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Welcome

to the 5th Annual Home & Garden Expo!

Warmer weather is here and there’s no better time than now to jump in to the spring season with a DIY project for your home, spruce up your yard or start planning a homebuilding or remodeling project. There is no better place to be inspired than at this weekend’s Home & Garden Expo produced by the Asheville Home Builders Association!.

As the premier homebuilding resource in western North Carolina, we understand the need for clear, concise consumer information when it comes to building, buying, or remodeling in our area. We’ve got you covered with a one stop shop, all on one level and under one roof. We take you from start to finish whether you’re ready to build, already in the process or just looking for new ideas! You can rest assured that time spent at the Expo will leave you inspired and educated on the newest products, latest homebuilding trends, an array of services, expertise and much more!

This year’s expo covers over 45,000 square feet and 100 exhibiting companies bringing you home building specific products and services with a special section designated to your spring gardening and landscaping needs. During this single weekend event, consumers can take part in face-to-face, personal interaction with friendly professionals who specialize in an array of home building products and services including cabinetry, flooring, heating & air, outdoor living, landscaping, and more where you can see, feel and touch these products in person!

Admission includes access to free live demos and education offered right on the show floor covering gardening tips and tricks, the hot topic of energy conservation, the use of rain barrels and much more – see pages 6 and 7 for a schedule and more details. Also plan to tour through five newly constructed playhouses built by our own Buncombe County High Schools as part of the Playhouse Showdown! With materials generously donated by AHBA Members, these 5 high schools have worked hard through drafting, constructing and decorating their playhouses from start to finish under the mentorship of AHBA Builder members. These playhouses will be on display all weekend long and raffled live on Sunday at 3:30pm. Don’t worry you can still buy raffle tickets during the Expo nd you don’t have to be present to win!

We want to thank all of our exhibitors, sponsors, and volunteers involved in this year’s Expo! As we celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the Home & Garden Expo we sincerely thank our Title Sponsor, Haywood Appliance for their support of this consumer awareness event and our local construction industry.

Thanks!

Caroline Sutton Executive Officer Asheville Home Builders Association

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Join Us For Education & Live Demos Saturday, April 26th

11:00 - Grow Good Health with Aeroponic Gardening Miller Shire, Tower Garden / Juice Plus This workshop will demonstrate the future of gardening: how aeroponic (or hydroponic) systems work. No gardening experience is necessary! Learn how it compares to traditional gardening, why it is considered green along with the health benefits of growing your own fruits and vegetables and much more!

12:00 - Rain Barrels and How YOU Can Use Them

Ben Saylor & Andy Glenn, Higher Ground Rainwater Systems Join us for a brief presentation on benefits and uses of rainwater harvesting and utilization. We will demonstrate the basic hands-on instruction on installation of a rain barrel.

1:00 - Energy Savings Mike Fowler, BPI Certified Energy Auditor, EnergySmith Home Performance Mike enjoys helping folks do what he’s been doing for years and that’s saving money on energy! Understand the basics of better energy alternatives, the need for energy analysis when making major changes and why it’s important to use a trained, certified professional. With a few helpful tips, learn what you can do to combat the ever rising costs of energy now and for years to come.

2:00 - Worms Make Black Gold

Suzanne Wodek, Buncombe County Extension Master Gardener Volunteers Extension Master Gardener Suzanne Wodek will introduce Vermicomposting (composting with worms). She will demonstrate how to make a simple composting bin suitable for kitchen waste. A handout “Worms Eat My Garbage” will be available.

3:00 - Building Energy-Efficient Fire-Proof Mold-Free Homes Jake Rubio, American Craftsmen Inc. Explore pioneering innovations that provide high thermal efficiency, sustainable design, and secure structures for future generations to come. We will discuss the many diverse applications of the ACI Smartwall Building System that serves as a solution for the numerous issues our environment and community face in the green building industry.

4:00 - Solar Energy is Affordable & Easy!

Russell Blevins, MB HAYNES Corporation Solar panels for your home or business are both affordable and easy. If you are tired of high utility bills, solar is a viable alternative. Let us educate you on the tax credits and rebates which will make the payback of your initial investment short!

Be green and be thrifty! Solar is the way to go.

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Join Us For Education & Live Demos

Sunday, April 27th

12:30 - Your Health and How to Grow It

Miller Shire, Tower Garden / Juice Plus We will demonstrate the Tower Garden including how easy it is to set up and use even if you don’t have a green thumb including how to start seedlings or buy plants and why eating more fresh fruits and vegetables is necessary for healthy living.

1:30 - Rain Barrels and How YOU Can Use Them

Ben Saylor & Andy Glenn, Higher Ground Rainwater Systems Join us for a brief presentation on benefits and uses of rainwater harvesting and utilization. We will demonstrate the basic hands-on instruction on installation of a rain barrel.

2:30 - Chimney Fire Prevention

Richie Baxley, Environmental Chimney Service Learn more about the causes of chimney fires including a discussion on the combustion process. In addition to the potential health risks associated with improper maintenance, we will show how to remove smoke stains that may have occurred due to the combustion process.

3:30 - Playhouse Showdown Raffle

Join us as we announce the lucky winners of the 2014 Playhouse Showdown!

Each playhouse was planned, designed and created by five Buncombe County Schools under the mentorship of AHBA Builder Members. Playhouses are on display in the Garden Section and Raffle Tickets are on sale for $5 per ticket

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How to Choose a Home Builder If you’re in the market for a new home, you should shop for your builder as carefully as you shop for your home. Whether you are buying a condo, a townhouse, a house in a subdivision, or a custom built house, you want to know that you are buying a good quality home from a reputable builder. Here are a couple of tips to help you choose a builder.

Make A List of Possible Builders Once you have thought about the type of house you want, you will need to find a builder.

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Contact your local home builders’ association to obtain a list of builders who construct homes in your area. You can view a full Asheville Home Builders Member List at AshevilleHBA.com.

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Look in the real estate section of your local newspaper for builders and projects.

Looking through the ads and reading the articles can help you to learn which builders are active in your area, the types of homes they are building, and the prices you can expect to pay. Make a list of builders who build the type of home you’re looking for in your price range.

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The Asheville Home Builders Association produces a Self-guided Home Tour each year. Builders open their new construction projects to the Asheville community to tour and learn about ideas and the building aesthetic that each builder has. While this tour is open in October, visit ParadeofHomesAsheville. com to view the tour online as well as a list of participating builders.

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Local real estate agents may also be able to help you in your search. Ask friends and relatives for recommendations. Ask about builders they have dealt with directly, or ask them for names of acquaintances who have recently had a good experience with a builder.

Do Your Homework Once you have a list of builders, how can you find out about their reputations and the quality of their work? The best way to learn about builders is to visit homes they have built and talk with the owners.

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Ask builders on your list for the addresses of their recently built homes and subdivisions. Builders may even be able to provide names of some home owners who would be willing to talk with you.

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Drive by on a Saturday morning when home owners may be outside doing chores or errands. Introduce yourself and say you are considering buying a home from the builder who built their home. Talk to several owners, and try to get a random sample of opinions. The more people you talk with, the more accurate an impression of a builder you are likely to get. At the very least, drive by and see if the homes are visually appealing.

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When you talk to builders and home owners, take along a notebook to record the information you find and your personal impressions about specific builders and homes. Doing so will help you to make comparisons later. Some questions you can ask people include: Are you happy with your home? If you had any problems, were they fixed promptly and properly? Would you buy another home from this builder?

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Usually, people tell you if they are pleased with their homes. And if they are not, they’ll probably want to tell you why.

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How to Choose a Home Builder Continued from page 10

Shop For Quality and Value Look at new homes whenever you can.

Home shows and open houses sponsored by builders are good opportunities to look at homes. Model homes and houses displayed in home shows are often furnished to give you ideas for using the space. You may also ask a builder to see unfurnished homes.

When examining a home, look at the quality of the construction features.

Inspect the quality of the cabinetry, carpeting, trimwork, and paint. Ask the builder or the builder’s representative a lot of questions.

Get as many specifics as possible. If you receive the answers verbally rather than in writing, take notes. Never hesitate to ask a question. What seems like an insignificant question might yield an important answer.

For more information about connecting with a Builder in the Asheville area, visit AshevilleHBA.com or call 828-299-7001.

Article reprinted with permission from the National Association of Home Builders

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Tips for Summer Fire Safety During the summer months many Americans celebrate with barbecues, camping trips, family reunions, Fourth of July fireworks displays and other outdoor celebrations.

But many of these activities involve fire, and not taking the proper safety precautions can result in serious injuries or death.

These fire safety tips from the U.S. Fire Administration (usfa.fema.gov) and the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission (cpsc.gov) will help you recognize and avoid fire-related dangers and help you and your loved ones have a safe summer.

Barbeque Safety • Check the connection between the propane tank and the fuel line before using a grill. Make sure the tubes where the air and gas mix are not blocked.

• Do not overfill the propane tank.

• Do not wear loose clothing while cooking at a barbecue.

• Make sure everyone knows to Stop, Drop and Roll in case a piece of clothing does catch fire.

• Be careful when using lighter fluid. Do not add fluid to an already lit fire because the flames can flash back up into the container and explode.

• Supervise children closely around outdoor grills. Keep matches and lighters away from them, and teach them to immediately report loose matches or lighters to an adult.

• Never grill or barbecue in enclosed areas as carbon monoxide could be produced.

• Place your grill a safe distance away from any flammable surfaces such as wooden fences or decks or buildings with wood or vinyl siding or shingles.

• When you’re finished cooking, dispose of the hot coals properly by dousing them with plenty of water, and stirring them to ensure that the fire is out.

• Never place coals or ashes in plastic, paper or wooden containers.

Fireworks Safety According to the National Fire Protection Association (nfpa.org), 9,600 fireworksrelated injuries were treated in U.S. hospital emergency rooms in 2011, and an estimated 17,800 reported fires were started by fireworks.

The U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission recommends the following fireworks safety tips: • Never allow children to play with or ignite fireworks.

• Never try to re-light or pick up fireworks that have not ignited fully.

• Keep a bucket of water, garden hose or fire extinguisher handy in case of fire.

• Make sure fireworks are legal in your area before buying our using them.

• Light fireworks one at a time, then move back quickly.

Campfire Safety • Build campfires in an open area away from dry grass and leaves, so windborne embers can’t spread.

• Keep campfires small; don’t let them get out of hand.

• Keep plenty of water and a shovel around to douse the fire when you’re done.

Stir it and douse it again with water.

• Never leave campfires unattended.

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Improving Your Home’s Energy Efficiency Technology Choosingwith a Builder Continued from page x

More and more, home buyers are looking for ways to incorporate home technologies that increase long-term value of their house but also provide convenience, safety Do Yourthe Homework and comfort. Energy management tops the list of desired features in new homes, according to a survey National Association of out Home Builders (NAHB). and Once you have a listbyofthe builders, how can you find about their reputations the quality of their work?

The best way to learn about builders is to homes NAHB’s consumer preferences survey of more than 2,300 recent andvisit prospective they have built and talk with the owners. home buyers examined the features, products, amenities and layouts preferred in a new home.

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Article reprinted with permission from the National Association of Home Builders

Attend the 33rd Annual Parade of Homes brought to you by the Asheville Home Builders Association.

Plan to visit a variety of beautiful and inspiring homes through a free self guided tour over two dynamic weekends taking place October 11-12 and 18-19, 2014.

Homes will be open from 12 noon to 5pm. Come and browse the latest designs and trends, get ideas, visit with Builders, shop for your new home, locate your future Builder or simply take pleasure in the Parade!

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Floor Plan & Exhibitor Booths 101

Integrity Marble & Granite

Carpet One Floor & 102 Home 104 The Garage Authority

204 American Water Care 205

315 American HomePride

Taylor's Window & Screen, Inc.

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206 Fairview Door 207

LeafFilter North of North Carolina, Inc.

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Cellular Sales / Verizon Wireless

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Metropolitan Sewerage District

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Solid Surface Specialists, LLC

115 Build It Naturally, Inc.

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Home Source Design Center

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217 Duke Energy Progress

105 The Everything Man 108 Daylight Solutions, LLC 109 Mountain Air Mechanical 110

Jennings Builders Supply

112 Gutter Dome 114 Sears Home Services

119 Mountain Water Systems Retractable Screens of 120 WNC/Phantom Screens EnergySmith Home 121 Performance Asheville Custom 122 Cabinetry & Woodworking 123

ALLSouth Concrete Coatings, Inc.

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EcoView Windows/ Awnings

127 ROXUL, Inc. Environmental Chimney 128 Sweep 129 Sun Mountain Door 130 Two Men And A Truck 131 Asheville Fence 132 Delkote 134

Clear DIRECTion TV and Satellite

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K-Wall Poured Walls, LLC

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Stone Gallery Granite & Marble

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Hybrid Nation Sleep Science

335 Stuller Power Solutions 406

Waterworks Pool & Spa, LLC

407 Haywood Appliance

219 Gutter Helmet of WNC

411 Sealing Agents

220 Controlit, Inc.

412 Americas Satellites

221 Two Day Bath & Shower

413 Nhance Wood Renewal

222 GBS Building Supply

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Gutter Systems of Asheville

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Green Form Construction, Inc.

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WNC Green Building Council

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Lucent Green Technology

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MB HAYNES Corporation

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Asheville Window & Door, Inc.

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The Design Center by Haywood

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Stone Mountain 423 Cabinetry & Millwork, Inc.

Labor Finders of Asheville

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Construction Specialties & Design Builders, Inc.

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First Restoration Services

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American Craftsmen, Inc.

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Paradise Home Improvement

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Tower Garden / Juice Plus

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Buncombe County 608 Extenstion Master Gardeners Greater Scapes 608 Landscape & Lawncare, Inc.

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Higher Ground Rainwater

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Checklist for Keeping Your Home Healthy A home is often the biggest investment you will make in your lifetime. It is also the place where families will raise children and you will spend many hours making lifelong memories. So it’s important to maintain your home in good condition and make sure it offers a clean, comfortable and safe environment for many years to come.

This checklist contains tasks you should complete at least on an annual basis to keep your home operating efficiently and to protect your investment.

Anytime during the year: ❏ Check all connections to your electrical system for possible hazards. Check cords and plugs of all electrical appliances for fraying or signs of wear. Repair or replace as necessary. Do not overload extension cords. ❏ Test your smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detector and radon detector for proper operation. Clean the units with a vacuum or cotton swab and replace batteries and light bulbs if needed. ❏ Have your heating and air conditioning system(s) inspected and cleaned. If your system(s) has a filter, replace it every three months to keep your unit working efficiently. ❏ Inspect all doors and windows for proper operation and a tight fit. Clean the window tracks, clean and adjust the door thresholds and check that the weatherstripping hasn’t cracked or torn. Preventing unwanted outside air from leaking into your home will reduce your energy bills. ❏ Inspect the attic insulation. Make sure the entire ceiling area is covered. Check that the insulation has not blocked vents in the eaves to prevent buildup of condensation and to allow proper air circulation. Insulation should also not be touching the underside of the roof sheathing. ❏ Periodically check storage areas, closets, and the basement to make sure no oily rags, gas cans, painting supplies or flammable cleaning materials have been stored and forgotten. These items could be a fire hazard and should be discarded. ❏ Check that the alarm and circuits of your security system are in working order, inspect the sensors one by one, and check primary and backup batteries monthly. ❏ Inspect your stairs, steps and ladders for damage or broken pieces that could cause someone to fall. Make sure handrails and railings are sturdy and securely attached.

In the spring: ❏ Check the condition of glazing compound, caulking and exterior paint. ❏ Replace or paint as needed. ❏ Exchange glass and screens in storm doors and/or windows (also in autumn). ❏ Inspect the roof for snow damage. ❏ Check for evidence of termites such as sagging floors and ceilings or dry, brown tunnels in the ground near the home’s foundation. ❏ Seed and feed the lawn and plant annuals, cut back perennials that need pregrowth pruning.

In the autumn: ❏ Mulch perennials that need protection from winter weather and prune those that should be cut back in the fall. ❏ Rake and compost leaves. ❏ Remove hose connections and store hoses to avoid freezing. ❏ There are many more tasks that you can complete throughout the year to keep your home in good working order. For more home building and home care tips, go to nahb.org/forconsumers.

This checklist is adapted from information in the NAHB publication “Your New Home and How to Take Care of It,” available from NAHB members. To find a new home builder in the Asheville Area, visit AshevilleHBA.com.

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Beware of Being Your Own Home Builder Homeownership is the foundation of the American Dream, and in today’s do-it-yourself culture where how-to advice for just about anything can be found on the internet, many people think they could save a lot of money by building their own home. But your home is likely the single largest investment you will make in your lifetime, and not hiring a professional home builder could be a costly mistake for many reasons—financial, emotional, and physical.

Getting financing is an important consideration. As a self-contractor, lenders have strict guidelines and limits on how much money they will give you, and they will require that you provide house plans, specifications and an itemized list of documented costs and bids beforehand.

Even if you feel that you have enough cash to do the job, it is wise to get a loan to cover material or labor cost increases, upgrades or material overruns. Many mortgage companies will not lend money to cover unanticipated costs on a home when construction has already begun.

There is a huge amount of bookkeeping if you act as your own general contractor.

The IRS requires that you send anyone you hired to work on your home— subcontractors—who earned over a certain amount a 1099 form at the end of the year. You’ll have to be on site to document delivery slips, check for inaccurate billing and track material returns in order to stay on budget.

Professional home builders are experts at the logistics and timing of building a home. It is an exact science to make sure permits are applied for, materials are ordered and delivered, subcontractors are hired, utility deposits are paid, and inspections are scheduled at exactly the right time. Even if you’re very organized, it is a process where many things can go wrong and a delay could cost you thousands of dollars and a lot of stress.

Building your own home is a risky proposition from a legal standpoint, as well.

Home builders carry Builder’s Risk, General Liability and Workman’s Compensation insurance on their building projects. As a self-contractor, you will have to assume most, if not all, of the same liabilities. You may want to consult with an attorney regarding potential liability issues, and with an insurance agent concerning appropriate insurance coverage.

Home builders have staff to take care of all the details of building a home, and established relationships with other professionals to complete the job, which is why they can build a home in a relatively quick timeframe. To build an average 1,500 sq. ft. home, you need to be prepared to spend at least 35 hours per week for at least five or six months, and most people don’t have jobs with that kind of flexibility. You will also need the time to determine and order the materials, evaluate bids, and hire and schedule qualified, licensed, insured and/or certified subcontractors.

Finally, if you sell the home you’ve built, you may be responsible for any defects that are discovered afterwards. As the home’s builder, you or your estate will be responsible for claims brought by subsequent owners of the home.

These are just a few of the things you need to think about before building your own home. By hiring a professional home builder, you will get quality of workmanship, building code compliance and an outstanding level of knowledge. To find a home builder in the Asheville area, visit www.AshevilleHBA.com

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Exhibitor Directory Alarm & Security

Building Materials

Community Partner

Simply Wired, LLC ........... 124 John Fulwood 828-290-9473

Build It Naturally, Inc. ...... 115 Chase Thomas 828-254-2668

Buncombe County Extenstion Master Gardeners ............ 608 828-255-5522

Appliances

Cabinets

Haywood Appliance ........ 407 Keith Arnold 828-627-0001

Asheville Custom Cabinetry & Woodworking ............... 122 Maria Aponte 828-575-9449

North Buncombe FFA & Owen FFA .................................... 620 Shaun Burleson 828-777-5818

www.simplywired.tv

www.haywoodappliance.com

Auto & Truck Dealer Ken Wilson Ford .............. 630 Gary Cochran 828-648-2313 www.kwford.com

Auto & Truck Repair Ken Wilson Ford .............. 630 Gary Cochran 828-648-2313 www.kwford.com

Banking Asheville Savings Bank .. 313 Lynn Davis 828-250-8409 www.ashevillesavingsbank.com

Champion Credit Union .. 230 Noralynn Grindstaff 828-648-1515 www.championcu.com

Bedding Hybrid Nation Sleep Science .................. 333 Bogi Enkh 888-272-4131 www.hybridnationsleep.com

Brick, Stone, Sand Suppliers & Masonry Adams - Oldcastle ........... 617 Eric Gillam 828-253-9383 www.oldcastle.com

Builder Construction Specialties & Design Builders, Inc. ....... 501 Stephanie Baker Gash 828-890-3507 www.csdb83.com

www.builditnaturally.com

www.ashevillecustomcabinetry.com

GBS Building Supply ...... 222 James Whiteside 828-697-2471

www.buncombematergardener.org

WNC Green Building Council ............................. 228 Nina Zinn 828-254-1995 www.wncgbc.org

www.gbsbuilding.com

Concrete

Home Source Design Center ............................... 216 Lane Pressley 828-252-1022

ALLSouth Concrete Coatings, Inc. .................................... 123 Shayne Boatwright 828-507-0931

Nhance Wood Renewal ... 413 Tom Terrana 864-541-9030

K-Wall Poured Walls, LLC ........................ 316 Patty Kubica 828-628-9255

www.the-homesource.com

www.nhancingcabinets.com

Stone Mountain Cabinetry & Millwork, Inc. .................... 423 Robert Grieves 828-966-9000 www.stonemountaincabinetry.com

Custom Builder Abode Custom Builders, Inc ..................... 117 Curtis Ledford 828-258-1512 www.wncabode.com

Cellular Services Cellular Sales / Verizon Wireless ............................ 209 Aaron Clark 336-282-0902 www.cellularsales.com

Cleaning: Fire, Flood, Construction & Smoke Damage First Restoration Services ............................ 503 Cameron McGraw 800-531-6151

www.AllSouthConcreteCoatings.com

www.k-wall.com

Decorating & Interior Design Blinds and Designs ......... 314 Jamie Hartzog 828-687-7882 www.blindsandus-asheville.com

Carolina Blinds ................ 201 Wayne Patterson 828-697-8525 www.carolinablinds.com

Carpet One Floor & Home ................... 102 Hunter Ward 828-252-1594 www.carpetoneasheville.com

Certa Pro Painters ........... 320 Bryan Chambers 828-285-2959 www.certapro.com

Two Day Bath & Shower . 221 Sheryl Tellier 828-681-5590 www.twodaybothandshower.com

www.frs247.com

Closet Systems

Carolina Closets .............. 202 Sandra Danze 828-684-9282 www.carolinacloset.com

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Exhibitor Directory Doors

Environmental Products

All Window & Door .......... 321 Jeremy Steins 828-209-0380

American Craftsmen, Inc. 511 Jake Rubio 919-845-0870

www.allwd.net

Asheville Window & Door, Inc. .................................... 235 Marilyn Ramsey 828-687-7667 www.ashevillewindow.com

Fairview Door ................... 206 Robert McBrayer 828-628-2369 www.fairviewdoor.com

Pella Carolina ................... 301 Jorg Ronke 828-684-3389 Retractable Screens of WNC/ Phantom Screens ............ 120 Danny Siek 828-624-0595

www.americancraftsmeninc.com

EnergySmith Home Performance..................... 121 Mike Fowler 828-277-5668 www.energysmithus.com

WNC Green Building Council ............................. 228 Nina Zinn 828-254-1995 www.wncgbc.org

Fences Asheville Fence ............... 131 Jon McCoy 828-665-8900 www.ashevillefence.com

www.phantomscreens.com

Fireplace Equipment

Sun Mountain Door ......... 129 John Yetter 828-684-6820

Environmental Chimney Sweep ............................... 128 Richie Baxley 828-243-0098

www.sunmountaindoor.com

Electrical Services MB HAYNES Corporation 231 Pam Parris 828-254-6141 www.mbhaynes.com

Stuller Power Solutions .. 335 Brian Stuller 828-698-9589 www.stullerpowersolutions.com

Employment Labor Finders of Asheville .......................... .306 Hilary Paradise 828-253-0019 www.laborfindersnc.com

Energy & Gas Suppliers Duke Energy Progress .... 217 Renee Maxwell 828-450-3082 www.duke-energy.com

www.environmentalchimneyservice. com

Willow Creek Hearth & Leisure .............................. 628 Craig Cutshall 828-505-1535 www.willowcreekhearth.com

Wright’s Hearth, Heat & Home .................... 309 Tom & Karen Wright 828-684-1535 www.WrightsFireplaces.com

Flooring ALLSouth Concrete Coatings, Inc. .................................... 123 Shayne Boatwright 828-507-0931

www.AllSouthConcreteCoatings.com

Carpet One Floor & Home ................... 102 Hunter Ward 828-252-1594 www.carpetoneasheville.com

Home Source Design Center .............................. 216 Lane Pressley 828-252-1022 www.the-homesource.com

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Sun Mountain Door ......... 129 John Yetter 828-684-6820 www.sunmountaindoor.com

The Garage Authority ...... 104 Nancy Martin 828-202-5287 www.thegarageauthority.com

Foundations K-Wall Poured Walls, LLC ........................ 316 Patty Kubica 828-628-9255 www.k-wall.com

Furniture Hybrid Nation Sleep Science ............................. 333 Bogi Enkh 888-272-4131 www.hybridnationsleep.com

Garage Doors Fairview Door ................... 206 Robert McBrayer 828-628-2369 www.fairviewdoor.com

The Design Center by Haywood........................... 432 Danny Wingate 828-456-6051 www.haywoodbuilders.com

Garage Organization Systems The Garage Authority…104 Nancy Martin 828-202-5287 www.thegarageauthority.com

Gardening Asheville Mulch Yard....... 611 Daniel Pope 828-484-8131 www.ashevillemulchyard.com

Buncombe County Extension Master Gardeners ............ 608 828-255-5522 www.buncombematergardener.org

Liquid Landscapes .......... 609 Benjamin Timmermans 828-231-1050 www.liquidlandscapesinc.com

North Buncombe FFA & Owen FFA .................................... 620 Shaun Burleson 828-777-5818

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Exhibitor Directory Gardening Super Sod......................... 612 Dave Shaffer & Sis Moore 828-681-5000 www.supersod.com

Tower Garden / Juice Plus ................................... 602 Miller Shire 828-989-0404 www.smartsolution.towergarden. com

Gas Piping Mountain Air Mechanical ....................... 109 Danny Dill 828-654-0001

Integrity Marble & Granite .......................... 101 Dewitt Prince 828-247-8801

Greater Scapes Landscape & Lawncare, Inc. .................. 608 Ben Fotusky 828-713-0551

Green Builder

Mountain Landscapes ..... 600 Troy Draper 828-712-0298

www.integritymarblegranite.com

American Craftsmen, Inc. 511 Jake Rubio 919-845-0870

www.ashevillelandscaping.com

www.mountainlandscapes.biz

www.americancraftsmeninc.com

Home Automation

Green Products & Services

Controlit, Inc. ................... 220 Ed Craft 828-713-7011

Build It Naturally, Inc. ...... 115 Chase Thomas 828-254-2668 www.builditnaturally.com

www.controlitinc.com

Simply Wired, LLC ........... 124 John Fulwood 828-290-9473

General Contracting

Daylight Asheville ............ 305 Maria Horton 828-778-0279

Green Form Construction, Inc. .................................... 419 Fred Holder 423-531-0222

www.daylightasheville.com

Home Theater

Haywood Appliance ........ 407 Keith Arnold 828-627-0001

Americas Satellites.......... 412 Colleen Berrio 828-483-4443

Gutters

Clear DIRECTion TV and Satellite ............................. 134 Mark Alexander 828-384-8657

www.mountainairmechanical.com

www.mygreenform.com

Construction Specialties & Design Builders, Inc. ....... 501 Stephanie Baker Gash 828-890-3507 www.csdb83.com

Stuller Power Solutions .. 335 Brian Stuller 828-698-9589 www.stullerpowersolutions.com

Granite, Marble & Stone Mountain Marble & Granite, Inc. .................................... 218 Laura Ford 828-225-0001 www.mountainmarble.com

Solid Surface Specialists, LLC.................................... 215 Erin Gardner 828-452-4747 www.sss-tops.com

Stone Gallery Granite & Marble ............................... 325 Katherine Morris 828-891-4770

www.haywoodappliance.com

Gutter Dome ..................... 112 Tony Casper 855-557-7688 www.nohasslegutters.com

Gutter Helmet of WNC ..... 219 Sheryl Tellier 828-682-5555 www.nevercleanyourgutters.com

Higher Ground Rainwater ......................... 613 Anna Saylor 828-545-3220 www.hg-rainwater.com

LeafFilter North of North Carolina, NC ..................... 207 James Martinez 330-655-7950 www.LeafFilter.com

Paradise Home Improvement .................... 513 Lori Black 864-849-0167 www.paradisehomeimprove.com

www.stonegallerygranite.com

Hardscapes

Home Source Design Center ............................... 216 Lane Pressley 828-252-1022

Adams - Oldcastle ........... 617 Eric Gillam 828-253-9383

www.the-homesource.com

www.oldcastle.com

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www.simplywired.tv

www.americasgama.com

Controlit, Inc. ................... 220 Ed Craft 828-713-7011 www.controlitinc.com

Hot Tubs, Pools & Spas Waterworks Pool & Spas, LLC ..................... 406 Peter Phelps 828-277-8041 www.waterworkswnc.com

Willow Creek Hearth & Leisure .............................. 628 Craig Cutshall 828-505-1535 www.willowcreekhearth.com

HVAC MB HAYNES Corporation ...................... 231 Pam Parris 828-254-6141 www.mbhaynes.com

Mountain Air Mechanical ....................... 109 Danny Dill 828-654-0001 www.mountainairmechanical.com

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Exhibitor Directory HVAC Sears Home Services ...... 114 Sharon Grant-Robinson 888-830-3692 www.searshomepro.com

Hydronic Heating Sugar Hollow Solar, Inc... 308 Phelps Clarke 828-712-5325 www.sugarhollowsolar.com

Insulation Delkote.............................. 132 Larry Payne 828-253-1023 www.delkote.com

EnergySmith Home Performance..................... 121 Mike Fowler 828-277-5668 www.energysmithus.com

Sealing Agents ................. 411 Richard Messer 704-882-8443 www.sealingagents.com

Internet Services Americas Satellites.......... 412 Colleen Berrio 828-483-4443 www.americasgama.com

Clear DIRECTion TV and Satellite ............................. 134 Mark Alexander 828-384-8657 Kitchen & Bath Asheville Custom Cabinetry & Woodworking ............... 122 Maria Aponte 828-575-9449 www.ashevillecustomcabinetry.com

Bath Fitter......................... 505 Ryan Davis 864-433-8882 www.bathfitter.com

Bella Hardware & Bath .... 317 Jeff Goodridge 828-505-7950 www.bellahardwareandbath.com

Haywood Appliance ........ 407 Keith Arnold 828-627-0001 www.haywoodappliance.com

Home Source Design Center .............................. 216 Lane Pressley 828-252-1022 www.the-homesource.com

Integrity Marble & Granite .......................... 101 Dewitt Prince 828-247-8801 www.integritymarblegranite.com

Mountain Marble & Granite, Inc. .................................... 218 Laura Ford 828-225-0001 www.mountainmarble.com

Nhance Wood Renewal ... 413 Tom Terrana 864-541-9030 www.nhancingcabinets.com

Solid Surface Specialists, LLC.................................... 215 Erin Gardner 828-452-4747 www.sss-tops.com

Stone Mountain Cabinetry & Millwork, Inc. .................... 423 Robert Grieves 828-966-9000

Lumber Companies 84 Lumber ........................ 318 Judy Dinelle 828-665-3815 www.84lumber.com

Molding & Millwork Sun Mountain Door ......... 129 John Yetter 828-684-6820 www.sunmountaindoor.com

Mortgages Asheville Savings Bank .. 313 Lynn Davis 828-250-8409 www.ashevillesavingsbank.com

Champion Credit Union .. 230 Noralynn Grindstaff 828-648-1515 www.championcu.com

Moving Services Two Men And A Truck...... 130 Michelle Campbell 828-681-5252 www.twomenandatruckasheville.com

www.stonemountaincabinetry.com

Newspaper

Two Day Bath & Shower . 221 Sheryl Tellier 828-681-5590

Circulation Newsies, LLC ................... 307 Steve Smith 828-458-1288

Landscaping

Non-Combustible Mold-Free Homes

www.twodaybothandshower.com

Asheville Mulch Yard....... 611 Daniel Pope 828-484-8131 www.ashevillemulchyard.com

Greater Scapes Landscape & Lawncare, Inc. .................. 608 Ben Fotusky 828-713-0551 www.ashevillelandscaping.com

Liquid Landscapes .......... 609 Benjamin Timmermans 828-231-1050 www.liquidlandscapesinc.com

Mountain Landscapes ..... 600 Troy Draper 828-712-0298 www.mountainlandscapes.biz

Super Sod......................... 612 Dave Shaffer & Sis Moore 828-681-5000

American Craftsmen, Inc.................. 511 Jake Rubio 919-845-0870 www.americancraftsmeninc.com

Outdoor Living Bos Designs ..................... 603 James Bos 423-391-0971 www.bosdesigns.net

Wrightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hearth, Heat & Home .................... 309 Tom & Karen Wright 828-684-1535 www.WrightsFireplaces.com

Haywood Appliance ........ 407 Keith Arnold 828-627-0001 www.haywoodappliance.com

www.supersod.com

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Exhibitor Directory Packing Supplies Two Men And A Truckâ&#x20AC;Ś130 Michelle Campbell 828-681-5252 www.twomenandatruckasheville.com

Painting Carolina Coatings ............ 428 Jeff Tinker 828-651-9958 www.carolinacoastings.com

Certa Pro Painters ........... 320 Bryan Chambers 828-285-2959 www.certapro.com

Plants North Buncombe FFA & Owen FFA .................................... 620 Shaun Burleson 828-777-5818

Gutter Helmet of WNC ..... 219 Sheryl Tellier 828-682-5555

Roofing

Higher Ground Rainwater ......................... 613 Anna Saylor 828-545-3220

www.bestbuymetalroofing.com

www.nevercleanyourgutters.com

www.hg-rainwater.com

Mountain Landscapes ..... 600 Troy Draper 828-712-0298 www.mountainlandscapes.biz

Remodeling American HomePride ...... 315 Jordan Walter 864-288-1000 www.americanhomepride.com

Bath Fitter......................... 505 Ryan Davis 864-433-8882

Best Buy Metals ............... 135 Richard Gow 423-728-3336 Best Roofing Company ... 414 Shane Delahoz 828-424-1456 www.bestroofingwnc.com

Security Asheville Fence ............... 131 Jon McCoy 828-665-8900 www.ashevillefence.com

Service Haywood Appliance ........ 407 Keith Arnold 828-627-0001 www.haywoodappliance.com

www.bathfitter.com

Siding

Culligan of WNC .............. 303 Kala Ellis Wolfe 828-251-2420

Haywood Appliance ........ 407 Keith Arnold 828-627-0001

Carolina Coatings ............ 428 Jeff Tinker 828-651-9958

www.haywoodappliance.com

www.carolinacoastings.com

MB HAYNES Corporation ...................... 231 Pam Parris 828-254-6141

Home Source Design Center ............................... 216 Lane Pressley 828-252-1022

Delkote.............................. 132 Larry Payne 828-253-1023

Metropolitan Sewerage District .............................. 212 Lisa Tolley 828-254-9646

Sears Home Services ...... 114 Sharon Grant-Robinson 888-830-3692

Plumbing

www.culliganwaterpros.com

www.mbhaynes.com

www.msdbc.org

Plumbing Products & Services Bella Hardware & Bath .... 317 Jeff Goodridge 828-505-7950 www.bellahardwareandbath.com

Porch Enclosures American HomePride ...... 315 Jordan Walter 864-288-1000 www.americanhomepride.com

Rainwater Harvesting Gutter Dome ..................... 112 Tony Casper 855-557-7688 www.nohasslegutters.com

www.the-homesource.com

www.searshomepro.com

Stone Gallery Granite & Marble .............. 325 Katherine Morris 828-891-4770 www.stonegallerygranite.com

The Everything Man ........ 105 Travis Erickson 828-232-4044 www.weshowupcarolinas.com

Restoration Services First Restoration Services ............................ 503 Cameron McGraw 800-531-6151 www.frs247.com

The Everything Man ........ 105 Travis Erickson 828-232-4044 www.weshowupcarolinas.com

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www.delkote.com

Skylights Daylight Asheville ............ 305 Maria Horton 828-778-0279 www.daylightasheville.com

Daylight Solutions, LLC .. 108 Chris Manges 864-329-5444 www.daylightskylights.com

Solar Energy Daylight Solutions, LLC .. 108 Chris Manges 864-329-5444 www.daylightskylights.com

Green Form Construction, Inc. ............ 419 Fred Holder 423-531-0222 www.mygreenform.com

MB HAYNES Corporation ...................... 231 Pam Parris 828-254-6141 www.mbhaynes.com

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Exhibitor Directory Solar Energy Sugar Hollow Solar, Inc... 308 Phelps Clarke 828-712-5325 www.sugarhollowsolar.com

Staffing Labor Finders of Asheville ........................... 306 Hilary Paradise 828-253-0019 www.laborfindersnc.com

Storage Solutions

Mountain Water Systems 119 Jim Roberts 828-683-5400 www.mtnwatersystems.com

American Water Care ...... 204 Susan Morello 828-255-7773 www.americanwatercareinc.com

Water Treatment American Water Care ...... 204 Susan Morello 828-255-7773 www.americanwatercareinc.com

Carolina Closets .............. 202 Sandra Danze 828-684-9282

Waterproofing

The Garage Authority ...... 104 Nancy Martin 828-202-5287

www.sealingagents.com

www.carolinacloset.com

www.thegarageauthority.com

Utilities Duke Energy Progress .... 217 Renee Maxwell 828-450-3082 www.duke-energy.com

Metropolitan Sewerage District .............................. 212 Lisa Tolley 828-254-9646 www.msdbc.org

Water Purification & Filtration Equipment

Sealing Agents ................. 411 Richard Messer 704-882-8443 Window Coverings Blinds and Designs ......... 314 Jamie Hartzog 828-687-7882 www.blindsandus-asheville.com

Carolina Blinds ................ 201 Wayne Patterson 828-697-8525 www.carolinablinds.com

Windows

Culligan of WNC .............. 303 Kala Ellis Wolfe 828-251-2420

www.ashevillewindow.com

Blinds and Designs ......... 314 Jamie Hartzog 828-687-7882 www.blindsandus-asheville.com

GBS Building Supply ...... 222 James Whiteside 828-697-2471 www.gbsbuilding.com

Paradise Home Improvement .................... 513 Lori Black 864-849-0167 www.paradisehomeimprove.com

Pella Carolina ................... 301 Jorg Ronke 828-684-3389 Retractable Screens of WNC/ Phantom Screens ............ 120 Danny Siek 828-624-0595 www.phantomscreens.com

Taylor’s Window & Screen, Inc. .................................... 205 Emily Clark 864-271-9759 www.taylorswindows.com

All Window & Door .......... 321 Jeremy Steins 828-209-0380 www.allwd.net

Asheville Window & Door, Inc. .................................... 235 Marilyn Ramsey 828-687-7667

The Design Center by Haywood........................... 432 Danny Wingate 828-456-6051 www.haywoodbuilders.com

www.culliganwaterpros.com

WNC Building Green Building WNC Green Council Cou www.wncgbc.org

* Annual Green Building Directory * Free Hotline for Questions * LEED & Green Built Nc Certifications * Green Gauge Assessments * Monthly Tours, Classes & Networking * New Informational Website * Membership & Advertising Opportunities

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