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President-Elect
Lyle Gardner the stand unified
I
First Vice President
Bill Daleure was talking with someone the other day and the comment was made that we are halfway to our
Secretary/Treasurer
goal of surviving this year and just need to make it through the end of this year. I pointed out that
Rick Shields we are halfway through the year … but my goals are shorter term. In a nutshell, my goal today is
to be here tomorrow.
Executive Vice President
Mike Carpenter
He laughed and stated again that getting through 2009 was going to be the
fix to the economic woes that have befallen our industry. We began a healthy
Immediate Past President debate about when and why the economy, and in particular housing, would begin
& NAHB Executive Committee
State Representative
making a comeback.
Ray Rhodes While our debate at all times remained civil, it was obvious that we, and the
other two folks who joined in, all had different opinions of when, why and how
NAHB Executive Committee
Rick Judson
we could expect to see a meaningful recovery. I do not in any way think that any
Wiesner of us were overly negative, but the point that we all agreed on was that ultimately
Vice President, Region I time would be the deciding factor. None of us
Patrick Mann
know exactly how much time it will take for a return to normalcy. I am glad that we in
Vice President, Region II I believe debates such as the one I described are healthy and North Carolina are
Glenn Morrison constructive, and for me it helps satisfy my fascination with the still solidly standing
Vice President, Region III
political process in a democracy. There is a danger that I believe we
Barry Tutor should be sensitive to with regard to our families and businesses, and together as a home
I include our local HBAs in this group because they can sometimes building industry
Vice President, Region IV
Ralph Doggett
encompass both of these areas of our lives. — defending and
As I stated earlier, time is the factor that I believe we can all
Vice President, Region V agree will determine when we see a return to something resembling supporting one another
Jackie Trinchitella
“normal” in our housing markets. However, none of us know exactly as we optimistically wait
Vice President, Region VI how much time it will take.We have now been fighting through this for the opportunity that
Brian Robinett downturn for more than two years and some in North Carolina have
been engaged for well over three years now. we all know by faith
Vice President, Region VII
Erik Anderson As the battle rages on and troops get weary from the fight, we can is on the horizon, like
have a tendency to begin reacting to situations, rather than responding land on a long ocean
Vice President, Region VIII
Darrel Hamilton
to them. I will concede that there can be a fine line between the two,
but the danger is that we begin to see the bond that holds us together voyage. Until we get
Vice President, Region IX begin to crumble.The unified stance with which we have supported there, I encourage all of
Kevin Annas
one another can become compromised. our NCHBA members
Vice President, Region X Once that happens we can begin to fight among ourselves and
Zac Koenig lose focus and perspective as to what we are fighting for in the first to remain vigilant and
Presidential Appointee
place. Our civil and healthy debates may become nasty and personal unified in our stance,
Elizabeth Cubler to the point that in our families, businesses and HBAs, relationships and to continue helping
are destroyed, and the solidarity with which we once proudly stood
Presidential Appointee
Larry Howard
can become a concept rather than a practice.We, as an industry, cannot one another achieve
allow anything that poses a threat to our unity enter the camp. today’s goal of being
Presidential Appointee I am glad that we in North Carolina are still solidly standing here tomorrow.
Mike Gerber
together as a home building industry — defending and supporting
Chair, one another as we optimistically wait for the opportunity that we all know by faith is on the horizon,
Associate Members Committee like land on a long ocean voyage. Until we get there, I encourage all of our NCHBA members to
Tammie Smoot
remain vigilant and unified in our stance, and to continue helping one another achieve today’s goal
President, EO/ES Council of being here tomorrow.
Caroline Sutton I believe in the power that we all possess to encourage, build up and make a difference in each
President,
other’s lives today. We are thoughtfully responding to our situations with not only a self-preservative
Professional Women in Building motive, but also with the bigger picture of the positive and practical impact that we — unified as an
Tammie Smoot industry and also as individuals — provide in our communities, in the lives of our friends, families
and neighbors, and in the great state of North Carolina.
Frank
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Celebrate homeownership
T
he home building industry is celebrating
Area Rank % of homes affordable 2008 median
National Homeownership Month in to median income family income
June. We take this month to recognize
the essential role that homeownership Winston-Salem 49 77.5 $57,300
plays in our national economy, in individual Greensboro-High Point 56 76.3 $56,100
financial security and in fulfilling the American
Dream. Fayetteville 64 75.3 $49,300
Before individuals can purchase a home, Charlotte-Gastonia-Concord 81 72.2 $64,300
they must be able to afford
Resources for information on housing ownership and affordability:
it. Housing affordability
• North Carolina Housing Finance Agency - www.nchfa.com
is tops on the list of items • Homes4NC - www.homes4nc.com
the North Carolina Home • Mountain Housing Opportunities – www.mtnhousing.org
Builders Association fights • N.C. Housing Coalition – www.nchousing.org
continuously for because
it is often put in jeopardy of Home Builders estimates that 55 million According to the latest NAHB/Wells Fargo
Martin — from efforts to impose American households have the ability to make Housing Opportunity Index, which measures
impact fees and land-transfer their dream of homeownership a reality today the share of homes sold in an area that would
taxes to predatory lending practices. — up from 38 million two years ago. have been affordable to a family earning the
Recently, we’ve heard some good news This increase is due in large part to the local median income based on standard mortgage
when it comes to affordability. Nationwide, $8,000 tax credit available to first-time home underwriting criteria, four areas in North
housing affordability is at its highest level in at buyers from Jan. 1 to Nov. 30, 2009, and to near- Carolina (shown in the chart above) rank in the
least five years. In fact, the National Association record low mortgage interest rates. top 100 for affordability in the nation.
T
he North Carolina Home Builders Association Legislative Conference and June 9-10
2nd Quarter Board Meeting will be held at the Renaissance Raleigh Hotel
NCHBA Legislative Conference
at North Hills June 9-10.
& 2nd Quarter Board Meeting,
The first day will consist of scheduled committee meetings. A reception
Raleigh, N.C.
for legislators will be held Tuesday evening at the North Carolina Museum of
History. On Wednesday morning, members will visit the North Carolina General July
Assembly and meet with representatives and senators. The 2nd N.C. Executive Officers
Quarter Board Meeting will follow in the afternoon. Council Seminar,
The Associates Committee is hosting a Lunch & Learn Hickory, N.C.
seminar from 12:15-2:45 p.m., Tuesday, June 9, at Bonefish July 14-19
Grill at the Lassiter, across the street from the Renaissance NAHB Summer Executive
Hotel. The seminar topic is “Where is the ROI for Social Board Meeting,
Media?” and features Carol M. Flammer, MIRM, CAPS, Washington, D.C.
CSP, managing partner of mRELEVANCE L.L.C., as the Aug. 11-15
speaker.
NAHB Executive Officers
Lunch & Learn tickets, which include lunch, are $23
Council Seminar,
in advance and $28 at the door.
Louisville, Ky.
With so many issues facing our industry, including the
current economic crisis, it is more important than ever to Sept. 16-19
have our voices heard by our legislative delegation. Don’t 21st Century
miss this chance. Building Expo &
Conference, STARS
Awards Gala and
NCHBA 3rd
Quarter Board Meeting, Charlotte, N.C.
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CHAPTER 7 – SECTION R703 EXTERIOR COVERING exterior wall assemblies and includes provisions for
WALL COVERING R703.1 General. Exterior walls shall provide water management through exceptions.
SECTION R702 INTERIOR COVERING the building with a weather-resistant exterior R703.4 Attachments. Unless specified
R702.4.2 Cement, fiber-cement and wall envelope. The exterior wall envelope shall otherwise, all wall coverings shall be securely
glass mat gypsum backers. Cement, include flashing as described in Section R703.8. fastened in accordance with Table R703.4 or
fiber-cement or glass mat gypsum backers The exterior wall envelope shall be designed with other approved aluminum, stainless steel,
in compliance with ASTM C 1288, C 1325 and constructed in a manner that prevents the zinc-coated or other approved corrosion-resistive
or C 1178 and installed in accordance with accumulation of water within the wall assembly fasteners. Where the basic wind speed per Figure
manufacturers’ recommendations shall be used as by providing a water-resistant barrier behind the R301.2(4) is 110 miles per hour (49 m/s) or higher,
backers for wall tile in tub and shower areas and exterior veneer as required by Section R703.2. the attachment of wall coverings shall be designed to
wall panels in shower areas. and a means of draining water that enters the assembly resist the component and cladding loads specified in
IRC change – New Section. “Green gypsum to the exterior. Protection against condensation in the Table R301.2(2), adjusted for height and exposure in
board” is no longer allowed to be used as backer behind exterior wall assembly shall be provided in accordance accordance with Table R301.2(3).
tiled tub and shower stalls. The three specific materials With Chapter 11 of this code. IRC change – Added section dealing with basic
must be used: Cement, fiber-cement or glass mat gypsum Exceptions: … wind speed areas needing to have attachment of wall
backers. If grout or tile cracks, water penetration can be IRC change – Modification clarifies that a means cladding material designed to resist cladding loads
absorbed by the paper facing on the green board. of draining water to the exterior must be provided for adjusted for height and exposure in accordance with
Table R301.2(3).
R703.8 Flashing. Approved corrosion-
resistant flashing shall be applied shingle-fashion
in such a manner to prevent entry of water into
the wall cavity or penetration of water to the
building structural framing components. The
flashing shall extend to the surface of the exterior
wall finish.Approved corrosion-resistant flashings
shall be installed at all of the following locations:
1. Exterior window and door openings.
Flashing at exterior window and door openings
shall extend to the surface of the exterior wall
finish or to the water-resistive barrier for
subsequent drainage....
IRC change – Changed the language in item #1,
code no longer recognizes self flashing windows in the
text and the reference has been removed.
R703.11 Vinyl siding. Vinyl siding shall be
certified and labeled as conforming to the requirements
of ASTM D 3679 by an approved quality-control
agency.
IRC change – Added language specific to vinyl
siding stating that siding shall be certified and labeled
meeting ASTM D 3679 by an approved quality-
control agency
R703.11.1 Installation. Vinyl siding, soffit
and accessories shall be installed in accordance
with the manufacturer’s installation instructions.
IRC change – Added language to specify that
vinyl siding installation shall be per manufacturer’s
installation instructions.
H
igh school students from across the
state traveled to Greensboro April
21-23 to show off their hands-on
skills and talents at the 44th annual
North Carolina SkillsUSA Skills & Leadership
Conference.
The conference featured nearly 1,500
participants, with students competing in
more than 85 contests on the secondary and
postsecondary level, including those relevant to
the home building industry such as masonry,
carpentry, cabinet making, residential wiring and
TeamWorks competitions.
In this year’s carpentry competition, 54
students were given a set of plans for a doghouse
and five hours to complete the project. Habitat
for Humanity picked up the doghouses after they
were completed and judged, and will sell them
at the Habitat ReStore that helps local affiliates
fund the construction of Habitat houses within
the community.
The first-place winner of the carpentry
contest was John Williams of Wakefield High
School, whose adviser was Frank Cuda.
Past NCHBA President Buddy Hughes
organized a large group of volunteers and
judges for the carpentry competition. A special
s Students compete in the TeamWorks competition,
where teams made up of an electrician, carpenter, brick
Many thanks to the organizations
that sponsored this year’s event. Without the
thanks goes to Danny Adams, Erik Anderson, mason and plumber, worked together to complete a
Kevin Annas, Don Betsworth, Eddie Boswell, project. Builders Mutual Insurance Co. donated hard generous contributions from Gregory Poole
Jerry Cowan, Greg Fitchly, Mike Gurley, Darrel hats for the students to wear during the conference. and Carolina Caterpillar, Snap-on, Lowe’s,
Hamilton, Hughes, Kaye Leonard, Kep Paylor, PRO-Build, Carolina Concrete Masonry
Paul Mullican, Hershel Redding, Brian Robinett, School was the winner of this event. His adviser Association (CCMA), BIA Southeast and
Richard Soderquist and Kelley St. Germain for was Ryan Shaver. Mason Contractors Association of America
their time. Five teams, comprised of four students per (MCAA), the conference could not take place.
In the masonry contest, students were required team, took part in the TeamWorks competition, Several organizations and companies
to build a 4-foot by 4-foot brick-and-block wall which challenged students to build a 4-foot by deserve recognition for their sponsorship of
section. Jared Gandy of Mount Pleasant High 8-foot bathroom from the ground up in teams of individual events.
four. Each team was made up of an electrician, a Cabinet making: DeWALT Tools, N.C.
t NCHBA members (from left) Kevin Annas, Paul carpenter, a brick mason and a plumber. Under
Architectural Woodworking Institute
Mullican, Don Betsworth and Hershel Redding judge the leadership of Jim Shallow of North Pitt High
Carpentry: DeWALT Tools, North Carolina
the carpentry competition at the SkillsUSA Conference. School, Kelly Harris, Josh Johnsen, Lee House and
Stuart Perry took home the first-place prize. Home Builders Association, PRO-Build
The first-place winners of the contests Masonry: North Carolina Masonry
will travel to Kansas City, Mo. June 21-26 to Contractors Association, Brick
compete in the SkillsUSA National Conference. Association of the Carolinas, Carolinas
Congratulations to all of the winners. We wish Concrete Masonry Association, Masonry
you the best of luck in the national competition Instructors Association
and all future endeavors. Residential wiring: North Carolina
(SkillsUSA is a national student organization Association of Electrical Contractors,
that develops employability, participatory and Greensboro chapter of Electrical
leadership skills to complement the occupational Contractors, Bayou Electrical Services Inc.
skills developed by students in technical education
TeamWorks: Contractors Yard, Central
classrooms or work-based learning sites. SkillsUSA
Piedmont Community College
is an integral part of approved technical education
occupation programs.) Thanks also to Pella Windows & Doors for
donating bags and pencils.
G
olfers The bluegrass band of J.P. Johnson, Pearl River
t
playing in the annual Resonators, Jimmy Fedney (retired), Tim Glasson,
Builder Classic Golf Sanford Kitchen and Bath, and Glasson Tool
Company, and Bob Fox (retired), entertain attendees
Tournament teed off April
at the BBQ Pig-nic on Thursday evening. (Also
17 at Whispering Pines Country Club pictured (center) is Darrell Patterson of Overhead
to raise money for the North Carolina Door Company of the Capital City.)
Home Builders Educational & Charitable
Foundation Inc., which provides Buddy Hughes, with his Lexington-style BBQ,
s
scholarships for students entering the took home the Pig after defeating Larry Airey’s
Western-style BBQ and Robert Privott’s Eastern-
building industry.
style BBQ at the Pig-nic Cookoff sponsored by
The tournament, sponsored by Builders Mutual Insurance Co.
Builders Mutual Insurance Co., turned
out to be another big success this year t Ray Rhodes accepts the trophy as winner of the President’s Cup in which former local, state and
national HBA presidents compete for the top prize. Rhodes is pictured with teammates Matthew Rhodes
as 100 golfers helped raise more than
(right), Dane Northcutt (left) and Bernice Rhodes, along with golf chairman Darrell Patterson (pictured fifth)
$9,600 for the foundation. and NCHBA President Frank Wiesner.
The foundation would like to thank
the many companies that helped support
this event through contributions of
door prizes, gift bag items and hole
sponsorships. First- and second-place
teams won gift certificates to the pro-
shop at WPCC.
The festivities began Thursday
evening with a BBQ “Pig-nic” Cook-Off
hosted by Moore County HBA member
Pete Mace and sponsored by Builders
Mutual Insurance Co.
Lake Norman HBA Executive Officer
Larry Airey competed against Robert
Privott, NCHBA Director of Codes and
Construction, and Davidson County
HBA member Buddy Hughes. Attendees
cast monetary “votes” for the best BBQ,
which raised an additional $430 for the
scholarship program. Buddy Hughes, in
his first year participating in the cookoff,
was voted the winner.
s First-place honors at the Builder Classic went to the team of Butch Clark, Ermon Rush, Harold
Rush and Mike Lynch.
10 North Carolina
10 North BuilderBuilder
Carolina June 2009
The North Carolina Home Builders Association
would like to thank Builders Mutual Insurance Co.
for sponsoring the Builder Classic Golf Tournament.
Proceeds benefit the North Carolina Home Builders
Educational and Charitable Foundation Inc. It was
through the insurance company’s generous support
that this worthwhile event was made possible.
Bicentennial ($200-$364)
Alamance-Caswell HBA Brunswick County HBA Durham, Orange & McDowell County HBA Northeastern NC HBA Raleigh-Wake County Winston-Salem HBA
James Collins Forrest Taylor Chatham Counties HBA Christina Clark Curtis Chambers HBA Erik Anderson
Ashe County HBA Dante Berini Mitchell Clark Jay Beaman Grover Shugart
Carson Stanley Kay Justice A.J. Critelli
Jamie Lunsford Patricia Hanchette
Roger Maney Vanessa Jenkins
Gene Potter Shelley Mitchiner
Ken Spencer R. Lawrence Smith
John Lashley 800 749-0381, x3806 Harry Hudson 800 749-0381, x3807
Barry Tutor 800 749-0381, x3828 Peyton Williams 800 749-0381, x3811
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he 21st Century Building Expo & Nationally-recognized speakers will be Have some fun at the golf tournament
Conference is the place to be if you want teaching general session seminars ranging The annual 21CBEC Golf Tournament tees
to meet the current economic challenges from “Thriving in Times of Uncertainty” to off at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 16 at The
head-on and find new approaches to “Romancing Financing: What You Need to Tradition Golf Club.
doing business in this tough economy. Know to Close More Sales.” (Look for more Don’t miss out on the action at this
At the Expo, you’ll find educational courses, information about these seminars in the July challenging event. Enjoy an excellent networking
seminars and new products and services that will issue of North Carolina Builder magazine or visit opportunity as you play 18 holes at The Tradition
help you get an edge on your competition and www.21buildingexpo.com.) Golf Club, located just a short drive from uptown
get the ball rolling toward better times. Charlotte.Transportation is not included.
The educational conference portion of the Win a vacation just by registering!
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floor will be open Sept. 17-18 at the Charlotte three-night, four-day stay at the fabulous Amelia A new event at the Expo this year, the Builder
Convention Center in Charlotte. Island Plantation in Amelia Island, Fla. Blast will be held from 8-11 p.m.,Thursday, Sept.
Read on for an overview of what you will One lucky winner’s name will be drawn at the 17, at the Charlotte Convention Center.
find at the seventh annual 21CBEC. conclusion of the Expo at 3:30 p.m., Friday.The Enjoy a night of drinks, a dessert bar and
only requirement is that you registered before dancing to the band “Sleeping Booty.”The party
Register online now! Sept. 15. You can mail your registration, fax your is open to everyone, including SPIKE members,
The first step to getting to the Expo is registration or take advantage of the easy and free exhibitors and Expo attendees. (The Builder
visiting www.21buildingexpo.com. Here you online registration at www.21buildingexpo.com. Blast is sponsored by Builders Mutual Insurance
can take advantage of the free online registration (The prize package is compliments of Amelia Co. Brede Exposition Services is a co-sponsor of
by following a few easy steps.While you’re there, Island Plantation.) the dessert bar.)
take a look around to see the list of exhibitors,
extensive variety of continuing education courses Could you use $10,000 cash? Shine brightly at the STARS Awards Gala
and spectacular array of door prizes. It’s not often you get the chance to win Join other industry professionals for “A Night
$10,000 cash on back-to-back days. But at the Among the Stars” at the seventh annual STARS
Be prepared for opportunity in the exhibit hall Expo, you can. We know you could use some Awards Gala. We will celebrate the outstanding
Exhibit hall hours are 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., extra cash, so don’t miss this chance to win the achievements of the industry’s builders, associates,
Thursday, Sept. 17, and 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 a.m., grand prize on both Thursday and Friday of the Realtors, media and advertising professionals and
Friday, Sept. 18. Expo, plus many other exceptional prizes that many others from across the southeast at the Gala
You do not want to miss this chance to tour will be given away. Wednesday, Sept. 16.
the southeast’s premier Expo floor and spend All you have to do is pick up your Fast Cash The festivities begin with a reception at 6
quality face-to-face time with the top providers Card at registration on Thursday and Friday, p.m. at the Hilton Charlotte Center City Hotel,
of today’s innovative products and services. You and take the card to all 20 exhibitors listed for a followed by dinner and the awards presentation at
will find great ideas, cutting-edge materials and stamp. Return it to the North Carolina Home 7 p.m.The event showcases the work of STARS
breakthrough technology on display at this year’s Builders Association booth (#1039). The grand Award recipients in 47 categories through a
event. prize drawing will be held at the conclusion of beautiful multimedia presentation.
A preliminary list of companies represented, the Expo each day. You do not have to be present The deadline for award entries is July 31
as well as the virtual floor plan of the exhibit hall, to win. and the awards program is open only to NAHB
is available online at www.21buildingexpo.com. members. Contact Kathryn Atkinson at (800)
There you can learn more about the exhibitors, 662-7129 or visit www.21buildingexpo.com for
find contact information and products offered, more information.
plus gain access to the exhibitor’s Web sites.
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NAHB University of Housing courses.
Full scale combined shear and uplift testing has been done with
Windstorm in addition to the testing by the NAHB Research Center.
Simple and fast to use, Windstorm helps you easily meet the
requirements of the IRC, SSTD 10-99, ASCE-7, and the AF&PA Wood
Frame Construction Manuals without blocking, filler-strips, or stud-to-plate
connectors - just nails.
Those same qualities also mean Windstorm can save you up to $1,000
or more per house. Windstorm comes in the right sizes for slab, raised
floor and multi-story applications.
So, if you want to meet high-wind code and save money, make sure your
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:
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• Threaded rod systems
• Stud-to-plate connectors
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place them inside the structure (if the
construction phase allows) ideally anchored
to an L-shaped wall for protection, raised on
a pallet to prevent minor water damage.
Brightly
• Install brackets on gutters and flashing which
can easily break free.
• Shut off all utilities.
• Secure portable toilets by weighing them
down with concrete blocks or sand, if
vendors are unable to remove them for you.
• Take photos for insurance purposes.
Commercial buildings, in particular, often
have HVAC units on the roof. If necessary, tie at the
2009 STARS Awards Gala
them down and anchor the units and exhaust
vents to a joist, if possible, to prevent them from
going airborne, causing further destruction.
Again, depending on the construction phase,
an inadequate or unfinished roof may make
during the 21st Century
a housing start that is near completion most
vulnerable. Portions of the North Carolina
Building Expo & Conference
Residential Code, specifically Chapter 44 for
High Wind Zones and 45 for Coastal and Flood
Plain Construction Standards,dictate construction
methods designed to meet the meteorological Wednesday,
demands of at-risk areas. However, meeting code
does not guarantee that a home will survive a September 16, 2009
storm.
Remember, even if you haven’t fully prepped
your job sites, immediately evacuate when
emergency officials make the request, and wait
out the storm in a safe place.
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