Belgard Joins Holmes Magazine 2010 Tour

The Holmes Magazine, the Magazine to Make It Right, 2010 Tour featuring Mike Holmes, host of Holmes On Homes® on HGTV, takes off this week and Belgard Hardscapes will be there every mile of the way.

The 2010 tour kicks off in Nashville on Nov. 18, then heads south to Atlanta (11/19) before bussing up the east coast to Charlotte (11/20), Richmond (11/21) and New York City (11/22). A pre-Thanksgiving stop in Pittsburgh (11/24) precedes its final stop in Chicago for a Black Friday event on Nov. 26.

Holmes is best known as host of Holmes on Homes® on HGTV where he helps rescue homeowners from repair and renovation disasters. The Holmes Magazine Tour is the promotional launch of the new consumer magazine being offered in the US.

Mike Holmes will be present at each tour location to sign autographs and meet fans, while Belgard representatives will be in attendance to interact with event goers and handout giveaways.

“This is a great opportunity to interact in a fun way with our customers and to make more homeowners aware of the benefits of adding an outdoor living space to their home,” says Ken O’Neill, vice-president of marketing for Belgard.

While Holmes primarily concentrates on home repairs, Belgard sees the tour as an opportunity to connect with homeowners who may also be interested in adding value and enjoyment through a new or renovated outdoor living space. And as the country’s premier outdoor hardscapes provider, Belgard is ready to assist homeowners however they may need it.

Catch daily updates and follow The Holmes Magazine 2010 Tour online through the Outdoor Living by Belgard Facebook page. For additional information on the tour, visit www.belgard.biz.

Greenbuild 2010

Join Belgard® Hardscapes and Oldcastle® Architectural at the U.S. Green Building Council® 2010 Greenbuild International Conference and Expo. This three-day event is the largest gathering of representatives from all sectors of the green building movement and will take place November 17-19 at McCormick Place West in Chicago, Illinois. This showcase of the latest in green building innovation will feature over 100 education sessions and workshops, over 1800 exhibit booths, and an array of inspiring speakers—including a keynote address from retired four-star general, Gen. Colin Powell, USA (Ret.).

Oldcastle® Architectural Booth #167
Oldcastle® is committed to the green building movement and provides a wide range of green building products for both residential and commercial use. Our booth will feature the following green product lines:

Belgard® Hardscapes Environmental Collection: Subterra & Aqua-Roc
These permeable pavers can be used in both residential and commercial applications to vastly improve drainage or as part of a self-contained irrigation system.

Trenwyth® Architectural Masonry: Verastone® & PRAIRIE Stone
Leaders in the commercial construction industry, Trenwyth’s green products provide numerous opportunities for obtaining LEED® credits and certification.

Suretouch® Masonry System
This groundbreaking patented cladding system offers the beauty of natural stone or brick with quicker installation than traditional masonry, all while improving the look, value, durability and energy efficiency of any home or commercial property.

Quik-Brik Structural Veneer
Increase energy efficiency and decrease commercial construction time and costs with the look of brick and the strength and efficiency of concrete.

Oldcastle® Green Block
Produced by Chicago’s own Northfield-Bend, this commercial block is produced with 20% post-consumer recycled glass aggregate, the equivalent of eight glass bottles per block.

Special guest, Mark Wilhelm of Green Ideas will be presenting Green Options in the Oldcastle Architectural booth #167 at 11am on Wednesday and at 10am and 2pm on Thursday.

For more information on the expo visit www.greenbuildexpo.org