Case Wins Ply Gem's Designed Exterior Giveaway, Gifts It to Virginia Volunteer Gary Gaal

Bethesda, MD – August 4, 2011 – Case Design/Remodeling Inc., the largest full service residential remodeling firm in the DC Metro area, announced today that Ply Gem, a leading manufacturer of exterior residential building products, selected Case as the recipient of its 2011 Designed Exterior Giveaway. This award entitles Case Design/Remodeling to a complete exterior makeover package.

In keeping with its Case Cares initiatives, which recently included building a home with Homes for Our Troops for an injured Iraq vet, Case Design/Remodeling wanted to gift the award to a deserving DC area homeowner who has given exceptional service to the community. After receiving nominations from area organizations including Community Emergency Response Teams (CERT), Case selected retired U.S. Army Lt. Col. Gary Gaal of Alexandria, Va. to receive the exterior home makeover.

As an auxiliary police officer in Fairfax County and assistant chief of the Franconia Fire Department, Gaal has logged nearly 19,000 volunteer hours serving his community and was the recipient of the 2011 Lee District Community Champion Award for his exemplary efforts. He also volunteers for the Wintergreen Ski Patrol.

"We are honored to receive the 2011 Ply Gem Designed Exterior Giveaway," says Bruce Case, president of Case Design/Remodeling, Inc. "And we are even more thrilled to turn around and give the award to Gary Gaal, who, after serving his country in the military, continues to help citizens of the Fairfax County community with his volunteerism."

"The Case award is just incredible. There is no way I could afford even the new windows," says Gaal, who moved into his now almost 40-year-old home in 1991. "My wife is ecstatic. She has wanted new windows and doors for the last 10 years… and she is excited about the possibility of having a portico."

Paul Cuzzolino, second lieutenant of the Franconia District Station of the Fairfax Country Police Department who has worked closely with Gaal for the last two years, adds, "It's my opinion that having a military background enables Gary to understand what it means to give something ‘back to the community.' He uses his coolness and ‘bedside manner' when dealing with those in crisis, not over or under reacting and getting the job done. Patience and understanding are his strong points."

Case Design/Remodeling will give Gaal's home an extreme exterior makeover valued up to $50,000 with windows, siding, stone veneer and accessories from Ply Gem; roofing from GAF; an entry door system from Plastpro; garage doors from Wayne-Dalton; insulation and weatherization materials from Dow Building Solutions; and architectural design services from BSB Design. The Ply Gem products in the prize package will be combined to create The Designed Exterior by Ply Gem, with products from these other leading building material suppliers completing the look.

"The application of The Designed Exterior by Ply Gem, combined with products from GAF, Plastpro, Wayne-Dalton and Dow, will completely transform the look, energy efficiency and maintenance level of Mr. Gaal's home," says John Stephenson, vice president, corporate marketing and communications, Ply Gem. "We're looking forward to joining with Case to give back to this dedicated community member so that he can spend less time maintaining his home and more time doing what he loves – volunteering."

For updates throughout the renovation process and to weigh in with questions and comments on the project, as well as to receive expert remodeling tips, visit The 2011 Designed Exterior Giveaway Facebook page and follow @PlyGemNews and @CaseDesignInc on Twitter.

About Ply Gem

Ply Gem, headquartered in Cary, N.C., is a leading manufacturer of residential exterior building products in North America. Ply Gem produces a comprehensive product line of vinyl siding, designer accents and skirting, vinyl fencing and vinyl and composite railing, stone veneer and vinyl windows and doors used in both new construction and home repair and remodeling in the United States and Western Canada. Ply Gem siding brands include Mastic Home Exteriors®, Variform®, NAPCO®, Ply Gem® Stone, Kroy®, Cellwood®, Georgia Pacific, DuraBuilt®, Richwood®, Leaf Relief®, Gutter Warrior™ and Monticello® Columns. Ply Gem also manufactures vinyl and aluminum soffit and siding accessories, aluminum trim coil, wood windows, aluminum windows, vinyl and aluminum-clad windows and steel and fiberglass doors. Ply Gem windows and patio door brands include Ply Gem® Windows, Mastic® Replacement Windows, Ply Gem® Canada and Great Lakes® Window. The company's brands are sold through short-line and two-step distributors, pro dealers, home improvement dealers and big box retailers. Ply Gem employs more than 4,300 people across North America. Visit www.plygem.com for more information.

About Case Design/Remodeling, Inc.

Case Design/Remodeling, Inc. is the DC area's largest full service residential remodeling organization. With a focus on excellence, Case has more certified remodelers, certified kitchen and bath designers, and certified lead carpenters on staff than any other remodeling organization. Case has been honored with more than 70 awards for design and craftsmanship during its 50 years in business, including a GuildQuality 2011 Guildmaster Award and two 2011 Chrysalis Awards. The company was named "Remodeler of the Year" by Professional Remodeler magazine, a major industry publication. Case is driven by a passion for helping homeowners achieve their remodeling goals and dreams and approach every job with the highest level of integrity. Case Cares initiatives include its work with Homes for Our Troops as well as Hands on DC, HomeStretch and Haiti recovery efforts. To learn more about Case, visit CaseDesign.com or call 800-513-2250.