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W e d n e sd a y, Fe b ru a ry 5 , 2 0 1 4 C o n stru c tio n Ma rke tp la c e GUTTERCUPS IMMOBILIZE DEBRIS, PREVENT DAMMING CONSEQUENCES By Dennis Daniels, Vice President - Sales & Business Development, GutterCups. Say goodbye to congested gutters with GutterCups, the industry's next generation of gutter guard protection for homeowners. GutterCups are uniquely designed to prevent dams from forming by halting the mobility and accumulation of debris. From shingle grit to natural debris like leaves, small branches, pine needles and other obstructions, GutterCups are an innovative solution for homeowners. With patents pending, GutterCups maximize gutter performance in the most demanding environmental conditions through advanced and exclusive technology. Made of UV ray-resistant highgrade polymer, GutterCups are built to last and will withstand the test of time. GutterCups are significantly different than other alternatives and have been shown to consistently outperform both DIY and professionally installed products. GutterCups work better than any other options in today's world due to modular multi-barrier protection technology. All other gutter guards use a singlebarrier approach. In fact, many of these competitive alternatives often will create other serious issues for the home. With this said, the sole function of a gutter is to collect water and efficiently channel it to the downspout and away from the home. Instead of seeking to restrain the collection of debris by limiting the openness of the gutter, the GutterCups approach is much more creative and performs without fail. GutterCups immobilize debris and prevent the formation of dams in the gutter. If dams were allowed to form, then water can easily back up in the gutter and overflow to produce negative and often NSF OFFERS MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS REGISTRATIONS IN ADDITION TO PRODUCT CERTIFICATION Imagine only having to work with one company for all your product certification needs as well as ISO registrations! NSF International Strategic Registrations (NSF-ISR), an NSF International Company, offers a comprehensive portfolio of management systems registration solutions to meet the demands of the global marketplace. NSF-ISR provides services for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and more! ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems Registration ISO 9001 provides a set of uniform requirements for a quality management system. The standard is based on a num- ber of quality management principles including a strong customer focus, support of top management, the process approach and continual improvement. In a nutshell, the ISO 9001 standard addresses quality management and requires companies to establish a quality management system to help meet the following goals: meet customer quality requirements; meet applicable regulatory requirements; enhance customer satisfaction; and, achieve continual improvement of its performance in pursuit of these objectives through Plan Do Check Act. ISO 14001 Environmental Management System Registration HOW TO GET AN AWARD-WINNING MODEL HOME DESIGN AT A DISCOUNT By Steve Mickley, Executive Director, American Institute of Building Design I hear the housing industry is recovering, yet the existing inventory isn't handling the pent up demand. How do you get a well-designed model in the ground quickly without spending a ton of money? "Stock plans." They gain you affordable access to the best names in home design who normally charge top dollar for custom design. Stock home plans give the cost-conscious developer access to the design skills of these firms at a great price. Stock plans are pre-drawn house plans that are offered for sale via the Internet, magazines or books. These previously prepared home plans are marketed to consumers by third party publishers and websites or may be offered directly from the designer. The American Institute of Building Design (www.aibd.org) has a coalition of leading designers, architects and publishers, called the House Plan Marketing Alliance (www.thehpma.org) to provide quality stock plans. For example, Architectural Designs (www.architecturaldesigns.com) reports coming off a record year and are off to a great start in 2014. Owner Jon Davis said his company has been providing builders with ready-to-build house plans for over 40 years. "Our collection is curated and added to daily, ensuring that you have access to plans in every style and size imaginable." He added, "Whether you are looking for plans ready-to-go or need our help with changes, we're here to meet your building needs." Keesee and Associates severe consequences for the homeowner. Modular multi-barrier protection technology allows GutterCups to keep water flowing unimpeded in the gutter to the downspout. Each GutterCup has two barriers. The first is an outer shell and the second is an end barrier. The first barrier is a mesh with 75 percent open surface area. This allows the free flow of water into the gutter and will capture some and block most debris. The second barrier is an open mesh end wall (cup). This allows the free flow of water across the gutter and catches any debris penetrating the first barrier. This second barrier prevents mobile debris from moving down the gutter to create damming consequences. GutterCups feature drop-in, DIY installation, with minimal effort. 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Registration to ISO 14001 confirms a company has management systems in place to monitor, manage and improve environmental performance. ISO 14001 provides guidance on how to manage the environmental aspects of an organization's activities, products and services more efficiently, while taking into consideration environmental protection, pollution prevention and socio-economic needs. The ISO 14001 standard addresses environmental management, in which the organization works to: analyze how business activities affect the environment, minimize harmful effects on the environment caused by its activities, provide a framework for environmental regulatory compliance and achieve continual improvement of its environmental performance. 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"In today's market, with increased competition, a smaller pool of buyers and slimmer profit margins, builders must be quick to respond with unique, superior and cost-effective designs," said the firm's owner, Mike Keesee. "We have a team of classically trained designers who deliver a timeless, well-crafted product." One alliance member offers an opportunity to become a plan reseller. Portfolio Home Plans (www.portfolio home[lans.com) provides tools and applications to sell and promote home plans on your existing website. Owner Chip Hudson said, "Our innovative solution provides builders, realtors and anyone in the home construction industry with an instant storefront to generate extra income and web traffic with little effort." Additionally, it gives designers and architects the control to upload, promote and sell their personal home plan portfolio. Lastly, HPMA may offer more than just construction drawings. Sam Morgan of S.W. Morgan Fine Home Design (www.morganfinehomes .com) gives you access to 3D, full color, interior and exterior renderings at no additional cost. Morgan provides personalized service. "Projects are designed 100 percent by me," Morgan said. "From your initial meeting to printed plans, you work with one person. No portion of the project is delegated to employees or outside draftsmen." Stock plans from reputable firms deliver quality products with accuracy. The members of the House Plan Marketing Alliance seek to build consumers' confidence and trust in the stock plan industry by subscribing to a higher level of accountability, making a stock plan designed by an HPMA member the best value on the market. To learn more, stop by booth #N1037 and speak to one of the certification experts, email americas@nsf.org or visit www.nsf.org. For more information, visit www.aibd.org, call 800-366-2423, email info@AIBD.org or stop by booth #C43 (Grand Lobby) at the International Builders' Show.