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Trinity UMC 'under contract' as roof work begins
York, PA - A buyer has been found for the historic Trinity United Methodist Church in downtown York.

Rockville Roofing Contractor Shares Best Practices and Evaluation of Risks Associated with Roof Leaks to Help Educate ...
Winter months in the DC area can wreck havoc on your roof. Snow, ice, wind and rain can cause a roof to deteriorate or exacerbate an existing problem. When a roof begins leaking, the damage it causes occurs quickly. Taking a preventative approach will keep you from spending thousands of dollars on a roof leak repair. ...

San Jose and Bay Area Roofing Company, Above All Roofing Solutions Inc. Announces Specials in Time for the Rainy Season
San Jose and Bay Area roofing company, Above All Roofing Solutions Inc. offers discounts on re-roofing and repairs in time for the rainy season.San Jose, CA (PRWEB) January 31, 2012 Above All Roofing Solutions Inc. is now offering $50 off more than $500 and $150 off more than $5,000 on re-roofing and repair services in time to protect homes from the rainy season. "It’s time to start looking at ...

Slate from Wales for Adelaide revamp
SLATE produced by a North Wales company is to be used in the renovation of an historic building in Adelaide, Australia.

Work on Rowayton Community Center Gets Boost
NORWALK, Conn. – The renovation of a historic Rowayton building has received additional support from the state of Connecticut from a grant worth nearly $200,000. Work on the Rowayton Community Center, built in 1912 as part of the Farrell Estate, has already started. The slate roofing ...

New DaVinci Roofscapes® Study Conducted by Harris Interactive© Focuses on Homeowner Preferences for Roofing and ...
Harris Interactive© has completed a comprehensive study on homeowner preferences for roofing and exterior home features. Sponsored by DaVinci Roofscapes®, the nationwide study finds that homeowners are eager to select durable exterior products for the home that complement their personalities and that color is important to them when deciding to replace those exterior features. ...

Free Downloadable “FRESH Home Exterior Colors” Guide Available for Homeowners
National color expert Kate Smith of Sensational Color has created a free 30-page "FRESH Home Exteriors Colors" guide to make it easy for homeowners to confidently choose color palates that complement the exterior elements of the home, including the roof, siding, windows, doors and trim.KANSAS CITY, KS (PRWEB) January 17, 2012 DaVinci Roofscapes® is offering a free 30-page FRESH Home Exterior ...

Once used for tennis, Point Breeze lot now home to a newly built brick Colonial
David and Laura Miller didn't find love on a tennis court. But an old court served as the perfect spot to build their first home together, on Penn Avenue in Point Breeze.

After almost 3 years and $1.3M, re-roofed Borough Hall sheds scaffolding
Staten Island Advance/Luca SforzaThe city announced that the $1.3 million roofing job that kept the seat of borough government shrouded in hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of scaffolding is set to end today. STATEN ISLAND, N.Y.  -- After nearly...

What rust? Eagles take care of business
Led by Cody Ross’ fourth gold medal, Springstead captures sixth straight crown

Conflicts and Cooperation in Conservation: Adventures in Researching the Pygmy Hippopotamus on Tiwai Island, Sierra ...
Conflicts and Cooperation in Conservation: Adventures in Researching the Pygmy Hippopotamus on Tiwai Island, Sierra Leone

Soil Conservation District 2011 Farmer of the Year
TEAMWORK. Roy and Donna Farmer are proud to accept the honor of “Farmer of the Year.” With the last name of “Farmer,” they were surely destined to become keepers of the soil. They are surrounded by family and friends during the recent event that honored them for their dedication to farming.

Conservation service reviews 2011
The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) has released a 2011 report on its activities.

West Vancouver man fined for transporting dead bears
A West Vancouver man was ticketed after Whistler RCMP and conservation officers found two dead bears strapped to the roof of his van.

Pennsylvania Elk Country Visitor Center Honored for Energy Conservation Achievement
HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 25, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania's widely acclaimed Elk Country Visitor Center has earned independent honors for energy efficiency and environmental design, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Richard Allan announced today.

No exceptions for high water consumption
The primary goals for this new rate structure are education and the practice of water conservation.

JCCB, résumé programs at library Wednesday
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College Station reins in green projects
The College Station City Council opted to go green in 2008, making its intentions clear in the first sentence of a new 66-word policy statement: "College Station is committed to being a leader in resource conservation and protection of our environm ...

Dow Solar Announces Three Select Authorized Dealers in Colorado to be First in the U.S. to Offer DOW POWERHOUSE™ Solar ...
In October, Colorado became the first market in the country to experience how the DOW POWERHOUSE™ Solar Shingles from Dow Solar are “reinventing the roof” for a new generation of h

2012 Energy Code Q&A: Hance Construction Advises Property Owners to Know Their Numbers Before They Panic
WASHINGTON, N.J. , Jan. 12, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- The U.S. Department of Energy has adopted a 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) that will significantly impact commercial property owners, ...