Fireplace Mantel Builder, Agee Woodworks, Experiences Rise
in Consumer Demand for Wood Fireplace Mantels and Surrounds
Released on = November 3, 2005, 2:03 pm
Press Release Author = Agee Woodworks
Industry = Retail
Press Release Summary = Home improvements and renovations spur consumers to purchase
mantels for their fireplaces
Press Release Body = ASHLAND, VA – November 2, 2005 – Agee Woodworks Inc.
(http://www.ageewoodworks.com) reports a rise in sales of their wood fireplace
mantels and surrounds. The spring and summer months, typically a time when business
is steady, saw a jump in orders by consumers both over the phone and through the
Agee Woodworks website. This increase in sales has been attributed to a surge in
home improvements and renovations.
Homeowners who spoke to or emailed with Agee Woodworks routinely cited home
improvement as their reason for purchasing a mantel. “Some homeowners were updating
their current home’s interior and some had just moved into a new home and were
making changes to match their décor,” says Carol Agee, Vice President of Agee
Woodworks.
The company also saw an increase in customers looking to renovate before they put
their homes on the market; adding a fireplace mantel or surround was seen as a minor
expense that could add to the attractiveness of a home’s interior. Carol Agee
explains, “A fireplace mantel is an inexpensive way to spruce up a room, especially
if you are selling a vacant house. With the rooms empty, the fireplace is going to
be more obvious and installing a mantel for the first time or replacing an outdated
mantel can make the home more appealing.”
As winter approaches and consumers start planning for the holidays, Agee Woodworks
naturally sees a rise in sales. Living rooms and dens are popular gathering places
for family and friends; this time of year consumers take a critical eye to these
rooms and decide to make improvements. “October and November are typically strong
sales months for us,” Agee comments. “When people start thinking of Christmas and
Santa Claus coming down the chimney, they want a place for the stockings to be hung.
With our fast turnaround we have clients ordering custom fireplace mantels in early
December and receiving the mantels in time to install them for the holidays.”
Agee anticipates that sales will continue to be strong throughout this winter.“We’re seeing a growing interest in fireplaces as a source of heat this winter,”
states Agee. “We hope this trend translates into additional sales.”
About Agee Woodworks Inc.
Agee Woodworks Inc. has been handcrafting wood fireplace mantels of impeccable style
and quality for almost 10 years. From its beginning in Stuart Agee’s basement in
1996, Agee Woodworks has specialized in building custom fireplace mantels to their
customers’ specifications – they can even replicate a mantel design from a
photograph. Known for their customer service, Agee Woodworks is dedicated to working
with customers to understand their specific needs and measurements. Agee Woodworks
Inc. can be found on the Internet at http://www.ageewoodworks.com.
Company Contact:
Carol Agee
http://www.ageewoodworks.com
Phone: 877-768-3678
Press Release Contact:
Alyssa Duvall
http://www.bigoakinc.com
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Web Site = http://www.ageewoodworks.com
Contact Details = Agee Woodworks
10997 Richardson Road #2
Ashland, VA 23005
Phone: 804-798-3678
Or toll free 877-768-3678
alyssa@bigoakinc.com
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