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KSQM, Sequim’s all-volunteer, nonprofit radio station at 91.5 FM, is a new sponsor of the Building, Remodeling and Energy Expo in 2010. Sequim’s first radio station went on the air in December 2008, serving Sequim and the Dungeness Valley by broadcasting local weather reports, highway and road conditions, school closures and schedule changes, bridge closures, changes in ferry boat, air carrier and transit schedules. The station’s format includes music from the 1940s-1960s seven days a week plus taped shows from Clallam County Master Gardeners and fishing guide/humorist Pat Neal. KSQM supports other nonprofit organizations with announcements of their activities. One of listeners’ favorites is “Musical Matinee” with tunes from Broadway and Hollywood musicals. As of its first anniversary last December, its volunteer staff had 15 trained DJs, including Police Chief Robert Spinks, 20 receptionists, eight newsroom writers and several others who do miscellaneous tasks. KSQM is dependent upon listener donations and underwriting from local businesses. Its mission is to broadcast quality radio programming that informs, educates, entertains, involves and inspires the people living in the Sequim-Dungeness Valley ... and beyond. Through its Web site, www.ksqmfm.com, KSQM is streamed online in 118 countries and 1,400 cities. KSQM will be broadcasting live from Expo on Saturday and Sunday. Sequim Community Broadcasting owns and operates KSQM and is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3) charitable corporation, governed by a board of directors. Officers are Rick Perry, president; Jeff Bankston, vice president; and Lynda Perry, secretary.

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North Peninsula Building Association members get the very best information, advocacy, education and networking opportunities. Here are 10 reasons why you should join NPBA today:

THREE-IN-ONE MEMBERSHIP When you join the North Peninsula Building Association, you automatically become a member of the Building Industry Association of Washington and the National Association of Home Builders. That’s three memberships for the price of one. All three offer plenty of resources to help each member make the most of their investment and connect with the beneﬁts they value most.

POWERFUL ADVOCACY

NAHB has the grassroots strength of more than 175,000 members to defeat excessive regulations and defend affordable housing initiatives on Capitol Hill. You’ll ﬁnd BIAW, 11,023 members strong, at the state level and the 250 members of the NPBA in the community where you do business. That puts money and time back in your pocket!

CRITICAL NEWS AND INFORMATION NAHB, BIAW and NPBA members use a variety of ways to stay connected to industry information, including publications, e-newsletters, exclusive Web site content, bulletins, special reports, e-mail alerts and ﬁnancial data, among others. Up-to-date information, when you want it, how you want it!

INVALUABLE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES

Your three level membership is one-stop networking. From our local Building Connections, Membership Meetings, Expo and NPBA Committees to regional trade shows, BIAW and NAHB committees and councils, the NPBA, BIAW and NAHB provide opportunities for you to meet and build relationships with fellow professionals, customers and suppliers.

NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS In our competitive marketplace, differentiation is the key to success and NAHB’s nationally recognized education programs offer just that. The NAHB University of Housing offers hundreds of educational programs in a variety of formats,

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Wouldn’t it be great to have a team of industry experts at your disposal to address your specific business questions for free? When you become a member, you get instant access to our distinguished economists, legal research staff, ﬁnancial experts, librarians and regulatory and technical specialists.

TRACY GUDGEL President/ State director

RICK GROSS First vice president

JIM STRONG Second vice president/ State director

JO’EL JAMES Treasurer

DONNA KNIFSEND Secretary

ROGER WHEELER State director

GARRET DELABARRE State director

MARK SMITH State director

KEVIN RUSSELL State director

JACK TENHUIZEN Builder director

BILL FEELEY Builder director

BILL ROBERDS Builder director

LARRY HANNA Builder director

ALEX ANDERSON Builder director

JENI MELVIN Associate director

DAN DONOVAN Associate director

FALEANA WECH Executive officer/ Government Affairs director

CLAIR KIRKMAN Member Services director

DAN PEACOCK Future Builders construction superintendent

ALMA CHONG Interim BGCC coordinator

EXPOSURE TO THE LATEST BUILDING PRODUCTS AND SERVICES NPBA puts your name, product and/or service in front of more than 6,000 people who attend the Building, Remodeling and Energy Expo. As a member, you can attend NAHB’s trade shows and expositions at a low member price and get a ﬁrsthand look at all the latest products and services.

INDUSTRY PUBLICATIONS

Knowledge is your best defense in this rapidly changing industry. NAHB, BIAW and NPBA keep you current with publications featuring information on topics ranging from political agendas to research and development. Many publications are available in hard copy and still more electronically. You have easy access to BIAW’s Building Insight or to NPBA’s monthly newsletter and a variety of other magazines and publications from all three.

PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION Enhance your professional credibility and visibility by belonging to one of the nation’s most highly respected and widely known trade associations. Not sure how to do that? Get involved. Join a committee. Attend your membership meetings. Become a Spike. Teach a class. Work on a community service project. Become a congressional contact. Do just one of these and you will see professional recognition comes easy when you get involved!

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Reduce your day-to-day business costs with these member-only discounts. New in 2010: special discounts to builders and subcontractor members with Verizon Wireless. Up to 22 percent off basic service and 35 percent off of accessories for the company and extended discounts for employees and family members. NAHB’s purchasing power means big savings! Your membership entitles you to discounts on car rentals, ofﬁce products, personal computers, payroll services, overnight delivery and more. Participating, nationally known companies include Hewlett Packard, GMC, Pitney Bowes, Williams Scotsman and Hertz, to name a few. – Faleana Wech, NPBA executive ofﬁcer

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If you want to build it, remodel it or make it green, this is for you! Now in its 13th year, the North Peninsula Building Association’s Building, Remodeling and Energy Expo continues to draw large crowds. Sponsors are Public Utility District No. 1 of Clallam County, Angeles Millwork & Lumber Company, Bliemeisters’ Wood Works Inc., First Federal, Hartnagel Building Supply, KSQM 91.5 FM, the Sequim Gazette and Wave Broadband. They outline below why their sponsorship of this dynamic NPBA event is important to them and the community.

SPONSORS

CAPSTONE SPONSOR Our sponsorship s of the Expo is based on the expansion of successful NPBA Building, Remodeling and Energy Expo a very su to include energy efficiency and green building. We want to encourage firms with sustainable building products to have a larger presence in our community and to offer their expertise to our customers. We also hope that these new firms that specialize in energy efficiency and sustainable building materials will participate as vendors in the Expo. Presentations on topics of energy conservation, renewable

CORNERSTONE SPONSORS ANGELES MILLWORK & LUMBER COMPANY AND HARTNAGEL BUILDING SUPPLY Sponsors since its inception, Angeles Millwork & Lumber Company and Hartnagel Building Supply believe the annual NPBA Expo is a valuable opportunity for local builders and suppliers to connect with our community. Today more than ever, it is vital that we support each other and our local economy, maintain local jobs and develop long-term relationships with builders and homeowners alike. Angeles Millwork & Lumber Company has been serving our community since 1906 and Hartnagel Building Supply since 1960 with a long-term, experienced staff that provides a high level of customer service. In its third year, The Showcase offers an elegant shopping experience for all budgets, right here on the peninsula, with an incredible selection of cabinets, doors, windows and all of the finishing touches that add stylish functionality to a home. Newly expanded, The Quarry quickly is becoming the supplier of choice for local landscapers, masons and homeowners. With years of experience and a real passion for stone, we are the authority for stone, hardscape and masonry products. Collectively we are Lumber Traders Inc., the local source for building products. Our employee owners proudly serve the familiar faces of long-term residents and greet newcomers with open arms.

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energy and sustainable building materials have been added to those already available. During the past 25 years, we have built one of the most proactive and successful energy conservation programs in the Northwest as part of our mission to provide low-cost utility services in an environmentally responsible manner. The Expo provides us with an opportunity to promote our conservation programs that help our customers make their homes more comfortable while lowering their energy costs.

Hello and welcome to the 2010 NPBA Expo! Bliemeisters’ is excited to be a part this great community networking event. As in the past, we are looking forward to supplying the birdhouses and seeing families enjoy this project and their time together. Here at Bliemeisters’ we specialize in both residential and commercial custom cabinetry and countertops. We pride ourselves on quality work and realize that every job should be individualized to ﬁt your speciﬁc needs. This means we vary from “common” cabinet work to achieve what each customer is after. We offer a variety of wood types, door styles and stains p ro u d l y d i s p l aye d i n o u r showroom. Cabinet doors are

custom-crafted in our shop. Wood door and drawer fronts are grain-matched for a quality custom look. Our countertop line features Dupont Corian, LG Hi-Macs, Samsung Staron and Avonite solid surface products as well as plastic laminate and wood tops. Please come by our booth and say hello; we look forward to meeting you.

FIRST FEDERAL First Federal has been a North Peninsula Building Association supporter since it began in the 1970s. NPBA strives for excellence in builders and First Federal’s real estate lending program long has been an institution on the Olympic Peninsula, so we enjoy a mutual goal, commitment to exceptional service to customers. Building relationships with contractors builds our construction loan portfolio. NPBA programs offered to contractors help First Federal by its pledge to nourishing builder excellence. First Federal has been partnering with our community for 87 years. A business and banking leader, First Federal is intent on remaining a strong forward-thinking financial institution.

KSQM 91.5 FM KSQM is owned and operated by Sequim Community Broadcasting, a nonproﬁt corporation, and maintained by about 50 volunteers. KSQM is unique in today’s radio environment; it is a community radio station and its focus is on Sequim and the Dungeness Valley. KSQM entertains with music from the 1940s-1950s, and supplies information on school and community events. KSQM supports other nonproﬁt organizations with announcements of their activities. It routinely broadcasts local weather reports, highway and road conditions, school closures and schedule changes, and anything that may have an impact on area listeners. Additionally reports include bridge closures, changes in ferry boat, air carrier and transit schedules.

SEQUIM GAZETTE As Sequim’s hometown newspaper, the Sequim Gazette is dedicated to community journalism and to supporting our community through event sponsorships. Many of our customers and readers are involved with the North Peninsula Building Association’s Building, Remodeling and Energy Expo and we look forward to those relationships continuing. The Gazette is proud to showcase local businesses and advertisers in this,

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WAVE BROADBAND Wave Broadband, a Kirklandbased cable, Internet and phone services company with systems in western Washington, is one of the newer sponsors at the Expo. “We are excited to participate in the Expo this year and support community development,” said Adam Lazara, a Wave Broadband spokesman. “The Expo is one of the largest annual community events and is the perfect venue for showing consumers how Wave’s products can enhance their home. In addition to already offering the fastest Internet speeds and home phone service, Wave has invested in an upgrade of its network in order to bring more than two dozen new HDTV channels and TV On Demand to the community.” Wave Broadband representatives will be present at the Expo to showcase the company’s home services, including HDTV, TV On Demand, DVR, high-speed Internet and home phone.

WEST COAST VINYL Locally owned and operated in the Paciﬁc Northwest for more than 30 years, West Coast Vinyl, Inc. is one of the largest and most experienced residential replacement vinyl window companies. Serving local Tacoma, Seattle and Portland areas, West Coast Vinyl has had a long-term commitment to offering exceptional vinyl windows and vinyl siding products as well as top-notch customer service and excellent installation techniques. So whether you’re currently in the window replacement market or just gathering information for future planning, take a look at what West Coast Vinyl has to offer. For those of you looking for more information or an estimate, feel free to contact us for a free in-home demonstration and estimate. Ask about regional references.

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Hardware stores and much more The divisions of Lumber Traders Inc., continue to grow, offering more and more supplies for contractors, landscapers and do-ityourselfers on the peninsula. Anchored by Angeles Millwork & Lumber Company, now more than a century old, also under the Lumber Traders umbrella are Hartnagel Building Supply, The Showcase and The Quarry, all in Port Angeles. Hartnagels will mark its 50th anniversary in June and Donna Pacheco, advertising and promotions coordinator, said the company is excited to have Bill Matthews on board as the store’s new general manager. “We’re redesigning the store with more emphasis on roofing, paint and hardware products,” Matthews said. “We are rebuilding our exterior deck display to showcase great new products and increasing our inventory in fencing.” Matthews, who has 30 years experience in the lumber/building business, said Hartnagels will unveil its new look iin time for its anniversary. “Traffic and awareness are suddenly building at The Showcase,” Pacheco said. “Customers are surprised at our variety and selection w when they stop in for the first time. And the addition of two unfinished f furniture lines has been an overnight success.” The store is a design center f cabinets, countertops, for doors, windows, hardware and accessories. Pacheco said the biggest

thing recently has been The Quarry’s expansion from Hartnagels to The Showcase with a 750-square-foot showroom displaying natural and cultured stone and pavers available. The large inventory yard stocks an extensive supply of ﬂagstone, ledgestone, slate, pavers, wall block, boulders, slab steps and risers. Its grand opening begins at 10 a.m. March 20 with a ribbon-cutting followed by a demonstration at 10:30 a.m. on how to lay a circle paver kit and at 1 p.m. on how to assemble a circle ﬁre pit. Customers can discuss their masonry needs with hardscape division manager Greg Downing, who has more than 20 years experience in the business, or other knowledgeable employees. Pacheco said Donna Hoyt, The Showcase’s window specialist, keeps customers up to date on weatherization rebate programs for window replacement offered by the city of Port Angeles and Clallam PUD, plus vendor rebates and federal tax credits. The Showcase will be hosting a “Smart Home Seminar” on March 24, presented by Milgard Windows, which will detail the different types and styles of windows, UV protection and why it’s important, and what homeowners should expect when replacing their windows. Angeles Millwork is working with Pam Boyd of Northwest InsideOut Painting to develop a series of painting demonstrations for 2010. – Patricia Morrison Coate

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With 1.2 million units in residential and commercial use nationwide, geothermal or ground source heat pumps are saving consumers millions in energy costs annually. As a renewable, sustainable energy alternative, properly sized and installed systems can save households and businesses from 30 percent to 70 percent in their electricity or carbon fuel costs when compared to other heating sources — and as a bonus, ground source heat pumps provide air conditioning, dehumidiﬁcation and domestic hot water, too. Between 1990 and 2010, as more companies manufactured geothermal systems, more installers were professionally trained and costs became more affordable, homeowners f locked to geothermal systems, especially in states where summer and winter temperatures, like a pendulum, swing from one extreme to another. “The ‘guts’ of ground source heat pumps are like those of a standard refrigerator that also can run backwards (to heat). High efficiency results from taking only one unit of electricity from the grid to run its compressor, its blower and its circulation pumps,” said John Geyer, owner of John Geyer & Associates, Inc., in Vancouver, Wash. “The rest of the heat is collected from the ground and delivered into your house when you’re heating or from your house to the ground when you’re cooling. It’s not uncommon to heat or cool a 2,000-squarefoot house for about a dollar a day or $400 per year. So three-quarters of the energy used, in fact, is renewable and sustainable,” Geyer said. The system takes advantage of the earth’s nearly constant temperature year-round six or more feet below ground. Depending on location, it can range from 45 degrees to 70 degrees; local averages are near 52 degrees. According to the International Ground Source Heat Pump Association, “… water or

antifreeze solution is circulated through plastic pipes ( loops) buried beneath the earth’s surface. During the winter, the fluid collects heat from the earth and carries it through the system and into the building. During the summer, the system reverses itself to cool the building by pulling heat from the building, carrying it through the system and placing it in the ground. This process can produce free hot water in the summer and delivers substantial hot water savings in the winter.” The real value behind geothermal systems is it takes much less energy in the winter to extract heat from 50-degree soil and raise it to a comfortable indoor temperature than from icy outdoor air. In the summer, the cool ground absorbs and dissipates heat much more efficiently than an air conditioner pulling in warm air to cool it. “I view a geothermal heat pump as a practical, renewable energy that will work nearly anywhere for anyone,” said Geyer, who has been a geothermal consultant, designer and trainer for 15 years. “When properly designed and installed, geothermal heat pumps run for 30-plus years with scarcely more maintenance than a kitchen refrigerator.” Even though Western Washington doesn’t see sustained frigid temperatures like the Midwest and East, systems are “every bit as efficient here,” Geyer said. “I’d guess there are between 2,000 and 3,000 geothermal heat pump systems in the state. The market continues to grow 20 percent a year but the West is trailing the Midwest and East by 20 years in development — it’s now a $1.2 billion industry in the U.S. and about 2 percent of the heating market.” For more information, see www. geoexhange.org, www.igshpa.okstate. edu/ or contact John Geyer & Associates at 360-882-5050. — Patricia Morrison Coate

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Humans have been awed by the power of H wind since the beginning of time. Cultures from fr om Scandinavia, the Mediterranean, Asia, Meso Mesoamerica and the Indian subcontinent have personified and worshiped wind gods in th their mythologies. But there is no magic to the p power of wind — only science. The sun’s radia radiation heats the Earth at different rates over differ different topographies. Hot air rises and cold air is pul pulled in to replace it — the constant changes i atmospheric in atm pressure cause wind. M Moving air has mass and it can be harnessed fo or m for mechanical force with windmills or to make elect electricity with wind turbines. Windmills were sstandard tand on farmsteads to pump well water and grind g grain from the 1870s-1940s before rural electric cooperatives strung their lines. Once farmers had electricity, motors replaced wind windmills. W Wind turbines capture the wind worldwide and convert it into electricity. Two turbine ddesigns de sigg exist: the horizontal axis or propellertype ty p and the vertical axis or eggbeater-type. Wind turns fiberglass rotors, which are con co nn connected to a drive train, a generator and a util ut ilit it grid. Data about the entire process is utility track k by computer. Towers may be several tracked hund hu nd feet high to best capture the ambient hundred wind wind. A turbine’s capacity is measured in kilow kilowatt-hours. According to the American Wind Ener En ergg Association, a 5 megawatt turbine can Energy prod produce more than 15 million kWh in a year, enou enough to power 1,400 households. The average hous household uses 10,000 kWh annually. N Nearly all of the “utility scale” wind turbines are h horizontal. Although Western Washington doesn doesn’t have constant stream winds required for tturbines, east of the Cascades winds are stead steady and strong enough to power wind farms, consi consisting of dozens or hundreds of turbines. Ac According to the AWEA, Washington moved from ﬁfth to fourth in ranking of megawatts insta installed. For 2009, in total generating capacity, Texa Texas led, followed by Iowa, California and Minn Minnesota. AWEA ﬁgures state U.S. wind turbine powe power will eliminate 62 million tons of carbon dioxi dioxide and conserve 20 billion gallons of water

in conventional power plants. Compared to other ways of generating electricity, such as coal plants, wind turbines leave a small ecological footprint. Renewable energy companies lease sites from landowners who can continue using their acres for farming or ranching. Not until the fuel crisis of 1973 did Americans begin thinking about solar and wind energy but once it had passed, the national fervor for renewable fuels declined. However, by the 1980s and 1990s, wind turbine development allowed forward-thinking manufacturers to erect a wind turbine or two to generate all of their plant’s electricity and then some. They sold the excess to their local utility, which had the “effect” of rolling their meters backward. Within a decade, investors began supporting wind turbine technology and in 2009, the federal government came on board with the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act to spur installation and manufacturing. Wind power has the capacity to create thousands of American jobs. According to the AWEA, since 2005, hundreds of billions have been invested and in 2008 alone, 35,000 jobs were created in wind turbine installation and manufacturing. Even in this stagnant economy, the wind power industry is making gains as it requires well-trained technicians to install and maintain wind turbines. The International Air and Hospitality Academy in Vancouver, Wash., saw the demand for qualiﬁed technicians and in July 2009, established the Northwest Renewable Energy Institute, which offers a six-month wind turbine technician program. After graduating, students can expect to secure professional, family wage jobs. The curriculum is organized into these categories: • Introduction to Wind • Electrical • Mechanical • Electronics • Hydraulics • Metallurgy/Torque and Tensioning

Topics include an industry overview, safety practices, rigging, technical writing, electrical systems, vibration analysis, metals and their properties and employment preparation. According to its Web site at www.nw-rei.com, “Students can expect an innovative approach to learning that will include classroom, computerbased and hands-on training. Our green energy training programs will teach students the technical skills necessary to service, repair and maintain the demanding requirements of wind turbines. “Students will become familiar with the basic concepts of rigging, multi-meters, AC/DC electrical systems, hydraulics, the techniques of computerized data collection, utilize solar energy training and more. Upon completion of this program students will understand the need to follow industry critical safety requirements. Students also will be able to conﬁdently demonstrate their newly developed skills. Graduates of this program will be qualiﬁed for entry-level positions as wind turbine technicians.” — Patricia Morrison Coate

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COMPANY .................................................................BOOTH # Aawnings & Sunrooms of Distinction ............ Outside Air Flo Heating..............................................................................20-21 All Weather Heating & Cooling ...................................42-43 Allform Welding Inc. ...................................................................... 14 Angeles Millworks & Lumber Co ................................. 50-53 Bath Fitter.............................................................................225 & 234 Berneking Concrete Homes ....................................................41 Bill’s Plumbing & Heating Inc................................................. 45 Blake Sand & Gravel Inc................................................ Outside Blake Tile & Stone, Inc............................................................37-38

Bliemeisters’ Wood Works Inc. ................................................ 3 Budget Blinds.......................................................................................55 Built Green of Clallam County ...............................................25 By Design Group, Inc....................................................................224 Champion Metal of WA .............................................................. 63 Clallam County PUD .................................................................. 8-9 Clallam County Sheriff’s Ofﬁce .........................................222 Classic Hardwood Floors ..........................................................40 Clawson Construction...................................................................6 Clean Space Northwest Inc. ...................................................221 Deﬁning Edge ......................................................................................57

DelaBarre Construction ........................................................... 39 Dept. of Labor & Industries....................................................218 Diamond Rooﬁng............................................................................ 54 Discount Custom Plans ...............................................................32 Eco-Green Builders, Inc. .................................................208-209 Endless Efforts Limited ............................................................217 Energy Exteriors ............................................................................229 Estes Builders, LLC .......................................................................... 58 Evans Glass .................................................................................215-216 Everwarm Inc................................................................................ 17-18 First Federal ..........................................................................................22

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Glass Services Co. ......................................................................46-47 Hadlock Building Supply ........................11-12 and Outside Hartnagel Building Supply ............................................... 50-53 Integrity Metal Works ................................................................ 26 Interlock Industries ................................................................23-24 J.D.G. Construction Inc ..............................................................223 Jesse Bay Cabinetry....................................................................... 62 Kreps Construction, LLC.............................................................33 KSQM Radio 91.5 FM ......................................................................44 L.P. Hanna Construction, Inc. ................................................ 36 McClanahan Lumber, Inc.......................................................... 29 McCrorie Carpet ONE ................................................................. 1-2 Mountain Propane ........................................................................211 NW Inside Out Painting............................................................... 19

Olympic Garage Door.................................................................230 Olympic Springs Inc. .......................................................................13 Olympic Steel .................................................................................... 210 Penguin Windows..........................................................................231 Peninsula Paint Co. ...................................................................30-31 Power Trip Energy ..........................................................................10 Quality Encounters, Inc. ............................................................. 34 Rainbow Sweepers, Inc................................................................35 Richerts Marble & Granite Inc. ............................................15 Sanford Irrigation, Inc. ................................................................ 61 Security Services Northwest.................................................49 Sequim-Dungeness Valley Chamber .............................212 Sequim Village Glass ........................................................................ 7 ServiceMaster of the Olympic Peninsula..................232

Spa Shop/Pellet Heat ...................................................................4-5 Strait Floors .......................................................................................207 The Land Smith Excavating ..................................... Outside Thomas Building Center .....................................................27-28 Thurman Supply .....................................................................64-65 Timber & Iron Erectors .............................................. Outside Tim’s Custom Cabinets Inc. ..........................................219-220 UBuildIt – Sequim ......................................................................... 16 U-Save Real Estate .........................................................................48 Washington Federal Savings .................................................66 Wave Broadband ....................................................................59-60 West Coast Vinyl............................................................................... 56 Wilder Auto .......................................................................... Outside Windhorse Inc. ................................................................................228

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Seizing on solar energy Port Townsend leads the way

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When it comes to embracing solar energy, by population the Port Townsend area bests Seattle for the most solar usage per capita in Washington. That’s one solar array (module) tied to the grid for every 294 people living in Jefferson County. Seattle has one per every 2,789 people. Port Townsend was honored as “Solar City of the Year” at the Northwest Solar Center summit at Shoreline Community College in October 2009. Its electric utility is Puget Sound Energy. “What makes Port Townsend so special is that people here are not only vocal activists, they also become the change they want to see,” said Andy Cochrane, president of Power Trip Energy Corporation. “If we want to live in a solar-powered community, we have to start by living in solarpowered houses.” “Our blue hole, from Port Townsend to Sequim, is about having good sunshine, people who want solar and installers who can do the work,” said Jeff Randall, Cochrane’s colleague, who designs and sells solar systems through the Port Townsend-based general and electrical contractor. “Ever more solar is going into the area. Port Townsend and Sequim are being recognized as the solar centers of Washington.” With the recession hitting the building industry hard, it may be surprising to hear, Randall said, that the past year has been Power Trip’s “best ever” for solar design, sales and installation, with 40 new systems in 2009. “The solar sector is part of a new economy. With the recession, there have been reductions in global demand for solar photovoltaic, especially in Europe, so we saw prices drop 25 percent to 35 percent on solar modules,” Randall said. “Solar is one of the few energy sources that continues to become more affordable every year.”

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Built Green of Clallam County list sites for these recyclables in its 2010 Recycling Directory: Visit builtgreenclallam.org to view the directory or pick up a copy at the NPBA office,planing departments and local lumber yards or stop by Booth #25 to pick up a copy.

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Schedule of Demos & Workshops March 13-14, 2010 SATURDAY, MARCH 13 DEMO AREAS 1 & 2 9:15-10:15 AM: DEMO AREA #1 TITLE: PASSIVE HOUSE:™ CAN A HOME REALLY BE HEATED WITH JUST A HAIR DRYER? Come to this informative demo and learn about ‘Passive House’ standards and methods used to create an ultra-energy efﬁcient house. “Passive House” dwellings can achieve an energy savings of as much as 90 percent compared to conventional housing. Demo topics will include designing for your local climate, highly insulated walls, ceilings and windows, airtight construction and heat recovery ventilation systems. DEMO LEADER: DON SCHUBA is a local architectural designer, who has received his “Passive House” certiﬁcation.

9:30-10:30 A.M.: DEMO AREA #2 TITLE: HOW TO ACHIEVE A NET-ZERO HOME USING INSULATED CONCRETE FORMS (ICFS) The next wave of green buildings will aim to be net-zero buildings that sell energy back to the grid instead of buying it. The use of insulated concrete forms promotes this sustainable, greenbuilding practice. Discover how the foam in a concrete form wall can provide exceptionally high thermal resistance that combined with high thermal mass and reduced air inﬁ ltration can save you enormous amounts on heating and cooling overhead expenses. DEMO LEADER: GEORGE J. VOLKER is the territory sales manager with Logix Insulated Concrete Forms.

10:30-11:30 A.M.: DEMO AREA #1 TITLE: ALL ABOUT HEAT PUMPS Though widely acknowledged as the most efficient heating system for Olympic Peninsula homes, heat pumps remain a major investment. But did you know that most heat pump installations leak 10 percent to 20 percent of their heat into attics and crawl spaces, counteracting their efficiencies? After this presentation, you’ll know why heat pumps can be so efficient, and what you can do to ensure you get the most bang for your heat pump buck. The focus will be on industry

best practice Performance Tested Comfort System heat pump installation standards developed by Northwest utilities. DEMO LEADER: MATTIAS JÄRVEGREN, Clallam County PUD Utility Services Advisor, manages Clallam PUD’s residential, commercial and industrial weatherization and renewable energy projects and also is a Building Performance Specialist with the Northwest ENERGY STAR© Homes program.

10:45-11:45 A.M.: DEMO AREA #2 TITLE: DIY CONCRETE PAVERS; EASIER THAN IT SOUNDS If outdoor designing is your passion, this demonstration is for you! Come prepared to take notes on making two “Do-It-Yourself” home projects easy and successful. Learn how simple it is to install concrete pavers to beautify home and garden. Discover helpful tips and tricks to help you transform an outdoor space like a pro. DEMO LEADER: JACK MARSHALL is a Landscape Designer employed at Blake Tile and Stone.

12:15-1:15 P.M.: DEMO AREA #1 TITLE: NATURAL AND SUSTAINABLE LANDSCAPING This presentation will focus on Permaculturebased landscape design principles and concepts that produce multiple benefits for people and the environment, including food production, microclimate modiﬁcation, beauty, storm water management and wildlife habitat. DEMO LEADER: JOE HOLTROP is Clallam Conservation District’s manager. He holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in landscape architecture, as well as a master’s of adult education. He has been a certiﬁed Permaculture consultant since 1987.

12:30-1:30 PM: DEMO AREA #2 TITLE: TIPS AND TRICKS OF TRIM Take away the guess work and learn some of the skills and tricks a fi nish carpenter (or homeowner) should know before doing trim carpentry. During this demo, Chas will install a pre-hung door and two or more styles of trim while discussing the importance of visualizing the finished product and the logic of trim. Many secrets will be revealed. DEMO LEADER: CHAS BRIDGE, Finished by Chas Inc., is a local finish carpenter best known for his unique abilities and skills installing trim. Thomas Building Center

called on Chas to help design the door and trim section of its newly opened Designs by Thomas. 1:30-2:30 PM. DEMO AREA #1 TITLE: GROUND SOURCE HEATING FROM A TO Z Learn all about geothermal heat pumps, which are similar to ordinary heat pumps but instead of using heat found in outside air, they rely on the stable, even heat of the earth to provide heating, air conditioning and, in some cases, hot water. This practical, renewable and efficient energy source can work for everyone almost anywhere. Come learn about costs, installation, operation and beneﬁ ts. Plenty of Q & A time too! DEMO LEADER: JOHN GEYER of John Geyer & Associates, Inc. (Vancouver, Wash.) is not a contractor or vendor. He is a Certiﬁed Geothermal Designer (CGD), consultant and trainer committed to geothermal systems that work!

1:45-2:45 PM: DEMO AREA #2 TITLE: INCREASING HOME COMFORT & VALUE THROUGH PUD REBATES AND INCENTIVES Wouldn’t it be great if you could multiply your weatherization project dollars with public funds? Well, you can! This presentation will tell you all about weatherization and energy efﬁciency rebate$, incentive$ and project beneﬁt$ available to Clallam County PUD customer-homeowners as well as customers building new homes. If you’re ready to lower your electric bill while increasing the comfort of your home, then this is the workshop for you. DEMO LEADER: MATTIAS JÄRVEGREN, Clallam County PUD Utility Services Advisor, manages Clallam PUD’s residential, commercial and industrial weatherization and renewable energy projects and has been involved with more than 800 residential and 50 commercial energy conservation projects in Clallam County, saving enough energy in the process to power 140 homes for a full year.

2:45-3:45 PM. DEMO AREA #1 TITLE: WIND TURBINES, WIND ENERGY AND JOBS FOR THE FUTURE Wind is a constantly renewable resource that does not need to be replenished and never runs out. Learn about the latest industrial advances that

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11:30 A.M.-12:30 PM: DEMO AREA #1 TITLE: TRUTHS, MYTHS AND URBAN Watch as raw hardwood is sanded and then LEGENDS OF GREEN

refinished with the new Magnus Anderson Premium Classic finish, a Swedish-made, waterbase urethane that sets the standard for environmentally responsible as well as beautiful finishes. In addition, witness first-hand a state of the art dust containment system as it removes airborne dust before it escapes into the air or your home. DEMO LEADER: MARIO SALGADO is a foreman with McCrorie Carpet One’s Hardwood Division and extremely knowledgeable in his field.

SUNDAY, MARCH 14TH DEMO AREAS 1 & 2 10:15-11:15 A.M.: DEMO AREA #1 TITLE: SPIN YOUR METER BACKWARDS: SOLAR ELECTRICITY FOR YOUR HOME Grid-tied PV (photovoltaic solar electricity) is appropriate for any home or business connected to the utility grid with good solar exposure. New federal tax credits and state production incentives, price reductions for solar modules and local f inancing options make this the best time to produce your own clean electricity from the sun. The presentation will cover the basics of site assessment, equipment choices (including made in Washington solar modules by Silicon Energy), system cost and performance estimates using projects here on the Olympic Peninsula to illustrate. DEMO LEADER: JEFF RANDALL is with Power Trip Energy Corp, Port Townsend-based electrical contractors specializing in the installation of solar power since 2003.

10:30-11:30 A.M.: DEMO AREA #2 TITLE: GROUND SOURCE HEATING (GEOTHERMAL) FROM A TO Z Learn all about geothermal heat pumps, which are similar to ordinary heat pumps but instead of using heat found in outside air, they rely on the stable, even heat of the earth to provide heating,

1:15-2:15 P.M.: DEMO AREA #2 TITLE: HOME THEATER SET-UP; Worried that there is mercury in CFL QUESTION AND ANSWER.

light bulbs? Convinced that “green” has to cost more? Concerned that a low-flow toilet won’t do the job properly? Are you feeling a little “tangled up in green”? Come hear 10 green myths busted. Learn 10 green truths. Arm yourself to move forward with your next project or remodel in an energy efficient and green manner that suits both your bank book and your ideals. DEMO LEADER: PAM WORNER is “top dog” at Green Dog Enterprises, a consulting firm that offers consulting and certiﬁed third-party veriﬁcation for: Built Green® in ten Washington counties, Northwest ENERGY STAR® Homes, National Green Building Standard™ as well as a host of other services.

NOON-1 P.M.: DEMO AREA #2 TITLE: BACKYARD COMPOSTING Organic waste makes up 18 percent to 25 percent of the waste going to the landﬁ ll. Why ship it off the peninsula when it can be recycled close to home? Composting yard waste and kitchen scraps is one of the best and easiest things you can do to reduce waste and build great soil for your yard. Learn how to compost yard waste in piles, bins and turning systems. Learn how to compost food waste using worm bins, food digesters and by garden burial. Beginners welcome. Participants will receive a copy of the booklet Home Composting Made Easy. DEMO LEADER: HELEN FREILICH is the waste reduction specialist for the city of Port Angeles and the coordinator of Clallam County Master Composters, a volunteer group devoted to teaching the art and science of composting.

1-2 P.M.: DEMO AREA #1 TITLE: CREATING ROOMS THAT PLEASE THE SENSES: INTERIOR FAUX FINISHES Whether aiming for an atmosphere of warmth and emotion in a private space or designing a room w ith “wow” factor, faux f inishes offer it all. Learn

Amazing picture and sound quality can be achieved with today’s high-resolution video displays, high performance audio systems and home theater set-ups. But faced with so many options and choices, consumer confusion can reign! This demo will help you sort it all out. Get answers to questions such as plasma versus LCD ﬂat screen television? What kind of speakers do I need? What is a subwoofer anyway? Can my new set-up patch into my existing home theater system? Bring your own questions and get answers. DEMO LEADER: MICHAEL DOUGLAS works for Wave Broadband in Port Angeles and is an expert in his ﬁeld.

2:15-3:15 P.M. DEMO AREA #1 TITLE: THE FUTURE OF HOME HEATING AND OUR ENERGY INDEPENDENCE In the past, a home’s heating system was considered a necessary evil, a clunky and often noisy network of pipes and wall units which sat obsolete for six months of the year and then only earned its money in the dark winter months when the temperature outside dropped. DEMO LEADERS: JEANNÉ SPARKS and DUSTIN HALVERSON with All Weather Heating & Cooling Inc. Come and visit them while they discuss the new up and coming technology as we work to create our own energy independence.

2:30-3:30 P.M: DEMO AREA #2 TITLE: DOOR HANGING & TRIM MADE EASY This Thomas Building Center demonstration will showcase skills and tricks a frame carpenter (or homeowner) should know before embarking on a trim carpentry project. During this demo, Chas will install a pre-hung door and two or more styles of trim while discussing the importance of visualizing the ﬁnished product and the logic of trim. Many secrets will be revealed. DEMO LEADER: CHAS BRIDGE is a local ﬁnish carpenter best known for his unique abilities and skills installing trim. He worked with Thomas Building Center to help design the door and trim section of its newly opened Designs by Thomas.

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air conditioning and, in some cases, hot water. This practical, renewable and efﬁcient energy source can work for everyone almost anywhere. Come learn about costs, installation, operation and beneﬁts. Plenty of Q & A time too! DEMO LEADER: JOHN GEYER of John Geyer & Associates, Inc. (Vancouver, Wash.) is not a contractor or vendor. He is a Certified Geothermal Designer (CGD), consultant and trainer committed to geothermal systems that work!

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Wave showcases services at Expo Wave Broadband sponsors the Building, Remodeling and Energy Expo annually, which gives the company a chance to speak to consumers who are undergoing home remodeling or home building. Consumers can get tips on home wiring for HDTV home theaters and wireless Internet home networking. Wave representatives are on hand to provide technical advice on just about any questions homeowners have regarding entertainment or communications services in their home. Consumers also can speak to W Wave sales representati about money-saving tives b bundle packages, which d definitely can help with b budgeting for those big h home projects! Buying or remodeling a h home is a big investment and you want to get the most for your money. You want the best price, the best loan interest rate and the best incentives. You look for ways to

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High Speed 3 (which already is double the speed of DSL), all the way up to its fastest service, High Speed 18. Plus, Wave offers 24/7 technical support, assistance with setting up virus protection and offers a wireless home networking service. Finally, Wave offers choices of reliable home phone services that are less expensive than traditional land-line phone service, without excessive fees and long distance charges. When you bundle Wave’s phone service with cable TV and Internet, you get additional savings and beneﬁts as a triple-play bundle customer. Benefits include premium movie channels such as Starz, Encore and MoviePlex at no additional charge for a year, free On Demand movie coupons, and priority technical support and customer service. “Our goal is to make sure we provide the best service to our customers,” Talpai says. “Our advanced ﬁ ber-optic network delivers the highest HD quality, the fastest Internet speeds and most reliable phone service for our customers.” Get your home theater questions answered at Demo Area #2, 1:15 p.m. on Sunday.

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For the past few decades, homes have not taken advantage of storage space in the attic but attic storage space is back with storage trusses. Walk-in closets and built-in cabinets are other places to store things you need to get to easily.

7. Outdoor living spaces Outdoor kitchens are the must-have for those who love to be outside. Add an outdoor TV niche for you diehard outdoorsy types. Don’t forget that wood-fired pizza oven for the outdoor entertainer who wants to be the talk of the neighborhood …. And not in a bad way!

2. Larger windows Not only for view but for light. Large windows have not been used as frequently because of energy loss. With new low-E windows, the amount of energy loss is reduced dramatically.

8. High-end features Appliances that only were seen in very high-end homes are becoming more prominent in mid-grade homes. Of course, you need to have a retreat to get away from it all and what better place than your spainspired bathroom suite.

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Homebuyers, especially those who are aging, will want to look into having a home that can grow old with them. You may want to look into having your home built by a CAPS (certified aging in place specialist) builder.

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Let’s not forget about our animals — but what a pain to clean the litter box. Your pet friendly area will be the place for your cat’s toilet, self-flushing of course. Don’t worry about letting out the dogs — they can go on their own — your automatic pet door is like a garage door for your pet that only will open for the pet who has the collar key.

Sometimes called media room, this is your other room to get away from it all. Opt for stepped seating with vibrating seats and floors that “float” for the full effect of your subwoofer. When the ground moves in your movie, your theater’s floor will, too. Sound-reducing materials confine movie audio to the theater.

5. Smaller homes Homebuyers are choosing more options in a smaller footprint and are looking to have higher quality features rather than large rooms.

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Hand-crafting kitchens As a Sequim business since 1997, Bliemeisters’ Wood Works, Inc. has completed many quality residential and commercial cabinet projects but also supports the community as a sponsor of the NPBA Building, Remodeling and Energy Expo. Owners Darrell and Laurie Joslin and the Bliemeisters’ crew have provided birdhouses for children to assemble at the Expo for the past several years. After some reﬁnement, the Bliemeisters’ crew has perfected the fabrication process for the birdhouses. They take care in ensuring that the houses are easily assembled and safe for youngsters to handle. “Our hope is that the parents as well as the kids enjoy the time spent together — all of us realize how important family moments are,” said Darrell Joslin.” We truly enjoy putting this project together for the Expo because of the parent/child involvement.” “The fun part of the business is all the possibilities available to people for their homes,” said Laurie Joslin. “From traditional to ultra-modern, from simple lines to furniture-inspired cabinetry, I enjoy showing our customers the many options.” They welcome requests for unusual counter shapes and innovative arrangements including solid-surface sinks and the new vessel sinks. And they

offer an incredible range of hardware to carry through on your creative plan. Bliemeisters’ offers a variety of door styles, wood types and stains displayed in their customer showroom. Cabinet doors are custom-crafted in their shop. Wood door and drawer fronts are grain matched for quality and a custom look. Bliemeisters’ countertop line features Dupont Corian, LG Hi-Macs, Samsung Staron, and Avonite solid surface as well as plastic laminate, wood tops and butcher block. Give Bliemeisters a call to talk about your upcoming project or visit their showroom at 172 Valley Center Place, Sequim.

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