30 Day Contract Termination Letters

Sample Contract Termination Letter

3/1/2010

Contractor Bob
Address
Phone
Fax
Website

Contractor Bob,

Thank you for your business. As mentioned in our agreement I would like to provide this 30 day notice to terminate our agreement on 4/1/2010. While we enjoy your work and appreciate all that you are doing, our funds are no longer available and we hope that we can work with you in the future.  At this time we would also like to schedule a meeting in two weeks to review our work together.

Sincerely,

Builder Joe

Address
Phone
Fax
Website

CC (send additional copies to other people or groups)

Contract Termination Letters

Contract termination letters should always include who is terminating with whom and when the termination is taking place. Sometimes it may be appropriate to mention why the termination is happening but normally it is just important to give notice and keep it simple to avoid any confusion or delays.

Business Contract Termination Letter

In most businesses like Contractors Warehouse we request a 30 written notice for any open account. This will let us know that you do not plan on continuing your relationship the way it currently is set up. You are welcome to email, fax, or mail the contract termination letter directly to us.

Vendor Contract Termination Letter

If you are working with a vendor it is important to let them know as soon as you can if you are planning on terminating your agreement. A 30 day notice is normal for most vendor contract termination letters.

Agreement Termination Letters

If you are working with a verbal agreement then it may be appropriate to have a verbal notice instead of a termination letter. We do not suggest this and we always suggest documenting the relationship so that if there are any questions about what was agreed upon it will be in writing and not just on a hand shake. Sometimes this is not possible or you may have an ongoing relationship with the vendor. In this case still give a termination notice verbally so there are no surprises.

High School Contractors

Many contractors who work on the school and even the school itself come to Contractors Warehouse for safety gear and building supply.  There are also many contractors that work at schools which feed students into NKHS.  Some of these schools include Suquamish Elementary, Poulsbo Elementary, Kingston Jr. High, North Kitsap Jr. High and Breidablik Elementary.

Warm School Gear

Winter Break this year at NKHS is from December 22nd until January 5th.   Be sure you stock up on warm wear and tools you need.  Contractors Warehouse has plenty of snow moving tools, ice breaking equipment, and warm gloves to keep your hands safe while it is cold outside.  Our gloves also make a great gift  for a student who rides the bus on cold mornings or just needs to keep their hands warm while going to school at NKHS.

North Kitsap High School Address:

1780 NE Hostmark Street
Poulsbo, WA 98370
360-598-8470
School Hours are 8-2:30 p.m.

If you work for the school or will be working near North Kitsap High School,  please be sure to come by the warehouse to pick up new Class III safety vests so that you can be visible both during  the day and at night.  Class III is worn by people who are working around cars and traffic that may go up to highway speeds.  New student drivers, buses, and parents looking for children can make the School zone unsafe for a road worker.  Be sure to use the appropriate visibility clothing , so you can be seen in the dark cloudy Poulsbo weather this winter.

North Kitsap High School now has many programs for students,  including tennis, sailing, Jazz, and football!  Each of these clubs and sports need some tools so that they can function correctly.  People in cross-country may run by Contractors Warehouse to drink water or pick up some reflective tape for their attire.  Students from “knowledge bowl” might visit Contractors Warehouse to learn about the history of tooling in the Pacific Northwest.  Whatever your club or association is, please come to Contractors Warehouse and check out all that we have to offer because we have such a wide variety of supply.

North Kitsap High School Phone Numbers:

Other North Kitsap High School Numbers:
Main Office: 360-779-4408
Athletics Office: 360-598-8419
Attendance Message Line: 360-598-8426
Library: 360-598-8429

North Kitsap Emergency Information

If you are in need of a snow report or emergency information for North Kitsap High School try calling:

360-779-3971

Contractors Warehouse has supported North Kitsap High School for over 20 years and we enjoy showing our appreciation to anyone that comes to our public location from the school.

• Does the home window protect you from sun and UV damage?
• Will it help keep your home closer to the temperature you want?
• How safe are your windows and doors with young children?
• Will your windows and doors keep the inside of your house secure?
• How much sound will your windows and doors keep out?
• What do you windows and doors look like?
• Will your windows and doors raise your home value?

You will need to decide weather you are doing a retro fit or a full frame installation. The retro fit is less expensive because you are mostly replacing glass and the full frame is more costly. The full frame may look better and may help keep out the weather more efficiently.

First you may want other companies to provide estimates to compare pricing. All of these estimates should be free. It is easy to find a national company that is offering free estimates on window and door installs.

It is important to follow our contractor guide if you do not know how to pick contractors. These are some things to ask before the contractor comes to provide an estimate on your doors and windows:

• How many samples will you be bringing?
• Will you provide photos and examples of your work?
• What type of license and insurance do you carry?
• What, if any, warranties or guarantees do you offer?
• How long will the estimate take?

Also, be assured the sales professional will give you a deal to sign on the spot, but we have found that a good deal will last at least long enough for you to talk it over and sleep on it.

Contractors Warehouse has many of the tools and hardware that you will want to do the job. Just give us a call and we will deliver nails, hammers, screw drivers, sand paper, and all kinds of other materials you will need for the job.

Contractors Warehouse also suggests checking with local contractors, like John Paulson, who can do high end custom work with the top tools from Contractors Warehouse and contractors you can depend on:

Paulson Custom Builders Inc
Poulsbo, WA 98370-0168
(360) 697-2483

Contact us directly for more information on who can help with your next window or door project and ordering materials.

Contractors Warehouse provides complimentary information about “contractor’s insurance” online and at our Poulsbo location in Washington.  There are many types of contractors insurance available, however we only suggest using insurance companies that put in writing that they will pay any legal bills if a suit arrives.

Contractor’s insurance should cover you as a contractor if you are injured for some reason both on and off the job, since in some cases the employer is not able to cover these types of incidentals.  Be sure you have your own safety net with a contractor’s insurance company you can trust. Contractors should also be aware of pollution insurance, which is a type of contractor’s insurance that may save you from legal problems associated with chemicals you may have used on the job site.  Be sure you know what your policy covers when it comes to environmental public liability.

Contractors Liability

Liability and risk is the name of the game when it comes to contractor’s insurance, so lower your own liability using safety systems and procedures.  Contractors that use more sustainable and environmentally friendly products may be less likely to suffer from legal problems associated with pollutants, so we predict the contractor’s insurance will take this into consideration shortly.

Contractors Insurance

It is important to know about your local license and certification boards if you are a contractor.  They can help you find work, ensure that you know about new safety standards, and many times provide the appropriate license that you need to be legal where you work.  Some of the states that we work with have their own license boards or other types of state associations.

LICENSE BOARD LIST – Note that this information may be outdated.  Contact the department directly for current information.

Washington
Department of Labor & Industries, Contractors Regulation Section
P.O. Box 44450
Olympia, WA 98504-4450
360-902-5226
Look up Contractors:

https://fortress.wa.gov/lni/bbip/Search.aspx

Required:
Plumbing
Electrical
Register with the Secretary of State

California
Contractors State License Board
P.O. box 26000
Sacramento, CA 95826
800-321-CSLB
http://www.cslb.ca.gov/

Oregon
Construction Contractors Board
P.O. Box 14140
Salem, OR 97309-5052
503-378-4621
http://www.ccb.state.or.us

Required:
Commercial
Residential

Idaho
Division of Building Safety
1090 East Waterfront Street
Meriman, ID 83642
208-334-3951

Required:
Electrical
Plumbing
Pesticide
Manufactured housing
Landscape architecture
Asbestos removal

Hawaii
P.O. Box 3469
Honolulu, HI 96801
808-586-3000
http://www.state.hi.us/dcca/pvl

Contractor Builder Services

Questions for picking out your next contractor builder services:

How long have you been a licenced contractor?

How much will my project cost?

Are there any other expenses that I should be aware of?

When and how do you expect to receive payment for your service?

What makes you (and your team) stand apart from other contractors that provide a similar contractor builder service?

What type of equipment, tools, hardware, and supply do you use?

Always ask some safety questions so you know the liability:

What safety standards do you and your crew take when working on site?

What class of protective clothing do you wear near the road or around cars?

When you are roofing, what type of fall restraint system do you use?

When do you use and your crew wear hard hats?

How many people can your first aid kit support?

What other safety devices will you have on the job?

What type of insurance do you use?

The will call location is very close to North Kitsap, Central Kitsap, and South Kitsap County. There will never be a shipping delay. Pick it up in Kitsap! Visit Contractors Warehouse Poulsbo, WA 98370

Just Bought A Truck and Need A Truck Rack?

Contractors Warehouse provides new Truck Racks for you. They can be picked up anytime. Install it yourself for less than the cost of making the rack from scratch! “How much is your time worth?” The racks are professionally powder coated and come in black or white. You can handle lumber, ladders, materials, or tools with these pro truck racks.
Want to pick up your truck rack right away?

Contractors Warehouse stocks Truck Racks which are available for you, Monday through Friday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM (or by appt.). We are located on the Olympic Peninsula in Poulsbo, Washington. There is free parking for your truck next to the warehouse or you can use your own freight company to pick up the rack.
Pro II and III Series Racks

Big or Small Trucks – The Pro Series III is rated for 1000 lbs. There are no camper shell style racks for this series. You can haul building materials, ladders, supplies, and tools. This truck rack is great for people in the Northwest because it is very durable. If you just bought an extended cab truck, this may be the right rack for you. Buy your Pro Series III today by calling or by visiting our warehouse at Poulsbo, WA 98370 USA.

Pro Series III L8000

(Mention This Online Special When Ordering!) Standard Pickup Extended Cab

Pro II Series Racks

Small and Super duty Trucks – The Pro Series II is a heavier duty rack that is designed for trucks with professional hauling needs. They are rated for a max of 1700 lbs. They are finished black or white. This rack is not only heavy duty (HD), but also looks great on any model truck. These racks fit short or long beds. There are numerous models, including one for the super duty crew cab. Make your truck look it’s best with the Pro Series II Truck Rack today by calling or just visit us directly at Poulsbo, WA 98370 USA.

Pro II Series Racks
0600-3 (Mention This Online Special When Ordering!) White Extended Cab Trucks

Pro II Series Racks 0303
(Mention This Online Special When Ordering!) White and Black Smaller Trucks

Do you need Truck Rack Legs or Crossbars?

At Contractors Warehouse the Pro Series Truck Racks come with the legs included! We stock many legs at our warehouse in Poulsbo and when you buy a Series Truck Rack from us you will receive your legs at no additional cost. Truck Rack legs support the truck rack and make it useable.

0100 Truck Rack Legs
01130 0100-3 Truck Rack Legs (White)
011-3 Truck Rack Legs
0100-3 Truck Rack Legs
0100-0 Truck Rack Legs
0200-0 Truck Rack Legs
0200-3 Truck Rack Legs
0213-0 Truck Rack Legs
0200 0213 Truck Rack Legs

Thinking about a Truck Rack Canopy?
You can buy a canopy and finish it off with a handsome rack. You can also pick up other professional contractor building supplies at our warehouse today!
Ready to buy? Have a question?

Pricing is subject to change. Please call for pricing on any of the truck racks and parts. Monday through Friday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM and we will reserve it for you. We have been serving professionals since 1979 and have a name that you can trust with your construction and building supply needs. You can also come to our warehouse today and take a look, or pick it up at Poulsbo, WA 98370 USA. Free truck parking available every day.

Contractors Truck Racks – Professional Ladder Racks
Bremerton, Silverdale, Kingston, and Bainbridge Island! No waiting or shipping needed. We are down the street! Great gift for your special contractor or your truck!

Concrete: Putting an edge on carbide bits, silicone carbide or diamond tooling is most commonly used. The design of these bits are to chisel – breaking the hard concrete – the spiral designs are for waste removal. What I’m trying to say is the sharp edge is to break the concrete into small enough pieces so as to easily remove the waste creating a hole. Diamond concrete cutting blades can load up and not cut. I’ve been told – pumas block being very soft. Cutting through it will open up the diamond cutters. ****please note concrete dust and particles. if breathed in, are dangerous – it’s a mineral and doesn’t just go away – a must is to use protection. Metal cutting tools: The cutting of different metals can get complicated.  Sharpening  with bits is best done by sharpening services. The angles and reliefs are too difficult for me to maintain. There are good and bad sharpeners. Choose with care.

Wood cutting tools – THE BEST TOOLS ARE NORMALY SHARP TOOLS Sharpening techniques

 Tools are normally made of either steel or carbide. Steel chisels and hand planer blades. I like to use Japanese wet stones for honing. The front and back sides of these tools need polishing to a mirror finish, removing all tooling marks. My finest grit stone is 6000. This puts a fantastic edge on the tools.

Carbide tipped saw blades

The professional sharpening service again. They are going to use diamond wheels. Different sizes of shapes and grits. Our local service goes up to 1000 grit. That is sharp when it comes to saw blades. Normally what I’m used to is 600 grit grind for the finer quality blades. Note, when you purchase saw blades, try to find out the grind grit. It will make your job a lot easier with the sharpest blades. Single spur/single flute. Double spur and single may be incorporate with a double flute. Lead cutter lip to reduce chipping. Single, one cutter. Double, two cutters. The flutes can be coated with molybdenum. This reduces friction, keeping the heat down, making the drilling process easier. Users do like this. Nail cutting vs. non nail cutting. Extra hardened and or alloyed special steels. Sharpening is normally done with an auger bit file or extra slim taper files and sometimes diamond files. Shafts are normally hex in shape. Basin bits are becoming less available. Quick change shanks are becoming more common. Extra length shafts for accommodating counter bores.

SHARPENING IDEAS FOR CUTTING WOOD, METAL, OR CONCRETE by Contractors Warehouse

Protection Clothing has evolved into a necessity for contractors and businesses who work on construction projects. Various types of protection clothing that Contractors Warehouse provides include hard hats, UV protection clothing, men’s rain jackets, gear for women, heavy black gloves, plastic industrial gloves and rain boots. Hard helmets are typically used as necessary protection when working in environments where objects could fall from above you. They come in sizes from small to five extra large and in every color possible – even pink for the real men. Contractors Warehouse does not provide hard hats for recreation, such as bike helmets, but you can buy many varieties of industrial helmets at wholesale quantities.

Gloves Are Part Of Protection Clothing

Good gloves are hard to find and Contractors Warehouse provides top of the line gloves that are made to last. These gloves range from heavy black gloves used with cement construction to plastic gloves that are waterproof and keep the weather out. Industrial gloves, like other protection clothing, are necessary for safety if you are a contractor or work with your hands in rough environments. There are welding gloves, gloves for working with glass, ice etc.  Commercial heavy grade rain boots and gear for women is also available at Contractors Warehouse. Women also play a role in construction and deserve protective products they can use. If you want industrial grade and it is protection clothing, then Contractors Warehouse is the first place to contact.  Ready To Buy?

Straw, Flush, Bore, Parabolt, Hex, and Round
Fiber Plug Anchors – Specialty Anchors and Fasteners
Flush
Counter bore
Hex heads
Round head
Nut and WAS
wood – metal – fiber – plastic – straw – concrete
Parabolt Concrete Anchors and Taper Bolt Anchor

At Our Warehouse in Kitsap County!

The best one might be straw. North West Electric Co. about 30 years ago needed to hang lighting and conduit from a straw ceiling in a gymnasium. The location was in a town known as Bellevue, Wa. The straw was held together with a light weight concrete spray type impregnated coating. They formed the material in small blocks ie., 3′ X 4′ ten inches thick. They ended up using extra large toggle style bolts to hold the channel and/or other mediums. We used to have a baseball stadium called Sicks Stadium. Our ball team was called the Seattle Rainiers. We had a beer called Rainier, too. One of the soda companies put up a distribution center. For their roof they used light weight domed concrete dropped into location, pieces about 10′ X10′. As thin as one inch. How do you hang four inch fire suppressing lines, sprinkler etc..? Rawl Plug Company made a fastener they call H/S. It’s a short profile, two piece, high strength steel flush anchor. Next day air freight from the east coast and the customer was very happy. They still had a few failures drilling the thin concrete, but no problems with the anchors. Good job Rawl Plug. Of all the concrete fastener manufacturers in the industry, I truly believe Rawl is the best, highest quality, most dependable and a leader all others follow repeatedly. There is always one company that is the best!

Fastening Anchors MADE IN U.S.A.

• US EXPANSION – THE TAPER BOLT
• STAR EXPANSION – WALL ANCHORS
• PARABOLT – STUD ANCHORS
• RAWL PLUG – SPLIT DRIVE AND NAILIN ANCHORS
• QUICK BOLT / MCCULLOCK INDUSTRIES – STUD ANCHOR

ONE MORE Fastening Anchor
Threshold fastening can end up being a difficult job with the wrong fastener. Use care when using plastic style fastener systems. The best one I’ve worked with was the Rawl Plugs’ fiber anchor. It’s has a hard fiber outer shell and a lead inner hollow core. What an anchor! How about over two thousand pounds on a number ten screw. Very vibration resistant, what a threshold anchor – no call backs. What’s a call back? Another unneeded expense. Maybe your next job! It takes a life time to build a good reputation and with one mistake it can be lost.
Ready To Buy?

In Washington the source for requirements and specs is the Department of Labor and Industries. For ease of access most of our customers use the internet to access labor and industry guide lines. Our primary inventory sources are:

• CAPITAL SAFETY
• DBI/PROTECTA INTERNATIONAL
• OLYMPIC SYNTHETICS PRODUCTS
• AMERICAN SAFETY LINE

Getting In And Out Of Your Harness – Fall Restraint Systems
Body harnesses are made one size fits all, within reason, and individual sizing. There are many different comfort ranges, padding, D rings, front and back hook up, and belt loop holes for your work belt (tool bags). There are different snap and locking systems. Lanyards: There are many choices to make. Soft stop vs. no soft stop ref: labor and industries requirements. The base for all the parts of the fall restraint system appears to conform to a 5000 lb. safety factor. The lanyard may be chain or rope (nylon or web style). Lengths will vary from 3′ to 50′ depending on needs. Nylon is used because of its stretchability (shock absorbency).

Flat Web Style

The flat web style, I believe, is less likely to roll under the feet vs. a round rope. The web style can be made with an adjustable buckle ie. 25′ down to about 13′. Find out more about Fall Restraint Systems by contacting our office. Contractors Warehouse can find the right fall systems for your next project. Call them directly and speak with someone that has been in the building industry for over 30 years.

~This page content is dedicated to Kurt Daggy.

Drilling With Shank SDS

The expense of bits using the larger shank SDS adds up quickly. The quick change adapter will normally cost about $85.00 U.S.. The two primary styles are SDS-Plus and SDS-Max. It appears that this dominant style started in Europe and now we have adapted to it. It won’t be that many more years and the adapter style (A and B) will be obsolete and not available.

Adapter Style Hole Drilling

Note: If you still have the adapter style with the flat key knock out and you lose your key, major H.S. drill manufactures have k.o.’s in their lines. There are many different sizes, so make sure you’re ordering the right one. The rotary hammer can be rented or purchased. The small hammers run about $225.00 and the larger ones start at $500.00. A rental fee should run $25.00 to $35.00 per day. Should I buy or rent? What’s your time worth?

Use A Slim Jim

Slim Jims are used by sticking a long piece with a hook on the end between the door and the window. Then find the bar that unlocks the car. Pull up on the slim jim once it is hooked and you will be able to unlock the car. The only works on certain makes and models of cars because some have a metal plate that blocks any slim jim or other device.