Building-supply company to open new Salem showroom
ABC Supply is opening a wholesale-building-supply center at 3901 State St., the site of the former Roberson RV Service. The building is being modified to accommodate a 1,500-square-foot showroom and 7,500-square-foot warehouse.
"The vibrant building and construction sector in this area make it a great fit for ABC," said Scott Redding, the local manager. The Salem store will carry roofing, siding, insulation, windows and doors, as well as related tools and equipment.
The business, which has nine employees, was opened to contractors Sept. 15. ABC Supply, based in Beloit, Wis., operates building-supply centers in 45 states.
Source: http://www.statesmanjournal.com
Concrete company told to sweep street
A local concrete company has been instructed to sweep Adams Street once a day and provide the board of selectmen with records of this sweeping.
"I’m only looking at sweeping from April to November," Michael Sullivan of 76 Adams St. said after the selectmen voted 3-0 on Monday (Chairman Charles Ryan and Darrin McAuliffe could not attend the meeting) to adopt this policy in response to his complaints about dust created by A. Graziano Inc.
"I’m not a coldhearted person," Sullivan added.
Accompanied by his wife Diane, Sullivan appeared before the board to seek its help.
"My problem is dust control," he said. "It’s nil. We bought our house four years ago. The dust has gotten progressively worse. This has been ongoing over the past two or three years. I have spoken to the Graziano people. They sweep occasionally. When they do sweep, all they do is blow dust around. I have health concerns about inhaling dust. What I want is to have them sweep once a day, put down water, and have the town monitor this. I’m tired of living in a dustbowl."
Selectman Charles Kokoros agreed that this has been an ongoing problem.
"I think something has to be done," he said. "It’s not just Mr. Sullivan that’s affected. It’s gotten to the point where we should get involved to resolve the problem."
Kelly Graziano, safety and compliance supervisor, pointed out that A. Graziano Inc. is not the only company on Adams Street.
"We’ve been aware of Mr. Sullivan’s complaints," she said. "It’s not just us. We are making an effort to keep the streets as clean as possible."
Kokoros replied, "I realize that you can’t supervise everyone, but there is a problem."
Graziano said, "Once we’re aware there’s a spill, we take care of it."
Kokoros recalled that he spoke frequently to Sullivan during the two years he served as chairman of the board.
"It is in the best interest of everyone to keep the street clean," Kokoros told Graziano. "I don’t want to see you guys get hurt, but I also don’t want the town to get hurt."
Graziano said, "We sweep once a day."
Source: http://www.townonline.com
Super Slab opponents take new tack
It's too soon for opponents to lie down in front of bulldozers to block the Super Slab toll road.
But they're creating a paper blockade. They've persuaded hundreds of landowners along the route to sign letters pledging not to sell to the private toll road company.
The strategy was inspired by a recent Colorado Department of Transportation policy.
It says the state would use its power of condemnation to acquire land for the private project only if the company first buys the "vast majority" of what it needs from willing sellers.
"This is an obvious way to demonstrate how most of the landowners oppose this," said Jim Woodward, 51, an accountant who lives near Wellington, at the north end of the proposed toll road. He wrote the letters and is collecting them to give to CDOT.
After little more than a month of effort, opponents say they have up to 850 landowners who have submitted letters.
That's about 13 percent of the land along the 210-mile path of Super Slab, formally named Prairie Falcon Parkway Express, from north of Fort Collins to south of Pueblo. There are 6,500 individual parcels spread among nearly 4,000 owners.
Since opponents learned of the road and freight rail project two years ago, they've managed to win tough new rules from the legislature for such private ventures.
They argue that a high-speed toll road would ruin their rural lifestyle and create more sprawl along the eastern Plains.
Ray Wells, the toll road developer, says it would siphon disruptive vehicle and train traffic from the Interstate 25 corridor.
Source: http://www.rockymountainnews.com
Flooring retailer to enter local market
Flooring-products retailer The Floor Trader plans to enter the Charlotte market with four stores by the end of 2008.
The move is part of the company's national growth strategy to add 20 stores across the United States.
Potential locations for the Charlotte-area stores haven't been disclosed.
The Floor Trader, a division of CCA Global Partners, sells more than 3,000 flooring products in a warehouse-style environment. Its offerings include carpet, laminate, ceramic, hardwood and vinyl products.
The company's stores range from 7,800 square feet to 20,000 square feet.
"The Charlotte market has been thoroughly researched and shows tremendous success potential for new Floor Trader locations," says Eric Demaree, president. "The growth in home remodeling expenditures has created a great demand for a consumer-focused flooring destination."
CCA Global, based in Missouri and New Hampshire, is a privately held company established in 1984 as Carpet Co-op of America. CCA Global's affiliates are involved in the flooring, lighting, mortgage banking and biking industries.
Source: http://www.bizjournals.com
Home Depot: Bad news for buckling floor
Any separation between the boards points to faulty installation. Common causes of floor buckling or joint separation include inadequate spaces around the edges, which will be covered by the baseboard, nails or screws driven through the floor, and soft spots or dips in the sub-floor.
The bad news is that there’s no simple fix. You’ll need to replace the floor. Before you install a new one, be sure to make any necessary repairs to the sub-floor and leave gaps (at least1/4 inch) around the perimeter.
Q: My second-floor shower drain is leaking and I want to replace it. Is there a quick and easy way to do this without cutting through the ceiling below?
A: You can do it with a special drain such as the WingTite Drain, which can be installed from above if the drain is in a plastic or fiberglass shower base. It’s available from PlumbRite Inc. for about $65 (www.plumbrite.com).
This drain has an O-ring that seals to a typical 2-inch ABS or PVC drainpipe (adapters are available for 1 1/2-inch and 2-inch copper pipe). Four "wings" flip out under the shower base to clamp the drain in place. The job takes about 30 minutes and doesn’t require any special tools.
The toughest part is removing the old drain flange. You will probably have to cut it with a hacksaw blade and pry it loose in sections from the shower pan. Leave the existing drainpipe intact. The WingTite Drain simply slips over the drainpipe and the O-ring seals it. You apply 100 percent silicone sealant to the underside of the drain flange to seal it to the shower base. A stainless steel piece fits over the top, and you’re done.
Q: The pipes attached to my water heater are copper. What is the best way to attach them to my galvanized water pipes?
A: You’re probably worried about corrosion caused by joining two dissimilar metals, called galvanic corrosion. An electrochemical reaction occurs that causes the steel pipe (in this case) to rust and clog up.
The solution is to use a special 3-inch fitting called a dielectric nipple. They’re available for about $9 at plumbing supply stores. A plastic liner (3-inches long) inside the fitting keeps the metals far enough apart so corrosion won’t occur. One manufacturer is Perfection Corp. (www.perfectioncorp.com).
For more information, contact your local store or visit the Home Depot Web site at www.homedepot.com. Dan Lynch can be reached at the Mansfield Home Depot by calling 508-337-2050 or via e-mail at depotdan@comcast.net.
Source: http://www.dailynewstranscript.com
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