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What To Expect When Receiving A Shipment

November 8th, 2011

Many of our customers wonder how we ship our products throughout the United States / Canada, the answer is simple. We ship all of our products through FedEx or a LTL carrier. The main thing to remember, all of our products are sold as kits. What this means is all products are easily bundled together and can either be placed into a box or crate and are ready to be assembled once they reach the jobsite. Because we ship so much, we are able to reduce the shipping costs for our customers and make it easy to order from anywhere in North America. For more about Shipping Click Here:  We Can Make It, We Can Ship It!

All of our crates leaving with one of our LTL Carriers is designed to get the product to its destination safely & securely. We get each of our crates custom made through Crate Outlet. For more information on our crates visit: www.CrateOutlet.com

 

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November Newsletter: Thanks for visiting us at the Sunbelt Builders Show!

November 4th, 2011

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The 60 Second Rundown

November 4th, 2011

All you need to know about Archways and Ceilings Made Easy in 60 Seconds! Learn about our different products from Groin vaults, Dome Ceilings, Barrel Vaults, Cove Ceilings and Archways. Once you have figured which ceiling or arch kit best fits your needs, get an instant quote at the click of the mouse. Place orders online or over the phone, it is that easy! The product will ship directly from our warehouse in 3 to 5 days directly to the job site! That’s it!! You will have a beautiful archway in no time!

Archways & Ceilings Discount Opportunity! Send Us Your Photo’s

September 28th, 2011

Looking to save on your next project? Well, send us pictures of our products being used on your previous project; before or after and receive a 10% discount on your order. We are looking for pictures of groin vaults, domed ceilings, barrel vaults, cove ceilings and archways from you! Once we get your pictures, we will apply a discount to your next order and feature your company in our “Builder Spotlight” article. Not to mention, we will list your company and website on ours to help boost traffic to yours.

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September Newsletter: Let Us Bid Your Plans (6′ Dome Ceiling For $329.95)

September 14th, 2011

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*Let us bid your plans now and receive a 10% discount. Whether your project is in a week or a year from now, the discount will be applied when you place your order. All bids for your project must be completed between 09/15/11 – 10/31/11. Must mention the AD to receive the discount. Offer is not valid in Canada.*

 

Archways Made Easy- Testimonial

August 25th, 2011

Take a look at how beautiful this archway finished out. We love how it is sitting between 2 beautiful decorative columns.

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I recently purchased and installed an arch using your great system.  However, I noticed that your photo gallery on your web site does not show any arches like the one I installed.  All of your arches span from wall to wall; mine doesn’t.   So I have attached some photos for you.

Thanks for a great product at a great price!

Happy Customer

West Granby, CT

*We love to hear from our customers and we encourage feedback. Not to mention, we encourage our customers to send us before and after pictures. We love to see the finished result!*


American Airlines Playhouse Built for Charity

August 24th, 2011

Recently we were asked to help out on a charity for Dallas Casa. The event was called, “The Parade of Playhouses.” People from all over DFW metroplex volunteer and donate materials to construct beautiful playhouses that eventually get raffled off in the name of charity. The money raised from this event goes to help abused and neglected children.
Our role was to design/build the ceiling and roof for the American Airlines Center playhouse.
This was an awesome project and we are thankful we had the opportunity to be involved.
Take a look at the video to see the before and after pictures.
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How to install a barrel vault ceiling- Instructions

August 22nd, 2011

Step by step instructions illustrating how to properly install a barrel vault ceiling from Archways & Ceilings Made Easy or simply watch the “How to” video here!

Barrel Vault Install Step 1 How to install a barrel vault ceiling  InstructionsStep 1- Using traditional framing construction to meet code requirements, frame a brace centered down the length of your barrel vault.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Barrel Vault Install Step 2 How to install a barrel vault ceiling  InstructionsStep 2- Snap a center line to the underside of the center brace. Note: The center line must be centered down the length of the barrel vault within ¼”.

 

 

 

 

 

Barrel Vault Install Step 3 How to install a barrel vault ceiling  InstructionsStep 3- Measure and mark down from the bottom of the center brace along each wall and at each end ______ inches (rise). Note: The rise does not include the thickness of the center brace.

 

 

 

 

 

Barrel Vault Install Step 4 How to install a barrel vault ceiling  InstructionsStep 4- Snap a horizontal line at the rise mark on each wall down the length of your barrel vault.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Barrel Vault Install Step 5 How to install a barrel vault ceiling  InstructionsStep 5- Starting at one end of your barrel vault, align the pre-cut mitered half of the arch to the rise mark on the stud. Using a nail gun (or screw gun), attach the half to the stud. Tip: if using screws predrill pilot holes.

 

 

 

 

 

Barrel Vault Install Step 6 How to install a barrel vault ceiling  InstructionsStep 6- Align the square cut half to the center line of the center brace and nail (screw) in place.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Barrel Vault Install Step 7 How to install a barrel vault ceiling  InstructionsStep 7- Repeat steps 5 and 6 to complete the whole strut.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Barrel Vault Install Step 8 How to install a barrel vault ceiling  InstructionsStep 8- While spacing the barrel vault struts 16” O.C., continue installing the struts down the length of the barrel vault until finished.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Barrel Vault Install Step 9 How to install a barrel vault ceiling  InstructionsStep 9- If necessary and/or according to code requirements, install strongbacks atop the barrel vault struts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Barrel Vault Install Step 10 How to install a barrel vault ceiling  InstructionsStep 10- If necessary and/or according to code requirements, fire block the barrel vault along the perimeter of the outer struts.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Barrel Vault Install Step 11 How to install a barrel vault ceiling  InstructionsStep 11- That’s it! You are now ready for electric and drywall!

 

 

 

 

 

 

To download the full colored step by step instructions click here: Barrel Vault Instructions

To see a picture gallery and find out pricing on the barrel vault ceiling kits click here: Gallery & Pricing

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July Newsletter: Why Are We Easy?

July 28th, 2011

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We have the “Made Easy” button for Curved Framing Kits!

July 27th, 2011

Why are we EASY?

So how did we get the “Made Easy” in Archways & Ceilings Made Easy? Simple! We are Easy on your wallet, Easy to quote and order, Easy to Ship, and Easy to Install. Now that’s a lot of Easy!!

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How are we easy on the wallet?

All of our products from groin vaults, dome ceilings, barrel vaults, cove ceilings and archways are priced competitively. We can manufacture a perfect archway or arched ceiling more affordably compared to you building it onsite. We are able to do this because of our technology and ability to bend wood. Don’t believe me? Here are a few examples. You can get a 3’ archway for less then $20, a 6’ dome for less then $330, a 6’ groin vault for less then $410 and your average size dining room with a cove ceiling for less then $220. Now you do the math! Building these archways or arched ceilings onsite would have cost considerably more (not to mention you may not get the perfect finished product we guarantee).

 

Why are we easy to quote and order?

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We offer 4 methods to quote and order your project. 1st- Simply input the measurements online and receive an instant quote at your fingertips. 2nd- Fax your dimensions to us. 3rd Email us your dimensions. 4th – Call our customer service line (877-303-2263) to get a quote within a few minutes.

From there it is as easy as clicking your mouse or making a simple phone call to place your order. Not to mention, the best part about ordering is that our products are custom made to fit your exact measurements. That’s right, your measurements! No need to frame to specific standard size, simply measure your framing dimensions, get us the measurements and we will handle the rest.

 

 

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How are we easy to ship?

All of our products on average are shipped within 5 business days from receiving your order. Our products are either shipped FedEx or LTL depending on the size of the order and customers can track their shipments online to see when there product will arrive. Yep! That’s it. We make shipping easy.

 

 

 

 

 

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How easy are our products to install?

If you can hold a nail gun and use a measuring tape then you are experienced enough to install our framing kits. All of our products such as groin vaults, dome ceilings, barrel vaults, cove ceilings and archways have full colored step by step instructions enclosed with each product. Also, our “How To” videos can be watched on our website: (www.archwaysandceilings.com) Still don’t think it’s easy to install? Well, on average a 3’ archway can be installed in less then 2 minutes, a 6’ dome will install in less then 30 minutes, a 6’ groin will install in less the 45 minutes and your typical cove ceiling in a dining room installs in less then 45 minutes! Now that’s easy and fast! Usually installed in a tenth of the time compared to building onsite. For example, if you were to build a typical dome ceiling, not only would the materials be more expensive then our kit, but expect to give your average framer a day or two to frame. Not to mention, there is no guarantee that onsite framing will be anywhere near as perfect as our archway and ceiling kits!

All of our products are affordable and guaranteed to be perfect every time!

Now that’s why we got the MADE EASY in Archways & Ceilings Made Easy.

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