Overhead Door – ThermaSection Replacements

Ever have the fear as a business owner that you may have to replace an entire commercial sectional door when a just section is damaged? Luckily that doesn’t have to be the case. Raynor’s ThermaSection replacements can be the fix, without the cost, and FS Construction Services can supply and provide the service.

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Here are just some of the notable features:

  • ThermaSection replacements are available is a range of sizes and, while primarily work with Overhead and Clopay models, are a great fit with competitive models as well.
  • Face appearance is a near perfect match in color and texture.
  • ThermaSection replacements can be cut to exact lengths and easily fitted.

FS Construction Services finds that many business owners have trouble matching their replacement sections. Without a proper fitting and replacement, you may find an improper functioning door and increase your chances for an entire door replacement.

If you’ve been putting off a fix because you assumed an entire door replacement was in order, contact us to come out for a site visit to determine your best ThermaSection replacement. Turnaround time is quick, which means we’ll keep your doors open and business up and running.

Call us today at 866.551.3454 for more information. We look forward to discussing your options.

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Praxair Leasing and Supply

Did you know FS Construction Services is a qualified Praxair dealer serving several counties in southern Illinois? For some time, we have been a supplier to professionals in healthcare to manufacturing and chemicals to textiles. Our accessibility to multiple products allows area businesses to skip the work and call on us to get what they need.

Whether you need a lesser-known gas or more traditional gasses such as oxygen, acetylene, argon or carbon dioxide, we provide the leasing and exchange. With Praxair standards, you will receive consistent quality of the industrial gases you’re in the market for. A full range of purities is available.

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If you have the need for welding or cutting supplies, as well as equipment, we have you covered. For more information, please visit the Praxair catalog.

If you didn’t know we offered the leasing and exchanged program for Praxair, but are interested in this service, please contact us at 866-551-3454 or email Karen.

Metal Roofing & Siding Benefits

Installing a metal roof and siding can be the attractive and economical solution to your problem when frustrated with the constant maintenance of your traditional roof and siding.

FS Construction Services offers a wide range of products and services for metal roofing and siding, and we are an Authorized Contractor of Fabral Metal Wall and Roof Systems. But before you make the transition from asphalt to metal, you’re probably wondering, “Why?”

Here are the most common benefits that we share with our customers interested in making the switch.

1. Energy Star Tax Credit: You can actually save money by installing Energy Star approved metal roofing products by Fabral. In 2011, the government issued tax credits up to $500 or 10% of materials used. FS Construction Services can walk you through the process.

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2. Lifetime: With life expectancies of more than 30 years, installing a metal roof and siding may mean it is the very last roof you’ll ever need to put on your home or business. Colors do not fade and materials do not rust.

3. Color Visualizer: Choosing the color specifications of your roofing and siding couldn’t be easier with the Color Visualizer. Use the basic visualizer or upload a photo of your actual home or business for exact matching. Plus, you can see which Energy Star colors can be applied for credit.

4. Solar Savings: FS Construction Services can work to achieve Fabral’s solar roofing system for you as well so you can maximize your energy costs and see an ROI in just ten years.

5. Step-by-Step: Curious about what it takes to achieve a metal roof or siding? We have the step-by-step guide when it comes to installing the panels to your structure. So you’re in the know – the entire way through.

If you still have additional questions or are looking to explore your options, give us a call at 866-551-3454. In the mean time, check out examples of FS Construction Services’ work in our Metal Roofing and Siding section.

Choosing Your Building Contractor

When it comes to building a commercial or ag structure, it often involves a well-thought out plan, especially since you’re making such a sound investment. FS Construction Services wants to make sure you’re covering certain aspects to ensure you’re selecting a building contractor fit for the job. We’ve compiled some of the most important items to note.

Reputation

It’s best to do business with a contractor who is established in the area and has experience in the depth of work you’re hoping to achieve. It’s our guarantee that FS Construction Services can uphold that reputation. Look at completed projects, similar to those that you’re planning. If a company is confident and credible in their work, they’ll be happy to provide references. If you have the chance, ask those references certain questions such as:

  • Were you pleased with the overall quality and care of the contractor?
  • Did the job start and end as scheduled?
  • Was the job completed in line with the proposed budget?
  • How was the communication with the contractor throughout the process?
  • Would you use the contractor again?

Professional Association Membership

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It’s wise to choose a contractor that offers continuing education and promotes research. For example, FS Construction Services is a member of the notable National Frame Building Association (NFBA). NFBA members are pledged to observe the highest standard of honesty, integrity and responsibility. Being part of the association is the mark of a professional.

Engineering Design

At FS Construction Services, we guarantee that we don’t just put up “pre-fab” projects. We provide a tailored design specific to your design needs and wants. Working with such credible companies such as Walters Buildings, we ensure that our customers have a solid understanding of the step-by-step process it entails to construct an ag, commercial or residential building. Our contractors serve as engineers who have years of experiences delivering top-notch professionalism.

FS Construction Services cannot stress enough the importance of using a credible contractor when it comes to erecting a building. As stressed by Dr. David Bohnhoff, on behalf of Jim Austin of Frame Building News, the argument for fully engineered post-frame buildings is crucial. Dr. Bohnhoff’s personal experience and interviews explain how costly it came be to go with the inexperienced. We encourage you to read and take note the importance.

If you’re still curious about whether FS Construction Services is the right fit as your building contractor, we invite you to contact us for a chat. We’re here to provide the information necessary to make such a decision. Call us today at 866-551-3454 to get the answers you need, or visit us at 3631 Old State Route 3 in Red Bud.

Annual Auger SALE

Each year during the off-season, FS Construction Services likes to offer our customers, new and old, an opportunity to purchase our in-stock augers at a discounted rate. Through the month of March, we are offering 10 percent off.

FS Construction Services has provided portable augers to customers for more than 50 years. Brands we work with, such as Hutchinson, provide are available in a variety of configurations that adapt to your needs. They will ensure you have the mechanical swing hopper auger, top-drive auger – you name it – to get the job done. The value, reliability and durability of our brands will have you confident in the investment you’ve made in the future of your business.

Interested in our sale and checking out the inventory? Contact us at 866-551-3454 or visit us at our Red Bud location at 3631 Old State Route 3.

Paint Color Matching

FS Paint Services can provide interior or exterior painting for residential, commercial and ag customers.  But what sets our service apart is our ability to attain any possible color you are looking to find and apply.

Many times, especially with residential customers, homeowners are looking to complement the other colors in their home. With the technology we’ve adopted from the X-Rite Color Matching, we’re able to scan any color – a wall, pillow, piece of paper, you name it – and develop the exact color replica in paint. We’re able to do this with an item called the Tethered Spectrophotometer.  It is a portable, handheld device so we’ll come to you, every time.

By providing this color matching service, we’re able to offer our customers an infinite source for paint colors. Maybe your business is trying to match colors in your logo or you’re hoping to replicate the color of your current equipment storage building with your new one being built.

Whatever the scenario may be, FS Paint Services will work with you from start to finish completing your project. Call us today at 866.551.3454 to schedule a consultation with a member of our team!

 

 

Knowing Your Building Process

At FS Construction Services, we think it’s important that you’re aware of the entire building process for the structure you choose. Having a thorough understanding of the building’s progression gives the customer a stronger involvement in the building process. Knowing the progression of their particular structure provides a comfort, especially when it comes to expected completion date and assurance that all aspects of the structure’s integrity will be intact.

FS Construction Services follows a strict start-to-finish building process set forth by Walters Buildings. This process is in place so no step is overlooked and each aspect gets the appropriate attention. Whether you’re looking into a suburban, commercial or ag structure, the following steps are taken towards project completion.

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  1. Footings and Anchorage
  2. Laminated Columns
  3. Roof Trusses
  4. Splashboards
  5. Framing
  6. Roofing and Siding Panels
  7. Bracing
  8. Gutters
  9. Trim
  10. Sliding Doors
  11. Ridge Venting

 

If you’re considering a suburban, commercial or ag structure, please contact Tom Marcheski in our Buildings and Construction Department at 866-551-3454.

Raynor Garage and Overhead Door Promotions

Raynor Garage Doors offers a substantial line up for residential and commercial customers looking to upgrade or make an overall visual and functional update to their home or business. As an authorized dealer of Raynor, FS Construction Services has the opportunity to pass along current promotions to our customers. Here are some of the latest.

ArborShore Residential Garage Doors

Now until March 31st, Raynor’s ArborShore line is 10 percent off. ArborShore Doors offer the very best in wood door construction with vertical grain cut lumber, uniform wood tone coloring and more. With three door design options to choose from, we’ll help you choose the design and specifications that suit you best. For additional information visit the ArborShore informational page.

PrintSteelForm Overhead Doors

Now until March 31st, Raynor’s SteelForm line is offering a massive discount when ordered in quantities of five or more. The SteelForm overhead doors are ideal for commercial and industrial applications. Door sections are a full 2″ thick and made of hot-dipped galvanized steel for maximum rust resistance. For more information visit the SteelForm informational page.

steelform_s-24c_432Interested in one of the Raynor promotions? Contact FS Construction Services today at 866-551-3454 so we can get you going.

Farm Storage Facility Loan Program

For some landowners, considering an update in grain systems or upgrade in storage sizing may seem unattainable due to upfront costs and initial investment. But for those who qualify, and many do, the USDA Farm Service Agency offers the Farm Storage Facility Loan Program (FSFL). FSFL provides low-interest financing for producers to build or upgrade their grain storage and handling facilities. With coordination and building from FS Construction Services, off-season promotions from our largest grain system suppliers and FSFL – acquiring a new grain storage structure is possible.

There are multiple factors that contribute to one’s eligibility including qualifying commodity type, approval by the local FSA county committee, structure lifespan of at least 15 years whether new or renovated, as well as security requirements, among others.

The maximum loan amount through FSFL is $500,000 per loan with eligible cost items such as purchase price and sales tax, shipping and delivery, site preparation and installation and attorney or archaeological study fees.

The Grain Systems Department at FS Construction Services not only provides these qualifying facilities from GSI, Brock, Lowry, Sukup, Shivvers and Hutchinson, but we’ll also work with you to begin the FSFL application process. Pursuing these upgrades and updates now ensures profitability and return on investment because of the optimal level at which you can store your grain. Let us work with you to get a plan in place.

For more information on FSFL, visit the Fact Sheet on the FSA section of the USDA website or call us at 866-551-3454 to investigate your options.

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The Payoff for Housing Your Farm Equipment

Machinery maintenance expenses contribute to the significant costs associated with owning and operating farm equipment. Housing your farm equipment not only reduces maintenance necessities and repair costs but also increases overall farming productivity or trade-in values.

If you haven’t decided on pursuing a sound machine and equipment storage, you may be asking yourself if the investment in the storage building is justifiable. FS Construction Services can confidently assure you that answer is yes. The investment you make now will save you in the future.

Exposure to sunshine, moisture and freezing conditions reduce the serviceable lifetime of machinery. Belts, tires and hoses deteriorate rapidly in climate changes when resting outdoors. Balers, combines and other harvesting and planting equipment are most susceptible.

The buildings team at FS Construction Services works with you from start to finish determining what capabilities and amount of space you need to house your current equipment and make room for more, if necessary. Walters Buildings has a multitude of designs that we tailor to your needs, and the building steps we follow clearly outline where we are in the process and what steps will follow.

Now is the time to be considering how next season’s profitability will fare. Decreasing overhead maintenance costs, avoiding operation downtime and maintaining a lengthy serviceable lifetime are all contributors. Pursuing sound machine and equipment storage from FS Construction Services is guaranteeing that your equipment investments are safe now and for seasons to come.

Call our buildings and construction team at 866-551-3454 or email us to start discussing your options today.

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