- 28 September, 2001 -

Archadeck, based in Richmond, Virginia, has been named the Top Deck/Porch company in the United States by Qualified Remodeler magazine. In addition, Archadeck was ranked 8th on the Qualified Remodeler 2001 Top 500 list. The Top 500 is published annually to recognize remodeling firms for outstanding success in terms of sales volume for the previous year, number of years in business and services provided. Founded in 1980, Archadeck has built more than 45,000 projects across the country and is the nation's largest deck builder, with offices in 27 states. The company has been featured in numerous national magazines, including Additions & Decks, Gardens, Decks & Patios, HOME, and Decks & Backyard Projects. In addition, Archadeck has been featured in a deck and porch segment of Homebuilding Digest on HGTV (Home & Garden TV). "We're very pleased to be recognized as the top deck and porch builder in the U.S.", said Richard Provost, President/CEO of U.S. Structures, the franchisor of Archadeck. "The ranking also speaks to the quality and uniqueness of our product, in that customers really do appreciate our professionalism and design capabilities. Being ranked 8th overall is also testimony to the growth in popularity of decks and porches as valuable additions to the home," said Mr. Provost. The 24th annual Top 500 is featured in the September 2001 issue of Qualified Remodeler and on the magazine's web site: www.qrmagazine.com. Data for firms listed on the Top 500 is provided by the companies and verified by accounting firms, certified public accountants, banks and suppliers. Combined sales volume of the Top 500 companies totaled $2.6 billion. "The 2001 Top 500 is a record volume for the Top 500," said Roger Stanley, Qualified Remodeler editor-in-chief. "The increase indicates that top remodeling firms are continuing to use new and more sophisticated business practices to expand sales volume."

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