Check out the EPA information on keeping cool this summer.  http://www.energystar.gov/ia/business/small_business/Cool_Small_Business.pdf

Did you know that most air conditioners are not installed to energy star standards.  A great product, installed poorly, is not a good solution.  Make sure your air conditioner is installed and functioning fully to get the most cooling for your buck this summer.  http://bit.ly/8q4pG

American Exteriors continues to expand operations to satisfy customers in more areas. Currently serving customers in a 13 state region, we have opened our newest offices in the Quad Cities and St. Louis areas.

On April 22, the EPA instituted new lead safe practices for all home remodelers. American Exteriors is one of the few companies that is completely certified in lead safe practices and has been compliant with this legislation for months. Make sure if you work with a contractor that they are certified to prevent fines.

Here are more tips to help you save energy and money during these hot summer months.   http://www1.eere.energy.gov/consumer/tips/heating_cooling.html

As we enter summer full swing, remember, there are some simple ways to save energy and still stay cool.  Don’t forget to: Replace Air Conditioner Filters- Dirty filters restrict airflow and can cause the system to run longer, increasing energy use.  Replace filters monthly for maximum benefit.

American Exteriors LLC has been awarded the coveted Green Seal certification status. As a responsible manufacturer, our windows not only exceed stringent government requirements for energy efficiency, they are assembled according to the stringent environmental standards set forth by Green Seal- not only saving you money on your energy bill but saving our natural resources in the process.

Congratulations were extended to American Exteriors on April 15 for becoming the newest member of the Efficient Windows Collaborative. Members in the Collaborative include those most leading fenestration members.

Any product installed after March 23, 2009 qualifies for the new tax credit of up to $1,500 introduced in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. See www.energystar.gov for details.

The Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies (www.jchs.harvard.edu/remodelingfutures) has appointed American Exteriors, LLC to its steering committee. The company is represented by President and CEO Larry Meadows and CFO/CEO Ed Rand.