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Hardwood Floor Maintenance Tips
- 02 November 2011
- Administrator
Maintenance is important for the longevity of your hardwood floors just as it is for anything you hope to use for years. Flooring is often neglected and abused more than any other purchased item and the fact we walk all over it doesn't help. Here are some helpful tips you can use to ensure your hardwood floor maintains its beauty and for as long as you need it to.
Supplier Links
- 27 October 2011
- Administrator
HARDWOOD/FLOORING:
TARKETT www.tarkettna.com
VINTAGE FLOORING www.vintageflooring.com
SUPERIOR FLOORING www.superiorflooring.ca
MANUFLOW FLOORING www.manuflow.ca
NAFCO FLOORING www.nafco.ca
LA MODA/TRADELINK www.tradelink-group.com
KRONOTEX www.kronotexusa.com
HARDWOOD CLEANER:
BONA www.mybonahome.ca
WINDOWS:
JELD WEN www.jeld-wen.ca
GENTEK www.gentek.ca
LAFLAMME www.laflamme.com
LIFESTYLE www.lifestylesunrooms.com
DOORS (STEEL, FIBERGLASS, WOODEN):
LAFLAMME www.laflamme.com
JELD WEN www.jeld-wen.ca
GENTEK www.gentek.ca
TRU TECH www.trutechdoors.com
MADAWASKA www.madawaska-doors.com
THERMATRU www.thermatru.com
PATIO DOORS:
LAFLAMME www.laflamme.com
JELD WEN www.jeld-wen.ca
STANDARD www.standarddoors.com
STORM DOORS:
LARSON www.larsondoors.com
GENTEK www.gentek.ca
SKYLIGHTS:
VELUX www.velux.ca
AWNINGS:
ROLLTEC www.rolltecawnings.com
SUNROOMS:
LIFESTYLE www.lifestylesunrooms.com
WEATHERWALL www.weatherwall.com
WINDOW TREATMENTS:
MAXXMAR www.maxxmar.com
PERFORMANCE SHUTTERS www.performanceshutters.com
HARDWARE:
KWIKSET www.kwikset.com
WEISER www.weiserlock.com
BALDWIN www.baldwinhardware.com
SCHLAGE www.schlage.com
TRU TECH www.trutechdoors.com
KWD Hardwood Disclaimer
- 27 October 2011
- Administrator
DISCLAIMER
- If your floor is cupping, this does not mean that there is anything wrong with the product.
- You should expect more shrinking in the areas directly over the furnace, near heat vents or in front of a fireplace since there is direct heat being applied in these places.
- If you have a large space between boards, this may be from the house settling or the plywood beneath it shrinking which may pull the flooring apart.
- The floor may also make strange noises when you walk over it. However, this is normal and over time these noises will cease to exist.
- Scratching and denting are an evitable aspect of owning hardwood floors. Manufacturers do not cover scratches and dents in their warranties so it is the responsibility of homeowners to take care of their flooring.
Canada EcoEnergy Program for Windows and doors
- 27 October 2011
- Administrator
Kingston Windows and Doors can help you with energy efficient windows and doors for your new home. More importantl,y we can help you choose and install new energy efficient windows and doors that meet the requirements of the Canada ecoENERGYRetrofit - Home Program.
The Government of Canada has renewed the popular ecoENERGY Retrofit – Home program.
From June 6, 2011, until March 31, 2012, homeowners are eligible to receive grants of up to $5,000 to make their homes more energy-efficient. Homeowners who participated in the program to date have saved 20 percent on their energy bills.
There are two important changes to the program.
- First, there is a requirement for participants to register directly with the program before booking their evaluation.
- Second, homeowners will now be required to provide receipts to their energy advisor at the time of the post-retrofit evaluation to confirm eligibility for the grant.
The first step in the renewed ecoENERGY Retrofit – Homes program is to register:
- New participants - If you or a previous owner have not obtained an energy evaluation of the property between April 1, 2007 and June 5, 2011.
- Past participants - Homeowners who participated in the program between April 1, 2007 and June 5, 2011, and who did not receive the maximum amount of $5,000 can submit another application for improvements purchased and installed after June 6, 2011.
For more imformation on the Canada ecoENERGYRetrofit - Home Program please visit: http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/goc/ecoenergy.shtml.
Visit our windows and doors products pages to get some ideas or drop by our Kingston Windows and Doors showroom at 1259 Gardiners Road Kingston, Ontario.
We want you to be confident when you sign on the dotted line and submit your deposit. We provide you with a Professional Quotation. We include a list of products provided, the applicable warranties, an outline of the scope of work, our payment expectation, an expected period for your project and our 30-day price guarentee.