Simonton Windows Donated to Home of Storm Victim

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During Hurricane Sandy’s severe weather on October 29, 2012, toddler Tripp Halstead was critically injured when a large branch fell on his head. Months later, the Halstead family struggles with daily life, but has received help from thousands of individuals, plus contractors and companies like ABC Supply and Simonton Windows.

Simonton Windows Donated to Home of Storm Victim

“There is a chain of support for this family,” says Chea Prince with ABC Supply Co. Inc. in Smyrna, Ga. “We learned about the need for improvements to the Halstead home from Vince Smith, owner of Hassle Free Window & Door Company, LLC. He asked for a donation of windows so he could install them in the Halstead home at no charge. We contacted Simonton Windows who immediately agreed to donate their ENERGY STAR® qualified Simonton ProFinish® Contractor windows to this project.”

Due to the medical needs of Tripp, the family has to move to a one-level home closer to relatives for daily assistance. Located in Jefferson, Ga., a house is being completely remodeled with the assistance of Sunshine On a Ranney Day non-profit foundation that helps children with long-term illnesses in the Atlanta area with dream home makeovers. An anticipated July 13, 2013 completion date has been set for the Halstead home that will feature wheelchair ramps and a chair lift.

“We understand Tripp’s need for a wheelchair made it important for the family to sell their multi-level home,” says Vince Smith with Hassle Free Window & Door Co. out of Marietta, Ga. “My wife and I were following Tripp’s daily setbacks and progress on Facebook and decided we’d donate my services to install the new Simonton windows. These are energy-efficient, low-maintenance windows that will provide the family with dependable service in the future.”

The brain injury Tripp sustained during the storm has required numerous surgeries and an unsure prognosis for the future. Currently the family anticipates the move into the new home so they can better accommodate Tripp’s daily needs. For more information, visit www.sunshineonaranneyday.com.

Simonton Windows produces ENERGY STAR® qualified vinyl replacement and new construction windows and doors, including a line of impact-resistant products. Simonton has been ranked “Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Windows and Doors, Four Years in a Row. Tied in 2013.” by J.D. Power and Associates.

Simonton was also ranked #1 in quality in the 2013, 2009, 2007, 2002 and 1998 Brand Use Studies sponsored by Builder magazine and has won three Best In Class Awards administered by LBM Journal Research Institute.

Founded in 1946, Simonton’s hallmark has been to deliver the industry’s shortest, most dependable lead-times. Part of Fortune Brands Home & Security, Inc. (NYSE: FBHS), Simonton delivers award-recognized products to key markets throughout the 48 continental United States and North America. Simonton is a Founding Sponsor of The Weather Museum, a Lifetime Founding Sponsor of the Lead Safe America Foundation, and a supporter of Homes for Our Troops. For information, call (800) SIMONTON (1-800-746-6686) or visit www.simonton.com.

Simonton Windows received the highest numerical score among window and door manufacturers in a tie in the proprietary J.D. Power and Associates 2010-2013 Windows and Patio Doors Satisfaction StudiesSM. (Tied in 2013). 2013 study based on responses from more than 2,554 consumers measuring 11 brands and measures opinions of consumers who purchased new windows or patio doors in the previous 12 months. Proprietary study results are based on experiences and perceptions of consumers surveyed in January – February 2013. Your experiences may vary. Visit jdpower.com.

ENERGY STAR is a government program that helps consumers protect the environment through superior energy efficiency and is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.

Last modified on Mon, Jul 08, 2013
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Simonton Windows produces ENERGY STAR® qualified replacement and new construction windows and doors, including a line of impact-resistant products. Simonton has been ranked “Highest in Customer Satisfaction with Windows and Doors, Three Years in a Row” by J.D. Power and Associates. Simonton was also ranked #1 in quality in the 2009, 2007, 2002 and 1998 Brand Use Studies sponsored by Builder magazine and has won three Best In Class Awards administered by LBM Journal Research Institute. Founded in 1946, Simonton’s hallmark has been to deliver the industry’s shortest, most dependable lead-times. Part of Fortune Brands Home & Security (NYSE: FBHS), Simonton delivers award-recognized products nationwide to key markets throughout the 48 continental United States. Simonton is a Founding Sponsor of The Weather Museum, a Lifetime Founding Sponsor of the Lead Safe America Foundation, and a supporter of Homes for Our Troops. For information, call (800) SIMONTON (1-800-746-6686) or visit www.simonton.com

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