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Vol. 39, No. 3, April 2009

It’s time to tee it up for education! 10Check out all the details about the annual Builder Classic Golf Tournament later this month and sign up your foursome today.

NCHBA holds its first meeting of the year 12More than 125 members turned out for the association’s 1st Quarter Board Meeting in Pinehurst.

Shine on 15Planning has begun for NCHBA’s annual STARS Awards Gala and now is the time to sign up as a sponsor and ensure that your company shines brightly at this prestigious event.

All decked out 17This issue’s product roundup takes a look at decking and affiliated products designed to make outdoor living as carefree as possible.

The greening of the building industry 18More than 200 North Carolina building professionals have achieved a Certified Green Professional designation and that number is growing every day. Find out how you can join their ranks.

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Contents2. President’s Message4. Capitol Insider6. Code Corner7. SPIke of the Month8. knowledge Builder13. BuIld-PAC Contributors20. NCHBA News

on the cover: Like industry professionals, many manufacturers are developing products – from deck systems to housing components – that are more environmentally sensitive than their predecessors. (Photo courtesy of Coachmen Housing & Building Group.)

The official magazine of theNorth Carolina Home Builders Association 2005 Communicator Award Winner

Dedicated to the advancement of the home building industry, North Carolina Builder (ISSN 1552-8685) is published monthly for the members of the North Carolina Home Builders Association, P.O. Box 99090, Raleigh, N.C. 27624-9090. (800) 662-7129 • http://www.nchba.com

Mike CarpenterExecutive Vice President [email protected] and General Counse l

lisa MartinDirector of Government Affairs [email protected]

to be namedDirector of Regulatory Affairs

robert PrivottDirector of Codes and Construction [email protected]

Jessica hayesDirector of Political Affairs [email protected]

Kathryn atkinsonDirector of Membership Services [email protected]

deborah alfordDirector of Exhibitions [email protected] and Education

tracie GarrettDirector of Exhibitor Services [email protected]

Kep PaylorVocational Education [email protected]

linda hallController [email protected]

erin JonesManager of [email protected] Political Operations

heather CrewsDirector of Communications [email protected] and Managing Editor

Wendy SpazianiAssistant Education Coordinator [email protected]

Beth GrayReceptionist [email protected]

advertising Sales executive Sharon Freeman (888) 364-5271 [email protected]

Graphic designer Paige Takach

Publisher Association Publishing Inc. www.associationpublishinginc.comSandra Amidon and Joyce Hearn, APR (757) 420-2434

Acceptance of advertising in North Carolina Builder does not imply endorsement of the product or service by NCHBA. Opinions expressed in articles are those of the authors and people quoted and not necessarily those of NCHBA, nor does mention of specific products in editorial content imply endorsement by NCHBA. No material may be reproduced for further publication without the express permission of the association.

North Carolina Builder is published for the principals and employees of all member firms of the North Carolina Home Builders Association and its receipt is included in the membership fee. North Carolina Builder is published monthly except for January. Since the mailing list used by North Carolina Builder is compiled according to membership records, address corrections should be directed to your local association. Nonmember subscrip-tions are available from the publisher for $30 a year. Dues paid to NCHBA are not deductible as charitable contributions for income tax purposes. However, they may be deductible as ordinary and necessary business expenses subject to restrictions imposed as a result of association lobbying activities. NCHBA estimates that the nondeductible portion of your 2009 dues — the portion that is allocable to lobbying — is 28 percent.

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During the first few months of 2009, we witnessed a series of unprec-edented historical events. On Jan. 20, our country inaugurated the first man

of color as President of the united States. One of Presi-dent Obama’s first orders was to direct Congress to put an economic stimulus bill on his desk for signature into law in the most expeditious manner possible. The Congress began

to create, deliberate, negotiate and debate a mas-sive stimulus package that was unlike anything ever before conceived.

While the world watched, waited and hoped for a plan that would lead the global economy out of the hole it had fallen into, our housing industry continued to plummet to a depth that it had never seen before.

The credit markets now faced intensifying scrutiny from regulators who had such a profound impact on all banks that they were now forced to confront builders and developers with such pressure that good and decent members of our associations have had to file for bankruptcy.

As the debate in Washington, d.C. heated, our National Association of Home Builders joined with several partners to form an alliance called “Fix Housing First.” This phrase became the cry of advocates and members of the home building and real estate industries alike and hit high gear in preaching the message of FIX HOuSING FIRST!

While their efforts were a crucial element, it was clear that more was needed. We, as individual members, needed to act on our own behalf. I was never more proud of our membership as when they responded to a plea from NCHBA to sign their individual names to a petition that urged our elected leaders to craft a package that would effectively address the negative impact that the decline in housing prices and production had on the overall economy.

In other words, we pleaded: “Put our folks back to work, and we can lead the country out of the economic hole.”

Over a span of five days, NCHBA received more than 5,000 petitions from our members. On Feb. 4, a delegation comprised of eOs and officers from two of our local HBAs drove to Washington and delivered them to our congressional delegation. Needless to say, the sheer volume of paperwork

President Frank Wiesner

President-elect Lyle Gardner

First Vice President Bill Daleure

Secretary/treasurer Rick Shields

executive Vice President Mike Carpenter

immediate Past President & NahB executive Committee State representative Ray Rhodes

NahB executive Committee Rick Judson

Vice President, region i Patrick Mann

Vice President, region ii Glenn Morrison

Vice President, region iii Barry Tutor

Vice President, region iV Ralph Doggett

Vice President, region V Jackie Trinchitella

Vice President, region Vi Brian Robinett

Vice President, region Vii Erik Anderson

Vice President, region Viii Darrel Hamilton

Vice President, region iX Kevin Annas

Vice President, region X Zac Koenig

Presidential appointee Elizabeth Cubler

Presidential appointee Larry Howard

Presidential appointee Mike Gerber

Chair, associate Members Committee Tammie Smoot

President, eo/eS Council Bunny Boyd

President, Professional Women in Building Tammie Smoot

2009 NCHBA leadership

President’s Messageby Frank Wiesner, 2009 NCHBA President

Wiesner

A fight worth fighting

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was impressive and communicated that our members were fed up and were now personally engaged in this critical landmark legislation and, in fact, demanded immediate action.

I am sorry to say the Congress failed to deliver a package that included all of the components that we had hoped for. But I hope we all learned some valuable lessons with regard to playing in the big game rather than standing on the sidelines and watching others try to win the game for us.

We have a group of lobbyists who represent our interests both in Washington and in Raleigh. The incredible work these folks perform is crucial to safeguarding our way of life and the viability of the tremendous service that we all provide for our communities. However, we, as members, are a crucial and valuable part of the team, and at times the situation dictates that we must be willing and able to stand up for ourselves and for our industry.

I believe in what we do and in the value we add to our communities. The assistance that our members provide helps those in need all across the broad base of society. While we did not get the result we wanted in the stimulus package, it is imperative that we not be discouraged to the point that we lose hope. We will live to fight another day and until the economic crisis is fixed, we must be willing to sacrifice and fight, because our industry and the benefits it provides are worth fighting for!

I am proud that our members generated more then 5,000 petitions. At the same time I realize that our NCHBA membership is 18,000-plus members strong, and the reality is had we all decided to engage in this battle, we would have seen more than 100,000 petitions sent in by our members, their employees and the families of all those affected by the downturn in housing.

I encourage all of you to be ready for the next time you are called upon to act in the interests of a cause greater than yourselves. Please encourage those around you to do the same. I am proud to be serving as your NCHBA president this year and I draw great strength and inspiration from the tenacity and passion that you, our NCHBA membership, stubbornly exhibits in the face of our economic adversity.

I believe we can make a difference — in fact, I know together we can do some pretty extraor-dinary things! So remember, let’s fight together, because we are worth fighting for! Frank


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The new economic stimulus legislation signed into law by President Obama Feb. 17 contains several provisions that will be beneficial for many HBA members – and

help stimulate demand for housing. NAHB Chairman Joe Robson, a home

builder from Tulsa, Okla., said, “We are certainly hopeful that the newly passed economic stimulus

Capitol InsiderNew federal tax credit gives eligible first-time home

buyers 8,000 reasons to buybill, which includes some favorable elements for first-time home buyers and small businesses, will have a positive impact that will help get housing and the economy back on track.”

The legislation created a bigger and better home buyer tax credit than the one that was enacted in July last year. A key difference is that the previous tax credit was an interest-free loan

Gov. Perdue authorizes first-time homebuyer tax credit program for eligible buyers

In a move to help stimulate the economy with the sale of more than 1,500 North Carolina homes, Gov. Bev Perdue signed the authorization that will provide new financial assistance to first-time home buyers. The authorization enables the North Carolina Housing Finance Agency

to expand its Mortgage Certificate Credit (MCC) program, which allows eligible home buyers to reduce their federal tax liability by 20 percent of the mortgage interest they pay annually. The program is one of a handful in the nation and could save North Carolina home buyers more than

$30 million.“The MCC will help stimulate the

housing market, which is integral to the recovery of our state’s economy,” Gov. Perdue said. “This is just the type of innovation from a state government agency that will help spur our economic recovery.”

The MCC program enables first-time buyers to take a tax credit up to $2,000 every year they occupy their home. This is in addition to the itemized mortgage interest deduction that all homeowners can claim.

“Gov. Perdue has asked that all public agencies look for ways to help our state’s

economy,” said lucius Jones, board chairman of the N.C. Housing Finance Agency, a self-supporting public agency. “The MCC not only helps home buyers get into their first home but keeps the home affordable through the life of the mortgage by increasing their monthly take-home pay.”

For example, a home buyer who borrows $146,750 at 5.5 percent interest pays $8,022 in interest in the first 12 months. The 20 percent MCC means that home buyer reduces his tax liability by $1,751 for that year and allows the buyer to reduce his monthly tax withholding accordingly. Over the first 10 years of ownership, the home buyer would save $14,873 in taxes paid to the IRS.

For buyers who qualify, the MCC can be even more beneficial than the home buyer tax credit in the Housing and economic Recovery Act (HeRA) of 2008. The HeRA tax credit has a maximum benefit of $7,500 that can be claimed in the first year of the mortgage, but which must be repaid at a rate of $500 per year for 15 years. While Congress is considering making the HeRA tax credit a grant, it still expires this year while the benefit of the MCC continues throughout the life of the loan. even if the home buyer refinances, the 20 percent MCC tax credit may be reissued with the new mortgage.

To qualify for an MCC, a buyer’s income cannot exceed certain maximums, which range from $85,000 for a family of three or more in urban areas such as Raleigh down to $62,000 in more rural areas. The MCC can be used in conjunction with most mortgages, and borrowers can apply through the agency’s more than 700 participating lenders and their branches. To find a lender, go to www.nchfa.com.

and had to be repaid over 15 years, while the new credit is a true tax credit and does not have to be repaid.

the new tax credit:• Is for first-time home buyers only.The

law defines “first-time home buyer” as a buyer who has not owned a principal residence during the three-year period prior to the purchase. For married taxpayers, the law tests the homeownership history of both the home buyer and his/her spouse. The definition of “principal residence” is identical to the one used to determine whether you may qualify for the $250,000/$500,000 capital gain tax exclusion for principal residences.

• Is equal to 10 percent of the home’spurchase price, up to a maximum of $8,000.

• IsavailableforhomespurchasedbetweenJan. 1 and Nov. 30, 2009.

• Does not have to be repaid, unless thehome is sold within three years.

• Has income limits of $75,000 for singletaxpayers and $150,000 for married couples.

The consumer Web site NAHB created, www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com, which features content in english and Spanish, has been updated with the new information. The site includes basic information about the tax credit and a detailed question and answer section. It also describes other housing-related and small business measures in the legislation and a number of home-buying resources for consumers.

NAHB also updated the set of online resources at www.nahb.org/taxcreditmaterials that are designed to help members understand the credit and promote it to consumers. They include talking points, a fact sheet, radio spot scripts and a consumer handout that includes the credit in the “top reasons you shouldn’t wait to buy a new home.”

“The new tax credit provides a great opportunity for first-time home buyers,” said Robson. “Combined with today’s near-record low interest rates, the large selection of homes on the market, and very competitive pricing, the tax credit should be the extra incentive needed to get prospective buyers who have been sitting on the fence into the market.”

In addition to the tax credit, the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 has several other provisions that will benefit home buyers and the housing market.

Celebrating the new tax credit program are (from left) Cady Thomas, NCAR; Joe Parker, NCHFA; Teresa Ritter, BB&T; Paul Stock, NCBA; Gov. Bev Perdue; Lucius Jones, NCHFA; Lisa Martin, NCHBA; and Bob Kucab, NCHFA.

(See INSIDER on page 7)

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Code Cornerby Robert Privott, NCHBA Director of Codes and Construction

North Carolina Building Code Council updatePrivott

North Carolina 2009 Residential Code changes (continued from the March issue of North Carolina Builder)

Highlights on changes between the 2006 and 2009 North Carolina Residential Code

CHAPTER 6 - WAlls

SECTION R602 WOOD WALL FRAMING R602.1.3 structural log members. Stress

grading of structural log members of nonrect-angular shape, as typically used in log buildings, shall be in accordance with ASTM d 3957. Such structural log members shall be identified by the grade mark of an approved lumber grading or inspection agency. In lieu of a grade mark on the material, a certificate of inspection as to species and grade issued by a lum ber-grading or inspec-tion agency meeting the requirements of this section shall be permitted to be accepted.

IRC change - This section has been added to address a standard for log homes and requirement for grade marks on materials.

R602.3.2 Top plate. Wood stud walls shall be capped with a double top plate installed to provide overlapping at corners and intersections with bearing partitions. end joints in top plates shall be offset at least 24 inches (610 mm). Joints in plates need not occur over studs. Plates shall be not less than 2 inches (51 mm) nominal thickness and have a width at least equal to the width of the studs.

IRC change – Added the language “Joints in plates need not occur over studs.”

the North Carolina Building Code Council will meet June 8-9, 2009, at a location to be

determined. The council will hold a work session at 9 a.m., Monday, June 8, followed by a public hearing at 1 p.m. The council meeting will be at 9 a.m., Tuesday, June 9. The agenda for the council meeting can be found at: http://www.ncdoi.com/OSFM/Engineering/BCC/engineering_bcc_agenda.asp.

Code changes to the 2009 North Carolina Residential Code will continue to be the focus for the next several issues of Code Corner.

IRC change - Added language to address nail length and diameter. Added Collar tie to rafter, face nail or 1 ¼ x 20 gauge ridge strap. Added ledger strip nailing.

Notes to Table R602.3(1) Fastener Schedule for Structural Members

a. All nails are smooth-common, box or deformed shanks except where otherwise stated. Nails used for framing and sheathing connections shall have minimum average bending yield strengths as shown: 80 ksi for shank diameter of 0.192 inch (20d common nail), 90 ksi for shank diameters larger than 0.142 inch but not larger than 0.177 inch, and 100 ksi for shank diameters of 0.142 inch or less.

b. Staples are 16 gauge wire and have a minimum 7/16-inch on diameter crown width.

c. Nails shall be spaced at not more than 6 inches on center at all supports where spans are 48 inches or greater.

d. Four-foot-by-8-foot or 4-foot-by-9-foot panels shall be applied vertically.

e. Spacing of fasteners not included in this table shall be based on Table R602.3(2).

f. For regions having basic wind speed of 110 mph or greater, 8d deformed (2 1//’ X 0.120) nails shall be used for attaching plywood and wood structural panel roof sheathing to framing within minimum 48-inch distance from gable end walls, if mean roof height is more than 25 feet, up to 35 feet maximum.

g. For regions having basic wind speed of 100 mph or less, nails for attaching wood structural panel roof sheathing to gable end wall framing shall be spaced 6 inches on center. When basic wind speed is greater than 100 mph, nails for attaching panel roof sheathing to intermediate supports shall be spaced 6 inches on center for minimum 48-inch distance from ridges, eaves and gable end walls; and 4 inches on center to gable end wall framing.

h. Gypsum sheathing shall conform to ASTM C 79 and shall be installed in accordance with GA 253. Fiberboard sheathing shall conform to ASTM C 2eB. I.

i. Spacing of fasteners on floor sheathing panel edges applies to panel edges supported by framing members and required blocking and at all

floor perimeters only. Spacing of fasteners on roof sheathing panel edges applies to panel edges supported by framing members and required blocking. Blocking of roof or floor sheathing panel edges perpendicular to the framing members need not be provided except as required by other provisions of this code. Floor perimeter shall be supported by framing members or solid blocking. Roof sheathing 7/16-inch or greater in thickness does not require perimeter blocking.

IRC change to footnote i eliminates the requirements to provide framing and blocking at roof plane perimeters for the express purpose of providing roof-sheathing-edge nailing. Fastening at required blocking is emphasized instead. Added last sentence eliminating blocking requirements for 7/16 inches or greater roof sheathing.

R602.6 Drilling and notching–studs. Drilling and notching of studs shall be in accordance with the following:

Notching. Any stud in an exterior wall or bearing parti tion may be cut or notched to a depth not exceeding 25 percent of its width. Studs in nonbearing partitions may be notched to a depth not to exceed 40 percent of a single stud width. “Notching of bearing studs shall be on one edge only and not to exceed ¼ the height of the stud. Notching shall not occur in the bottom or top 6 inches of bearing studs.”

Drilling. Any stud may be bored or drilled, provided that the diameter of the resulting hole is no more than 60 percent of the stud width, the edge of the hole is no more than 5/8 inch (16 mm) to the edge of the stud, and the hole shall not be closer than 6 inches from an adjacent hole or notch. Holes not exceeding ¾ inches diameter can be as close as 1 ½ inches on center spacing.” Studs located in exterior walls or bearing partitions drilled over 40 percent and up to 60 percent shall also be doubled with no more than two successive doubled studs bored. See Figures R602.6(1) and R602.6(2).

North Carolina change – Rearranged section – Specifically addresses Notching and Drilling separately. Added the last sentence to the Notching Section.

In the Drilling section – Added language that holes can be no closer than 6 inches from adjacent hole or notch. If holes are not > ¾ inches in diameter, they can be as close as 1 ½ inches OC spacing.

R606.1.2 Used Brick. used materials shall not be used unless such materials conform to these requirements and have been thoroughly cleaned.

IRC change - Must conform to the requirements of section R606 and have to be thoroughly cleaned.

Visit www.nchba.com and click on “Building Codes” to view Fastener Schedule (table R602.3) and Alternate Braced Wall Panel (figure 602.10.5.2)


insider (continued from page 4)

the legislation:• Will help home buyers in high-cost

markets by extending the FHA, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac loan limit of $729,750 through the end of 2009.

• Allowsstatehousingfinanceagenciestohelp buyers at closing by advancing the credit as a loan using proceeds from tax-exempt bonds.

• Extendsthetaxcodesection25Ccreditfor energy-efficient home improvements through the end of 2010; increases the credit

SPIke of the Month

Name: Jim HollandCompany: Maxell B.

Hamrick Insurance Agency Inc.

Position: Vice President, Commercial

How long in business: Too long … 35 years!

spike credits: 168HBA: Cleveland CountyHBA involvement: Past executive Officer,

Secretary/Treasurer, membership chairman, board member, Hog Happnin’ Secretary/Treasurer and Board

Nickname: JimmyMarital status: Married to kathy for 36

wonderful yearsChildren: Son Chris and his wife, April, and

granddaughter Sophie; daughter Suzanne and her husband, Jonathan.

Favorite food: Western North Carolina BBQ and meatloaf

Favorite movies: Any war movieFavorite magazine: Our State magazineIdeal vacation: Boone area and North

Carolina mountainslast book read: The University of North

Carolina Basketball VaultHobbies: Gardening, Appalachian State

football, Carolina basketballPets: Jordan, part collie; died in 2005First job: Selling watermelons; u.S. Air ForceIf you had 15 minutes in front of the NCHBA membership, what would you say about recruitment/retention?

I would explain to them that they need to be a member and stay a member of the largest group of people who believe in you, your growth and your success. You can network, enjoy great fellowship and take advantage of quality educational opportunities, an excellent insurance program and help from the state and national organizations. You will have a voice that is heard all over North Carolina and the united States.

You need to be a part of this group and we need you: your thoughts, ideas, your energy to grow and move forward and speak as one voice. We all prosper with your success. We are connected in business and need to work together.

did I mention that the workers’ compensation insurance program is the best in North Carolina and it is member friendly?

Holland

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itself through a shortness of breath. In its more serious form, silicosis may take 10-15 years before becoming evident.

Silicosis develops when a construction worker inhales silica particles, which irritate the lungs. The body then creates scar tissue, called fibroids, to “repair” the damage. ultimately, these fibroids cause oxygen deprivation by reducing the lungs’ ability to absorb oxygen from the air. Smoking further exacerbates the problem.

high-risk contractors• Masons• Drywallfinishers• Remodelers(duringdemolition)• Hardsurfacemanufacturersandfieldinstallers• Concretefinishers• Painters

Plan a: engineer it outOptimally, a risk management program

focused on respiratory protection will find a way to “engineer it out,” that is, eliminate the hazard or remove the worker from the hazard. However, in a job site setting, often this can be impractical.

exhaust systems for spray paint booths or the sanding/finishing operations of a cabinet shop work well to limit hazards, since the confined space intensifies the respiratory hazard. A local exhaust ventilation, like tools fitted with a water supply for dust suppression, prove their risk management value. HePA vacuums attached to sanders, for drywall installers, also work effectively. Wet cutting (vs. dry cutting) has become an increasingly popular solution for masons and granite installers alike. Furthermore, think of the airborne particle hazard like second-hand smoke. Reserve an area for cutting, for example, and limit the exposure to other workers.

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Wanted: Respiratory protection

Ablizzard of sawdust kicks up, so you quickly turn away from the dust storm for a breath of fresh air and a clear line of sight. How do you react, though,

when dangerous dust particles invade the air, and normal lighting renders them invisible to the naked eye?

Welcome to your average job site.Any time you inhale, your body potentially

ingests a dose of mist, fumes and dust, along with oxygen. All this airborne particulate matter may have devastating effects to your respiratory system over time. What you may think of as harmless dry dust particles may actually be two dangerous substances, crystalline silica or hexavalent chromium.

hexavalent chromiumTake hexavalent chromium, for instance.

Federal OSHA established a National emphasis Program (NeP) in 2006 to heighten awareness of its risks. Its permissible exposure limit (Pel) is 5 milligrams per cubic meter (mg/m3) of air, an eight-hour time-weighted average designed to quantify a hazardous level of the substance based on an eight-hour work day. In the construction industry, paints, primers and other surface coatings as well as portland cement may contain hexavalent chromium.

What’s the harm? ultimately, continuous, repeated exposure may cause lung cancer. Other health effects may develop along the respiratory pathway, too, including sores, nosebleeds, tissue perforations, and lung irritation. Construction workers who are allergic to it may experience asthma-like symptoms.

Crystalline silicaWhen you call it quartz, crystalline silica

hardly sounds as dangerous. Yet, this substance, found in the highest concentrations in sand, sandstone and granite, warranted enough concern for Federal OSHA to declare a NeP effective January 2008. With a Pel of 100 mg/m3, rely on the rule of thumb: if dust, which contains silica, is visible in the air, you can bet it exceeds the permissible limit. Contractors see it regularly in brick and block, concrete and drywall compound, too.

Inhalation of it causes silicosis — an incurable lung disease that can cause permanent disability and premature death. Acute cases can develop in as little as a few months’ time and may manifest

False alarm: radon

Prior to the EPA’s 2008 study, rumors circulated about indoor air quality resulting from dangerous levels of radon emissions from granite. The EPA put this myth to rest with its study. Yes, granite may contain naturally occurring, varying uranium levels that emit small amounts of radon gas. However, the study concluded that no reliable data provided evidence that granite significantly increased indoor radon levels, putting the issue of respiratory protection to rest.

Plan B: PPeWhen substances threatening your respiratory

health cannot be engineered out completely using ventilation or water suppression, use a National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) certified respiratory system.

When wearing a basic dust mask, users often make two critical mistakes. First, users mistakenly employ one band instead of two. Without two bands securing the mask, it’s improperly sealed. Second, think of facial hair and respiratory systems like oil and water—they don’t mix. Facial hair causes small gaps in the seal of the mask, effectively allowing for unintended air entry.

the right fitFinding the right fit doesn’t always refer to

the respirator; it begins with finding the right person to do the job. Although respirators filter harmful particulate matter from the air, they can also reduce oxygen intake. So, workers with high blood pressure or heart disease may be better suited to other tasks, as would claustrophobic workers, who may feel uncomfortable by the restrictive feel of the respirator.

It makes sense to position someone as a master of their specific task; however, exposing one worker continuously to respiratory hazards greatly increases their risk. Operate on a rotating schedule, to give workers a break.

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how you can helpin addition to playing in the tournament, you can also help make it a success by becoming a sponsor. here are some of the options available:

option 2: donate golf “goodies” to the gift bagsSuggestions: logo golf balls, tees, ball markers, towels, koozies,

hats, fans, etc.option 3: donate an item to be given away as a door prize

Suggestions: golf umbrellas, golf bags, certificates to the pro shop, builder tools, small appliances, weekend trips, etc.

option 1: hole Sponsor $250 Hole sponsorship includes: Sign at tee box, company listing

in the North Carolina Builder magazine article following the tournament and the option to have a company representative at the hole (table and chair not provided). Please do not distribute company literature; business cards are acceptable.

Tee it up for a good cause!

The North Carolina Home Builders Association invites you to the annual Builder Classic Golf Tournament sponsored by Builders Mutual Insurance Co. All proceeds from the tournament go to the North Carolina Home Builders Educational & Charitable Foundation Inc., a program that awards scholarships to students majoring in a construction-related field.

Friday, april 17, 2009the Country Club of Whispering PinesWhispering Pines, N.C.

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Tournament players will tee off with a shotgun start on Whispering Pines West Course, designed by Ellis Maples and featuring large greens, rolling fairways and strategically placed bunkers.

date: Friday, April 17, 2009time: 8 a.m. (check-in) 8:30 a.m. (shotgun start)Format: Captain’s Choice Course: WestCost: $85 per player - $340 per team

(includes green fee, cart fee, beverages, Thursday dinner and Friday lunch)

lunch: An awards luncheon will follow the tournament play. Pro shop gift certificates will be awarded to the first- and second-place teams. door prizes will be presented at this time.

dinner: A BBQ “Pig-nic” dinner provided by Builders Mutual Insurance Co. will be held Thursday, April 16, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Pete Mace, owner of the Sandhills Team & Carolina Real estate Brokers, has donated a location in Pine Barrens for this event. As a special treat, lake Norman HBA executive Officer larry Airey, NCHBA Past President Buddy Hughes and NCHBA director of Codes and Construction Robert Privott will be the evening’s chefs, squaring off to see who can cook the best BBQ.

how to enterFill out and return the registration form on the facing page or log onto www.nchba.com and download the Golf Registration form. Make checks payable to the N.C. Home Builders educational & Charitable Foundation Inc.

how to get there From Southern Pines, take uS 1 and NC Hwy 22 to the stoplight at the Moore County Airport intersection. Turn right onto Airport Road. Turn left onto Hardee lane. Take the third left onto Country Club Boulevard. The clubhouse and parking lot will be on your right. For directions from other areas call (910) 949-3000.

Where to stayA block of rooms is being held for NCHBA golfers at the Whispering Pines Villas and at the days Inn of Southern Pines.

To reserve a room at the Whispering Pines Villas call (800) 334-9536. Rates are $65 per night. A limited number of 1, 2 and 3 bedroom suites are also available. Call the Country Club of Whispering Pines for those rates.

To reserve a room at the days Inn of Southern Pines call (800) 262-5737. Rates are $63.75 per night.

For more information Contact deborah Alford, NCHBA director of exhibitions and education, at (919) 676-9090 or toll-free (800) 662-7129, or via e-mail at [email protected].

Annual Builder Classic Golf Tournament is a winning way to help students succeed

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the Builder ClaSSiC GolF tourNaMeNt Friday, aPril 17, 2009

Presented by the North Carolina Home Builders Educational & Charitable Foundation Inc.

team entry Form

Player #1

Name: First _______________________ Last ___________________________________

Company _______________________________________________________________

Address: _________________________City_______________ State ______ Zip _______

Phone ___________________________ Fax ___________________________________

E-mail __________________________________________________________________

Player #2

Name: First _______________________ Last ___________________________________

Company _______________________________________________________________


Phone ___________________________ Fax ___________________________________

E-mail __________________________________________________________________

Player #3

Name: First _______________________ Last ___________________________________

Company _______________________________________________________________


Phone ___________________________ Fax ___________________________________

E-mail __________________________________________________________________

Player #4

Name: First _______________________ Last ___________________________________

Company _______________________________________________________________


Phone ___________________________ Fax ___________________________________

E-mail __________________________________________________________________

Make checks payable to: N.C. Home Builders Educational & Charitable Foundation Inc. (NCHBECF)

*** Use this form as your invoice ***

Number attending lunch _______________ Number attending dinner _______________ Team - $340, Individual - $85 $ _______________ Hole Sponsorship - $250/hole $ _______________ Total amount enclosed $ _______________

Mail to: NCHBAPO Box 99090Raleigh, NC 27624

For NChBa use only

Date Received _________________________ Check number ________________________ Amount received _______________________ Payee _______________________________

Change a life.Nominate a student.If you know a college or technical student who needs financial aid, now is the time to nominate them for a North Carolina Home Builders Educational & Charitable Foundation Inc. scholarship. Now, more than ever, students are in need of financial aid to attend college . . . and the industry is in need of skilled workers to build homes for North Carolina’s citizens.

Here’s what the foundation does . . .

NCHBECF awards scholarships each year based on a combination of need and merit to four-year college students entering their junior or senior year and technical school students entering their second year who have declared their major in a construction-related field.

Here’s who is eligible . . .An eligible student must:• Be nominated by a NCHBA member firm;• Be an immediate family member,

related by blood (i.e. children, stepchildren or grandchildren) of an NCHBA member. Students related by marriage (i.e. son-in-law, daughter-in-law, etc.) are not eligible.

• Be a full-time student, taking a minimum of 12 credit hours per semester.(Immediate family members of any current

trustee of the NCHB Educational & Charitable Foundation Inc. are not eligible.)

Here’s what you can do . . .For a nomination form or an application packet,

visit www.nchba.com or call the NCHBA office at (800) 662-7129. your nomination must be received at the NChBa office by Friday, april 30.

What about students who have received previous NCHBECF scholarships?

The initial awards are for one year, but scholarship winners may submit a renewal application and be considered for renewal if they make satisfactory progress in their studies. A renewal application is available online at www.nchba.com.

For more information, call NChBa at (800) 662-7129 or visit

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1st Quarter Meeting draws

a crowd

More than 125 North Carolina Home Builders Association members turned out for the 1st Quarter Meeting in Pinehurst

Feb. 17-18. The first day consisted of committee meetings and an evening reception for members to network and relax. The Board of directors Meeting followed the next day.

A couple of special events were held during the quarterly meeting:

The BuIld-PAC Committee hosted a BuIld-PAC Boot Camp for anyone interested in learning about the “ins and outs” of BuIld-PAC. John McPherson led the boot camp and the turnout was outstanding.

After the Board of director’s meeting, Greg Isenhour led a new seminar, “Surviving the Storm — A Builder’s Perspective.” The seminar was a sneak-peak of a class being developed for NCBI that helps builders survive in tough economic times. Attendance was greater than anticipated, with about 30 people attending.

(Above) NCHBA Membership Director Kathryn Atkinson visits with Sheryl Ann Lovitt, EO of Northeastern HBA; Meredith Sledz, EO of Moore County; and Linda Lu Myers, EO of Gaston County. (At right) Nicole Goolsby of Rion Homes, Region VII Vice President Erik Anderson and Lake Norman Executive Officer Larry Airey have fun at the evening reception. (Below) Fifteen members from across the state joined NCHBA at a state meeting for the first time in Pinehurst.


2009 NCHBA BuIld-PAC Major Contributors

linda lee allan Fayetteville HBAdent allison Hickory-Catawba Valley HBAJeff ammons Raleigh-Wake County HBArussell ammons Raleigh-Wake County HBAKevin annas Caldwell County HBABunny Boyd Iredell County HBA

President’s Circle ($1,000/year)

(Pledges/Contributions received as of March 11, 2009)

harold Brewington Fayetteville HBAKurt Burger Raleigh-Wake County HBAMike Carpenter North Carolina HBAelizabeth Cubler Outer Banks HBAJim derrickson Raleigh-Wake County HBANadine diiorio Charlotte HBA

ralph doggett Alamance-Caswell HBAdon Fraley Raleigh-Wake County HBAtom Granger Hickory-Catawba Valley

HBASam hagedon Outer Banks HBAGary hill Greensboro BA

tom Gipson Raleigh-Wake County HBA

knights of the Round Table ($4,000/year)

Frank Wiesner Durham-Orange-Chatham

Cos./Raleigh-Wake County HBAs

Joseph iannone Raleigh-Wake County HBArick Judson Charlotte HBAlisa Martin North Carolina HBABlake Massengill Raleigh-Wake County HBAtim Minton Raleigh-Wake County HBACraig Morrison Durham-Orange-Chatham

Cos. HBA

Jay Burke Alamance-Caswell HBA

VIP ($500-$999)

Stephen eastman Raleigh-Wake County HBA

darrel hamilton Ashe County HBA

Wayne holt Raleigh-Wake County HBA

andy ammons Raleigh-Wake County HBA

Capitol Club ($2,500/year)

lyle Gardner Raleigh-Wake County HBA

Zac Koenig Jackson County HBA

richard Van tassel Raleigh-Wake County HBA

dollar-A-day ($365-$499)

erik anderson Winston-Salem HBAJay Beaman Raleigh-Wake County HBAdante Berini Durham-Orange-Chatham

Cos. HBAChristina Clark McDowell, Mitchell & Yancey

County HBA

Bicentennial ($200-$364)

Mitchell Clark McDowell, Mitchell & Yancey

County HBAJames Collins Alamance-Caswell HBAPatricia hanchette Raleigh-Wake County HBAVanessa Jenkins Raleigh-Wake County HBA

Kay Justice McDowell, Mitchell & Yancey

County HBAJamie lunsford McDowell, Mitchell & Yancey

County HBAroger Maney McDowell, Mitchell & Yancey

County HBA

Shelley Mitchiner Raleigh-Wake County HBAGene Potter McDowell, Mitchell & Yancey

County HBAlawrence Smith Raleigh-Wake County HBAKen Spencer McDowell, Mitchell & Yancey

County HBA

larry airey Lake Norman HBAJames anderson Durham-Orange-Chatham

Cos. HBASharon andrews Raleigh-Wake County HBAMilton askew Craven-Pamlico HBAJudi Baker Alamance-Caswell HBACharles Barnes Raleigh-Wake County HBAeric Beaver Salisbury-Rowan HBArobert Boone McDowell, Mitchell & Yancey

County HBArandy Bowman Hickory-Catawba Valley HBAKatherine Brewer Raleigh-Wake County HBAKester Brown Alamance-Caswell HBA

Century Club ($100-$199)

ray Burnette McDowell, Mitchell & Yancey

County HBAMac Butner Salisbury-Rowan HBAVincent Clifton Craven-Pamlico HBABeth Collier Johnston County HBAdebbie Combos Raleigh-Wake County HBArobert Crouch Hickory-Catawba Valley HBAPhillip davis McDowell, Mitchell & Yancey

County HBAMichael debnam Raleigh-Wake County HBAJonathan elliot Fayetteville HBACharles england McDowell, Mitchell & Yancey

County HBAallison Franklin Alamance-Caswell HBA

B.G. French Robeson County HBAMike Gerber Raleigh-Wake County HBAFrank Girard High Country HBAdonna Girardot Wilmington-Cape Fear HBAharold Glazer Raleigh-Wake County HBABrooks Gulledge Raleigh-Wake County HBAtom hankins Raleigh-Wake HBAJay hart Northeastern NC HBAtodd haubrich Onslow County HBAVaughn Jarrett Alamance-Caswell HBAJoseph Johnson Durham-Orange-Chatham

Cos. HBAGary Justice McDowell, Mitchell & Yancey

County HBA

Phil Kaylor Craven-Pamlico HBArobert lloyd Vance-Granville HBAthomas Miller Hickory-Catawba Valley HBAdon Mitchell McDowell, Mitchell & Yancey

County HBABrad Moock Raleigh-Wake County HBACraig Morgan McDowell, Mitchell & Yancey

County HBAMartha Nelson Raleigh-Wake County HBAdave Parks High Country HBAroger Pittman McDowell, Mitchell & Yancey

County HBABill Pope Craven-Pamlico HBAMichael reiser Raleigh-Wake County HBAG.F. rice Wilson HBA

Charles Mullen Rocky Mount HBAPaul Mullican Winston-Salem HBAdavid Pressly Iredell County HBABrian robinett Lake Norman HBAJohn Schlichenmaier Raleigh-Wake County HBACindy Sheldon Raleigh-Wake County HBA

larry howard Durham-Orange-Chatham

Cos. HBA

Joe tarascio Carteret County HBA

rick Shields Lake Norman HBAGrover Shugart Winston-Salem HBACraig Stevens Wilmington-Cape Fear HBAJim Stuart Raleigh-Wake County HBANick tennyson Durham-Orange-Chatham

Cos. HBAJackie trinchitella Fayetteville HBA

Gary hensley McDowell, Mitchell & Yancey

County HBA

ron richardson McDowell, Mitchell & Yancey

County HBAedd roberts Raleigh-Wake County HBAlinda rollins Hickory-Catawba Valley HBAdonna russell Craven-Pamlico HBAdavid Scott High Country HBAalfred Shiver McDowell, Mitchell & Yancey

County HBAJohn Simmons McDowell, Mitchell & Yancey

County HBAtammie Smoot Raleigh-Wake County HBAdave Stormont Outer Banks HBArene Sutton Hendersonville HBAdavid thomas Wilmington-Cape Fear HBA

C.B. tyson Raleigh-Wake County HBABarry tutor Durham-Orange-Chatham

Cos./ Raleigh-Wake County HBAs

Simon Vincent Durham-Orange-Chatham

Cos. HBAChad Vriesema Salisbury-Rowan HBAJeff Wadman Wilmington-Cape Fear HBABritney Wallace Durham-Orange-Chatham

Cos. HBArobert Weintraub Raleigh-Wake County HBAMarcus White McDowell, Mitchell & Yancey

County HBArichard White Craven-Pamlico HBAMike Wilkinson Alamance-Caswell HBA


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$10,000 Grand Prize Golf Tournament STARS Awards Gala

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Exhibits: September 17-18, 2009Conference: September 16-18, 2009

Information and Registration:www.21BuildingExpo.com

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sponsoring the 2009 STARS Awards Gala to be held Wednesday, Sept. 16, in conjunction with the 21st Century Building expo & Conference. enjoy “A Night Among the Stars” as we honor achievements of members across the industry.

As a STARS Awards Gala sponsor, your company’s name will be promoted to more than 18,000 leading building professionals throughout the year and during the 21CBeC, which draws 6,000 home building industry professionals to Charlotte. The sponsorship program ultimately offers you the advantage of complete, comprehensive and direct-market exposure.

Sponsorship levels include:• Pre-GalaReceptionSponsor• MediaPresentationSponsor• ThemeSponsor• MegaStarSponsorship• SuperStarSponsorship• ShiningStarSponsorship• ShootingStarSponsorship

The sooner you join the ranks of the 2009 STARS sponsors, the sooner your company will shine!

For detailed information about STARS Awards Gala sponsorships, contact kathryn Atkinson at (800) 662-7129 or [email protected].

Fame nominees are soughtNominations are now being sought for the 2009

North Carolina Housing Hall of Fame. NCHHF’s primary purpose is to honor men and women who have made significant and lasting contributions to housing in North Carolina, the building industry and to the North Carolina Home Builders Association. Nominees do not have to be active or a member of NCHBA.

If you know someone deserving of this honor, please complete the nomination form available at www.nchba.com and return it to the NCHBA office at P.O. Box 99090, Raleigh, NC 27624. all nominations must be postmarked by april 15.

The inductee(s) will be announced at the June 2009 NCHBA 2nd Quarter Board Meeting and inducted during the Installation Dinner at the 4th Quarter Board Meeting Dec. 8.

All Hall of Fame nominations will be carefully screened by the NCHHF Board of Governors. Questions? Contact Erin Jones at (800) 662-7129 or [email protected].


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Product Roundup:

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Following years of research and development, Metwood Building Solutions has launched deckSPAN™, its new pour-over system. developed under the auspices of Metwood’s SPANtechnologies™ division, the Metwood pour-over system is practical, versatile, optimizes space and adds square feet.

“Nothing compares to the solid feel and security of concrete,” says Metwood National Vice President of Sales and Marketing Al Smith. “deckSPAN accommodates any handrail or ceiling finish and is radiant ready. Based on our patented SPANtechnologies, Metwood’s ultimate deck system is pre-engineered and

PVC that won’t compress under intense heat or moisture — is designed to serve as a waterproof barrier for outdoor tile decks and roofs.

The new product is similar to duradek ultra except it features a fabric laminated to its topside to which tiles can be bonded securely with thin-set mortar. Tiledek is covered by a 10-year waterproofing warranty and meets ICC requirements as a walkable roof deck membrane. For more information, visit www.duradek.com/tiledek.asp or call (800) 338-3568.

Snappy tiles lifeCycle ecoShield deck tiles — one of the

newest earth-friendly products from Advanced environmental Recycling Technologies — are ideal for surface applications on patios, verandas, rooftops and virtually any level concrete or gravel surface.

Manufactured using AeRT’s patented process that encapsulates recycled wood fibers in recycled polyethylene plastic, the 12-by-12-inch deck tiles come with a grid pattern for easy layout and versatility. The tiles snap together for simple and secure installation.

The tiles come in six colors. For more information, call (866) 729-2378 or visit www.aertinc.com.

LifeCycle EcoShield deck tiles are environmentally responsible products for deck and roof applications recently introduced at IBS by AERT.

Bring out the big gunsA new semi-automatic installation tool that

will dramatically reduce the already-quick instal-lation of Tiger Claw’s groove fasteners was de-buted at the 2009 International Builders’ Show. The company maintains that by using this simple but effective tool, contractors can build a beauti-ful nail-free surface deck four times faster than

s Metwood’s pour-over system, deckSpan, can be cut and installed on site, using common power tools.

they can through traditional surface screwing.The installation gun can be used with the

company’s hidden deck fastener for pregrooved boards.

The fastener installation gun drives a uFO Ballistic Nailscrew in like a nail but it can be removed like a screw. Operators simply slip the hidden deck fastener into the nose of the gun and position it in the groove of the board. The gun automatically enables perfect positioning of fastener and screw installations with the pull of a trigger.

For more information, visit www.deckfastener.com or call (800) 928-4437.

Standing up to the sunBacked by a 10-year fade-resistant warranty, Fiberon Sensibuilt is built to

withstand the sun’s rays. Not only does it resist fading

and chalking, but it’s designed with an infrared heat-reflective lumenite surface to

keep the decking cooler underfoot. The new composite also is highly stain, scratch and mold resistant.

Besides these attributes, the lightweight decking is moisture, impact and slip resistant. It never requires painting, staining or power washing, and won’t split or rot.

Sensibuilt, which is 100 percent recyclable and consists of recycled PVC, is available in four colors. It’s made by Fiber Composites out of New london, N.C.

Fore more information, call (800) 573-8841 or visit www.fiberondecking.com.

Tiger Claw’s inventors say the company’s new gun will cut installation time in half when compared to manually inserting the hidden fasteners into grooves with your fingers.

Designed specifically for professional contractors, Fiberon Sensibuilt decking boards are installed with a hidden fastening system. The new composite is guaranteed not to fade for 10 years.

available with either truSPAN or throughSPAN beams, providing a strong, lightweight support system that installs quickly, used in conjunction with metal decking for concrete support.” The beams can be trimmed on site and installed with screws, so no welding is required.

“deckSPAN can accommodate any hand railing or aesthetic floor treatment, including wood, ceramic tile, decorative concrete or wood flooring materials,” Smith explains. “In addition to being cut and installed on site using common power tools, our CFS (cold-framed steel) products can be used as a complete system or as individual components. Our products are strong, environmentally friendly, fire resistant and corrosion and pest resistant.” For more information visit www.metwood.com.

tiled and dryduradek, a company that’s been making

waterproofing sheet vinyl for more than 35 years, debuted Tiledek at the 2009 International Builders’ Show. The outdoor anti-fracture roofing membrane — made from very dense

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The Green SceneA growing number of North Carolina building industry professionals are going greenBy Valerie Myers

in recent years, talk about green building has reached fever pitch across the nation. And here in North Carolina, building professionals are not

just talking the talk, they are walking the walk. One year ago, in response to the rapidly growing interest in all

things green, the National Association of Home Builders university of Housing created the Certified Green Professional designation. The CGP designation identifies building industry professionals who incorporate green building products and practices into the homes they build.

To date, about 200 people across North Carolina have obtained their CGP designation and have joined the ranks of home building industry professionals across the country who are serious about decreasing environmental impact and reducing energy costs for their customers.

“Anyone interested in obtaining the CGP designation must have a minimum of two years building industry experience and complete two courses -- Green Building for Building Professionals and Business Management for Building Professionals,” explained Meredith ellison, Senior Manager, Candidate Services at NAHB.

Green Building for Building Professionals is designed to educate industry members on the purposes of green building, which are to minimize the environmental impact of building a home, and to provide homeowners with lower energy and maintenance costs and better long-term home value. Business Management for Building Professionals teaches management skills and business practices to enhance the daily operations of companies, including planning, organizing, staffing and controlling.

“Once they have successfully completed the 24 hours of course work and received their certificates for the courses, they can submit their CGP graduation application and signed code of ethics,” said ellison. Once the CGP designation is obtained, graduates are required to complete 12 hours of continuing education every three years, a portion of which must pertain to green building activities.

Craig Morrison, President of Cimarron Homes in durham and a member of the HBA of durham, Orange and Chatham Counties, obtained his CGP designation this past January.

Cimarron Homes has been in business for 26 years and in that time, Morrison has made it his company’s mission to offer customers homes that are both energy-efficient and affordable for those in the moderate price range.

Years ago, this entry-level building company had routinely followed energy-efficient building practices recommended by the local utility companies. Once energy Star standards came into play, Cimarron Homes was among the first in the region to adopt them. “We were eager to have the third-party verification that energy Star offers to back up the energy-efficiency claims,” said Morrison.

Cimarron Homes also hosted the launch of NAHB’s Green Building Initiative program in the HBAdOC region at a press conference in November 2006 at one of its green homes.

“As a standard practice,” said Morrison, “every home we build is constructed under the guidelines set forth by the Green Building Initiative of NAHB and is energy Star certified, no matter what the price range.”

Morrison considers gaining his CGP designation through NAHB as taking his commitment to green building to the next level.

(See GREEN SCENE on page 20)

Zane Matthews, Matthews Enterprises Travis Thompson, T-Square Builders Inc.Joel Key, Airmakers Heating & ACGary Sovel, Cygnature Const. &

Dev. Inc.Les Frye, Shugart Enterprises LLCBrandon Crocker, Sunbuilders LLCGrady Moseley, Segue Builders Inc.Lynn Russell, FMI Corp.Michael Etowski, Showcase

Construction Co.Enrique Hirst, Builder - Tony Hirst LLCRandy Bowman, Bowman Construction

& Design Inc.Jason Hall, Electrolux Central Vacuum

SystemRod Rauch, Price Brothers Inc.Jeff Ferguson, Jeff Ferguson Inc.Brent Simmons, Mountain Lumber Co.Wayne Carter, Evergreen

Homebuilders LLCBruce Bergstrom, BAB Construction Thomas Sparks, Noel Homes Inc.Stephen Ingram, Ingram Construction

Co.James Rapin, Greenville UtilitiesJudy Barber, Southern EvergreenS. Michael Christopher, Christopher

HomesSteven Duke, Duke BrothersWilliam Dorn, Dorn Custom Homes Clyde Lackey, CW Lackey

Construction LLCGreg Phillips, Mayfair Partners LLCWilliam Miller, Carolina Highland

PropertiesLarry Norris, Larry Norris ConstructionPaul Portfilio, Builders First SourceVerlin Blum, Blum Services Inc.Steven Hilliard, Hilliard Contracting Inc.Michele Myers, M Squared Builders

& DesignersDavid Pressly, Pressly Development

Co. Inc.David Mackowski, Quality Design &

ConstructionDavid Millsaps, DLM Builders Inc.Tracy Moore, Anderson-Moore

Builders Inc.Ralph Turner, Nappier & Gunnells

ConstructionPeggy Mackowski, Quality Design &

ConstructionLeslie Millsaps, DLM Builders Inc.Robert Pugh, Simonini BuildersSimon Vincent, Vincent Building Inc.Michael Chandler, Chandler Design

BuildAlbert Olszewski, Olszewski

Construction Co. Inc.Jeffrey Sanderson, Whitney BlairJames Collins, Concept Builders Inc.Mitch Lowrey, Mitch Lowrey

ConstructionJohn High, Highland Company of

Eastern NCGene Glaze, Glaze Construction Co.M. Charles Mullen, Mullen & Co.David Thomas, D.P. Thomas Const. Inc.Wayne Haddock, Pinehurst Homes Inc.Robert Chad Ray, Olde Heritage

BuildersRonald Smith, RWS General Builders Roger Worley, Roger D. Worley

Const. Inc.S. Craig Morrison, Cimarron HomesSherman Perry, Out of The Woods

Builders Inc.Richard Kolarov, Specialty Builders Inc.Dan Thomas, Dan Thomas BuildersDanny Sides, Build & Sell Inc.Dean Huffman, BDH Construction Inc.Geoff Weatherwax, Geoff Weatherwax

Construction Inc.Brooke Sumner, First Class Builders Inc.John Sumner, First Class Builders Inc.Jennifer Sedlak, David Weekley HomesJames Pader, Winter Sun ConstructionJames Farlow, The Farlow Group Inc.Nicole Goolsby, Rion HomesWilliam Hall, Bill Hall Builders Inc.Jennifer Strimple, Home Team Builders

Certifiably green

The following North Carolina building industry members have earned a Certified Green Professional designation through the National Association of Home Builders.

Danny Alford, LaFarge CementGlen MacWilliams, Phoenix RestorationBen FloydCarl Monroe, SME & AssociatesBert Gurganus, Space Builders Inc.Brandy Sullivan, Sullbark Builders Inc.Ernest Fifer, Fifer REIJohn Ring, American Building

DiagnosticsElizabeth Cubler, BC Custom

Builders Ltd.Paul Buske, Stormont & Company Inc.Brandon Wilson, Turnkey Property

ManagementGrantland Wagner, G.P. Kon Custom

Builders Inc.Chad Collins, CNC ConstructionNicole Robinson, Log Homes of

AmericaMark Cunningham, Davidson & Jones

ResidentialBryan McGowin, Hall & Wright

Builders LLCDanny Gough, Energy Solutions Inc.Mark Wimmer, Mark Wimmer

Construction LLCErich Connell, East Carolina UniversityJason Qutermous, America In HomesMartin Ritter, Covenant ConstructionJoan Swift, Swift Creek ConstructionMichael Carlton, Carlton Builders Inc.Douglas McSpadden, McSpadden

Custom HomesDavid Goins, G Construction LLCJustin Hawk, Hawks Nest HomesDawn Hall, Dawn Hall RealtyMark Schmidt, Schmidt Development Don Hamrick, Custom Homes by

HamrickBrian Robinett, LKN Properties LLCDaniel Hemp, Pinnacle Construction

ServicesJohn Mooring, John Mooring BuilderLeon Ford, Ford Custom Homes Inc.Robin Hackney, Signature Homes of

WilmingtonJames Davis, Cape Fear EngineeringPerry Davis, Cape Fear EngineeringDonald Cannon, Providence Home

BuildersKevin Annas, Providence Home

BuildersBilly Haire, Builders First SourceTerrence Erford, Appalachian Mtn

Home BuildersDino Viscosi, Whitney Blair Inc.Alex Mumford, Wolfe HomesLeigh Scott, HBA of Durham, Orange,

Chatham Cos.Robert Latvala, Sawyer HomesKelly Neville, Kelly Neville BuildersRon Ricci, Ricci Builders &

Management Inc.Gary Daniel, Gary Daniel Bldrs Inc.Eric Hausfeld, Haus Builders Inc.Matthew Moose, Kemp Sigmon

Construction Co.Kemp Sigmon, Kemp Sigmon

Construction Co.Steve Schreiner, Schreiner Custom

HomesMark Murphy, Neill Grading &

ConstructionJustin Morrison, JCM Custom Homes

Chuck Lewis, Lewis Building CompanyJamie Hager, Southern Energy

ManagementKent Brown, Hurst and Brown

DevelopersSteve Hurst, Hurst and Brown

DevelopersScott Allred, Precept ConstructionMarsha Burger, Green & Healthy

Built HomesThomas Garcia, Southern EvergreenAmanda Albert, Habitat for HumanityDavid Duperault, Habitat for HumanityEric Harvell, Pactiv Building ProductsGary Silverstein, Silverstein

Construction Corp

Danny Winters, Cimarron Homesonald Barrow, RSB HomeBuilder Inc.David White, White House BuildersEric Johnson, E.S. Johnson BuildersThomas Wise, D.V. Wise Inc.Shannon Bolton, Shannon-Michael

HomesLaura Grear, Anderson Windows

and DoorsRobert Rowland Jr., AVID Home

StudiesJarrett Davis, Structures of IntegrityJoseph Dellinger, L.C. Dellinger BuildingAmy Luckwaldt, J. Walton Homes

& Co. Inc.Alan Best, Best Built Inc.John Ray, JS Ray & AssociatesMichael Bolton, Shannon-Michael

HomesGeoffrey Bowen, EFC AssociatesDavid Rushing, D.S. Rushing Inc.E. Bass, Bass Built Inc.David Burris, Colony Homes of Rocky

MountainThomas Theisen, Windjammer

Properties LLCDonald Thompson, Eastern Builders of

the Carolinas Inc.Mark Stewart, Stewart Construction &

DevelopmentPatricia Broom, Phoenix RestorationDarrel Hamilton, Darrel Hamilton

BuilderFrederick Dean, Drucker & FalkJoann DeSimone, Ron DeSimone

ContractingRon DeSimone, Ron DeSimone

ContractingKevin Holdridge, KDH Residential

DesignsRob Howard, Home Energy SolutionsBetty Hunnicutt, Hunnicutt BuildersGerald Hunnicutt, Hunnicutt BuildersKevin Lancaster, Kevin S. Lancaster

General ContractorGlenn Lancaster, Lancaster Builders Dan McFarland, Southern Energy

ManagementKay Braxton, RMB Building & Design R. Mack Braxton, RMB Building &

Design LLCTim Shellhammer, The Farlow GroupLaurie Thompson, Eastern BuildersTroy Warner, Built Right Custom

Homes of NCChristian Cardamone, Greenbuilt

HomesTony Carrara, Stevens Fine HomesEric Lazzari, Lazzari Construction Inc.Christopher Senior, Anchorage

Building Corp.comDean Snyder, Bluewater Designs LLCTom Titlow, @ Home In CarolinaJeff Wadman, Insulating Inc.Randy Swift, Swift Creek ConstructionDavid Schenck, Wolfe HomesWilliam Helton, DH ConstructionJey McMurray, Artcraft Innovative

Builders LLCDanny Williams, Williams Woodworks

& Construction Inc.Samuel Zimmerman, Sunny Day HomesChase Ambler, Headwaters Enterprises Terry Taylor, Taylormade BuildingDwight Simmons, Mountain Lumber Co.David Warren, Mountain Lumber Co.Brandon Bryant, Red Tree Builders Inc.Julian Baker, D&S DevelopersMorgan Petrey, Mountaineer Sheet

Metal Co. Inc.J Chris Laine, J.C. Laine Inc.Winston Petrey, Mountaineer Sheet

Metal Co. Inc.Matt Dunn, Wishon & Carter BuildersPerry Yates, New River Building

Supply Inc.Jonathan SergeantKevin Troyer, 444 Inc.Jeremy Bollman, Mountain LumberGeorge Gilleland, The Hardwood Co.

This list is current as of press time.

18   North CaroliNa Builder April 2009

The Green SceneA growing number of North Carolina building industry professionals are going greenBy Valerie Myers

in recent years, talk about green building has reached fever pitch across the nation. And here in North Carolina, building professionals are not

just talking the talk, they are walking the walk. One year ago, in response to the rapidly growing interest in all

things green, the National Association of Home Builders University of Housing created the Certified Green Professional Designation. The CGP designation identifies building industry professionals who incorporate green building products and practices into the homes they build.

To date, about 200 people across North Carolina have obtained their CGP designation and have joined the ranks of home building industry professionals across the country who are serious about decreasing environmental impact and reducing energy costs for their customers.

“Anyone interested in obtaining the CGP designation must have a minimum of two years building industry experience and complete two courses -- Green Building for Building Professionals and Business Management for Building Professionals,” explained Meredith Ellison, Senior Manager, Candidate Services at NAHB.

Green Building for Building Professionals is designed to educate industry members on the purposes of green building, which are to minimize the environmental impact of building a home, and to provide homeowners with lower energy and maintenance costs and better long-term home value. Business Management for Building Professionals teaches management skills and business practices to enhance the daily operations of companies, including planning, organizing, staffing and controlling.

“Once they have successfully completed the 24 hours of course work and received their certificates for the courses, they can submit their CGP graduation application and signed code of ethics,” said Ellison. Once the CGP designation is obtained, graduates are required to complete 12 hours of continuing education every three years, a portion of which must pertain to green building activities.

Craig Morrison, President of Cimarron Homes in Durham and a member of the HBA of Durham, Orange and Chatham Counties, obtained his CGP designation this past January.

Cimarron Homes has been in business for 26 years and in that time, Morrison has made it his company’s mission to offer customers homes that are both energy-efficient and affordable for those in the moderate price range.

Years ago, this entry-level building company had routinely followed energy-efficient building practices recommended by the local utility companies. Once Energy Star standards came into play, Cimarron Homes was among the first in the region to adopt them. “We were eager to have the third-party verification that Energy Star offers to back up the energy-efficiency claims,” said Morrison.

Cimarron Homes also hosted the launch of NAHB’s Green Building Initiative program in the HBADOC region at a press conference in November 2006 at one of its green homes.

“As a standard practice,” said Morrison, “every home we build is constructed under the guidelines set forth by the Green Building Initiative of NAHB and is Energy Star certified, no matter what the price range.”

Morrison considers gaining his CGP designation through NAHB as taking his commitment to green building to the next level.

(See GREEN SCENE on page 20)

Amanda Albert, Habitat for HumanityDanny Alford, LaFarge CementScott Allred, Precept ConstructionChase Ambler, Headwaters 

Enterprises Kevin J. Annas, Providence Home 

BuildersJulian Baker, D&S DevelopersJudy Barber, Southern EvergreenRonald S. Barrow, RSB HomeBuilderE. Bryant Bass, Bass Built, Inc.Bruce A. Bergstrom, BAB 

Construction Alan Best, Best Built Inc.Verlin Andy Blum, Blum ServicesJeremy Bollman, Mountain LumberShannon Bolton, Shannon-Michael 

HomesMichael E. Bolton, Shannon-Michael 

HomesGeoffrey Bowen, EFC AssociatesRandy E. Bowman, Bowman 

Construction & DesignKay Braxton, RMB Building & DesignR. Mack Braxton, RMB Building & 

DesignPatricia Broom, Phoenix RestorationKent Brown, Hurst and Brown 

DevelopersBrandon Bryant, Red Tree BuildersMarsha Burger, Green & Healthy 

Built HomesDavid Burris, Colony Homes of Rocky 

MountainPaul R. Buske, Stormont & CompanyDonald E. Cannon, Providence Home 

BuildersChristian, Cardamone Greenbuilt 

HomesMichael W. Carlton, Carlton Builders,Tony Carrara Stevens, Fine HomesWayne B. Carter, Evergreen 

HomebuildersMichael Chandler, Chandler Design 

BuildS. Michael Christopher, Christopher 

HomesJames L. Collins, Concept Builders Inc.Chad Collins, CNC ConstructionErich Connell, East Carolina UniversityBrandon Crocker, SunbuildersElizabeth Cubler, BC Custom 

Builders, Ltd.Mark S. Cunningham, Davidson & 

Jones ResidentialGary L. Daniel, Gary Daniel, Bldrs Inc.James C. Davis, Cape Fear 

EngineeringPerry G. Davis, Cape Fear EngineeringJarrett B. Davis, Structures of IntegrityFrederick F. Dean, Drucker & FalkJoseph L. Dellinger, L.C. Dellinger 

BuildingJoann M. DeSimone, Ron DeSimone 

ContractingRon DeSimone, Ron DeSimone 

ContractingWilliam C. Dorn, Dorn Custom HomesSteven Duke, Duke BrothersMatt Dunn, Wishon & Carter BuildersDavid Duperault, Habitat for HumanityTerrence R. Erford, Appalachain Mtn 

Home BuildersMichael Etowski, Showcase 

Construction Co.James H. Farlow, The Farlow Group, 

Inc.Jeff Ferguson, Jeff Ferguson Inc.Ernest A. Fifer, Fifer REIBen Floyd Leon Ford, Ford Custom Homes, Inc.Les Frye, Shugart EnterprisesThomas Garcia, Southern EvergreenGeorge F. Gilleland, The Hardwood 

CompanyGene Glaze, Glaze Construction Co.David H. Goins, G ConstructionNicole Goolsby, Rion HomesDanny G. Gough, Energy SolutionsLaura Grear, Anderson Windows 

and DoorsBert Gurganus, Space Builders Inc.Robin Hackney, Signature Homes of 

WilmingtonWayne Haddock, Pinehurst Homes Inc.Jamie Hager, Southern Energy 

ManagementBilly T. Haire, Builders First SourceJason W. Hall, Electrolux Central 

Vacuum Systems

Certifiably green

The following North Carolina building industry members have earned a Certified Green Professional designation through the National Association of Home Builders.

William B. Hall, Bill Hall Builders IncDawn Hall, Dawn Hall RealtyDarrel Hamilton, Darrel Hamilton 

BuilderDon Hamrick, Custom Homes by 

HamrickEric Harvell, Pactiv Building ProductsEric Hausfeld, Haus Builders Inc.Justin L. Hawk, Hawks Nest HomesWilliam Dale Helton, DH ConstructionDaniel Hemp, Pinnacle Construction 

ServicesJohn H. High, Highland Company of 

Eastern NCSteven L. Hilliard, Hilliard Contracting 

IncEnrique Tony Hirst, Builder - Tony 

Hirst LLCKevin Holdridge, KDH Residential 

DesignsRob Howard, Home Energy SolutionsDean Huffman, BDH Construction Inc.Betty M. Hunnicutt, Hunnicutt BuildersGerald E. Hunnicutt, Hunnicutt 

BuildersSteve E. Hurst, Hurst and Brown 

DevelopersStephen Ingram, Ingram Construction 

Co.Eric S. Johnson, E.S. Johnson BuildersJoel Key, Airmakers Heating & ACRichard M. Kolarov, Specialty Builders 

Inc.Clyde W. Lackey, CW Lackey 

ConstructionJ Chris Laine, J.C. Laine Inc.Kevin S. Lancaster, Kevin S, Lancaster 

General ContractorGlenn C. Lancaster, Lancaster 

Builders Inc.Robert Latvala, Sawyer HomesEric Lazzari, Lazzari Construction Inc.Chuck Lewis, Lewis Building 

CompanyMitch Lowrey, Mitch Lowrey 

ConstructionAmy G. Luckwaldt, J. Walton Homes 

& Co. Inc.David J. Mackowski, Quality Design & 

ConstructionPeggy Ann Mackowski, Quality Design 

& ConstructionGlen MacWilliams, Phoenix 

RestorationZane L. Matthews, Matthews 

EnterprisesDan McFarland, Southern Energy 

ManagementBryan McGowin, Hall & Wright 

BuildersJey McMurray, Artcraft Innovative 

BuildersDouglas S. McSpadden, McSpadden 

Custom HomesWilliam Miller, Carolina Highland 

PropertiesDavid J. Millsaps, DLM Builders Inc.Leslie R. Millsaps, DLM Builders Inc.Carl Stephen Monroe, SME & 

AssociatesTracy Moore, Anderson-Moore 

Builders,Inc.John Mooring, John Mooring BuilderMatthew C. Moose, Kemp Sigmon 

Construction Co.S. Craig Morrison, Cimarron HomesJustin Morrison, JCM Custom HomesGrady Moseley, Segue Builders Inc.M. Charles Mullen, Mullen & Co.Alex Mumford, Wolfe HomesMark Murphy, Neill Grading & 

ConstructionMichele Myers, M Squared Builders 

& DesignersKelly Neville, Kelly Neville BuildersLarry Norris, Larry Norris 

ConstructionAlbert D. Olszewski, Olszewski 

Construction Co. James Pader, Winter Sun ConstructionSherman P. Perry, Out of The Woods 

Builders Morgan Petrey, Mountaineer Sheet 

Metal Co. Winston Petrey, Mountaineer Sheet 

Metal Co. Greg Phillips, Mayfair Partners Paul Portfilio, Builders First SourceDavid Pressly, Pressly Development 

Co.

Robert M. Pugh, Simonini BuildersJason Qutermous, America In HomesJames J. Rapin Greenville UtilitiesRod Rauch, Price Brothers Inc.Robert Chad Ray, Olde Heritage 

BuildersJohn S. Ray, JS Ray & AssociatesRon Ricci, Ricci Builders & 

Management Inc.John H. Ring, American Building 

DiagnosticsMartin Ritter, Covenant ConstructionBrian Robinett, LKN PropertiesNicole Robinson, Log Homes of 

AmericaRobert K. Rowland Jr., AVID Home 

StudiesDavid Rushing, D.S. Rushing Inc.Lynn Russell, FMI CorporationJeffrey L. Sanderson, Whitney BlairDavid W. Schenck, Wolfe HomesMark Schmidt, Schmidt Development 

Inc.Steve Schreiner, Schreiner Custom 

HomesLeigh Scott, HBA of Durham, Orange, 

ChathamJennifer Sedlak, David Weekley HomesChristopher Senior, 

AnchorageBuildingCorp.comJonathan Sergeant Tim Shellhammer, The Farlow GroupDanny M. Sides, Build & Sell, Inc.Kemp L. Sigmon, Kemp Sigmon 

Construction Co.Gary Silverstein, Silverstein 

Construction CorpBrent Simmons, Mountain Lumber 

CompanyDwight Simmons, Mountain Lumber 

Co.Ronald W. Smith, RWS General 

Builders Dean Snyder, Bluewater DesignsGary L. Sovel, Cygnature Construction 

& DevelopmentThomas Sparks, Noel Homes Inc.Mark R. Stewart, Stewart Construction 

& DevelopmentJennifer Strimple, Home Team BuildersBrandy Sullivan, Sullbark Builders Inc.Brooke Sumner, First Class Builders 

Inc.John E. Sumner ,First Class Builders 

Inc.Joan L. Swift, Swift Creek ConstructionRandy Swift, Swift Creek ConstructionTerry E. Taylor, Taylormade BuildingThomas G. Theisen, Windjammer 

PropertiesDavid P. Thomas, D.P. Thomas 

ConstructionDan Thomas, Dan Thomas BuildersTravis Thompson, T-Square Builders 

Inc.Donald C. Thompson, Eastern Builders 

of the Carolinas Inc.Laurie Thompson, Eastern BuildersTom Titlow, @ Home In CarolinaKevin Troyer, 444 Inc.Ralph Turner, Nappier & Gunnells 

ConstructionSimon W. Vincen,t Vincent Building Inc.Dino C. Viscosi, Whitney Blair Inc.Jeff Wadman, Insulating IncGrantland P. Wagner, G.P. Kon 

Custom Builders Inc.Troy A. Warner, Built Right Custom 

Homes of NCDavid Warren, Mountain Lumber Co.Geoff Weatherwax, Geoff 

Weatherwax Construction David White, White House BuildersDanny Williams, Williams Woodworks 

& ConstructionBrandon C. Wilson, Turnkey Property 

ManagementMark A. Wimmer, Mark Wimmer 

ConstructionDanny Winters, Cimarron HomesThomas Wise, D.V. Wise Inc.Roger D. Worley, Roger D. Worley 

ConstructionPerry Yates, New River Building 

Supply Inc.Samuel P. Zimmerman, Sunny Day 

Homes

This list is current as of press time.

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NCHBA NewsExecutive officers applauded for service

Congratulations to the following North Carolina executive Officers who are celebrating service milestones in 2009. The length of service is calculated annually as cumulative service

as a voting member of the eOC and is based on information provided by the executive officers. 10 years – karen Breedlove, Rocky Mount HBA, and Marshall long, Wilkes County HBA; 15 years – Mac Butner, HBA of Salisbury-Rowan; 20 years – dawn Summerlin, Wayne County HBA; 30 years – Jean Carpenter, Rutherford County HBA.

Asheville builder selected for prestigious program

asheville builders Jim Preish and Mallory Fuller of Preish Construction Inc. have been selected for membership in the Southern living Custom Builder Program.

Preish Construction is one of 100 builders chosen for the 16th year of the exclusive Southern living builder program. “The builder program is a natural extension of our overall homes effort, which aims at offering quality designs and new ideas to consumers across the Southeast,” said Brent Warren, Manager of the Southern living Builder Program.

Preish Construction, a member of Asheville HBA, is the only company from Asheville participating in the program, and one of less than 20 in North Carolina.

Onslow County PWB takes on Habitat project

onslow County Professional Women in Building took on its first Habitat for Humanity project in January when the group helped build a new home for Jessica Atherton and her

two children in Jacksonville. The project is part of Women’s Build day for Habitat for Humanity. The home is expected to be completed sometime this summer.

Congratulations to Legislative Pages

John david Privott and Alexander Privott, the sons of NCHBA’s Robert Privott, have been selected to serve as Pages this spring in the North Carolina House (John david) and Senate

(Alexander). Congratulations on the honor!

Green Scene(continued from page 18)

“Although our company has been a green building firm for awhile now,” said Morrison, “I was definitely able to learn a few new things from the courses and I think the continuing education requirements will help keep me abreast of new technologies in green building.”

eastern Builders of the Carolinas Inc. is another NCHBA member company that can be counted among those that hold the CGP designation. A family-owned and operated business established in 1972, eastern Builders is a member of the Onslow County HBA and typically builds between 15 to 35 custom homes each year.

After researching a good amount of information on green building, owner donald “Chuck” Thompson and his project manager laurie Thompson, who is also his niece, found that they were somewhat concerned about embarking on the transition to green building.

“We definitely knew that we wanted to start building energy-efficient homes,” says laurie, “but we wanted to ensure that our means of ac-complishing this would be authentically green.”

So when laurie and Chuck found out

that both the required courses for the CGP designation were being offered at the NCHBA 21st Century Building expo & Conference, they immediately jumped on it.

“When we found out that NAHB had created the CGP designation, we knew that was the route to go,” says laurie. “And to have the convenience of both classes being at the conference – it was a no-brainer.”

Since receiving their designations last year, eastern Builders of the Carolinas Inc. has already completed its first NAHB-certified green home in Sneads Ferry. “The classes really clarified the whole green building concept for us,” says laurie. “They were very informative and we came back with a lot of good ideas that we have been able to share with the rest of the employees here.”

For more information about NAHB’s Certified Green Professional designation, visit www.nahb.org/cgpinfo. You’ll find a list of designation-holders, current as of press time, on page 18.

(Myers is a free-lance writer with Association Publishing Inc.)

Solar Village provides energy savings

as builders look for ways to offer buyers energy-efficient housing options,

Coachmen Housing & Building Group (which is composed of Mod-u-kraf and All American Homes) has introduced a home collection called Solar Village. The homes are designed to generate low- to zero-energy bills, offer healthy indoor air and superior comfort, have energy-friendly floor plans, use eco-friendly construction methods and materials to protect the environment, and use low-maintenance windows, doors and siding material.

Standard features in a Solar Village home include: Solar panels and solar hot water system for free solar power; high-velocity heating and cooling system; compact fluorescent light fixtures to save electricity; fiberglass windows for high-efficiency, durability and insulation value; cement-board siding that will last for 50 years; exterior walls with R21 spray foam insulation; R49 roof insulation from a combination of foam and batt insulation; 5/8-inch drywall for additional thermal mass and flatter walls; no-VOC primer for healthy indoor air; low-flow plumbing fixtures for water conservation; and ceramic tile in most rooms for healthier indoor air.

While these design elements will lower the homes’ utility bills, the most important factor is free energy from the sun. To ensure maximum performance from the solar panels, each plan has a distinct southern elevation that should be held to within 20 degrees of due south. This allows the panels that generate electricity and heat domestic hot water maximum exposure to the sun. Natural features like daily breezes, shading from native trees or hills, views of the landscape and other site conditions are considered as well.

For more information about Solar Village, visit www.coachmen.com or www.mod-u-kraf.com.

ANSI approves NAHB standard

the National Green Building Standard for all residential construction work, including

apartments and condos, single-family homes, land development and remodeling and renovation, was approved recently by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

As part of the stringent process required by ANSI, NAHB and the International Code Council gathered a fully inclusive and representative consensus committee composed of a broad spectrum of builders, architects, product manufacturers, regulators and environmental experts. The work of the consensus committee was administered by the NAHB Research Center, an ANSI Accredited Standards developer.

“The National Green Building Standard is now the first and only green building rating system approved by ANSI, making it the benchmark for green homes,” said Ron Jones, who chaired the consensus committee charged with developing the standard.


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