Hopper seeks window replacement Yale Daily News (blog) The Hopper common room currently includes a set of temporary amber-tinted glass windows that were installed to replace a set of windows that included two images of John C. Calhoun, class of 1804, the college's former namesake. Another window with ... |
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Posted: Apr. 10, 2017 9:50 pm Updated: Apr. 10, 2017 9:56 pm
QUINCY -- Aldermen adjusted a contract Monday night to allow a local contractor to complete installation of new windows at City Hall.
A. Fischer Builders Inc. was awarded the $184,100 contract to replace windows last fall. When the first window was removed early this year, it had some asbestos in the caulk that was sandwiched between window frames and glass panes. A $14,645 addition to the project will cover the hiring of an abatement contractor and higher tipping fees for disposal of the old windows.
Jeffrey Conte, director of the city's Engineering Department, said the old single-pane windows were inefficient and many of the windows leaked when it rained. The new windows will be double-paned and have a coating to reduce the amount of heat radiating into the building during the summer, Conte said.
Rees Construction was low bidder on two street and utility upgrades totaling nearly $1.2 million that won approval Monday. Replacement of a water main and street replacement on Spruce from 12th to 15th will cost $577,789. The replacement of a sanitary sewer and water main as well as street repairs on Aldo Boulevard from 21st to 23rd will cost $620,729.
Aldermen also approved an ordinance that will allow Pollock, Ennis & Heck to install a 17-square-foot sign at 608 Vermont. City ordinances would have limited the sign to 15 square feet. An early request was for a 32-square-foot sign, but the compromise reached in late March cut that size down considerably.
In other action, the council approved an ordinance granting a variation of zoning regulations on the Adams County Detention and Law Enforcement Center at 535-537 Vermont. The amount of glazed area on the first-floor facades will be reduced from 30 percent to 26.4 percent on the south side, 17.6 percent on the west side, and 4.6 percent on the east side.
R.L. Brink won the contract for $156,979 for concrete and Diamond Construction Co. got the $52,500 contract for patching material to be used in the city's annual street and sidewalk maintenance program to be paid out of motor fuel tax dollars. The contracts will have to be approved by the Illinois Department of Transportation.
Emergency repairs on utilities totaling $17,593 under pavement at the Quincy Mall also was approved. The work was done by Rees Construction.
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(Red Oak) -- After months of meetings and discussion, a bond issue vote is set in the Red Oak School District.
At its regular meeting Monday evening, the Red Oak School Board approved the language for a June 27th vote on a $19.9 million referendum for renovation, remodeling and new construction at Red Oak High School and Inman Primary School. Red Oak School Superintendent Tom Messinger tells KMA News the board made some minor changes in the proposed language.
"Rather than saying it's the high school building, it's the high school campus," said Messinger. "They did also include the language stating it was the intention of the board to abate part of the payments with revenue that comes in through the penny sales tax and the SAVE dollars."
Under the district's facilities plan, the number of school campuses would be reduced to three. Red Oak Middle School would close, and the high school would house 7th through 12th graders. Pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students would attend classes at Washington Elementary School, with Inman accommodating 1st through 6th graders.
"We do have a higher cost of operation than many of our peers do," he said. "It's from more buildings. We've had projections going out in the future that showed that we had to reduce our spending in the general fund by changing the structure of our buildings, and closing down campuses. It's paid for through SAVE dollars or through general obligation bonds, but then it also becomes a savings in the general fund, and helps solve the problems with our current spending trend."
School officials were forced to close the middle school in the first half of the 2014-2015 school year after a water leak caused major flooding in the building. While saying the century-old building's exterior is sound, Messinger says the interior has several issues.
"There's some window replacement, air conditioning replacement, heating and cooling work inside the building," the superintendent said. "But, the biggest part of it is, it's an additional campus we have to operate. When we looked at the scheduling of the buildings, and what it would mean if we would consolidate the buildings together, or close down a building, we did see the most savings in closing the middle school down into the general fund."
A committee consisting of district patrons is expected to campaign for passing the bond issue, which requires a 60% supermajority. In other business Monday night, the board approved the resignations of Dan Black as high school instrumental music teacher and sponsor, high school jazz band instructor and TLC grant program lead teacher, as well as Molly Cox as 3rd grade instructor and high school assistant softball coach.
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(MENAFN Editorial) Superior Replacement Windows has announced the opening of a new glass repair shop in Peoria, Arizona area. This state of the art glass warehouse and retail facility will act as a customer service call center along with being an administrative office for the firm.
Sue Johnson, Vice President of the company was quoted as saying, The decision to move to Peoria, Arizona was an easy one both from an economic and lifestyle standpoint. Our roots and families are here in Peoria and it made sense to expand our services to this fine city. We are looking forward to serving the homeowners and business community of Peoria and hope our presence can add to the growth potential we see here in this city.
The company was founded back in 2004 and since that time have been offering a complete line of window replacement services to match the real estate development demands of the market. The company aims at expanding its work further and make the investment into new repair shop in Peoria, AZ. There is a lot of opportunity in the Peoria market as well as the surrounding Phoenix metropolitan aea and the company wishes to capture greater market share. By choosing to expand their business, they will be able to cater to a larger group of clients and thereby grow as a firm.
The staff have been offered the right kind of training to ensure that they can offer the best of window repair and replacement services. With the best services and the right pricing, Superior Replacement Windows is positioned to win the trust and confidence of Maricopa County residents. There is stiff competition in the Valley of the Sun and the owners want to ensure the right products and services are in place to stay ahead.
To learn more about Superior Replacement Windows, please visit: [http://replacementwindowspeoria.com](http://replacementwindowspeoria.com/)
Superior Replacement Windows was set up in the year 2004 and ever since then, the company has been doing a great job. They have the best glass technicians that are thoroughly skilled in windows replacement and repair services and their track record is phenomenal.
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Belfast and Searsport will be among 20 communities this year across the state where Window Dressers will fabricate low-cost insulating window inserts in the fall.
Last year in Belfast alone, over 100 Waldo County volunteers, in the tradition of an old-fashioned barn raising, built more than 500 inserts for some 60 customers. Eleven local businesses supported the builds with food, supplies and volunteers.
There are 557,000 homes in Maine, and over 90 percent of them need weatherization. A total of 6,200 inserts were produced statewide last year and this year promises to be even bigger and better, Window Dressers said in a news release. Customized inserts are ordered by customers who pay a flat per-window charge. In addition, Window Dressers sets aside 22 percent of its annual total insert production for low-income households, who contribute a small donation.
Window Dressers is a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to helping Maine residents by minimizing heat loss through windows. Inserts offer an inexpensive alternative to window replacement, with an average window costing about $25. With 30 percent of home heat loss through windows alone, inserts reduce home heating fuel use and CO2 emissions, while simultaneously reducing drafts.
Visit windowdressers.org or call 596-3073 for more information or to sign up as a potential customer or volunteer.
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(MENAFN Editorial) Superior Replacement Windows has announced the opening of a new glass repair shop in Peoria, Arizona area. This state of the art glass warehouse and retail facility will act as a customer service call center along with being an administrative office for the firm.
Sue Johnson, Vice President of the company was quoted as saying, The decision to move to Peoria, Arizona was an easy one both from an economic and lifestyle standpoint. Our roots and families are here in Peoria and it made sense to expand our services to this fine city. We are looking forward to serving the homeowners and business community of Peoria and hope our presence can add to the growth potential we see here in this city.
The company was founded back in 2004 and since that time have been offering a complete line of window replacement services to match the real estate development demands of the market. The company aims at expanding its work further and make the investment into new repair shop in Peoria, AZ. There is a lot of opportunity in the Peoria market as well as the surrounding Phoenix metropolitan aea and the company wishes to capture greater market share. By choosing to expand their business, they will be able to cater to a larger group of clients and thereby grow as a firm.
The staff have been offered the right kind of training to ensure that they can offer the best of window repair and replacement services. With the best services and the right pricing, Superior Replacement Windows is positioned to win the trust and confidence of Maricopa County residents. There is stiff competition in the Valley of the Sun and the owners want to ensure the right products and services are in place to stay ahead.
To learn more about Superior Replacement Windows, please visit: [http://replacementwindowspeoria.com](http://replacementwindowspeoria.com/)
Superior Replacement Windows was set up in the year 2004 and ever since then, the company has been doing a great job. They have the best glass technicians that are thoroughly skilled in windows replacement and repair services and their track record is phenomenal.
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Jerry Ludwig 8:02 a.m. ET April 8, 2017
Even vinyl and aluminum do not last forever and have needed to be replaced after a number of years.(Photo: Jamie Germano/@jgermano1/file photo)Buy Photo
Dear Jerry:I have read your column in the Democrat and Chronicle for years and was wondering if I could get your thoughts on vinyl versus aluminum versus wood replacement trim.
The house was built in 1978 and the trim boards are beginning to rot so will not hold stain. We will be getting vinyl soffits and fascia and the contractor will wrap window trim with aluminum.
One contractor wants to replace trim work on the face of house with Louisiana Pacific LP Smart Trim, which will need to be painted. Another contractor suggested wrapping trim in vinyl. I want to maintain the design of house and have a quality job done that will last a long time.
Thank you.
D.M., via email
Unfortunately, many homes built from the 1960s into the 1980s have suffered from deteriorating exterior siding and trim. Deterioration of hardboard siding, oriented strand board siding, fast growth wood trim coupled with improper priming and installation have made houses of this vintage prime targets for new exterior siding and trim. Even vinyl and aluminum do not last forever and have needed to be replaced after a number of years.
First, let me say that I do not recommend covering any material that has rot or decay with another material. Best to remove it and start over. You didnt say what the siding material on the house is, but it appears that will remain and the trim is the main issue.
LP Smart Trim is an engineered composite material made from wood byproducts and rosins. Reviews have been generally positive, and it is lighter than cement board. Yes, it does need to be painted (as does fiber cement board). Critically important with both of these materials is proper installation. Slight gaps between siding ends must be left when installing the siding and filled with proper caulking.
As with products in the past, failure of the product was largely due to improper installation and maintenance.
Wrapping trim in aluminum is OK, if the trim is sound. However, improper installation of aluminum can permit water to seep behind it, leading to decay of the wood underneath. And, as I mentioned earlier, covering decayed trim with aluminum is only asking for trouble.
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Again, not knowing what the siding currently is puts me at a disadvantage. You mentioned that the trim was stained. Is the siding wood and also stained, perhaps cedar? If so, I would replace the trim with cedar.
On the other hand, if the siding is painted wood, and if it was my house and the siding was in good repair, I think I would choose a fiber cement trim. A cellular PVC material such as AZEK is also an option. Fiber cement will need to be painted, but holds paint very well. AZEK is available in a variety of colors, but may need to be recoated at some point. If possible, I would replace any window trim with one of these materials rather than wrap it in aluminum. Again, your choice will somewhat depend upon what the current house siding is.
Whatever material you choose, make sure that your contractor states in writing that the material will be installed according to the manufacturers specifications. Also, check to see if the contractor is certified or otherwise qualified to install the product. If there is a warranty issue with the material, it is usually due to improper installation.
After the column on the loud laundry pump valve (March 25, 2017), several wrote me to ask where they could find a silent check valve. C.M. wrote to say: I went to Debbie Supply in East Rochester, and they have several sizes of spring loaded PVC check valves. With a couple of adaptors and two rubber couplings this made a unit that I installed in the drain line of our noisy sump pump. End result is that the problem has been SOLVED! No more water hammer! Finally, the cost of the check valve was $13.99 plus tax (not including the cost of couplings and PVC). Thanks, and congratulations!
Jerry Ludwig is a former contractor and home inspector. He is an honorary member of the American Institute of Architects. Email your house questions tojludwig@rochester.rr.comor write him at P.O. Box 25510, Rochester, NY 14625. Please include the year your house was built and the town where you live.
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Even when closed, your windows and doors may be more open than you realize, letting warm air escape in winter and heat to enter in summer. That's because leaky windows and poorly sealed doors are vulnerable spots for energy waste, resulting in higher utility bills.
New windows and doors can be expensive, so it's important to determine when a repair make sense and when replacement is the right choice. According to the Minnesota Commerce Department, simple maintenance and inexpensive repairs can extend the life of windows and doors, delaying the need for replacement.
Here are some common window and door problems, with fixes that can improve durability and performance:
Damaged components. Cracked or missing panes of glass in doors and windows are obvious locations for leakage and energy loss. Replacement is best, but sealing with caulking can be a good temporary fix. Older windows may use a glazing compound (putty) to hold the glass to the frame.
Defective air-sealing. The gap between jamb and framing may be empty or stuffed with fiberglass insulation. Gently removing inside trim will reveal this space, allowing for application of a window and door spray foam product or caulking. A quick and inexpensive fix for leaky windows can be the application of shrink-wrapped film on the inside.
Loose or missing hardware. Latches, hinges, and the operating parts for crank-out windows can become loose or damaged. Often a simple tightening of screws will do the trick.
Improper exterior flashing. Properly installed flashing diverts water to the outside of the siding, preventing intrusion into the wall or window/door unit.
Worn or damaged weather-stripping. Installing effective weather-stripping will conserve energy by preventing air infiltration around windows and doors. You should weather-strip all doors that lead to unheated areas, such as an attic, garage or unheated basement.
You can also improve the energy efficiency of existing windows by adding storm windows, replacing window sashes and installing window treatments or coverings.
Check out the U.S. Department of Energy web pages on windows, doors, and skylights at http://www.energy.gov.
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Summer is just around the corner, which means now is the time to get your home ready for sunny days and warm nights. Check out these four ways to get your home summer-ready!
1. Say Goodbye to Winter
Finally, the snow, ice and cold weather are gone. Kick winter out and brighten up your home with summer-related decorations and colorful accessories. Coastal Designer Outlet offers a ton of nautical and beach-themed pillows, lamps, artwork, table decorations and accessories. The store also has brand-name furniture pieces available if youre feeling bold and want to replace more than just the decorations in the room.
The inside of your home isnt the only place leaving winter behind the outside deserves a transformation as well! Add life and color to the exterior of your home with flowers, shrubs and trees from Cape Shore Gardens. If you dont have much of a green thumb, Cape Shore Gardens offers landscape design, construction and maintenance services.
2. Let Summer Inside
We cant deny that summer weather is feel-good weather. When the sunshine and fresh air finally arrive, embrace them by letting them inside with a storm or screen door. Wildwood Glass specializes in creating customized storm door panels and screens so you can enjoy the beautiful outdoors from the comfort of your home. If you already have a storm door but the screen is broken or the glass is cracked, Wildwood Glass can fix it!
Window Genie can help you bring summer into your entire house! Window Genie can get all of your windows squeaky clean and crystal clear in no time, bringing maximum sunlight and outdoor views into every room.
3. Make Outdoor Repairs
Its finally time to live outdoors, which means its time to tackle those outdoor projects youve been putting off all winter. Although there are probably multiple to dos on your repair list, put your deck or patio at the top. Summer calls for backyard barbeques and bonfires, therefore its important to make sure your deck or patio is safe by making any necessary repairs. If your deck didnt withstand the harsh winter conditions, Town Bank Builders can build you a high-quality, custom deck for entertaining your family and friends.
Next on the list should be your fence. Its time to let the kids and pets loose in the yard, but first make sure theres no way they can get out. Inspect your fence and fix any parts that Old Man Winter got to, and be sure to reinforce any loose posts. If your fence is in need of a replacement, Murphy Fence Company offers a variety of fence types and products to meet your fence needs.
4. Stay Cool
Hanging outside in the summertime is fun, but when the heat starts to get to you, its time to step into your cool home. Make sure your air conditioning system is ready for those hot summer days. Bowmans Cooling and Heating can perform a spring check up and make sure your A/C runs at peak efficiency once summer rolls around. If youre still experiencing problems after maintenance and repair, Bowmans offers free estimates for replacement systems and new installations, and can help you design the perfect cooling solution to fit your home and budget.
Once your A/C is ready to go, you want to make sure the cool air stays inside your home. Atlantic Insulation & Construction Services (A.I.C.S.) uses spray foam insulation to keep that air inside by covering the holes, cracks and crevices that often allow the air to escape. Plus, less cool air escaping means lower energy bills!
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So, the Home Renovation Initiative (HRI) is going to be even more popular and it was extended (no pun intended) in the last budget until December 31, 2018. This week, I'm looking at how it works and what you need to do before you start making like Dermot Bannon.
The HRI is a Revenue-based scheme, ie, it is a VAT refund based on certain conditions. Since it was launched in 2013, over 1.2bn has been returned to taxpayers availing of the initiative, with 77,000 home improvement works carried out. This is an average spend of 16,000 per project, and kitchen extensions, attic conversions and maintenance works are the most popular. Of course, it also helps the beleaguered construction sector too.
how it works l For works costing between 4,405 and 30,000 (before VAT), you get the added VAT refunded to you over two years. VAT is charged at 13.5pc for building works, so the return is 595-4,050, depending on what you spend.
l The refund is not made in one go. If you pay the bill in 2017, the tax refund starts for PAYE workers in 2018, payable over 24 months. It is done via annual tax returns for the self-employed.
l It's important to note that you must be a taxpayer to get tax relief. This may exclude those outside the tax net, eg those living on the state pension alone, even if they pay USC.
l It is not possible for someone else (eg an adult child), to pay for the works and claim the relief. It must be the homeowner.
l For those already qualifying, if you lose your job, or suffer a loss of income, Revenue will still pay you the refund, but has the right to do so over a longer period.
The Rules - HomeOwners
l You must be up to date with your Property Tax.
l The spend must be exclusively on "Repair, Renovation or Improvement works", although the list of qualifying builds is quite extensive (see table), including landscaping and window replacement, for instance. You cannot get VAT back on soft furnishings, white goods etc, but painting and decorating is allowed.
l Your contractor(s) must be registered for HRI and you both apply online with Revenue (revenue.ie). The website also has a list of registered builders, so you can see immediately if they are on it.
l You must give the contractor your Property ID (from your LPT form). l Always get multiple quotes and references from contractors. Ask if all materials are included, and if not, what you need to supply yourself (if you buy paint or tiles for instance, you cannot claim VAT back. If they supply it, you can.) l From January 2016 landlords can also apply under the scheme. l If you are also applying for a SEAI grant (eg for insulation or a boiler), three times the grant amount is deducted from the HRI application before you claim. Most people will treat both separately and not claim the VAT on grant-aided works, but do the maths yourself.
The Rules - Contractors
l A HRI qualifying contractor must be registered with Revenue.
l Professionals such as architects, solicitors, surveyors etc, who charge VAT on services at 23pc do not qualify. l Multiple contractors can be used but the entire job must be within cost limits.
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