Installation

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Heating & Electricity
Have your home temperature at a minimum of 65 degrees during installation
This will ensure that new carpet and vinyl is protected. 
Please make sure electric outlets are turned on; installers will need electricity for power tools during some jobs.



Breakables:
Our installers will need your help moving your fragile belongings. 
Please take care to move breakables:

• Crystal
• Porcelain

From:

• shelves
• cabinets
• tables
• tops of hutches
• top of furniture
• 
  

Walls & Draperies
Pictures, wall hangings and floor-length draperies may interfere with the installers' movements. 
Please remove draperies or tie them back at least 36 inches above the floor.






Closets
Closets and storage areas need to be cleared, and long-hanging clothing needs to be removed to provide a 36-inch space to enable the installers to work freely.




Furniture Moving
We gladly handle the moving of regular furniture during installation.  This service can be arranged through your Flooring America sales professional and may require an additional charge.



Some items that require special handling include:

• Aquariums
• Waterbeds
• Grandfather Clocks
• Console Pianos

Please note:  Pool tables, grand pianos and wood stoves must be handled by professionals and should be moved prior to installation. 


Appliances & Electronics
Some appliances may require special handling.  Arrangements for disconnection and hookups of icemakers, gas appliances, commodes, or alarm systems should be made prior to installation.  Stereos, computers and other electronic equipment should also be moved before the time of installation. 

Brick and Hearth: (Which is the fireplace and its surroundings):

Bricks are made from clay and shale and are used for building or as a decorative surface. Of all exterior finish products, brick has the rates market appeal. Most buyers prefer brick, which means homes that command higher selling prices. They are also virtually maintenance-free and help insulate from heat, cold, noise and fire. 

Duchini offers bricks from some of the leading brick manufacturers including:

Belden - Belden Brick is the largest family owned and managed brick company in the United States.

Glen-Gery - The largest molded brick and fifth largest brick manufacturer in the United States.

Sioux City - A long-standing manufacturer of high quality clay brick and a distributor of related masonry products.

Triangle - Since 1960, Triangle Brick has helped homeowners, builders, architects, and developers transform their dreams into beautiful structures that complement and enhance any setting.

Watsontown - A unique combination of superior materials, advanced manufacturing technology, and dedicated brick manufacturing assuring every customer the utmost in quality, selection, and reliability.

   Indoor fireplaces

            Today, homeowners have a number of options when it comes to building an indoor fire. Considering your lifestyle, wants and needs will help you select the appropriate fireplace:     

• Wood burning fireplaces feature the traditional look and feel of a genuine wood fire.

We offer wood burning fireplaces from 

• Buck Stoves, 
• FireRock, 
• Lennox, 
• Majestic,Napoleon, 
• Vermont Castings
• Vanguard.

• Electric fireplaces create a warm focal point while reducing environmental impact. These units are ideal for zone heating and can be used in rooms with no venting options.

We carry electric fireplaces by:

         Dimplex