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Th u rsd a y, Fe b ru a ry 6 , 2 0 1 4 C o n stru c tio n Ma rke tp la c e Legrand (Cont'd. from p. 1) CM: Tell our readers a little bit about your company. FW: Legrand is a global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures, offering comprehensive solutions for use in residential, commercial and industrial applications. Included in our residential offerings are the product lines of NuVo, known for multi-room audio systems, and On-Q, known for its networking infrastructure and home control solutions. These product lines are primarily sold through professional builders, contractors, distributors and integrators. CM: What are your thoughts on the revival of the new-construction housing markets? FW: Obviously we're excited about it. First and foremost, it's an indication that the economy is improving. It also presBellaterra Home (Cont'd. from p. 1) quality wood bathroom vanities with coordinated mirrors, linen cabinets and most recently, matching mosaic tile kits. Distinctive styling and superb craftsmanship are our trademarks. CM: Who is the end user of Bellaterra Home products? BC: Bellaterra Home sells to homeowners looking to remodel, refresh and reenergize their homes. This could very easily be a 'do it yourself' homeowner with these vanities arriving on your doorstep fully assembled. With that said, we also cater to designers, hospitality projects and new construction. CM: Describe the distinctive styles Bellaterra Home offers. BC: First, we offer our traditional pieces with a classical hand carved, beautiful wood grain look. Next, we offer transitional pieces with a timeless appeal and a style that really feels like home. We also offer contemporary GutterCups (Cont'd. from p. 1) pending product that prevents the clogging of gutters due to leaves, pine needles and other debris. GutterCups maximize gutter performance by immobilizing debris in the gutter, promoting unimpeded water flow to the downspout. CM: How do GutterCups work? DD: Each GutterCup has an outer shell and an end barrier. When placed end-toend, the system forms a 'modular multibarrier protection' system that allows free flow of water into the gutter while screening debris at multiple points on top of and along the length of the gutter. CM: How does the 'modular multi-barrier protection' system work? DD: The first barrier is a very open surface mesh [75 percent open surface area], allowing free flow of water into the gut- ents an opportunity for builders to differentiate themselves through home technology adoption. Embracing a connected home, encompassing applications of comfort, convenience and entertainment, creates a better, more desirable home for your customers. CM: Given the growing demand for home technology, what type of groundwork is most important to include to "future-proof" your home? FW: First, if there's one thing that today's technologies teach us, it's that a robust home network is more critical than ever to experiencing the connected world in which we live. The constant needs to stream content and cohesively connect all of our devices to talk to one another makes a solid network infrastructure design paramount to the performance of today's home. In addition, it's imperative for the perspective home owner to sit down with their builder or installer to plan and understand all of the options pieces with marvelous glasswork designs with a modern tone about them. This leading edge flavor includes floating vanity styles and tempered glass, and raised basin designs. CM: What range of vanity sizes does Bellaterra offer? BC: Bellaterra vanity sizes range from 20 inches to 93 inches. Our floating vanities come as narrow as 20 inches, for a clean contemporary look. Our twin basin, classic collection come as wide as 93 inches, for the more robust attitude. CM: Overall, tell us about the product construction. BC: Bellaterra uses only the finest products and processes in the industry in our construction. We offer genuine stone counter tops, including Black Marble, Cream Marble, Black Granite, Baltic Brown Granite, Travertine and Tempered glass sink basins on some models. CM: Tell us about the wood products Bellaterra uses. ter. Capture flow rates have been tested equivalent to peak 100-year rainfall levels in the continental USA, even with gutters filled with debris. The second barrier is an open mesh end wall [cup] that allows the free flow of water along the length of the gutter, catching debris that penetrates the first barrier. GutterCups immobilize debris and promote maximum water flow to the downspout. This innovative system allows gutters to operate in the most demanding conditions, those with with high rainfall levels and large quantities of debris inside and on top of the gutter. CM: What distinguishes GutterCups from the competition? DD: All other DIY and professionally installed gutter guards are single-barrier systems. These competing alternatives are designed to block debris that may get into gutters to negatively impact gutter performance. However, these less-effec- 61 available to seamlessly tie applications like lighting, audio and security together for the best experience. CM: What do you expect to be the most prominent piece of home technology within the next year? FW: Today's homeowner has more choices than ever before. With a smartphone or tablet, you can now dim the lights from the couch, stream your favorite digital music service with the touch of a button or even arm your security panel while you are on vacation. What is really exciting is that many of these application options not only stand alone, but can also be integrated through a single user interface. Legrand takes this one step further to provide a consistent design across wiring devices and home systems. From light switches to multiroom audio keypads, you will see a cohesive form and finish that are inherently sleek and stylish. What was once boring is now breathtaking. more information, visit For www.legrand.us, call 800-223-4162, email customer.support@legrand.us or stop by booth #C3062. CM: What are some of the most popular upgrade options currently available for home technology? BC: We use solid wood in our cabinetry. All of our finishes are 100 percent waterproof. Luxurious finishes that we offer are Espresso, Walnut, Black, Ebony, Black and White. Beautiful hand carvings are found throughout our products. They are truly pieces of art. CM: What kind of hardware goes into Bellaterra Home products? BC: On all of our drawers, we offer full extension glides. We use BLUM® soft closing hardware in our cabinetry, a name synonymous with 'Quality in Motion.' We use only the highest quality, solid hardware on our pieces. These come in different styles and colors to best fit the attitude of the vanity. Specifically, you can find brushed nickel, satin, chrome and crystal throughout our collections. CM: How do Bellaterra Home Vanities arrive to the end user? BC: Our vanities are 100 percent assembled and ready to be dressed with your choice of faucet hardware. tive gutter guards also severely restrain water collection in the gutter and compromise the effectiveness of gutters to maximize water flow to the downspout. These competitive approaches can even create debris blockages and overflowing gutters. 'Modular multi-barrier protection' technology with GutterCups prevents dams from forming by halting the mobility/accumulation of debris, from shingle grit to natural debris like leaves, small branches, pine needles and other obstructions. Healthy gutter performance is achieved by using GutterCups to maximize water flow to the downspouts. Say goodbye to congested gutters! CM: Tell me more about the GutterCups themselves. DD: Convenient to assemble and easy to install, no specialized training, tools or clips are needed. GutterCups fit snugly under gutter cross supports and stack end-to-end along the gutter. Installed FW: As we look at technology trends, certainly smartphones and tablets changed the game with respect to home control. The underlying wired and wireless networking technologies also continue advancing to meet the increased bandwidth requirements. As we move forward, we will see more wearable devices, and a greater use of voice, gestures and sensors to control our homes. That being said, consumers are overwhelming responding to design for their product selections. Legrand will continue to be at the forefront with range consistency in our connected home system and wiring device offerings. They come to your door fully protected in an all-encompassing package, accounting for all obstacles shipping may throw at us. We take every precaution to ensure every customer is 100 percent satisfied. CM: What is the warranty on Bellaterra Home's products? BC: Let me start by saying that we combine the newest technology standards into the manufacturing process with traditional craftsmanship and rigorous inspections. We assure the consumer that only the finest quality products will be delivered to their home. Having said that, the warranty on all Bellaterra Home bathroom vanities against manufacturer's defects is one year from the date of purchase and subject to the original owner. However, all BLUM soft-closing hardware is covered under a lifetime warranty. For more information, visit www .bellaterra-home.com, call 916-896-3188, email bcheung@bellaterra-home.com or stop by booth #N851 at KBIS. with minimal physical effort, GutterCups feature drop-in, DIY installation. CM: What are some other key features, benefits and advantages of GutterCups? DD: GutterCups are eco-friendly and have advanced/exclusive technology. Made of UV ray resistant polymer, GutterCups are durable and built to last. GutterCups will not be dislodged by wind, snow or ice. GutterCups are not visible from the ground level and come in one size that fits all [K- or U-style, 4-, 5and 6-inch] residential gutters. CM: How can readers find more about GutterCups? DD: Check out our website at www.guttercups.com or send us an email at info@guttercups.com. GutterCups can also be seen in 2014 at the International Builders Show [booth #C9429] and the National Hardware Show [booth #6849].