Solectric Day-Light System

Are you looking for a way to bring daylight into any dark corner of your home, even the basement? The new Solectric Day-Light System is an innovative green energy solution which allows you to do just that by providing light powered by the sun.

The Solectric Day-Light System was designed with flexibility in mind so that it can be customized to meet your specific day lighting needs. It uses a photovoltaic (PV) solar panel and high energy efficient LED light fixtures, connected with wires, to simulate the light produced by a skylight. The system can be connected to an optional low cost AC adapter or a battery charge system for storing solar power for nighttime use.

For more information on the Solectric Day-Light System give us a call.

EarthWays Green Homes Festival

Saturday, September 25, 2010

10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

3600 Block of Grandel Square

(Between Grand Blvd. and Spring Ave., in mid-town St. Louis.)

Cost: FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC (INCLUDES FREE PARKING!)

The Missouri Botanical Garden's EarthWays Center, will become a 'green street' of exhibitors with more than 90 vendors showcasing green products and services. The Green Homes Festival, presented by the Missouri Botanical Garden's EarthWays Center and the Missouri Coalition for the Environment, will offer expert workshops and demonstrations on solar and wind energy, home and vehicle efficiency, urban farming, composting, and more.

There will also be exhibits, workshops, art activities and street entertainment that will offer fun for the entire family as you learn how to reduce your home's energy costs while you help protect the planet.

Come join us for the fun and stop by our booth to learn more about daylighting your home.

Globe-Democrat Returns to St. Louis

Did you know the Globe-Democrat newspaper is back in St. Louis as an on-line paper? Well it is and Steve O'Rourke writes a column for them called "The Green Life". A couple of weeks ago he featured us in an article about skylights and sun tunnels. He interviewed one of our valued customers, Gary Pawelko and his partner Diana about their experience installing a skylight in their kitchen. Here is an excerpt of what they had to say:

"Gary and Diana visited several Velux skylight installers at the St. Louis Home & Garden show, and invited both of them to come out and submit a proposal. While the pricing from each vendor was in the same ballpark, Gary decided to go with Premier Skylights. 'They just seemed to be tuned in to what we were looking for, and their approach was professional but friendly.'
Gary’s original concept was to install traditional translucent skylights. But after his meeting with Frank Chandler, co-owner of Premier, he decided that the clear glass would be more attractive and functional. 'I was initially afraid that the size of the skylights that Frank recommended would be too big for the room. As it turns out, we’re thrilled with what he recommended and are glad he didn’t just give us what we asked for.'"

You can read the complete article through this link: THE GREEN LIFE: Brighten up your home with natural daylight.
If you are thinking about adding daylight to your life, give us a call for a free estimate on a skylight or sun tunnel.

30% Federal Tax Credit on Solar Blinds

Control the light and heat that enters your room using only the power of the sun. Velux's innovative design of solar blinds are operated by remote control and requires no electrical connections. They also qualify for the 30% federal tax credit. Velux solar blinds are available in two models:
- Blackout Blinds - Blocks the light, converts day to night with optimal heat protection.
- Roller Blinds - Diffuse the light and enjoy the benefits of natural light without the glare.

Give us a call to learn more about Velux Solar Blinds.

St. Charles Spring Home Show

Come visit us at the 6th Annual St. Charles Home Show April 23-25. We will be located in the Mosby Solutions Center area, Booth 405. We will be featuring the 30% Federal Tax Credit Velux Sun Tunnel and the new Velux No Leak Skylight. In the Mosby Solution Center you will be able to have all your remodeling questions answered by industry experts. Admission and parking are free.

30% Tax Credit on Velux Sun Tunnels

We are proud to announce that Velux has developed a Super Energy Efficient SUN TUNNEL product that meets the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009. The redesigned Sun Tunnel meets the energy codes of .30/.30 U-factor/SHGC. This means that the Velux SE series Sun Tunnel qualifies for the 30% federal tax credit. By installing the Sun Tunnel in your primary residence, you may receive a tax credit of 30% on the price of the product, up to $1,500. Installation cost is not included. Contact us for more information or to schedule an installation.

HBA 2010 Home & Garden Show

Come Visit us at Booth 3716 for the 33rd Annual Builders Home & Garden Show held in the Edward Jones Dome, February 25-28th. Show hours are: Thursday, February 25th - Saturday, February 27th - 10am - 9pm and Sunday, February 28th - 10am-5pm. We will be in the Mosby Solution Center along with other vendors that Mosby Building Arts uses and trust for their projects. We will be featuring a new line of Velux skylights that offer a No Leak Guarantee. Visit us at the booth, mention you saw our blog, and receive a 10% discount on a sun tunnel or skylight installation. See you there.....