Superior Woodcraft, Inc. Named NARI 2009 Regional CotY Winner

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) named Superior Woodcraft, Inc., in Doylestown, Pa, 2009 Regional CotY Winner in the Residential Interior Under $100,000 category of its annual awards competition.
Contractors from seven regions around the country vie for CotY Awards on an annual basis, and all regional winners will now be eligible for National CotY Awards at NARI’s Evening of ExcellenceSM on March 28th at the Atlanta Sheraton in downtown Atlanta Georgia. Most projects submitted for judging were an improvement or an addition to an existing structure, with the exception of one category, “Residential Exterior Specialty.” Otherwise, new construction projects were not eligible. In addition, competing projects were completed between July 1, 2007 and November 30, 2008 (a 17-month time period) and were not submitted in prior NARI National contests. Judging for regional awards took place at the Association’s national headquarters in Des Plaines, Illinois, in mid-January. An impartial panel of judges who are experts within the industry and associated fields selected winners based on each entrant’s “before and after” photography and project description. Judging was based on problem solving, functionality, aesthetics, craftsmanship, innovation, degree of difficulty, and entry presentation.

NARI LOCAL CotY WINNER - SUPERIOR WOODCRAFT

On January 23rd, 2009, Superior Woodcraft was recognized by the Bucks-Mont Chapter of NARI for its custom cabinetry, superb designs and fine craftsmanship. The company's achievements were recognized during the Chapter's annual Contractor of the Year Awards Ceremony. Superior Woodcraft took two first place awards and one meritorious award. The first place award categories were: residential kitchens between $30,000 and $60,000 and residential interiors under $100,000. Superior Woodcraft's meritorious award was for residential interiors over $100,000. This recognition from Bucks-Mont NARI is a great accomplishment for the entire Superior Woodcraft team. Congratulations.

Superior Woodcraft - Through well designed plans and superb craftsman Superior Woodcraft brings beauty into each client's home while adding utility and harmony to its clients' lives. Superior Woodcraft is located in Doylestown, PA. Superior Woodcraft Link

Bucks-Mont NARI is the resource for the remodeling industry throughout Bucks and Montgomery Counties: Helping to build successful, profitable and ethical companies. Bucks-Mont NARI Link

NARI - National Association of the Remodeling Industry. NARI's Core Purpose is to advance and promote the remodeling industry's professionalism, product & vital public purpose. NARI Link

Forestry and the Carbon Cycle

Many people do not give much thought to the entire carbon cycle and the life cycle of forests. We all know that trees absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen and that trees are an extremely important part of our well being. However, many of us do not realize that trees store carbon in the its roots, trunk and limbs. Most of us also do not realize that growing forest rapidly absorb carbon. Mature forests are mostly in a state of equilibrium in that they are releasing as much carbon as they are storing. Additionally, most people do not realize that after a tree is harvested the carbon that the tree absorbed continues to stay sequestered in the form of wood until that wood either decays or is burned. This means that long lasting durable wood products and wooden antiques can be thought of as carbon vaults since that carbon continues to be locked up. By proper management techniques a forest can become sustainable and be a good tool for storing carbon. As trees are harvested and storing the carbon new trees are planted and the whole cycle repeats itself.
Sustainable forests also provide diversified habitat for wildlife, help keep our streams and river clean, provide oxygen and provide many other benefits for our enjoyment.

For more information about forestry and the Carbon Cycle see the following sites:

The Forest Foundation
The Hardwood Forestry Fund
Penn State School of Forest Resources

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