Absolute Aluminum Blog

By: Calvin Gray, Director of Sales & Marketing 

There haven’t been many new ideas to dress up the old pool cage until now! For 24 years, Absolute Aluminum of Venice, Florida has been one of the innovators of pool cage design. We have recently expanded our business to include enhancement products for pool cages and screen enclosures.

Pool cage owners have tried everything including hanging Christmas lights from their track beam in an effort to get some ambient lighting for night time entertaining. Let me tell you about some more innovative products that can really light up you night time entertaining! 

NEBULA LIGHTING  

Nebula Lighting is the perfect lighting system for pool cage screen enclosures. This system is designed for new or existing pool and patio enclosures. The LED lighting is perfect around pool water, weatherproof from rain and environmental elements (salt, chemicals, etc.). The Nebula light rails are powered by a 12v DC controller and operate on less power than a 60 watt light bulb.

With full dimmer capability, you can control the amount of light you desire for the event or mood you’re trying to create. Dim it way down for a romantic evening under the stars. You’ll get 10,000 hours of enjoyment without ever having to change any of the bulbs with the most advanced LED bulb technology. The bulb rail snaps into your existing pool cage track beam groves above your pool. Nebula Lighting is perfectly safe, no bulbs to replace and virtually no cost to operate.

Nebula Lighting can be installed in less than a day and requires no electrician because it’s low voltage. It’s not limited to just pool cages or screen enclosures; it has been installed in the soffits of homes, decks, docks, seawalls, spas, gazebos, sunrooms and any other area where low voltage lighting could be beneficial. 

Let's Talk about your Outdoor Living Space. For most of us living in the Southwest Coast of Florida, our lanai area consists of a basic table and chair set under a ceiling fan with a gas grill over to the side with a sun beaten cover over it.. BORING!!! Now is the time to take some baby steps and begin to upgrade your Outdoor Living Space. Remember, you live in Florida and this area should be the most exciting, comfortable space in your home!

Absolute Aluminum has created its new Outdoor Living Line of products to help you enhance our space.  Our Absolute Aluminum Outdoor Living Showroom in Venice, FL to showcases many of the products we sell and gives you a better perspective on the realm of possibilities for your outdoor home.

Through May 2012 we are offering this wonderful Special!

Now is the time to Change your furniture and Change Your Look! Our own line of furniture, which includes faux wicker set(s) with welded aluminum framing offers a variety of attractive, unique looks at an affordable price point.

With the right setting, this is the place where you eat your meals or enjoy time with your family and friends. Make your environment uniquely yours by incorporating all the products and ideas that allow you to enjoy it more! Feel like you're on vacation while at home!

Please feel free to come visit our Outdoor Living showroom at 1220 Ogden Road, Venice, FL 34285 

Many people may not realize that our Service Department makes Good Old-Fashioned House Calls to Your Home!

Do you have a problem with your existing pool cage? Does your outdoor kitchen, concrete or pavers need crack repair? 

Are any other outdoor living products at your home in need of service or a tune-up? We're here to help!

Even if you didn't originally purchase the given product from Absolute Aluminum of Venice or Absolute Window, we will come to your home or place of business for a Service Call!

Our service department drives to your door with (4) fully stocked trucks along with a service tech that has extensive knowledge of every product and service that we are able to provide.

We show up to your home to work at making sure that all systems are back in working order by the time we leave. Even in the extreme heat of our Southwest Florida summers, the brutal windy days of spring (where we've had up to 86 calls for service) , we care about your home because we know it's your castle. We welcome your call for service.

Dan Skipper, our Service Manager,excels in working with our clients. He goes the extra mile to even call- in service requests for repairs that are not even under our warranty. This is exceptional and this is why we would enjoy you thinking of us whenever you have a need that is beyond your ability to repair.

It's safe to say that  Dan and his team are a crew of rock solid guys who go above and beyond the call of duty to ensure that every new customer or returning client is 100% satisfied. Many times you're going to find the old-fashioned way of offering service is the best.

Call Dan Skipper if you need of a solution for any Outdoor Living product and service at 941-497-7777

This guest post is by: Calvin Gray- Director of Sales & Marketing at Absolute Aluminum and Outdoor Living

Many homeowners are discovering the benefits of owning an outdoor kitchen. Lifestyle trends and entertaining habits in Florida have changed due to the current economic condition and rising gas prices. The fact is, more people are enjoying entertaining at home with friends and family, rather than dining out. And hey, there's alot less traffic and no waiting to be seated!

Outdoor kitchen popularity began in California and has continued to expand throughout the U.S. like a wildfire. For the past 5 years, outdoor kitchen sales have nearly doubled each year, maintaining their position as one of the hottest trends for home improvement projects.

 Floridians have now embraced the outdoor kitchen concept; and sales over the past year have been stellar! 

Here are the top 7 reasons to consider making the investment in your home and in your social life.

1. Entertainment Value

An outdoor kitchen becomes the focal point of FUN! We’ve polled owners of outdoor kitchens and the feedback is emphatic… the #1 benefit from owning an outdoor kitchen is- they’re having more fun entertaining! Rather than spending money going out to eat, hosting small and medium groups of people over to enjoy the great weather and great food prepared on a professional grilling surface.

2. Return on Investment

Outdoor kitchens yield a higher return on investment than any other product in the “outdoor renovation” product category. CNN Money, About.com and Remodeling Magazine support that outdoor kitchens nationally return 100% to 200% of the improvement cost. As with any improvement, the ROI formula works providing you design and build a kitchen that is proportional to the home value and location.

3. Saves Money

Going out to dinner is not cheap. The gas, the meal, the tax and tip, the babysitter, can really add up. Owners of outdoor kitchens spend their money buying fresh, quality seafood and meats to cook over a professional grilling surface. The food will taste as good, if not better than your favorite high end restaurant. The difference is you’ll have plenty of money left in your bank account.

4. Eat Healthier  

Although we have wonderful dining in the Southwest Florida area, sometimes people have food allergies and dietary issues. Many times, this can make ordering difficult and additionally, you don’t know what was added to the food to make it taste good. We all know that restaurants add enormous amounts of butter, oil, salt and other additives which add unnecessary calories and fat to your meal. When you prepare your meal at home,  you control the ingredients that are added. With a professional cooking system your meal will be every bit as delicious without all of the unknown ingredients.

5. Reduces Energy Cost

New infrared grills get to their maximum cooking temperature in half the time and cook the food in half the time. Therefore, a tank of propane goes a lot further!  By using the side burners on your grill you can take the entire cooking process outdoors. Compare that with the cost of operating your kitchen stove and/or oven 3-5 times a week. There’s also the added benefit of not heating your air conditioned interior space each time you cook indoors.  

 6. Look’s great

Nothing spices up your lanai area better than an outdoor kitchen. Whether you add a small kitchen, an island style with bar height chairs for entertaining or an L shaped island… you’ll feel proud to show off your new outdoor kitchen/bar. As one owner commented; “this is an investment I can enjoy anytime with family and friends!”

7. Memories

In the end, the outdoor kitchen becomes the place where memories are made. Holidays, birthdays, special events…whatever the occassion,  you’ll experience good times and memories in your new outdoor kitchen/bar area. Another owner commented; “in my indoor kitchen I feel isolated, in my outdoor kitchen everyone is hanging out with me!”

For more information go to: www.absoluteoutdoorkitchens.com or call us at (941) 497-7777 and a design professional will be happy to meet you for a Free In-Home Consultation.

Mild weather abounds so far in our nation, and it seems our northern friends are getting lucky this year and have been able to keep their snow shovels in the garage for most of the past winter.

With the upswing in the economy, and existing home sales on the rise, everyone seems to be all smiles as we get ready to head into outdoor Summer Fun.

While we're having a 'feel good moment'.. let me ask you a question. Do you plan on staying in your home at least until you can sell it above the break-even point? 

If your answer was "yes", then it truly is time to get serious about tackling some easy outdoor home improvements. 

Smaller projects can make a big impact on the look and feel of your home. Take time to walk around your favorite spaces. The areas of your home where you know that you will be spending time with family and friends in the upcoming summer months. Check out your pool cage and screens on your lanai, sets your eyes on the ground and look for cracks in your concrete or pavers, look at your outdoor seating area and furniture for mold and fading.

If any of these things are in need of sprucing up, in order to help you get the most enjoyment from your home until the time comes where you may either change locations or downsize, now is the time to get a quote and see if your budget allows us to assist you in your home improvement needs. 

Absolute Aluminum and Outdoor Living Would Love to do some Remodeling for You!

 We enjoying assisting homeowners in our quaint communities of Venice, Englewood, North Port, Sarasota and other Southwest Florida towns. Just a phone call starts the process. Then we head to your home for a Free Consultation. 

We start in the backyard and assess your pool cage and deck. As we get to talking, we may even realize that you'd enjoy a backyard makeover. This is never a problem, as we have many local business affiliate partners that we team-up with to make your dream work!

Take a peek at the photos on our blog and website. Our Outdoor Kitchen Designs are off the charts! Outdoor Living Spaces are our specialty and we custom create your space in partnership with you and within your budget -while keeping your functional space in mind! 

From  new pool cages to new deck pavers or a new outdoor kitchen, your home has the potential to come alive again and feel brand new.  Many times, the amount you spend comes back to you double in the assessed value of your home when you do decide to sell.

The bottom line is, now is the time to start thinking about doing some home improvements to your outdoor living spaces and give the outside of your home a face lift!

We love living the Florida lifestyle and are surely staying put. From knowing every aisle of Publix like the back of your hand, to the waitress that we like to give a hard time to at our local restaurants, and the girl at the bank that gives my dogs treats,  living and working in paradise is a dream. 

Think about where you'd like to start, and then call me to answer any questions that you may have on any type of home improvements you may need. Or Fill out our Request For More Information form so that we can connect with you and discuss what your needs may be!

Call Glen Kohlenberg at 941-650-2420 or leave me a comment just to say hello.

We want to Answer Your Questions About Home Improvement Projects!  

Without a doubt, the Internet has given us access to a plethora of information to be able to make informed choices for our families. At times, consumers can get overwhelmed by all the information out there. We call it 'information overload'.

After a while you can become frustrated and just give up? We at Absolute Aluminum, realize that many of our consumers solicit many bids from contractors and become befuddled by them so that by the time they say "Yes" to a project the reality is that they are confused as to what their project will entail.

We see from our own website analytics that our customers search our pages, but that only 2-3 % actually Request-A- Quote. We would like to do a better job with answering the 97% that leave our site without gaining any the real 'meat and potatoes' type of information that can truly assist them in their future home improvement plans.

 If you're like me, you would rather pick up the phone and talk to someone that has the immediate answer to your questions, than . But sometimes you may think "I don't want to call, because my question may sound stupid, not be one that they have the answer for, or it's out of normal business hours.

But this isn't the case! We understand that when you have decided to spend your hard earned dollars on improvements to your home or outdoor living space,  you deserve to have all your questions answered before you make your buying decision. 

One thing that truly sets us apart from many other outdoor living businesses and home improvement companies is that we have been in business in Southwest Florida for nearly 24 Years! We are seasoned and understand the needs of our clients and want to deliver the best aluminum and outdoor living products in the entire state of Florida.

 We make it easy for You to get your answers. You can Contact us either by website, Absolute Aluminum Facebook,  Linkedin, Twitter.. or the old fashioned way-- CALL US anytime!

I'd like to go one step further and give you my personal phone number so that you can call me 24/7. Call Glen Kohlenberg at (941)-650-2420. I  keep my phone on and never shut it off. 

We know that many of our clients visit our website on Saturday and Sunday. Just call me, Glen,  as you sit in front of your monitor on the weekends if you have any questions. 

At Absolute Aluminum we want to earn your business and show you how we can make your buying experience a pleasant one. No high pressure sales, we're just here to help guide you through your next home project and answer any and all of the questions that you may have.

Thank you,

 Glen Kohlenberg

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Our Commercial Product Lines

Ho-Ho-Ho! Yes Santa told you that he would be back with more Holiday Home Improvements. Thanks to all of you who have asked for a quote. We think Santa's Home Improvement discount offers are the perfect gift for the hubby or wife this year.

A gift that will last is one that is an investment in something that the whole family can use and enjoy for years to come.. It keeps on giving!

Here are a few more Absolute Aluminum, Inc. holiday deals.

Nebula Lighting®:

This unique product 'Lights Up' your entire pool cage when the sun goes down! It allows you to keep the fun outside and enjoy the Florida Lifestyle even more!

Your new or existing Pool Cages can now have Nebula Lighting® integrated into the pool beams that support the roof and screen of your cage.

The cool part is you are able to light up your pool cage with LED lighting and save money because the power it uses is like [1] 40 watt bulb. Going green is always a plus!

Santa is discounting this feature with $250 Off any new Nebula Lighting® order. Be sure to call our office or fill out a request for a quote quickly because they may sell out fast with this discount.

Pool Pavers: 

Pavers are one of our specialties that are always a big hit because we have the ability to take your old pool deck or driveway and install pavers over it and make it new again! Cover up all those unsightly cracks in your concrete and create awesome curb appeal! We offer a full line of design patterns and colors that have Santa silly with excitement!

Santa worked a deal with our owner, DJ,  for a $500 Discount if you do your entire pool deck or driveway. Remember this deal doesn't last forever so call or request a quote soon.

Custom Fire Pit:                                        

This special gets Santa excited because he would love to warm his toes in a custom fire pit on his Christmas route.  Fire Pits are all the rage because of how frequently we are able to use them during our wonderful Florida winters with family and friends.

Now, I know what your thinking? Were would I build my fire pit?

The crews at Absolute Aluminum are truly experts and we guarantee that they will customize the perfect designs for your pool area or outdoor kitchens area. Or perhaps even just a quiet sitting area just for you and a good book and the smell of the fire. Ahh....

Again Santa put his foot down and he demanded a $100 Discount for you. We can't have deals like this forever but the gang here at Absolute Aluminum has the holiday bug early this year and our clients are the ones that reap the benefits. Just give us a call or request a quote.

Absolute Santa would like to thank you and as you to remember that Absolute Aluminum is your Absolute Outdoor Living Head Quarters because we can service all of your holiday home improvement needs for Christmas this year.

Note: All the above discounts are for new jobs and not for existing jobs sold prior to this blog post date and are offered thru Dec. 25th, 2011. Many thanks~