FREE Workshop May 11th
FREE Workshop
• Expansion of RBES jurisdiction to include alterations, renovations, & repair of existing buildings (previously RBES only applied to new construction & additions > 500 sq. ft.)
• Increases in insulation levels that exceed current conventional construction practice
• Basement/crawlspace walls R-15 continuous or R-20 if thermally bridged
• Slab – R-15 Slab edge & under slab (under slab required for heated slabs only)
• Walls – R-20 for 2”x 6” or R-13 (cavity) + R-5 (continuous on exterior) for 2”x 4” walls
• Ceilings – R-49 (with some exceptions)
• Windows – weighted average U-factor of U-0.32 or less
• Explicit & increased requirements for demonstrating air sealing requiring either visual inspection post insulation & pre-drywall or blower door testing at completion achieving tested tightness of less than 5 air changes per hour at 50 pascals pressure differential between inside & outside (ACH50)
Lead Paint Certification Class…
Thursday, May 3rd at FW Webb, Rutland, VT,
8:00am-4:30pm
Cost: HBRA-SV Members $175 and Non-members $225. [Lunch/refreshment provided] Payment and registration form due BEFORE class date.
Who should take the class?
-Home Improvement/Renovation Contractors (including siding and window replacement)
-Residential Rental Property Managers/Owners
-Remodelers/Carpenters
-Painters
-Plumbers
-Electricians
-Maintenance Personnel
-Workers Removing or Modifying Painted Surfaces
-Anyone disturbing more than 6 square feet (interior) and 20 square feet (exterior) of lead paint
Call (802)773-0672 to RSVP and to get application form.
Legislative Breakfast…Manchester April 2nd. See calendar page for details.
15th Annual Home & Recreation Show.
The show will be held on Saturday, March 24th from 9:00am to 3:00pm at Spartan Arena which is located behind Diamond Run Mall on Route 7 South, Rutland, Vermont.
Plan on attending! Admission is FREE to attendees. Lots of door prizes will be given away throughout the day. Plus, lots for the Kids–the first 50 kids will get a wooden birdhouse kit thanks to LaValley Building Supply. There will also be free kid’s activities provided by The Mentor Connector and RISE (Rutland Ishyadora Student Exchange), with face painting starting at 11am.
We are again offering 30-Minute Workshops:
10am…Sustainable Building; presenter, Aspen Construction Services
11am…Building Science: How to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient PART I (Energy saving tips, air sealing insulation, auditing process) , presenter, Cozy Homes of Vermont
Noon… Building Science: How to Make Your Home More Energy Efficient PART II (Heating systems and renewable energy systems), presenter, NeighborWorks H.E.A.T. Squad
1pm…Learn about Replacement Windows, presenter Gilmore Home Center
1:45pm…Start with the Soil…Mind your NPK and Ph too, presenter Daryle Thomas, Master Gardener (EMG, EMC)
2:30pm…How to Refinish Your Wood Floor, presenter Don Tredtin Corp.
This is the perfect place to gather information and see the latest products if you’re building, remodeling, or just want to browse! Some of the exhibits include: Kitchens, Banks, Insurance, Chimney Services, Windows, Doors, Building Materials, Paint, Decking, Railing, Flooring, Baths, Pools & Spas, Building/Remodeling/Green Building Contractors, Energy Efficiency, Heating, Vacuum systems, Renewable Energy, Lawn Care, Glass and Shower Doors, Electrical, Realtors, and more.
There’s still time to be a part of the Home & Recreation Show! Reserve your booth space today by calling (802)773-0672.
Thanks to our sponsors: Casella Waste Management; banner sponsors: AllRoof, RK Miles and Efficiency Vermont; in-kind sponsors: Gilmore Home Center, LaValley Building Supply, Rutland Herald.
Excellence in Housing Awards Winners
We are proud to announce the winners of our Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Southern Vermont’s 13th Annual Excellence in Housing Awards. These awards recognize the outstanding artistry and craftsmanship of members. They were presented at a banquet held at The South Station Restaurant in Rutland, Vermont on February 15, 2012. Award Sponsors: Vermont Housing Finance Agency, Gilmore Home Center, r.k. Miles, and Efficiency Vermont/Vermont Energy Star Home Program. Contributing Sponsors: Kinney Pike Insurance and Initial Ideas.
Each entry was viewed anonymously by a panel of judges who were given a set of criteria with which to make their decisions. Judges were: Mary Cohen, Berkley Veller & Greene and NeighborWorks of Western Vermont; Mike Coppinger, Downtown Rutland Partnership; Tom Donahue, Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce; Ron Ryan, NeighborWorks of Western Vermont
Awards presented: Single Family Home under 2,000 square feet – The McKernon Group of Brandon; Single Family Home 2,000 to 3,000 square feet – Ambrose Custom Builders of Woodstock; Single Family Home over 3,000 square feet – Ennis Construction, Inc. of Ascutney; Residential Renovation – Ambrose Custom Builders, LLC of Woodstock; Residential Renovation/Addition – Roaring Brook Constructors, Inc. of Killington; Best Kitchen – Glendenning, LLC of Wallingford; Best Bath – Aspen Construction Services of Bondville; Best Landscaping – Aspen Construction Services of Bondville; Best Feature – Aspen Construction Services of Bondville; Environmental Excellence – Ambrose Custom Builders, LLC of Woodstock; Energy Efficiency Upgrade – RedBarn Design & Build, LLC of Shrewsbury; Energy Efficiency New Home – Ambrose Custom Builders, LLC of Woodstock; Curb Appeal – Glendenning, LLC of Wallingford; Best Website – Ambrose Custom Builders, LLC of Woodstock; Best Marketing Piece – Aspen Construction Services of Bondville. Special recognition for participation goes to the following member: High Design Creative Group of Proctor.
The Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Southern Vermont is an organization of builders, suppliers, and associated businesses whose main purpose is to support and educate the building industry, the community and it’s members. Monthly membership dinner meetings are held with featured speakers on the second Wednesday of each month, and those interested inthe presentation or those who would like to learn more about the association are encouraged to attend.
Also available to the public is a FREE Membership Directory & Buyer’s Guide which lists members by category for ease of finding a business to help with building a new home, remodeling, finding an appliance or building materials, locating a fuel company, insurance needs, and more. Mark your calendars for our 15th Annual Home & Recreation Show from 9am to 3pm on March 24th at the Spartan Arena, behind the Diamond Run Mall in Rutland, VT. Website is www.cvthomebuilders.com For more information about the association, upcoming meetings, to request a directory, or to find about how to apply and participate in events and programs, please call the HBRA-SV office at (802)773-0672 or email cvthomebuilders@yahoo.com.
Home Show March 24th
15th Annual HBRA-SV Home & Recreation Show will be held on Saturday, March 24, 2012, at the Spartan Arena (behind the Diamond Run Mall)Route 7 South, Rutland, Vermont from 9:00am to 3:00pm. We are excited to use this location again this year because it allows for more space and expanded activities, plus outdoor displays. It is FREE admission! There will be food concessions, a contractor only special drawing, demonstrations, 30-Minute “How To” Workshops, plus free kid’s activities and door prize drawings that will take place throughout the day. And, there will be a NEW Green building exhibitor section. Exhibitor booths still available in all categories!
2012 Officers and Board of Directors announced
Executive Board made up of President– Linda LaCroix of Aspen Construction Services; 1st Vice President– Don Glendenning of Glendenning LLC; 2nd Vice President— Kevin Durkee of Durkee Insurance Agency; Secretary–Jeff Larson of Gilmore Home Center; Treasurer– Gene Hathaway of Hathaway Construction;
And Board of Directors- Stewart Barker of Stewart Barker Builder; Justus Cameron of The McKernon Group; Jeff Fowler of Stafford Technical Center; Dave Fucci of The Fucci Company; Jeff Gephart of Vermont Star Homes, a program of Efficiency Vermont;
Brian Harrington of Harrington Custom Building; Scott Moore of Johnson Energy Inc.;
Scott Raymond of Sherwin-Williams Co. Paints; Jerry Stearns of Stearns Electric.
Life Directors–Joe Giancola of Giancola Construction & Real Estate; Jim Mumford, Sr.
Also presented during the evening were these special awards:
Associate of the Year— LaValley Building Supply
Builder of the Year— Glendenning LLC
Congratulations to all of these special award winners; to all of the other prize winners drawn during the Holiday party; and to the winners of the 14th Annual HBRA-SV Raffle as follows:
1st Place~$500—Joanie Alden; 2nd Place~$250—Peter Giancola; $50 seller of most tickets–Brian Godnick.
The Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Southern Vermont is an organization of builders, suppliers, and associated businesses whose main purpose is to support and educate the building industry, the community and its members. Come join us with free admission for our 15th Annual Home & Recreation Show on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Spartan Arena (behind the Diamond Run Mall in Rutland, VT) from 9:00am until 3:00pm. Exhibitor space for the show is still available. For more information about the Home Builders & Remodelers Association of Southern Vermont, call or fax (802)773-0672, send an email to cvthomebuilders@yahoo.com, or check us out on the web at www.cvthomebuilders.com.
Excellence in Housing Awards
Excellence in Housing Awards
We are pleased to accept entries for our 13th Annual Excellence in Housing Awards to be held on February 15, 2012. These awards recognize the outstanding projects completed by our builder members! We also encourage Associate members to enter “best feature by an associate member”, as well as all members to enter for “best website” and “best marketing piece”.
There will be a power point presentation at the awards banquet where all entries will be viewed and winners highlighted. We will send out press releases to newspapers in our membership area, and if you win, will send one specific to your business to the paper of your choice. You will also be listed on our website and mentioned in our monthly E-newsletter, where winners will be featured. Entrants must be HBRA-SV members. Deadline for entry has been extended to January 27th!
Results from our September 21st Annual Golf Tournament at Green Mountain National, Killington, VT
We really lucked out with the weather..and that Route 4 opened up the Friday before the tourney!
Thanks to all our players and those that donated prizes
Thanks to our sponsors!
Banquet–LaValley Building Supply
Awards–Keyser Energy
Towels–Aspen Construction Services
Bags–Gilmore Home Center
Tees–Sherwin Williams
Golf Balls–FW Webb
Shirts–Godnick Grand Furniture & Village Tile
Hole-in-one–Allen Pools & Spas/hot tub
Longest Drive–RK Miles
Closest to the Pin–Casella Waste Management
Water & Snacks–Curtis Lumber
Congratulations to:
1st gross team: Kinney Pike Insurance team
Greg McClallen, Mike Hickey, Jake Obar, Vic Shappy
1st net team: Gilmore Home Center team
Scott Larson, Matt Misencik, Ken Rice, Chipper Vanderminden
2nd gross team: Fucci Co. team
Dave Fucci, Jerry Stearns, Scott Brileya, Dan Tricarico
2nd net team: Godnick’s Grand Furniture team
Jeff Godnick, Steve Doheny, Mark Brilling, Gene Choppa
Closest to the pin
Men: Kevin Birchmore
Women: Linda LaCroix
Longest drive
Men: Mark Noble
Women: Linda LaCroix
Shoot out contest: Jeff Larson
Putting Contest: Ron Slusarczyk
(runner up Seth Birkheimer)
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