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Contractors Support Program

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Since 1978 Custom Environments, the parent company of Decks USA, has been making money in the construction business, which includes preparing designs and plans for both public sale and commercial and residential applications through our contractors nationwide.  We cover every aspect of running a successful deck company.  Let our experience help you grow with our proven techniques and solid building system.  Whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, Custom Environments offers valuable solutions for helping you become number one in the decking business or keeping you on top.

Specialty Computer Software for the Deck Industry Professionals ...

Custom Environments has developed 3-D deck designing and structuring, pricing and takeoff software systems for some of America's largest Deck Builders, including America's largest Deck Builder Franchise company, Archadeck
TM.  We have pioneered, designed and developed the industry leading deck designing and structuring 3-D software; DECKWARE and ZeeCAD.

Your deck projects will be designed and structured using the latest, and exclusive, updated version of this State-Of-The-Art technology.  Not only showing your project rendered in 3-D views, but with the ability to actually see, in 3-D, every structural piece required to build your project.  Fantastic for Multi-Level decks and complex projects.  Impressing your customers while at the same time, helping your construction crew, easily identify problematic situations with the use of the 3-D structure drawings.

Learn the deck business from the ground up, or compliment your current company profile, and control the secret to building quality decks, fast and efficient, with a higher than average profit margin using the exclusive Decks USA complete building system.  Advertising, Marketing, Sales, Designing, and Construction.  We're the silent partner who's there when you need us.  Ready to provide the individual services and/or knowledge you require.

Let us go to work for you by joining our program and profit more from every dollar you earn!  Start by mastering the art of outselling the competition.  Discover why America and their deck builders, both large and small, trust thousands of deck projects yearly to Custom Environments and the Decks USA Contractors Team.

 

Key Benefits

bulletNo Franchise or Start Up fees to ever pay
bulletNo royalty fees to ever pay
bulletLearn how to sell successfully against major competitors like Archadeck TM
bulletNo finder's fees for our customer referrals issued to you
bulletPay only for the services you require - No obligations to fulfill
bulletBuilding system backed by complete construction drawings and details
bulletCutting edge Interactive software for sales, pricing and material takeoff
bulletCustom Deck Design services
bulletProject 3-D Drawing, Structuring, and Material Takeoff services
bulletContractor Referral  listing on our State by State referral page
 

Questions to Consider

  1. Is your sales contract binding?  Does it contain the necessary clauses covering State and Federal regulations?
  2. Do you have a strong sub-contractor agreement covering no compete, warranty calls and lien waivers?
  3. Are your sub-contractors really sub-contractors or employees?  Tax laws are strict in this area.
  4. Are your sales people actually employees or sub-contractors?  Do you have signed contracts with them?
  5. Are your building projects consistent in their look and feel?
  6. Are you spending more than 10 minutes estimating a project?
  7. Are your estimates accurate?
  8. Are you spending more than 20 minutes figuring material takeoffs?
  9. Are your takeoffs accurate within 3% or are you short or heavy on material?
  10. Are you profiting at least 30% on each project built?

If you answered no to any of the above questions or don't know some of the answers then maybe we can help.  

Join our Contractors Support Program and choose the services and products that best fit your needs.  We'll work with you to design a package that will meet your budget requirements and level of attention.

 

Contractor Support Program
       
which Includes...

   

Complete Deck Construction Detail Book containing exacting details for Decks, Gazebos, Screened Porches, Trellises, Benches, Planters, Skirting, Buffets, and many Special Applications like Spa Supports and Double Loaded Columns.  Our Post and Beam construction minimizes the amount of footing locations; reducing your material and labor costs while yielding a more attractive overall appearance.  Our consistent look and feel will become your trade mark for exceptional quality construction, easily recognized at first glance.  Your customers will notice the differences immediately when comparison shopping.  

Included in Contractor Referral web page with high ranking and Certification Seal

  Authorized Decks USA Registered Contractors Carry This Seal

Authorized Registered Decks USA Contractor

     Our Deck Plan, Custom Deck Design, and Deck Plan Modification customers choose Authorized Decks USA Registered Contractors more frequently over any other contractors.  Because you will have complete access to all of our Deck Construction Details; We only refer our Certified Contractors when asked for a recommendation in any specific regional area.  Our Third Party recommendation and referral becomes an automatic sales tool for you.

     To date, We have distributed over 3 million deck designs, making us the world's largest Deck Plan company.  Our decks are in practically every neighborhood in America.  Over 30% of our sales are by referral from satisfied customers who tell friends, family and their neighbors.  Join in our collective strength with instant name brand recognition.  In itself... Your first referral will pay for this program.

Quick Quote™ Deck Pricing Software

Deck Designs CD-ROM 

Photo Book™ Software

Sales Training Book (read a testimonial about increased sales)

Joist Calculator Software
                 Auto calculates joist runs on 12, 16 or 24 O.C.

Stair Calculator Software
            Auto calculates treads with riser height selections

Professional Stair Guide chart.  Never get your riser height wrong again

Sales Contract between you and your customers

Sub-Contractors Agreement between you and your Sub-Contractors


     Times have in fact changed, and with the easy to find instant information offered by the Internet, customers are more knowledgeable than ever before.  Your competition is growing and staying on top of this expanding and explosive industry is an absolute must if you not only want to survive but ultimately thrive.  Picking up just one single construction technique that reduces your labor cost and/or material cost, or implementing a critical system component, such as a sales tip or philosophy, will pay for the cost of this package many times over, job after job, year after year.  Learning how to design, sell and build a quality screened porch will add tens of thousands of dollars to your annual sales and create referral work at the same time.  These rooms are the latest craze.  One of our Ohio deck builders is turning his entire business to just these types of outdoor projects.  The profit margin can be incredible once you possess the know-how.  He's projecting another annual sales volume in excess of one million dollars.  He's successfully finished over one million in sales for several years in the past.

     Membership in our Contractors Support Program will help build your T.O.M.A., Top Of Mind Awareness, and increase Referral work which will lower your advertising costs.  Word of mouth is still the most trusted advertising and Third Party Credibility is a very powerful sales tool.

     Many of the Contractors who have purchased our system go on to ask us if we would sell them the exclusive rights to a specific territory just so their closest competitors couldn't gain access to this information.  Unfortunately but fortunately, as stated above, we don't offer Franchises and we don't collect any Fees or Royalties that would offer any such exclusivity.

     However, we tell them don't worry because statistically most carpenters are hard headed and know everything and couldn't imagine ever paying for something they already know all about.  This is where a carpenter who's also a businessman, or well on his way to becoming a successful one, gains the edge and gets the upper hand.  He realizes the importance of proven techniques and powerful information specifically geared for his industry and looks for a reliable source to obtain it whenever possible.  Decks USA assists in the construction of thousands upon thousands upon thousands of outdoor projects each and every year.  We don't know of any other company that is directly responsible for more.  As a matter of fact, the closest outlet, America's Largest Deck Builder, has turned to us over the years for exclusive 3-D design software, construction techniques, carpenter training and assistance, sales approaches, customer awareness and satisfaction, and general advise on our ingredients to the formula for success.  

     We offer valuable information that's concise and easy to understand and adapt into your business in a short time period.  All at a price that's extremely affordable.  Decks USA is not staffed with a heavy upper management and we don't employ countless vice presidents with fancy titles.  We're real people that typically carry a large degree of construction experience, inclusive of design, sales, and actual hammer swinging.  We approach virtually everything we do through the eyes of a carpenter first.  Our Staff, System, Software and Company Methodology all reflect this vast experience and combined with our massive sales volume enables us to keep the cost reasonable and available to everyone that expresses an interest.  We feel this opportunity should be obtainable without applying for a loan, qualifying for financing or buying a Franchise.  

     We know through experience that once you're introduced to our products, system and services you'll return and use us when and for what you need.  Other National Franchising companies sell this type of program for an initial Franchise Fee from $25,000.00 - $40,000.00 then go on to collect a 7% - 10% royalty payment on every dollar you collect for as long as you're in business!  They have a Minimum Royalty Clause in their Contract that makes you financially responsible to them for the difference if you fail to meet the minimum dollar amount they set!  Plus, if you leave their system you can't compete, for several years, in the same industry.  So don't be fooled and think that paying such an incredible fee guarantees you success.  It doesn't and they boldly say so in their fine print.  The Franchise Agreement and Circular they present to you can be over 100 pages and you're required to have an Attorney review it.  We feel the secret to success in a deck building business should not be this expensive, risky and so over complicated. 

     It's not surprising that some franchise companies have shown a significant failure rate and certain studies have revealed their enrollment numbers are falling off.  Maybe because their Franchises don't have enough money left to advertise or survive while they're growing their business after paying for their Franchise and Start Up Fees?  Maybe the company selling the Franchises is more interested in the initial money they collect from you then the long haul of providing you with the necessary support in all areas of operations once you're on your own?  Who really knows?  We certainly don't claim to know, but it occasionally strikes our curiosity.  Some former Deck Franchise owners have purchased our system and are alive and well and doing better than ever.  Maybe because, for one reason or another, they have more of their hard earned money in their pockets at the end of the day?

     We believe that Success is a direct result from hard work and the ability to gather and harness the knowledge of how to succeed.  We can show you our techniques and practices and help you along the way with guidance and support, but you still have to do it...  

     On behalf of our entire staff at Custom Environments and Decks USA, we wish you continued success and look forward to assisting you in any way we possibly can.  Thank you for your time and we would greatly appreciate your consideration.


Sincerely,

(Former Hard Headed Carpenter)

Mark Giambattista
President
Decks USA
Developer of the
DECKWARE ( aka ZeeCAD ) 3-D Design Software
CEO/Founder Custom Environments-Decks USA)


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Contractors Corner

     

The Contractor Support Program is now available at a special promotional price of only $299.00 ... you SAVE $150.00!   Decks USA reserves the right to discontinue this special discount offer at anytime and without prior notice.

This special offer is limited so Hurry and Order Today!   Order the Contractor Support Program

Order Today and Receive The Following Extra Items:
ADDITIONAL BONUS PACKAGE To This Promotional Offer Only:

Choose any Complete Deck Plan Construction Package from our Deck Designs CD-ROM or Web Site for FREE, including 1-SET Additional Identical Prints and no charge for PRIORITY Shipping and Handling.    Excellent for your Sales Presentation.  A $52.95 Value absolutely FREEWhat You Receive

Although there's never any obligation that you purchase plans from us, until the end of time, you pay only $24.95 for any Complete Deck Plan Construction Package from our Deck Designs CD-ROM or Web Site.  You Save over $50.00.   No Limit on the number of plans at this discounted price.  Includes any new designs that are developed in the future.  Currently, we are generating fifty (50) new plans that will initially be available only to our Contractor Support members.

You will receive a 20% Discount each and every time you use our Custom Deck Design, Deck Plan Modification and/or Structuring Services.  If your plan is set in stone and doesn't require multiple drawing revisions, we'll produce a Complete Deck Plan Construction Package for you.  Please contact us for a deck project quote.

To view what our Complete Deck Plan Packages include please click->  What You Receive .

Many builders send us a job already in existence that they have built.  We then create a Complete Deck Plan Package for them of the project.  This enables the Contractor to show potential customers their completed work from plans to pictures.  Detailed 3-D CAD prints are impressive, and coupled with photographs of the final product, will demonstrate your serious professionalism.

Advertising slicks, with your personalized Company Name and Telephone Number, for Newspaper and Yellow pages.  If you desire we'll use your logo, please submit it to us by email in a .bmp, .ipg, .tif, or .gif file format, or snail-mail it to us for reproduction.

Warranty: You'll receive a copy of our Comprehensive Written Warranty.  Use it as is or tailor it to your individual specifications.  Show potential customers that you not only build a high quality product but that you also are proud to state it in writing with a Warranty.  This simple technique alone will knock out about 85% of your competitors.  A fantastic Leave Behind after your first meeting.  Knowing how to word a warranty that's effective, but at the same time gives you the builder some protection, is tricky.  But don't worry, we've already done it for you.  Plus, in the event you return for warranty work we'll provide you with a warranty sign-off form for reproduction.  The legal fees you'll save by not having an Attorney produce a written warranty, sales contract and sub-contractor agreement for you will easily pay for this package, not to mention possibly stopping any potential litigation you may of faced in the future by not using the proper protective documentation.

Software Upgrades: Next available major Quick Quote Software Version 2.5 for FREE.  A $47.95 Value.

Plus, we'll ship your Contractor Support Program package in a FedEx 2-Day box for the price of REGULAR shipping, saving you another $17.00.  Just select the REGULAR Shipping Method when ordering and we'll take care of the FedEx 2-Day Upgrade at delivery time.

Thank You for your time and consideration and We look forward to working with you!

Ordering Instructions: Order the Contractor Support Program

We Accept    Visa   MasterCard   American Express  Discover Card    Online Security Fraud Protection

Order Contractor Support Program Order the Contractor Support Program, safely and securely, online at The Decks USA store Order the Contractor Support Program

NOTE:  Orders are normally processed, printed, packaged, and shipped by FedEx from our complex, within one (1) to two (2) business days after we receive them.  Please allow one (1) to two (2) business days, plus (2) business days for delivery.
NOTE:  FedEx DOES NOT deliver to P.O. Boxes so please use a street address. For your convenience, We sign the release so you don't have to be there at delivery time.

NOTE: Due to the Industry Trade Secrets contained in the Contractor Support Program it is not returnable or exchangeable.  All Sales are Final.


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Please include:
your Name, Address, City, State and Zip Code
Daytime Telephone with area code, FAX Number with area code
E-mail Address if applicable
Total Price
$310.00 (including FedEx 2-Day shipping and handling)
NOTE: Credit Card Information
Your name as it appears on your credit card
Credit Card Type (Visa, MasterCard, American Express or Discover)
Credit Card Number and Expiration Date (Month and Year)

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Our Promise: We will NEVER give your customer information out to any third party.  You can always view our Privacy Policy.

TELEPHONE your order with Credit Card Information
Toll Free 1-877-DeckCDrom  dial 1-877-332-5237

FAX your order with Credit Card Information (330) 726-5542

SEND  $310.00 Check, Money Order or Credit Card Information To:

Decks USA
C
ontractor Support Program
7994 Glenwood Avenue

Youngstown, OH 44512-5827

Decks USA reserves the right to decline membership or elect to not accept any company application for our Contractors Support Program.  In the event of decline: Decks USA will immediately inform you of our decision and, in a timely fashion and manner, Refund the Full Amount of the original purchase price.

NOTE: the services, contents, and pricing of our Contractors Support Program product offer are subject to change at any time and without any prior or advance notice.  (the lawyers made us say that)

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