September 2012 Northern Kentucky Builder

NORTHERN KENTUCKY

September 2012

The Official Publication of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky

Strike!

A beautiful night at the ol’ ballgame. Bill Butt throws the first pitch for a strike at the HBA/NKAR Florence Freedom Game on August 2nd.

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The mission of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky is to promote and enhance the integrity and visibility of the construction industry and the members of the organization through advocacy, communication, education and political action.

The Northern Kentucky Home Product and Service Buyers’ Guide is a special edition of the Northern KY Builder. Northern Kentucky Builder™ is an official publication of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky, 2751 Circleport Drive, Erlanger, Kentucky 41018. It is published in the interest of the Northern Kentucky building industry and read by home builders, remodelers, general contractors, developers, engineers, bankers, Realtors,® architects, material dealers, subcontractors and manufacturers. All rights reserved. Copying or reproduction without the expressed permission of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky is strictly prohibited. phone 859.331.9500 or fax 859.578.3393 email homebuilders@hbanky.com 2012 Board of Directors Bill Butt, President Adam Chaney, Vice President James Kegley, Treasurer Jason Yeager, Secretary Bob Schroder, Chairman Rob Adams RJ Brunner Diana DeVore Walt Dunlevy Marty Grosser Joseph Kramer Dan Martin Pat Parshall Tom Spille Roberta Tanno Desiree Webster Associate Council Representative Roberta Tanno Desiree Webster Walt Dunlevy Diana DeVore Mark Hubbard Land Development Council Representative Joseph Kramer

September 2012

Inside this Edition...

4 ..................................................................... Membership Update 7.............................................................................Millennium Club 8........................................................ 3rd Annual Dewey Newport

Assoociates Council Scholarship Fund Outing 10.......................... WCAC “The Girls for the Girls” Fundraiser 11 ................................................No-Compete Clause Explained 13 ........................................................... Florence Freedom Night 14....................................... 2012 Continuing Education Scedule 15................ Enzweiler Trade Program Welcome and Schedule 16................... News and Notes From Around The Association 18...........................................Helpful Hints for Fireplace Season 19................................ New Membership Recruitment Program 19.......................................................... Special Event at the HBA! 21........................................................................Outdoor Kitchens 22 ............................Tour of Remodeled Homes Next Month!

28 ..................................................................... HBA Marketplace 30 .................................................................. Remodeler’s Corner 30 ...................................Northern Kentucky Building Permits 31 ..................................................................... Calendar of Events

Sales & Marketing Council Representative Pat Parshall Women’s Community Action Council Representative Liz Sievers HBA Staff Brian A. Miller, Executive Vice President Janis Beard, Membership Director Karen Lefebvre, Administrative Coordinator Melanie Meyer, Director of Shows & Events Kirk Pies, Sales & Marketing Director Thomas Napier, Director of Professional Development Marsha Roudabush, Director of Finance Holly Woodring, Administrative Coordinator The Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky is open to the world, visit our web site for up-to-date information on HBA services and programs, including extensive public referral directory to Registered Builders, Registered Remodelers and Associate Members.

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REMINDER! Annual Elk Creek Sporting Clay

Shoot & BBQ Fr i d a y, S e p t e m b e r 1 4

Come join in on all the fun to raise money for the Dewey Newport Scholarship Fund! This provides scholarships to the Enzweiler Apprenticeship Training Program.

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NEW MEMBER PROFILES Dan Kennedy Company: Civil Solutions Associates Position: Field Services Manager Community I live in: Westwood, Ohio My favorite thing to do when I’m not working is: Playing with my kids and fitness My reason for belonging to the HBA of Northern Kentucky: To network with builders and developers Something unique about my company is: Provide geotechnical engineering and testing to the residential community

Welcome Back Stephen Herdina Company: Campeon Roofing Position: Vice President Community I live in: Fort Thomas, Kentucky My favorite thing to do when I’m not working: Play music, read books and play golf My reason for belonging to the HBA of Northern Kentucky: HBA’s many fine services Something unique about my company is: Roofers that can pass drug tests

We are truly happy to have your support and membership. The following companies are once again members of HBANKY. R.E.B.T. Construction Schreiber Decorating B.L. Spille Construction Wissman Brothers Wethington Insurance

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Welcome! We are truly happy to have your support and membership!

These companies are missing the action at the Home Builders Association. All current HBA members are posted on the www.homebuildersnky.com website and are eligible to advertise in BUILDER magazine, Who’s Who Membership Directory as well as discounts on worker’s compensation, health insurance and disability insurance.. If you do business with any of the missing members, please encourage them to get back in the action at the HBA! Abrevaya Construction Advance Turf Solutions Anneken, Huey & Moser Cambria Certified Construction Services Custom Building Products FB Painting Fornash Backhoe Service Fresh Coast Fry Fastening Systems GAC Concrete Construction Imperial Fence Moldovan Roofing & Construction Natures Touch Ossege Constrution Porter Paints Precision Group Premiere Electric Progress Lighting Seco Electric Company Tate Builders Supply

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M & W Excavation Co., Inc. Moellering Industries Morris Heating & Cooling, LLC Patrick’s Custom Hardwood Flooring, Inc. Rechtin Heating & Air Cond. Co., Tom Thelen Associates, Inc. Tri-City Insurance Service, Inc. VonLehman & Company, Inc. Wiseway Supply The Millennium Club is an elite group of companies whose contribution pays for the refreshments and entertainment at membership meetings and events like the Annual Golf Outing, Tabletop Night, and the Inaugural Luncheon.

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March 2012

NORTHERN KENTUCKY

The Official Publication of the Home Builders Association of Northern Kentucky

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Great incentives going now for 2012/2013 and it’s a great time to start taking a look at inclusion into the Home and Remodeling Showcase.

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l 3rd Annual Dewey Newport Associates Counci

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Morning Shoot - $75 per person or $300 per Foursome Breakfast & Registration - 9:00 am Includes 50 clays, cart, ammunition, safety instruction, continental breakfast and lunch Afternoon Shoot - $95 per person or $380 per Foursome Lunch & Registration - 11:30 am Includes 50 clays, cart, ammunition, safety instruction, lunch, dinner and wine tasting

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This Year Dewey Newport Associates Council Apprenticeship Scholarship Raffle - includes a $250 Elk Creek Winery Gift Certificate and other goodies from the Elk Creek Hunt Club and Winery. Raffle tickets are $5.00 – Purchase tickets from any Associates Council Board of Governors member or at the HBA Office, or at the Elk Creek Outing. Let’s Go Shoot Some Guns and Drink Some Wine!!

All Day Shoot - $150 per person or $600 per Foursome Registration – 9:00 am Includes 100 clays, cart, ammunition, safety instruction, breakfast, lunch, dinner and wine tasting Individual Non-Shooter - $40 Join us for a lovely lunch, dinner and wine tasting/tour in the beautiful rolling hills for Owen County.

Station Sponsorships Available - $80 All proceeds benefit the Dewey Newport Associates Council Scholarship Fund for the Enzweiler Apprentice Training Program.

• Prominent Signage at station and recognition in BUILDER Magazine • Exposure to shooters and members attending the event • Chance to hand out goodies, trinkets with your company logo to all shooters and members.

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company’s most valuable asset is its customers. Businesses expend a great deal of energy to develop and maintain client relationships. What happens, though, when an employee exits the company to start a competing business and takes valuable clients with him? Without adequate safeguards, the results can be devastating.

The best way a business can protect itself from this scenario is through the use of employee non-competition, non-solicitation and non-disclosure agreements (often referred to collectively as “restrictive covenants”).

Broadly speaking, a non-competition agreement is a contract which prohibits an exemployee from competing against his former employer for a specific period of time and within a specific geographic territory. A non-solicitation agreement prohibits an exemployee from soliciting business from, or doing business with, his former employer’s customers and vendors. A non-disclosure agreement prohibits an ex-employee from disclosing any of his former employer’s intellectual property or other confidential information – such as customer lists and pricing information – to any third party.

When used together, restrictive covenants can effectively prevent a doomsdaytype scenario where a key employee abruptly leaves a company, sets up shop down the road, and begins doing business with his former company’s clients. Sales is a field that is particularly vulnerable to such a scenario. A salesperson who knows his former company’s pricing information and who has established relationships with the company’s best customers, for example, could lure away those customers with promises of lower prices. Restrictive covenants can help prevent this scenario.

Purchasing a business is another situation in which restrictive covenants are worth their weight in gold. The purchaser of a business certainly does not expect to compete with the seller of the business once the sale is finalized, but without the inclusion of restrictive covenants in the purchase agreement, that is exactly what may happen. In this context, restrictive covenants operate to prevent the seller from remaining in the same business or doing business with its old customers once the sale is final.

To be enforceable, restrictive covenants must comply with very specific legal requirements. Courts carefully scrutinize the contents of the written contract to ensure that the terms of the restrictive covenants are reasonable and that all requirements for a valid contract have been met. Proper drafting, therefore, is critical.

In virtually every state, including Kentucky and Ohio, courts require restrictive covenants to be reasonable in both temporal (time) and geographic scope. What is “reasonable” varies greatly from case to case and is an extremely fact-sensitive question.

Generally speaking, restrictive covenants are reasonable only to the extent that they are necessary to protect the employer’s legitimate business interests.

Using the sales example from above, if a company sells products throughout the entire states of Kentucky and Ohio, then a court would likely hold that it is reasonable to restrict an employee from competing within either of those states. By contrast, if the company’s sales area included only the Greater Cincinnati region, then that would be the maximum permissible geographic scope of the restrictive covenants.

Restrictive covenants generally apply for the duration of employment and then for a specific number of years following separation of employment. The temporal scope of the restrictive covenants must be reasonable. An employer cannot, for instance, prohibit an employee from competing for all of eternity. Depending on the circumstances, a period of one, three or five years following separation of employment may be appropriate.

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Beautiful Night at the Ole’ Ball Game!

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hat a beautiful night for the HBA/NKAR Florence Freedom Game on August 2nd. What a fun, relaxing and inexpensive night for HBA and NKAR members to connect with one another. There is nothing like a delicious hotdog or pretzel at the ball park.

First pitch was thrown out by our HBA President, Bill Butt, Bill’s Remodeling & Electric! Strike one!

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Autumn 2012 Continuing Education Schedule your Professional Development Today! Space is limited!

September September 18th: AGC Compliant Workplace Safety, 10am – 12pm, $45 September 25th: Sales and Marketing, 3pm5pm, $25 September 27th: AGC Compliant Workplace Safety, 3pm – 5pm, $45

October October 9th: AGC Compliant Workplace Safety, 10 am – 12pm, $55 October 10th: Estimation 1; Plans, Specifics and Scope, 4pm6pm, $25 October 11th: Historical Districts; Codes, Materials & Resources, 1pm 3pm, $25 October 16th: Practical Accounting for the Small Business, 12pm 2pm, $25 October 17th: AGC Compliant Workplace Safety, 3pm – 5pm, $55 October 18th: Sales and Marketing, 3pm – 5pm, $25 October 23rd: AGC Compliant CPR, 10 am – 12pm, $55 October 25th: AGC Compliant Workplace Safety, 10 am – 12pm, $55 October 31st: AGC Compliant Workplace Safety, 10 am – 12pm, $55

November November 1st: Estimation 1; Plans, Specifics, Scope, 10 am 12 pm, $25 November 6th: AGC Compliant Workplace Safety, 10 am 12 pm, $75 November 7th: BPI CEU Class; Moisture Control, 12 pm – 2pm, $50 November 8th: Historical Districts; Codes, Maintenance & Resources, 10 am – 12 pm, $25 November 13th: Estimation 2; Blueprints and Quality Survey, 4pm – 6pm, $25 November 14th: A Practical Review of NEC Updates, 3pm – 5pm, $25 November 15th: How to Market Energy Efficiency, 12 pm – 2pm, $25 November 20th: AGC Compliant Workplace Safety, 3pm – 5pm, $75 November 28th: Practical Accounting for the Small Business, n3pm 5pm, $25

December December 3rd: Historical Districts; Codes, Maintenance & Resources, 10 am – 12 pm, $25 December 4th: AGC Compliant Workplace Safety, 10 am 12pm, $100 December 5th: Energy Efficient Retrofits, 12 pm – 2pm, $25 December 6th : Estimation 3; Pricing a Job, 3pm – 5pm, $25 December 10th: BPI CEU Class; Moisture Control, 2pm 4pm, $25 December 11th: AGC Compliant CPR, 10 am – 12 pm, $75 December 12th: Sales and Marketing, 10 am – 12 pm, $25 December 13th: AGC Compliant Workplace Safety, 3pm – 5pm, $100

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he Enzweiler Apprentice Training Program celebrates several milestones this year that speak to the support of the HBA Membership and the quality of the Staff and Students! To begin with, the Enzweiler Apprentice Training Program was honored by the NAHB with an Assoication Excellance Award for Workforce Development for the Curriculum and Practical aspects of the school.

Everyone is very excited to receive such a high honor, especially considering that there are more than 800 HBA’s competing for awards nationwide. It is a testament to the input of our members and the high quality of instruction that such an award was bestowed upon us.

Another remarkable feat this year has been the commitment of our HBA members to draw from the school to fill their employment needs. The Enzweiler Program can now boast that almost 95% of our students are gainfully employed in their trade and are earning credits towards their Journeyman Status! This is up almost 35% from last year! The support of our members makes this school what it September is and only serves to provide Northern Kentucky with a well trained workforce capable of meeting the needs of our growing community.

Sept 23rd Work Zone Safety 11 am 1 pm If allTraining those great*things were- not enough reason to be excited, the Enzweiler Apprentice Training Program has enrolled a record number of students for the 2012-2013 Academic year!

Sept 27th A Discussion of Legal Issues for Builders and Remodelers 10 am - 12 pm Many of our classes are sold out to maximum numbers and a great majority of those students are already in their upcoming trades! It has exciting Sept 29th “Moisture and Air employed Barrier Solutions”

by Enviro Dribeen 12anpm - 2 year! pm For those unaware, the Enzweiler Apprentice Training Program has added two new trades, Plumbing and Welding to begin in the fall term. Corken Steel Products will be hosting the Welding Program and Plumbing will take its place here at HBA with the other trades. All courses are now being taught by Graduates of the Enzweiler Trade School or Members of HBA. October As the director, I would personally like to thank all of our members for their support, our teaching staff for their tireless work to make this program what it is, and our students who come ready to learn and better their lives!

Continuing Education Schedule HBA Northern Kentucky

October 5th

Tim Shepelak Presents “Improving your Business and Life” 11 am - 1 pm

2012 holds great things for our program“Selling and we look forwardin tothe seeing everyone in the fall!

October 12th Art Reed presents Homes Latino Community” 9 am - 11 am

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October 13th Insulated Concrete Forms for Green Builders and Remodelers 10 am - 12 pm October 14th Concrete and Masonry Construction Safety* 3 pm - 5 pm

Thomas Napier, Ph.D.

October 18thof Electrical Safety* 9 am - 11 am Director Professional Development Home Builder’s Association of Northern Kentucky October 20th Effective Business Writing 1 pm - 3 pm

October 25th “Closing the Deal”, Selling Yourself and your Business 10 am - 12 pm October 26-27 OSHA Workplace Safety 12 pm - 5 pm on both days October 31st Work Zone Safety Training* 11 am - 1 pm Enzweiler Trade Program 2012-2013 Calendar Term 1

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Classes Begin: September 4th for all year 1, September 5th for all year 2-4 Classes Begin: January 7th for all year 2-4, January 8th for all year 1 * Indicates Safety Classes that fulfill AGC requirements for 2011 and 2 hours of Safety C.E. required Classes End: October 16th for all year 1, October 17th for all year 2-4 Classes End: February 20th for all year 2-4, February 19th for all year 1 and Registered Remodelers. No classes February 18 in observance of Presidents Day NoRegistered classes OctoberBuilders 18th No classes on February 21st

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Classes Begin: October 22nd for all year 2-4, October 23rd for all year 1 Classes End: December 10th for all year 1, December 11th for all year 2-4 No classes November 12th for Veterans Day No classes November 20th, 21st, 22nd for Thanksgiving HolidayWinter Recess from December 12th – January 6th

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Classes Begin: February 25th for all year 2-4, February 26th for all year 1 Classes End: April 10th for all year 2-4, April 11th for all year 1 April 15th – 18th are potential make – up days for snow emergencies Graduation will be held on Thursday, April 18th, 2013

A reminder… Enzweiler Trade School begins on Thursday, August 30th at 6 pm for all first year students. Returning Students, years 2 -4, return to School on Wednesday September 5th.

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NEWS AND NOTES FROM A Enviro-Dri® Weather-Resistant Barrier System from Tremco Barrier Solutions Helps Builders Reach Energy Efficiency Goals and Lower Construction Costs remco Barrier Solutions, Inc., North America’s leading provider of belowgrade moisture management systems for residential new construction, is offering the Enviro-Dri® Weather-Resistant Barrier System (“WRB”) to builders in the Northern Kentucky area. Enviro-Dri WRB is a fully- and permanently-adhered membrane applied directly to the sheathing system on new homes designed to block the passage of liquid moisture through the home’s sheathing system, while providing breathability to allow moisture trapped within the walls to escape. In addition, Enviro-Dri WRB is code-tested and approved air barrier, outperforming housewraps in preventing both uncontrolled moisture entry into, and air leakage through, the sheathing system and wall cavities. “As experts in the development, manufacture and marketing of barrier systems for new home construction, we recognized an opportunity to provide the market with a better alternative to currentlyavailable housewraps. The Enviro-Dri WRB System is a much more effective alternative to housewraps, both for builders and for homeowners,” reports General Manager Mark Patterson. “For example, housewraps are fastened to the sheathing with staples or nails.

With each staple or nail, the installer is creating a hole through which air and moisture can reach the unprotected sheathing. Once air or moisture penetrate the housewrap’s surface, it can travel anywhere along the face of the sheathing, allowing moisture or air to compromise the integrity of the house envelope. Enviro-Dri WRB, on the other hand, is applied directly to the sheathing. No staples or nails are needed to attach it to the sheathing. By that single design standard, the Enviro-Dri Weather-Resistant Barrier System provides an uninterrupted, seamless protective barrier for the home, and a much more effective solution to moisture and air infiltration, during and after construction.”

As for system benefits, Patterson continues, “For builders, that means a more reliable system, reducing air and moisture leaks through the sheathing system, and eliminating the callbacks to repair damaged housewrap before the exterior cladding system is installed. For homeowners,

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ensure an uninterrupted downward flow of the system creates a drier, more comfortable and moisture from the exterior sheathing system. energy-efficient interior environment.”

The Enviro-Dri WRB System is installed in Adam Miller Homes, one of the presenting sponsors of the Manor Hill 2012 Homefest, used the Tri-State area by Tremco Barrier Solutions the Enviro-Dri Weather-Resistant Barrier System Contracting Services, who are skilled at managing moisture through the home envelope. on two of the homes they featured at this event.

“Our personnel are the most vital element in The Enviro-Dri WRB aligned perfectly with the successful installation of this system,” states their philosophy that offering energy-effective Patterson. “They have first-hand experience and homes should be a standard, not an option. understanding of the importance of installing Tremco Barrier Solutions leveraged over barrier systems correctly. Just like builders and 25 years of leadership in asphalt-emulsion homeowners, they don’t like leaks.” technology in the development of this To learn more about this system, as well as paradigm-breaking system. “We understand the builders who are actively using it, contact how to employ the bestcharacteristics of asphalt Todd Rieger at Tremco Barrier Solutions at emulsions to design systems that really work well in managing moisture,” says Jim Wells, PhD, 1.859.640.7964 or 513.825.8700 or on the web Technical Director for Tremco Barrier Solutions. at www.tremcobarriersolutions.com.

Industry leader Tremco Barrier Solutions, “That’s been proven in our success with the Inc. has been providing Guaranteed Dry TUFF-N-DRI® Basement Waterproofing Basements for more than 25 years with the System, the top brand of waterproofing for proven TUFF-N-DRI® Basement Waterproofing new construction for more than a decade. Our System. With WATCHDOG company’s vision was to deliver to the residential WATERPROOFING®, the HorizonTM new construction market a system, like TUFFFoundation Finishing System, DrainStar® N-DRI, that provided exceptional performance Stripdrain and DrainStar® Z-Drain also included in helping to keep the interior of the home dry in our growing family of products, Tremco and comfortable.”

Barrier Solutions protects the comfort, health The Enviro-Dri Weather-Resistant and financial investment of today’s homeowners.

Barrier System is comprised of two integrated All products are installed by a national network components that work as a unit to seal the face of local Barrier Solutions Contractors. For of the exterior sheathing (Enviro-Dri Field more information on Tremco Barrier Solutions Membrane) and the joints between sheathing products, call 800-DRY-BSMT or visit panels (Enviro-Dri Joint Fabric). Additionally, GuaranteedDryBasements.com.

Enviro-Dri Counterflashing fabric is used as a watershed at the junction of the bottom of the wall and the top of the foundation, as well as above window and door rough openings, and at roof-wall junctures, to

AROUND THE ASSOCIATION Forge Lumber Adds Truss Plant to Repertoire orge Lumber has acquired the assets of the former Piercefield Corporation.

This entry into the components side of the business will further expand Forge’s offerings of building products for professional homebuilders, remodelers and commercial contractors. In addition to roof and floor trusses, Forge has a full complement of lumber, stairs, exterior trim, windows, exterior doors, interior trim and doors, hardware, decking and custom millwork. Further, Forge offers turnkey construction services for framing, exterior trim and interior trim, with large projects being the forte of Forge’s Construction Services Division.

With key facilities in Erlanger, Queensgate and with the addition of the truss facility in Erlanger, Forge is strategically positioned to serve its diverse base of professional customers. Locally owned and operated, Forge has an experienced management and sales team focused on providing value for its customers through innovative use of technology. Forge’s two rail sidings enable the company to purchase efficiently and effectively. The company’s fleet of delivery vehicles is designed to maximize efficiency in providing on time deliveries; with delivery notification by text or email when load is on site, all backed by photo documentation.

Come and see first-hand what Forge has to offer. Join the fun at the next Homebuilder’s Mix and Mingle to be held at Forge’s headquarters at 39 Montgomery Drive in Erlanger, Kentucky. This event will be from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, September 20th.

Come enjoy this “Oktoberfest” themed event.

Savor some German food and sample the latest Oktoberfest beverage offerings.

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the broadest coverage available for new construction green building practices, filling a critical gap for builders looking for leading protection within this niche.

The 2-10 HBW Going Green Warranty is offered to certified green builders only, meaning that they must build their homes to comply with either Energy Star, National Green Building Standard (NGBS), or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) standards. Enrolling a home with the Going Green Warranty rewards builders who have gone the extra mile to satisfy home buyers’ desire for efficient ecofriendly homes and to meet the high standards required to achieve certification. The Going Green Warranty offers builders another opportunity to differentiate their homes from the competition and existing housing stock.

Included with the Going Green Warranty are repairs and replacements with approved contractors and like-kind Energy Star-certified products and appliances. In addition, coverage includes like-kind replacement of green-labeled carpets and pads, engineered wood products, sustainably harvested lumber, low/no emission finishes, and recycled products, and repairs are always in accordance with the applicable national certification standard. 2-10 HBW’s Going Green Warranty is an added product to the company’s existing leading home warranty packages, including the 1-2-10 and 10-year only offerings for new construction home builders. 2-10 HBW’s 10-year only structural warranty offers the most comprehensive, insurance-backed structural warranty defect coverage on the market. Under the 1-2-10 warranty, one-year surety coverage of workmanship and materials and two-year surety coverage on systems are added, increasing home buyers’ peace of mind. Builders and buyers can buy confidently, knowing the industry’s leading home warranty company has them covered.

“With one in four homes now certified by green building standards, it is clear that home buyers want a more eco-friendly home, and that offering warranty protection that targets these values offers builders a clear competitive edge,” said Scott Cromie, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer for 2-10 Home Buyers

Warranty. “Our new Going Green Warranty represents 2-10 HBW’s commitment to greener business practices, and celebrates the home builders and home buyers who want a greener home and lifestyle. We’re proud to offer a product that meets these standards, while continuing to provide the same leading, trusted protection our company stands behind.”

Builders interested in enrolling are encouraged to call 877.777.1344 for more information.

Bluegrass Commercial Group ongratulations are in order for the recent successes of one of the newest Commercial members of our HBA. Just this month Bluegrass Commercial Group L.L.C of Wilder Kentucky completed the 10,000 sq .ft. facility on Spiral Drive for the relocation of King Lighting as they moved from Covington to Florence, a 10,000 sq .ft. facility on Dixie Highway in Florence for the newest medical office for HealthPoint Family Care, a 1,580 sq. ft. “SWEET FROG” yogurt store behind 5/3 Bank in Crescent Springs, a 10,000 Sq. ft. dispatch center in Ft. Thomas for RWI Trucking and a 3,500 sq. ft. expansion for Omega Processing in Ft. Thomas. Currently they are working on the newest location for KIDZ Club, a high end Special Needs Daycare center on Dixie Highway in Florence, an Eye Care Center in Walton and the cosmetic enhancements for an OB/GYN office near St. Elizabeth Hospital.“ Except for my administrative assistant losing her home in the march tornado our team has been blessed since opening January 1, 2009. We are working hard to deliver our projects on time and within the budget established by the client. At age 60 I am still having fun and working the best I can to make the project fun for each client. “

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Helpful Tips for the Fireplace Burn Season

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ith the Fall season quickly approaching, now is the time to think about servicing your indoor and outdoor fireplaces.

Typically, homeowners do not consider servicing their fireplace until issues arise. Taking the time to check your fireplace and schedule a service call with Reading Rocks’ experienced technicians can help you to avoid frustration during the burn season.

Cleaning and Maintenance If your fireplace has louvers or grills on the front, it is a “circulating” fireplace, which means it is designed to circulate room air around the combustion area. This is true of both gas and wood fireplaces. Any home, but particularly a home with pets, will gather dust in areas that are not vacuumed regularly. Circulating fireplaces, especially those with fans or blower kits, will attract whatever is in the air – including dust - into that area. Using a shop vacuum or the hose extension on your vacuum to clean the area in front and behind the louvers or grills will help prevent dust from accumulating and keep the fan working properly.

Masonry fireplace chimneys, as well as manufactured fireplace chimneys must be swept regularly. If you use your fireplace frequently, your chimney should be swept once a year, perhaps more if you use unseasoned, “soft” wood, like pine, in your fireplace instead of seasoned hardwoods like oak or hickory.

If your fireplace has a remote control, remember to change the batteries in the transmitter (handheld) and the receiver, which is probably hidden in your fireplace somewhere (some receivers are 110v, without batteries, but they are not as common). If the batteries in your remote control are unusual, try your local drug store for a replacement they tend to keep a variety of unusual small batteries for hearing aids and other medical devices.

Electric fireplaces do not require heavy maintenance, but Fall is a good time to replace all of the light bulbs to avoid a burnout in the middle of fireplace season.

Crack Repair Most manufactured wood burning fireplaces have refractory firebrick panels in the sides and bottom to simulate the appearance of brick.

These panels are generally ¾” thick or thicker and protect the sheet metal behind from the high heat of a roaring fire. Small cracks are possible, even in brand new firebrick panels, and these cracks are normal and safe, but large cracks – larger than ¼” wide – must be repaired or the panel should be replaced. Many manufacturers have replacement panels available to match your existing panels.

Pilot Light Maintenance There are different types of gas fireplaces, and the guidelines for servicing are somewhat different for each type. If your model has a standing pilot that is, a pilot light that stays on all of the time - then it is very important to regularly service the pilot assembly. Some units have pilots that are on only when the unit is burning, others use electronic ignition to light the 18

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burner directly without a pilot system; these will not need to be serviced as often.

For the last two decades, all unvented gas fireplaces and gas logs have required an Oxygen Depletion Sensor Pilot assembly which monitors safe operation of the appliance. This assembly should be cleaned every year to prevent the system from becoming over-sensitive and causing nuisance shutdowns. It is important to clear the accumulation of sediment in the tiny pilot orifice (where the gas originates). A can of compressed air – like those used for keyboard cleaning – may be used with the included straw to direct air toward the orifice and clear it (this must be done while the pilot is OFF). If the pilot assembly is at least five years old or if you live close to salt water, this may not be effective you should consult a professional.

Unvented and Vented Fireplaces Unvented logs are designed to burn cleanly, so if you find soot (black) deposits on your logs, stop using them immediately and make sure your logs and/or burner are set up correctly. If you are not absolutely certain that everything is correct, please stop using your fireplace until a professional technician can fix the situation.

Vented gas logs should be cleaned regularly if there is any accumulation of soot; there are commercially available spray log cleaners for homeowners to use. Other fireplaces and gas logs need cleaning, too, but perhaps not as often, depending on how much they are used.

Direct vent gas fireplaces have a fixed glass panels that require annual cleaning to stay clear. If the glass collects a black residue (soot), the fireplace should be adjusted to burn more cleanly. If the glass has a gray or white film, this is completely normal as there are chemicals in the gas which produce the residue. Do not use glass cleaners containing ammonia to clean your glass. Water and a soft cloth will usually suffice, and adding a little vinegar to the water should help. Tough deposits may require special fireplace glass cleaner. Be sure to dry your glass completely and check for streaks and fingerprints before re-installing the glass.

With a little attention to your fireplace now, you’ll be able to enjoy a trouble free burn season and get the most from your investment.

Whether you have a wood, gas or electric fireplace, Reading Rock’s trained professionals can provide exceptional in-home service, as well as answer all of your fireplace questions. Reading Rock’s Fireside Hearth & Home selection center is the area’s leading supplier, installer and service provider of fireplaces.

Contact Reading Rock Fireside Hearth & Home at 859.594.4770 or visit our selection centers at 7025 Burlington Pike, Florence, KY 41042 or 10025 Princeton-Glendale Road, Cincinnati, OH 45246.

Payout Big for New Member Sponsors The Membership Committee will roll out a New Member Recruitment Program in September.

Sponsors 3 new members in a one month period and you will be eligible to win an electronic product such as an Apple iPod or Apple TV box valued at $150.

If more than one person recruits 3 new members in a month, their names will be placed in a drawing for an entry level Apple iPad valued at $400. All winners will be presented their prize at a Board of Directors meeting and will have their picture in BUILDER magazine.

What are you waiting for? Sign up 3 new members now, receive an exciting electronic prize and receive recognition too!

Call Janis Beard, 859-331-9500, if you have any questions about this program or need assistance in getting a new member signed up!

special Event AT The HBA 2012 Year-End Tax Planning for Self-Employed and Small Business Owners Topics covered: a. Business Entity - Sole Proprietors, Partnerships, Corporations, S- Corporations, Limited Liability Company (LLC) Why one over the other b. Business Start-up, Costs, and checklists for changing structures and ownership c. Small Business Health Care Incentives and Responsibility for 2013.

Don’t be caught unaware!

Wednesday the 6th of December from 4 – 6pm Tuesday the 4th of December from 1– 3pm Register online or call 859-331-9500 to register today!

Space is limited and classes will be closed once the maximum is reached.

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Member Mix AND Mingle!

It’s Oktoberfest time at Forge.

Join us for the Fall Member Mix & Mingle! Experience a behind-the scenes tour of Forge Lumber’s large mill in full operation. Visit display rooms of windows, doors, decking, and other products. Plus, see our sister company Sims-Lohmans’ display of granite tops and cabinetry.

Come and enjoy: Oktoberfest bier, sauerkraut, bretzeln (German food and beverages)

Mark it down: Thursday, September 20 5:30 – 8:00 p.m. @ Forge Lumber 39 Montgomery Road, Erlanger, KY IT’S FREE TO ATTEND, SO BRING A FRIEND… OR A PROSPECTIVE NEW MEMBER!

Reservations Required by Tuesday, Sep. 18, 2012 Call (859) 331-9500 or e-mail janisbeard@hbanky.com

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elp take your clients’ backyard cookouts to the next level with outdoor kitchens well equipped and stocked with provisions to whip up meals for their family and friends. Sims-Lohman has teamed up with Atlantis Cabinetry to create outdoor kitchens that are durable, organized and sophisticated.

Atlantis Outdoor Cabinetry is constructed of Perma Panel— a solid polymer material designed specifically for outdoor applications, and is FDA approved for food contact. It includes UV inhibitors to minimize fading from the sun and the colors are solid throughout, not just on the surface. Perma-Panel is designed to withstand sun, rain, snow, saltwater, and extreme temperatures up to 200 degrees Fahrenheit and below -100 degrees Fahrenheit. It is used in the marine and boating industry for hatch and live well covers, rod and reel holders, swim platforms, boat doors and cabinets, trim and hand rails and wood replacement parts. It will not absorb moisture, split, crack, rot, or swell. Atlantis Outdoor Cabinetry cleans up easily with the use of a garden hose, soap and scrub brush.

As the region’s largest granite fabricator, Sims-Lohman’s talented team of designers takes outdoor kitchens to the next level with beautiful granite tops that are as durable and weather-proof as the cabinetry. With more than 100 popular and exotic colors of granite from around the world, finding just the right granite for a project is easy, and clients can select the actual granite at Sims-Lohman’s local indoor showroom.

Sims-Lohman’s award-winning designers use Atlantis custom cabinetry and granite tops to create outdoor kitchens that homeowners dream about!

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New Employee to Reading Rock, and new Member to HBA of Northern Kentucky Name: Scott Becker Company: Reading Rock Residential Fireside Hearth and Home Position: Builders Sales Representative ~ serving Northern Kentucky Community I live in: Florence, Kentucky

Something unique about my company is: Since 1947, Reading Rock has maintained a passion for manufacturing building material products and providing exceptional service. While our level of dedication began on a small scale as a block manufacturer, today Reading Rock is recognized for solutions and services that extend through five divisions: hardscapes, precast, masonry, tile, and hearth. We’re confident you’ll experience the Reading Rock difference by receiving the right products, on time, every time. Reading Rock’s Fireside Hearth & Home is the area’s leading supplier and installer of both indoor and outdoor fireplaces, as well as manufactured stone veneer. From selection to installation, as well as service, our knowledgeable sales professionals provide a one-of-a-kind buying experience.

Favorite thing to do when I’m not working is: Anything in the woods or on the waterways of Kentucky My reason for belonging to the HBA of Northern Kentucky: As a Kentucky native, my goal has always been to remain involved in the community where I live and work.

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February 10–12, 2012 at the northern Kentucky convention center

Booth/Prices

Member

Local Non-Member

National and Direct Sales

10’x10’ In-Line

$795

$1,100

$1,250

$850

$1,250

$1,400

The show is coming up fast!

Look for more info on sponsorship and booth opportunities soon!

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10’x20’ End Cap

$1,750

$2,200

$2,350

10’x10’ Lobby

$1,000

$1,400

N/A

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REMODELER’S CORNER sponsoring one of the meetings, contact the HBA office.

REMODELER’S COUNCIL WHAT’S HAPPENING??

Code Issues: The new International Energy Code will go into effect on October 1, 2012. The N.K.A.P.C. started energy inspections on July 1 to help remodelers get used to what they are looking for in the inspections.

The new Kentucky Building Code will go into effect on January 1, 2013.

The Building & Housing Codes Committee will continue to meet with inspectors the remainder of this year to discuss the new changes.

If you are experiencing any code enforcement issues or have questions about these new Codes, please contact Brian Miller at the HBA office.

By Darlene Bossert, CKD, Stone Statements, Inc. Tour of Remodeled Homes: The 2012 Tour is scheduled for October 6 & 7. The early bird deadline has passed and the final deadline for entries is August 3. We hope to have several projects in Cincinnati again this year. If you need entry forms or any information about the TORH, please contact Melanie Meyer at the HBA office.

There will be project sponsorships available again this year. If you are a supplier who worked on a TORH home, please consider becoming a project sponsor for that home. Look for more information from Kirk Pies.

Awards: Congratulations to Dan Corbin for winning Northern Kentucky Magazine’s “Best Remodeler of Northern Kentucky”. The magazine ran a Best of Northern Kentucky Show at Receptions and Dan was the winner!

Lunch Sponsorships: We have opportunities to sponsor a Remodelers Council lunch meeting in October and December. If you are interested in

Quote of the Day: “He is great who can do what he wishes; he is wise who wishes to do what he can.” Anonymous

Northern Kentucky Building Permits SINGLE FAMILY

April ‘12

#

MODULAR HOMES

#

MULTI FAMILY

#

CONDOS

#

COMMERCIAL

#

COMMERCIAL REMODELING

#

RESIDENTIAL REMODELING

2

$1,145,012

47

$6,417,600

85

$1,123,484

9

$2,573,318

20

$563,902

20

$2,370,770

36

$836,604

BOONE

24

$4,587,503

CAMPBELL

4

$1,310,234

KENTON

27

$4,695,516

GRANT

3

$355,000

1

$56,000

6

$111,000

1

$120,000

1

$175,000

4

$51,000

59

$11,068,253

2

$1,000,000

CARROLLTON GALLATIN MASON OWEN TOTAL

SINGLE FAMILY

April ‘11

BOONE

26

$3,769,632.0

CAMPBELL

15

$1,844,901.0

KENTON

26

$3,065,014.0

GRANT

1

#

MODULAR HOMES

#

MULTI FAMILY

40

$3,400,000

16

$1,100,000

#

5

CONDOS

4

$2,145,012

78

$11,592,688

151

$2,685,990

#

COMMERCIAL

#

COMMERCIAL REMODELING

#

RESIDENTIAL REMODELING

34

$12,157,721

66

$924,036

$964,005

2

$50,000

17

$460,050

21

$5,841,449

34

$864,715

$140,000.0

1

$30,000

2

$192,000

2

$440,000.0

1

$62,474

2

$64,000

TOTAL

70

$9,259,547

JAN-APR. '11

215

$30,137,341

JAN-APR. '12

200

$31,617,017

1

$850,000

CARROLLTON GALLATIN MASON OWEN

30

Northern Kentucky BUILDER

2

$153,000

56

$4,500,000

5

$964,005

1

$850,000

59

$18,141,644

121

$2,504,801

88

$6,500,000

32

$3,542,125

5

$22,565,000

279

$54,459,438

307

$5,350,006

83

$5,097,000

9

$11,785,688

338

$58,892,414

425

$7,795,403

BUSINESS MEETINGS AT A GLANCE / call 331-9500 for reservations or to confirm dates

2

3

4

5

10

11

12 SMC BOG, 12:00 pm, HBA

17

18

24

19

25

State & Local Government Committee, 12:00 pm, HBA

1

30

sunday

30

8

4

tuesday

wednesday 3

16

5

6

friday

saturday

5

6

12

13

19

20

26

27

2

3

Remodelers Issues, 12:00 pm, HBA

11 Membership Retention, 11:30 am, HBA

17

AGC Compliant Workplace Safety, HBA, 10:00 am 12:00 pm

29

18

LDC Board of Governors 11:00 am, LDC Luncheon, 12:00 pm, HBA

Executive Committee, 1:30 pm, HBA

october

15

28

thursday 4

10 SMC Board of Governors Meeting, 12:00 pm, HBA

14

Executive Committee, 1:30 pm, HBA

Board of Directors, 3:30 pm, HBA

3

9

22

AGC Compliant Workplace Safety, HBA, 3:00 - 5:00 PM

Associate Board of Governors, 12:00 pm, HBA

7

21

Mix and Mingle FORGE Lumber, 5:30 pm

27

Sales and Marketing for the Small Business Professional, HBA, 3:00 - 5:00 PM

2

15

New Member Orientation 3:30 pm, HBA

LDC Board of Governors 11:00 am, LDC Luncheon, 12:00 pm, HBA

26

2

14 3rd Annual Elk Creek Sporting Clay Shoot, BBQ and Wine Tasting

20

Ambassador Club, 12:00 pm, HBA

monday 1

13 Membership Retention, 11:30 am, HBA

AGC Compliant Workplace Safety, HBA, 10:00 am 12:00 pm

23

8

september

16

7 Remodelers Issues, 12:00 pm, HBA

Associate Board of Governors, 12:00 pm, HBA

Labor Day - HBA Closed

9

6

Sales and Marketing for the Small Business Professional, HBA, 3:00 - 5:00 PM Board of Directors, 3:30 pm, HBA

21

22

23

24

25

HBA FALL BOARD Meeting Lexington Hyatt AGC Compliant Workplace Safety, HBA, 3:00 - 5:00 PM

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29

31

30

1

Ambassador Club, 12:00 pm, HBA

Northern Kentucky BUILDER

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