SmartKey Deadbolt and SmartCode Electronic Locks Offer Best in Convenience and Safety

LAKE FOREST, Calif. – May 19, 2011 – Kwikset®, the authority in residential lock systems, is proud to announce it’s SmartKey® Signature Series Deadbolt and it’s SmartCode™ Deadbolt received top ratings as two of the top three rated door locks by Consumer Reports in the Standard and Electronic lock categories, respectively. Consumer Reports’ June 2011 Lock Ratings have been released as Kwikset and the nation prepare to enter National Safety Month in June.
“Kwikset is delighted to have earned the honor of high performance rankings from the prestigious Consumer Reports,” said Brent Flaharty, President, Kwikset. “Adding to previous honors from Consumer Reports, Kwikset continues in our commitment to quality. Our SmartKey re-key technology and SmartCode products deliver uncompromised security that boasts an enduring legacy of modern home security. ”

After conducting a national survey count on deadbolt locks, Consumer Reports found that 67 percent of respondents count on deadbolt locks to help keep their homes secure. Kwikset SmartKey deadbolts protect against lock bumping by featuring, BumpGuard™, a patented side-locking bar technology, central to the locks’ ability to be rapidly and easily rekeyed. Delivering outstanding strength and protection, SmartKey deadbolts and locks have passed the most stringent lock picking standard, UL 437, par. 11.6.

Kwikset SmartCode products are quick and easy to install, requiring no hardwiring. The SmartCode electronic locks allow homeowners to program a personal code between four and eight digits on the lock’s touchpad. Homeowners can also assign a temporary code to multiple users with the ability to delete and reprogram as needed. This feature makes it easy to provide a babysitter, pet sitter or housekeeper access to the home for a short period of time without putting its long-term security at risk. And for additional peace of mind and security, SmartCode products feature SmartKey re-key technology as the back-up keyway.

In addition to their recognition from Consumer Reports, Kwikset has been named a Consumer’s Digest Best Buy and has recently earned a Golden Hammer Award from Home Channel News. The Golden Hammer celebrates the best in home improvement retailing and is awarded to home channel retailers at the National Hardware Show for their innovative focus and shine.

Click the links below for more information…

http://www.kwikset.com

http://www.kwikset.com/Libraries/Literature/Kwikset_2010_Product_Portfolio.sflb.ashx

In a first for the industry, what’s old is new again with JELD-WEN Custom Reclaimed Wood line.

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – For homeowners, architects and builders, respecting the heritage of what’s old bybreathing new life and purpose into it is definitely in keeping with one of this year’s hottest home style trends.

Reclaimed wood products have surged in popularity, thanks not only to the beautiful authentic style they deliver, but for their environmental benefits and interesting histories. JELD-WEN has taken the notion of reuse and recycling to a whole new level by becoming the first major manufacturer to offer reclaimed woodwindow and door products as part of the company’s Custom Wood line.

Made from Douglas fir that was originally used for fencing, barns, houses and factories, JELD-WEN brings this durable wood back to life by reclaiming it for stylish windows and doors. With a rustic appearance that can complement a variety of architectural styles, Douglas fir is known for its hardiness, consistent grain pattern and natural golden tones that may deepen over time. As with all JELD-WEN® Custom Wood products, homeowners can select nearly any style, design or detail – from glass options to hardware accents – they desire.

“This is the type of material that has such a unique quality of style and beauty to it, all of which highlights the original character of the wood. The reclaimed wood we use makes every window and door a truly one-of-a-kind centerpiece with an interesting story to share too,” said Rick Abel, JELD-WEN product marketing manager.

In fact, one source of JELD-WEN’s reclaimed material is from snow fencing, used to prevent snow drifts along highways in states such as Wyoming. As these fences are replaced, the wood that is specifically used to stand up to such harsh conditions is reclaimed by JELD-WEN to make reliable windows and doors that allow the wood’s heritage and history to shine through.

JELD-WEN’s reclaimed wood options include weathered, skip planed and planed finishes for doors, and planed finishes for windows, giving homeowners the option to mix and match window and door styles or achieve a coordinated look. JELD-WEN® Custom Reclaimed Wood windows are available with exterior cladding in a variety of color choices to deliver the ultimate protection against the elements, while the interior of the windows reflect the unique characteristics of the reclaimed material.

See More Here…..http://www.jeld-wen.com/about-jw/newsroom/press-releases/340

Andersen is proud to announce the launch of the 100 series window.

Choose from over 20,000 style, shape and size combinations to create the ideal windows for your home — all at an affordable price.

Single Hung Windows                  Casement & Awning Windows

Gliding Windows                           Specialty Fixed Windows

Gliding Patio Doors                       Sidelights & Transoms

Andersen® 100 Series products let you choose from four colors of nature, including darker selections Terratone® and Cocoa Bean that most vinyl windows can’t offer. All feature a handsome matte finish and never need painting.*

Andersen 100 Series products are twice as stable and rigid as vinyl. Your windows and doors will look as beautiful in 10 years as the day they’re installed.

Follow the link,  or stop by our showroom today for more information.

http://www.andersenwindows.com/100-Series/index.html

Madison Millwork is happy to announce our partnership with Midway Vinyl Windows!

Midway Windows and Doors, Inc. is a manufacturer of vinyl windows and patio doors, and is the exclusive manufacturer of the Alliance Window Systems. Midway was founded in 1964, and continues to be privately held and family owned and operated.

Today Midway offers a complete line of both new construction and replacement windows and patio doors. Midway’s Alliance vinyl products are designed for optimum energy savings combined with pleasing aesthetic beauty. When you add Alliance products to your home, you add maintenance-free vinyl windows and patio doors that give you peace of mind. The peace of mind knowing that we back our entire line with the Alliance Assurance Plus Limited Lifetime Warranty… a warranty second to none.

Congratulations to Midway Windows for being named one of the “2010 Top 100

Manufacturers,” as published in Window & Door Magazine

See a sales associate today for a  quote on Midway Vinyl Windows for your next project!

2011 Tax Credit for Qualified Energy Efficient Improvements*

A federal tax credit for certain qualified home energy efficient improvements is in effect for 2011. House bill H.R. 4853, the Tax Relief, Unemployment Insurance Reauthorization and Job Creation Act of 2010 (the “2010 Act”) was signed into law at the end of 2010 and amends the Section 25C of the Internal Revenue Code by extending a federal tax credit for certain qualified home energy efficient improvements.

The tax credit in effect for 2011 is an extension of previous tax credits; however, there are important changes to the 2011 tax credit including changes in the qualifying criteria, lower credit amounts and lifetime caps including all previous tax credits.

How to qualify for the Tax Credit:**

1. Purchase and install qualifying windows or doors that meet ENERGY STAR® Windows Program Version 5.0 performance requirements beginning January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011.**
2. Save your sales receipt, a copy of the Manufacturer’s Certification Statement, and product performance sheet with your tax documents.
3. Claim the tax credit associated with your qualifying purchase and installation on your Federal filing for the 2011 tax year.

Limitations:

1. Tax credit is for the cost of the product only – the credit does not include installation costs.
2. Tax credit is 10% of the amount paid up to the maximums listed below.***
3. $500 total maximum tax credit for any and all improvements. (Including other eligible items as listed in the IRS Notice.)
   • $200 total maximum tax credit for qualifying windows and skylights.
   • $500 total maximum tax credit for doors if windows or skylights are not used.
4. If a combination of windows, skylights and doors are purchased, the total maximum credit is $500, of which $200 is the maximum allowable for windows and skylights.
5. The tax credit is an extension from the original tax credits from 2006/2007, and 2009/2010which means the $200 and $500 and $1,500 credits are a lifetime maximum credits. A homeowner who has already used up the $200 or $500 credit from the 2006/2007 tax credit or the $1,500 tax credit from 2009/2010 is no longer eligible for this tax credit extension

Our showroom is designed to meet the needs of your customer. We have several styles/makes of windows, interior and exterior doors, moldings, hardware, and other products on display to make the selection process a little easier.

Showroom Hours are M-F 7:30-4:00 or on weekends by appointment.

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