JELD-WEN BLOG

As a key sponsor of the World-Champion Jennifer Jones rink, JELD-WEN Canada would like to wish the team the best of luck at the Scotties Tournament of Hearts, as well as reiterate support for Canadian curling from Victoria to St. John’s.

The Jones rink enters the Scotties as an obvious favorite, having won the title of Canadian Champions from 2008-2010, as well as previously in 2005. Other finishes at the Scotties include Silver in 2006 and 2011 and Bronze in 2007. The 2012 Tournament of Hearts takes place from February 18-26 in Red Deer, Alberta.

“The team and I are just so thrilled to be able to compete at this level once again,” says Jones, “the road to this point wasn’t easy and competition will be stiff at the Scotties. Having JELD-WEN on our side as a sponsor helps us do what we do best, which is hopefully bring the Scotties crown back to Manitoba.

“We’re delighted to play a part in the success of the Jones rink. To help enable the best female curling team in the world compete is always such a real treat and we wish Jennifer and her squad the best of luck at the Scotties,” says Eric Palmer, Marketing Manager at JELD-WEN Canada.

The Jones rink is representing the St. Vital Curling Club and is comprised of Skip Jennifer Jones, vice Kaitlyn Lawes, second Jill Officer and lead Dawn Askin.

In addition to JELD-WEN’s sponsorship of women’s curling in Manitoba, JELD-WEN continues to support men’s curling in the province as well. As co-presenting sponsor of the Safeway Championships, JELD-WEN ensured the execution of the successful tournament.

JELD-WEN would like to congratulate skip Rob Fowler and his team on a job well done on their victory at the Safeway Championships in Dauphin, Manitoba on Sunday February 12th. The Fowler rink will now move on to the Tim Hortons Brier to face off against the best teams in Canadian men’s curling.

From left to right: Dawn Askin (Lead), Jill Officer (Second), Sante Cigana (VP, Sales JELD-WEN of Canada), Jennifer Jones (Skip), Lou Valeriati (VP, JELD-WEN of Canada, Kaitlyn Lawes (Third)

Window & Door advice you can use

«I’ve hired a contractor to replace my old windows. Can you walk me through what they’ll be doing?»

Installing new windows is a great way to save energy and money, but only if the job is done correctly. Here are some of the steps your contractor will be following to replace them. Before any work has begun, your installer will verify all window measurements and remove any facings or mouldings that will be reinstalled after the work has been completed. After your old window has been removed, your installer will inspect the rough opening to make sure all materials and wall pieces are in good condition. At this stage, necessary repairs will be made to ensure that your window will be completely airtight and watertight. After the opening has been cleaned and repaired, your new window will be positioned with shims to ensure the window is square, level and plumb. It will then be secured permanently to the frame with screws. Following the installation, your window will be insulated. Make sure you discuss insulation options with your contractor prior to replacing your windows.

Finally, your window will be caulked to ensure water tightness between the window frame and the exterior siding and new or the original mouldings will be replaced on the interior of your home. Once the installation is complete, the contractor will inspect it with you for your approval. At the same time, they will explain how the window operates, go over warranty coverage and give advice on how to maintain the product.

Subsidy ending earlier than expected

We learned just a few days ago that the EcoENERGY subsidy program aimed at assisting homeowners with their renovations will be coming to an end before its scheduled March 31, 2012, expiration date.

Natural Resources Minister Joe Oliver announced at the end of January that because it had achieved its initial objective of 250,000 homeowners registered in the program, EcoENERGY would be ending ahead of schedule.

Specifically, the EcoENERGY program is now closed to new registrations (effective January 28, 2012). For those already registered, all renovations must be completed by March 31, 2012, and the final deadline for post-retrofit evaluation is June 30, 2012.

EcoENERGY, you’ll remember, gave owners the chance to obtain up to $5000 for energy-efficient renovations to their homes, such as replacing doors and windows.

For more information: http://oee.rncan.gc.ca/residentiel/personnel/8515

Other source:

http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/politics/article/1123966

JELD-­WEN and McMunn & Yates Building Supplies Proud To Sponsor Safeway Curling Championship

Continuing its tradition as a steadfast supporter of curling in Canada, JELD-­WEN has teamed with McMunn & Yates Building Supplies as co-­‐presenting sponsors of the 2012 Safeway Men’s Curling Championship, taking place from February 8­‐12 in Dauphin, Manitoba.

For their sponsorship, JELD-­WEN will feature prominently throughout the preliminary double knockout round and into the Linals, maintaining a strong presence at both Dauphin’s Credit Union Place as well as during the televised broadcasts.

“We’re delighted to be the co‐presenting sponsor of the Safeway Championships. To help enable the best men’s curling teams in the province compete is always such a real treat and we wish all of the teams the best of luck in the tournament,” says Eric Palmer, Marketing Manager at JELD-­WEN Canada.

In addition to JELD-­WEN’s sponsorship of men’s curling in Manitoba, JELD-WEN continues to support the pinnacle of woman’s curling in the province as well.

As a key sponsor of the Jennifer Jones rink, JELD-WEN is proud to contribute to their success on and off the ice. JELD-WEN would like to congratulate Jennifer Jones and her team on another jobl well done on their recent victory at the Scottie’s Tournament of Hearts Pronvincial Championship in Portage la Prairie on January 29, 2012. The Jones rink will now move on the Red Deer, Alberta to face off against the best teams in Canadian women’s curling at the National Scotties.

JELD­‐WEN wishes skip Jennifer Jones and her St. Vital teammates, vice Kaitlyn Lawes, second Jill OfLicer and lead Dawn Askin the best of luck at the national competition.