Chace Building Supply News - August 2007

YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS!
High Wind Training by Simpson Strong Tie
Monday, August 13
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Chace Building Supply, Woodstock
  Lou Davieau and Frank Vera from Simpson Strong Tie will be at our Woodstock Store on August 13 from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm for a Simpson High Wind Seminar.  We have literature about the training available in all four stores, if you have any additional questions don’t hesitate to call Amanda in Woodstock 928-2747 x18.
Please RSVP by Friday, August 10 to Amanda at 928-2747 x18 or aashlaw@chacebuildingsupply.com

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To our Valued Customers -

What would have to happen for you to give us an opportunity to provide a flooring solution for your next or current project?  What do you like about your current flooring supplier? What would it take to get you to visit our Plainfield Chace Home Decor Store?  Can you share with us a flooring horror story? Have you heard of "Green" Flooring - like bamboo, corn based polymer carpet or natural stone? Have you had the opportunity to meet with Naomi Predmore, your Chace flooring specialist or Donna Gaudreau, your installation manager? Last but certainly not least.... How will you visit with Laura Feige (Tellier) of the famed Chace Kitchen & Bath Design Team, if you don't come to Chace Home Decor?

Chace Home Decor is your one stop shop for Kitchen & Bath Design and so much more. All types of Flooring including hardwood, laminate, tile, vinyl, carpet, even cork and bamboo are displayed and available in this beautiful showroom.  Also, curtains, wallpaper, paint and much more are showcased in this remarkable building right on Route 12 in Plainfield.

Chace Home Decor Website

Chace Market Watch - July 31, 2007

Eastern Spruce Framing - Most all widths down 4 - 6% (2X6 Flat)

Winton Western Spruce - Most all widths down 4 - 6% (8" & 12" basically Flat)

Fir Plywood - Market remains strong, pricing steady. A few items show slight increases

OSB - Market dropped approximately 10% on 7/16" & 3/4"

Advantech - Market flat on most items, a couple of sizes are up a few percentage points.

Dow Foam - Market Increasing 3% - 5%

Owens Corning - Announced an increase of $1.00 a square on shingles as of August 1st

New Chace Items in Stock

Wood Pellets In Stock and Ready For Your Orders

Chace is now stocking New England Wood Pellets - Retail Price Only $237/ton!

These Canadian Premium Pellets are made of clean sawmill by-product at one of the world's largest lumber mills in British Columbia, Canada.  At 0.4% Ash, you won't find a lower ash pellet on the market and they also provide an extremely high heating value of 8200 BTU/lb.  The pellets are available by the ton or by the bag.

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7/16 Zip System Wall Sheathing Also In Stock This Week

Zip System® Wall Sheathing has a built-in, water resistive barrier that lets you say goodbye to housewrap forever.  Simply install the panels, tape the seams, and you have a complete structural wall system and a water resistive barrier all in one.  Zip System Wall Sheathing combines the strength and stability of a high-performing panel with the enhanced weatherability provided by the product's water-resistive barrier.  Zip System Wall panels are backed by their 30-Year limited warranty. Read More...

3'X 5'-1/4" Hardie Backer Board In Stock At Chace Home Decor

HardieBacker 1/4" board for floors and countertops is America's best selling 1/4" board.  Produced with James Hardie's proprietary cement formulation, this no-mesh board is the lightest cement board available and cuts easily even in tight awkward spaces.  HardieBacker board in the 3'X5' sheet features the exclusive EZ Grid® recessed fastner pattern to make installation even easier.  HardieBacker board provides superior protection against moisture damage and mold growth and is backed by a 20-Year limited transferable warranty. Read More...

Chace Product of the Month - BluWood

One of the biggest issues facing the building industry - builders and homeowners alike - is the devastating effects of moisture, mold and wood-destroying insects on construction.  That's why BluWood Northeast brings you one of the latest innovative products to come on the market in a long time - BluWood. Using a two part coating system, BluWood is engineered to resist the effects of uncontrolled moisture absorbtion, mold fungus growth, rot fungi decay and wood-ingesting insects on wood.  Read More... 

August Contractor Spotlight

Building Systems Unlimited

Located in Woodstock, CT, Building Systems Unlimited is known for their very large remodeling projects.  This company, a well oiled machine, owned and run by Steve Turner, travels throughout the state working on both commercial and large residential complex buildings. To check out the Building Systems Unlimited website Click Here...

August Featured Employee

Jared Buell - Driver

Jared Buell has been a member of the Chace Team for over 8 years.  Hired in 1999, Jared has been a driver since he came on board. He lives in Ashford with his wife Jennifer and his three daughters. You've probably all met Jared at some point, but be sure to say hello when he's on your next jobsite.

Photographing Your Work

Create a professional looking portfolio without a pro photographer by following the advice of photographer and building professional Steve Greenberg. Read More...

Marvin's Venting Picture Window

Take a look at the industry's first venting picture window which combines the beauty of a picture window with the opportunity for cross ventilation!  Read More...

Andersen Time Savers

You're always looking to cut time spent on the jobsite. Now, Andersen adds more services to help you finish faster without compromising on quality.  From pre-assembly to pre-finishing, the work Andersen does at the factory can minimize the time you spend on the jobsite and maximize your customer's pleasure.  Ask your salesperson about Pre-assembled patio doors, Pre-painted interiors, Pre-applied extension jambs and Protective film availability.

We Attract What We Act

Answer these two questions: What are your favorite and least favorite foods? What are your favorite and least favorite books? I bet it's easier for you to think of your least favorites.  That's because negative impressions stick more easily and require no responsibility or maintenance.  It's more work to pick something you DO want than it is to decide what you don't. You're more vulnerable to criticism when you stand FOR something. Imagine how much more effective we would be as parents, managers, spouses, etc., if we stopped focusing on what we don't want and started focusing on what we do want.  Most of our opinion is really based on past experience, and is reactive.  "I didn't like when 'X' happened the last time I did 'Y'.  I'm not going to do 'Y' again."  How about if we try telling people what we think things should look like - tell people what we want to see? Give them something to aim at - something tangible to achieve. It's direct, it's positive, it's clear.  However, it also takes practice. We are constantly fed more negative information than positive, so it takes work to turn the tides.  The media saturates our minds with news of scandal, financial doom and gloom, murder and the like. Maybe this news reminds us that we're better off than the guy in the headlines, but what does it do to our direction? What does it do to our future? To a large extent, we are what we think and we become what we feel.  We attract what we act! So, here's another exercise - try not thinking negative thoughts for one day.  Try to turn around anything or anyone you encounter and make them positive. Try to say only positive things and think and speak of what you would like to see, not what you'd rather not see.  It's hard, but a wonderful first step.

Here's a thought to ponder when things aren't going your way - if we don't take control of life, we can be sure that life begins to take control of us.  After all - attitude is everything! Article Credit ~ Shepley Wood Company