Gutters

Information on styles of gutters used in construction of low-rise buildings.

Putting siding aside

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Opportunity to purchase gutter machine leads to new business  /  By Mark Ward Sr.  /  That day in 1996 started like any other. Through his 20 years in the siding business, Bryan Thompson had often arranged for contractors to drop off the gutters he needed to finish a job. But on...

Size matters (especially when it comes to gutters)

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Two installers share their thoughts on 5-, 6- and 7-inch gutters  / By Mark Ward Sr. They say that football (or whatever your favorite sport) is a “game of inches.” The same might be said about the gutter business. Gutter machines can be expensive, yet many contractors invest in both 5-inch...

Berger Building Products redesigns website

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Berger Building Products launched a newly designed website: BergerBP.com on Wednesday, March 20. The website re-design features an updated look, expanded content, easy navigation and improved usability. Key New Features Expanded Product Assortment Resource Center Photo Gallery An expanded Product Assortment is included on the new website and features a number...

Gutter Opportunities: Pure Motivation!

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Opportunities, missions keep family business going strong  / By Mark Ward Sr. No business can survive without a profit. But neither can a business survive without a reason, something that goes beyond money, to keep the owner motivated. Over the years this column has profiled gutter installers who stay in business...

Obituary: Karl Minor Sr., founder of KWM Gutterman

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Karl W. Minor Sr. (1939-2012) Founder of KWM Gutterman, Inc., age 73, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on December 7, 2012 at Covenant Hospice in Pensacola, Fla. Born March 25, 1939 in Otwell, Ind., to the late Eva (Pulaski) and Alva Minor, he married Lois. M. Youngren...

Project Sandy to assist rebuilding effort

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In the aftermath of Superstorm Sandy, F+W Media has launched Project Sandy, which aims to connect property owners and contractors to manufacturers ready to assist in the rebuilding effort. A portion of the proceeds from Project Sandy will be donated to American Red Cross relief efforts. To learn more please visit www.projectsandy.net.