Also, Vermont slate is considered top grade. I suggest you get another opinion. Perhaps slate roof repairer OLyn Contractors of Norwood, http://www.olynroofing.com. Cost to repair what? Replacement of what? A few chips is not necessarily critical to a roof. Replacement is to take off slate and put in asphalt? If so, pretty expensive. Again, get a second opinion. That slate may be good for another 100 years.

Q. Last October a worker stained (exterior semitransparent) my pressure-treated wood 10-foot-by-10-foot deck. It had been power-washed before he stained. Deck came out a nice brown-red color Yankee Barn Sherwin Williams. In the winter, I went outside on the deck to clean the cats litter box. Perhaps chemical (from litter) or something else spilled. Now theres a light white-colored stain on four boards. I tried a mix of one part bleach and two or three parts water to remove, but the white didnt come out. I have leftover stain, but before I apply it, what can I use to remove the white? I think the deck requires a bit of sanding because shoveling scratched the surface here and there.

A. I dont think its a bleach stain, where water has stood on the wood for a goodly time. Try rubbing with Mr. Clean Magic Eraser. If that doesnt work, sand the stain to the bare wood, then restain lightly.

Q. We live in a 30-year-old Colonial. For whatever reason our house has always had an unpleasant odor. It is especially bad in the winter and after rainstorms. I can describe what we have for ventilation and also other aspects that might help give some indication of why we have this odor. In the attic, we have a ridge vent and also small soffit vents. The insulation is blown in throughout the whole home with additional batting on the attic floor. In the basement, we have had water come in the bulkhead over the years and have tried many remedies for this. Currently, it comes in that area only during downpours (we put down towels). The basement is mostly finished and definitely has a musty odor. We try to open the small windows as much as possible to let in fresh air. We also use a dehumidifier in the spring and summer, particularly after rainstorms. I dont see any other leaks, but we do have many finished walls as well as carpeting. The home has gutters leading water away from the house except for a couple of the corners where the gutters lead into drywells (whatever theyre called). Whenever we enter through the front door, the odor seems the worst to me. We also have central air conditioning, which we use all summer long. I know there are home ventilation and dehumidifying systems, and I am wondering whether one would help this situation.

A. Its an odor problem caused by a water problem. The water comes into the cellar through the floor and walls, causing mold to grow. You must stop it with more drainage, such as a sump and a pump. You need a basement water control, by a pro. Also, you need proper venting. Your new ridge vent is good, but the small soffit vents are way, way too small. You must install a 2-inch-wide screened strip going the full length of each soffit. Open cellar windows all year long. The basement windows of my 1768 Colonial are always open, and I have a good screened soffit vent on all four sides of the hipped roof.

Q. You recently responded to a readers question about vinyl tiles with asbestos. I have what I assume are those that were installed by my late dad 35 years ago. A couple of years ago when everyones cellar flooded with the spring rains, our cellar also flooded for the first time. The tiles are located on the playroom side of the cellar plus a small laundry area. During the flood, a contractor put a sump pump in the laundry area to draw out the water. (That didnt work. He later took out the pump.) He drilled through the tiles to get to the cement floor. Many of those tiles were also damaged by the flooding. One tile in the playroom area was damaged. I never bothered replacing any of them because it is just a laundry area and playroom. Now I wonder if I do need to have them removed.

A. Those are vinyl-asbestos tiles and are typically 9-by-9 inches. They do contain limited amounts of asbestos. Intact tiles are safe. If you are concerned, then have a qualified company remove all. Then you can install ceramic tiles or vinyl tiles (sans asbestos).

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Richardson, TX (PRWEB) May 16, 2014

Window Expo is proud to announce its affiliated company, Bath Planet of Dallas/Fort Worth, has been selected for the 2014 Best of Richardson Award in the Bathroom Fixtures & Accessories category by the Richardson Award Program.

Each year, the Richardson Award Program identifies companies that they believe have achieved exceptional marketing success in their local community and business category. These are local companies that enhance the positive image of small business through service to their customers and the community. These exceptional companies help make the Richardson area a great place to live, work and play.

Various sources of information were gathered and analyzed to choose the winners in each category. The 2014 Richardson Award Program focuses on quality, not quantity. Winners are determined based on the information gathered both internally by the Richardson Award Program and data provided by third parties.

About Richardson Award Program: The Richardson Award Program is an annual awards program honoring the achievements and accomplishments of local businesses throughout the Richardson area. Recognition is given to those companies that have shown the ability to use their best practices and implemented programs to generate competitive advantages and long-term value.

The Richardson Award Program was established to recognize the best of local businesses in the community. The organization works exclusively with local business owners, trade groups, professional associations and other business advertising and marketing groups. Their mission is to recognize the small business community's contributions to the U.S. economy.

About the company: Window Expo is a Dallas/Fort Worth window replacement company specializing in vinyl replacement windows and doors. Southern Living Sunrooms by Window Expo specializes in sunroom additions, patio enclosures, patio covers and screen rooms.

Their replacement windows, doors and sunrooms are expertly designed and skillfully manufactured to provide customers with cost-saving energy efficiency, exceptional safety and security, greater comfort and amazing beauty. Contact Window Expo today for a free estimate on replacement windows and doors, sunrooms, screen rooms and patio covers. For more information, call 800-980-3976 or visit Window Expos website at http://www.windowexpodfw.com/.

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