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9/6/2010 9:26 AM
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Associate News...
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Our Essex store manager Jarrod Silva and his wife Stephanie welcomed a new baby boy into their family. Griffin Jarrod was born July 7th and weighed in at a healthy 8lbs 7oz....
Our Gloucester store manager Sal Brancaleone’s oldest son was married on Saturday July 31st.
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9/6/2010 9:25 AM
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From the corner office...
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Summer is beginning to wind down, and the kids are out shopping for back to school clothes. We at the Building Center have had a good year so far with double-digit increases over 2009.
When new housing slows down as it has in the past few years, most people renovate their homes. The number one project around the house is the kitchen. That’s why we completely renovated our kitchen and bath showroom. It’s designed to give homeowners a taste of the possibilities. Did you ever notice when you have company over, almost everyone congregates in the kitchen and stays there because of the aromas emitted from the stove and oven. Please visit our very capable staff. George and Mari will be happy to help you design your next kitchen and bath project.
You may notice a new sparkle to the Building Center these days. That is due to the new coat of paint on the main buildings in Gloucester. We also re-sided some buildings and replaced some roofs.
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9/6/2010 9:24 AM
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Great Fall Specials!
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Don’t forget to take advantage of some Great Savings in our Labor Day Circular! Look for it in the Gloucester Daily Times or pick up a copy at either of our locations in Gloucester or Essex.
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9/6/2010 9:23 AM
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Tip of the Month...
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It’s time to think about cleaning your gutter. Fall is fast approaching, and with it all the autumn chores. The Building Center has plastic gutter screening that pops into your gutter and blocks leaves and other debris. Also, an old set of salad tongs can clean those hard to reach places in downspouts when they get clogged
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9/6/2010 9:20 AM
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Important EPA/RRP
Announcement!
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The EPA/RRP lead paint law has been taken over by the State of Massachusetts and will be enforced immediately. Those who are not certified or signed up for a class and are working on a house built prior to 1978 may be fined up to $37,500. Classes are available through the Contractor Coaching Partnership. Please don’t hesitate to call with any questions.
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9/6/2010 9:17 AM
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Market Information
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We found a surge in activity in the first part of the year with a more sustainable level of activity in the late spring and summer months. Commodity prices surged in the spring but have since retreated. Housing demand is nowhere near the level of four or five years ago however there is some percolation in the market. The treated lumber market is low and the fir plywood market is falling, but the price of spruce is on the rise. Mills will continue to adjust their production levels in order to meet the level of demand.
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9/6/2010 9:11 AM
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New Products...
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The Building Center is now offering 5/4 western red cedar decking. Trex decking is now available at the Building Center. A full service locksmith is ready to serve you at our Gloucester location, and don’t forget that we offer free delivery...7 days a week!
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News, Opinion and useful information from your friends at the Building Center of Gloucester & Essex, Mass.