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CertainTeed Apollo II Solar Roofing - Radiant energy...Brilliant Looks

Apollo II Solar Roofing System is the pinnacle of energy production, using monocrystalline silicon solar cells to capture and convert more solar energy per square foot than any other CertainTeed solution.

  Features and Benefits:

  Apollo II Solar Roofing is the versatile solution for maximum power and flexibility in installation directly on new or existing roofs. 

Efficiency:  14 high-efficiency monocrystalline silicon solar cells per module for a power rating of 54 watts per module.

Low profile:  The slim profile provides a clean integrated look that a rack mounted system cannot match.

Lightweight:  No need for structural reinforcements or analysis.  Each module weighs only 12 pounds or about as many pounds per square foot as a typical asphalt shingle.

Load rating:  Modules are rated to 250 pounds per square foot.

Wind resistance rating:  Apollo II roofing systems achieve a 110 mph wind resistance rating.

Water handling:  Water channels and raised fastener locations further improve the integrity of Apollo II as a roofing system.

Wire management:  Open space under the modules allows for easy wire/installation and eliminates the possibility of wires being pinched between the module and the roof deck.

Aesthetics:  Black (frame) on black (cells) on black (backsheet) provides a greater aesthetic and visually blends with the surrounding roof. 

Benefits To The Homeowner:

Apollo II makes you master of the sun with a system that harnesses more energy per square foot than any other, significantly decreasing a home's draw on the grid and reducing carbon emissions.

With its maximum output potential, Apollo II can generate most or all of the electricity your home uses during the day.  And if a home doesn't use all the electricity the roof makes, the excess power flows back through the meter into the power grid, causing electric bills to go down even further.

  That makes Apollo II Solar Roofing one of the most environmentally conscious things you can offer a homeowner for a beautiful, ecologically-sound future.

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The Solar Powered "Fresh Air" Skylight features a solar panel that captures any available daylight and uses it to recharge a highly efficient, fully concealed, battery powered operator and control system. The battery powered operator is the power source that opens and closes the skylight and the solar panel serves as the charging source of the system.

Requires no wiring, which makes for easy and cost affective installation.

Will work on cloudy days. It does not have to be exposed to direct sunlight to function.

Features an integrated rain sensor that will close the powered skylight automatically when inclement weather arises.

Inner pane is laminated for additional safety.

Eight factory installed blinds are available.

Eligible for the 2013 Federal Tax Credit for Solar Products.

Cardinal is proud to offer this new, innovative product exclusively to the professional. For more information please contact any Cardinal Team Member.

As always, we appreciate you choosing Cardinal, "the one-stop shop exclusive to the professional". We look forward to working hard for you on your next project!

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Thursday, February 28th, 11:15 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. the CertainTeed Build It Tour will be coming to our Bridgeton Facility!

The CertainTeed Build-It Tour travels all over the country, training professionals on all the nitty gritty details on products that the CertainTeed Siding Group offers. On the 28th the focus will be on Fiber Cement and Cellular PVC Trim. The program is ran by product experts not sales individuals so be ready to learn about the facts not the sales pitch.

By the end of the event all attendees will be well versed in areas including proper installation techniques, performance details, accessory options, and all the new industry trends in the Fiber Cement and Specialty Trim markets. At Cardinal, we make it a point to only hold events that are worth a professionals time. We are 100% confident that this event will help our customers businesses immediately.

For further details please contact your local Cardinal Team Member. We are eager to answer any inquiry you might have.

P.S. Lunch will be provided so come ready to eat! We look forward to seeing you soon!! 

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Go Solar With Cardinal and CertainTeed

Apollo Solar Roofing is the versatile solution for maximum power and flexibility in installation directly on new or existing roofs.  Apollo generates power from high-efficiency polycrystalline solar cells mounted in arrays that produce 12 watts per square foot - more than double the output of some other technologies.  That means significantly smaller arrays are needed to generate the same amount of power.

  The fully integrated look can be retrofitted for existing systems or installed along with your new CertainTeed shingle roof

Lightweight, no need for rack mount or structural reinforcement

Exceptional snow load capacity (250 lbs. per sq. ft.)

25-year power generation warranty

Class A fire rated system

UL1703 approved

110 mph wind warranty

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Since it's introduction, the innovative Duration Series Shingle featuring SureNail Technology has out performed its' competition year after year. 2013 will be no different. Below are just a few areas the product has proven to excel in.

Blow-Through Resistance

Triple Layer Reinforcement Protection

Consistent "lay flat" characteristics

High wind resistance

Superior adhesion

And More!!!

Cardinal is proud to stock every color in the TruDefinition Duration line and we are excited about the possibilities of what it can do for our valued customer.

Year after year we strive to offer the professional contractor unmatched products and service. 2013 will be no different!

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“The highest compliment that you can pay me is to say that I work hard every day, that I never dog it.”

Wayne Gretzky

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Vinylmax Holiday Shipping Schedule

The dates below represent the weeks that VinylMax will not be shipping product. We apologize for the inconvenience but want to make sure you have the information sooner rather than later. We hope everyone has a wonderful holiday season.

- Plant Inventory – December 20–December 21 - Christmas Holiday – December 24 – January 1 - Plant Maintenance – February 4 - Feb 8 - Plant Maintenance – March 4 – March 8

We appreciate you choosing Cardinal, “The One-Stop Shop Exclusive To The Professional”. We look forward to working hard for you soon!

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COMING SOON: Owens Corning Oakridge Artisan Collection

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The Cardinal Bird’s Eye Aerial Roof Measurement Tool is flying high and ready to make your job easier in the following ways: - Reduce labor/time to estimate - Reduce overage and underage - Presentation - closing tool - Accuracy-tighter pricing - Job scope layout tool - Materials list assistant - More time with customer - Save money! We hope you find this tool helpful. We will continue to innovate and push for more services that will help make your job easier.

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Mastic Contractors and Homes For Our Troops are working together to provide low maintenance accessible homes for our injured veterans. Since 2004 Homes For Our Troops has built more than 100 homes for seriously injured American veterans. And since 2008 Mastic Home Exteriors has donated vinyl siding and trim to any veteran that needed it - ensuring that the homes are durable, beautiful, and truly low-maintenance. In 2012, Mastic Home Exteriors will donate nearly $100,000 in cash and materials. In addition, ask your Mastic contractor how you can donate directly to Homes For Our Troops by purchasing qualifying products. When you purchase 25 squares of Structure® Home Insulation System™, Quest® or Carvedwood44® siding, or 10 squares of Cedar Discovery Authentic Shake & Shingle siding, or 15 of our new 5000 or 4000 Series Replacement Windows, your contractor can designate a $50 donation be made to Homes For Our Troops in your name. For more information, ask your Mastic contractor or contact Mastic at 1-800-962-6973 or email at [email protected]

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NEW TERRITORY MANAGER DANNY NIENKEMPER

We are thrilled to announce the promotion of Danny Nienkemper to Territory Manager. Danny will be serving our Bridgeton Branch Customer Base. Aside from growing up in the industry, specifically at Cardinal, Danny has been a leader in our warehouse and inside sales teams to this point. His sincerity, drive to learn, and "whatever it takes" attitude are just a couple reasons why everyone at Cardinal is confident he is going be an extremely great resource to our growing customer base.

Danny will be doing his best to reach out and start helping each contractor as quickly as he possibly can but if you are in need of some immediate assistance please contact any branch to obtain his cell phone or e-mail him at [email protected].

Congratulations to Danny. We know you will carry on the Cardinal Vision of Territory Managers which is to be 100% honest, an expert in the field, diligent, and always follow through on promises made to our valued customers.

Have a great Friday! We look forward to working hard for you soon!!

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WE SHALL NOT FORGET 9/11/2001

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"The attacks of September 11th were intended to break our spirit. Instead we have emerged stronger and more unified. We feel renewed devotion to the principles of political, economic and religious freedom, the rule of law and respect for human life. We are more determined than ever to live our lives in freedom."

Rudolph W. Giuliani. December 31, 2001.

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Cardinal Bird's Eye Aerial Roof Measurement Is Flying High!

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We love to get it on top!

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VinylMax Windows Is Celebrating Two Years of Safe Days!

Hamilton, OH - September 6, 2012 - Vinylmax Windows, one of Window & Door Magazine's Top 100Window Manufacturers, has operated for two years without a lost work time accident. This represents more than 700 days and 600,000 man-hours worked by more than 200 employees since September 5, 2010. The company's previous safety streak stretched 255 days. Vinylmax has achieved progressively impressive safety ratings since its shift to a safety focus in 2005. Dave Doerger, co-owner and Vice President of Manufacturing notes, "With a labor intensive operation that includes handling thousands of pieces of glass per day, we knew that the only way to preserve and protect our employees would involve a major cultural change." That change to 'Safety First' involved working hand in hand with the Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation and OSHA-On-Site professionals.   Through a series of voluntary audits and continual employee training sessions, Vinylmax revamped its attitude and policies to reflect a 'Do What's Right' safety philosophy. These efforts have resulted in recognition from Greater Hamilton Safety Council with its 2011 Officer's Award for Best Industrial Safety Record. The Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation recognized Vinylmax for 100% Achievement in preventing accidents and injuries in the workplace. "In hindsight, doing the right thing wasn't expensive at all. We have an excellent pool of employees who have the confidence to lead their co-workers in safe operations. The employees are the true crusaders who have made our safety culture automatic," comments Mark Nolte, assistant plant manager. Vinylmax employees have been rewarded for safety at several important milestones. Every 100 days has resulted in items like safety slogan t-shirts and company luncheons. Vinylmax president Laura Doerger-Roberts is delighted with her company's safety record. "Safety is at the top of our priority list. It is integral to everything we do. Since our employees have embraced that commitment to a safe workplace, it gives our management team the freedom to focus on our other core philosophies, like high quality and quick delivery." Vinylmax manufactures hundreds of thousands of custom replacement windows each year, most manufactured within a tight three day lead time.   Vinylmax employees are celebrating with a company-wide steak fry on September 6th. What lies in the future? "It's exciting. Eight Hundred days is right around the corner and no one wants to be the one to end the streak," muses Doerger-Roberts.   About Vinylmax: Vinylmax celebrates its 30th anniversary as an industry-leading window manufacturing company owned and managed by members of the Doerger family. Their award-winning products are sold through wholesale distributors in more than 30 states. As the flagship of the Window Solutions Group, Vinylmax is listed as one of the Top 100 window manufacturers in North America, is a member of the National Fenestration Rating Council (NFRC), Efficient Windows Collaborative and is an Energy Star partner. VinylMac windows are installed in more than 1 million homes in the United States.

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Happy Labor Day!