6/11/2010

Hello,
 
Thank you for listing us as a Corte*Clean dealer.
The listing has been sending a lot of customers our way.
 
Thank you,

Marchwood Tru Value® Hardware
Dominique Ralph
Owner

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The market for composite decking, docking and fencing, like those manufactured by Trex®, the largest composite manufacturer, is growing at 15-20%* annually. In 1997 composites decks were 1%* of the market or a $30 million dollar* per year business. In 2005 composites increased their share to 14%*, growing to a $420 million dollar* per year business. By 2010, composites should represent at least 30%* of the market. Some estimates expect composites to be a multi-billion dollar yearly business thereafter. This is only the beginning of what is likely to continue to be an upward trend in this rapidly expanding market.

• In 2005, decking lumber was a 3 billion dollar* industry.
• 8 million* properties in the United States have existing decks.
• 3 million* decks are built, repaired or replaced every year.
• New decks return on investement is approximately 82%!
• *=Approximately

Consumers are choosing composites because they generally require less maintenance than wood. Most do not require expensive, time consuming, painting, staining or sealing with generally toxic chemicals after cleaning. Most will not splinter, twist, check or crack and generally last longer than neglected wood materials. They generally have 10, 15, 20, 25 or limited lifetime warranties. They are perceived to be environmentally responsible because they are generally made from recycled wood fiber/flower and/or plastic. For these, and many more reasons, consumers are turning to composites to replace existing or build new decks, docks and fences.

Most composite owners are upper middle class with a disposable income. Most are eco-conscious, educated, and purchased their composite, in part, due to their environmentally responsible reputation. Most are aware of risks associated with using toxic, sodium hypochlorite containing biocides such as chlorine bleach & unscrupulous deck cleaners, products to be dangerously mixed with chlorine bleach, oxalic acid, ammonia, hydrochloric acid, phosphoric acid, phosphates, etc. cause to the environment and/or their health. Most prefer not to use polluting, toxic smelling and un-healthy chemicals whenever possible, especially if a competitvely priced, environmentally responsible alternative is available.

Composites generally require routine cleaning at least twice (2x) per year to prevent deep staining although proactive cleaning, especially if mold staining is the primary cleaning issue is highly recommended! Corte-Clean® was developed after all other brand name deck cleaners (most were designed to clean wood and re-labeled “Composite Deck Cleaner”) and other chemicals (like those listed above) did not satisfactorily resolve customer claims for a major composite manufacturer. Corte-Clean® was then developed with the help of this composite manufacturer and reputable chemical engineers with over 60+ years of combined experience to safely resolve customer claims related to all common spotting issues like those caused by mold & mildew stains, grease, oil, rust, tannin, BBQ & more.

Corte-Clean® was/is designed to be the strongest, safest, and most environmentally responsible cleaner for only cleaning composites. It cleans common stains without excessive cost, risks or effort. The person cleaning the composite will not need to purchase and use multiple products for specific staining issues, with all the associated risks & costs.

Corte-Clean® is recommended by leading composite manufacturers but works on all composite brands. Corte-Clean® has a 1 year to 18month shelf life when stored in a cool, dry, environment. There is approximately 2.2 billion board feet of existing composites needing to be cleaned today (2009-2010).

For lucrative referral business think Corte-Clean® Composite Deck, Dock & Fence Cleaner from Corte LLC. As the composite industry continues to grow, during these challenging economic times, and reach $1 billion in sales, consumers will increasingly need to clean their composites with a proven, environmentally responsible product that does not have all of the potentially costly, negative effects of other composite cleaning chemicals.

Corte-Clean® should be included with new composite decking, docking and fencing packages. This will help educate customers of the need to clean composites whenever they deem necessary. Customers will then know what to use to clean composites and where to get it. This has been proven to eliminate costly call backs to manufacturers, distributors, retailers and contractors from composite owners.

Any person can contact the following distributors to obtain Corte-Clean®. Any retailer that does business with the following distributors can easily obtain Corte-Clean® within a reasonable amount of time. If Corte LLC does not have distributors that sell a specific retailer Corte LLC will sell directly to the retailer.

ACE® Hardware

www.acehardware.com
Ace/Corte LLC Vendor #: 35209
ACE/Corte Clean® Item #: 1398916
Corte-Clean® is available to all ACE stores, through ACE distribution centers, individually or by the case of 12 if not stocked but requested by a customer.

Orgill® - USA, Canada, Caribbean, Central America, etc.

www.orgill.com
Corte LLC Vendor #: 94925
Corte-Clean® Item #: 8982639
Corte-Clean® is “In Warehouse” at all Orgill distribution centers and is available individually or by the case of 12.

Emery Waterhouse® - USA

www.emeryonline.com
Emery-Waterhouse/Corte-Clean® SKU # is: 3400204
Corte Clean® is available individually or by the case of 12.

True Value® Hardware

www.truevalue.com
True Value®/Corte LLC/Corte-Clean® “DROP SHIP" Vendor #: 8896
Corte-Clean® is available at all True Value Stores by request, if not in stock.

Boise Cascade® - USA - CO / MI / OH / IL / MN & NH

OREPAC® - USA - Tacoma, WA - Spokane, WA - Wilsonville, OR

Babcock Lumber® - USA - Claysburg, PA /Pittsburgh, PA (Swissvale) / Farmington, NY & Gassaway, WV

Rafferty® - USA - Massachusetts, New England & upstate New York

Mcilveen Lumber® – Canada - Calgary & Edmonton

Goodfellow® Inc. - Canada - Ontario & Quebec

Woodhouse Timber® Company - Australia

TimberTech® Products Limited - UK

TimberTech® Svenka A – Scandinavia

My Deck GmbH®- Germany

LAYLE® (Maderas Lasa y Lecumberri S.A.) – Spain

If you are a retailer and you do buy Corte-Clean® from one of Corte LLC's distribution partners, make sure to contact Corte LLC and have your store(s) added to the "Corte-Clean® Store Locator." Please contact Corte LLC if you or any person is having difficulty obtaining Corte-Clean® through retailers or distributors. We GREATLY appreciate your business!

Corte LLC
2 Fifer Avenue
Suite # 120
Corte Madera, CA 94925

Office: (415) 924-9500 x 1002
Fax: (415) 924-9501
email: info@cortellc.com

Additional Info Regarding Existing Corte-Clean® Retail Partners

Lowe’s®

www.lowes.com
Lowe’s®/Corte LLC Vendor #: 93948
Lowe’s®/Corte-Clean® Item #: 309553
Lowe’s® stores not currently stocking Corte-Clean® can get it for you by requesting it with the Paint Manager, Zone Manager or Store Manager. Ask them to do a “5.3” request.

84 Lumber®

www.84lumber.com
84 Lumber®/Corte LLC Vendor: CRTE
84 Lumber® stores can easily get Corte Clean® individually or by the case of 12 from the distributor Orgill® (see info above) within generally 2-5 business days if not in stock.

Pro-Build®

www.probuild.com
Pro-Build® stores can easily get Corte-Clean® individually or by the case of 12 from the distributor Orgill® (see info above) within generally 2-5 business days if not in stock.