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It's a Mighty Code Out There
Submitted by Rod Matthews on Wed, 01/06/2010 - 10:07
To: Our customers, the Building Material Professionals, who make this industry work. And all the rest who enjoy reading 'The Southern Blog':---------------------------------------------
It is minus 15 degrees and colder in some parts of the country. We know what is on people’s minds: Pool codes!
Merry Christmas to all our friends. From the Team at Southern Vinyl.
Submitted by Rod Matthews on Tue, 12/22/2009 - 16:23
Merry Christmas, from the team at Southern Vinyl. We want to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
Southern will be closed Christmas Eve, Thursday December 24th and Christmas Day, Friday, December 25th to celebrate the holiday.
How Do I Order Gates?
Submitted by Rod Matthews on Thu, 12/17/2009 - 16:28
One of the most frequently asked questions Southern receives is “How do I order gates?”
As a Building Material Professional, you know almost every fence or rail project requires a gate or two. And that gate must stand the test of time, since when the homeowner walks through the gate area, he will subconsciously be judging your installation handiwork every time. You need a system that performs outstandingly and you have the utmost confidence in.
Installing Round Column Adaptors
Submitted by Rod Matthews on Mon, 12/07/2009 - 16:30
Our latest ASK SOUTHERN video features a recent issue that came straight from a Building Material Professional.
A contractor in Virginia purchases through a Southern distributor. The contractor needed help with a round column installation. He wanted to know how Southern recommends installing round column adaptors to attach a Southern porch rail system to a round column.
Stair rail kits - simplified
Submitted by Rod Matthews on Thu, 11/19/2009 - 16:41
A Virginia distributor spoke with ASK SOUTHERN recently about Southern’s vinyl stair rail kits. Their customers had installation questions. We thought we would share some of the ideas discussed.
Southern’s stair rail kits are very easy to install. These kits are perfect for new home construction and for retrofit/remodeling applications, too.
Here are three short videos that answer the stair rail installation questions raised.
ASK SOUTHERN - How to Install Southern's Porch Rail System - Parts 1 and 2 of 2
Submitted by Rod Matthews on Thu, 10/29/2009 - 16:42
You asked for it.
Now it’s here.
New from Southern Vinyl. Our brand-new customizable post wrap system
Submitted by Rod Matthews on Wed, 10/28/2009 - 16:44
Do you ever find yourself in the situation where you have an existing wood porch post that needs refurbishing? Your customer decided to go with a vinyl porch rail system to increase the overall beauty, enjoyment and low maintenance of the porch. Jacking up the roof and slipping a vinyl sleeve over the post is not a real option.
Fortunately, Southern offers a new customizable post wrap system.
ASK SOUTHERN - Help us Evaluate a New Fence Material - Polypropylene
Submitted by Rod Matthews on Mon, 10/26/2009 - 16:46
To: Our customers, the Building Material Professionals, who make this industry work. And all the rest who enjoy reading 'The Southern Blog':
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Deliver me from high delivery fees, please.
Submitted by Rod Matthews on Tue, 10/20/2009 - 10:10
To: Our customers, the Building Material Professionals, who make this industry work. And all the rest who enjoy reading 'The Southern Blog':
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Ugh. Who likes to pay for delivery?
How do I get literature and displays sent to me?
Submitted by Rod Matthews on Tue, 10/13/2009 - 16:52
Southern wants to make it very easy for your showrooms to feature our literature and displays. How? By making these items available several places on our website or by calling us directly with your request.
Your first option is to call Southern's Customer Service at 1-888-919-1941. We will make your literature and display request happen immediately. Customer Service is open Monday - Friday, 7 am to 5 pm.