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One of DIY Network's most popular television shows, Blog Cabin, will feature Simonton windows throughout its 2011 show project home!

For its fifth season project, Blog Cabin 2011 will involve the renovation of a 1905 farmhouse-style structure located in Susan, Virginia. The dilapidated home sits on 14 acres of protected wetlands and has stunning Chesapeake Bay views.

Popular DIY Network host Matt Blashaw (who also hosts Money Hunters, Project Xtreme and DeConstruction) will supervise the massive rebuilding effort that starts during the first quarter of 2011. A licensed contractor, Blashaw is a realtor and home builder in Orange County, California, so this exposure to Simonton products may help influence his company's window purchases in the future.

What makes Blog Cabin unique is that people worldwide log on to the show's web site to vote on the design features and products that go into the home. While we know Simonton windows will be featured in the Blog Cabin, the voters will decide the style of windows and what Decorum features are used in the rebuilding effort.

This project is ideal for Simonton because it focuses on the benefits of replacement windows and the unique features we offer. Many of the windows in the three-level home are original --- dating back to 1905. When the construction team rips the house down to the studs to start the rebuilding effort, some of the original glass may be repurposed for decorative use in the house. But, the all-new Simonton windows will be energy-efficient and lend themselves aesthetically to the overall new design of the home.

Want to get a sneak preview of the home? Walk through Blog Cabin 2011 with Matt by clicking on http://www.diynetwork.com/videos/advance-look-at-the-cabin/62423.html. And to see interior and exterior pictures of the home go to http://www.diynetwork.com/blog-cabin/blog-cabin-2011-first-look-exterior/pictures/index.html.

What makes this a truly great project for Simonton? Tens of thousands of people viewing our products on the Blog Cabin web site and voting on their favorite options, nationwide coverage of the installation of Simonton windows and a special on-camera interview with a Simonton spokesperson. This project also has potential for being showcased on segments of other DIY Network shows, including BATHtastic!, Desperate Landscapes, House Crashers, Kitchen Impossible, and Yard Crashers. Best of all, the home will be given away to a lucky Blog Cabin website visitor once it's completed!

Check out Simonton's "top 10" list below and you'll see why we're celebrating the end of a memorable 2010 ... and the launch of our 65th anniversary year in 2011!

~ Top 10 Achievements for Simonton Windows® in 2010 ~
1. For the third consecutive time, Simonton ranked highest in the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Builder and Remodeler Residential Window and Patio Door Satisfaction StudySM.

2. Illustrating that homeowners are following the recommendations of their contractors, consumers nationwide ranked Simonton highest in satisfying homeowners in the J.D. Power and Associates 2010 Windows and Patio Doors Satisfaction StudySM.

3. To strengthen the opportunity for homeowner savings, Simonton teamed up with H&R Block® to offer up to $150 toward preparation of an individual's 2010 personal income tax return at participating H&R Block locations when they purchase 12 or more Simonton windows from select lines that are guaranteed to qualify for the Federal Energy Tax Credit under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act.

4. Simonton's successful Energy Tax Credit (ETC) glass promotion won the 2010 Crystal Achievement Award sponsored by Window & Door magazine for the Most Innovative Marketing Program created by a large manufacturer.

5. The expansion of popular custom interior and exterior styling options in Decorum by Simonton^TM now include eye-catching, exterior colors in Brick, Chocolate, Bronze, Cream, Driftwood, Pine and Tan. The Decorum product line was also honored as one of the "101 Best Products of 2010" by Professional Builder and Professional Remodeler magazines.

6. To comply with ENERGY STAR® guidelines introduced early in 2010, Simonton established ENERGY STAR zone-specific packages for each product we produce.

7. A new Simonton Service Solutions section of the www.simonton.com website was created to provide 24/7 window and door support for builders, remodelers and window installers. The comprehensive array of detailed how-to information includes technical bulletins and support, videos, downloadable installation instructions, warranty information and product care details.

8. Simonton strengthened its brand awareness among consumers with product placements in popular TV shows such as This Old House, Hometime (on PBS), 10 Grand in Your Hand and Drill Team and by sponsoring home improvement radio shows including The Money Pit and MyFixItUpLife. Concentrated publicity efforts in magazines, newspapers, radio, television and in the social media have reached more than 862 million people this year.

9. SimEx Inc., Simonton's lead supplier of top-quality vinyl window components, celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2010.

10. Simonton continued its successful FOCUS and Installer Preferred programs for contractors, substantially growing a membership that participates in ongoing training, promotional programs and other incentives.

These 10 top achievements will pave the way for Simonton's continued success in 2011. We're looking forward to introducing new products and programs in the coming months that will help our 65th anniversary year serve as a milestone in our company's history.

Best wishes for a wonderful end of 2010 and an inspiring 2011!

Kathy Ziprik

Public Relations Representative

Simonton Windows

*Homeowners who purchase a minimum of 12 Simonton windows or patio doors that are eligible for the Federal Energy Tax Credit under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 from any of the qualifying product lines from a participating Simonton Windows® dealer between February 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010 will qualify for this offer to receive a certificate good for up to $150 toward preparation of his or her 2010 personal income tax return at a participating H&R Block office in the United States. Qualifying product lines include: Simonton Reflections® 5500 Series, Prism® by Simonton Platinum Series, Simonton Impressions® 9800 Series, Simonton Impressions® 7500 Series, Simonton Impressions® 7300 Series, Simonton ProFinish® Brickmould 600 Series and Simonton StormBreaker Plus® Series 300VL. Offer void where prohibited, licensed, taxed and restricted by law. Redemption forms must be postmarked within 60 calendar days of invoice date. Simonton Building Products, Inc. is not a legal or tax advisor. Subject to complete Terms of Offer available at participating dealer locations and online at www.simonton.com/hrblock.

Simonton Windows makes donations of our energy-efficient windows and doors to unique media projects.

We're eager to speak with members of the media related to product donations that have high visibility and are mutually beneficial.

For information and product donation forms, contact Kathy Ziprik at 828-890-8065 or kathy_ziprik@simonton.com.

The editors of Professional Builder and Professional Remodeler magazines have combed through product information from hundreds of companies to select the "101 Best New Products of 2010." No surprise --- Decorum by Simonton is included as a winner in this prestigious competition!

"Decorum by Simonton is a terrific example of how a company can provide homeowners with exactly what they want," says Sid Spear, vice president of sales and marketing. "People like the look of wood, but not the inherent problems of wood related to long-term maintenance. The Decorum line allows builders and remodelers to offer homeowners the authentic look of woodgrain interiors without maintenance hassles. These windows are also extremely energy-efficient. That's a win-win situation for everyone."

According to Spear, sales of the Decorum line are already higher than anticipated. "This indicates to us that consumers are eager to select aesthetic features to add to the overall interior and exterior beauty of their homes," says Spear.

Both Professional Builder and Professional Remodeler magazines featured Decorum in their November issue as part of their "101 Best New Products" story along with promoting the product on their HousingZone.com site.