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C o n s t r u c t i o n M a r k e t p l a c e T h u r s d a y, J a n u a r y 2 2 , 2 0 1 5 2 4 PREVENT ENERGY LOSS THROUGH ATTIC OPENINGS Attic accesses, scuttle holes, attic stairs and whole house fans represent areas of the building envelope that can be a chal- lenge to air seal and insulate effectively. Fortunately, the AccessMate, Attic LadderMate and ShutterMate have you covered! Each AccessMate unit comes with an R-10 insulation rating, weatherstrip- ping and mounting hardware for quick and easy installation on the interior side of the ceiling. The finished product cre- ates a magnetically sealed and insulated attic opening that requires no finish trim. Typically, installation can be completed in less than 30 minutes, and entry into the attic is not required. The AccessMate Attic entries or "scuttle holes" are often located in ceilings or knee walls. When located inside the conditioned area of a home, they should be sealed and insulat- ed to maintain a continuous thermal and pressure boundary. Once installed, The AccessMate provides a sealed and insu- lated cover that conveniently opens to the interior of the home. If needed, inserts can be added to upgrade the R-value to match attic insulation levels. The Attic LadderMate Built-in ladder stairs are notoriously hard to insulate and air seal. Competitive products are time consuming to install and typically reside on the attic side of the home. By contrast, the Attic LadderMate installs quick- ly from the inside of the liv- ing space. It eliminates the need for finished trim, cre- ating a more aesthetically pleasing entry. The strong magnetic closure system ensures a tight seal around the opening, preventing air leakage and energy loss. The ShutterMate Many owners of homes with whole house fans rave about their ability to reduce the amount of air conditioning required. However, during times when heating or cooling equipment is running, uninsulated whole house fans leak a substantial amount of conditioned air into the attic. The ShutterMate solves this problem by acting as an insulated, magnetically sealed cover that remains in place when the fan is not in use. When use of the whole house fan is necessary, the ShutterMate can be easily removed with- out requiring the homeowner to enter the attic. The U.S. Department of Energy describes the Attic Access as a "big hole in the ceiling." Adding an insulated cover and weather-stripping will reduce air infiltration and energy-loss through this passageway. If you are in the market for an attic access solution, there are no bet- ter products for the task then AccessMate, Attic LadderMate and ShutterMate! For more information, stop by South Hall booth #S1902 or visit www.insulation solutions.com. LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE FIRMS DESIGN AND SPECIFY OR PURCHASE PRODUCTS Photo Credit: ASLA Honor Award Recipient, City House in a Garden, Chicago, Ill., McKay Landscape Architects (Photo: Linda Oyama Bryan) Landscape architects design outdoor spaces, and the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) recently learned landscape architects are doing more than the design work. ASLA sur- veyed more than 4,000 landscape architec- ture firms about residential and hospitality design and product selection in July 2013. "Among the most frequent requests we receive from landscape architects is for more information on outdoor furnish- ings for residential and hospitality proj- ects," said Ann Looper Pryor, Hon. ASLA, Managing Director of Publishing and Resource Development for ASLA. Eighty-one percent of firms provide residential design services. On average, firms design between six and 20 residen- tial projects per year, 24 percent design more than 21 projects per year, and 14 percent design more than 30 projects per year. Landscape architects are creating outdoor spaces for relaxing and enter- taining. Outdoor spaces are truly an extension of indoor living. Hospitality is another industry land- scape architects are a part of, and provide hospitality design servic- es to hotels, resorts and restaurants. Sixty-four percent of firms provide these services. Seventy- seven percent of firms design one to five proj- ects per year; 20 percent design between six and 20 projects per year. More than 90 percent of firms speci- fy or purchase products for residential and hospitality landscape projects. Outdoor kitchens, furniture, fireplaces, heating or cooling features and water fea- tures are some of the most sought after products by landscape architects to include in their design projects. "This survey confirmed anecdotal evidence that most landscape architects now select the furnishings for their proj- ects, from contract to custom. This is a new, lucrative market for high-quality outdoor furniture, appliance and accessory companies," said Ann Looper Pryor, Hon. ASLA. ASLA represents more than 15,000 landscape architects, many of whom work directly with residen- tial and hospitality projects. Visit booth #S1710 at the International Builders' Show and learn about the ways to connect with landscape architecture professionals for any residential and hos- pitality projects. Sixty-three percent of the firms sur- veyed design both residential and hospi- tality projects. Nearly 10 percent of firms surveyed responded. To learn more about the American Society of Landscape Architects and the landscape architecture profession, visit booth #S1710 or www.asla.org. BE THE BEST WITH MORGAN Everyone wants to be the best, but what does that entail? Morgan Corporation believes the best are customer driven – offering products and/or services moti- vated by customer demands or expecta- tions. They're professional, reliable, dependable, knowledgeable, productive, fairly priced, deliver quality work and always strive to exceed expectations. That's what Morgan Contractor Bodies are built to help you achieve. Morgan Corporation has been a truck body industry leader in innovative design and quality construction for over 60 years. Service-industry providers now have access to that experience and expertise through Morgan's new Service Pro, Mini-MoverPro, ProStake and dump bodies. From its best in class custom storage solutions, enhancing efficiency and productivity, to its rugged galvan- nealed steel materials utilized to ensure its products stand the test of time. Morgan bodies are designed and built to meet your needs for durability, reliability, longevity and performance. They can be customized to serve your unique needs in terms of storage, easy and efficient access, aerodynamics and even ergonom- ic support. Due to Morgan's flexibility and ver- satility, bodies can be mounted on the chassis of your choice, ready for delivery in a fraction of the time you'd expect. In other words, Morgan delivers everything you want and more. With a total of 12 manu- facturing and service facili- ties strategically located throughout North America, Morgan is able to ensure the quality, service and prompt delivery you need to do the job. Visit Morgan at booth #C7937. For more information, go to www.morgancorp.com. GENERAC OFFERS BUILDER ALLIANCE MARKETING PROGRAM A survey of more than 3,400 U.S. builders revealed Generac is the most used brand for the second straight year, according to Builder magazine's annual brand use study. Companies that partner with Generac join a network backed by exten- sive marketing support and represented with a recognized, solid brand that has more than 50 years of innovative engi- neering experience and 75 percent mar- ket share. The Generac Builder Alliance Program is a no-cost program for builders. It is as easy to use as it is valu- able, with no inventory to carry and no minimum purchasing requirements. Companies that join are able to boost their bottom line and increase home val- ues through preferred builder pricing and choice of installation contractor. Create your growth opportunities by bringing to homes the value of Generac, which features the broadest, most diverse product offering. Every home is an oppor- tunity with Generac, because customers are able to choose a level of protection depending on needs – whether it is a few essential circuits, a managed whole-house installation or complete whole-house coverage. From tract homes to cus- tom homes to estates, there is a size solution for every customer's require- ments. What's more, Generac offers the first standby generator engineered specifically for off-grid applications. When a company becomes a prof- itable program member, Generac provides the organization with homeowner brochures, sales tools and free access to Generac's learning center and service train- ing. Companies and their contractors can become experts on standby power systems. Many competing generators need to be installed five feet away from the home, leaving them located deep into the yard. A Generac standby generator can be installed within 18 inches of the home if installed away from doors, windows and fresh-air intakes (or unless otherwise directed by local codes). A Generac standby generator can be out of sight and out of mind – where it belongs – but always there for you when you need it. This is just one example of product innovation that makes a Generac generator the Nvo. 1 choice among homeowners and an easier sale for the member company. Join the partnership! To learn more, visit www.generac.com or stop by booth #C7909.