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18 Tu e sd a y, Fe b ru a ry 4 , 2 0 1 4 WHY INSTALLING PERFECT BALANCE IS THE PERFECT DECISION Tamarack Technologies Inc. has been manufacturing innovative year-round ventilation solutions for over 20 years and leading the industry with the patented Perfect Balance® indoor air pressure balancing system. Designed to fit interior doors and specifically for homes with a central returned forced air HVAC system, the Perfect Balance is a simple, inexpensive solution to help builders meet strict Energy Star and R2000 code. When you turn on the heat or air conditioning in a home with a forced air central return system, pressure builds up in the rooms and the return "starves" for air. This creates poor indoor air quality. The Perfect Balance will relieve pressure build-up in those rooms and create a balanced flow of non-restricted air back to the central return. In addition, the Perfect Balance will maximize the performance of the bath fan when in operation. The overall result is a healthy, more comfortable home environment and reduced stress and expense on a home's heating and cooling systems. Room-to-room pressure imbalances have the attention of both regulators and the building industry since they lead to moisture problems, mold build-up, higher energy costs and fluctuations in room temperature that frequently cause dis- UBUILDIT OFFERS TOOLS AND TRAINING FOR CONSTRUCTION CONSULTING ENTREPRENEURS UBuildIt is a construction consulting company that's currently looking to expand with new franchises. So what's in it for a new franchisee? UbuildIt provides franchisees in the finer points of construction consulting, which is not the same as being a project manager or a traditional general contractor. UbuildIt provides the tools, contracts, training, manuals and proven systems developed over the last 25 years, together with a proven business model and all the tools necessary to make it work right away with little or no liability. UbuildIt's franchisees enter the business with a large potential client base and very little competition in the marketplace. "For someone new to the industry, we offer a way to skip forward decades and gain the tools necessary to succeed and the name recognition that only comes from years of service," said UbuildIt CEO Bob Braudrick. Anyone with a background in either business or construction can learn to succeed in construction consulting with UbuildIt's tools and training. On average, the potential annual personal income for DURATITE INTRODUCES HAVACO TECHNOLOGIES' START TO FINISH LINE DuraTite Systems first introduced its revolutionary Quick-Connect Start Collar in 2006 and is now pleased to announce the addition of snap-together wyes, multi- C o n stru c tio n Ma rke tp la c e comfort for the homeowner. Tamarack Technologies, Inc. has been in the Return Air Pathway business for many years and this is the simplest, most cost-efficient solution to the problem. The Perfect Balance is equipped with an internal noise and light mitigation baffle ensuring privacy for the occupant. No more undercutting the doors by several inches or installation of expensive labor intensive jump ducts or pass-throughs. Simple to install and a lifetime warranty make installing the Perfect Balance, the perfect decision. The Perfect Balance has a lifetime warranty, installs easily, is made of durable, paintable, high impact ABS plastic and there are no moving parts. Made in the U.S.A., the Perfect Balance has been tested and approved by one of the largest door manufactures in the U.S.A. and as a result, is being used by a number of highly respected builders in their new home construction. They are saving money on material and labor to achieve code, provide balanced air pressure relief between rooms, increased HVAC efficiency and lower operating costs while providing improved indoor air quality in their client's homes. For more information, stop by booth #7835 while at the show, visit www.tamtech.com or call Tamarack Technologies, Inc. at 800-222-5932. a major market is $100,000, according to Braudrick. "Of course nothing is guaranteed, and the desire and ability of the individual is paramount, but we try to take only franchisees who show the ability and willingness to follow the system," he said. "Our expectation based on the system is for a six figure personal income on the average for a large or major market franchisee." Franchise and startup costs vary according to the size of the market, but as an example, a franchise for a major market such as Kansas City would involve a $49,500 franchise fee plus office and staffing expenses for a total startup cost of around $200,000. A general contractor with an existing business in a small market could expect to start a UbuildIt franchise for a $29,500 franchise fee plus perhaps an additional $20,000 in other startup costs, Braudrick said. "You can see how the cost can vary depending on the person and the location." That franchise fee is a real bargain, according to Braudrick. "A large number of people try to copy us or imitate us every year in a number of markets but they can't duplicate our processes or our copyright- protected manuals, tools and systems," he said. "The legal end and the structure is much more complicated to develop than you think. Without these systems most imitators find themselves falling back into old styles and habits and end up just project-managing everything – with all the connected hassles, time, effort and liabilities." level reducers, ceiling diffusers and register boots all as part of the Havaco Technologies' Start to Finish line. The patented Quick Connect Start Collar is UL Classified for plenum use and won't dent or rust. It features a Quick Zip fastening system and integral gasket that connects the collar to either metal or duct board in just seconds and allows flexible ducting to be pre-installed. The Quick Connect eliminates installer injury and has no tabs to bend – saving installer time. All sizes including 5", 6", 7", 8", 10" and 12", with or without pre-installed dampers, are available from your preferred wholesale distributor, select retailers and on-line. DuraTite's Quick Connect register boot and ceiling diffuser combinations include a 12" white square or round diffuser with 8", 6" or reducing boot models. DuraTite will also display its newest color and custom graphic diffusers currently available to special order. The newest Capital Crown Diffuser, unlike any other ceiling diffuser on the market today, can also be seen by visiting DuraTite Systems at booth #S2707 at the International Builders Show. The Register Boot is plenum rated UL2043 and comes with the DuraTite Quick Zips to attach to virtually any ceiling, no matter what the thickness. The Easy Attach Knob feature allows you to attach the diffuser to the boot without any tools. The Knob also allows for simple removal of just the diffuser for cleaning or painting the ceiling. An optional butterfly damper or rotary damper are available for the 8" register boot currently. The SnapTogether Wyes are available in a large 12", 10", 8" and small 8", 7", 6" and 5" size and can each replace six different metal wye configurations. Their two-part design goes together in a snap and saves significant inventory space and greatly reduces shipping costs. The Multi-Level Reducer can attach to the 8" DuraTite Quick Connect and standard 8" metal collars reducing these to 7" or 6" flex duct connections. The reducer also features a flex duct retention ring for more secure installs to flexible ducting. Like the other DuraTite products, they are constructed from a high impact plastic and won't dent or rust. All of the Start to Finish products are Made in the USA for both commercial and residential, new construction and retrofit installs. For further information, visit booth #S1328 at the International Builders Show. After the show, visit online at www.ubuildit.com. Visit IBS DuraTite booth #S2707 to see these and other new products being unveiled later this year. To locate your local distributor or to get a free sample of any of the Havaco Technologies' Start to Finish products, visit www.duraTtite.com, call toll free at 866217-3872 or email jim@duratite.com.