November 2007

This Just In: SGR Wins Top Honors!
The Builders Association of Greater Indianapolis chose Steve Gray Renovations for “Best Logo” and “Best Website” for the 2007 Marketing and Merchandising Excellence Awards. "As Steve's marketing and design provider," Corey Wilkinson notes, "Wilkinson Brothers takes great pride in developing SGR's brand and website as a reflection of his personality and quality of work; we're honored to have them both recognized as 'successful' by leaders in his industry. Steve knew the message he wanted to convey and we helped him reach his goal." Readers will find this mentioned in the current Indianapolis Monthly and in the Indianapolis Star noteworthy section.

We also appear in this month’s issue of House Trends Magazine. Their feature story “Cabin Fever” is one of our favorite projects. 

As we start the heating season, the Chimney Safety Institute (CSIA) urges homeowners to schedule a chimney inspection in order to identify any hidden system defects and to also reduce the likelihood of potential hazards.

CSIA recommends annual chimney inspections and maintenance by a qualified professional to ensure that your home heating system functions as efficiently as possible. Because proper care and attention to service can help protect from unfriendly fires and carbon monoxide poisonings, it is important to choose the professional wisely.

While the CSIA recommends that people consider a CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep®, the organization offers homeowners these three straightforward tips to help find a qualified chimney professional:

Verify advertised credentials. Reputable national credentials must be renewed on a regular basis to remain valid. Check with the organization granting the credentials to be sure that the individual you hire holds the credential he or she advertises.

Ask for and check references. Conscientious companies will have references available from previous clients and are eager to share reports from local consumer advocacy organizations such as the Better Business Bureau or Angie’s List.

Learn the language of chimneys to level the playing field. The interactive fireplace glossary at www.csia.org outlines the thirteen most important terms you need to know to communicate with any professional chimney sweep. The site also offers short presentations on chimney sweeping and inspection processes.

For further information on chimney and venting safety, chimney inspections, what to expect when you hire a CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep and to locate a CSIA Certified Chimney Sweep, homeowners are encouraged to visit www.csia.org.

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